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CONTRACTUAL SERVICES


        The projected cost of contractual services in 2024-25 in the amount of $1,637,241 increases by $95,015 from the

        2023-24  re-estimate  of  $1,542,226.    This  category  includes  funds  for  utilities,  professional  services,  dues  and
        memberships, training, and printing services.  Funds are included in the 2024-25 Budget for the general election
        and for a run-off election.

        MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

        Maintenance and repair costs increase by $1,291,491 from the 2023-24 re-estimate of $3,950,899 to the 2024-25
        Budget allocation of $5,242,390. This increase is due to additional funds being allocated to the street overlay
        program. Funds for vehicle, equipment, radio, and software maintenance costs are budgeted near the 2023-24 re-
        estimate level for 2024-25.

        CAPITAL OUTLAY


        The purchase of capital outlay equipment in 2024-25 in the amount of $281,239 is $58,826 more than the $222,413
        re-estimate for 2023-24. Funds for both fiscal years are for replacement of Police Department vehicles.  No other

        capital purchases are budget for 2024-25 due to S.B. 2 property tax legislation, inflation and possible recession. A
        capital outlay is defined as an item or piece of equipment that costs a minimum of $5,000, has a useful life of more
        than one year, and/or is recorded as a fixed asset on the City's official inventory.

        DEBT SERVICE

        Debt service requirements increased by $934 from $1,532,929 in 2023-24 to $1,533,863 in 2024-25.  Principal
        payments increased by $35,000 in 2024-25 to $985,000 from $950,000 in 2023-24; interest expenses decreased by
        $34,066 from $578,829 in 2023-24 to $544,763 in 2024-25.  Agent fees remain at $4,100.

        TRANSFERS AND USE OF UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES

        The 2024-25 Budget and the 2023-24 re-estimate include the transfer of $250,000 from the General Fund to the
        Capital Asset Replacement Fund; these funds are designated for the purchase of major pieces of equipment in
        future years.  Also, in both 2023-24 and 2024-25 a $50,000 transfer to the IT/Facilities Fund is budgeted.



















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