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• Police – The Police Department provides for the public safety within Orono and surrounding communities. The City has renewable contracts with the Cities of Spring Park, Minnetonka Beach, and Mound. Due to the contractual agreements the department operates as a “cost center” and is the only General Fund department that has expenditures for costs that are normally covered by Central Services. This budget is also the only one within the General Fund that includes capital expenditures. • Fire – the expenditures of the Fire Department are comprised of renewable contracts with the Cities of Long Lake and Wayzata for fire suppression services. • Planning and Zoning – The Planning and Zoning Department oversees the development and redevelopment within the City, including building inspections, in accordance with established policies and guidelines. The policies and guidelines have been created to maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the public, as well as maintaining the aesthetics of the community. • Engineering – The Engineering Department provides professional representation and opinion on city services and operations. This function is provided by a local engineering firm that is retained on a contract basis. • Street Maintenance – The Street Department provides for the maintenance of all city streets to ensure a safe and drivable condition. Standard maintenance includes, patching, snow plowing, and striping. • Parks and Recreation – The Parks and Recreation Department provides for the maintenance of the City’s parks. • Golf Course – The Golf Course provides golfing opportunities for both residents and visitors to the City. During the winter months the course is open to sledding. • Brush Site – The Brush Site is open from April through November offering residents (no charge), non-residents and contractors (at a charge) a place to bring brush and tree disposal. • Special Services – The Special Services Department is used to account for expenditures that benefit a single property or organization. An example of this type of expenditure is the legal and engineering fees incurred as the result of a request for a variance, a subdivision application, or other major development. Other expenditures that are included in this department are requests for additional police security or traffic control related to an event. The costs recorded in this department are offset by revenues received for the services provided. • Special Projects and Contingencies – The Special Projects and Contingencies Department budget include the annual operating transfer to the Improvement & Equipment Outlay Fund for the purchase of capital equipment for General Fund Departments other than for the Police Department. The department also includes an amount for any unforeseen circumstances that produce additional expenses or revenue shortfalls. City of Orono - 2021 Budget Page 8