02/27/2012
Here are some FAQ over the process so far:
1. What were the various cost reductions implemented by the city?
• 20% reduction in its work force over the last several years
• Health care plan re-design which shifted more costs to employees through larger co- pays, larger deductibles, etc.
• 25% Reduction in energy use Citywide from the help of a EECBG Grant
• Refinanced Bond Debt saving approximately $1.5 million over the course of the bond’s life
• A complete of all cost savings moves can be found at the following link:http://www.rochesterhills.org/home/uploads/MASTER_cost_cutting_efforts_92909.pdf
2. What is the trend for officer numbers and crime stats? Source of information?
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Part A Crimes 2,926 3,169 2,554 2,467 2,137 2,154
Part B Crimes 1,253 1,192 1,259 1,683 1,555 1,344
Group C Crimes (Misc.) 23,843 23,400 23,754 24,404 21,826 25,063
Ratio of all Deputies per 1,000 Residents 0.84 0.86 0.86 0.87 0.87 0.87
Part A Crimes = Typically classified as more serious crimes against persons
Part B Crimes = Typically classified as crimes against property and less serious crimes against persons
Group C Crimes = Typically classified as miscellaneous crimes
Data provided by Sheriff Department based on filed police reports
3. A detailed breakdown of city funding? Keith, please help.
2011 – Governmental (1) Funding Sources
Charge for Investment Other Property Inter-
Service Income Income Taxes governmental
14.9% 1.2% 4.5% 57.7% 21.7%
2011 – Special Police Funding Sources
Charge for Investment Other Property Intergovern- General Fund
Service Income Income Taxes mental Subsidy
4.5% .2% 4.5% 43.3% .3% 47.2%
2012 – Governmental (1) Funding Sources
Charge for Investment Other Property Inter-
Service Income Income Taxes governmental
16.7% 1.3% 5.5% 57.4% 19.1%
2012 – Special Police Funding Sources
Charge for Investment Other Property Intergovern- General Fund
Service Income Income Taxes mental Subsidy
4.5% .2% 4.1% 39.1% .3% 51.8%
(1) Governmental funds are comprised of the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, and Capital Project Funds. Enterprise Funds such as Water & Sewer, Internal Service Funds, Trust & Agency Funds, and Component Unit Funds are not considered governmental funds.
4. What constitutes a dedicated millage?
Millage rates are either provided by State Law, a Charter or a special vote of the people. A dedicated millage would indicate that property tax revenue generated by that millage rate provided either by State law, a Charter or a special vote of the people can only be applied for the purpose for which that millage was authorized for.
Here’s some examples:
• A Drain Debt millage established under Chapter 20 of the State Drain Code could not be spread to property for the purpose of reconstructing a Local Road. It could only be spread to property for the purpose of paying Drain related debt service as provided by State law.
• Voters, through a special ballot question, authorize the spreading to property of a Local Road millage. The revenue generated from that millage could not be used to off set Police Service costs since the voters approved that millage for use on Local Roads only.
• The voter approved City Charter authorizes a millage rate for the purpose of Fire Protection. Revenue generated from that millage could only be used for Fire protection.
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