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8. One-time costs related to the installation of the LOGIS <br />police records system $ 4,300 <br />9. Increased election expenditures related to the presidential <br />election and the potential special election regarding <br />consolidation of Long Lake and Orono <br />10. Increase in the cost of assessing services <br />$ 9,740 <br />$ 5,400 <br />11. Increase in Hennepin County jail charges for booking <br />and holding prisoners $ 4,350 <br />12, Increased expenditures related to special police services <br />(These are special services requested by private businesses <br />or individuals provided by off-duty police officers, and are <br />fiillv paid by those requesting the service.’i $ 7,000 <br />Market Adjustments to Pav Levels <br />Staff is currently conducting an analysis of market p.iy levels for a number of positions. A <br />preliminary analysis of the Building Inspector and Public Works Maintenance positions shows both <br />appear to be 10% or more below the market. Final analysis regarding these positions and an analysis <br />of a number of additional positions will be completed prior to the adoption of the proposed budget <br />and tax levy in mid-September. <br />At this time, the amount of $30,000 is included in the General Fund, and additional funding will be <br />included in the Sewer and Water Funds for potential market-based pay adjustments. It is important <br />that the pay levels of City positions be competitive with the market to enable the City to recruit and <br />retain qualified persons for all City positions. <br />Additional Police Officer and COPS Grant <br />The City received a COPS grant in 1997 in the amount of $75,000 to be used over a three-year <br />period to partially offset the costs of hiring a sbcteenth officer. Because of delays in receiving the <br />grant proceeds, the grant is being allocated on an annual basis as follows: <br />1997 $30,000 <br />1998 $ 0 <br />1999 $20,000 <br />2000 $25,000 <br />The City has also been awarded a second COPS grant in the amount of $75,000 to partially offset <br />the cost of adding a seventeenth officer. The proposed allocation of this grant is $30,000 in 2000, <br />$25,000 in 2001, and $20,000 in 2002.