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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 11, 1991 The Administrator pointed out that the water and sewer budgets are a part of the 1992 Budget document. The City will be considering sewer and water rate increases in conjunction with these budgets, however, additional information is needed before final action can be taken on these rates. The Administrator reported that the Cable TV portion of the City's budget is funded by Cable TV franchise fees and not supported by tax dollars. The 1992 Budqet also proposes that capital improvements not be levy supported during 1992. The Administrator reported that it is the City's goal to adopt a 5-year capital improvement program to better plan for these types of purchases. It was also noted that park outlays are not tax levy supported during 1992. There are $195,000 in improvements proposed for 1992, with these to be funded through donations or existing fund balances. The Administrator reported that the average valued home in Little Canada is $89,004, and the City's portion of tax on that valuation would be $205.98. This is based on a tax capacity rate of 19.432%. The Administrator reported that the complete 1992 Budget document is available for public inspection at the City Center during normal business hours for anyone who is interested. Blesener asked if Day Camp expense was factored out of the Budget, which was not shown in the 1991 Budget, and what the actual difference is between the 1992 and 1991 Budgets. The Administrator replied that the increases for both police protection and Park & Recreation Department amount to just over $81,000. If those increases are factored out, other City departments have basically held the line on expenditures through efforts of trying to do more things in-house with City staff, better purchasing, change in legal newspaper, etc. The Mayor asked if there were any comments from the general public on the 1992 Budget as proposed. Frank Graczyk, Fire Chief, appeared before the Council and pointed out that he has reviewed the budget with the Council at a couple of workshop meetings. Graczyk reported that the issue of public safety is a very important one. Graczyk stated that under the 1992 Budget, he believes the Fire Department is being short-changed and underfunded. Graczyk pointed out that the Sheriff's Department budget is increasing by Page 5