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3 102 Infrastructure Improvements During the past few years, in support of past residential and community wishes, there has been significant reconstruction of.City streets and park infrastructures. As.part of the annual road improvement project and increased need for park usage, this activity will likely continue over the next 5 - 10 years. One of the goals the City Council established in March of 2000 was to provide 100- year flood protection for all residents and businesses. The 2001,2002 and 2003 Road Improvement Projects all provide additional benefit to the 100-year flood protection project Next year's project is scheduled for West Armour Terrace and 30`h Avenue NE. Funding for road improvements continues to be at 35% being assessed to the property owners and 65% levied over the entire community for their use of City streets. Projects to be completed in 2000 include: the Silver Lake Road Bridge Project (from 37' Avenue to Silver Lane), the Signal Light at 37d' and Highcrest, the 29" Avenue Street Project and the 33rd Avenue MSA Road Project. Final completion of these projects and payment for the services will be completed in 2001. The planning and design of the Public Works facility is on going and will continue in 2001. The building of a new facility is contingent upon available funding, which has yet to be determined. SEH will be conducting a building needs assessment in 2000 to determine the cost of repairing or replacing all City buildings. Providing a Park System that offers a mix of recreational opportunities for residents of all ages will continue the focus of the Parks Commission. Many Changes and renovations to Silver Point Park, the newly created Water Tower Park, Central Park and Emerald Park are being discussed and reviewed. Levy Limits This year, the State removed the levy limit restriction on Cities that had been in place for three years. The 2001 levy totals $1,763,475, which represents a 7.07% increase compared to last years levy of$1,646,970. The removal of the levy limits should not be interpreted as an indicator that this year's levy was increased to offset previous years' constraints. The proposed increase in the levy includes an inflationary increase over last year's actual expenditures; a permanent line item for VillageFest; reduction in the Clinton Cops Grant revenue; new and innovative Fire Protection programs; the establishment of • Budget Reserves as a line item and an additional full-time Park's employee.