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- 2 <br /> 101 , <br /> Budgets that increased are the Public/Intergovernmental Relations Budget, the City <br /> Buildings Budget, the Fire Protection Budget, the Budget for Inspections and the Parks <br /> Budget. <br /> The Public/Intergovernmental Relations Budget increased 11.75% to better reflect the <br /> actual costs for dues to the League of Minnesota Cites and the Association of <br /> Metropolitan Municipalities. In addition, the planned expansion of the newsletter to <br /> provide improved communications about St. Anthony's important issues is reflected <br /> in the proposed expenditures of this budget <br /> The City Buildings Budget is up 5.67%, which is due to anticipated increases in utility <br /> costs and building maintenance. The use of the Community Center has been greater <br /> than anticipated. To support the growth in utilization and the increased costs of <br /> operation created by this additional use, the rent transfer was increased. <br /> The Fire Protection Budget reflects a 6.81% increase. This budget has been <br /> restructured by the new Fire Chief to include new and innovative firefighter safety <br /> training and programs. <br /> The Inspections_Budget has been revised up 5.28% to reflect,the actual costs of our, <br /> consultant, Greg Schmidt. 'Our building'official is compensated on a fee basis that is <br /> associated with a portion of all building, heating and plumbing permits. This Budget is <br /> exclusively funded by offsetting revenues and does not reflect an increase in the levy or <br /> costs to the residents. <br /> The addition of Water-tower Park, the improvements made to Silver Point Park and a <br /> growing need for renovation of Central Park has placed additional demands on Public <br /> Works. To service this demand, the Parks budget has been increased 28.48% to reflect <br /> the hiring of an additional full-time employee. <br /> Overall, the personal services portion of the Budget continues to be the largest portion <br /> of the General Fund Operating Budget. This year the proposed Budget includes a 3% <br /> increase in salary costs, as well as a $25.00,per month increase to the City's health <br /> insurance contribution for family coverage. <br /> The negotiation of union contracts for Police, Fire and Public Works employees was <br /> completed last year and will be in place until December 31, 2001. Throughout the <br /> entire budget, most costs associated with maintaining our current level of service <br /> and programs were downsized to better reflect a budget that is closer to actual <br /> expenditures. <br /> • <br />