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MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

This object classification is for expendable materials and operating supplies necessary
to conduct departmental activity and is consumed through use. For all funds, this
classification increased over the prior year in an amount of $90,979 or 3.9%. The increase
is partially due to a one-time purchases of public safety equipment and IT equipment.
Increased Budgets were adjusted for all line item accounts to reflect historical usage
levels, support service enhancements and economic trends.

INTERNAL SERVICES

The Internal Services classification records user charges for the Fleet Service Fund and
Information Technology Fund. For Fleet Services, the formula developed for the charge
back system is designed to generate a dollar amount over the life of any given vehicle
equal to the total operating expense associated with that vehicle and its replacement
cost. Information Technology charges back operating costs based on direct and indirect
expenses associated with supporting each division’s information service needs. Local
Area Network usage is one factor included in the formula.

MAINTENANCE

All materials or contract expenditures covering repair and upkeep of City buildings,
machinery and equipment, systems, infrastructure and land are included in this
classification. Overall, maintenance increased $259,356 or 7.6% due to an increase in
street maintenance of $250,000, meeting council’s strategic planning effort.

SUNDRY CHARGES

Sundry Charges consist of miscellaneous items that are not in the supply or maintenance
category. This classification may be used for services provided by private professional
organizations, by public utilities, for outside consultants, or payment of claims on
damages against the City. Sundry charges increased by $628,012 or 2.2%, for the
2018-2019 budget year. The increase is primarily related to increases in wholesale
water and wastewater and costs. Other increases and decreases are spread out among
departments for professional services, indirect cost allocations, utility costs and other
miscellaneous expenditures.

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