Over the course of ten (10) years, there has been revenue growth of 2.5%, while consumer price index has increased 26%.

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1 *Budgeted figures Kenner s revenues have been flat, while costs continue to rise; Kenner is continuously cutting to keep expenditures in line with revenues Over the course of ten (10) years, there has been revenue growth of 2.5%, while consumer price index has increased 26%. 1/26/

2 Households with a home assessed at a value of $75, or less will remain tax exempt Household with a home assessed at a value of $150, Increase of $ per year or $11.75 per month Household with a home assessed at a value of $250, Increase of $ per year or $27.41 per month 1/26/

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4 Renewal of an existing property tax Provides funding for our overall sewerage system REMINDER: The City of Kenner is still under a Consolidated Compliance Order and Notice of Potential Penalty Enforcement Presents a threat of significant civil fines Possible fines of $50,000 per day of continued violation or noncompliance 1/26/

5 The City of Kenner counts on this 1.14 mill tax to generate $540, per year which covers the cost of the following: Operation of the system Maintenance of the system LDEQ Loan payments Municipal bond payments 20% yearly coverage ratio (required by the bond issuers) Although the new user rate increase has been enacted, we still depend on the $540, this 1.14 mills will generate. The user rate is calculated to include this necessary funding. 1/26/

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7 Presently, garbage collection and disposal is paid via the following: In 2002, voters approved 2.40 mills for garbage collection and disposal. The City of Kenner is currently collecting 1.61 mills. Existing Service Charge Residents-$10.33 Commercial-$16.87 Senior Discount-$7.28 This combination of the current 1.61 millages and the service charge does not provide enough revenue to fully fund the entire garbage collection and disposal operation 1/26/

8 Kenner residents enjoy one of the lowest (if not the lowest) garbage collection rates in the greater New Orleans region. Our current rate is $10.21 per residential and small commercial unit The cost of disposal at the sanitary land fill is borne by the City Approval of the previously authorized rate of 2.4 mills will allow the City to completely fund its garbage collection and disposal expense; also this approval will allow a small cushion to provide for any future fuel rate adjustments (which are projected to climb) 1/26/

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10 Current KPD Funding Formula= The greater of $400, or one percent (1%) of the Treasure Chest Casino s gross revenue + Twenty-four percent (24%) of the Treasure Chest Casino s gross revenues to the City of Kenner + All revenues collected within the City of Kenner related to one-quarter cent of sales tax by the Law Enforcement District of Jefferson Parish + Amounts rebated by Jefferson Parish for Kenner payments into the 911 system + Fifty percent (50%) of court fines assessed by the City of Kenner + Twenty-four percent of the undedicated revenues collected by the City of Kenner + Police retirement costs in excess of nine percent (9%) 1/26/

11 No part of KPD s funding formula contains a millage In 2004, the funding formula for KPD was amended; KPD s funding formula no longer includes revenues from the BellSouth franchise agreement, airport sales tax, nor the 50% of 1/3 of sales tax. This change resulted in a total deduction of approximately $1.8 million dollars from KPD s budget The KPD funding formula has no stable, constant or reliable funding source as all elements have the capability to fluctuate As a result of the Country s economic decline, the rising popularity of online sales, and competition with surrounding retailers outside of Kenner, the sales tax revenue has plummeted significantly, leaving a large deficit in the Kenner Police Department s budget The City of Kenner has amended its budget moving capital outlay monies to correct KPD s deficit, leaving limited or no funds for repairs or improvements to Kenner s infrastructure 1/26/

12 Lake Charles Police Budget City of Kenner Police Department Budget $16,521, $16,059, The City of Kenner s Police Budget includes the operation of its own jail facility; Lake Charles uses Calcasieu Parish s jail facility. Cost to run KPD s jail facility= $838, The City of Kenner s Police Budget includes the operation of its own 911 call center; Lake Charles uses Calcasieu Parish s 911 call center. Average cost to run KPD s 911 call center= $788, While the police departments of both the City of Kenner and the City of Lake Charles possess similar budgets, Lake Charles has a much larger capital budget which can be utilized by the police department if needed Kenner s Capital Budget = $0.9 million $150,000-hotel motel tax for Laketown $750,000-council district funds Lake Charles Capital Budget = $10 million 1/26/

13 Vehicle Crown Vic $30,500 Tahoe $33,500 Body Armor $ Uniforms $ Shirt Badge $ Name Plate $13.00 Serving Since Pin $13.00 Collar Insignia $20.00 M & P Point 40 Pistol $ Ammunition $25.00 Taser w/ Cartridges $ Inner Gun Belt $40.00 Duty Gun Belt $60.00 ID Wallet $24.00 Holster $86.00 Magazine Pouch $21.00 ASP w/holder $ Police Radio w/accessories $5, OC Spray w/ Holder $29.00 Raincoat & Boots $40.00 Gym Clothes & Cap $60.00 Dress Hat $25.00 Hat Badge $53.00 Mock Turtleneck $25.00 Summer T-Shirt $15.00 Traffic Vest $12.00 AED $12.95 Psychological Test $ Medical Physical $ Drug Screen $95.00 Hepatitis Vaccine $ Training Academy $ Applicant Test $22.00 TOTAL: $42, /26/

14 1. Recommended Replacement Every 5 Years: Vehicle: Vic $30, Crown $33, Tahoe 2. Mandatory replacement Every 5 Years: Body Armor: $ Mandatory Replacement Annually: Ammunition-Duty $25.00 Ammunition-In Service $50.00 Uniforms $ Taser Training Cartridges $38.00 Mock Turtleneck $25.00 Summer T-Shirt $15.00 AED Pads $64.00 Drug Screen $95.00 TOTAL $1, Replacement as needed: OC Spray $14.00 Raincoat & Boots $40.00 Gym Clothes & Cap $60.00 Dress Hat $25.00 Traffic Vest $12.00 Inner Gun Belt $40.00 Duty Gun Belt $60.00 TOTAL $ /26/