9.c) Staff Report-2015 Budget Adoption
Staff Report
Date of Meeting:
December 16, 2014
To:
City Council
From:
Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re:
Adoption of 2015 Budget
Background:
The City began working on the 2015 budget this summer and certified the preliminary levy in
September. In November the County mailed proposed property tax statements to property owners.
The preliminary levy was certified at $2,217,509, a 2.14% increase. The public hearing on the budget
was held on December 3, 2014.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan on
November 5, 2014 and they are recommending one change-$22,000 from general fund for
Lilleskogen Improvements. The Council did not provide direction on where to take the $22,000 from
at the public hearing so no changes have been made. Lilleskogen funding is still listed as donations
and grants.
Proposal Details/Fiscal Impact:
Included in your packet is Resolution No. 12-16-14-02 that certifies the levy for 2015 at $2,217,509
and adopts the 2015-2019 CIP. No changes are included to the draft reviewed at the public hearing
on December 3, 2014.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has provided an updated estimate for 2015. Since a new
deputy is assigned to take over the contract, the costs have been reduced by $9,384. A copy of the
revised estimate is included in your packet. The Council may want to amend the proposed budget
before adoption to reduce this line item and reassign the funds and/or reduce the levy.
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At their December 8 meeting, the EDA voted to relinquish some of its budget if the Council found
other resources to fund Lilleskogen improvements and their budget could help in reaching the goal.
Options:
1)Adopt Resolution No. 12-16-14-02
2)Amend the 2015 Budget and then Adopt Resolution No. 12-16-14-02
3)Delay action for a week. The final levy must be certified to the County by December 26,
2014.