HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 2, 2009 Work SessionCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Mayor
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Councilmembers
Rnhert A. 4{'ilUam.e
590 40`s Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763)706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Bruce Nowrockt
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City Manager
WuLer k. Filist
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
to be held in the
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
as follows:
Meeting of: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
Date of Meeting: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009
Time of Meeting: 7:00 P.M.
Location of Meeting: CONFERENCE ROOM 1
Purpose of Meeting: WORK SESSION
1. Discuss date for joint City Council/P&Z meeting on Comprehensive Plan.
2. Feasibility report for watermain replacement and alley reconstruction west of
Central, 49th to 50th Ave.
3. Budget reductions
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to,
or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be
provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services,
programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the
request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk at 763-706-3611 to make
arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
Memo
To: Mayor Peterson, City Council Members, Walt Fehst
From: Jeff Sargent, City Planner
Date: 1 /27/2009
Re: Comprehensive Plan Update
On November 10, 2008, the City Council approved a Resolution to extend the
deadline date for the Comprehensive Plan completion to May 29, 2009. During this
process, City Staff informed the Planning Commission and City Council that a joint
meeting would be held in order to review the completed Comprehensive Plan Draft
with the public to gain input.
At this time, Staff would like to suggest the dates of March 4, 2009 or March 11, 2009
for the joint worksession meeting, with a possible start time of 6:30 p.m. (Staff would
set up earlier for the public review and questions). It is anticipated that this meeting
will be scheduled for a minimum of 2 hours, so Staff would like to hold this meeting on
a date where it can be the only item on the agenda. Setting the meeting in March
would also give Staff ample time to advertise the meeting to ensure public
participation.
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 2/2/09
AGENDA SECTION: WORKSESSION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
PUBLIC WORK5
CITY MANAGER
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2009-xx ACCEPTING THE BY: K. Hansen
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 4 ALLEY DATE: l /29/2009
RECONSRUCTION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING, CITY PROJECT NO. 0902
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DATE:
Background:
Staff has developed preliminary plans and prepared the Feasibility Report for alley reconstruction located in
the Street Rehabilitation Zone 4. The 2009 Zone 4 Project Area is bounded by University Avenue on the west
and Central Avenue on the east, 48th Avenue on the south and extends to 53`d Avenue at the North Corporate
Limit.
Analysis /Conclusions:
Attached is the Feasibility Report that details the scope of work for Alley Reconstruction for the alley located
between Central Avenue and Jackson Street from 49th Avenue to 50th Avenue in Zone 4. Particular issues are
summarized below:
1. Reconstruction:
The alley was originally constructed over 30 years ago. The current condition of the alley is poor, and with
the recent redevelopment of the businesses along this segment of Central Avenue it is expected to increase
the through trips, including heavier delivery and garbage trucks.
2. Utilities Replacement:
Utilities have been reviewed in the alley and staff is recommending replacement of water main due to
numerous breaks. The water main was installed in 1960. Staff utilized the history of water main breaks, age
of water main and services, and previous engineering reports in determining utility replacements.
3. Assessment Methodology:
The residential property to the west of the alley do not have any access and are separated from the alley by a
fence owned by the commercial properties and are not proposed to be included in the assessment for the
reconstruction. It is proposed that the commercial properties abutting the alley to the east that use and have
direct access to the alley be assessed for the reconstruction.
Past practice has used a unit basis assessment methodology in reconstruction areas. Staff has also developed
a front foot rate and in this case it may be preferable as the use and access is all comparable for the
commercial/retail properties proposed to be assessed.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting o£ 2/2/09
AGENDA SECTION: WORKSESSION
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2009-xx ACCEPTING THE
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 4 ALLEY
RECONSRUCTION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT NEARING, CITY PROJECT NO. 090?
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: I CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
BY: K. Hansen BY:
DATE: I /29/2009 DATE:
Continued -Page 2
4. Scope of Work:
Alley Reconstruction
The proposed alley would consist of a 14' cross section including concrete curb and gutter along the west
side. The surfacing would be concrete or bituminous. The bituminous section has been designed to a 9-ton
section for heavier trucks such as delivery and garbage and would match the section already reconstructed
when Taco Bell was redeveloped in 2007/08.
Utilities
Water main replacement is proposed for the northerly 480' of the alley. Staff is not anticipating any water
services will need to be replaced. Inoperable stop boxes will be repaired/replaced as required.
Screenin Fg ence
A requirement of commercial property is to provide screening when abutting residential property. The
existing screening is a chain link fence with filler slats inserted, in poor shape. A new cedar wood fence is
proposed for this length and is included in the construction cost estimate.
5. Financing: Allen Reconstruction Zone 4:
The commercial properties are responsible for 100% of the alley reconstruction.
The estimated construction costs are as follows:
1. Concrete alley: $ 139,500.
2. Bituminous alley: $ 116,250.
3. Utilities: $ **
Project funding is proposed as follows:
Assessments -Concrete alley: $ 139,500.
Assessments -Bituminous alley $ l 16,250.
Water Construction Fund: $ **
The cosis and asscciaied funding for utiiy work ~*'~ j will'oc furthei= developed du~°iiig tlic fliiai design.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 2/2/09
AGENDA SECTION: WORKSESSION
ITEM: RESOLUTION 2009-xx ACCEPTING THE
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ZONE 4 ALLEY
RECONSRUCTION AND ORDERING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT HEARING, CITY PROJECT NO.0902
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: I CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
BY: K. Hansen BY:
DATE: I /29/2009 DATE:
Continued -Page 3
6. Past Assessments:
There are no properties affected by this improvement that have had past assessments in the last I 0 years.
7. Concurrent Projects: Proposed Zone 4 Street Rehabilitation Projects
8. Meeting Dates:
Staff has established the following meeting dates:
Public Hearing:
March 2, 2009
Because of the small number of parcels affected by the proposed improvements, staff would meet on
an individual basis with the property owners to address any questions or concerns.
Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2009-xx, there being ample copies
available for the public.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2009-xx, which accepts the Feasibility Report for
Zone 4 Alley Reconstruction, City Project No. 0902, and calling for the Public Improvement Hearing
beginning at 6:~0 p.m. on March 2, 2009.
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Attachments: Resolution 2009-xx
Feasibility Report
Map
COUNCIL ACTION:
City of Columbia Heights
FEASIBILITY ~~EPORT
FOR
2009 ALLEY ~~ECONSTRUCTION
RO`~El~IEENTS:
Zone 4
CITY PROJECT 0902
FEBRUARY, 2009
E1 ~GIIVV~ERING I~E1'AR ~'M~N~'
637 38th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
763-706-3700 ^ 763-706-3701 (Fax)
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ZONE 4 -PROJECT T~:JMBER 0902
LOCATION: ZONE 4 -AREA BOUNDED BY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE SERVICE DRIVE TO CENTRAL AVENUE,
48TH AVENUE TO 53'm AVENUE
This feasibility study includes an analysis of proposed alley reconstruction within
Zone 4.
IMPROVEMENTS: Allen Reconstruction -
Concrete curb and gutter (west side), granular sub-base if needed, new aggregate
base and new concrete or bituminous surfacing and new fence.
Utility Construction -
Water main construction to improve or maintain the distribution system. Storm
sewer replacements and repairs as required to maintain the collection system.
INITIATION: City Council in accordance with the Street Rehabilitation Policy.
OWNERS Alley Reconstruction
ABUTTING 1. Jackson Street to Central Avenue, 49th Avenue to 50th Avenue (4)
AND IMPACTED:
ISSUES: The following is a study of the key project issues.
Allen Reconstruction
The proposed alley would consist of a 14' cross section including concrete curb
and gutter along the west side. The surfacing would be concrete or bituminous.
Utilities
Water main replacement is proposed for the northerly 480' of the alley. This
section has recorded 6 water main breaks. There have not been any breaks in the
southerly end of the main. Staff is not anticipating any water services will need to
be replaced. This is based on the age of homes and businesses (built after 1950).
The type and size of water service is field verified during construction. Any
water service othe~° than 3/ " or° la~°ger° copper is replaced. Inoperable stop boxes
will be repaired/repiaced.
Screening
By City code, commercial/retail property is required to provide screening when
adjacent to residential property. The existing screening is provided by a chain link
fence with filler slats placed, in poor condition. A new cedar wood fence is
proposed to replace the chain link fence and provide the required screening.
FEASIBILITY: The proposed improvement project is necessary to provide consistency with the
street rehabilitation policy, cost-effective with the inclusion of partial city funding
for utility work, and technically feasible as prescribed in the construction
recommendations found elsewhere in this report. The project and project
elements should be implemented as proposed in this study. The improvements,
once completed, will provide a benefit to the properties served.
SCHEDULE: Construction is scheduled to begin in late spring of 2009, with substantial
completion occurring in the late summer of 2009.
Council receives draft Feasibility Report February 2
Council receives final Feasibility Report and orders Public Improvement Nearing February 9
Public Improvement Hearing and Council orders Public Improvement Project March 2
Council Approves Plans and Specifications, Authorizes Advertisement for Bids March 9
Bid Opening Apri121
Council Awards Contract Apri127
Begin Construction May 18
Construction Completed August 28
FINANCING: Financing would be a combination of assessments to benefitted properties and
utility funds.
The estimated construction costs for each option are as follows:
Type of Construction Proposed Assessments
Alley Reconstruction -Concrete $ 139,500.
Alley Reconstruction -Bituminous $ 116,250.
The assessments reflect a flat fee of 10% of the construction cost included in the
amount to assess for a portion of the Engineering and Administration costs.
Percentages proposed to be assessed for street rehabilitation are consistent with
the policy followed under each of the prior street rehabilitation zones. Utility
work performed as part of the Zone 4 project will be paid for from the appropriate
utility fund.
ASSESSMENT: Assessments will be in accordance with the City's Street Rehabilitation
resolution, policy and past practice. Assessments can be based on a per foot basis
or a parcel basis. As only commercial/retail property is involved, a front foot rate
may be the method to calculate assessment to the affected parcels.
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2009 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINl~TESOTA
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS -PROJECT N0.0902
ZONE 4 ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
(Section 26, T30N, R24V~
I. ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
CONCRETE ALLEY
Estimated Cost: $ 139,500.
Assessable Construction Cost: $ 139,500.
Assessable Cost per Alley Footage: $300.00 per L.F.
Estimated Assessed Cost per Parcel:
4910 Central $ 33,600.
4920 Central $ 36,900.
4950 Central $ 69,000.
BITUMINOUS ALLEY
Estimated Cost: $ 116,250.
Assessable Construction Cost: $ 116,250.
Assessable Cost per Alley Footage: $250.00 per L.F.
Estimated Assessed Cost per Parcel:
4910 Central $ 28,000.
4920 Central $ 30,750.
4950 Central $ 57,500.
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##~##~# City of Columbia Heights
Potential Budget Reductions
Prepared
2/2/09 4:55 PM
Fund partm Line Description Amount Ramification
Item Cut
Public Works
101 43121 Maintenance Worker Position (Unfilled,
Open)
101 46102 Suspend DED Program, maintain
hazardous only.
101 46102 Suspend Tree Replanting
101 45200 Reduce seasonal staff by 50%
101 45200 Reduce professional weed
control/fertilization by 50%
101 43121 Eliminate all seasonal staff
101 43100 Eliminate one seasonal
101 Various Seasonal Wages: Eliminate 0~
increase
701 Energy reduction program-load
shedding far MSC
101 Various Staff Wages General-reduce overtime
101 43121 2160 Reduce crack sealarr.~
101 43121 2010 Reduce street tci11~~~ sensor
101 43100 3050 Reduce m'scellaneous consultation
101 Fuel savings in Public Works General
Fund
59,271 Reduces Streets department by 1 full time position. Impacts incl~rde ploy°ving, street patching,
sweeping, tree trimming and availability or number of employees for callout.
38,000 Eliminates contracted services for diseased tree ren,~oval such as Dutch elm and oak wilt -
proposed only for 1 year. Maintains service for hazardous tree removal on public/private
property. DED Program is dependent on annual eradication of diseased trees.
8,320 Eliminates contracted services for tree replanting in various areas of the City, public -
proposed for 1 year. Removes tree replanting where trees have been removed on public ROW.
Intent is to preserve and improve the quality of the urban forest.
30,126 Eliminates 6 seasonals in they par~:s department. Staff would focus on maintenance of City
parks, and eliminate other c.,tti,~g areas such as University Avenue ROW, Community
Development lots, and. reduce~~i aeneral trimming.
6,250 Reduces turf weed control and fertilization at City Parks and other public ROW -impacts turf
quality and spread of ~^~eeds.
10,042 Eliminates 2 seasonal staff -impact dept's activities of street patching, crack filling, and various
streets n~ra~~~tenanca functions.
5,524 Elimin~`~< _ 1 of ~ seasonal staff -seasonal staff are primarily used for assistance with public
improvement projects (current year and following year) such as: surveying, inspections, and
filling irkduring full time absences. Also assist with fuel.
~'' 3,500 hlGintains 2008 pay range for all seasonal staff -impact dept's ability to maintain and attract
seasonal staff in a competitive market.
?, 15 Enter into a 5-year program with Xcel for aload-shaving program requiring generator operation
during high demand days. The function of switching over with short notice will require staff
availability.
6,000 All non-emergency overtime will be eliminated -conducted during normal business hours -
reduces efficiency in job completion and sequencing.
6,000 Eliminate staff conducted crack sealing -more efficient to contract service out through City
cooperative contracted services -State Aid Streets are planned for 09.
1,000 Atruck-mounted temperature would be used to monitor the pavement temps to be used by staff
in making ice control decisions improving surface conditions.
1,000 Impact: Miscellaneous Consultant services -annually used for technical expertise. Example
would be computer storm modeling to support a change in the FEMA flood designation map at
public request, or for environmental such as a soil analysis
7,000 $7,000 to $8,500 estimated
Total Public Works 184,748
# City of Columbia Heights
Potential Budget Reductions
Prepared
2/2/09 4:55 PM
Fund partm Line Description Amount Ramification
Item Cut
Hammistration
101 41110 2011 Computer Equipment
101 41110 2175 Food Supplies
101 41110 3105 Training/Educational Activities
101 41110 3320 Out of Town Travel Expense
101 41110 4330 Subscriptions/Memberships
101 41110 4330 Eliminate memberships iri AMM, NLC &
Suburban Rate Authority
101 41110 4380 Commission/Boards
101 41110 8100 Contingencies
101 41320 1010 Regular Employees
101 41320 1010 Associated PERA, FICA, Workers'
Compensation
101 41320 3050 Expert/Professional Services
101 41320 3105 Training/Educational Activities
101 41320 3320 Out of Town Travel Expenses
101 41320 3410 Advertising Employment
101 41320 4330 Subscriptions/Memberships
101 41410 2011 Computer Equipment
101 41410 3105 Training/Educational Activities
101 41410 3310 Local Travel Expense
Total Administration
1,200 None--need for additional laptop no longer exists.
300 Less availability of refreshments atcity-sponsored events/meetings.
1,180 Reduced training/development opportunities available.
5,000 Reduced training/development opportunities available.
5,800 Eliminate participation/contribution to Values First.
9,765 Eliminate membership.
3,800 No board/commission dinner.
4,000 Reduced amount available for expenditures not otherwise budgeted.
24,696 Eliminate position of Special F~ojects Coordinator currently unfilled and budgeted half-time.
Other staff will need to continuF, .c absorb the duties of this position.
3,744 See item above.
1,500 Eliminate monies budgeted for City-wide staff training. Pertinent training for all employees may
not be able to occur.
1,045 Reduced .wining/development opportunities available.
425 Reduced training/development opportunities available.
2.500 Lir~~~teadvertising for positions that need to be filled and are approved to be filled. Method to
advertise will need to be limited to those at low cost or no cost.
1.000 .Eliminate membership in various professional associations.
6,ODU Eliminate monies budgeted for replacement or repair of Agenda Manager Program.
200 Reduced training/educational opportunities available.
350 Reduced training/educational opportunities available.
72,505
Police -General
101 42100 1010 Eliminate ~-th p~~_~ _.I efficer 88,924 Restricts ability to carry out action steps in Strategic Plan
101 42100 1010 Eliminate Crime F'rwention Specialist 63,655 Crime Prevention Specialist is integral to Strategic Plan
101 42100 1010 Replace F ! CSO w/PT CSO 23,000 Loss of experience/less CSO coverage
Total Police General Fund 175,579
#### City of Columbia Heights
Potential Budget Reductions
Prepared
212/09 4:55 PM
Fund partm Line Description Amount Ramification
Item Cut
Community
201 Comm 3050 Professional Services
Dev
201 Comm 1010 Regular Employees
Dev
201 Comm 1010 Potential unemployment benefits
Dev
30,000 This line item is for services for City sponsored projects. If the need arises for additional
expenditures money could be reallocated from Department fund balance ($20,000 remaining)
50,000 Elimination of 1 FTE---recommendation to City Manger has been the elimination of
Departmental Secretary- full ramification will not be known until dividing of duties and
reestablishing departmental priorities have hecn analyzed
(29,432) Estimate for unemployment benefits for 5? weeks at the maximum rate.
Total Community Development 50,568
Library _ .
include benefits.
240 45500 Option A
240 45500 2010 Area rug (storytime) 500 Environment
240 45500 2010 Misc. small equipment 100
240 45500 2011 Replace 5 circ/discharge machines 5,000 Service to l,~ublic
240 45500 2011 Replace Clerk-Typist II Adult pc 1,500 Staff effieiency
240 45500 2011 Replace Office pc 833 Staff efficiency
240 45500 2170 Adult program supplies 100 P~,l_ ' ~~rogram support
240 45500 2170 Children program supplies ,;, 400 Pubic program support
240 45500 2175 Food Supplies
240 45500 2187 Book/CD sets 300 Collection
240 45500 3050 Adult performers 300 Free program eliminated
240 45500 3050 Children's performers 1,000 Free program eliminated
240 45500 3105 Training 800 No staff development
240 45500 3250 T1 line (1/2 year) 3,000 Planned to drop T1 by mid-2009
240 45500 3430 Advertising promotions 500 Fewer programs to promote
240 45500 4000 Cleaning service !r~~o raise ~OG9) 565
240 45500 4000 Carpet cleanin0 500 Spot clean only left in budget
240 45500 4000 Elevator contract (20) 20 (increase)
240 45500 4000 Window c~.~aners (10} 10 (increase)
240 45500 4000 =:oof maint~~~,a;~ce (250) 250 (increase)
240 45500 4000 Re~~lace carpet (Boardroom) 1,500 Upkeep of environment
240 45500 4000 Rcpia~e cabinets (Boardroom} 3,000 Upkeep of environment
240 45500 4020 Honeywell 554
240 45500 4330 Professional memberships 535 Cut all memberships
240 45500 4375 Plaques and awards 250 Volunteer recognition
240 45500 Subtotal library option A 21,007
~ City of Columbia Heights
Potential Budget Reductions
Prepared
2/2/09 4:55 PM
Fund partm Line Description Amount Ramification
Item Cut
240 45500 Option B
240 45500 1011 Part-time raises
240 45500 1011 Part-time wages
240 45500 1011 Part-time wages
240 45500 1011 Part-time wages
240 45500 1011 Part-time wages
240 45500 1011 Part-time wages
240 45500 1011 Part-time wages
240 45500 Subtotal library option B
240 45500 Option C
240 45500 1010 Full-time wages
240 45500 1010 Full-time wages
240 45500 1011 Part-time wages
240 45500 Subtotal library option G
Total Library
5,273 No part-time raises for 2009; includes fringe
1,710 Eliminate Sunday emptying of bookdrop
4,355 Close @ 2:00 winter Saturdays
9,084 Library open 10-6 Tuesdays
6,781 Library open 11-7 Thursdays
11,914 Elimination of part-time Library Cierk
6,899 Eliminate Children's Department Supervisor on Monday and Thursday nights
46,016
71,000 Non-filling of 40-hc~,r peg week Adult Services Librarian
(35,646) Use of Interin~ Adult Services Librarian for 25 hours per week for 48 weeks
(10,000) Use of part-~'me Library Supervisors to provide coverage during furloughs and vacations
25, 354
92,377
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The total for these three tables is $92,377, and it reflects an 11.79';0 cut to the Library's 2009 budget. The totals do not include effects of the following:
Staff taking unpaid furloughs and lowering vacation balances
The note with Xcel Energy for the lighting project in the East R:~om matures 8/2/09. This should result in lower electric bills.
Open hours for the Library are reduced from 60 per •~.veek to 5~i per week. This is a 15% cut in open hours.
The 2009 Maintenance of Effort certified figure ror the fib, ary ;s $654,810. The approved 2009 budget is $783,847.
#### City of Columbia Heights
Potential Budget Reductions
Prepared
2/2109 4:55 PM
Fund partm Line Description Amount Ramification
Item Cut
Fire
101 42200 1013 Part Time Other (POC)
101 42200 1020 Overtime
101 42200 1041 Court Time
101 42200 1043 Training Pay
101 42200 2010 Minor Equipment
101 42200 2011 Computer Equipment
101 42200 2171 General Supplies
101 42200 2172 Uniforms
101 42200 2173 Protective Clothing
101 42200 2282 Fuel
101 42200 3105 Education
101 42200 3250 Other Communications
101 42200 4050 Garage Labor
101 42200 1010 40 hrs of Clerk Typist
(3,000) Eliminating open Paid-on-Call work shifts. Additional funds will be needed to cover for 1800
hours of furlough and vacation time in addition to normal sick anJ comp time use.
10,000 Productivity will be slower or reduced due to coverage
600 No ramifications
5,000 Better use of time and organization has reduced framing hours
while maintaining all current certifications. Ar increase in the
number of POC firefighters will dECrease this aanount.
1,000 Started plan in 2008 to have all miner equipment put into a replacement schedule. Numbers of
certain equipment may ire r~ 1u red and replacements will be less often.
1,000 New equipment in nee; hubli~ s3r`ety building will eliminate the need for replacements for a few
years.
3,000 Replace more of our EP;1S supplies from Alliana. Eliminate linen service for the fire station.
2,000 Replaceme~a of unifar«~s will be as needed. An increase in new POC may decrease this
amount.
3,000 Replacement schedule started in 2007 to replace a few sets each year. Less sets will be
~eplacad with firefighters staying in older gear longer
2.000 VVitl+ ccnbination of cheaper tuel prices and changes m dnving policies this will have very little
r~ mifications.
Ono Elimination of many outside confernaces and seminars, unless for certifications. Reduce EMS
hours to certification minimum.
X00 Reduced the number of alph numeric pagers. Not needed since 800 Mhz radios are
dependable.
5,000 Reduce the amounts of PM's vehicles receive each year.
42,000 Due to State requirements, commercial fire inspections would
continue as would rental property licensing. Grass and property
inspections would be by complaint only with very few hours
dedicated to it each week. Rental property inspections would
be reduced by doing them less often or eliminate interior
inspections completely.
101 32125 Muitihie Dwellings 49,000 Increase in rental licensing fees.
Potential unemployment benefits (29,432) Estimate for unemployment benefits for 52 weeks at the maximum rate.
Total Fire 93,668
#k/~# City of Columbia Heights
Potential Budget Reductions
Prepared
2/2109 4:55 PM
Fund partm Line Description Amount Ramification
Item Cut
Recreation
101 45000 3310 Local Travel
101 45000 4380 Commission & Boards
101 45001 1012 Youth Athletics Seasonal
101 45001 1012 Youth Athletics Seasonal
101 45001 1012 Youth Athletics Seasonal
101 45001 1012 Youth Athletics Seasonal
101 45001 1012 Youth Athletics Seasonal
101 45001 1012 Youth Athletics Seasonal
101 45003 3050 Expert & Professional
101 45003 4330 Subscription, Membership
101 45004 1012 Youth Enrich. Seasonal
101 45004 1012 Youth Enrich. Seasonal
101 45004 1012 Youth Enrich. Seasonal
101 45005 1012 Traveling Athl. Seasonal
101 45005 1012 Traveling Athl. Seasonal
101 45005 1012 Traveling Athl. Seasonal
101 45005 4200 Traveling Atht. Seasonal
101 45040 2175 Food Supplies
101 45040 3310 focal Travel Expense
101 45040 4300 Miscellaneous
101 45040 4330 Subscription, Membership
101 45040 4390 Taxes & Licenses
101 45129 1011 Part-time staff -JPM
101 45129 2171 General Supplies
101 45129 2990 Comm. For Resale
101 45129 3810 Electric
101 45129 3830 Gas
101 45001 1012 Youth Athletics
101 Total Recreation
Special vents
101 45050 3440 ~,~e~°~slette
250 Eliminate travel reimbursement.
100 Eliminate Commission funding.
1,000 Eliminate baseball staff.
1,000 Eliminate basketball staff.
250 Eliminate football staff.
800 Eliminate soccer staff.
250 Eliminate softball staff.
800 Eliminate volleyball staff.
3,000 Reduce adult league official .
1,000 Reduce registrations of teams.
11,000 Eliminate playground staff.
2,000 Eliminate puppeteer staff.
2,000 Eliminate new activities staff.
1,800 Eliminate Build ng Supervisor.
500 EliminatF baseball staff.
400 Eliminate basketball staff,
2,000 Reduce sa;~ction team fees
500 Rid ~~~i~e food costs.
i 50 Elimin~e travel reimbursement.
100 Eli«~inate expense.
1 ~u Eliminate resources.
100 Eliminate tax.
17,732 Close building when not paid rental or recreation program.
3,000 Eliminate cleaning supplies
1,000 Reduce pop costs for JPM bar.
2,355 Reduce electric costs at JPM.
2,259 Reduce gas costs at JPM.
(18,411) Add back for Facility/Program Supervisor for new gym.
37,085
185 Newsletter- full color (Spring), Black & White rest of year. Cost for editor still included in
budget. Note: full color cost for 2009 had a significant increase but was never added back to
the 2009 budget as recommended.
101 45050 4371 Royalty Events 3,000 No city royalty program.
101 45050 4372 City Float 1,000 No city float.
Total Special Events 4,185
Total Recreation and Special Events 41,270
City of Columbia Heights
Potential Budget Reductions
Prepared
2/2/09 4:55 PM
Fund partm Line Description Amount Ramification
Item Cut
Summary Totals
Total Public Works
Total Administration
Total Police General Fund
Total Community Development
Total Library
Total Fire
Total Recreation and Special Events
Two week Furlough
Grand Total
The following items were considered but not included above
101 46102 Eliminate 25% Cost Share for Tree
DED Program
101 Various Special Events: Eliminate Jamboree
for 1 year
184, 748
72, 505
175, 579
50, 568
92, 377
93,668
41,270
260, 000
970,715
4,000 Under or.r current program, the City currently pays for 25% of tree removal costs to
homeo~~~:-rc,s - not a common practice -but eliminating it would be a direct savings to the City.
3,1?5 Elimina`e City function for 1 year saving in labor and contracted costs such as Biff's and Allied
Waste.