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COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION August 17, 2015 <br />DRAFT <br />damage removal. Mr. DeGardner said it is important to keep the $65,000 budgeted for <br />next year but he could possibility see savings of $20,000 this year. Overall the mayor <br />indicated at savings in the Streets budget of $52,000. <br />Fleet Management - Mr. DeGardner indicated savings of $25,000 (personnel). <br />Parks - There was a 2014-2015 increase in contractual maintenance related to work on <br />city trails. Staff is requesting an increase into 2016 for that same line item because it is <br />needed. Mr. DeGardner suggested that a $20,000 savings is possible however. There <br />was $5,000 in maintenance supplied identified. <br />Recreation - The budget has stayed pretty much flat over the past few years; there were <br />no savings indicated. <br />Contingency - A year end balance is estimated at $100,000. <br />The mayor totaled his savings estimate at $323,000. <br />The council then reviewed the revenue side of the 2015 budget. <br />Property Taxes - The amount certified for 2015 is what the city will get. <br />Market Value Credit - The mayor suggested that there is an increase of $4,000 that seems <br />pretty regular. <br />Municipal State Aid (MSA) - The mayor suggested that it goes up about $10,000 each <br />year. Mr. Grochala said he has the number for 2015 and he will provide that information <br />to the council. The mayor will add $15,000 based on information received. <br />Police State Aid - The police chief was not able to estimate the aid for this year; he will <br />research the question. <br />(Back to) Property Taxes - Delinquent taxes seems to rise each year. The revenue <br />estimate for 2015 could be less or more than included in the budget. <br />Fiscal Disparities - There is an increase indicated but staff recommended that they be <br />allowed to research that item further. <br />Business Licenses - Based on an increase in the number of restaurants in the city, an <br />increase of $4,000 is expected. <br />Investment Management Charges - Staff will report more on the $50,000 annual charge. <br />Engineering Charges - Mr. Grochala explained that the charges are based on planning <br />services provided. Since there is more development underway and coming, the mayor <br />expects an increase of at least $10,000. <br />The total increase in revenue indicated by discussion was noted at $42,000. <br />3 <br />