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been included in the budget. This increase is based on a weighted average of the market rate increases from a survey of cities between 5,000 and 15,000 in population (75%), and the CPI increase for the Minneapolis/St. Paul/Bloomington region from May 2023 through May 2024 (25%). Other changes to personnel services include:  PW Maintenance I Staff Changes $4,712 – This is a placeholder since the staff changes are still being explored.  New payroll allocations in 2025 – General Fund Levy increase of $56,620 All of the personnel changes align with the City Strategic Plan and are intended to create operational efficiency. The City continues to budget a $15,000 contingency for any unforeseen initiatives and expenditures. Commodities Commodities include operating supplies such as motor fuel, tires, sign materials, uniforms and apparel, repair and maintenance, and office supplies. The largest increase in commodities are uniforms and apparel due to the introduction of the City Wellness Program a $3,846 General Fund Levy increase. In addition, repairs and maintenance also increased by 6.51% or $3,500 due to anticipated increasing cost for contracted services and aging equipment. Contractual Services Contractual services include those services that the City receives through a contract such as police services, fire services, striping services, electric and gas utilities, etc. Contracts services are proposed to decrease by 6% or $233,759. As noted above in the revenues section, a $471,111 one-time public safety aid was entered both as revenue and expenditures in 2024. This expenditure has not been budgeted for 2025 and represents the primary reason for the decrease. Other Changes in Contracted Services Increases Includes:  Attorney Services (Civil services, prosecution retainer) a $18,750 increase  Planning and technical assistance for use and development of the GIS system $2,500 increase and $2,000 consulting increase for the planning department  Work Crew – State of MN Department of Correction a $7,500 decrease  Staff Training – CDL School a $7,350 decrease The Little Canada Fire Department is requesting a 5.09% increase or $23,373 in the fire services contract for 2025. The City contracts for police services with a contract through Ramsey County with six other contracts cities. The City of Little Canada’s portion is increasing a net of 7.07% or $133,059 when considering the net contract (expenditures less revenues). When compared to the other contract cities, Little Canada will pay $196.44 per capita in 2025. This was $183.48 per capita in 2024. 8