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END OF YEAR BALANCE - During the past five years the actual <br />revenues have exceeded the amount actually expended^ by over <br />$200,000. This has been narrowing every year as we have <br />increased the investment amount to a more realistic figure in the <br />revenue projections. It is anticipated the 1989 difference will <br />be $80,000. The budget for 1990 will have no expectation for any <br />excess. This is particularly true if there is a downturn in <br />building activity together with the anticipated need to start <br />using undesignated balance for facilities improvement. <br />FUND BALANCE <br />Because of the tenor of the Legislature, there is an expectation <br />that undesignated reserves may become a target in upcoming <br />Legislative sessions. In light of this and the need for <br />facilities it would be prudent to designate these monies to the <br />building fund during 1989 in order that they do not become the <br />basis for reductions in the City's ability to levy or limit State <br />Aids. <br />ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH <br />The organization is at a high state of productivity and because <br />of tight budgeting has not added personnel since the 1986 Budget. <br />Various task additions or expansions have been discussed at a <br />staff level as possible position areas in the next few years. <br />Some of these tasks may require a full position others combine in <br />various ways for additional positions. <br />Police Supervisor - (The 3rd Lieutenant) (If done <br />within the current authorized strength would not be a <br />substantial cost.) <br />Engineering - In a review of its engineering services, <br />the City may add this function to an existing position, <br />eventually blending it with the Public Works Director <br />position should it chose to lesse i reliance on a <br />consulting engineering firm. <br />Administrative Assistance -Tasks in this area would <br />include assistance to the department heads and the <br />administrator in areas of new projects, personnel, labor <br />relations, insurance and management information systems <br />(computers). <br />Clerical Assistance - At a minimum it is anticipated <br />that additional hours will be required to again <br />strengthen this area. This may include assistance in <br />both the general clerical and financial areas. <br />Assessing Function - Because of the growing complexity <br />of the tax system particularly in appraising Orono <br />the current contract Assessor has indicated he does not <br />desire to undertake Orono in the future. Monies that <br />have used to may be need to hire City's own Assessor and