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• Central Services – The Central Services provides for those operating expenses that encompass all General Fund city departments with the exception of the Police Department. Expenditures include supplies, utilities, municipal insurance coverage, janitorial, and building maintenance. • Human Services – The Human Services Department contracts with area organizations to provide for valuable services for the community. Current contracts are with The Gillespie Center for senior services and Orono Community Education for summer recreation programs. • 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. • Spring Park – The Spring Park Department provides for service provided to the City of Spring Park. • 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. • 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.