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The fees have been adjusted based on a CPI index of 3.5% to reflect cost increases, as defined by the goals. The Parks and Recreation Department has continued the focus on youth and young adult activities, as specified in the goals. The Human Resource - Information Systems contains funding of $55,000 to "continue enhancement and upgrade of city's computer and data systems." Other departments contain funding for upgrades specific to their needs. k. The Police Department has continued the DARE program and LEAF grant, funding a DUI officer to "continue crime, drug and alcohol prevention activities." I. The 88th Street project is budgeted for design in 1996 and construction in 1997, "in conjunction with the Boulder Valley School District K-12 campus." m. The Capital Improvement program contains the 1996 completion of the NCWCD pipeline - Segment 3, as defined by the goals. n. The Trail System is budgeted for expansion in 1996 and 1997 for the South Boulder Road underpass and Coal Creek trail as set forth in the goals. o. The Downtown Redevelopment project has been funded in 1996 at $320,000 to "support and enhance downtown improvements - development." p. The Community Park concept has been identified as a reserve item over the next four years, to allow for the planning and funding process. Compliance With Tabor Amendment In November 1992, Colorado voters approved an amendment to the State Constitution providing tax and spending limitations on local govemments. The City of Louisville's 1995 Budget reflects compliance with the provisions of the Tabor Amendment. Specifically, in complying with the Tabor Amendment, the City's total annual expenditures for 1996 are limited to total spending in 1995 multiplied by the combination of the local growth rate (3.9 percent) and the rate of inflation in the Denver/Boulder area (4.6 percent). Under the Tabor Amendment, Louisville's total expenditures in 1996 may increase 8.5