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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 22, 2017 Page 6 I Ms. Rueckert summarized the 2018 budget, noting the general fund operating budget totals 2 $6,844,116. Personnel costs represent 71% of General Fund expenditures which is a reduction in 3 Costs of $220,202 or 4.34 %. There will be a reduction in Police Officers from 23 to 20. The 4 Balance of General Fund expenditures are down $36,646 or 1.81 %. There is a reduction in 5 liquor transfers of $50,000. There are no changes to Capital Funds levies. The increase in all 6 levies totals $399,266 or 6.19 %. She reviewed what the general fund levy supports within the 7 City. Ms. Rueckert noted the City has received since 1999 donations from local 8 businesses /residents, and grants amounting to $31,663,880 which amounts to $3,532 per 9 resident. The partnerships with various organizations were reviewed. Ms. Rueckert reviewed the 10 next steps in the budget process. 11 12 Councilmember Jenson asked about the reduction in Police Officers and whether that was 13 sufficient for the DOJ recommendations. Mr. Casey stated there will be an additional officer 14 available to assist in the implementation of the recommendations. 15 16 Councilmember Stille stated the debt levy has been managed by Ms. Ruckert for the past few 17 years. 18 19 Mayor Faust announced if any residents have questions about the budget, they can contact Ms. 20 Ruckert or the City Council. 21 22 G. Resolution 17 -061; a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Councilmember Brever. 23 24 City Manager Casey announced last Friday, he received a resignation from Councilmember 25 Brever effective August 18, 2017. 26 27 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adopt Resolution 17- 28 061; a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Councilmember Brever and declare a vacancy. 29 30 Councilmember Stille stated the Council will miss Councilmember Bonnie Brever as she was a 31 solid member of the Council and provided a perspective that was much needed. She also brought 32 positivity to the situation. 33 34 Councilmember Gray echoed Councilmember Stille's comments, stating Bonnie brought a lot to 35 the Council and it was a pleasure to serve with her. 36 37 Councilmember Jenson stated he feels surprised and wished the situation was not as it is. He 38 stated Bonnie was always well prepared and brought a valuable perspective. 39 40 Mayor Faust stated she was a quick study, intelligent, smart, sensitive, and cared deeply about 41 the community. He stated it is a shame she had to leave and wished her the best. 42 43 Motion carried 4 -0. 44 45 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 46