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being staffed all year. Union Longevity and Step increases occurring in 2022 are
<br />also factored in the budgeted costs.
<br /> Includes an allowance for an additional fulltime firefighter starting mid-year. The
<br />Fire Chief is seeking a grant which would fund 50% of this position. Net cost is
<br />estimated at $32,070 for 2022.
<br /> A part-time Accounting clerk position has been added due to NineNorth
<br />contracting for financial services, estimated a cost $24,846 for 2022.
<br /> A 2022 Health Insurance premium decrease of 3.2 %, combined with the
<br />employee changes in health plan elections and the added SAFER Fire-fighter
<br />position resulted in net savings $37,643 compared to 2021 premium costs.
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<br /> Contracted services – 11.1% of expenditures, overall increase of $45,127 or 5.36%
<br /> Construction permit inspections budgeted at an increasing baseline activity has
<br />results in greater expense of $18,530. This increase has no impact on the levy as
<br />the inspection fee is a percentage of permit revenue received.
<br /> Assessor, Attorney, Auditor, Engineer and Planner services reflect rate and activity
<br />increases. The net result of these factors is a cost impact of $25,197.
<br /> Contracted Information Technology costs down $4,690.
<br /> Miscellaneous service contracts are estimated to increase by $6,089.
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<br /> Other Insurance costs – 4.5% of expenditures, overall costs up by $12,442 or 3.59%
<br /> Workman's Compensation experience rating improved 8% in the 2021-2022
<br />renewal, offset by duty related rate increases and added Fire-fighter position,
<br />resulting in a cost increase of $28,788.
<br /> 2021-2022 Liability, Property and Casualty premiums to decrease by $16,346 due
<br />to improved experience rating, absorbing the impact of rate increases.
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<br /> Pass through costs – 2.3% of expenditures, costs up $2,665.
<br /> In 2021 the New Brighton fuel sales ended and the St. Anthony fire relief state aid
<br />was paid directly to the PERA pension plan. Therefore, the total amount of 2022
<br />expected expenditures for this category has dropped substantially.
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<br /> Remaining budget line items – total $930,148 or 11.61% of overall expenditures, costs up
<br />$46,688 or 5.28%. The overall increase includes $20,000 for a Community survey and
<br />returning to pre-COVID activity levels which increases spending on communications,
<br />supplies, repairs and maintenance, training, utilities and fuels. Also, inflationary factors
<br />have been applied to many of the estimated costs as well.
<br /> Costs include repairs and maintenance, utilities, fuels, training, supplies,
<br />communications, sustainability programing, road maintenance, printing and
<br />publications etc.
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<br />General Fund Revenues:
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<br />• Liquor transfer to the General Fund remains at $250,000 for 2022.
<br />• 2022 State funded Local Government Aid remains unchanged from 2021.
<br />• Police contracted services has increased by $29,065.
<br />• Excess Tax Increment collections are projected to decrease by $69,280 in 2022.
<br />• General Fund investment earnings are expected to decline by $9,500 in 2022.
<br />• School District opted to eliminate the DARE program in January 2021, revenue loss of
<br />$14,500.
<br />• Statewide appeal to extend PERA Aid failed, lost revenue $7,197.
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