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McCaslin /US 36 Interchange Modeling and Alternative Design Analysis. (Public Works Department) • Water System Facilities Plan. Work with consultants to complete the Water System Facilities Plan that is currently underway. (Public Works Department) • Street Repair and Replacement Program. Manage and implement expanded Street Repair and Replacement Program. (Public Works Department) • Automated Materials Handling System. Finish procurement and maximize efficiencies gained by installation of automated materials handling system to circulation and shelving divisions. (Library Department) • Historical Museum Hours Expansion. Open the Historical Museum a minimum of 60 hours /month. Determine hours most in demand through a small survey of residents and business owners. Utilizing a cadre of volunteers, have both the Jacoe Store and Tomeo House open to the public concurrent hours. Develop partnerships with local schools and businesses to educate about the history of Louisville and serve as a northern anchor for Main Street. (Library Department) • Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Design and have service ready for full EOC at Police and Municipal Court Building. (Police Department) Revenue Summary Charges for Services Charges for services are the City's largest revenue category, accounting for 38% of total City revenue (excluding transfers). Charges for services consist mostly of water, wastewater, and storm water utility charges (including tap fees), which are budgeted at $8.6 million for 2012. The Recreation /Senior Center fees account for $1.5 million in revenue and the new Solid Waste & Recycling fees are projected at $1.1 million for 2012. As previously discussed, the 2012 budget includes a 6% rate increase in water usage fees and a 4% rate increase in wastewater usage. There is no rate increase planned for storm water fees. A 6% utility rate increase will increase the minimum water billing for each residential account from $10.75 to $11.40. The residential sewer charge will increase from $15.06 per month to $15.66 per month. Staff estimates that the proposed rate increases will add approximately $260,000 to the 2012 Water Utility Fund revenue and approximately $65,000 to the 2012 Wastewater Utility Fund revenue. 11