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Operating Expense Assumptions

The Operating Expense assumptions include an annual increase in personnel costs and
operating costs of approximately 7%. New positions will be evaluated based on building
permit activity and related population growth. The Capital Improvement Program has
been structured to add infrastructure improvements annually with minimal impact on
operating cost and debt ratios. The Strategic Plan is structured to provide:

• Operating expense growth based on population growth and development
requirements.

• Increased staffing primarily in Public Safety.

• Annual increases in operating costs including utilities, fuel and supplies.

• The addition of new positions based on population growth related to residential
building permit activity.

Summary of Full Time Equivalent Positions

Full Time Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Strategic Plan
Equivilent Positions 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
General Government 12 12 12 12 12
Business Services 15 15 15 15 15
Police 145 149 153 157 161
Fire 95 101 104 104 104
Development 26 26 26 26 26
Community Services 34 36 36 36 36
Public Works 30 30 30 33 33
Total 357 369 376 383 387

Full Time Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Strategic Plan
Equivilent Positions 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
General Government 12 12 12 12 12
Business Services 15 15 15 15 15
Police 165 169 173 177 181
Fire 107 110 113 113 113
Development 26 26 26 26 26
Community Services 36 36 36 36 36
Public Works 33 33 33 33 33
Total 394 401 408 412 416

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