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City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 21, 2008 Page 4 of 9 • Changed the average merit increase to 3.33%. • Added $17,000 for the Parks & Recreation replacement truck request that was not included in original requested budget. • Changed the Utility Fund (Water, Wastewater, & Storm Water) revenue estimates for 2009 and the long-term projections for 2010 through 2015 (per recommendations from Public Works). • Changed sales tax estimates for 2008 (0% increase) and 2009 (0% increase). • Added the Water Plant Expansion Project ($6 million) to the Long-Term Financial Plan (2015). • Increased the City Attorney budget by 10%. • Funded the Urban Renewal District subsidy from the Wastewater Utility Fund rather than the General Fund. • Moved the BVSD Fiber project from 2010 to 2009. • Added the Museum Sprinkler System Project to the C-I-P. • Incorporated a 1 % General Fund expenditure "turnback" factor for 2009 through 2015. • Added both the expenditures and offsetting revenue for the Coal Creek Crossing special event. • Added engineering for McCaslin Underpass to C-I-P ($75,000). • Moved Circuit Weight Equipment Replacement Project from 2011-2012 to 2009 ($140,000). • Moved LaserFiche Records Manager Software and Upgrade LaserFiche to S30 United from 2010 to 2009. City Manager Fleming reviewed the 2009 Budget Employees Compensation and Medical Benefits Package and the General Fund Forecast Assumptions. He thanked Finance Director Watson, Assistant City Manager Balser and all the Department Directors for their work on the budget. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Dalton inquired about the possibility of closing the library on Sundays. City Manager Fleming stated there is a $15,000 deficit in the library budget, which may require scaling back on the regular staff in order to keep the library open on Sundays. There was Council consensus to keep the library open on Sundays. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella asked if the City pays a higher percentage for the employee benefit package than other cities. Human Resource Manager Hix confirmed the City pays a higher percentage. Councilor Muckle inquired about thE; 2009 budget's projected increase in the property tax revenue. Finance Director Watson reviewed the history of property taxes in Colorado and the projected increase for the 2009 Budget.