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• Evaluate and adjust fees on an annual basis. • Continue to offer competitive salary and benefits to employees. A comprehensive list of all policies defined in the goal setting process may be found on page 15, City of Louisville 2001 Goals. These goals provided the basis for the 2001 budget. Specifically, they have been addressed as follows: • The High risk tactical and entry training has continued from 2000. • A citizens police academy is being fundedin 2001. • Five new replacement police vehicles are budgeted in the Fleet Management Fund. • The water rights acquisition budget has been increased from $750,000 to $3,714,000. • The budget in the Conservation Trust -Land Acquisition Fund for open space continues to be augmented through a transfer of 1/8% of the 3-3/8% sales tax generated in the City of Louisville. This is budgeted at $374,831 from the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund, bringing the total budget for open space to $1,490,066. • The 2001 budget includes an increase in recreation center fees and development fees, in order to more closely match expenses. The building fees were adjusted to the 1997 Uniform Building Code Table. • This budget includes a 3.5% market increase for all employees as well as a $.25 per hour increase for those employees with an annual salary under $30,000. The employer's contribution to the 401(a) pension plan will be increased from 4.5% to 5.0% and the health insurance by 17%. Other position -specific adjustments will be made for those below the benchmark comparisons, and additional increases are included for police officers. An average merit increase of 2% prorated to anniversary dates is also included. Current Year Goals and Policies/2001 Budget Action A. Evaluate and amend the North Louisville General Development Plan. This is included in the Planning -Administration budget for $15,000. B. Reevaluate pursuit of Home Rule. The 2001 budget includes $20,000 for legal costs that could be associated with establishing Home Rule. D. Review and revise the South Sub Area Plan. This is budgeted in the Planning -Administration budget for $15,000. E. Continue implementation of Landscape/Beautification Master Plan recommendations. This is in the five-year Capital Improvements Program. This is not funded in 2001, but is planned for design costs in 2002 and 2004 and project costs in 2003 and 2005. iii