FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 201 Fire 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 $229,751 $225,529 $233,692 $253,172 Benefits 122,591 125,784 121,801 132,944 Retiree Health Insurance 1,205,775 1,278,000 1,187,163 1,278,000 Internal Services 43,356 430,243 430,243 788,963 Professional Services 3,951 9,000 - 9,000 Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 235,487 230,000 230,000 24,500 Total $1,840,910 $2,298,556 $2,202,899 $2,486,579 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4611) $1,840,910 $2,298,556 $2,202,899 $2,486,579 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4611) 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 PROGRAM MISSION The Administration Division is responsible for the overall management of the department and ensures that strategic goals and objectives meet the visions and mission of the department. ACCOMPLISHMENTS After completion of a Community Risk Assessment and Standard of Cover, the Fire Department has created a Strategic Plan. The Goals, Objectives and Critical Tasks of the IFD Strategic Plan will have alignment with the COI Action Plan in increasing safety and improving public infrastructure and facilities. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Increases in Interfund Charges
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 202 Fire Operations 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 $13,867,322 $12,122,974 $12,944,713 $12,505,994 Benefits 7,730,804 7,352,318 8,033,739 7,503,012 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 421,720 350,201 350,201 545,537 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 68,014 17,000 32,010 36,300 Debt Service 24,397 24,500 24,397 24,500 Total $22,112,258 $19,866,993 $21,385,060 $20,615,343 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4621) $22,112,258 $19,866,993 $21,385,060 $20,615,343 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4621) 161.00 160.00 160.00 162.00 MISSION The mission of the Fire Operations Division is to serve the emergent needs of the community with response to emergency medical calls, fires, explosions, bomb threats, vehicle accidents, homeland security terrorism, hazardous chemical spills, and other emergency calls. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Completed 3 hiring process for a total of 23 Firefighter position, new and attrition. Improved scheduling through online cloud-based software to modernize process and new software for electronic inspections. Updated over 15 Standard Operation Procedures.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 203 Fire Emergency Medical 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 $111,863 $115,259 $108,680 $118,135 Benefits 68,332 73,037 53,587 65,269 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 5,061 851 1,051 1,967 Professional Services 35,625 42,800 42,800 - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 28,612 45,750 45,000 45,750 Total $249,494 $277,697 $251,118 $231,121 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4622) $249,494 $277,697 $251,118 $231,121 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4622) 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 MISSION The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Wellness Division is responsible for the training and operation of emergency medical services to ensure firefighters can provide basic and advanced life support measures to the citizens. SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL CHANGES On additional ARCH Paramedic position was added for FY 2023-24. The position will be funded initially by ARPA dollars and will transition to the Marijuana Sales Tax Fund once collections begin.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 204 Fire Prevention 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 $574,010 $620,532 $603,424 $645,518 Benefits 292,161 272,489 252,576 272,379 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 35,479 50,965 42,965 54,891 Professional Services - - - - Equipment 1,864 - - - Other Operating Expenses 10,880 8,700 8,700 9,500 Total $914,393 $952,686 $907,664 $982,288 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4631) $914,393 $952,686 $907,664 $982,288 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4631) 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 MISSION The Fire Prevention Division provides for the safety of the residents through inspection of new businesses within the city, fire code enforcement, plan reviews, fire safety education, fire investigation, and the re-inspection of all violations found during company inspections.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 205 Fire 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 $1,591 $0 $0 $0 Benefits 15,694 - - - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 11,875 16,925 20,325 18,576 Professional Services - - - - Equipment 2,300 - - - Other Operating Expenses 46,221 49,700 52,200 52,700 Total $77,680 $66,625 $72,525 $71,276 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4641) $77,680 $66,625 $72,525 $71,276 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4641) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISSION The Maintenance Division manages the service, preventative maintenance, and replacement programs for all staff vehicles, fire apparatus, facilities, and equipment.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 206 Fire Training and Professional Development 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 $46,067 $40,000 $53,820 $5,000 Benefits 33,012 - 22,662 - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 4,118 10,787 10,787 12,023 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 3,155 500 900 500 Total $86,352 $51,287 $88,169 $17,523 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4651) $86,352 $51,287 $88,169 $17,523 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4651) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISSION The Training/Professional Development Division provides training which promotes safe, effective, and efficient emergency response to the community. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Increased hours of "hands-on" training in EMS and Recruit training.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 207 Fire 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 Salary $160,893 $133,466 $138,776 $6,818 Benefits 67,962 55,384 36,649 4,372 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 19,629 56,903 56,503 - Professional Services 6,704 3,000 500 8,200 Equipment - - - 2,150 Other Operating Expenses 111,289 48,900 29,700 38,088 Total $366,478 $297,653 $262,128 $59,629 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4661) $197,684 $297,653 $168,657 $0 Grant Fund (015-4650) 168,794 - 93,472 59,629 Total $366,478 $297,653 $262,128 $59,629 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4661) 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.00 Grant Fund (015-4650) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 2.50 2.50 2.50 0.00 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.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 208 Fire Sales Tax Program 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 $523,280 $2,757,489 $952,449 $2,610,927 Benefits 103,257 382,597 702,233 1,016,434 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 5,880 33,400 33,400 144,174 Professional Services 60,328 150,000 150,000 237,800 Equipment 1,054,696 2,573,400 1,575,000 1,266,000 Other Operating Expenses 695,084 924,900 890,787 1,316,200 Capital Improvements - - - 3,600,000 Debt Service 73,235 73,300 73,300 73,236 Total $2,515,759 $6,895,086 $4,377,169 $10,264,971 Program by Fund Fire Protection Sales Tax (017-4671) $2,515,759 $6,895,086 $4,377,169 $10,264,971 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions Fire Protection Sales Tax (017-4671) 2.00 24.00 24.00 31.00 MISSION The purpose of this cost center is to budget and track expenditures of Fire Protection Sales Tax funds to ensure compliance with the stated goals of this initiative when passed by voters. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Increased personnel staffing through the Fire Protection Sales Tax to bring department to a full staffing level. Working on deployment plans to increase number of companies cover city and reorganization of their deployment. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Planning for additional staffing changes, addition of new company and beginning planning for Station Financial Plan.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 209 Fire 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 Fire Sales Tax (017) - - - 3,600,000 Total $0 $0 $0 $3,600,000 Capital Projects for FY 2023-24 Project Title and Number Amount 172401 - Purchase 2 Fire Pumpers/Apparatus 1,800,000 172402 - New Station Finance 1,800,000 3,600,000
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 210 Municipal Court Municipal Court Administrato
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 211 Municipal Court FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Department Programs Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Municipal Court (4090) 1,099,742 1,687,121 1,570,200 1,579,595 Total $ 1,099,742 $ 1,687,121 $ 1,570,200 $ 1,579,595 Department by Expenditure Category Salaries $ 592,123 $ 655,913 $ 575,740 $ 628,790 Benefits 294,825 309,383 $ 305,736 $ 360,974 Retiree Health Insurance 39,113 39,000 $ 40,948 $ 39,000 Internal Services 50,655 466,627 $ 466,627 $ 350,435 Professional Services 81,870 128,931 $ 128,931 $ 128,931 Equipment 2,187 18,302 $ 18,302 $ 2,500 Other Operating Expenses 38,969 68,965 $ 33,915 $ 68,965 Total $ 1,099,742 $ 1,687,121 $ 1,570,200 $ 1,579,595 Department by Fund General Fund (002) 1,099,742 1,687,121 1,570,200 1,579,595 Total $ 1,099,742 $ 1,687,121 $ 1,570,200 $ 1,579,595 Full-Time Equivalent Employees General Fund (002) 14.34 14.34 14.34 14.34 Total 14.34 14.34 14.34 14.34
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 212 Municipal Court Municipal Court 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 $ 592,123 $ 655,913 $ 575,740 $ 628,790 Benefits 294,825 309,383 $ 305,736 $ 360,974 Retiree Health Insurance 39,113 39,000 40,948 39,000 Internal Services 50,655 466,627 466,627 350,435 Professional Services 81,870 128,931 128,931 128,931 Equipment 2,187 18,302 18,302 2,500 Other Operating Expenses 38,969 68,965 33,915 68,965 Total $ 1,099,742 $ 1,687,121 $ 1,570,200 $ 1,579,595 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4090) $ 1,099,742 $ 1,687,121 $ 1,570,200 $ 1,579,595 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 14.34 14.34 14.34 14.34 PROGRAM MISSION The Municipal Court has jurisdiction of cases involving violation of City ordinances; establishes and collects all fines, court costs and bond money; issues warrants, subpoenas, orders of commitment; and provides others services as prescribed by the Charter of the City of Independence, Missouri and applicable State Statutes. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Major accomplishments within this program and fiscal year. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Example, headcount reallocation, increased expenditures - Consider changes that the public and City Council will have questions about from the above table
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 213
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 214 Police POLICE Chief Adam Dustman
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 215 Police FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Department Programs Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Chief of Police (4511) $4,196,690 $5,314,082 $6,632,912 $6,260,443 Grant Match (4512, 4550) 1,891,819 640,980 1,806,422 719,282 Training & Equipment (4513) 1,238,402 1,629,690 1,495,190 1,768,111 Patrol (4532) 8,844,331 8,225,019 7,284,047 8,715,859 Investigations (4534) 6,471,342 6,571,568 6,022,649 6,193,757 Tactical Operations (4535) 1,968,723 1,992,583 1,854,972 2,008,751 Special Enforcement (4536) 1,843,461 1,668,440 1,772,588 1,745,656 STEP (4538) 149,187 211,390 48,817 273,812 Community Services (4539) 1,833,778 2,211,271 1,989,604 2,222,403 Crime Scene (4542) 457,086 440,723 571,179 591,078 Detention (4543) 1,806,082 1,865,493 1,748,038 1,859,355 Records (4544) 1,404,720 1,581,425 1,257,101 1,541,288 Communications Unit (4545) 2,702,145 2,561,134 2,302,331 2,216,491 Sales Tax Program (4561:4) 2,105,687 2,371,100 2,272,063 4,817,622 Use Tax Program (4571) 2,082,709 4,029,166 3,720,539 4,231,251 Total $38,996,163 $41,314,064 $40,778,451 $45,165,159 Department by Expenditure Category Salaries $21,545,232 $21,146,442 $21,604,283 $21,005,519 Benefits 10,529,029 11,988,608 11,252,636 12,744,490 Retiree Health Insurance 1,467,708 1,578,000 1,616,699 1,484,019 Internal Services 1,268,724 2,164,614 2,168,422 3,523,424 Professional Services 932,660 909,000 904,800 988,200 Equipment 1,234,570 1,769,100 1,420,191 1,904,400 Other Operating Expenses 1,990,293 1,735,700 1,788,899 2,092,506 Capital - - - 1,400,000 Debt 27,947 22,600 22,521 22,600 Total $38,996,163 $41,314,064 $40,778,451 $45,165,159 Department by Fund General Fund (002) $33,039,332 $34,273,528 $32,980,137 $35,397,004 Grant Fund (015) 1,768,434 640,270 1,805,712 719,282 Police Sales Tax Fund (016) 2,105,687 2,371,100 2,272,063 4,817,622 Police Use Tax Fund (018) 2,082,709 4,029,166 3,720,539 4,231,251 Total $38,996,163 $41,314,064 $40,778,451 $45,165,159
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 216 Full-Time Equivalent Employees General Fund (002) 288.08 289.90 289.90 292.20 Grant Fund (015) 4.75 4.43 4.43 4.43 Police Sales Tax Fund (016) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Police Use Tax Fund (018) 30.00 30.00 30.00 31.00 Total 322.83 324.33 324.33 327.63 DEPARTMENT MISSION The mission of the Independence Police Department is 1) to protect the life, individual liberty, and property of all people within the City of Independence; 2) to lower crime and disorder in the community; 3) to develop and maintain a positive relationship with members of the community; and 4) to foster a positive working environment for police employees. SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL CHANGES * Eliminated one Major and one Captain, while adding one Police Sergeant to provide supervision in Patrol over new Sectors. * Added one Fiscal Tech to replace the Grant Coordinator, and one Administrative Assistant II to help with Training, Internal Affairs and Administration. * Changed one Part-Time Property Control Tech to a Full-Time position, and eliminated one Records Tech position (Warrants). STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION The Police Department remains committed to finding ways to operate in the most efficient and effective manner. This will include a department-wide review and evaluation in FY 2023-24 to ensure we are structured to remain a High-Performance Organization. The proposed budget will allow for the Police Department to continue succession planning and development to ensure we remain a part of a Well-Planned City. We will continue to be good stewards of the Police Department funds to find new and innovative ways to stretch budgeted dollars for maximum efficiency. This will ensure we remain a Financially Sustainable Organization. At the heart of the mission of the Police Department is public safety. We will continue to look at new and creative ways to combat crime and disorder in our city, while increasing the perception of safety for our citizens. We will continue to utilize our outreach efforts and programs to support an Engaged Community. This will ensure we remain focused on maintaining a Safe, Welcoming Community.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 217 Police Chief of Police 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 $1,405,977 $868,447 $1,624,708 $806,146 Benefits 614,488 1,684,128 2,197,868 1,611,558 Retiree Health Insurance 1,467,708 1,578,000 1,616,699 1,484,019 Internal Services 311,961 957,007 957,007 2,018,320 Professional Services 199,648 70,000 66,500 171,900 Equipment 11,289 5,000 10,000 10,000 Debt 5,427 - - - Other Operating Expenses 180,192 151,500 160,130 158,500 Total $4,196,690 $5,314,082 $6,632,912 $6,260,443 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4511) $4,196,690 $5,314,082 $6,632,912 $6,260,443 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4511) 16.00 17.00 17.00 15.00 PROGRAM MISSION The Office of the Chief of Police is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the department. Responsibilities include technology and fleet management, budget and accounting processes, inventories, professional standards, and recruitment. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - The Police Department began a collaborative effort with both Technology Services and the City Clerk's Office. The PD funded a System Admin II position within Tech Services that will be dedicated to Public Safety technology systems. The department also worked with the City Clerk to propose a city-wide software platform for Records Requests, with the PD accounting for approximately 90% of all records requests. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Salaries and benefits have decreased for FY 23/24 due to the overall reduction of 2 FTEs. - Personnel changes include the elimination of one Major, the transfer of two Crime Analysts to - Org 4534 (Investigations), and the transfer of one Captain from Org 4532 (Patrol) to Org 4511.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 218 Police Grants 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 $1,361,123 $298,504 $1,245,105 $405,721 Benefits 401,569 153,266 380,173 187,555 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 710 710 - Professional Services 3,438 - - - Equipment 39,365 65,000 63,648 - Other Operating Expenses 86,325 123,500 116,787 126,006 Total $1,891,819 $640,980 $1,806,422 $719,282 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4512) $123,386 $710 $710 $0 Grant Fund (015-4550) 1,768,434 640,270 1,805,712 719,282 Total $1,891,819 $640,980 $1,806,422 $719,282 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4512) 2.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 Grant Fund (015-4550) 4.75 4.43 4.43 4.43 Total 7.00 4.43 4.43 4.43 MISSION The grants program includes federal and state grant programs to assist the Police Department in maintaining peace and order. The general fund portion of this program is the match needed to receive the grants or the funding gap between the actual cost of the program and the amount available from the grantor agency. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Org 4512 is no longer used for the city subsidized portion of grant positions. - The grant funded portion of FTEs are located in Org 4550, while any remaining amount subsidized by the General Fund is budgeted in the positions' home Org (where they are actually assigned).
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 219 Police Training 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 $108,948 $302,346 $300,518 $424,557 Benefits 69,480 177,023 63,347 223,754 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 609,636 687,021 687,021 679,200 Professional Services 315 - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 450,023 463,300 444,304 440,600 Total $1,238,402 $1,629,690 $1,495,190 $1,768,111 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4513) $1,238,402 $1,629,690 $1,495,190 $1,768,111 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4513) 1.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 MISSION The mission of this unit is to coordinate all department training, including mandated Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification, federal, state, and City requirements, and all external training activities. This unit is also responsible for the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, and assists with recruiting and hiring for the department. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Department Block Training expanded to three days to include Emergency Vehicle Operations. - Recruitment and hiring made it possible to fill all the police officer positions in the Use Tax. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - FTEs have increased by one for FY 23/24 due to the transfer of the Public Information Officer (PIO) from Org 4539 to Org 4513. This transfer has subsequently increased salary and benefits in this Org. - ERP Interfund Charges increased by $8,279.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 220 Police Patrol 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 $5,810,875 $5,171,784 $4,718,121 $5,506,072 Benefits 3,029,506 3,017,716 2,531,606 3,153,928 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 30,519 30,519 52,059 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 3,950 5,000 3,800 3,800 Total $8,844,331 $8,225,019 $7,284,047 $8,715,859 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4532) $8,844,331 $8,225,019 $7,284,047 $8,715,859 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4532) 88.00 89.00 89.00 88.00 MISSION The mission of the Patrol division is to reduce crime and disorder by being the initial responder for all calls from citizens 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - New Patrol Sector deployment occurred this year. The implementation of sectors has had a positive impact to response time and workload. - Most vacancies in Patrol watches have been filled. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - FTEs have decreased by one for FY 23/24 due to the elimination of one Captain position. In addition, one Captain was transferred from Org 4532 to Org 4511, while one Sergeant position was added to Org 4532. - ERP Interfund Charge increased by $21,540.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 221 Police Investigations 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 $4,265,388 $4,333,108 $4,108,652 $3,978,810 Benefits 2,171,299 2,169,898 1,848,145 2,127,135 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 25,062 25,062 44,012 Professional Services - 12,000 8,000 9,000 Equipment 3,104 - 20,370 22,700 Other Operating Expenses 31,551 31,500 12,420 12,100 Total $6,471,342 $6,571,568 $6,022,649 $6,193,757 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4534) $6,471,342 $6,571,568 $6,022,649 $6,193,757 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4534) 55.70 50.15 50.15 50.45 MISSION The Investigations division consists of the Criminal Investigations Unit, the Drug Enforcement Unit, and the Street Crimes Unit. This division is tasked with reactionary as well as proactive investigation of crimes, including homicides, assaults, domestic violence, drug offenses, and burglaries. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Completed installation of new equipment in Interview Rooms. - Moved Crime Analysts to Investigations Unit to improve efficiency and effectiveness. - Reorganized space on the 3rd Floor of the building to utilize area vacated by Technology Services. This resulted in additional working space for the Gun Squad and Drug Enforcement Detectives, giving them a more cohesive and efficient work area. This also gives the unit room for staff to be added should manpower allow it in the future. - Renewed essential equipment and software that are essential for the retrieval of evidence and investigation of many types of crimes. - Implemented a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with surrounding agencies to participate in the Police Involved Investigation Team (PIIT). This MOU sets the necessary guidelines for investigating police-involved shootings.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 222 SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - FTEs increased by 1.3 positions. This is due to the transfer of two Crime Analysts from Org 4511 to Org 4534, the transfer of one Sergeant from Org 4534 to 4542 (Crime Scene), and the increase of 0.3 from making the Part-Time Property Control Tech a Full-Time position in FY23/24 - ERP Interfund Charges increased by $18,950.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 223 Police Tactical Operations 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 $1,263,166 $1,310,541 $1,248,236 $1,306,334 Benefits 677,433 631,287 556,266 643,211 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 6,655 6,655 10,406 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 28,124 44,100 43,815 48,800 Total $1,968,723 $1,992,583 $1,854,972 $2,008,751 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4535) $1,968,723 $1,992,583 $1,854,972 $2,008,751 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4535) 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 MISSION The mission of the Tactical Operations division is to reduce crime and disorder by providing support, coordination, and proactive patrol in high-crime and/or violation areas through the Canine Unit, Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Certified one new Police K-9 (Blitz) that was funded by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act). - Received one new Police K-9 (T'yr) to replace one that retired during the year. (Funded by Use Tax) SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - ERP Interfund Charges increased by $3,751. - Utilities at the K9 Facility have increased $7,000 for FY 23/24.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 224 Police Special Enforcement 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 $1,128,428 $947,966 $1,179,284 $939,334 Benefits 675,990 671,224 544,579 750,588 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 14,350 14,350 19,334 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 39,043 34,900 34,375 36,400 Total $1,843,461 $1,668,440 $1,772,588 $1,745,656 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4536) $1,843,461 $1,668,440 $1,772,588 $1,745,656 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4536) 19.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 MISSION This Unit focuses on responding to traffic complaints and accidents, and enforcing traffic laws. Their duties include radar/laser operations, accident reconstruction, and DWI enforcement. This Unit also supports special events in the community. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Expanded E-ticketing build-out department-wide by adding 30 additional units. - Administered over $1.1 million in Highway Safety Traffic Grants for FY22-23 and applied for over $1.7 million more for FY 23-24. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - ERP Interfund Charges increased by $4,984. - Operating Supplies slightly increased due to the addition of E-ticketing supplies needed for the additional printers added this year. - Professional Services slightly increased due to the increase needed for DWI blood draws and testing services.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 225 Police S.T.E.P Program 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 $91,265 $135,408 $24,909 $168,114 Benefits 54,620 66,303 16,630 97,894 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 1,279 1,279 904 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 3,301 8,400 6,000 6,900 Total $149,187 $211,390 $48,817 $273,812 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4538) $149,187 $211,390 $48,817 $273,812 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4538) 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 MISSION The mission and curriculum of the Students Transitioning Exceptionally Prepared (STEP) Program is to prevent or curtail drug, alcohol, and tobacco use amongst students, as well as proactively network with internal and external agencies to track registered sex offenders within the City boundaries and their proximity to schools and daycares. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Applied for and received continued funding from COMBAT to fully fund these two School Resource Officer positions. - These two positions started the 2022/23 fiscal year vacant but were filled soon thereafter.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 226 Police Community 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 $1,234,231 $1,489,637 $1,322,212 $1,438,570 Benefits 597,516 716,341 660,699 767,797 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 3,193 3,193 11,437 Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 2,031 2,100 3,500 4,600 Total $1,833,778 $2,211,271 $1,989,604 $2,222,403 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4539) $1,833,778 $2,211,271 $1,989,604 $2,222,403 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4539) 17.00 18.12 18.12 17.12 MISSION The Community Services Unit provides citizens with the information and resources needed to improve their quality of life and sense of security. This is accomplished through community meetings, the Disorderly House Program, Homeless Outreach Program, public demonstrations, Volunteer in Police Services (VIP's), crime prevention and education programs, and the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Applied for and received continued grant funding from COMBAT for the S.T.E.P. program and to partially fund School Resource Officers in this Org. - Saw a significant increase in citizen attendance at community events held or sponsored by the Police Department. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - FTEs decreased by one position due to the transfer of the Public Information Officer to Org 4513. - ERP Interfund Charges increased by $8,243. - Services and Supplies increased to cover the purchase of additional handouts and promotional items due to increased attendance at community events.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 227 Police Crime Scene Unit 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 $292,411 $280,159 $381,112 $385,031 Benefits 143,485 129,358 161,061 174,731 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 3,706 3,706 6,315 Professional Services 8,221 16,000 11,500 11,500 Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 12,969 11,500 13,800 13,500 Total $457,086 $440,723 $571,179 $591,078 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4542) $457,086 $440,723 $571,179 $591,078 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4542) 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 MISSION The Crime Scene Unit consists of investigators who are responsible for processing crime scenes to gather evidence and other data to support criminal charges. The Unit is also responsible for collecting video evidence from local businesses and residences. The collection and identification of evidence is utilized in the prosecution of criminal defendants, helping to reduce crime in the community. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Updated camera equipment in the Crime Scene Unit to improve the quality of photographic evidence needed for successful prosecution in criminal cases. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - FTEs increased by one due to transfer of one Sergeant from Org 4534 (Investigations) to Org 4542 to oversee the Crime Scene Unit. - ERP Interfund charges increased by $2,610.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 228 Police Detention Unit 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 $739,814 $787,544 $709,013 $703,418 Benefits 357,768 381,933 333,549 385,797 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 8,016 8,016 14,640 Professional Services 576,512 668,000 671,800 726,800 Equipment 34,587 - - - Other Operating Expenses 97,400 20,000 25,660 28,700 Total $1,806,082 $1,865,493 $1,748,038 $1,859,355 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4543) $1,806,082 $1,865,493 $1,748,038 $1,859,355 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4543) 14.50 15.00 15.00 14.00 MISSION The Detention Unit is responsible for processing and housing individuals arrested for violations of City Ordinances, State Statutes, and Federal laws. The unit houses prisoners on a short-term basis who are held for investigation of an alleged violation, awaiting arraignment, or until their bond is posted. Longterm prisoners are transferred and incarcerated at an outside facility. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - All the padding was repaired in the de-escalation cells and they are now usable. - Replaced the mattresses in the holding cells. - Purchased COVID test kits to keep in the Jail for quick testing when needed. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - ERP Interfund Charges increased by $6,624. - Operating Expenses increased due to the need for additional mattresses and supplies for the jail. - Professional Services has also increased due to additional funds needed to feed inmates while in-house, and to add a new line item for biohazard cleaning services.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 229 Police Records Unit 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 $927,881 $1,079,104 $847,513 $957,135 Benefits 469,848 483,875 390,669 552,585 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 10,446 10,446 21,668 Professional Services - - - - Equipment 45 - 873 - Other Operating Expenses 6,946 8,000 7,600 9,900 Total $1,404,720 $1,581,425 $1,257,101 $1,541,288 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4544) $1,404,720 $1,581,425 $1,257,101 $1,541,288 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4544) 22.63 22.63 22.63 21.63 MISSION The Records Unit provides customer service to the public by completing police reports, answering questions, and receiving and returning warrants, subpoenas, and other pertinent court and jail papers. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Filled vacant Supervisor position. - Updated procedures to fulfill public records requests (particularly video) to increase efficiency and provide better customer service. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - FTEs decreased by one due to the elimination of one Police Records Tech for FY 23/24. - ERP Interfund Charges increased by $11,222.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 230 Police Communications Unit 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 $1,829,392 $1,674,954 $1,634,247 $1,268,860 Benefits 862,912 865,730 648,481 920,952 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 10,250 10,250 17,679 Professional Services - - - - Equipment 3,960 2,000 2,000 2,000 Other Operating Expenses 5,881 8,200 7,353 7,000 Total $2,702,145 $2,561,134 $2,302,331 $2,216,491 Program by Fund General Fund (002-4545) $2,702,145 $2,561,134 $2,302,331 $2,216,491 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions General Fund (002-4545) 31.00 31.00 31.00 37.00 MISSION The Communications Unit receives emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public and routes them to the appropriate responder: Fire, Police, or AMR. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Replaced 20 aged-out desktop computers with new computers essential for emergency Dispatch. - Continued recruiting, hiring, and training efforts to reduce vacancies. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - ERP Interfund charges increased by $7,429. - Personnel costs were increased this year to include funding for Temporary 9-1-1 Call Takers. (not previously included in budget)
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 231 Police Sales Tax Program 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 347,127 364,700 368,508 427,622 Professional Services 144,526 143,000 147,000 69,000 Equipment 1,047,376 1,207,100 1,136,500 1,869,700 Other Operating Expenses 544,138 633,700 597,534 1,028,700 Capital Improvements - - - 1,400,000 Debt 22,520 22,600 22,521 22,600 Total $2,105,687 $2,371,100 $2,272,063 $4,817,622 Program by Fund Police Sales Tax Fund (016) $2,105,687 $2,371,100 $2,272,063 $4,817,622 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions Police Sales Tax Fund (016) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISSION This cost center serves to provide oversight and management of the revitalization and capital improvement projects planned for the City's Police Department, made possible through the adoption of a one-eighth cent sales tax. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Within an extremely volatile vehicle market and with numerous supply chain issues, the Police Department was able to successfully acquire over 60 vehicles and have deployed 45 of those. This enabled us to replace all the aging administrative fleet and will allow us to focus on frontline enforcement vehicles for the next several fiscal years. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES - Org 4562 (Communications) has increased to cover the annual increase for New World and Brazos (Eticketing) systems, as well as an increase needed for Electricity at the Radio Towers. - Org 4563 (Facilities) has increased to cover the rising cost of utilities at Penniston and to upgrade the cameras in the Records Unit and HQ Lobby.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 232 Police Use Tax Program 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 $1,086,333 $2,466,940 $2,260,654 $2,717,417 Benefits 403,113 840,526 919,563 1,147,007 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - 41,700 41,700 199,827 Professional Services - - - - Equipment 94,845 490,000 186,800 - Other Operating Expenses 498,419 190,000 311,822 167,000 Total $2,082,709 $4,029,166 $3,720,539 $4,231,251 Program by Fund Police Use Tax Fund (018-4571) $2,082,709 $4,029,166 $3,720,539 $4,231,251 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions Police Use Tax Fund (018-4571) 30.00 30.00 30.00 31.00 MISSION Revenues generated from the Proposition P tax will hire certified and non-certified police officer candidates, as well as fund equipment for the sworn officers. ACCOMPLISHMENTS -For the first time since voters passed the Use Tax, the Police Department was able to fill all 30 positions during the fiscal year. There remains a lead time of one-year from the start of the Police Academy to see these positions impact our operational efficiency. However, it cannot be overstated that the City & citizens' support, as well as recruitment efforts across the agency are working. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES -Personnel expenses have increased significantly due to many of the positions moving from Recruit status to Certified Officers. -ERP Interfund charges have increased by $1,236,725.
FY 2023-24 ADOPTED BUDGET 233 Police 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 Police Sales Tax (016) - - - 1,400,000 Total $0 $0 $0 $1,400,000 Capital Projects for FY 2023-24 Project Title and Number Amount 162401 – Mobile Command Post 1,200,000 162402 – PD Generator Replacement 200,000 1,400,000
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 234 Utilities Pow er and Light
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 235 Power and Light FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Department Programs Actual Expenditures Adopted Budget Estimated Expenditures Proposed Budget Administration (6110) $2,075,256 $1,764,948 $1,077,277 $2,090,163 Accounting/Finance (6112) 348,860 238,692 262,231 - Communications (6175) 1,558,853 1,765,864 1,714,578 1,964,905 Engineering (6160) 3,009,355 3,823,865 3,166,856 3,962,960 Environmental Health & Safety (6111) 655,876 1,003,797 783,455 970,492 Meter Reading (6126) 2,169,989 2,380,208 1,978,136 2,400,777 Production (6140) 3,403,686 4,107,897 3,120,483 4,146,458 Project Development (6121) - - - - Purchased Power (6145) 66,378,210 59,953,560 82,770,000 68,030,000 Security/NERC (6180) 771,616 826,297 692,320 855,614 Support Services (6130) 823,185 1,031,113 886,397 1,017,345 System Operations (6170) 3,426,338 3,659,251 3,360,696 3,807,167 Transmission & Distribution (6150) 13,449,750 14,556,875 12,113,761 15,193,871 Utility Field Service (6125) 928,812 896,768 840,414 1,176,048 Vehicle Maintenance (6123) 1,564,758 2,236,336 1,554,747 2,315,173 Warehouse and Stores (6122) 3,221,577 4,612,268 2,954,374 4,679,982 Non-Departmental (6520) 23,184,091 24,391,463 25,718,605 25,710,528 Capital Projects (7020) 1,156,654 5,305,000 19,226,113 14,747,000 Debt 8,297,306 7,896,466 8,634,926 8,632,100 Total $136,424,173 $140,450,668 $170,855,366 $161,700,582 Department by Expenditure Category Salaries $19,748,797 $19,685,800 $18,113,872 $20,919,741 Benefits 8,428,184 9,043,237 8,414,441 9,406,101 Retiree Health Insurance 1,386,610 1,460,000 757,080 1,462,037 Internal Services 6,331,550 8,303,600 8,333,302 8,150,026 Professional Services 1,441,908 2,367,255 1,850,859 2,245,105 Equipment 136,900 1,400,225 226,308 1,356,440 Other Operating Expenses 89,485,911 84,989,085 105,268,482 94,776,031 Total - Operations & Maintenance 126,959,860 127,249,202 142,964,343 138,315,482 Capital Improvements 1,156,654 5,305,000 19,226,113 14,747,000 Debt 8,307,659 7,896,466 8,664,910 8,638,100 Total - All Expenditures $136,424,173 $140,450,668 $170,855,366 $161,700,582
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 236 Department by Fund Power and Light Fund (020) $136,424,173 $140,450,668 $170,855,366 $161,700,582 Full-Time Equivalent Employees* Power and Light Fund (020) 184.22 175.58 175.58 178.45 *In FY 2021-22, FTE was restated to include temporary, intern, and non-departmental positions. DEPARTMENT MISSION The mission of Power and Light is to provide reliable, safe and cost-effective electricity to the customers of Independence. SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONAL CHANGES Succession Planning continues to be problematic. Significant employee turnover, due to retirements and resignation, continues to be an issue. Supply chain issues causing significant increases in pricing and delays in receiving materials. Inability to procure pad-mounted transformers is limiting new development for housing and business. Projecting increased departmental funding for the Northpoint development on the east side of Independence. As load develops significant expenditures will be required for a new substation and related transmission and distribution lines. ACTION PLAN CONNECTION An Engaged Community: Developing a text messaging capability through the Outage Management System Hosting town hall meetings on future IPL initiatives A Financially Sustainable Organization: Restructure rates and fees for sustainable revenues to support Operations and responsible Capital investments Developing options for future generation/capacity needs A Well Planned City: Expanding transmission and distribution capabilities to support growth on the east side of town Assisting with corridor improvement plans PERFORMANCE METRICS
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 237 Power and Light 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 $511,648 $588,990 $595,035 $868,219 Benefits 180,025 229,208 244,203 363,544 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 17,900 - - - Professional Services 204,717 319,200 33,890 269,200 Equipment 5 2,000 - 2,400 Other Operating Expenses 1,160,961 625,550 204,149 586,800 Total $2,075,256 $1,764,948 $1,077,277 $2,090,163 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6110) $2,075,256 $1,764,948 $1,077,277 $2,090,163 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 4.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 MISSION The mission of Administration is to provide leadership of the Department to ensure reliable and environmentally-friendly electric service to the citizens of Independence at the lowest possible cost, consistent with sound business practices. Also to ensure all financial and statistical records of the utility are kept and reported in accordance with governmental best practices and regulations so that the results are transparent to rate payers. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Diamond Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Excellence in Reliability Certificate from the American Public Power Association for reliable performance in 2022. The certificates recognize hometown utilities that have provided exceptionally reliable service and power to their communities, shown by comparing their outage records against nationwide data gathered by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Award for Safety Excellence, received for the first time ever, from the American Public Power Association. This is awarded annually to a select few power companies, out of the Nations over 2,000 Municipal Utilities, which demonstrate outstanding commitment to the safety of their employees. Tree Line USA Award from the Arbor Day Foundation recognizes public and private utilities for practices that protect and enhance America's urban forest as well as delivering safe and reliable electricity while maintaining healthy community trees. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES The Finance and Accounting Division has been eliminated and all salaries & expenses disbursed to Administration.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 238 Power and Light Finance and Accounting 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 $266,319 $158,359 $180,654 $0 Benefits 82,032 72,901 81,276 - Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services - - - - Equipment - - - - Other Operating Expenses 509 7,432 302 - Total $348,860 $238,692 $262,231 $0 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6112) $348,860 $238,692 $262,231 $0 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 3.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES The Finance and Accounting Division has been eliminated and all salaries & expenses disbursed to Administration.
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 239 Power and Light 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 $794,393 $741,893 $705,116 $766,134 Benefits 298,744 305,176 287,763 317,343 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 322 - - - Professional Services - 65,000 - 65,000 Equipment - 46,500 41,055 62,165 Other Operating Expenses 465,394 607,295 680,644 754,263 Total $1,558,853 $1,765,864 $1,714,578 $1,964,905 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6175) $1,558,853 $1,765,864 $1,714,578 $1,964,905 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 MISSION Responsible for planning, engineering, administration, installation, and maintenance of City/IPL internal communication systems, fiber optic facilities and security cameras. Areas of responsibility include: City traffic/school signals, fiber optic systems, telephone systems, mobile radio, wireless, microwave, SCADA Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), relay protection communication links and security cameras. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Extended City’s fiber optic network connecting Fire Stations 9 and 10 to the City’s network. Substation E SCADA changes – relay and Switchgear replacement Replacement of overhead displays in Primary Operations Center Telenium, Genetec and CXM Server replacement within Operations Technology environment LPR Cameras installation worked with IPD to install cameras on 39th street to increase surveillance for public safety. Service Center IPL/City server room HVAC upgrades Traffic control cabinet upgrades Entrance/gate intercom and camera replacement project Substation maintenance network installation SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Added $125k budget item for traffic signal knock downs, previously unbudgeted. Department is spending over $120k on repairs due to traffic accidents most of it is not being recovered from insurance claims.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 240 Power and Light 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 $1,784,523 $1,904,892 $1,570,065 $2,164,610 Benefits 720,785 832,473 674,590 711,850 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services 309,033 675,000 812,584 625,600 Equipment 76,511 50,000 21,547 61,200 Other Operating Expenses 118,505 361,500 88,069 399,700 Total $3,009,355 $3,823,865 $3,166,856 $3,962,960 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6160) 3,009,355 3,823,865 3,166,856 3,962,960 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 20.00 19.00 19.00 20.00 MISSION The mission of Engineering is to design transmission, substation and distribution systems and manage construction projects in the most efficient manner to enable the City's high voltage electrical power systems to maintain the highest level of reliability. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Rebuild of Substation E Rebuild of the 7+ miles of 69kV line from Sub E to Sub F Installation of a 20 MVAR Capacitor Bank at Sub A Staff serves on the State Board of Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) Staff serves on the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering Committee (NCEES FE) preparing national engineering examinations. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Engineering capital budget will be sensitive to the Northpoint development on the east side of Independence. As load develops significant expenditures will be required for a new substation and related transmission and distribution lines.
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 241 Power and Light Environmental Health and Safety 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 $311,295 $317,964 $298,411 $331,097 Benefits 134,282 156,533 139,488 136,595 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 1,250 - 1,250 - Professional Services 104,291 292,500 150,979 253,000 Equipment - 2,000 - - Other Operating Expenses 104,757 234,800 193,328 249,800 Total $655,876 $1,003,797 $783,455 $970,492 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6111) $655,876 $1,003,797 $783,455 $970,492 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 MISSION The mission of the Environmental Health & Safety Division is to ensure regulatory compliance through proactive planning, auditing, training, reporting, and emergency response in order to minimize accidents, injuries and environmental impacts. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Conducted over 280 Environmental Compliance sampling and reporting events during the year. Decreased the annual injury incident rate of IPL employees by 49% by aggressively implementing the Deming Circle or Plan, Do, Check, Act Cycle in our Health & Safety Program. Award for Safety Excellence, received for the first time ever, from the American Public Power Association. This is awarded annually to a select few power companies, out of the Nations over 2,000 Municipal Utilities, that demonstrate outstanding commitment to the safety of their employees. Division serves on a number of internal & external committees including COI Employee Engagement, IPL Health & Safety Advisory Committee, T&D Safety Committee and APPA's Electric Vehicle Group SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Included additional funds to replace several Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) at our facilities Reduced funds to conduct Arc Flash Studies as cost will be shared with Engineering Department
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 242 Power and Light Meter Reading 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 $1,533,681 $1,660,808 $1,379,217 $1,583,774 Benefits 583,660 648,700 555,521 679,405 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services - - - - Equipment 5,327 4,000 2,146 49,800 Other Operating Expenses 47,322 66,700 41,251 87,798 Total $2,169,989 $2,380,208 $1,978,136 $2,400,777 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6126) $2,169,989 $2,380,208 $1,978,136 $2,400,777 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 18.00 18.00 18.00 17.00 MISSION The mission of Meter Reading is to accurately read electric watt-hour and water consumption meters so that customers are billed correctly for their electric and water consumption. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Upgraded Itron handheld computers. Maintained reading schedule with staff shortages, avoiding excessive consumption estimations. Department relocation without delays in the schedule, on limited resources. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Purchased updated equipment (Versaprobes). Delayed due to supply chain issues. Budget increased $17,000 due to rise in cost of maintenance of the Versaprobes.
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 243 Power and Light Production 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 $2,004,008 $2,073,170 $2,004,461 $2,088,203 Benefits 824,402 884,927 829,115 908,855 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services 1,800 1,800 - 1,800 Professional Services 35,144 130,700 61,534 115,250 Equipment - 11,300 - 16,000 Other Operating Expenses 538,332 1,006,000 225,373 1,016,350 Total $3,403,686 $4,107,897 $3,120,483 $4,146,458 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6140) $3,403,686 $4,107,897 $3,120,483 $4,146,458 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 MISSION The mission of Production is to maintain and operate power production equipment so that electricity is generated safely, efficiently, and reliably when called for by the Southwest Power Pool. ACCOMPLISHMENTS All available 50-year-old units ran when called upon by Southwest Power Pool in extreme cold weather period. Repaired transformer failures (electrical surge) inhouse vs contract with GE SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 244 Power and Light Purchased Power 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 Benefits - - Retiree Health Insurance - - Internal Services - - Professional Services 342,428 360,000 360,000 360,000 Equipment - - Other Operating Expenses 66,035,782 59,593,560 82,410,000 67,670,000 Total $66,378,210 $59,953,560 $82,770,000 $68,030,000 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6145) $66,378,210 $59,953,560 $82,770,000 $68,030,000 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MISSION The mission of Purchased Power is to manage agreements - including the cost of energy, demand, and transmission charges - with other utilities and the Southwest Power Pool so that electricity is acquired at the lowest cost. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Higher energy market prices are generating increased revenues Revenues are offset by increased energy costs, driven primarily by natural gas prices Working with Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) to secure a hedge against gas prices and reduce fuel costs at our partial ownership of Dogwood facility.
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 245 Power and Light Security/NERC 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 $474,651 $487,004 $460,139 $500,421 Benefits 193,907 210,678 200,578 223,775 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services 75,000 56,705 - 56,705 Equipment - 4,400 - 5,000 Other Operating Expenses 28,058 67,510 31,603 69,713 Total $771,616 $826,297 $692,320 $855,614 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6180) $771,616 $826,297 $692,320 $855,614 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 MISSION The mission of Security/NERC is the responsibility of managing compliance with almost two thousand North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Operations & Planning Reliability Standard Requirements. Security/NERC also provides Cyber Security oversight and internal audit for IPL System Operations industrial control systems. Security/NERC represents City interests with Federal, Regional and local regulatory organizations and U.S. electric utilities. ACCOMPLISHMENTS No NERC penalties since 2011 Completed successful 3-year audit in 2021 with no violations Division serves on several MRO Groups, TAPS Small Entity Group and NERC/NAESB Committee, SPP Reliability Compliance Advisory Group and Security Advisory Group, NERC Electricity-Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and COI Technical Services Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Engaged in preparation for a 1Q 2024 full NERC audit
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 246 Power and Light Support 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 $308,846 $317,033 $299,487 $324,964 Benefits 133,642 142,380 134,633 149,456 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services 84,431 177,350 174,886 177,350 Equipment - 56,275 2,384 27,500 Other Operating Expenses 296,265 338,075 275,006 338,075 Total $823,185 $1,031,113 $886,397 $1,017,345 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6130) $823,185 $1,031,113 $886,397 $1,017,345 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 MISSION The Support Services division is responsible for working with the public and local businesses, and administers the rebate program. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Successfully partnered with Habitat for Humanity to provide weatherization measures which include heating and cooling systems, hot water heaters, caulking and sealing for income eligible residents. Provided $125,000 in commercial rebates to assist business owners with lowering their energy costs through led lighting and heating and cooling upgrades. Division services on the APPA Executive Board for the RP3 committee, APPA Smart Energy Program Executive Committee, Heartland Utility for Energy Efficiency Board, Electric Board Chair. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 247 Power and Light System Operations 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 $2,286,389 $2,204,777 $2,086,400 $2,399,707 Benefits 814,999 898,519 836,367 929,279 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services 103,444 90,800 35,000 73,000 Equipment 12,543 210,500 147,812 102,875 Other Operating Expenses 208,964 254,655 255,117 302,307 Total $3,426,338 $3,659,251 $3,360,696 $3,807,167 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6170) $3,426,338 $3,659,251 $3,360,696 $3,807,167 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 20.00 18.00 18.00 19.00 MISSION Responsible for the 24/7 monitoring and control of the City's high voltage electrical system in an efficient, cost effective, and reliable manner. Major areas of responsibility include operation of the transmission system, operating and maintaining technology to support department operational software, and regulatory cyber security/reliability compliance efforts, dispatching of crews to address customer electric service issues and dispatching of the generation resources. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Replacement of SCADA/EMS workstations at Primary and Backup facilities Substation E SCADA changes - relay and switchgear replacement Outage Management System hardware replacement in secure Operational Technology network. Annual Cyber Security Vulnerability assessment and mitigation of vulnerabilities enhancing security of SCADA/EMS and Operational Technology (OT) environment. Continued security improvements/enhancements (joint projects with Technology Services) Substation A SCADA changes - capacitor bank addition Development and implementation of Supply Chain Risk Management Policies/Procedures NERC CIP-013 SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Increase in software maintenance costs
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 248 Power and Light Transmission and Distribution 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 $7,168,753 $7,103,016 $6,397,863 $7,555,259 Benefits 2,542,557 2,919,959 2,507,727 3,095,875 Retiree Health Insurance - - - 2,037 Internal Services - - - - Professional Services 131,029 200,000 200,000 200,000 Equipment 442 238,500 - 245,300 Other Operating Expenses 3,606,969 4,095,400 3,008,170 4,095,400 Total $13,449,750 $14,556,875 $12,113,761 $15,193,871 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6150) $13,449,750 $14,556,875 $12,113,761 $15,193,871 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 61.00 57.00 57.00 57.00 MISSION The mission of Transmission and Distribution is to maintain, repair and the City's electrical transmission and distribution systems in order to maintain the reliability of the systems. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Tree Line USA Award from the Arbor Day Foundation recognizes public and private utilities for practices that protect and enhance America's urban forest as well as delivering safe and reliable electricity while maintaining healthy community trees. Completion of the E-F 69kv line rebuild phase #3 Completion of Substation E rebuild Substation K feeder circuits K-5 & K-8 repair along 39th St. from Arrowhead to Bolger 24 HWY shared path improvements in conjunction with MODOT Significant failing transmission poles changed out Extension of L-5 circuit along 7 HWY Division served on Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) Mutual Aid & Line workers committees. Division participated in Mutual Aid for other communities nationally through our involvement with American Public Power Association. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES T&D capital budget will be sensitive to the Northpoint development on the east side of Independence. As load develops significant expenditures will be required for a new substation and related transmission and distribution lines.
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget 249 Power and Light Utility Field Service 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 $641,129 $595,131 $685,777 $754,409 Benefits 277,138 281,537 150,460 359,339 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - - Professional Services - - - - Equipment 1,232 1,000 15 43,200 Other Operating Expenses 9,313 19,100 4,163 19,100 Total $928,812 $896,768 $840,414 $1,176,048 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6125) $928,812 $896,768 $840,414 $1,176,048 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 MISSION The Utility Field Service Division is responsible for turning both electric and water services on and off, field services of delinquent accounts, and reading meters for customer transfers. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Suggested and helped implement the Caring Contact Program for our customers. Continued to fulfill Divisions mission with a reduced staff. SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES Purchasing Versaprobes to update equipment.
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE 250 Power and Light Vehicle 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 $661,008 $643,528 $634,655 $670,429 Benefits 265,288 288,158 291,315 324,144 Retiree Health Insurance - - - - Internal Services - - - 48,700 Professional Services - - - - Equipment 31,000 723,750 - 691,000 Other Operating Expenses 607,461 580,900 628,776 580,900 Total $1,564,758 $2,236,336 $1,554,747 $2,315,173 Program by Fund Power and Light Fund (020-6123) $1,564,758 $2,236,336 $1,554,747 $2,315,173 Total Full Time Equivalent Positions 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 MISSION The mission of Vehicle Maintenance is to procure and maintain the Power and Light fleet so that personnel have available and safe vehicles to perform their jobs. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Participated in new corporate vehicle lease program in alignment with City Fleet Division SIGNIFICANT BUDGET CHANGES