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ilirl OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section STAFF REPORT Report Number: C. ©WM Report Date: 9/5/96 01; CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE —. p `:.: September 9. 1996 . Special Order of Bus. . Consent Agenda .''ASJ`Partner-`"e' Public Hearings _ Council Business Item Description: 1997 Preliminary Budget Levy Resolution and Hearing Dates Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. X Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: The Council reviewed the figures at last Tuesday's work session and requested staff further pare down the preliminary levy for 1997. Based on our discussion, I asked Bruce on Wednesday to formulate three levy increase options, a 2%, 3.5% and 5% increase with the difference between last Tuesday's presentation and this one being an amount brought forward from the existing general fund balance. As we are meeting on this during the work session before the regular meeting, Bruce and I can go into more detail at that time. As we left off last Tuesday, I would like to progress the budget towards a clear depiction of the relationship between the general fund, the other ongoing funds, and the tax levy. Proceeding with the option presented 41013 his Monday evening will give staff some time to continue working towards this objective. I am not well repared on Monday to go into great detail about project and operational expenses within the various departments. Questions and concerns about that can continue as the budget process goes on in the coming weeks. I would however like to spend a few minutes discussing the administration department and personnel changes. I have discussed some of this with individual Council members and would like further discuss this Monday, including proposing changes before the Council on September 23. These changes are coming about in part because organizationally I think they are needed, but also to assist in keeping the 1997 budget in line. Because this agenda item is to be covered at both the work session and regular meeting, Council members will want to have the two staff reports and attached information available for both meetings. cos-.. Chuck Whiting, City Admi trator OtECOMMENDATION: Council will be requested to select a 1997 preliminary levy at the regular meeting. Staff will review some options for the preliminary levy at the work session, and will be available to again review those at the regular meeting.