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Fire Fighting Division


        The 2024-25 Fire Fighting Budget of $4,610,433 reflects an increase of $269,378 from the 2023-24 re-estimate of
        $4,341,055.

        The  2024-25  Budget  includes  funds  for  scheduled  merit  increases  for  the  full-time  employees  of  the  Fire
        Department; this amount is for salaries and for fringe benefits.  In addition, a 3.0 percent COLA and a 3.0 percent
        inflation “catch up” adjustment was approved. The Budget includes funds for an increase in health, dental, and life

        insurance premiums for these employees.

        Emergency Management Services (EMS) Division

        The Emergency Management Services (EMS) division's 2024-25 Budget of $156,800 reflects an increase of $16,500
        from the 2023-24 re-estimate of $140,300.  All salary costs for the Fire Department are budgeted in the Fire Fighting
        Activity.  Additional funds are included in the 2024-25 Budget for repair and maintenance costs for ambulances.

        MUNICIPAL COURT


        The Municipal Court includes two full-time positions: Municipal Court Manager and Deputy Court Clerk, and one
        part time Court Clerk.  Other part-time positions include the Judge and Magistrate.  Prosecutor services are provided

        on a contractual basis by the City Attorney.  Municipal Court is held one Friday each month; Juvenile Court is also
        held once per month.  Trials by jury are held on an as-needed basis.  The Municipal Court's 2024-25 Budget totals
        $309,281 for an increase of $22,054 from the 2023-24 re-estimate of $287,227.

        The 2024-25 Budget includes funds for scheduled merit increases for eligible employees, along with a 3.0 percent
        COLA, and a 3.0 percent inflation “catch up” adjustment.  The 2024-25 Budget includes funds for an increase in
        health, dental, and life insurance premiums for these two employees.


                                           PUBLIC SERVICES FUNCTION

        The Public Services function is comprised of the following department/divisions: Management Services, Street
        Maintenance,  Parks  Maintenance,  Support  Services  (Fleet  Maintenance  and  Building  Maintenance),  Code
        Compliance and Engineering.  The following positions are included in the Public Services function: Public Services

        Director,  Street  Superintendent,  Parks  Superintendent,  Fleet  Services  Superintendent,  Building  Maintenance
        Supervisor, Street Foreman, Parks Foreman, Mechanic, thirteen Field Service Workers, Code Compliance Officer,
        City Engineer, and Public Improvements Inspector.  The Budget includes funds for part-time employees for Street
        Maintenance, Parks Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, and Code Compliance.

        The Management Services division provides administrative support and supervision of the Public Services; the
        Public Services Director is assigned to this division.  The Street Maintenance division of the Public Works department
        provides maintenance for streets, drainage systems, and other major facilities.  The Parks Maintenance division of
        the Parks and Recreation department provides grounds maintenance, landscaping services, and upkeep of athletic

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