FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 151
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 152 Communications Internal Service Fund Communications FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary - - - $256,217 Benefits - - - 84,131 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - 5,205 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses - - - 45,708 Total - - - $391,261 Program by Fund General (002-4022) - - - $0 ERP Fund (095-0954022) - - - $391,261 Total - - - $391,261 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General (002-4022) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ERP Fund (095-0954022) 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.40 Total 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.40 MISSION To tell the many stories of Independence and engage our community while guided by the City’s strategic plan. ACCOMPLISHMENTS In the 2021-22 Fiscal Year we expanded our team to include the Public Education and Communication Outreach Coordinator, as well as seeing the full impact of the Digital Content Specialist. With these two positions we continue to grow and expand the content, materials, and videos produced for the city further improving our engagement with citizens. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES This year's budget focuses on staff environment, training, and performance. Budget packages include equipment, training, and computer replacement to ensure Communication's staff have the equipment, resources, and training they need to serve the Citizens of Independence. * Excludes headcount that is allocated to other departments.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 153
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 154 Human R esources Internal Service Fund Human Resources FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $617,013 $615,241 $672,340 $660,237 Benefits 266,087 233,084 275,974 272,060 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services 76,099 175,000 165,000 174,600 Equipment 1,496 1,500 - 7,500 Other Operating Expenses 17,545 50,900 23,000 90,300 Total $978,240 $1,075,725 $1,136,314 $1,204,697 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4230) $978,240 $0 $0 $0 ERP Fund (095-0954230) - 1,075,725 $1,136,314 $1,204,697 Total $978,240 $1,075,725 $1,136,314 $1,204,697 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4230) 6.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ERP Fund (095-0954230) 0.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Total 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 MISSION The mission of Human Resources is to assist the City of Independence in meeting the needs of its citizens and achieving the strategic goals of City Council by recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating and retaining a well-trained, professional City staff, responsive to the customer/citizen.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 155
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 156 Law Internal Service Fund Law FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $153,331 $147,975 $145,832 $187,927 Benefits 48,446 47,180 48,251 79,769 Retiree Health Insurance - - 28 - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services 3,263 10,000 8,000 8,000 Equipment 150,244 - - - Other Operating Expenses 370,848 325,400 417,025 448,000 Total $726,132 $530,555 $619,135 $723,696 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4100) $697,734 $182,663 $179,264 $185,216 ERP Fund (095-0954100) - 320,000 412,325 437,600 Grant Fund (015-4150) 28,398 27,892 27,546 100,880 Total $726,132 $530,555 $619,135 $723,696 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4100) 1.00 1.16 1.16 1.16 ERP Fund (095-0954100) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Grant Fund (015-4150) 1.00 0.24 0.24 0.24 Total 2.00 1.40 1.40 1.40 MISSION To conduct and carry on all civil suits, actions, and proceedings; draft or review proposed City ordinances and amendments; and prepare or officially approve as to form all contracts, deeds, bonds, and other documents.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 157
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 158 Technology Services
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 159 Internal Service Fund Technology Services FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $687,773 $1,319,943 $964,972 $1,324,643 Benefits 258,154 549,248 380,482 566,872 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 1,003,993 1,793,073 1,793,000 2,212,514 Professional Services 74,843 219,000 250,000 175,000 Equipment 125,652 137,000 202,000 692,534 Other Operating Expenses 12,925 30,000 34,100 30,000 Total $2,163,340 $4,048,264 $3,624,553 $5,001,563 Program by Fund General (002-4220, 4052) $2,163,340 $0 $0 $0 ERP Fund (095-0954220) - 4,048,264 $3,624,553 $5,001,563 Total $2,163,340 $4,048,264 $3,624,553 $5,001,563 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General (002-4220, 4052) 10.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 ERP Fund (095-0954220) 0.00 15.50 15.50 15.25 Total 10.85 15.50 15.50 15.25 *FY 22 headcount does not include positions previously allocated to other city departments. MISSION The mission of Technology Services is to provide information technology solutions within a secure and reliable environment and support City departments in delivering quality services to the community. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Implemented enterprise-wide multi-factor authentication Implemented a mobile device management system Data center capacity expansion Cyber security tool implementation Implemented a Governance, Risk and Compliance Platform 2022 Digital Cities Survey Winner SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Added capital outlay for security tools Added hosting and maintenance fees for 3rd party hosted public website
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 160 Internal Service Fund Voice and Data Systems FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $0 $0 $0 $0 Benefits - - - - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 45,656 147,486 81,556 95,429 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 680,146 860,280 859,521 635,087 Total $725,802 $1,007,766 $941,077 $730,516 Program by Fund General (002-4221) $725,802 $402,756 $402,757 $461,789 ERP Fund (095-0954221) - 605,010 538,321 268,727 Total $725,802 $1,007,766 $941,078 $730,516 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISSION The mission of Voice and Data Systems is to maintain the telephone trunk system for land line telephones, radios, and to provide internet connectivity to City Departments so that modern communication can exist. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES A new telephone system will be deployed in the early parts of this fiscal year which will result in significant savings
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 161 Internal Service Fund Enterprise Resource Planning & GIS FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $404,257 $515,280 $434,831 $512,943 Benefits 194,588 249,017 217,572 289,868 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services 92,268 173,000 95,000 82,844 Equipment 5,946 - - 429,000 Other Operating Expenses 613,436 610,000 610,000 610,000 Total $1,310,496 $1,547,297 $1,357,403 $1,924,655 Program by Org Key Enterprise Resource Planning (095- 4054) $0 $0 $0 $0 Cityworks & GIS (095-4058) 598,845 644,844 550,103 678,512 ERP (095-4059) 711,651 902,453 807,300 1,246,143 Total $1,310,496 $1,547,297 $1,357,403 $1,924,655 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions Cityworks & GIS (095-4058) 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ERP (095-4059) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Total 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 MISSION Provide innovative GIS-centric solutions within a secure and reliable environment to support City departments in delivering quality services to the community. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Deployed a new GIS server infrastructure Developed an IT solution for Unsafe and Dangerous Buildings Developed an IT solution for Special Assessments Produced over 50 map products Staff presented at the 2022 ESRI National Conference
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 162 Workers’ C omp Workers' Compensation (092) FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $10,213 $0 $4,940 $0 Benefits 2,627 - 2,492 - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 598,424 1,053,654 1,053,654 639,824 Professional Services 2,018,420 3,500,000 2,500,000 4,091,177 Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 160,826 5,000 235,000 17,000 Total $2,790,510 $4,558,654 $3,796,086 $4,748,001 Program by Fund Workers' Compensation (092-6592) $2,790,510 $4,558,654 $3,796,086 $4,748,001 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISSION Internal Service Funds are used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency to other departments or agencies of the government and to other governmental units on a cost-reimbursed basis. This fund is used to account for the costs of the City's self-insured Worker's Compensation claims and administration plan. Workers' Compensation is part of Finance and Administration.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 163 Liability/Risk Management Risk Management (093) FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $10,213 $0 $5,100 $0 Benefits 2,627 - 2,900 - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 1,870,306 1,931,292 1,931,292 2,215,559 Professional Services 103,716 500,000 500,000 1,053,000 Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 546,860 507,000 305,000 87,000 Total $2,533,722 $2,938,292 $2,744,292 $3,355,559 Program by Fund Risk Management (093-4293) $2,533,722 $2,938,292 $2,744,292 $3,355,559 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISSION Internal Service Funds are used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency to other departments or agencies of the government and to other governmental units on a cost-reimbursed basis. The mission of Risk Management is to manage the insurance and programs that safeguard the City's financial, human resource, and capital assets. Risk Management is part of Finance and Administration. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Settled several large claims against City SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Achieved lower renewal costs on property insurance by splitting utility and non-utility coverages.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 164 Director: Lisa Reynolds Collection System Maintenance Central Garage Storm Water Maintenance Engineering Environmental Services Sanitary Sewer Treatment Storm Water Permit Compliance Street Maintenance Facilities Management Municipal Services
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 165 DEPARTMENT MISSION The mission of the Municipal Service Department is to provide quality, reliable, and responsive public services for the Independence community. The Department must proactively and reactively maintain City infrastructure such as streets, facilities, sanitary sewer, stormwater mitigation, and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the Department is dedicated to public health and environmental protection through the enforcement of local,state, and federal laws. Ensuring a motivated and professional staff is essential to the success of the Department. SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL CHANGES Transitioned to the Enterprise lease program for a large portion of the City fleet Began proactive debris pickup activities with contractor (ARPA funds) Implemented new street sweeping program focusing on both water quality and beautification. STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION Goal: Improve customer Service and communication Transitioning to a single department phone number to field calls for all divisions to enhance the customer experience by decreasing the number of transfers required to put them in contact with the right person. Goal: Ensure City finances are stable and sustainable Transitioned to the Enterprise lease program for a large portion of the City fleet Planning next cost of service study Working to implement equipment replacement accounts to control cost and manage budget impact of large projects. Goal: Achieve livability, choice, access, health, and safety through a quality-built environment Design and construct projectsthat enhance major corridors and provide alternative modes of transportation Work with On a Roll committee to implement recommendations. Implement pavement preventative maintenance program to help improve road condition Use data to determine streets with greatest need for overlay. Improve street lighting and sidewalks in priority locations. Ensure Complete Streets policy is implemented during all new construction and renovation. Evaluate space and maintenance needs for city buildings and develop a long-term strategy for needed improvements Work with contractor and staff to remove large debris from the ROW.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 166 Municipal Services FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Department Programs Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditure s Proposed Budget Administration (5001) $992,240 $1,154,243 $1,084,612 $1,269,552 Engineering (5011) 914,459 1,190,492 751,007 1,226,654 Facilities Management (5015) 1,114,607 1,127,372 1,112,843 1,247,586 Street Maintenance (5111, 5112) 3,323,804 3,765,670 3,640,782 3,989,053 Storm Water (5261-3) 2,597,325 3,235,539 2,648,616 3,378,950 Central Garage (090) 2,723,228 2,908,567 2,546,629 2,968,069 Sanitary Sewer (030) 22,749,423 28,214,289 25,931,442 28,741,882 Capital Projects 25,873,098 9,806,836 8,992,454 31,598,746 Debt 6,661,080 7,983,248 7,983,272 7,990,424 Transfers Out - - - - Total $66,949,264 $59,386,256 $54,691,656 $82,410,916 Department by Expenditure Category Salaries $7,049,799 $8,517,301 $6,858,447 $8,158,221 Benefits 3,879,708 4,668,835 3,897,566 4,777,677 Retiree Health Insurance 717,614 774,000 721,879 780,884 Internal Services 3,504,090 5,008,433 4,981,583 5,246,020 Professional Services 909,472 1,588,740 1,448,884 1,943,800 Equipment 787,760 929,800 715,700 833,300 Other Operating Expenses 17,525,522 20,068,563 19,051,371 21,041,344 Total - Operations & Maintenance $34,373,965 $41,555,672 $37,675,430 $42,781,246 Capital Improvements 25,873,098 9,806,836 8,992,454 31,598,746 Debt 6,702,201 8,023,772 8,023,772 8,030,924 Transfers Out - - - - Total - All Expenditures $66,949,264 $59,386,256 $54,691,656 $82,410,916 Department by Fund General Fund (002) $5,454,243 $5,972,696 $5,399,779 $6,350,672 Central Garage (090) 2,723,228 2,908,567 2,546,629 2,968,069 Sanitary Sewer (030) 28,935,912 36,203,389 32,493,377 41,314,860 Street Improvements Sales Tax (011) 24,505,367 9,566,065 10,307,208 24,928,365 Stormwater Sales Tax (013) 5,331,192 4,735,539 3,944,663 $6,848,950 Total $66,949,264 $59,386,256 $54,691,656 $82,410,916
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 167 Full-Time Equivalent Employees* General Fund (002) 44.44 41.70 41.70 43.83 Central Garage (090) 9.30 9.30 9.30 9.30 Sanitary Sewer (030) 69.83 74.78 74.78 71.90 Street Improvements Sales Tax (011) 8.10 7.55 7.55 7.55 Stormwater Sales Tax (013) 16.93 21.00 21.00 18.25 Total 148.60 154.33 154.33 150.83 *In FY 2021-22, FTE was restated to include temporary, intern, and non-departmental positions. DEPARTMENT MISSION The mission of the Municipal Service Department is to provide quality, reliable, and responsive public services for the Independence community. The Department must proactively and reactively maintain City infrastructure such as streets, facilities, sanitary sewer, stormwater mitigation, and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the Department is dedicated to public health and environmental protection through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Ensuring a motivated and professional staff is essential to the success of the Department. SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL CHANGES Transitioned to the Enterprise lease program for a large portion of the City fleet. Began proactive debris pickup activities with contractor (ARPA funds). Implemented new street sweeping program focusing on both water quality and beautification. STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION Goal: Improve customer Service and communication Transitioning to a single department phone number to field calls for all divisions to enhance the customer experience by decreasing the number of transfers required to put them in contact with the right person. Goal: Ensure City finances are stable and sustainable Transitioned to the Enterprise lease program for a large portion of the City fleet. Planning next cost of service study Working to implement equipment replacement accounts to control cost and manage budget impact of large projects. Goal: Achieve livability, choice, access, health, and safety through a quality-built environment Design and construct projects that enhance major corridors and provide alternative modes of transportation. Work with On a Roll committee to implement recommendations. Implement pavement preventative maintenance program to help improve road condition. Use data to determine streets with greatest need for overlay. Improve street lighting and sidewalks in priority locations Ensure Complete Streets policy is implemented during all new construction and renovation Evaluate space and maintenance needs for city buildings and develop a long-term strategy for needed improvements PERFORMANCE METRICS
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 168 Municipal Services Administration FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salaries $231,443 $188,230 $135,400 $192,416 Benefits 82,360 142,822 162,497 134,379 Retiree Health Insurance 343,316 370,000 332,501 370,000 Internal Services 331,655 444,191 444,191 563,257 Professional Services 35 - - - Equipment - 2,000 2,000 2,500 Other Operating Expenses 3,431 7,000 8,023 7,000 Total $992,240 $1,154,243 $1,084,612 $1,269,552 Program by Fund General Fund (002-5001, 5013) $992,240 $1,154,243 $1,084,612 $1,269,552 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 PROGRAM MISSION The Administration Division is responsible for the supervision and administration of the Public Works division, including support and response to the City Manager and City Council. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Operating expenses increased primarily due to Tech Services ($31,000) and General Fund Risk Management ($160,000) being centralized in this org key.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 169 Municipal Services Engineering FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $448,214 $549,484 $271,762 $64,945 Benefits 329,473 361,703 237,739 411,244 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 44,172 62,905 62,905 83,665 Professional Services 18,346 100,500 90,000 254,900 Equipment - 5,000 5,000 118,000 Other Operating Expenses 74,254 110,900 83,600 293,900 Total $914,459 $1,190,492 $751,006 $1,226,653 Program by Fund General Fund (002-5011) $914,459 $1,190,492 $751,006 $1,226,653 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 12.54 11.10 11.10 12.60 MISSION The Engineering Division provides public works services through the following work elements: plan review, design, investigations, studies, contract specifications, inspections, permits and traffic engineering, land acquisition for public improvements, and tracking project reimbursements on construction projects.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 170 Municipal Services Facilities Maintenance FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $419,651 $383,531 $400,403 $434,801 Benefits 179,341 179,267 138,466 166,225 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 31,976 44,874 41,874 64,260 Professional Services 266 300 100 50,300 Equipment 2,518 1,500 1,500 2,000 Other Operating Expenses 480,855 517,900 530,500 530,000 Total $1,114,607 $1,127,372 $1,112,843 $1,247,586 Program by Fund General Fund (002-5015) $1,114,607 $1,127,372 $1,112,843 $1,247,586 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 9.50 9.50 9.50 10.13 MISSION The Facilities Management Division is responsible for maintenance and repair of existing City facilities as well as the design and construction management of new construction and remodeling projects to provide a safe and comfortable environment for City employees and citizens.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 171 Street Mai ntenance Municipal Services Street Maintenance FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $1,286,626 $1,297,528 $1,210,900 $1,371,374 Benefits 701,900 732,079 614,556 740,476 Retiree Health Insurance 2,872 4,000 3,020 10,884 Internal Services 507,181 500,663 500,663 638,820 Professional Services 13,757 3,000 17,000 12,200 Equipment 47,506 152,000 281,700 147,200 Other Operating Expenses 723,536 1,035,900 972,442 1,027,600 Debt 40,427 40,500 40,500 40,500 Transfers Out - - - - Total $3,323,804 $3,765,670 $3,640,782 $3,989,053 Program by Fund General Fund (002-5111) $2,432,937 $2,500,589 $2,451,318 $2,606,881 Street Improvement Sales Tax (011-5112) 890,867 1,265,081 $1,189,464 $1,382,173 Total $3,323,804 $3,765,670 $3,640,782 $3,989,053 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-5111) 20.80 19.50 19.50 19.50 Street Improvement Sales Tax (011-5112) 8.10 7.55 7.55 7.55 Total 28.90 27.05 27.05 27.05 MISSION Street Maintenance is responsible for maintaining 575 miles of City streets and 38 bridge structures, as well as the coordination of the Drop-Off Depot events.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 172 Stormwater Municipal Services Storm Water Operations & Maintenance FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $762,435 $1,196,715 $910,476 $1,071,393 Benefits 421,479 504,424 384,080 502,373 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 62,805 83,000 81,800 281,820 Professional Services 522,894 837,540 778,400 894,000 Equipment 517,585 168,300 85,000 152,000 Debt 694 - - - Other Operating Expenses 309,432 445,560 408,860 477,364 Total $2,597,325 $3,235,539 $2,648,616 $3,378,950 Program by Fund Storm Water Sales Tax Fund (013) $2,597,325 $3,235,539 $2,648,616 $3,378,950 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 16.93 21.00 21.00 18.25 MISSION The mission of the Storm Water Program is to maintain the City's storm water system to the standards of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources so that the MS4 operating permit is granted to the City. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Added 2 FTE's to deal with the ever-increasing number of required system repairs
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 173 Central Gar age Municipal Services Central Garage (Internal Service Fund) FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $454,462 $561,823 $462,754 $571,124 Benefits 238,118 291,544 232,864 286,422 Retiree Health Insurance 44,854 52,000 42,278 52,000 Internal Services 35,737 105,800 100,050 121,123 Professional Services 419 400 384 400 Equipment 38,852 8,000 7,000 2,000 Other Operating Expenses 1,910,786 1,889,000 1,701,300 1,935,000 Total $2,723,228 $2,908,567 $2,546,629 $2,968,069 Program by Fund Central Garage (090) $2,723,228 $2,908,567 $2,546,629 $2,968,069 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 9.30 9.30 9.30 9.30 MISSION Internal Service Funds are used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency to other departments or agencies of the government and to other governmental units on a cost-reimbursed basis. This fund is used to account for costs of maintenance of the City's fleet of vehicles and mobile equipment and related charges to other departments.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 174 Sanitary Sew er Municipal Services Sanitary Sewer FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Department Programs Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Administration (5201) $567,940 $503,192 $456,036 $508,949 Facilities (5215) 1,121,521 1,512,534 1,350,313 1,389,576 Treatment Facilities (5220) 2,317,630 3,113,448 2,697,979 3,462,161 Collection System Maintenance (5230) 2,968,437 4,940,251 3,472,467 4,996,243 Environmental Services (5240) 669,350 781,841 700,401 808,921 Inter-Jurisdictional Agencies (5210) 8,213,216 9,224,891 9,005,000 9,721,568 Sewer Non-Departmental (6530) 6,891,329 8,138,132 8,249,247 7,854,465 Capital Projects - 1,750,000 322,863 $6,330,000 Debt 6,186,488 6,239,100 6,239,072 6,242,978 Transfers Out - - - - Total $28,935,912 $36,203,389 $32,493,377 $41,314,860 Department by Expenditure Category Salaries $3,446,968 $4,339,990 $3,466,752 $4,452,168 Benefits 1,927,037 2,456,996 2,127,363 2,536,558 Retiree Health Insurance 326,572 348,000 344,081 348,000 Internal Services 2,490,563 3,767,000 3,750,100 3,493,076 Professional Services 353,755 647,000 563,000 732,000 Equipment 181,300 593,000 333,500 409,600 Other Operating Expenses 14,023,229 16,062,303 15,346,646 16,770,480 Total - Operations & Maintenance $22,749,423 $28,214,289 $25,931,442 $28,741,882 Capital Improvements - 1,750,000 322,863 $6,330,000 Debt 6,186,488 6,239,100 6,239,072 6,242,978 Transfers Out - - - - Total - All Expenditures $28,935,912 $36,203,389 $32,493,377 $41,314,860 Department by Fund Sanitary Sewer (030) $28,935,912 $36,203,389 $32,493,377 $41,314,860 Full-Time Equivalent Employees* Sanitary Sewer (030) 69.83 74.78 74.78 71.90 *In FY 2021-22, FTE was restated to include temporary, intern, and non-departmental positions. DEPARTMENT MISSION Sanitary Sewer, formally known as Water Pollution Control, is part of Municipal Services, and is responsible for the maintenance and enforcement of the City's water pollution control policies and regulations.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 175 Municipal Services Sanitary Sewer Administration FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $284,686 $301,354 $277,529 $301,964 Benefits 115,878 122,538 117,107 127,685 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 137,707 - - - Professional Services 742 5,000 3,000 5,000 Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 28,926 74,300 58,400 74,300 Total $567,940 $503,192 $456,036 $508,949 Program by Fund Sanitary Sewer (030-5201) $567,940 $503,192 $456,036 $508,949 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 3.05 2.55 2.55 2.55 MISSION The mission of the Administration program is to provide leadership and back-office support for the development, maintenance and enforcement of the City's water pollution control policies and regulations. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Operating expenses increased primarily due to Tech Services charges being centralized in this org key.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 176 Municipal Services Sanitary Sewer Facilities FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $477,310 $491,247 $460,706 $497,560 Benefits 264,293 283,187 254,007 273,216 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 3,422 19,900 14,700 26,700 Professional Services 53,087 119,000 115,000 115,000 Equipment 9,650 115,000 115,000 80,000 Other Operating Expenses 313,759 484,200 390,900 397,100 Total $1,121,521 $1,512,534 $1,350,313 $1,389,576 Program by Fund Sanitary Sewer (030-5215) $1,121,521 $1,512,534 $1,350,313 $1,389,576 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 MISSION The mission of the Facilities division is to ensure reliable operation of wastewater collection and treatment systems through preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 177 Municipal Services Sanitary Sewer Treatment Facilities FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $791,336 $730,158 $753,102 $845,437 Benefits 377,935 431,890 406,877 477,124 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 6,072 16,400 17,000 12,500 Professional Services 33,486 106,500 60,000 106,500 Equipment - - 5,000 - Other Operating Expenses 1,108,802 1,828,500 1,456,000 2,020,600 Total $2,317,630 $3,113,448 $2,697,979 $3,462,161 Program by Fund Sanitary Sewer (030-5220) $2,317,630 $3,113,448 $2,697,979 $3,462,161 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 14.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 MISSION The mission of the Treatment Facilities program is to operate and maintain the Rock Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan and thirteen pumping stations throughout the City so that wastewater meets all National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit limits
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 178 Municipal Services Sanitary Sewer Collection System Maintenance FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $1,399,843 $2,316,247 $1,499,307 $2,285,722 Benefits 640,342 1,078,504 694,151 1,111,021 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 138,539 127,000 119,100 115,200 Professional Services 218,194 391,500 360,000 455,500 Equipment 136,843 439,300 211,000 329,600 Other Operating Expenses 434,676 587,700 588,908 699,200 Total $2,968,437 $4,940,251 $3,472,467 $4,996,243 Program by Fund Sanitary Sewer (030-5230) $2,968,437 $4,940,251 $3,472,467 $4,996,243 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 36.54 44.40 44.40 41.65 MISSION The mission of Collection System Maintenance is to maintain over 614 miles of sanitary sewer pipe and over 14,720 manholes to a level that minimizes the number and frequency of overflows and backups. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Added 2 FTE's dedicated to the construction crew
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 179 Municipal Services Sanitary Sewer Environmental Services FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $397,513 $430,775 $417,821 $456,897 Benefits 175,374 207,666 188,579 218,224 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 3,717 13,600 9,200 14,600 Professional Services 12,069 25,000 25,000 50,000 Equipment 34,794 38,700 2,500 - Other Operating Expenses 45,882 66,100 57,300 69,200 Total $669,350 $781,841 $700,401 $808,921 Program by Fund Sanitary Sewer (030-5240) $669,350 $781,841 $700,401 $808,921 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 8.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 MISSION The mission of the Environmental Services program is to inspect, sample and analyze industrial sewage discharges to determine compliance with National Pretreatment regulations.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 180 Municipal Services Sanitary Sewer Inter-Jurisdictional Agencies FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $0 $0 $0 $0 Benefits - - - - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 8,213,216 9,224,891 9,005,000 9,721,568 Total $8,213,216 $9,224,891 $9,005,000 $9,721,568 Program by Fund Sanitary Sewer (030-5210) $8,213,216 $9,224,891 $9,005,000 $9,721,568 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISSION The mission of the Inter-Jurisdictional program is to provide administrative support for cooperative sewer services within the contiguous watersheds of adjoining municipalities and the Little Blue Valley Sewer District. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Little Blue Valley Sewer District rate increase ($830,740)
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 181 Municipal Services Sanitary Sewer Non-Departmental FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $96,279 $70,209 $58,286 $64,588 Benefits 353,216 333,211 466,642 329,289 Retiree Health Insurance 326,572 348,000 344,081 348,000 Internal Services 2,201,105 3,590,100 3,590,100 3,324,076 Professional Services 36,177 - - - Equipment 13 - - - Other Operating Expenses 3,877,968 3,796,612 3,790,138 3,788,512 Transfers Out - - - Total $6,891,329 $8,138,132 $8,249,247 $7,854,465 Program by Fund Sanitary Sewer (030-6530) $6,891,329 $8,138,132 $8,249,247 $7,854,465 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 0.99 0.58 0.58 0.45 MISSION Provides funding for department-wide activities not attributable to one single sewer program. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Increase in salaries includes Worker's Comp increase ($75,000). - Increase in operating expenses includes centralization of tech services and ERP charges.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 182 Municipal Services Capital Projects FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Street Improvements Sales Tax (011) $23,139,231 $6,556,836 $7,373,544 $21,798,746 Stormwater Sales Tax (013) 2,733,867 1,500,000 1,296,047 3,470,000 Sanitary Sewer (030) 1,750,000 322,863 6,330,000 Total $25,873,098 $9,806,836 $8,992,454 $31,598,746 Capital Projects for FY 2023-24 Project Title and Number Amount 132301 - US Army Corps of Engineers Study of Little Blue River Watershed $175,000 112201 - Pavement Preventative Maintenance Operations 4,600,000 112102 - Truman Connected Phase I 800,000 112401 - Truman Connected Phase II 130,000 131802 - Emergency Transportation Projects 475,000 112402 - Noland Road Multimodal Corridor 260,000 112403 - Winner Road Complete Streets 300,000 112111- 23rd Street Complete Streets 105,000 572202 - Springbranch Garage Complex 2,650,000 132401 - Woodbury at E 25th Street S 100,000 130508 - Trenchless Technology 200,000 132402 - Rock Creek Watershed Pipe Replacement 200,000 132402 - Rock Creek Watershed Replacement ARPA Reimbursable 800,000 131901 - Barnes Place 535,000 132403 - Glenwood to Brookside 350,000 132101 - Fairmount Highland 300,000 132404 - Nickel Ave. Box Culvert 250,000 302205 - Clarifier Rehabilitation 1,800,000 302402 - Grit Removal 750,000 302301 - Sludge Thickening Process Improvements 200,000 9757 - Trenchless Technology 500,000 302103 - Pump Stations Improvements and Maintenance 150,000 302203 - Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements from Streambanks 300,000 302004 - Neighborhood Projects 150,000 302401 - Cost of Service Study 100,000 302403 - Pressure Cleaning Truck 250,000 $16,430,000
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 183 Grant Reimbursable Project Portion (projects contingent upon grant approval) Amount 112402 - Noland Road Multimodal Corridor 1,040,000 112102 - Truman Connected Phase I 2,700,000 112401 - Truman connected Phase II 500,000 111902 - Square Streetscape - CDBG & RAISE 3,885,000 110807 - Sidewalks to Parks 329,746 111801 - US 24 Highway Phase I 1,400,000 112303 - Little Blue Pkwy & I-70 Interchange 3,040,000 112408 - Little Blue Pkwy & Jackson Dr Improvements 2,128,000 112406 - Independence Historic Trails 146,000 $15,168,746
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 184 Municipal Services Debt FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Debt Service $6,661,080 $7,983,248 $7,983,272 $7,990,424 Program by Fund Street Improvements Sales Tax (011) $434,148 $1,744,148 $1,744,200 $1,747,446 Sanitary Sewer (030) 6,186,488 6,239,100 6,239,072 6,242,978 Total $6,661,080 $7,983,248 $7,983,272 $7,990,424 Debt Issuance Issue 2012B - Sanitary Sewer Principal $940,000 $0 $0 $0 Interest 449,610 - - - Fees 3,417 - - - Total $1,393,027 $0 $0 $0 Issue 2013C - Sanitary Sewer Principal $1,025,000 $0 $0 $0 Interest 641,633 - - - Fees 2,500 - - - Total $1,669,133 $0 $0 $0 Issue 2014C - Sanitary Sewer Principal $315,000 $325,000 $325,000 $345,000 Interest 752,625 741,350 741,350 724,600 Fees 4,998 5,000 5,000 5,000 Total $1,072,623 $1,071,350 $1,071,350 $1,074,600 Issue 2021 A&B - Sanitary Sewer Principal $0 $3,210,000 $3,210,000 $3,270,000 Interest 1,416,401 1,947,750 1,947,750 1,888,378 Fees 635,305 10,000 10,000 10,000 Total $2,051,705 $5,167,750 $5,167,750 $5,168,378 Lease Purchase 19LP - Street Sales Tax Principal $0 $1,310,000 $1,310,000 $1,345,000 Interest 434,148 434,200 434,200 402,446 Fees - - - - Total $434,148 $1,744,200 $1,744,200 $1,747,446
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 185
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 186 Office of the City Manager City Manager Walker Deputy City Manager & Public Utilities & Animal Community Development Parks, Recreation & Tourism Policy and Leadership Office of the City Manager
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 187 Office of the City Manager FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Department Programs Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget City Manager (4021) $819,620 $780,579 $678,963 $946,995 PIO (4022) $278,810 $321,408 $285,123 $0 Emergency Preparedness (4023) - - 190,100 345,484 Total $1,098,431 $1,101,987 $1,154,186 $1,292,479 Department by Expenditure Category Salaries $726,368 $653,379 $644,142 $662,257 Benefits 232,794 251,953 314,492 251,021 Retiree Health Insurance 53,511 65,000 55,691 65,000 Internal Services - 59,801 65,351 219,155 Professional Services 30,349 - 21,200 3,000 Equipment 4,191 2,221 5,500 4,721 Debt 1,819 - - - Other Operating Expenses 49,398 69,633 47,810 87,325 Total $1,098,431 $1,101,987 $1,154,186 $1,292,479 Department by Fund General Fund (002) $1,098,431 $1,101,987 $1,154,186 $1,292,479 ERP Fund (095) - - - Total $ 1,098,431 $ 1,101,987 $ 1,154,186 $ 1,292,479 Full-Time Equivalent Employees* General Fund (002) 6.83 6.50 9.00 7.75
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 188 Office of the City Manager City Manager FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salaries $523,237 $441,171 $368,719 $516,243 Benefits 169,784 182,229 139,560 197,836 Retiree Health Insurance 53,511 65,000 55,691 65,000 Internal Services - 57,033 57,283 124,770 Professional Services 30,250 - 20,000 - Equipment 4,191 2,221 5,500 4,721 Debt 1,819 - - - Other Operating Expenses 36,828 32,925 32,210 38,425 Total $819,620 $780,579 $678,963 $946,995 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4021) $819,620 $780,579 $678,963 $946,995 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions* 3.50 3.50 3.50 4.25 PROGRAM MISSION The mission of the City Manager is to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City government so that Mayor and City Council-directed policies are implemented and city services are delivered efficiently and effectively. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Legislative Affairs Officer has moved from Mayor & Council Org to the City Manager's Office * Excludes headcount that is allocated to other departments.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 189 Office of the City Manager Public Information Office FY 2021-22 FY 2022- 23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023- 24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $203,131 $212,208 $209,323 $0 Benefits 63,010 69,724 73,032 - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 2,768 2,768 - Professional Services 99 - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 12,570 36,708 - - Total $278,810 $321,408 $285,123 $0 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4022) $278,810 $321,408 $285,123 $0 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions* 3.33 3.00 3.00 0.00 MISSION To tell the many stories of Independence and engage our community while guided by the City’s strategic plan. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES The Communications Department (PIO) has moved into the Internal Service Fund beginning FY 2023- 24
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 190 Office of the City Manager Emergency Preparedness FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salaries $0 $0 $66,100 $146,014 Benefits - - 101,900 53,185 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - 5,300 94,385 Professional Services - - 1,200 3,000 Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses - - 15,600 48,900 Total $0 $0 $190,100 $345,484 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4023) $0 $0 $190,100 $345,484 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions* 0.00 0.00 2.50 3.50 PROGRAM MISSION The Emergency Preparedness Division is responsible for support during times of disaster for all local, state, and federal departments across the spectrum of the emergency management functions, including preparedness, response, prevention, and recovery.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 191
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 192 Offices of the Mayor and City Council Mayor and City Council Manager Council Clerk
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 193 Offices of the Mayor and City Council FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Department Programs Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Mayor (4004) $250,999 $153,605 $191,070 $0 City Council (4002) 475,734 445,767 446,751 1,174,882 City Clerk (4012) 645,060 266,577 480,879 - Management Analyst (4003) 46,164 87,357 112,474 - Total $1,417,958 $953,306 $1,231,176 $1,174,882 Department by Expenditure Category Salaries $577,084 $486,693 $538,690 $391,011 Benefits 282,094 267,683 270,114 245,490 Retiree Health Insurance 46,299 52,000 48,308 46,000 Internal Services 1,000 92,276 92,376 131,771 Professional Services 455,609 - 227,870 300,000 Equipment - - 5,285 2,500 Other Operating Expenses 55,871 54,310 48,532 58,110 Total $1,417,958 $952,962 $1,231,176 $1,174,882 Department by Fund General Fund (002) $1,417,957 $953,306 $1,231,175 $1,1784,882 Full-Time Equivalent Employees General Fund (002) 12.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 DEPARTMENT MISSION Process, record, and report all transactions in a timely and accurate manner using sound business practices and methods. In performing our mission, we will maintain a well-trained staff and utilize the tools provided by the City to their greatest advantage.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 194 Offices of the Mayor and City Council Office of the Mayor FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salaries $110,450 $46,500 $80,275 - Benefits 59,260 33,415 33,818 - Retiree Health Insurance 5,515 6,000 5,913 - Internal Services - 37,190 37,190 - Professional Services 50,709 - - - Equipment - - 3,600 - Other Operating Expenses 25,065 30,500 30,275 - Total $250,999 $153,605 $191,070 - Program by Fund General Fund (002-4004) $250,999 $153,605 $191,070 - Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 PROGRAM MISSION The mission of the Mayor is to serve as the presiding officer of the City Council, as provided by the City Charter. As the presiding officer, the Mayor works with other members of the City Council to enact legislation and make appointments to various advisory boards and commissions.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 195 Offices of the Mayor and City Council City Council FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $297,717 $240,616 $252,869 $391,011 Benefits 155,084 149,969 139,552 245,490 Retiree Health Insurance 13,946 17,000 13,661 46,000 Internal Services - 28,172 28,172 131,771 Professional Services - - - 300,000 Equipment - - 1,685 2,500 Other Operating Expenses 8,986 10,010 10,812 58,110 Total $475,734 $445,767 $446,751 $1,174,882 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4002) $475,734 $445,767 $446,751 $1,174,882 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 7.00 7.00 7.00 11.00 MISSION The mission of the City Council is to enact legislation that protects the health, peace, property, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Independence. The Council consists of four members elected by the voters of the Council District, and two members elected at-large, or by all Independence voters.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 196 Offices of the Mayor and City Council City Clerk FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $133,575 $137,917 $130,156 - Benefits 56,926 58,946 59,660 - Retiree Health Insurance 26,839 29,000 28,734 - Internal Services 1,000 26,914 27,014 - Professional Services 404,900 - 227,870 - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 21,819 13,800 7,445 - Total $645,059 $266,577 $480,879 - Program by Fund General Fund (002-4012) $645,059 $266,577 $480,879 - Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 MISSION The mission of the City Clerk is to manage and record the official proceedings of the City of Independence so that the official business of the City is duly recorded and maintained. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES This org has been consolidated with the City Council, Mayor and Management Analyst into one org. Expenditures will now be budgeted and recorded in org 4002. ACCOMPLISHMENTS In working with all departments, we have streamlined the records request process, and become more consistent when it comes to open records requests. Our current processes are more closely aligned with the Missouri Sunshine Law and the Independence City Code. This continues to be a focus in FY 23/24 to continue to improve this process. The Clerk’s Office has tackled some big projects when it comes to converting paper records into electronic records. This creates efficiencies when it comes to pulling older records for staff and the public. INDEPENDENCE ACTION PLAN CONNECTION Our primary connection to the Independence Action Plan is being Customer Focused with effective engagement with the community. Updates to the records request process has resulted in faster and more frequent responses to the requestor, and a one stop shop for obtaining public records.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 197 Offices of the Mayor and City Council Management Analyst FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Program by Expenditure Category Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Salary $35,341 $61,660 $75,389 $0 Benefits 10,824 25,353 37,085 - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 344 - - Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses - - - - Total $46,164 $87,357 $112,474 $0 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4003) $46,164 $87,357 $112,474 $0 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 MISSION The mission of the Management Analyst program is to systematically and continuously examine all works of the City in order to identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase program efficiency, improve program effectiveness, and enhance professionalism of the administration of the City. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES This org has been consolidated with the City Council, Mayor and City Clerk into one org. Expenditures will now be budgeted and recorded in org 4002.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 198 Public Safety Fire
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 199 Fire FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Department Programs Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Administration (4611) $1,840,910 $2,298,556 $2,202,899 $2,486,579 Operations (4621) 22,112,258 19,866,993 21,385,060 20,615,343 Emergency Medical Services (4622) 249,494 277,697 251,118 231,121 Fire Prevention (4631) 914,393 952,686 907,664 982,288 Maintenance (4641) 77,680 66,625 72,525 71,276 Training (4651) 86,352 51,287 88,169 17,523 Emergency Preparedness (4661,4650) 366,478 297,653 262,128 59,629 Sales Tax (4671) 2,515,759 6,895,086 4,377,169 10,264,971 Total $28,163,325 $30,706,583 $29,546,732 $34,728,729 Department by Expenditure Category Salaries $15,514,777 $16,015,249 $15,035,554 $16,145,564 Benefits 8,433,813 8,261,609 9,223,246 8,994,409 Retiree Health Insurance 1,205,775 1,278,000 1,187,163 1,278,000 Internal Services 547,119 950,275 945,475 1,566,131 Professional Services 106,607 204,800 193,300 255,000 Equipment 1,058,860 2,573,400 1,575,000 1,268,350 Other Operating Expenses 1,198,741 1,325,450 1,289,297 1,523,538 Capital Improvements - - - 3,600,000 Debt Service 97,632 97,800 97,697 97,736 Total $28,163,325 $30,706,583 $29,546,732 $34,728,729 Department by Fund General Fund (002) $25,281,087 $23,513,844 $24,907,434 $24,404,130 Grant Fund (015) 168,794 - 93,472 59,629 Fire Protection Sales Tax (017) 2,515,759 6,895,086 4,377,169 10,264,971 Total $27,965,641 $30,408,930 $29,378,076 $34,728,729 Full-Time Equivalent Employees General Fund (002) 175.50 174.50 172.00 173.00 Grant Fund (015) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fire Protection Sales Tax (017) 2.00 24.00 24.00 31.00 Total 177.50 198.50 196.00 204.00
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 200 DEPARTMENT MISSION The Independence Fire Department will meet the challenges of present and future community needs through pro-active leadership, dedication to our core values, provision of quality All-Hazard emergency services, and community risk-reduction strategies in an efficient and effective manner. SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL CHANGES The most significant change this year to the Fire Department budget came from the passage of the one-half percent Fire Protection Sales Tax approved in November of 2021. This new tax will has allowed us to continue provisions for apparatus, equipment, maintenance, and training for the department, it is also providing funds to maintain full staffing on apparatus, add an additional unit and add 1 additional Battalion Chief per shift (3). Planning has also begun on station replacement and addition.