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Parks Department <br />Scheduled equipment replacement for the Parks department in 2026 include: <br />Replacement of 2011 F250 Pickup, estimated cost $80,000 <br />Replacement of 1999 John Deere rink maintenance tractor and attachments, estimated cost <br />$58,000 <br />Replacement of 2012 Hydraulic tractor/sweeper, estimated cost $21,000 <br />Replacement of 2016 Line Lazer field painter, estimated cost $20,000 <br />Replacement of John Deere ice rink brooms, estimated cost $13,000 <br />Police Department <br />Scheduled equipment replacement for the Police department in 2026 include: <br />Replacement of 2017 Chevrolet Impala at an estimated cost of $58,000 <br />Drone program additional costs of $5,000 <br />Radar replacements $7,500 <br />Office furniture & carpet replacements $19,500 <br />Fire Department <br />Scheduled equipment replacement for the Fire department in 2026 include: <br />Assistant Chief vehicle replacement, estimated cost $62,000 <br />Hose accessory replacements of $7,300 <br />Finance & Administration <br />Scheduled equipment replacement for the Finance and Administration departments in 2026 include: <br />The cost of Election Machines and Equipment through Ramsey County is expected to be around <br />$45,000 <br />Allowance for office, cubicle, and carpet updates is $50,000 <br />Parks Improvement Fund <br />The Parks Improvement Fund accounts for costs for replacement and large maintenance items needed <br />for city owned park grounds and play equipment. There are no other significant park expenditures <br />planned for Emeral, Salo, Trillium, or Silver Point Parks in 2026. Significant projected costs for 2026 are <br />identified by location and listed below. <br />Central Park <br />After significant investments in Central Park as part of the 2025 street improvement project and ballfield <br />netting, 2026 expected expenditures are limited to the recommended LED lighting upgrades at Central <br />Park ball fields and school fields and stadiums. <br />Water Tower Park <br />LED lighting upgrades for the Tennis Courts are the only recommended costs for Water Tower Park. <br />FUNDING OPTIONS <br />At the August 12, 2025 City Council Work Session, the Council supported the need for increased fire <br />department staffing and asked staff to propose funding options that minimize the impact on the tax <br />levy. As has been presented, staff determined that hiring just one or two Firefighter/Paramedics would <br />not meet service demands; therefore, all funding scenarios now assume hiring three new <br />positions—one for each shift. <br />9