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<br /> Capital levy reductions
<br /> Adjustments for financial safety margins
<br /> Other potential services for discussion that have been included to assist in achieving the
<br />identified strategic directions
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<br />This list is carefully reviewed by the City Administrator before being brought to the Council for
<br />discussion and consideration. Our goal throughout the process is to balance fiscal responsibility
<br />with the needs of our residents and staff.
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<br />GENERAL FUND
<br />As the primary operating fund for the City, the General Fund records all revenues and expenditures
<br />that are not assigned to another fund and provides the resources to sustain the daily activities for
<br />administrative and operating expenses for general government, including public safety, public
<br />works, recreation, and community development. The General Fund has more diverse revenue
<br />sources than other funds, including property taxes, licenses, permits, fines and forfeits,
<br />intergovernmental revenue (grants), service charges, and investment interest.
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<br />The General Fund budget is a comprehensive decision-making document based on current city
<br />operations, services, and its policies and goals. The City Council is asked to provide feedback and
<br />direction regarding the proposed preliminary budget to ensure that it meets Council goals,
<br />maintains core services, and is sensitive to tax impacts for our businesses and residents.
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<br />The Proposed Levy increase for the 2026 Budget is at 11.38% or $561,050, and it includes the
<br />following budgetary changes/requests:
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<br />A. Police Services Ramsey County Contract – 5.47% Levy Increase
<br />The City of Little Canada’s total share of the RCSO contract increased from 17.12% in 2025 to
<br />17.21% in 2026. The total proposed is a net increase of 13.44% or $270,930 when considering
<br />the net contract (expenditures less projected refunded revenues). Historical data in the table below
<br />shows that the 2026 budget 13.44% increase is the highest increase the City has experienced in the
<br />last six years. The RCSO contract increase is expected to have an estimated 5.47% gross levy
<br />impact on the City’s 2026 budget. Approximately $49,519 equals a 1% gross levy increase for the
<br />City of Little Canada.
<br />Police Contract Historical Data
<br />2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
<br />Expenditures 1,680,892.15 1,697,945.24 1,788,199.00 1,969,208.97 2,101,767.00 2,372,313.40
<br />Revenues 90,984.23 83,763.51 81,935.00 86,558.00 86,057.00 85,673.43
<br />Net 1,589,907.92 1,614,181.73 1,706,264.00 1,882,650.97 2,015,710.00 2,286,639.97
<br />$ Change 76,431.00$ 24,273.81$ 92,082.27$ 176,386.97$ 133,059.03$ 270,929.97$
<br />% Change 5.05% 1.53% 5.70% 10.34% 7.07%13.44%
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