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INSPECTIONS/CODE ENFORCEMENT:
This department’s budget increased from $880,920 to $1,019,505. The increase is due to salary increases, an additional
Inspection vehicle, updated code books, and home renovation incentives.

ANIMAL SERVICES:
The Animal Services budget increased from $466,995 to $544,165 or 14%. The increase is due to salary adjustments and
special requests which include replacing the A/C system at the shelter, and new radios.

FLEET MAINTENANCE:
This department's budget has a slight increase from $710,605 to $750,545 or 5%. There is an increase for salary
adjustments and related bene ts, and an increase in fuel due to rising costs of gasoline and diesel prices.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
This department's budget decreased from $311,265 to $260,850 due to the creation of the Communications department
and some costs being moved to that department.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
The Information Technology budget increased from $420,250 to $462,285 or 9%. In addition to the salary and bene t
increases, there is an increase for data processing expenses due to rising costs for Emai backup and hardware
replacement.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
The Emergency Management department is a new department that was created for FY 22/23 with a budget of $147,075.
Costs in this department include outdoor warning siren repairs, emergency preparedness costs, and ongoing operational
cost of the Public Safety Radio System.

COMMUNICATIONS:
The Communications department is also a new addition with a budget of $142,070. Costs in this department are for
community website maintenance and one-time funding for a city satisfaction survey.

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