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to generate a net benefit of $3 million yearly for the city above service delivery costs at
build-out.

Other Notable Budget Items

Public Works

Capital Division
The capital division supports the city’s capital improvement plan, including continuation of the
voter-approved 2022 Bond projects. Two (2) new engineering positions for a total cost of
$358,090 have been recommended for the capital team to facilitate, oversee and design
upcoming projects.

Funding for the positions is supported through reimbursements from tax-supported and self-
supported capital projects, not the city’s general fund.

Fleet
Two (2) full-time auto technicians are being proposed in the upcoming budget to support the
new ambulance operations and general government fleet for $202,548. The funding for the
positions are made possible by contributions from operating departments.

Facilities
A city-wide facility master plan for a total cost of $250,000 is recommended in the FY 23-24 to
provide a strategic direction for the city’s existing and future buildings. The plan will assist in
identifying spacing needs for city facilities in the next twenty plus years along with facility
operations efficiencies and staff projections.

Streets/Drainage/Facilities
A reorganization of facilities, streets and drainage divisions for a total cost of $52,468 is
proposed to better utilize staff time, assist in career growth for public works staff and provide
succession planning for critical positions.

Water and Wastewater
The budget proposes $200,000 in sewer system improvements for preventative maintenance
versus reactive maintenance at a higher cost and $200,000 for water system improvements that
will conduct a secondary water source feasibility study to determine a feasible secondary water
source for the city in an effort to provide resiliency for the city’s water source. A staff
reorganization in the water and sewer division is proposed to provide entry-level supervision in
both areas for $77,194. The Water and Wastewater Fund provides the $477,194 funding.

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