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 \n• Assessing adequacy of the existing Capital Reserves or analyzing projects  \n• The City does not have an approved long-term capital expenditure plan.  \n• Current ~$6M balance is likely sufficient to meet needs.  \n• Residents should provide input as plans are developed and approved.  \n• Considering development or other options for City owned property  \n• Determining the exact structure and details of any Levy Lid Lift (“LLL”)  \n• Council owns a decision to pursue a LLL.  \n• Council should hire an experienced consultant to form proposal and manage the process.  \n• Providing future deliverables except  \n• Answering questions about the presentation and appendices.  \n• Walking through the financial model for any Council Member or the LLL consultant.  \nWhat We Have Accomplished with Staff Support  \n• Detailed analysis of historic revenues and expenses.  \n• Identified and analyzed options to reduce operating expenses.  \n• Identified and analyzed alternative service delivery options.  \n• Evaluated current organizational structure and responsibilities.  \n• Listened to resident input and incorporated feedback.  \n• Developed financial model of expected revenues, expenses and cash position.  \n• Formed recommendations for mayor and council’s consideration and action.  \nPart 2: Headlines and analysis  \nNote: Supporting slides are in the appendix  \nBusiness as usual will leave City without cash operating reserves in 2030  \n• The City currently has almost $6M of reserves to fund general operating expenses.  \n• The City has run an operating deficit in 5 of the last 7 years totaling almost $1.8M.  \n• The American Rescue Plan Act funding accounted for the 2 non deficit years.  \n• The City has cut discretionary spending and has been slow to address the deficit issue.  \n• Operating deficits are largely a function of:  \n• Initiative 747 enacted in 2001, which limits city property tax increases to 1% per year.  \n• Multiple new State regulatory burdens with no implementation funding.  \n• Intentional market adjustments made in salaries and benefits to recruit and retain police personnel.  \n• Practical Realities  \n• Residents expect the City to continue to provide core services (i","cbCaitvWcHVFIgPO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitvWcHVFIgPO","pdf",1405108,56,"English","# Presentation Outline\n## Part 1: Financial Sustainability Task Force origins and objectives\n## Part 2: Headlines and analysis from our work\n## Part 3: Financial Sustainability Task Force Recommendations","[{\"question\":\"What were the Financial Sustainability Task Force’s origins and objectives?\",\"answer\":\"During the 2025 budgeting process, the Mayor sought citizen input on decisions affecting financial stability. 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