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Professional Standards
BUDGET
The annual base budget and capital budget for the police department is established by the Police Chief and staff within the department. The city administration and finance department are equally involved in the budget process. The adopted fiscal budget for 2012 was approved at $3,919,257.
In 2011 and 2012, the police department had expenditures of $132,880 in other improvements within the Law Enforcement Center. According to the Steele County Assessor’s Office, the Law Enforcement Center has seen a market value increase of $558,100 over the last two years. This is largely due to the fact the City of Owatonna has an in-house construction department. The police department’s forfeiture budget significantly assisted with the purchase of technology, furniture, and equipment.
Even in difficult financial times, the police department has consistently managed its budget with the future in mind.
