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.78 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: February 28, 2002 <br /> TO: Mike Morrison, City Manager <br /> FROM: Roger Larson, Finance Director <br /> ITEM: POLICE-CONTRACTS 2003—2004 <br /> Staff has reviewed the police contracts for 2003 and 2004. Recommendation to the City <br /> Council is for a 4.5% increase for contract year 2003 &a 4.25% increase in 2004. <br /> The proposed increase is necessary to offset increased costs in the following areas: <br /> ✓ Salaries—Union contract for salaries will increase 3.5% and 3.25% over <br /> the next two years. <br /> ✓ Health insurance increased 12%. <br /> ✓ Increasing costs of maintenance (labor, tires,parts &etc.). <br /> ✓ Fuel costs are expected to remain on an upward trend. <br /> ✓ Upgrade of records management/computer system. <br /> ✓ Hennepin/Ramsey County 800 MHZfVHF radio system. <br /> Both Lauderdales' and Falcon Heights' Councils have approved and signed their respective <br /> contracts. <br /> The proposed increase is contingent on a favorable approval by the St. Anthony City Council. <br />