Continuation Level versus Actual Expenditures, 2001-2009

521.44554.87585.68611.39631.40665.60707.12745.46785.97521.44519.66526.18 526.65555.37595.70630.55652.00630.54

$450$500$550$600$650$700$750$8002001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009Proj

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Continuation ExpendituresActual Expenditures

General Fund Savings From Original Budget 2001-2008(Totals $66.9 Million)

$11.7$13.2$19.3$6.0$6.0$3.1$3.8$3.8

$0.0$5.0$10.0$15.0$20.0$25.02001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

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Past Cost Efficienciesand Spending Reductions

•Through aggressive union contract negotiations, the City saved $5.2million in 2008 on health insurance. Employees paid only 3% of their health care costs in 2001. Each union* now pays 9% of healthcare costs.

*IAFF has a cap on dollar amount.

•Since 2003, the City has received $12.5 million in refunds from theBureau of Workers’ Compensation due to cost savings practices,reduction in injuries and lost days and participation in the BWCSafety Council.•From 2000-2009, 30% reduction in civilian employees in our departments•Made major reductions in health programs, recreation programs,social services support, code enforcement, and refuse programs•Through the use of alternative funding for tree-trimming in right-of-way and street cleaning, saved the general fund more than $5million per year.