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$67,500, decreasing recreation fees by $149,000, and increasing Other Revenues by $1.845 <br /> million. <br /> Finance Director Olson reported on General Fund Operating Expenditures and noted there were <br /> wage Increases of $782,500, a pension increase of $952,476 due to an error by the Finance <br /> Department, and a decrease of$2.3 million for temporary salaries for a net decrease of$583,589. <br /> She reported non-personnel cost decreases include $310,037 for Transportation and Training, <br /> $2.14 million for Repair & Maintenance. She reported an increase of$1.425 million for Materials & <br /> Supplies along with a $1.397 million decrease in Materials &Supplies for a net increase of$28,219. <br /> Finance Director Olson reported on General Fund Operating Transfers and advised a proposed <br /> $2.5 million transfer from Repair and Replacement and a reduction of Capital Improvement <br /> Program (CIP) by $2.5 million would result in a $5 million for a rainy-day fund for the City. She <br /> reported an estimated attrition savings of$2 million and a General Fund Contingency of$1.8 million <br /> along with the $5 million rainy-day fund could result in an $8 million backup plan for the City. City <br /> Manager Fialho reported attrition savings could be higher due to a soft hiring freeze and each <br /> position will be evaluated as vacancies arise. <br /> In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Finance Director Olson reported the City realizes <br /> an attrition savings of$2-$3 million annually. <br /> Finance Director Olson reported an additional backup plan is proposed that would be comprised of <br /> $6.3 million from General Fund Reserves and $13 million from the Section 115 Trust Fund. She <br /> reported there no proposed changes to the General Fund Reserves. <br /> Finance Director Olson reported on Internal Services Funds and noted a $1.5 million increase in <br /> Self-Insurance, Workers Compensation, and Repair & Replacement. <br /> Finance Director Olson reported on the Water Operations & Maintenance Fund and noted a <br /> proposed decrease of$54,000 in revenues. She reported the $581,171 expense increase is due to <br /> salary and benefits, a new flusher truck, generator rentals, and various non-labor increases and a <br /> reduction in contingency of$169,000. <br /> Finance Director Olson reported on the Sewer Operations & Maintenance Fund and noted a very <br /> minor adjustment for investment earnings and small reductions in expenses. <br /> Finance Director Olson reported on the Cemetery Operating Budget and noted increased revenues <br /> recently approved by the City Council. <br /> Finance Director Olson reported no change to the Golf Budget due to too many unknowns. <br /> In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Finance Director Olson confirmed Council could adjust the <br /> Police Budget at any time. <br /> In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Finance Director Olson reported there was no dollar <br /> figure associated with the CIP item because there is uncertainty as to how much would be needed <br /> for facility improvements to allow for social distancing. She advised the item would return to City <br /> Council in July but noted staff is looking to set aside $1 million for improvements. <br /> In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, City Manager Fialho reported the City has hired an <br /> Industrial Hygienist to make recommendations on how to make the workplace safer for City <br /> employees. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 10 of 14 June 16,2020 <br />