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STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Fischer and Members of City Council FROM: Chris Heineman, City Administrator Sam Magureanu, Finance Director DATE: August 14, 2024, City Council Workshop RE: Preliminary Review of the Proposed 2025 Budget and Levy (Police-Fire-Administration) REQUESTED ACTION: The purpose of this City Council workshop is to review the preliminary 2025 proposed General Fund Operating Budget for Police, Fire, and Administration departments. The Council is asked to provide feedback at this time and no additional action is required. BACKGROUND: The budget document is a planning and management tool for implementing the community's vision as identified in the Comprehensive Plan and the City Council's Strategic Plan to ensure the ongoing provision of consistent and cost-effective public services. GENERAL FUND As the primary operating fund for the City, the General Fund records all revenues and expenditures that are not assigned to another fund and provides the resources to sustain the daily activities for administrative and operating expenses for general government including public safety, public works, recreation, and community development. The General Fund has more diverse revenue sources than other funds, including property taxes, licenses, permits, fines and forfeits, intergovernmental revenue (grants), service charges, and investment interest. The General Fund budget is a comprehensive decision-making document based on current city operations, services, and its policies and goals. The City Council is asked to provide feedback and direction regarding the proposed preliminary b udget to ensure that it meets Council goals, maintains core services, and is sensitive to tax impacts for our businesses and local residents. PROPOSED BUDGET NEEDS FOR 2024 1)Police Services Ramsey County Contract: The City of Little Canada’s total share of the RCSO contract decreased from 17.68% in 2024 to 17.12% in 2025. Despite the minimal ATTACHMENT