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Information technology costs (phones, computers, copiers, cameras, squad computers, network switches, desktop <br />services, virtual servers, internet, email, software, laserfiche, anti -virus, VPN connections, and facility WiFi) will <br />increase by 3-5% due to additional services and transition to a joint powers entity away from the City of Roseville. <br />This moves Roseville employees to the joint powers entity for long term stability and continuity. This continues <br />to be an excellent value for the City. <br />Fuel prices were budgeted at $3.25 unleaded and $4.00 for diesel for 2023, with the current economic conditions <br />staff is recommending the same amounts for 2024. <br />Overall most revenues that are tied to economic activity will be in flux depending on Federal Reserve rate <br />increases. Investment income will increase modestly in 2023 into 2024 as a result of Federal Reserve activities. <br />The franchise fee rate is at 4.00%, the revenue is split between the General fund and the Street Improvement <br />fund. <br />2022 General Fund unassigned fund balance is $5,273,021 this represents 64.2% of 2023 budgeted revenues and <br />transfers compared with 62.5% for the prior year. The General Fund also has Assigned fund balance for Levy <br />Reduction of $4,647,607, and $232,000 to balance the subsequent budget. It has been the Council's policy to <br />draw down the levy reduction funds over time and the Council budgeted a $1,500,000 to the Street Improvement <br />fund in 2023 from Assigned fund balance. <br />The City Council has updated the current strategic plan for 2023 thru 2025. One of the City's strategic goals is to <br />develop a balanced budget and reduce reliance on the Levy Reduction Assigned Fund balance by 5% to 8% for <br />2023 thru 2025. The General Fund deficit will be $700,000 to $850,000 this will be partially offset by the drawdown <br />of assigned (levy reduction) funds of $226,000 which reflects the strategic goal. This will leave a deficit of <br />approximately $474,000 to $624,000 before considering any expenditure reductions, use of fund balance or a levy <br />increase. <br />Conclusion <br />Staff is looking for direction from the Council on priorities for the budget and property tax levy. The above items <br />are some of the issues that will drive the 2024 budget and are presented for your consideration. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Ma r�Z Peer <br />Mark Beer, Finance Director <br />