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The
City of Robbinsdale collects property taxes from property owners to pay for basic
government services. Basic government services include the following: |
| Administration
– The Administration function accounts for direct activities related to the City
Council, general administration, assessing, finance, and elections. This function
ensures that government services as established by the City Council are being delivered in
an accountable manner. |
| Community Development
- Residents are served through maintaining and improving the Community’s physical
features through planning, official controls, housing programs, and redevelopment. |
| Police Protection – The Police Department is
committed to providing citizens with a safe community through continuous patrols, traffic
enforcement, crime investigation, school liaison services, and emergency responses. |
| Fire
Protection -
The Fire Department is committed to serving the citizens by protecting their lives and
property through the provision of fire prevention and suppression services. |
Recreation
– Provides the opportunity for citizens of all ages to participate in planned
recreational and leisure activities. |
Forestry - Maintains
the City’s shade tree management program, which includes the removal of diseased
trees, tree trimming, reforestation, and weed inspections. |
Engineering
– Services provided by the Engineering Department include building permits and
inspections, rental housing licensing and inspections, code enforcement (nuisances), and
project management and coordination of street and building improvement projects. |
| Public
Works
– The Public Works Department maintains the City’s government buildings, parks,
and streets. Services include general building maintenance; turf maintenance;
ballfield maintenance; park facility and equipment maintenance; street sweeping and
patching; snow plowing; and maintaining street lights, signs, and traffic lights. |
| Debt
Service – Represents the payments related to the borrowing of funds through
the issuance of bonds or notes to pay for needed capital acquisitions and improvements. |
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| Pie Chart depicting percentage allocation
of costs to provide basic government services |
| Pie Charts
depicting annual and monthly costs for a median valued home |
