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10/18/2024 <br />13 <br />FINANCIAL PLAN <br />From the beginning of the exploratory process community feedback was clear that in increase to the tax <br />levy as a result of expanding the Police Department was not supported. Thus, revenue from a police <br />services contract would need to cover additional operational costs as well as any capital investment. The <br />scope of facility investment has outgrown a single source of revenue so outside support is necessary. <br />CONSIDERATIONS OF CURRENT BUILDING VS FIRE DEPARTMENT ADDITION <br />CURRENT BUILDINGCCC PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING <br />Reconfiguration <br />could maximize use <br />of existing footprint <br />Construction method <br />limits reconfiguration <br />ability and space <br />Ability to share <br />duplicate needs of <br />Fire and Police <br />Cost is prohibitive for <br />taxpayers to fund <br />without outside help <br />A “Public Safety Facility” approach would be explored as <br />the preferred option and the Community Center building <br />expansion being a secondary option <br />DECISION POINTS <br />Over the course of the year, staff from both Saint Anthony Village and Falcon Heights have <br />worked to address risks and concerns with a renewed partnership, including: <br />•Revising the contract to better protect from financial impacts of critical incidents•Addressing department feedback and protecting from additional required overtime•A financial plan to ensure no levy impact to Saint Anthony taxpayers•Began work toward a facility upgrade solution that is feasible for the community <br />FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br />•Approval of renewing the policing services partnership with Falcon Heights•Authorize staff to complete negotiations and finalize draft contract to be effective March 1, 2025•Commitment to facility upgrades