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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
ADOPTED ANNUAL 2020
OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGET
BUDGET
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 1
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award .................................... 1
Message from the Mayor .............................................................. 2
Mayor & Council ............................................................................ 6
Directory of Staff ........................................................................... 7
Mission & Vision ............................................................................ 7
Organizational Chart ...................................................................... 8
Personnel Summary ....................................................................... 9
Sun Prairie, WI ............................................................................. 10
Community Profile and Comparisons .......................................... 12
BUDGET OVERVIEW ........................................................... 14
Budget Process ............................................................................ 15
Financial Structure and Organization .......................................... 18
Funds and Functional Areas ......................................................... 21
Funds by Type .............................................................................. 22
Budget Initiatives Overview ......................................................... 23
Summary of Budget Amendments ............................................... 24
Budget Initiatives Summary ......................................................... 25
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN .................................... 28
Overview: Revenue & Expenditures ........................................... 29
Budget Comparison by Fund........................................................ 31
2020 Approved Budget Summary ................................................ 32
2020 Fund Balance Summary ...................................................... 33
Revenue Summary & Details ....................................................... 34
Expenditures Summary & Details ................................................ 37
Capital Expenditures .................................................................... 39
Debt Schedule .............................................................................. 40
Transfer Schedule ........................................................................ 41
Property Values and Tax Rate ...................................................... 42
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Table of Contents
DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY .................................... 44
General Government ................................................................... 46
Mayor ............................................................................... 47
City Council ....................................................................... 48
Municipal Court ................................................................ 50
City Attorney .................................................................... 52
City Administrator ............................................................ 55
Administrative Services .................................................... 57
City Clerk’s Office .............................................................. 59
Human Resources ............................................................. 62
Finance ............................................................................. 65
Assessing........................................................................... 68
Information Technology ................................................... 71
Building Maintenance ....................................................... 73
Healthcare In-Service ........................................................ 75
Public Safety ................................................................................ 76
Police Department ............................................................ 77
Fire Department ............................................................... 80
Emergency Medical Services ............................................ 82
Emergency Management .................................................. 84
Building Inspection ........................................................... 86
Public Works ................................................................................ 88
Public Works ..................................................................... 89
Public Services .................................................................. 91
Engineering ....................................................................... 92
GIS .................................................................................... 95
Refuse & Recycling ........................................................... 96
Transportation Fund ......................................................... 98
Wastewater Treatment Plant ......................................... 100
Stormwater Utility .......................................................... 102
Fleet In-Service ............................................................... 104
Health & Human Services .......................................................... 106
Colonial Club ................................................................... 107
Youth & Families ............................................................. 108
YMCA ............................................................................. 109
Community Schools ....................................................... 110
Cemetery ....................................................................... 111
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Culture & Recreation ................................................................. 114
Museum .......................................................................... 115
Recreation ...................................................................... 117
Family Aquatic Center..................................................... 120
Parks Maintenance ......................................................... 123
Sun Prairie Media Center ................................................ 125
Park Fund ........................................................................ 128
Library ............................................................................. 130
Tourism ........................................................................... 134
Conservation & Development ................................................... 136
Community Development............................................... 137
Planning .......................................................................... 138
Economic Development .................................................. 141
Forestry........................................................................... 143
Traffic Impact Fee ........................................................... 145
Tree Fund ........................................................................ 147
Other Financing Uses ................................................................. 150
Transfers ......................................................................... 151
Debt Service Fund ...................................................................... 154
General Debt Service Fund ............................................. 155
TID 6................................................................................ 158
Capital Projects Fund ................................................................. 160
Capital Improvement Plan .............................................. 161
TID 8................................................................................ 162
TID 9................................................................................ 164
TID 11.............................................................................. 166
TID 12.............................................................................. 168
TID 13.............................................................................. 170
Sun Prairie Utilities .................................................................... 172
Component Units ....................................................................... 178
Business Improvement District ....................................... 179
Community Development Authority .............................. 181
Agency Fund .............................................................................. 184
MPSIS .............................................................................. 185
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Table of Contents
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PPENDIX ........................................................................ 186
Appendix A: Resolutions ............................................................ 188
Appendix B: Budget Initiatives .................................................. 194
Revenue Initiatives ........................................................ 196
Housing & Neighborhoods Initiatives ............................ 206
Dynamic Economy Initiatives ......................................... 210
Complete Transportation Network Initiatives ............... 214
Human Services Initiatives ............................................. 220
Quality City Services Initiatives ...................................... 232
Employer of Choice Initiatives ....................................... 252
Appendix C: Financial Policies ................................................... 262
Capital Improvement Policy .......................................... 263
Investment Policy ......................................................... 265
Fund Balance Policy ....................................................... 270
Purchasing Policy ........................................................... 272
Budget Management and Amendment Policy ............... 277
Appendix D: Capital Improvement Plan .................................... 280
Appendix E: Forecast of Revenue and Expenditures ................. 288
Appendix F: Three-Year Work Plan ........................................... 292
Appendix G: Glossary ................................................................ 308
Appendix H: Acronyms ............................................................. 312
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List of Tables
Tables are listed only for the following budget document sections: Introduction, Budget
Overview, and Comprehensive.
INTRODUCTION
Table 1: Budget Summary .............................................................. 2
Table 2: Approved Property Tax Levy ............................................ 3
Table 3: Staff Additions .................................................................. 4
Table 4: Personnel by Division ....................................................... 9
Table 5: Top Ten Employers ......................................................... 11
Table 6: Population Comparison .................................................. 12
Table 7: Square Miles Comparison .............................................. 12
Table 8: Property Tax Rate Comparison ...................................... 12
Table 9: City Rate ......................................................................... 12
BUDGET OVERVIEW
Table 10: Funds and Functional Areas ......................................... 21
Table 11: Summary of Budget Amendments ............................... 24
Table 12: Budget Initiatives Summary .................................... 25-26
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN
Table 13: Net New Construction .................................................. 29
Table 14: State Shared Revenue .................................................. 29
Table 15: Budget Comparison by Fund ........................................ 31
Table 16: 2020 Approved Budget Summary ................................ 32
Table 17: 2020 Fund Balance Summary ....................................... 33
Table 18: General Fund Revenue Summary ................................. 37
Table 19: Function Summary (Revenues) .............................. 35-36
Table 20: General Fund Expenditure Summary ........................... 37
Table 21: Division Summary (Expenditures) ............................... 38
Table 22: Summary of 2020-2024 Capital Project Plans .............. 39
Table 23: Debt Schedule .............................................................. 40
Table 24: Transfer Schedule ........................................................ 41
Table 25: 2019 Property Values & Tax Rate ................................. 42
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List of Figures
Figures are listed only for the following budget document sections : Introduction, Budget
Overview, and Comprehensive.
INTRODUCTION
Figure 1: CIP 2020-2024 Funding Sources ...................................... 4
Figure 2: Organizational Chart ....................................................... 8
Figure 3: City of Sun Prairie, Population ...................................... 10
Figure 4: Unemployment Rate ..................................................... 10
Figure 5: City of Sun Prairie’s Equalized Value ............................. 11
Figure 6: Sun Prairie’s location in Wisconsin ............................... 11
Figure 7: Greater Madison Area .................................................. 12
BUDGET OVERVIEW
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN
Figure 8: Revenue by Source as a Percent of Total Revenue ....... 32
Figure 9: Expenditures by Function as a Percent of Total Exp. .... 32
Figure 10: 2020 General Fund Revenues ..................................... 34
Figure 11: 2020 General Fund Expenditures ................................ 33
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Did You Know…
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE: THE “MOTHER OF AMERICAN MODERNISM”
Georgia Totto O'Keeffe (November 15, 1887 – March 6, 1986)
was an American artist. R ecognized as the "Mother of American
modernism", O'Keeffe was best known for her paintings of
enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico
landscapes.
Georgia O'Keeffe was born in a farmhouse located at 2405 Hwy T
in the town of Sun Prairie, Wis. Her parents, Francis Calyxtus
O'Keeffe and Ida (Totto) O'Keeffe, were dairy farmers. Her father
was of Irish descent. Her maternal grandfather George Victor
Totto, for whom O'Keeffe was named, was a Hungarian count
who came to the United States in 1848.
O'Keeffe was the second of seven children. By age 10, she had
decided to become an artist, and w ith her sisters, Ida and Anita,
she received art instruction from local watercolorist Sara Mann.
She attended Town Hall School in Sun Prairie and high school at
Sacred Heart Academy in Madison, Wis.
Later in life, O'Keeffe began spending part of the year in the
Southwest, which served as inspiration for her paintings of New
Mexico landscapes and images of animal skulls, such as Cow's
Skull: Red, White, and Blue
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Dear Honorable City Council Members and Residents of the City of Sun Prairie,
BUDGET SUMMARY
I am pleased to present the 2020 Annual Budget. The approved annual
budget of $120.2 million (excluding transfers and internal service funds)
represents a 4. 0 percent decrease in expenditures over 2019 ’s Revised
Budget. This is primarily due to Sun Prairie Utilities ’ decreased capital
expenditures within Capital Projects Funds for Fiscal 2019.
Table 1: Approved Budget 2019
Revised Budget
2020
Approved Budget Dollars in thousands
General Fund $25,031.2 $25,347.5
Special Revenue Funds 6,210.2 7,517.2
Debt Service Funds 6,918.8 7,366.4
Capital Projects 33,676.7 17,024.0
Enterprise Funds 52,450.4 62,018.1
Agency Funds 599.5 604.7
Permanent Funds 5.0 16.0
Component Funds 304.1 272.5
Total $125,196.0 $120,166.3
Note: Excludes Transfers and Fund Balance Applied accounts
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The Common Council underwent a strategic plan process in the spring of
2019. Eight themes, or priorities, came out of this process. They include
human services, complete transportation network, sustainable Sun
Prairie, dynamic economy, employer of choice, quality city services,
downtown & central corridor vibrancy, and housing & neighborhoods.
The 2020 budget includes an emphasis on quality city services, human
services, and employer of choice.
HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS
Through the comprehensive planning process, the community voiced its
desire to have housing options in all price ranges for those who desire to
rent or own. Options like these offer people who come to our community
the ability to put down roots and grow with us. Neighborhood
associations provide residents opportunities to connect with neighbors
and the greater city. The 2020 budget provides funding to update the
City’s legislation regarding zoning and subdivisions, to conduct a housing
needs assessment, and to create a Good Neighbor Project, which will
connect residents with resources and opportunities to get to know their
neighbors and strengthen their own community.
DOWNTOWN & CENTRAL CORRIDOR VIBRANCY
The City’s downtown area is easy to get to by bike, car, foot, or public
transportation. The breadth of retail and personal services offer great
options for people visiting and living in Sun Prairie . The downtown area,
including Ashley Field, host a wide variety of community, cultural, sports,
and entertainment events. After the explosion in July 2018, the Common
Council provided a promise to be #SunPrairieStrong by allocating funds to
be used as a donation to the disaster relief program as well as by hiring a
consultant to assist the City in a visioning and redevelopment plan for the
Main and Bristol Street intersection area. As the visioning and
redevelopment plan come to a conclusion, we will use 2 020 as a time to
contemplate the recommendations and plan for the future.
DYNAMIC ECONOMY
Sun Prairie is the home of many cutting ‐edge businesses applying
innovative practices and technology to bring new and exciting products
to the market every day. The r obust nature of the Sun Prairie business
community allows our local economy to thrive. The City continues to be
interested in diversifying its tax base by encouraging redevelopment of
existing areas as well as investing in new sections of the city through
annexation and the creation of Tax Increment Financing Districts. The City
actively markets development opportunities through direct contacts with
professional real estate networks, advertising and sponsoring of targeted
events, and responding to site searches from regional and state economic
development agencies.
COMPLETE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
The community has multiple modes of transportation, ensuring the entire
population has options for safe and efficient travel. These include roads,
pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, and mass transit. The 2020 Annual
Budget includes investments in all modes o f transportation through our
continued funding of street reconstruction and rehabilitation, a full year
of funding for the Madison Metro express bus route, share‐ride taxi, bike
path replacement, and trail connection design.
HUMAN SERVICES
The Common Council expects that the City will provide a wide range of
human services to assist residents to live to their full potential. Service
partners funded in the 2020 Annual Budget include the Sun Prairie Public
Library, the YMCA, Community Schools, Colonial Club, and Neighborhood
Navigators.
SUSTAINABLE SUN PRAIRIE
The City continues its commitment to sustainability by reducing our
carbon footprint through the use of renewable energy and the reduction
of non ‐green consumer practices. In 2019 the Cit y has reinforced this
commitment through the installation of solar panels on the Westside
Community Services Building expansion project, Wastewater expansion’s
sustainability projects, and the purchase of an electric vehicle. The 2020
budget includes the purchase of three hybrid squad cars, city hall
bathroom updates which include energy efficient components, and
investments in software which provide efficiencies and process
automation.
QUALITY CITY SERVICES
City services are efficient, friendly, and access ible. The Common Council
has displayed their commitment to this by funding initiatives that have
expanded the number of polling locations and accessibility to vote during
elections as well as funding additional public safety personnel to keep our
residents safe and well served. The 2020 Annual Budget continues to
allocate resources to maintaining current services while also anticipating
future needs. A funding pledge has been made to provide funding for five
new firefighters to assist in 24/7 staffing of st ation two as a result of the
City’s growing west side.
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EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
The City provides excellent public services, which can only be made
available by dedicated and talented staff. Our community benefits from
employees who have an amazing workplace culture where people work
together toward common goals. As the C ity’s population and boundary
grows, additional staff is needed to continue to provide the same level of
service our community requests. The Common Council has been proactive
in providing a mode st increase in staffing each year. In 2019, Alders
approved 6.61 additional FTE through the budget process, as well as an
additional 1.5 FTE through mid‐ year budget amendments. The 2020
Annual Budget includes funding for 3.75 FTE of additional staff, as well as
position reclassifications of some existing staff. Additionally, the 2020
Annual Budget includes an investment in our current staff by providing
educational reimbursements and training opportunities to solidify our
commitment to retain quality employees.
ECONOMY AND REVENUES
VALUATION
The proposed budget balances community needs and priorities with the
current economic outlook of modest growth. Local government finances
are subject to levy limits. The City is currently well within the levy limit
restrictions imposed by the state . However, the City is forecasting that
they will begin feeling the pressure of these levy limits within the next five
years.
The city of Sun Prairie realized the highest increase in its history of net
new construction in 2019. Net new construction totaled $173 million,
which is an increase of 20 percent over last year. The City ’s equalized
value (market value) increased by $325 million in 2019 for a total value of
$3.31 billion. In 2019, the city realized increases in both residential and
commercial property values.
The 2020 Approved Budget includes a modest increase in the tax levy of
5.1% which is a 2.557% tax increase or a $52 increase on the average
home in the City Sun Prairie, compared to 20 19’s tax increase of $74 on
the average home.
TABLE 2: APPROVED PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Dollars in thousands 2019 2020
General Fund $14,963.6 $15,874.8
Grants Fund 7.0 18.0
Library Fund 1,605.2 1,631.9
Transportation Fund 285.7 347.8
Recreation Fund - 36.6
Debt Service Fund 6,449.9 6,567.0
Health In-Service Fund - 20.0
Fleet In-Service Fund 50.0 50.0
Total $23,361.3 $24,547.0
STATE SHARED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURE RESTRAINT PROGRAM
During the 2018 budget, the City planned to increase expenditures
beyond the state of Wisconsin limit for the Expenditure Restraint program
causing the loss of the funds for the 2019 Budget. This decision coincided
with the closure of the City’s Tax Increment District #7 (TID7) in 2017. The
closure of TID7 realized a $347,000 payment of excess funds reserved for
this purpose. The City received $557,000 in 2018 from the expenditure
restraint program. The new construction that occurred in 2017 more than
made up for the difference of $210,000. This program is a challenge for
the City in that the City ’s expenditures for the general fund must not
increase greater than a maximum of 2% of net new construction plus the
CPI. For a growing city, the loss of this state aid makes it difficult for the
City to add resources to maintain service levels.
The 2019 Revised Budget meets the Expenditure Restraint program limits
to qualify for receiving the aid in 2020. The 2020 Annual Budget does not
use monies from the Expenditure Restraint program to balance the
general fund budget.
By doing this, the City has eliminated the reliance of these funds for
operations. The City will be directly allocating these resources to the
capital projects fund to offset future projects.
The City received a decrease of $14,783 in the personal property aid that
replaced the tax exemption approved by the legislature in 2017. The City
no longer receives property taxes from Class 2 personal property
(machinery, tools and patterns). Additionally, the state aid will not
increase in the future. For a city that is growing rapidly, this translates into
a continued loss of future revenue.
TRANSPORTATION AIDS
Highway aids increased by $203,955 over 2019. This is due to the
increase in lane miles within the city, increased costs attributed to
streets maintenance and increased state budget for GTA.
SANITATION FUND
The sanitation fund charges annual fees for recycling and refuse collection
to residential properties. The annual fees were increased in 2017 to $48
for recycling and $75 for refuse collection. The fees were intended to
cover the cost of the residential contract for the collection of waste to
residential properties. In 2020, sanitation fees will remain the same.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FUND
The Water Pollution Control Facility is in the process of developing a
facility expansion plan to meet the statutory required reduction of
phosphorous and to meet future growth. This will incorporate the
projected costs of the plant upgrade, which began design in 2019 and will
begin construction in 2020. The 2019 B udget included a rate increase of
9.3% in anticipation of this project. The 2020 B udget includes an
additional rate increase of 11.2% to fund the plant expansion.
STORMWATER FUND
The Stormwater Utility is in the process of constructing a regional storm
water facility on the west side. The land was acquired in 2017 and
construction will begin in 2020. The rate increase of 15% in 2019 is
sufficient to cover the budgetary needs of the fund in 2020.
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SUN PRAIRIE UTILITIES
Sun Prairie Utilities (SPU) manages the City’s Electric and Water System.
In 2019, SPU increased rates for both electric and water. The simplified
(inflationary) water increase took effect August 5, 2019 and the full,
conventional electric increase took effect October 1, 2019.
In 2020, the electric utility will focus on designing a system study upgrade
to the Business Park Substation, as well as implementing a new outage
management system.
The water utility is in the process of obtaining Public Service Commission
(PSC) approval for a lead lateral replacement program, whereby residents
may apply for a 50% grant to offse t the cost of this replacement. This
program is expected to start in 2020. In addition, the water utility is
looking to enhance service reliability to its low ‐pressure system with
initiatives for the installation of a pressure relief valve and the start of
construction on its eighth well.
Currently, SPU does not plan to file for an electrical rate increase but will
file a full, conventional water rate increase. The amount of the water
utility rate increase granted by the PSC will undoubtedly depend on
whether the PSC approves SPU’s proposed customer -side lead lateral
program and how much PSC includes for funding. As of January 24
th,
2020, SPU is awaiting primarily questions on its filing.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND STAFFING
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City has two bargaining units which represents police officers and
paramedics. All other employees are non‐ represented. The two largest
operating challenges the C ity has are salaries and healthcare. The 2020
budget includes a 1.5% cost of living increase as of January 1, 2020.
Employees receive a performance based step increase on their
anniversary. The increase is based on where the employees wage rate
falls on the range for the position. Union represented police officers
receive a 1.5% increase for the first payroll in January and a 1% increase
in the first payroll in July. The union represented paramedics receive a
3.5% increase on the first payroll in January.
The City continues to experience significant increases in healthcare costs
and this will be a challenge that the C ity faces in the future. The C ity
converted to a high‐ deductible healthcare plan in 2016 to attempt to
reduce the rising cost of healthcare benefits. The C ity has historically
experienced 8 ‐10% increases annually. Due to an increase in costs
exceeding 10%, the city elected to change providers in 2019. This change
capped the 2019 increase to 8.7% with increases for the next two years
not to exceed 6.9% in 2020 and 8.9% in 2021. The budget does not include
any plan changes including the city’s contribution to the HSA/HRA for the
high‐deductible plan.
In 2020, the City will increase its ongoing expense for wellness benefits by
$50,000; from 2019’s contribution of $20,000 to $70,000. This incre ase
will fund a joint Employee Wellness Clinic with Sun Prairie Area School
District. The clinic is to tentatively open July 1, 2020 at the Sun Prairie
Dean Clinic site and then move to the CHUMS location in the fall of 2022.
The City entered the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) on January 1,
2017. This system requires that the employees share in the required
pension contribution. Employees hired on or before January 1, 2017 were
allowed the choice of converting to WRS or remaining with the City’s 401a
plan. By resolution, the City indicated that the 401a plan would mirror the
WRS employer contributions. Currently employees enrolled in the
Wisconsin Retirement System will pay 6.75% in 2020, an increase from
6.55% in 2019. The C ity contribution for public safety employees (police
and paramedics) will increase to 11.74% in 2020 from 10.72% in 2019. For
all other employees, the City is required to pay 6.75% in 2020, an increase
from 6.55% in 2019.
STAFFING
The 2020 Annual Budget includes additions to s taffing to strengthen
service to the community as described below.
Table 3: Staff Additions Budgetary
Costs w/
Benefits* FTE Funding Source Start Date Description
Community Events
Coordinator $81,700 1.00 General/Rec/BID
/ Tourism Funds 01/01/2020
BID/Tourism Manager $6,900 - BID/Tourism 01/01/2020
Rec. Program Specialist
Hours Increase $32,800 0.25 General / Rec
Fund 01/01/2020
Neighborhood
Navigators Expansion $19,400 - General/Grant 01/01/2020
Library Year-Round
Sunday Hours $6,800 - General Fund 01/01/2020
Rec Programming
Expansion $15,800 - General/Rec
Fund 01/01/2020
Police Officer $67,500 1.00 General Fund 05/01/2020
Forestry Maintenance
Worker $46,700 1.00 General
Fund/SWU 05/01/2020
HR Staffing Increase (FT
from PT) $39,000 0.50
General Fund/
CATV/WWTP/
SWU/SPU
07/01/2020
Wastewater Intern (2) $19,400 - Wastewater
Fund 01/01/2020
*Budgetary Costs rounded
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The City Council approved a five‐year capital improvement plan (CIP) for
2020‐2024. The 2020 CIP projects have been included in the 2020 budget.
Please see Appendix D for a list of these projects. The CIP includes projects
for infrastructure, equipment and vehicles.
FUNDING SOURCES
Although v arious funding source s are used for capital projects, the
primary funding source is capital borrowing. The City ’s funding sources
include general obligation debt (41%), general obligation debt abated by
enterprise funds (25.4%), grants and donations (0.2%), traffic impact fees
(1.4%), park impact fees (2.0%), fund balance or retained earnings (30%).
General Obligation
Debt
41%
Enterprise General
Obligation Debt
25%
Grants &
Donations
0%
Traffic Impact
Fees
1%
Park Impact Fees
2%
Fund Balance / Retained
Earnings
30%
Figure 1: CIP 2020 - 2024 Funding Sources
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TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS (TIDs)
The availability of tax increment financing is one of the major tools used
for economic development. As the City expands and establishes more tax
increment districts, it becomes imperative to closely monitor and plan the
development of each district.
The City currently has six active tax increment districts. Four of the six
districts have advances from the general fund. Two of the districts have
begun to pay back the advances but the remaining districts will continue
to require funding from the general fund for several years. The current
budget includes issuing new debt for recent private investment in the
districts as well as refinancing debt to mitigate the pressure placed on the
general fund. For details on the tax increment financing districts please
visit the district operating budgets.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #6 (TID6)
This district project period has closed. The City will close TID6 in 2020.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #8 (TID8)
Currently this district has a general fund advance of approximately $1. 5
million. The City anticipates that this will be paid back to the general fund
in 2024 upon retirement of the majority of the debt in TID8. The project
period for TID8 closes in 2024. The TID is anticipated to close in 2025.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #9 (TID9)
Currently this district has a general fund advance of approximately
$450,000. The project period for TID9 closes in 2022. The 2020 budget
includes the debt payment for the taxable general obligation borrowing
in 2019 of $4.2 million to pay an economic incentive payment due for the
construction of a hotel in the district. It also includes economic incentive
payments f or FC Lands and 2G Engineering, based upon the approved
development agreements. This district continues to see new
development. The TID is anticipated to remain open until 2027.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #11 (TID11)
TID11 currently does not receive assistance from the general fund. The
fund continues to see new development and the 2020 budget includes
economic incentive payments for five separate development agreements.
TID11 project period ends in 2031. The City does not anticipate closing
the TID until after the close of the project period.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #12 (TID12)
TID12 has a general fund advance of approximately $ 530,000. The 2019
valuation for TID12 decreased by approximately $3 million due to a
valuation change of the Northwood Properties Inc. property during open
book. The TID is anticipated to close in 2035, which is two years earlier
than allowed.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #13 (TID13)
TID 13 has a general fund advance of approximately $ 1.3 million which
the City expects will be repaid by 2023. The City has seen continued
development in 2018 and 2019, which has significantly increased the
value of the area. The project period for this TID ends in 2032.
TRANSFERS AND REPAYMENTS TO GENERAL
FUND FROM OTHER FUNDS
REPLACEMENT FUNDS / DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE
The City levies for the Building Maintenance Fund (assigned general fund
balance) each year to assist in the repairs and maintenance of the City ’s
buildings. The 2020 budget includes $45,000 for this purpose.
CONCLUSION
I am pleased to present a budget that reinforces the priorities of our
Common Council while being sensitive to the economic climate of the City
and our residents. I believe the 2020 Approved B udget maintains
investment in our existing infrastructure as well as provides a similar level
of municipal service as in previous years.
Paul T. Esser
Mayor
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MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
Paul T. Esser
Mayor
Emily Lindsey
Aldermanic District 1
Steve Stocker
Aldermanic District 1
Bill Conners
Aldermanic District 2
Theresa Stevens
Aldermanic District 2
Maureen Crombie
Aldermanic District 3
Michael Jacobs
Aldermanic District 3
Al Guyant
Aldermanic District 4
Mary Polenske
Aldermanic District 4
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DIRECTORY OF STAFF
Aaron Oppenheimer
City Administrator
Connie DeKemper
Director of Administrative Services
Kristin Vander Kooi
Finance Director
Tyler Technologies
City Assessor (contracted)
Elena Hilby
City Clerk
Adam Schleicher
Director of Public Services
Mark Leonard
City Attorney
Scott Kugler
Director of Community Development
Jeffrey Robbins
Sun Prairie Media Center Director
Brian Flannery
Director of Building Inspection
Lee Igl
Director of Public Works
Neil Stechschulte
Director of Economic Development
Brian Goff
EMS Chief
Tom Veith
Engineering Director
Brenda Sukenik
Human Resources Director
Donald McDermott
Information Technology Director
Svetha Hetzler
Library Director
Kristin Grissom
Parks & Recreation Director
Tim Semmann, AICP
Planning Director
Mike Steffes
Chief of Police
Christopher Garrison
Fire Chief
Jeremy Cramer
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
Rick Wicklund
Sun Prairie Utilities Manager
Andrew Pulvermacher
Budget Analyst
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide valuable, responsive, and cost -effective services that enable
residents to enjoy a high quality of life.
VISION STATEMENT
We want to coordinate the development of a modern community that
understands and has pride in its roots to the past. We want to help
develop “homes” for the residents that live here, through the creation and
maintenance of neighborhoods. Each neighborhood will be equal in
importance but separate in its identity. Our school system will play a
major factor in the development of the neighborhoods and will serve as
the community center.
We want to help create harmony amongst all residents, where race and
socio-economic differences play no factor. We want everyone to feel that
their personal safety is not at risk, whether they are at home or walking
down the street.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Citizens of
Sun Prairie
Mayor
City
Council
Municipal
Judge
Sun Prairie
Utilities
City
Administrator
Fire
Department
Police
Administrative
Services
EMS
City Attorney
Library
Community
Development
Public Services
Finance
City Clerk
City Assessor
Information
Technology
Human
Resources
Planning
Building
Inspection
Economic
Development
Media Center
Tourism & BID
Public Works
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Engineering
Building
Maintenance
Parks,
Recreation &
Forestry
Fleet
GIS
Museum
See Page 80 for a full description of
the City ’s relationship to the Sun
Prairie Fire Department.
Figure 2: Organizational Chart
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE PERSONNEL SUMMARY
2019 to 2020
Change
Mayor & Council 1 * * * * *
Municipal Court 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
City Attorney 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
City Clerk & Elections 4.00 4.31 4.56 4.56 0.00
Administration 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.00
Administrative Services 2 n/a n/a n/a 1.00 1.00
Human Resources 3 2.80 3.50 3.50 4.00 0.50
Finance 2 4.63 6.00 6.00 5.00 -1.00
Assessing 4 4.75 4.00 4.00 2.00 -2.00
Information Technology 6.13 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00
Building Maintenance 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 0.00
Police Department 5 73.40 72.90 76.00 77.00 1.00
Emergency Medical Services 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 0.00
Building Inspection 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 0.00
Public Services 6 n/a n/a n/a 3.00 3.00
Public Works 7 10.00 11.00 13.00 11.00 -2.00
Engineering 8 5.25 7.00 7.00 6.00 -1.00
GIS 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
Sanitation 10 seasonal seasonal seasonal seasonal
Wastewater Utility 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.00
Stormwater Utility 5.30 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00
Fleet In-Service Fund 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.00
Museum stipend 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Recreation Programs 9 3.00 3.00 3.50 4.75 1.25
Family Aquatic Center 10 seasonal seasonal seasonal seasonal
Parks Maintenance 8.25 7.00 8.00 8.00 0.00
Sun Prairie Media Center 4.38 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00
Sun Prairie Public Library 11 22.25 23.51 24.10 23.43 -0.67
Community Development 12 n/a n/a n/a 1.00 1.00
Planning 12 4.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 -1.00
Economic Development 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.00
Forestry 13 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00
Sun Prairie Utilities 31.53 31.90 31.90 31.90 0.00
234.67 241.12 251.56 252.64 1.08
1The City Mayor and City Council members are elected positions. 8Move 1.0 to Public Services
2Promotion to Admin. Services from Finance 9Amendment 13: Community Events Coordinator and 0.25 Rec Program Hours Increase.
3Amendment 11: HR staffing increase (PT to FT) 10LTE and seasonal positions are not included in the FTE count.
4Staff attrition 11Reclassed "Page 1" positions to seasonal, reducing FTE count by 2.625.
5Amendment 10: Add 1.0 Police Officer 12Move to Community Development from Planning
6Move 2.0 from Public Works and 1.0 from Engineering 13Amendment 20: Forestry Maint. Worker
7Retirement and move to Public Services
NOTE: The table above does not reflect interdepartmental allocations. FTE allocations are referenced in the Department Budget Summary reports.
Total All Funds
2019 FTE 2020 FTE
SUN PRAIRIE UTILITIES
Table 4: Personnel by Division
2017 FTE 2018 FTE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC WORKS
CULTURE & RECREATION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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ABOUT SUN PRAIRIE
SUN PRAIRIE, WI
2.30% 718
$67,512
$260,000
2.8% GROWTH
0.8% GROWTH
POPULATION
34,926
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
MEDIAN AGE
NUMBER OF BUSINESSES
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
MEDIAN HOME VALUE
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GROWING COMMUNITY
Sun Prairie is a vibrant and thriving community; known in the region for
its high quality of life, its excellent parks and recreation programs, historic
downtown, its exceptional public school system, and progressive
approach to the development and redevelopment of the community.
As the City continues to grow, the need and demand for city services will
also increase. Documents such as this report are important tools to
communicate the state of the City’s finances with the public. It
demonstrates the City is responsibly managing public funds to ensure it
can continue to provide a high level of service to the community.
Over the last ten years, Sun Prairie’s population has increased 15 percent.
As a percentage of the s tate of Wisconsin population, Sun Prairie is one
of the fastest-growing municipalities in the State. This is also reflected in
the fact that the Sun Prairie Area S chool District is the fastest growing
school district in Wisconsin.
28,000
29,000
30,000
31,000
32,000
33,000
34,000
35,000
36,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 3: City of Sun Prairie, Population
S o urce: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division
ECONOMY
Sun Prairie also benefits from a strong and diverse local economy.
The City’s 2019 -unemployment rate of 2. 3 percent, was significantly
lower than the State of Wisconsin as a whole (3.3 percent).
2.00%
3.00%
4.00%
5.00%
6.00%
7.00%
8.00%
9.00%
10.00%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 4: Unemployement Rate
Source: Wi s cons in Depa rtme nt of Workforce Devel opme nt
City of Sun Prairie State of Wisconsin
Employers within the City represent a variety of different industries with
positions of varying skills and education levels. Some of the industries
include advanced manufacturing, finance and insurance, agricultural
technology, retail, customized product design, printing, publishing and
graphics, warehousing and distribution, and others.
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ABOUT SUN PRAIRIE
Sun Prairie’s Top Ten Employers account for nearly twenty-five percent of
total city employment.
Table 5: Top Ten Employers
Employer Employees
Sun Prairie School District 1,501
City of Sun Prairie 677
Colony Brands 505
QBE Insurance 450
Prairie Athletic Club 330
Wisconsin Distributors 310
Royle Printing 274
Target 274
Continental ContiTech 264
Frontier 250
Source: City Economic Development Division
Over the last ten years, the C ity has seen significant increases in its
equalized value. Equalized value increased by 9.8 percent in 20194. This is
the seventh year in a row that the City’s tax base has increased. The City
has regained the losses sustained during the great recession. O ver the
long‐term the city is likely to continue to experience significant residential
and commercial growth due to its proximity to the city of Madison.
In 2019, the C ity had net new construction growth of 5.22 percent or
$172.8 million
3.
$2.0
$2.2
$2.4
$2.6
$2.8
$3.0
$3.2
$3.4
$3.6
$3.8
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Figure 5: City of Sun Prairie's Equalized Value
($ in billions)
Source: Wi s cons in Depa rtme nt of Re ve nue
Additionally, personal income within the c ity of Sun Prairie continues to
grow. Per capita personal income has risen over $6,500 since 2009 to
$34,587. This continues to exceed the per capita personal income of the
state of Wisconsin as a whole.
EDUCATION
The majority of Sun Prairie residents are in the Sun Prairie School District,
with a small percentage of residents in the Deforest School District.
Nearly 45 percent of the working population (residents 25 years or older)
have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Of this working population, residents
aged 25 to 44 years, 50.5 percent have a Bachelor’s or higher.
GOVERNMENT AND ORGANIZATION
The City operates under a Mayor – Council form of government. The
Mayor is elected for two years and eight council members representing
four districts are elected for staggered two -year terms. The City Council
appoints the City Administrator to carry out council policies and
administer City operations. The City Council appoints city department
heads as specified in city ordinances.
HISTORY OF SUN PRAIRIE
Sun Prairie ’s history dates back to 1837 when President Van Buren
commissioned a party of 45 men, including August Bird, to build a stat e
capitol in Madison. The group of men left Milwaukee on May 26, 1837
and traveled multiple days in the rain. On June 9, the group emerged at
the edge of the prairie and with the sun shining, carved the words Sun
Prairie into a tree. The Town of Sun Prairie was created on February 2,
1846 and the c ity of Sun Prairie, which grew from the town, was
incorporated in 1958.
The city of Sun Prairie is located 20 minutes from downtown Madison. Its
downtown is a unique community gathering place with a growing
commercial center. The City has residential options ranging from
affordable, higher density rental housing to executive level single -family
homes. A successful business park created in 1983 has grown to 345 acres
with over 40 businesses and 1,300 employees. The City has a community
park system with 45 facilities on more than 425 acres, an aquatic center
and ice arena, public library, and growing retail areas.
Figure 6: Sun Prairie’s location in Wisconsin
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Located in Dane County, Sun Prairie is part of the M adison, W is.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the political center of the state and
second largest economic and populous MSA in Wisconsin.
Dane County was formed in 1836 as a territorial county and organized in
1839. It was named after Nathan Dane, a Massachusetts delegate to the
Congress of the Confederation who helped carve Wisconsin out of the
Northwest Territory. Dane County was settled in the 1840s by settlers
from New England.
GOVERNMENT
Dane County is governed by a county executive and a County Board of
Supervisors. The county executive is elected in a countywide vote. The
Board of Supervisors consists of 37 members, each elected from single
member districts. As the policy -making body of the county government,
the Board of Supervisors enacts county ordinances, levies taxes, and
appropriates money for services.
POLITICS
Dane County has supported the Democratic nominee for president all but
five times since 1912, and in every election since 1960. Dane County was
one of the few counties in the United States to elect a member of the
Green Party into county-level office; that official was Leland Pan.
EDUCATION
Dane C ounty’s school districts approved significant increa ses in their
2019-2020 levies. Statewide, total school district levies rose 4.5%, the
largest annual increase in a decade, according to the nonpartisan
Wisconsin Policy Forum
1. Four districts in Dane County had double -digit
levy increases: Deforest at 24%, Sun Prairie at 16.5%, and Middleton-
Cross Plains and Waunakee at 11%. Four more — Belleville, Madison,
Monona Grove and Verona — had increases between 6% and 10%.
Madison, by f ar the largest district in the county, increased its levy by
7.2%, or $22.1 million, to $330.1 million2.
1Vetterkind, R. (2019, December 18). Property taxes for schools up by highest rate in a decade.
Retrieved from https://madison.com
1Mosiman, D. (2019, December 28). School levies drive higher tax bills in many Dane County
municipalities. Retrieved from https://madison.com
COMMUNITY COMPARISONS
Popularly referred to as the Greater Madison Area (GMA) , this area
includes several adjacent communities with distinct municipal
jurisdictions. The following section provides a perspective on the relative
populations of the largest cities in the GMA.
This information was obtained from city Budget Offices, as well as printed
and online budget documents.
Table 6: Population Table 7: Square Miles
Madison 258,328 Madison 78.95
Sun Prairie 35,586 Fitchburg 34.92
Fitchburg 29,726 Sun Prairie 12.23
Middleton 21,141 Middleton 8.92
Stoughton 12,957 Verona 6.30
Verona 12,635 Stoughton 4.92
Monona 7,922 Monona 3.26
per $1,000 assessed value City Rate
Sun Prairie 24.9258$ Madison 8.9033$ 39.5%
Verona 23.7910$ Stoughton 8.1920$ 38.4%
Fitchburg 23.2462$ Fitchburg 7.9608$ 34.2%
Madison 22.5562$ Sun Prairie 8.0860$ 32.4%
Monona 21.7295$ Middleton 6.0999$ 31.3%
Stoughton 21.3573$ Monona 6.5257$ 30.0%
Middleton 19.4819$ Verona 5.7957$ 24.4%
Table 8: Property Tax Rate
% of Property Tax
Table 9: City Rate
Figure 7: Greater Madison Area
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Did You Know…
HISTORY OF GROUNDHOG DAY
For over 50 years, the Sun Prairie members and supporters have
been proclaiming Sun Prairie to be "The Groundhog Capital of the
World." This proclamation has caused reverberations from the halls
of Congress, to the coal fields of Pennsylvania, and in the news
media of the country. Groundhog Day is tied to Candlemas Day, a
centuries old celebration day in Europe. Folklore states: "If the day
is bright and clear there'll be two winters in the year."
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BU
DGET OVERVIEW: CONTENTS
Budget Process .......................................................................................... 15
Financial Structure & Organization ............................................................ 18
Funds and Functional Areas ........................................................................ 21
Fun
ds by Type ............................................................................................ 22
Budget Initiatives Overview ....................................................................... 23
Summary of Budget Amendments ............................................................. 24
Budget Initiatives Summary ....................................................................... 25
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BUDGET PROCESS
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
The City of Sun Prairie employs three primary financial
tools to make informed financial decisions.
The tools are:
1. The Five‐Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP),
2. The Five‐Year Financial Management Plan (FMP),
3. The Annual Budget.
BUDGET CALENDAR
FIRST QUARTER SECOND QUARTER THIRD QUARTER FOURTH QUARTER
MARCH
Departments update the five ‐
year capital improvement plan
MAY
Finance Department prepares
5‐year capital improvement
plan document
JUNE
Presentation of the 5 ‐Year
Capital Improvement Plan to
Committee of the Whole
Finance Department begins
working on the revenue and
expenditure forecast and 5 ‐
year request for service
changes
JULY
Departments start entering
cost to continue estimates.
Finance Department updates
personnel budgets.
AUGUST
Council approves the 5 ‐year
Capital Improvement Plan. The
first year of the plan is
incorporated into the budget
Committee of the Whole
reviews the financial
management plan and sets
priorities.
SEPTEMBER
City Administrator meets with
department directors to review
budget change requests
(initiatives).
Finance Department completes
the draft budget document.
City Administrator and the
Mayor review the budget
document. The Mayor selects
the initiatives to include in the
recommended budget by
ordinance.
OCTOBER
Budget presentation to the
Council. Council debates the
budget during work sessions.
NOVEMBER 5TH, 2019
Public Hearing regarding
budget document
NOVEMBER 19TH, 2019
Council approves budget
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BUDGET PROCESS
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The budget cycle begins in March with the development of the five ‐year
capital improvement plan (CIP). The CIP focuses on city assets with value
greater than $25,000 and expected life of more than 10 years. It includes
road projects, facility improvements, equipment needs, and other capital
asset maintenance and needs. The Capital Improvement Policy and the
Debt Management Policy outline the structure to which the Five ‐Year
Capital Improvement Plan must adhere.
The cost of the capital expense and an es timated cost of the asset’ s
operating budget impact are included in the preparation of the plan.
Departments propose projects based on the direction of the City ’s
development, the Westside Traffic Impact Fee Plan, the Parks and Open
Space Plan, the Long ‐Range Electric System Plan, and the Long ‐Range
Water System Plan.
The CIP C ommittee reviews all projects and ranks them according to
priorities established by the City Council and defined in the Capital
Improvement Policy. In June, the draft CIP is submitted to the Committee
of the Whole and published on the City’s website
and in hard copy for
public review. The Committee of the Whole holds several work sessions
and a public hearing for citizens to provide input on the proposed
projects. The Committee of the Whole votes for its approval of the CIP
and forwards the document to City Council for a final vote and approval.
The Council approves the CIP by July. The first year of the CIP is
incorporated into the A nnual Budget that is presented to Council in
October.
FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
The second phase of budget development is the creation of the Five Year
Financial Management Plan (FMP). City departments articulate significant
operational needs that may not be included in a traditional forecast of
revenues and expenditures.
Examples include:
• a change in service or service delivery
• a need for additional personnel or equipment due to growth of
the city
ANNUAL CITY BUDGET
The last phase of budget development is the operating budget.
Departments have three tasks:
1. Complete the cost to continue budget for current operation
service levels
2. Identify goals and initiatives for the coming year (including
those identified in the FMP)
3. Project current year end expenditures
4. Forecast revenues
The Finance D epartment updates revenues and expenditures in August
following the release of the s tate of Wisconsin ’s Equalized Property
Values on August 15th. The City Council holds several work sessions to
provide staff with guidelines for developing the City’s Annual Budget.
The Mayor and City Administrator review departmental budget requests
and determine which goals and initiatives will be included in the
Recommended Budg et. The Recommended Budget and the Budget
approved by Council must be in balance: General Fund revenues must be
equal to General Fund expenditures.
The Mayor presents the Recommended Budget to the City Council on or
before October 20, in accordance with state statute. The recommended
budget is simultaneous ly made available to the public and the Council.
The public can view a printed copy at the City Clerk’ s office or the Sun
Prairie Public Library. The public can also view and download the
document from the City’s website
.
The City Council reviews the recommen ded budget and makes desired
modifications. A public hearing provides residents with the opportunity
to present input concerning the budget. The City Council must approve
the final budget by a three ‐fourths supermajority vote on or before
December 8, per state statute. Once the budget is finalized, the tax levy
rate is calculated and property tax bill distribution begins.
The budget takes effect January 1 of each year.
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BUDGET PROCESS
BUDGET MONITORING
The budget is monitored throughout the year to ensure city departments
remain within budget and complete planned activities. City Council
receives monthly updates and a full financial report each quarter. If
unanticipated expenses occur, the budget can be amended during the last
six months of the year in accordance with the City’s Budget Management
and Amendment Policy.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Budget amendments may be required over the course of the year due to
unanticipated revenues, expenditures, or a decision by elected officials to
modify the services and programs provided by the City. An amendment is
required to transfer funds between depar tments, to increase total
expenditures within a fund, to utilize contingency funds, or to transfer
budgeted funds between capital projects. Budget amendments are
completed in the last half of the year ; e nsuring adequate information
related to revenue and e xpenditure trends, performance, and other
factors prior to passage of a budget amendment.
BUDGET BASIS
The city of Sun Prairie adopts an annual budget using the modified accrual
basis, which is consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP). Revenues are recorded when they are both measurable and
available while expenditures are recorded when the related fund liability
is incurred. Fund statements in the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) are modified accrual basis for the governmental funds:
General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service funds and Capital
Projects Funds; and accrual basis for the Proprietary Funds.
The major differences between the adopted budget and GAAP for
Governmental Funds are:
1. Encumbrances are recorded as the equivalent of expenditures
(budget) as opposed to a reservation of fund balance (GAAP).
2. Certain revenu es and expenditures are not recognized for
budgetary purposes are accrued (GAAP).
The major differences for Enterprise funds are:
1. Encumbrances are recorded as the equivalent of expenses
(budget basis) as opposed to an expense of the following
accounting period (GAAP).
2. Certain items, such as principal expense and capital outlay, are
recorded as expenditures for budgetary purposes as opposed
to adjustments of the appropriate balance sheet accounts
(GAAP).
BUDGET POLICIES Financial Policies are located in Appendix C
The city of Sun Prairie has adopted financial policies that align with state
statutes and provide city ‐directed guidelines to manage C ity finances.
Below are highlights of the financial policies of the city of Sun Prairie:
OPERATING BUDGET POLICIES
• Current revenue will be sufficient to support current operating
expenditures. In the event that recurring expenditures exceed
recurring revenues, non‐ recurring draw‐downs of unassigned
general fund balance is permitted to the extent that they are
done in compliance with the Fund Balance Policy and the
Budget Management and Amendment Policy.
• Operating budgets are established at the department and fund
level. The City Administrator may approve transfers within
departments. Transfers between departments or funds require
City Council approval with a three‐fourths supermajority vote.
• A contingency account in the annual operating budget provides
for unanticipated expenditures of a non‐ recurring nature.
Transfers from the contingency account will require C ity
Council approval with a two‐thirds vote.
• Financial systems will be maintained to monitor expenditures,
revenue and function performance on an ongoing basis.
• Revenue and expenditures will be projected for the next five
years and will be updated biannually.
DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY
• Long‐term debt will not be issued to finance current
operations.
• Capital projects financed through the issuance of bonds will be
financed for a period not to exceed the expected useful life of
the asset/project.
• The total direct debt principal outstanding at the end of each
budget year will not exceed 1.75% of the City’s total equalized
value for that year.
• The portion of the C ity’s total tax levy used for payment of
general obligation debt will not exceed 27.5% of the tot al levy
amount.
FUND BALANCE POLICY
• The City will establish a contingency expenditure appropriation
in the annual general fund operating budget to provide for
unanticipated expenditures of a non‐ recurring nature. This
contingency will be a minimum of 1.5% of the general fund
revenue budget.
• The City will maintain a working capital reserve of 16% ‐ 20% of
the general fund operating revenue budget. This reserve is for
unforeseen one‐time events and for stabilization to aid the city
in responding to temporary reductions in revenue.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT POLICY
• Adopting an annual capital improvement budget based upon a
five‐year capital improvement plan that is updated annually.
• Coordinating development and approval of the annual capital
improvement budget with the development of the operating
budget, and considering future operating costs associated with
new capital improvements
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FINANCIAL STRUCTURE & ORGANIZATION
FUND DESCRIPTIONS
The City records its financial transactions in individual funds. A fund is a grouping of related accounts used to maintain control over resources that have been
designated for specific activities or objectives. The City uses fund accounting to ensure compliance with finance ‐related legal requirements, as well as for
managerial control in order to demonstrate fiduciary responsibility over the assets of the City. Types of funds used by the C ity include governmental funds,
proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
City of Sun Prairie’s Funds
1. Governmental Funds
2. Proprietary Funds
3. Component Units
4. Permanent Funds
5. Agency Funds
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
GENERAL FUND
The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the city; it accounts for
the revenues and expenditures necessary to carry out basic governmental
activities, except those required to be accounted for in another fund. The
General Fund is a major fund.
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt service funds are used to accumulate funds for general long ‐term
debt principal and interest costs. The City of Sun Prairie has two debt
service funds:
Debt Service Fund
The Debt Service Fund is a major fund used to account for the
accumulation of resources for, and the payment of, general
obligation long‐term debt principal, interest and related costs
not abated by proprietary fund operations.
TIF District #6 Fund
Tax Increment Financing District #6 (TIF 6) c ompleted its
expenditure period as defined by Wisconsin State Statutes.
The TIF remains open to accumulate funds to pay remaining
principal, interest, and related debt service costs. TIF 6 is
expected to close at the end of its life in 2020.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Capital project funds are used to account for capital acquisition,
construction, and rehabilitation of assets. This includes land, equipment,
and infrastructure.
Capital Projects Fund
The Capital Projects Fund is a major fund that accounts for the
acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of city ‐owned
assets that are funded by the General Fund, Obligation Debt,
and Grants & Donations.
Development Projects Fund
This fund accounts for the flow ‐through of engineering costs
for infrastructure const ruction completed by a developer and
later dedicated and accepted by the City. This is a non‐ major
fund.
Tax Increment Financing District Funds
The City has five active tax increment financing districts (TIF)
currently classified as capital project funds. None of these
funds have reached the end of their expenditure period as
defined by Wisconsin State Statutes . TIF 8 is the only TIF fund
classified as a major fund.
19 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE & ORGANIZATION
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS, continued
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Non‐major special revenue funds are designated to a specific purpose. All
of the City’s Special Revenue Funds are non‐major funds. The city of Sun
Prairie has the following special revenue funds:
Grants and Donations Fund
This fund receives grants and donations,
which are used for the purpose received.
Transportation Impact Fee Fund
This fund receives revenue from the
Transportation Impact Fee. The fee is paid at
the time a new building permit is issued for
development within defined boundaries on
the City’s west side. Fund expenditures must
relate to transportation improvements
determined to be necessary and as presented
in the Westside Traffic Impact Fee Report.
The fund is governed by state statute
and city
ordinances.
Sun Prairie Media Center Fund
This fund receives revenues from franchise
fees and accounts for expenditures related to
the Sun Prairie Media Center.
Refuse and Recycle Fund
Revenues from refuse and recycling special
charges are deposited in this fund. The
proceeds are used to pay the contract for City
Refuse and Recycling residential collection
services.
Park Fund
This fund receives revenue from the Park
Impact Fee; the fee is paid by the developer
at the time new construction occurs. Fund
expenditures are allowed for purchasing,
developing, and improving park land and
facilities required as a result of land
development. The fund is governed by
state
statute and city ordinances.
Street Tree Fund
Fees for the installation of trees are collected
at the time a building permit is issued. Fund
expenditures are allowed for the installation
of trees along City streets.
Library Fund
This fund accounts for grants, fines and
forfeitures, and transfers from the General
Fund. Expenditures for the library are
recorded in this fund. The fund is governed by
state statute
.
Tourism Fund
Seventy percent of revenues generate from
the local Hotel Tax are deposited into this
account; the remainder of Hotel Tax revenues
are deposited in the General Fund. This fund
accounts for fund expenditures used to
support activities designed to promote Sun
Prairie tourism.
Transit Fund
This fund accounts for revenues received
from intergovernmental grants and aids,
transfers, donations, and transportation
program fares. Expenditures for transit
services, including share ‐ride taxi services
and metro bus services are recorded here.
Recreation Fund
This fund tracks revenues and expenditures
for recreation programs as the Recreation
Department expands programming.
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 20
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE & ORGANIZATION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Enterprise funds are established to account for operations that are similar
to those of a private business. User fees are established and revised to
ensure that revenues are adequate to meet all necessary expenses. All
enterprise funds are considered major funds.
Sun Prairie has the following enterprise funds:
Water Pollution Control Facility
This fund accounts for costs associated with the management
and operations of the City’s wastewater treatment plant.
Stormwater Utility
The Stormwater Utility is responsible for meeting federal and
state watershed requirements and maintain stormwater
detention ponds and conveyances. The Engineering and Public
Works Departments jointly administer the Utility.
Sun Prairie Utility
Sun Prairie Utilities provides water and electric services within
the City. In 2017, Sun Prairie Utilities sold its fiber optic internet
assets and responsibilities to a private internet provider, TDS.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Fleet In-Service Fund
The Fleet In‐Service Fund is an internal service fund. The fund
accounts for goods and services related to fleet operations
provided to other departments or agencies of the City on a cost
reimbursement basis.
Health In-Service Fund
This fund accounts for Health Savings Account payments to
employees. It also accounts for health care and dental
premiums.
COMPONENT UNITS
The City acts as the fiduciary for two component units that are included
in the annual budget. Component units are legally separate from the City
while the City remains financially accountable for the entities:
The Community Development Authority (CDA)
The Community Development Authority (CDA) leases select TIF
property and improvements to the City. Currently the CDA is
leasing improvements to TIF 8.
The Business Improvement District
The Business Improvement District is a separate district with
boundaries that incorporate downtown Sun Prairie. T he
District is authorized to levy special assessments to fund its
operations. Separate financial statements are issued for the
Business Improvement District.
PERMANENT FUNDS
City of Sun Prairie is the fiscal agent for:
The Ashely Trust Fund
The Charles Da vid Ashley Foundation made a contribution to
the City of Sun Prairie in 1976. The fund was created with the
requirement for the principle to remain invested. The fund’ s
income is awarded each year to a Sun Prairie resident who has
done the most good for the City during the year.
The Library Trust Fund
The Sun Prairie Library received a bequest of stocks in 1958.
The conditions of the bequest require the original bequest to
remain unspent. The income must be spent 50% on the
purchase of books and 50% on the purchase of equipment for
operations.
AGENCY FUND
Multijurisdictional Public Safety Information System
Commission (MPSISC)
The city of Sun Prairie is the fiscal agent for the MPSISC, which
is a joint venture between five cities for the management of
public safety information system infrastructure.
Tax Agency Fund
Used to account for all taxes the municipality is responsible for
collecting. Both for the City’s taxes and for other governments.
21 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
FUNDS AND FUNCTIONAL AREAS
Table 10: Funds and Functional Area
General
Fund
Grants &
Donations
Sun Prairie
Media
Center
Sanitation
Fund
Street Tree
Fund
Library
Fund
Tourism
Fund
Transit
Fund Rec Fund Wastewater Stormwater
Fleet In-
Service
Fund
Sun Prairie
Utilities
General Government
Mayor & Council X
Municipal Court X
City Attorney X X X X
City Clerk & Elections X
City Administrator X X X X
Administrative Services X X X X
Human Resources X X X X
Finance X X X X
Risk Management X X X X X X X
Assessing X
Information Technology X X X X
Building Maintenance X
Public Safety
Police Department X
Fire Department X
Emergency Medical Services X
Building Inspection X
Emergency Management X
Public Works
Public Services X X X X
Public Works X X X X X
Engineering X X X
GIS X X X
Refuse and Recycling X X
Transportation Fund X X
Wastewater Treatment Plant X X
Stormwater Utility X X
Fleet Maintenance X X
Health & Human Services
Colonial Club X
Youth & Family X
YMCA & Community Schools X
Cemetery X
Culture & Recreation
Sun Prairie Media Center X X
Recreation X X X
Family Aquatic Center X
Parks Maintenance X
Museum X X
Tourism X X
Sun Prairie Public Library X X X
Conservation & Development
Community Development X
Planning X
Economic Development X X
Forestry X
Traffic Impact Fee X
Sun Prairie Utilities X
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 22
FUNDS BY TYPE
GENERAL FUND
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
DEPT # DEPARTMENT
110 Mayor
115 Council
120 Municipal Court
150 Administration
130 City Attorney
151 Administrative Services
140 City Clerk
155 Human Resources
160 Finance
165 Risk Management
170 Assessing
180 Information Technology
185 Building Maintenance
PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPT # DEPARTMENT
210 Police Department
220 Fire Department
230 Emergency Medical Services
250 Emergency Management
240 Building Inspection
PUBLIC WORKS
DIV # DIVISION
300 Public Services
310 Public Works
330 Engineering
340 GIS
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DIV # DIVISION
541 Colonial Club
542 Youth & Families
545 YMCA / Community Schools
549 Cemetery
CULTURE & RECREATION
DIV # DIVISION
530 Historical Museum
550 Recreation
255 Family Aquatic Center
590 Parks Maintenance
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIV # DIVISION
600 Community Development
610 Planning
620 Economic Development
650 Forestry
OTHER FINANCING USES
DEPT # DEPARTMENT
690 Transfers
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
FUND # FUND
200 Grants & Donations
210 Transportation Impact Fee Fund
220 Sun Prairie Media Center
230 Refuse & Recycling
250 Park Fund
251 Street Tree Fund
260 Library Fund
270 Tourism Fund
275 Transportation Fund
280 Recreation Fund
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
FUND # FUND
400 Capital Projects Fund
490 Development Projects Fund
508 TIF District No. 8 Fund
509 TIF District No. 9 Fund
511 TIF District No. 11 Fund
512 TIF District No. 12 Fund
513 TIF District No. 13 Fund
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
FUND # FUND
300 Debt Service Fund
506 TIF District No. 6 Fund
PERMANENT FUNDS
FUND # FUND
Ashley Trust Fund
Library Trust Fund
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FUND # FUND
610 Wastewater Utility
650 Stormwater Utility
Sun Prairie Utilities
700 Fleet In-Service Fund
750 Health In-Service Fund
COMPONENT UNITS
FUND # FUND
810 Business Improvement
District
850 Community
Development Authority
AGENCY FUND
FUND # FUND
900 MPSISC
910 Tax Agency Fund
23 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
BUDGET INITIATIVES OVERVIEW
Requested Changes from the Base Budget
If additional expenditures are needed to expand services, Department
Managers submit a formal Budget Initiative Request detailing the
justification for additional funding.
Examples of Budget Initiative Requests include:
• Funding for new full‐ time or part ‐time staff and non‐ salary
operational costs related to new staff such as travel, training
and supplies.
• Proposed reductions or elimination of services.
• Reallocation of existing expenditures from one funding source
to another (e.g. conversion of a grant ‐funded activity to
property tax levy funding).
• Proposed increases in existing fees or creation of new fees.
The Budget Initiative request describe s justifies the proposal in terms of
how the initiative will advance the City ’s ability to improve services or
enhance administrative efficiencies. The description and justification
includes information on al l items related to the proposal including
personnel costs, operational expenditures, and capital equipment. Given
the City’s limited resources, Department Managers provide a thorough
description and justification of the proposal. These detailed proposals
greatly improve the decision making process for Administration and the
Mayor in making final determinations and, eventually, provide adequate
information to the Council Members.
Examples of items addressed in the justificatio n section of the budget
requests are:
• Is the proposal needed to support current activities or new
activities? If current activities, how is the work currently
accomplished?
• If the funding request is to allow for new activities, what new
activities will the City be able to accomplish?
• How will funding the request improve service to citizens or
improve operational efficiencies?
• How will funding of the proposal improve current operations or
conversely, what are the service or administrative
consequences if funding for the proposal is not approved?
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 24
SUMMARY OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Table 11: Summary of Budget Amendments
Increase /
(Decrease)
Expenditures Revenues Fund Balance Borrowing Tax Levy Notes
Amendment 1 - 53,320 - - (53,320) Revenue Fee Increase Initiatives
Amendment 2 285,596 - - - 285,596 Firefighters
Hoopla, Library Champion Signs, Year-Round
Sunday Hours
Amendment 4 1,445 19 - - 1,426 Board and Committee Pay
Amendment 5 25,000 20,000 - - 5,000 Transit Scientific Study
Amendment 6 16,500 - - - 16,500 Network Switch Replacement
Amendment 7 10,000 - - - 10,000 Colonial Club Donation Increase
Amendment 8 5,600 3,850 - - 1,750 Park and City Bike Racks
Amendment 9 22,522 11,713 - - 10,809 Neighborhood Navigators Expansion
Amendment 10 76,838 - - - 76,838 Police Officer (5/1 Start)
HR Staffing Increase, PW Maintenance Worker Step
Increase, Election Official Wage Increase
Amendment 12 2,280 - - - 2,280 Project Management Software
Amendment 13 84,977 74,356 - - 10,621 Community Events & Sponsorship Coordinator
Amendment 14 23,012 - - - 23,012 Childcare for City Meetings (1 Year Pilot Program)
Amendment 16 16,000 14,000 - - 2,000 Electronic Message Board
Amendment 17 12,000 - 12,000 - - Water Fountain Replacements
Amendment 18 3,000 - - - 3,000 EMS Educational Reimbursement
Amendment 19 7,000 6,000 - - 1,000 International Fair
Amendment 21 (16,012) - - - (16,012) Reduce Childcare pilot from 1 Year to 1 Quarter
Total Amendments 951,160$ 478,783$ 12,000$ 25,200$ 435,176$
23,297 Amendment 3 23,297 - - -
- - 19,380
Amendment 15
Amendment 11
253,200 241,200 - - 12,000
64,185 44,805
Highway Safety Screening and HAWK Pedestrian
Fleet Fund Contribution, Program Specialist Hours,
Forestry TechnicianAmendment 20 34,720 9,520 - 25,200 -
25 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
BUDGET INITIATIVES SUMMARY
Table 12: Budget Initiatives Summary
Description FTE Total Revenues Tax Levy
Revenue Initiatives
Commercial Plan Misc. Service Fees - (1,000) - (1,000)
Commercial Plan Review Fees - (4,000) - (4,000)
Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Permit Fees - (22,000) - (22,000)
Application and Permit for Street Occupancy Privileges - (1,000) - (1,000)
Barricade rental - (500) - (500)
Park Shelter Rental Fees - (23,010) - (23,010)
WPPI Economic Development Grant - (1,000) - (1,000)
DVD/CD Open Records request Fees - (810) - (810)
Subtotal - (53,320)$ -$ (53,320)$
Housing & Neighborhoods
Housing Needs Assessment - 60,000 60,000 -
Zoning and Subd. Ord rewrite - 20,000 20,000 -
Good Neighbor Project - 7,000 7,000 -
Subtotal - 87,000$ 87,000$ -$
Dynamic Economy
BID/Tourism Manager Expansion - 6,864 6,864 -
Project Management Software for Econ. Development - 2,280 - 2,280
Comm. Events & Sponsorship Development Coordinator 1.00 84,977 74,356 10,621
Subtotal 1.00 94,121$ 81,220$ 12,901$
Complete Transportation Network
Local Bus Service Study - 100,000 95,000 5,000
HAWK pedestrian crossing - 241,200 241,200 -
Highway Safety Screening - 12,000 - 12,000
Prairie Lakes Traffic Study - 17,000 17,000 -
Park and City Bike Racks - 5,600 3,850 1,750
Subtotal - 375,800$ 357,050$ 18,750$
Human Services
Colonial Club Donation - 10,000 - 10,000
International Fair (Special Event) - 7,000 6,000 1,000
Rec. Program Specialist Hours Increase 0.25 33,946 33,946 -
Hoopla Digital Services - 12,000 - 12,000
Library Champion Signs - 4,500 - 4,500
Neighborhood Navigators Expansion - 22,522 11,713 10,809
Year-Round Sunday Hours - 6,797 - 6,797
Professional Services for Library's Marketing, Analysis,
and Fundraising - 32,386 32,386 -
Wisconsin Library Association Membership - 1,500 1,500 -
Library Furniture & Equipment - 20,000 20,000 -
Summer School Wraparound Care Program - 20,800 20,800 -
Subtotal 0.25 171,451$ 126,345$ 45,106$
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 26
BUDGET INITIATIVES SUMMARY
Table 12: Budget Initiatives Summary, continued
Description FTE Total Revenues Tax Levy
Quality City Services
Board and Committee Pay - 1,445 19 1,426
Childcare for City Meetings (1 Quarter Pilot Program) - 7,000 - 7,000
Police Officer- 05/01 Start 1.00 76,838 - 76,838
Firefighters (5 FTE) - 405,689 120,093 285,596
Forestry Maintenance Worker- 05/01 Start 1.00 47,599 47,599 -
Media Center Storage Backup Installation - 20,000 20,000 -
Youth in Government Programming - 500 500 -
In-House Video Replacement - 44,013 44,013 -
Assistant Chief of Police Vehicle - 49,500 49,500 -
Media Center Volunteer Tracking Software - 1,600 1,600 -
Network Switch Replacement - 16,500 - 16,500
Radio Remote Broadcast Upgrade - 4,000 4,000 -
Core Server Node Replacement - 20,000 20,000 -
TelVue Hypercaster Upgrade - 19,105 19,105 -
Camera Power Supplies - 900 900 -
Message Board - 16,000 14,000 2,000
Toolcat Aerial Lift - 11,800 11,800 -
Water Fountain replacements - 12,000 12,000 -
Fleet Contribution - 50,000 50,000 -
Subtotal 2.00 804,489$ 415,129$ 389,360$
Employer of Choice
Staffing Increase- 07/01 Start 0.50 39,028 39,028 -
EMS Professional Development Reimbursement - 3,000 - 3,000
Maintenance Worker 2 - Promotional Position - 11,440 5,777 5,663
Employer Clinic - 50,000 50,000 -
Ceiling Tile Replacement - 24,000 24,000 -
ACM Conference Attendance - 3,000 3,000 -
2nd Floor Lobby Wallpaper and Finishes Repair - 15,000 15,000 -
Wastewater Interns (2) - 19,377 19,377 -
Increase Election Official Wages - 13,717 - 13,717
Subtotal 0.50 178,562$ 156,182$ 22,380$
GRAND TOTAL - ALL INITIATIVES 3.75 1,658,103$ 1,222,926$ 435,176$
27 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
Did You Know…
PRESIDENT VAN BUREN
President Martin Van Buren (born Maarten Van Buren; December 5, 1782
– July 24, 1862) was an American statesman who served as the eighth
president of the United States from 1837 to 1841. He was the first
president born speaking a language other than English (Dutch) and the
first born after the United States had declared its independence from
Great Britain. A founder of the Democratic Party, he had previously served
as the ninth governor of New York, the tenth United States secretary of
state, and the eighth vice president of the United States.
Van Buren's most lasting achievement was as a political organizer who
built the Democratic Party and guided it to dominance in the Second Party
System, and historians have come to regard Van Buren as integral to the
development of the American political system.
AUGUST BIRD
Augustus Allen Bird (April 1, 1802 – February 25, 1870) was an American
pioneer and politician. He was the 2nd Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin,
represented the Madison area for two terms in the Wisconsin State
Assembly, and was one the commissioners responsible for establishing
the first Capitol building located at Madison, Wisconsin, used by the
territorial government and Wisconsin Legislature until 1863.
In 1836, Bird moved to the Wisconsin Territory, settled in Milwaukee, and
engaged in a construction business. The Governor of Wisconsin Territory
Henry Dodge appointed Bird to a three-man commission to plan the new
territorial capitol, and, in June 1837, Bird set out with about forty
workmen from Milwaukee to the site of the new capitol in Madison,
cutting a road from Milwaukee to Madison in the process.
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 28
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN: CONTENTS
Overview: Revenue and Expenditures ....................................................... 29
Budget Comparison by Fund ...................................................................... 31
2020 Approved Budget Summary .............................................................. 32
2020 Fund Balance Summary .................................................................... 33
Revenue Summary & Details ..................................................................... 34
Expenditures Summary & Details .............................................................. 37
Capital Expenditures .................................................................................. 39
Debt Schedule ............................................................................................ 40
Transfer Schedule ...................................................................................... 41
Property Values and Tax Rate .................................................................... 42
29 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN
OVERVIEW: REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
MISSION
The primary factors that impact the City’s revenue and expenditures are
city growth, levy limits, state aids, and expenditure restraint.
Total revenue for 20 20 is $112.2 million of which $87. 1 million will be
used to fund operations. Funding sources include fees, utility rates, and
intergovernmental funds. The C ity’s largest operating revenue source is
property taxes; 2020 property taxes will provide $18.0 million in revenue.
The state of Wisconsin restricts property tax levies through levy limits.
Currently the city is well within the state imposed levy limit, however, it
expects to meet this limit as early as 2022. The levy limit can be increased
by net n ew construction and non- recurring adjustments, such as a tax
increment district closure.
The city of Sun Prairie continues to grow; this growth impacts both
revenues and expenditures. The net new construction increase for 201 9
(budget year 2020) was 5.22 %, a continued increase over the past five
years. The 2019 increase was larger due to the construction of a Hilton
Garden Inn Hotel, new retail outlets such as TJ Maxx, Home Goods, and
Five Below, as well as the completion of a new home improvement store,
Mernard’s. The city does not expect to maintain this level of new growth
and is forecasting a five-year average future increase of 1.52%. We use a
conservative estimate of 50% of the prior five year average. This reduction
in new construction will have an effect in various ways. In addition to net
new construction, the city is experiencing appreciation of existing
properties. Total propert y values increased , on average , 4.3% in 2019,
3.2% in 2018 and 14.9% in 2017.
$ in millions
2014 44.7 2,368.7
2015 82.7 2,413.5
2016 75.3 2,566.2
2017 63.6 2,772.2
2018 144.2 2,984.7
2019 172.8 3,310.1
Source: State of Wisconsin, Department of Revenue ’s Net New Construction Reports
Net New
Construction
Total Equalized
Value
Net New Construction as a percent of
Equalized Value
1.89%
3.43%
2.94%
2.29%
4.83%
5.22%
TABLE 13: NET NEW CONSTRUCTION AS A PERCENT OF EQUALIZED VALUE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE
The State provides the C ity with funding through shared revenue, state
aid, a nd expenditure restraint programs. In addition, it provides aids
funding specific to roads and periodically provides grant funding
opportunities.
State shared revenue has remained consistent for the past several years
and is expected to continue into the f uture. State shared revenues are
distributed based on population, property values, and other factors. The
City’s increasing property values would reduce state shared revenues;
however, the city is also seeing a growth in population that is offsetting
the property value increase.
The State provides funds to compensate for the loss of property taxes on
computer related equipment. The S tate previously used equipment
market value to calculate the payment. During the 2017-19 State Budget,
this program was changed; the 2019 payment was calculated using an
inflationary factor on the 2018 aid amount. Future payments will be
frozen at the 2018 amount.
The C ity receives monies through the expenditure restraint program
based on a formula that restricts the G eneral Fund expenditure growth
rate. This limit is calculated using 60% of net new construction capped at
2% plus a CPI factor. Due to the growth of the City in 2019, 0.89% of net
new construction was not available for increases in expenditures due to
the cap.
Dollars in thousands 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
State Shared Revenue 692 695 698 689 691
State Aid – Exempt Computers 291 291 285 250 290
State Aid – Personal Property 103.2 118.0 - - -
Total State Shared Revenue 1,087.0 1,104.9 982.7 939.3 981.0
Percent Change -1.6% 12.4% 4.6% -4.2% -7.6%
State Expenditure Restraint - - 557.3 582.9 570.9
Percent Change -4.4% 2.1% 0.2%
TABLE 14: STATE SHARED REVENUE
The State provides a financial incentive, called the expenditure restraint
payment, to municipalities that limit growth in spending. The incentive
payment is received the year after a city expends less than the restraint
limit. The 2018 budgeted general fund expenditures exceeded the limit
imposed by expenditure restraint, which disqualified the city for these
funds ($550,000) in the 2019 budget. The city was able to compensate for
the loss of these funds from the closure of T ax Increment Financing
District 7 (TID7) in 2017. (Closing a tax increment district has the effect of
increasing the a mount of property tax levy available to the city, as the
property tax is no longer restricted to use within the district and is instead
available for any city need.) The city received $347,000 that was set aside
for the purpose of exceeding the expenditure restraint limit and resetting
the base calculation of general fund expenditures. In 2019, the City
qualified for expenditure restraint funds which will be received in 2020.
Unless the growth of the city slows, it is expected that the C ity will have
to exceed the limit every two years to continue receiving the funds based
on the current expenditure forecast.
The City also receives Franchise Fee aid in the form of Video Service
Provider Aid (VSPA). VSPA is intended to reimburse municipalities for the
mandated reduction in each communities ’ video service provider (cable
franchise) fee of .5% in 2020 and another .5% in 2021. The aid is based on
the amounts reported to the Department of Revenue (DOR) on Form
SL-
310: Video Service Provider Report . The VSPA is distributed to each
municipality imposing the video service provider (cable franchise) fee
under sec. 66.0420(7), Wis. Stats. The aid equals 0.5 percent of the gross
receipts used to calculate the actual 2018 fee revenues received by the
municipality (sec. 79.097(1)(a), Wis. Stats. ) The state will distribute this
aid to each municipality on or before July 27, 2020 (sec. 79.097(3)(b), Wis.
Stats.). Starting on January 1, 2020, the video service fee (percentage)
imposed by a municipality must equal the percentage applied on
December 31, 2018 less 0.5 percent (
sec. 66.0420(7)(b)2m., Wis. Stats.
The increased construction activity has added to the C ity’s license and
permit revenue through increased building permits. It would be to the
City’s detriment to use the temporary upturn in building related revenues
for permanent operating cost increases. Therefore, the 2020 budget plans
to expend the additional revenue from licenses and permits to pay for
one-time expenditures that can be eliminated in future budgets. The level
of income from building permits is projected to slowly decline in the near
future.
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 30
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN
UTILITY REVENUE
The City reviews the rates for utility charges annually to assure that the
rates create a sustainable environment for the utility funds. The 20 20
Annual Budget includes a rate increase for the Water Pollution Control
Facility. The rate increase is driven by Wastewater Utility ’s plant
expansion. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) regulates rates
for the Electric Utility and the Water Utility. Submitted for PSC approval,
the City’s Water Utility presented a plan to provide financial assistance to
property owners who need to replace a lead service line. The plan would
include a rate increase to cover the additional $150,000 utility cost of the
program.
In 2019, SPU increased rates for both electric and water. The simplified,
inflationary water increase took effect August 5, 2019 and the full,
conventional electric increase took effect October 1, 2019.
In 2020, there is no plan to file for an electric increase – but SPU does plan
to file a full, conventional water rate increase. The amount of the increase
SPU is granted will undoubtedly depe nd on whether the PSC approves
SPU’s proposed customer-side lead lateral program and how much PSC
includes for funding. As of Jan 24
th, 2020, SPU has not reached “round 1”
of additional questions on that filing.
31 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
BUDGET COMPARISON BY FUND
Table 15: Budget Comparison by Fund
2018 2019 % vs. '18 2019 % vs. '19 2020 % vs. '19
REVENUE ($ in '000s) Actual Org. Budget Actual Rev. Budget Org. Budget Org. Budget Rev. Budget
General Fund 22,781.9 24,300.3 6.7% 24,464.8 0.7% 25,315.5 3.5%
Special Revenue Funds 4,324.0 4,119.7 -4.7% 4,119.7 0.0% 5,076.4 23.2%
Debt Service Funds 6,663.2 6,640.2 -0.3% 6,640.2 0.0% 6,796.3 2.3%
Capital Projects Funds 19,646.9 15,931.4 -18.9% 31,006.6 94.6% 15,710.9 -49.3%
Permanent Funds 5.0 25.0 399.8% 25.0 0.0% 24.0 -4.0%
Enterprise Funds 48,678.4 46,990.2 -3.5% 54,537.1 16.1% 58,946.4 8.1%
Component Units 312.4 290.2 -7.1% 290.2 0.0% 272.5 -6.1%
Agency Funds 590.2 599.5 1.6% 599.5 0.0% 604.7 0.9%
Total Revenues/Resources $ 103,002.0 $ 98,896.5 -4.0% $ 121,683.2 23.0% $ 112,746.6 -7.3%
2018 2019 % vs. '18 2019 % vs. '19 2020 % vs. '19
EXPENDITURES ($ in '000s) Actual Org. Budget Actual Rev. Budget Org. Budget Org. Budget Rev. Budget
General Fund 22,623.3 24,504.3 8.3% 25,031.2 2.2% 25,347.5 1.3%
Special Revenue Funds 4,948.0 5,571.7 12.6% 6,210.2 11.5% 7,517.2 21.0%
Debt Service Funds 6,624.3 6,911.8 4.3% 6,918.8 0.1% 7,366.4 6.5%
Capital Projects Funds 16,507.4 16,012.6 -3.0% 33,676.7 110.3% 17,024.0 -49.4%
Permanent Funds 5.0 5.0 0.0% 5.0 0.0% 16.0 219.9%
Enterprise Funds 38,919.4 42,858.0 10.1% 52,450.4 22.4% 62,018.1 18.2%
Component Units 381.6 297.2 -22.1% 304.1 2.3% 272.5 -10.4%
Agency Funds 591.0 599.5 1.4% 599.5 0.0% 604.7 0.9%
Total Expenditures/Uses $ 90,600.0 $ 96,760.2 6.8% $ 125,196.0 29.4% $ 120,166.3 -4.0%
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 32
2020 APPROVED BUDGET SUMMARY
Table 16: 2020 Approved Budget Summary
REVENUES ($ in '000s)
Taxes 17,980.0 - 6,728.4 4,650.7 - - - -
Special Assessments 0.5 1.4 - - - 500.0 112.0 -
Intergovernmental Revenues 2,868.6 1,678.6 11.6 1,067.8 - 100.0 - -
Licenses and Permits 814.1 368.3 - - - 749.8 - -
Fines and Forfeitures 183.0 13.5 - - - - - -
Charges for Services 1,955.0 2,513.0 - 319.8 - 42,491.7 - 604.7
Investment Income 262.6 70.1 5.0 - - 4,768.5 147.4 -
Interdepartmental Charges - - - - - - - -
Misc. Revenues 542.0 218.1 51.3 1,577.0 - 54.2 13.1 -
Other Financing Sources - - - 8,095.6 - 10,282.2 - -
Other 163.5 213.3 - - 24.0 - - -
General Obligation Debt - - - - - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 24,769.4 5,076.4 6,796.3 15,710.9 24.0 58,946.4 272.5 604.7
Transfers In 2,137.1 2,035.1 - 110.1 - 50.0 - -
Fund Balance Applied/Cash Reserves 546.1 1,256.2 592.7 60.0 - 6,978.7 - -
Less: Transfers Out (2,105.1) (116.8) - - - - - -
Sub-Total Transfers and Applied Balance 578.1 3,174.5 592.7 170.1 - 7,028.7 - -
Total Funding Sources $ 25,347.5 $ 8,250.9 $ 7,389.0 $ 15,881.0 $ 24.0 $ 65,975.1 $ 272.5 $ 604.7
EXPENDITURES
General Government 4,833.8 8.5 - - - - - -
Public Safety 13,547.4 548.9 - - - - - 604.7
Public Works 3,367.5 1,556.7 - - - - - -
Health & Human Services 133.0 - - - - - - -
Culture, Recreation, and Education 2,121.0 3,522.7 - - 16.0 - - -
Conservation And Development 942.9 1,857.3 - - - - 147.4 -
Water Pollution Control Facility - - - - - 16,363.8 - -
Stormwater Facility - - - - - 7,930.1 - -
Sun Prairie Utilities - - - - - 33,073.3 - -
Fleet In-Service Fund - - - - - 1,729.1 - -
Health In-Service Fund - - - - - 2,921.8 - -
Business Improvement District (BID) - - - - - - 125.1 -
Capital Outlay - 17.0 12.6 3,531.9 - - - -
Debt Service - - 7,353.8 13,492.1 - - - -
Contingency 402.0 6.0 - - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 25,347.5 $ 7,517.2 $ 7,366.4 $ 17,024.0 $ 16.0 $ 62,018.1 $ 272.5 $ 604.7
Component
Units
Agency
Funds
Capital
Projects
Funds
Debt
Service
Funds
General
Fund
Special
Revenue
Funds
Permanent
Funds
Enterprise
Funds
0.2%
0.4%
0.5%
1.7%
2.2%
4.7%
5.1%
16.4%
26.2%
42.7%
Fines and Forfeitures
Othe r
Special Assessments
Li ce ns es a nd Permi ts
Misc. Revenues
Inves tment Income
Intergovernmental Revenues
Othe r Financing Sources
Taxes
Charges for Services
Revenue by Sources as a Percent of Total Revenue
Excludes Transfers and Fund Balance Applied
0.1%
0.1%
0.3%
1.4%
2.4%
2.5%
3.0%
4.1%
4.0%
4.7%
6.6%
12.2%
13.6%
17.3%
27.5%
Business Improvement…
Health & Human Services
Contingency
Fleet In -S er vic e Fu nd
Heal th In- Servi ce Fund
Conservation And…
Capita l Outlay
Publi c Works
General Government
Culture, Recreation, and…
Stormwater Facility
Public S afety
Wa ter Pollution Control…
Debt Se rvi ce
Sun Prairie Utilities
Expenditures by Function as a Percent of Total Expenditures
Excludes Transfers
Figure 8: Revenue by Source as a Percent of Total Revenue
Excludes Transfers and Fund Balance Applied
Figure 9: Expenditures by Function as a Percent of Total Expenditures
Excludes Transfers
33 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
2020 FUND BALANCE SUMMARY
Table 17: 2020 Fund Balance Summary
Projected Projected Property
$ in '000s 2020 Beginning 2020 Ending Tax Levy
FUND TYPE Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Fund Balance Contribution
GENERAL FUND $ 10,991.3 $ 27,452.6 $ 27,452.6 $ 10,991.3 $ 17,980.0
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Park Improvement Fund 1,733.1 360.2 768.9 1,324.4 -
Street Tree Fund 221.0 77.0 155.1 142.9 -
WDF-Revolving Loan Fund - - - - -
Grants and Donations Fund 115.4 321.9 321.9 115.4 -
Sun Prairie Media Fund 186.4 416.9 469.1 134.1 -
Westside Traffic Impact Fee 1,547.4 295.0 127.1 1,715.3 -
Sanitation Fund 284.3 1,345.9 1,542.7 87.5 -
Library Fund 260.4 2,255.8 2,309.7 206.5 -
Recreation Fund 1.5 338.9 331.6 8.8 -
Tourism Fund 403.6 214.3 122.2 495.8 -
Transportation Fund 83.4 1,485.7 1,485.7 83.4 -
Total Special Revenue Funds 4,836.5 7,111.5 7,634.0 4,314.0 -
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Capital Projects 5,969.6 9,639.8 9,639.8 5,969.6 -
TIF No. 8 (1,757.2) 3,311.1 3,192.8 (1,638.9) -
TIF No. 9 (365.2) 1,420.8 1,678.5 (622.9) -
TIF No. 11 714.4 583.8 971.6 326.6 -
TIF No. 12 (442.3) 227.5 403.2 (618.0) -
TIF No. 13 (520.1) 337.9 838.2 (1,020.4) -
Development Projects (326.8) 300.0 300.0 (326.8) -
Total Capital Projects Funds 3,272.3 15,821.0 17,024.0 2,069.3 -
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt Service Fund 410.3 6,614.4 7,207.1 (182.4) 6,567.0
TIF No. 6 (111.9) 181.9 159.3 (89.3) -
Total Debt Service Funds 298.4 6,796.3 7,366.4 (271.7) 6,567.0
PERMANENT FUNDS
Ashley Trust Fund 1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 -
Library Trust Fund 386.2 24.0 16.0 394.2 -
Total Permanent Funds 387.2 24.0 16.0 395.2 -
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Fleet Inservice 3,768.3 1,786.0 1,729.1 3,825.3 -
Healthcare Inservice Fund - 2,871.8 2,921.8 (50.0) -
Water Pollution Control 52,682.9 14,809.0 16,363.8 51,128.1 -
Stormwater Utility 44,680.2 4,097.4 7,930.1 40,847.5 -
Water & Light 80,376.0 35,432.2 33,073.3 82,734.9 -
Total Enterprise Funds 181,507.4 58,996.4 62,018.1 178,485.7 -
AGENCY FUNDS
MPSISC 238.9 604.7 604.7 238.9 -
Total Agency Funds 238.9 604.7 604.7 238.9 -
COMPONENT UNITS
Business Improvement District 18.8 125.1 125.1 18.8 -
Community Development Authority 229.5 147.4 147.4 229.5 -
Total Component Units 248.4 272.5 272.5 248.4 -
Grand Total $ 201,780.2 $ 117,079.0 $ 122,388.2 $ 196,471.0 $ 24,547.0
Note: Includes Transfers. General Fund includes Fund Balance Applied.
$ 24,547.0
2020 Approved Budget
TOTAL CITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY CONTRIBUTION
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 34
REVENUE SUMMARY
Table 18: General Fund Revenue Summary 2017 2018 12/31/2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
$ in '000s Actual Actual Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Taxes (excluding Levy) 216.7 283.8 177.4 201.4 205.2 163.5 163.5 (41.7)
Special Assessments 11.5 0.6 2.0 2.1 3.5 0.5 0.5 (3.0)
Licenses and Permits 937.1 920.6 812.2 763.7 789.9 814.1 814.1 24.2
Fines, Foreits & Penalities 171.2 174.6 232.8 211.6 172.0 183.0 183.0 11.0
Public Charges for Services 1,792.5 2,022.2 2,053.1 1,988.3 1,972.5 2,169.2 2,169.2 196.7
Investment Income 96.6 197.1 322.8 271.5 140.0 262.6 262.6 122.6
Miscellaneous Revenue 227.4 332.0 802.7 387.9 262.6 435.3 435.3 172.7
Other Financing Sources 2,323.4 2,462.8 2,458.8 2,442.2 2,542.7 2,515.4 2,515.4 (27.3)
Sub-Total Local Revenues 5,776.4 6,393.6 6,861.9 6,268.6 6,088.4 6,543.7 6,543.7 455.3
Intergovernmental Revenue 3,753.7 3,800.4 2,781.2 2,852.0 2,782.6 2,859.5 3,043.6 260.9
Total Revenues 9,530.2 10,194.1 9,643.1 9,120.6 8,871.1 9,403.3 9,587.3 716.2
Use of Fund Balance - - - - 962.7 534.1 546.1 (416.6)
Total Revenue & Fund Balance 9,530.2 10,194.1 9,643.1 9,120.6 9,833.8 9,937.4 10,133.4 299.7
General Property Tax Levy 14,299.0 15,689.1 16,824.1 16,824.0 16,911.5 18,198.7 17,980.0 1,068.5
Total Sources $ 23,829.2 $ 25,883.2 $ 26,467.1 $ 25,944.6 $ 26,745.2 $ 28,136.1 $ 28,113.4 $ 1,368.2
Includes: Fund 100 - General Fund, 255 - Family Aquatic Center, 200 - Grants & Donations, and 280 - REC Fund
General
Property Tax
$18.0
64%
Local
Revenues
$6.5
23%
Intergovernmental
Revenue
$3.0
11%
Use of Fund
Balance
$0.5
2%
Figure 10: 2020 General Fund Revenues
(in million s)
35 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
FUNCTION SUMMARY
Table 19: Function Summary 2017 2018 12/31/2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
($ in '000s) Actual Actual Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
PROPERTY TAXES
General Property Taxes 14,299.8 15,715.3 16,911.5 16,911.5 16,911.5 18,198.7 17,980.0 1,068.5
Illegal Taxes (0.9) (26.6) (87.4) (87.4) - - - -
Omitted Property Taxes - 0.3 - - - - - -
Property Tax Chargebacks 0.1 - - - - - - -
Sub-Total Property Taxes 14,299.0 15,689.1 16,824.1 16,824.0 16,911.5 18,198.7 17,980.0 1,068.5
OTHER TAXES
Public Accomodation Tax 32.4 54.8 108.3 93.5 98.0 95.0 95.0 (3.0)
Public Accomodation Tax* 74.0 127.9 - - - - - -
Payments In Lieu Of Taxes 108.1 98.4 66.9 105.4 105.4 66.5 66.5 (38.9)
Interest And Penalty On Taxes 2.2 2.7 2.1 2.5 1.8 2.0 2.0 0.2
Sub-Total Other Taxes 216.7 283.8 177.4 201.4 205.2 163.5 163.5 (41.7)
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Special Assessments 1.1 - - - - - - -
Interest Special Assessments 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 -
Delq Sa Revenue 9.5 - 1.6 1.6 3.0 - - (3.0)
Sub-Total Special Assessments 11.5 0.6 2.0 2.1 3.5 0.5 0.5 (3.0)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE
Federal Grants-Police 2.8 - - - - - - -
State Shared Revenue 689.2 698.2 695.4 695.4 695.0 692.4 692.4 (2.6)
State Expenditure Restraint 582.9 557.3 - - - - - -
State Aid - Exempt Computers 250.1 284.5 291.4 291.4 253.8 291.4 291.4 37.6
State Fire Insurance Tax* - - - - - 140.0 140.0 140.0
State Fire Insurance Tax 117.2 120.2 139.7 139.7 120.0 - - (120.0)
State Aid- Personal Property - - 118.0 118.0 118.0 103.2 103.2 (14.8)
State Grants - Police* 4.0 2.8 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 -
State Grants - Police 11.0 7.7 10.7 10.0 - 10.2 10.2 10.2
State Grants - EMS* 4.7 4.7 6.2 6.5 5.0 4.0 4.0 (1.0)
State Aid - Road Allotment 1,362.2 1,376.2 1,360.6 1,361.2 1,361.2 1,380.0 1,564.7 203.5
State Aid - Connecting Streets 54.7 55.0 54.9 54.9 54.9 55.5 54.8 (0.1)
State Aid - Transit* 517.4 539.1 - - - - - -
County Grant - Parks* - 1.1 18.8 18.8 18.8 20.0 20.0 1.2
School District - PD Liason 155.4 146.5 76.3 144.9 144.9 151.8 151.8 6.9
Misc.Grants* - 7.0 5.1 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 -
Misc.Grants 2.0 - - - - - - -
Sub-Total Intergovernmental Revenue 3,753.7 3,800.4 2,781.2 2,852.0 2,782.6 2,859.5 3,043.6 260.9
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Liquor & Malt Bev. Licenses 45.2 86.6 44.8 57.0 57.0 57.0 57.0 -
Bartender Licenses 16.5 16.5 25.1 23.6 15.0 21.8 21.8 6.8
Cigarette Licenses 2.6 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.6 -
Other Business Licenses 12.4 10.4 10.2 11.3 11.3 11.3 11.3 -
Dog Licenses 9.9 9.1 11.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 -
Chicken Keeping License - 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0
Building Permits 258.6 202.1 171.6 171.3 192.0 192.0 192.0 -
Occupancy Permits 20.0 19.6 15.5 17.0 15.0 16.3 16.3 1.3
Plumbing Permits 150.4 137.5 138.2 127.8 104.0 152.0 152.0 48.0
Electrical Permits 149.3 122.9 106.8 107.2 112.0 110.0 110.0 (2.0)
HVAC Permits 144.1 146.1 137.9 126.7 112.0 126.6 126.6 14.6
Street Opening Permits 21.1 36.8 21.5 18.5 41.0 20.0 20.0 (21.0)
Stormwater Erosion Cont Fee 32.8 36.6 23.4 20.0 40.0 25.0 25.0 (15.0)
Zoning And Plat Approval Fees 40.5 57.3 48.8 39.5 41.0 33.5 33.5 (7.5)
Other Permits And Fees 28.3 30.6 47.4 25.0 31.0 29.2 29.2 (1.8)
Weights & Measures 5.5 5.8 6.4 6.0 6.0 6.8 6.8 0.8
Sub-Total Licenses And Permits 937.1 920.6 812.2 763.7 789.9 814.1 814.1 24.2
FINES, FOREFEITS AND PENALTIES
Court Penalties And Costs 124.3 131.8 164.3 143.3 126.0 135.0 135.0 9.0
Parking Violations 46.8 42.9 68.5 68.3 46.0 48.0 48.0 2.0
Sub-Total Fines, Forefeits And Penalties 171.2 174.6 232.8 211.6 172.0 183.0 183.0 11.0
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 36
FUNCTION SUMMARY
Table 19: Function Summary, continued 2017 2018 12/31/2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
($ in '000s) Actual Actual Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
PUBLIC CHARGES FOR SERVICES
Clerk Fees 39.3 40.0 41.6 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 -
Information Technology Fees 0.0 0.2 - - - - - -
Police Department Fees 12.7 16.2 95.8 19.8 17.0 18.3 18.3 1.3
Police Animal Pound Fees 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 - - - -
Ambulance Fees 974.5 1,082.1 1,281.4 1,300.6 1,234.0 1,350.0 1,350.0 116.0
EMS Townships Charges 63.4 62.3 70.3 70.3 64.8 69.3 69.3 4.5
Building Inspection Charges (0.1) 0.4 1.9 2.0 0.5 1.5 1.5 1.0
Sewer Inspection Charges 5.8 6.3 4.2 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 -
HVAC Plan Review 1.4 15.2 21.4 17.0 4.5 16.0 16.0 11.5
Building Plan Review 11.0 47.9 41.3 38.8 38.0 41.2 41.2 3.2
Fire Alarm Plan Review 1.3 1.1 8.3 6.5 1.5 4.0 4.0 2.5
Fire Supp Plan Review 3.8 8.0 7.4 6.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 -
Plumbing Plan Reivew 6.7 34.6 37.2 26.3 31.5 32.0 32.0 0.6
Public Works Misc Charges 16.3 5.7 23.3 22.2 16.7 23.7 23.7 7.0
Engineering Review Fees 22.1 15.5 16.4 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 -
Taxi Program Fares* 220.6 246.7 - - - - - -
Parks Miscellaneous Charges 23.5 25.9 36.7 39.0 25.5 63.5 63.5 38.0
Summer Program Fees 98.2 103.1 - - - - - -
Winter Program Fees 64.6 96.1 (0.0) - - - - -
Family Aquatic Center Fees 200.8 188.0 177.5 177.6 205.0 192.0 192.0 (13.0)
Dog Park Use Fees 22.6 23.3 24.9 25.2 18.0 23.0 23.0 5.0
Softball Fac Fee* 3.7 3.6 3.1 3.1 - 3.1 3.1 3.1
Adult Program Fees - - 50.2 49.7 55.3 57.4 62.1 6.8
Preschool Program Fees - - 28.6 32.5 42.6 54.0 59.5 16.9
Youth Program Fees - - 66.8 73.7 108.7 108.7 96.5 (12.2)
Teen Program Fees - - 9.6 11.3 21.4 13.9 15.3 (6.1)
Family & Misc Program Fees - - 1.3 4.4 21.0 16.1 16.7 (4.3)
Special Event Program Fees - - 4.1 4.3 4.0 19.0 19.0 15.0
Planning Misc Charges 0.2 - - - - - - -
Sub-Total Public Charges For Services 1,792.5 2,022.2 2,053.1 1,988.3 1,972.5 2,169.2 2,169.2 196.7
INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment Income* 1.5 4.9 3.0 1.4 - - - -
Investment Income+ - - 0.1 0.1 - - - -
Investment Income 95.1 192.2 319.7 270.0 140.0 262.6 262.6 122.6
Sub-Total Investment Income 96.6 197.1 322.8 271.5 140.0 262.6 262.6 122.6
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
Bid Chargebacks - - 58.4 58.4 58.4 - - (58.4)
Miscellaneous Rents 13.7 11.0 10.2 11.0 6.0 10.7 10.7 4.7
Police Auction 4.0 - 5.1 1.2 - - - -
Sale Of Material And Equipment 43.7 44.2 51.9 47.6 35.0 50.0 50.0 15.0
Insurance Dividend & Recovery 63.9 108.8 104.6 93.0 57.8 76.5 76.5 18.6
Insurance Dividend & Recovery - FAC - 1.4 - - - - - -
Donations - General* - - - - - 13.5 13.5 13.5
Donations - Police* 8.0 10.1 218.5 3.1 6.4 6.9 6.9 0.5
Donations - EMS* - 0.5 0.3 - - - - -
Donations - Taxi Program* 1.6 0.4 - - - - - -
Donations - Library 4.0 4.0 - - - - - -
Donation -Mus./Watertower* 2.2 1.1 22.5 22.1 7.0 9.0 9.0 2.0
Donations - Parks & Recreation* - - 0.5 0.5 - - - -
Donations - Concerts In The Park 2.7 3.0 - - - - - -
Donations - Parks Scholarships* 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.2 0.7 0.7 0.5
Miscellaneous Revenues* 0.9 1.3 6.9 5.3 1.8 95.0 95.0 93.2
Miscellaneous Revenues+ - - 0.0 0.0 - 33.1 33.1 33.1
Miscellaneous Revenues 66.7 137.2 290.5 112.0 90.0 122.0 122.0 32.0
AG Use Penalities 15.9 8.7 32.9 33.0 - 18.0 18.0 18.0
Sub-Total Miscellaneous Revenue 227.4 332.0 802.7 387.9 262.6 435.3 435.3 172.7
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
City Attorney Chargebacks - - - - - 6.0 6.0 6.0
Human Resources Chargebakcs 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 25.2 25.2 5.2
Finance Chargebacks - - 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.0 (0.4)
Fleet Labor Chargebacks - - - - - - - -
Engineering Chargebacks 163.5 289.8 374.0 150.0 303.9 206.7 206.7 (97.2)
Econ Dev Chargebacks - - 55.7 55.7 55.7 58.0 58.0 2.3
Sponsorships - - - - - 25.0 25.0 25.0
Transfer In 85.2 117.1 - 349.1 349.1 43.3 43.3 (305.8)
Transfer In - FAC - 16.2 - - - - - -
Transfer In* 303.1 189.2 - 7.0 7.0 18.8 18.8 11.8
Transfer In - W&L Pilot 1,751.7 1,827.3 2,007.1 1,858.4 1,804.6 2,130.4 2,130.4 325.8
Gain On Sale Of Capital Assets - 3.3 - - - - - -
Sub-Total Other Financing Sources 2,323.4 2,462.8 2,458.8 2,442.2 2,542.7 2,515.4 2,515.4 (27.3)
FUND BALANCE APPLIED
Fund Balance Applied - - - - 962.7 534.1 546.1 (416.6)
Sub-Total Fund Balance Applied - - - - 962.7 534.1 546.1 (416.6)
Total General Fund Revenues $ 23,829.2 $ 25,883.2 $ 26,467.1 $ 25,944.6 $ 26,745.2 $ 28,136.1 $ 28,113.4 $ 1,368.2
*Includes Funds 200 - Grants & Donations and 280 - REC Fund
37 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Table 20: General Fund Exp. Summary 2017 2018 12/31/2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
$ in '000s Actual Actual Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
General Government 4,218.9 4,959.0 4,555.0 4,714.0 4,856.8 4,794.4 4,848.3 (8.5)
Public Safety 10,854.4 11,895.9 12,962.3 13,058.4 13,194.5 13,738.7 13,702.2 507.7
Public Works 2,915.6 2,855.4 3,423.7 3,500.1 3,359.3 3,403.5 3,381.5 22.2
Health & Human Services 268.0 247.1 324.2 361.8 371.8 343.0 343.0 (28.8)
Culture, Recreation and Education 1,510.0 1,774.1 2,101.1 2,286.4 2,304.6 2,590.6 2,605.1 300.5
Conservation & Development 546.8 913.3 929.3 948.4 959.6 1,034.4 1,037.2 77.6
Sub-Total 20,313.7 22,644.8 24,295.6 24,869.2 25,046.7 25,904.5 25,917.2 870.5
Contingency/Fund Balance - - - - 170.0 402.0 402.0 232.0
Transfers 2,075.7 2,031.3 2,268.9 2,305.9 2,253.3 2,111.8 2,436.8 183.4
Sub-Total 2,075.7 2,031.3 2,268.9 2,305.9 2,423.3 2,513.8 2,838.8 415.4
Total General Expenditures $ 22,389.4 $ 24,676.1 $ 26,564.5 $ 27,175.1 $ 27,470.0 $ 28,418.3 $ 28,756.0 $ 1,286.0
Includes: Fund 100 - General Fund, 255 - Family Aquatic Center, 200 - Grants & Donations, and 280 - REC Fund
General
Government
$4.8
18%
Public
Safety
$13.7
52%
Public Works
$3.4
13%
Health & Human Serv ic es
$0.3
1%
Culture, Recreation and
Education
$2.6
10%
Conservation &
Development
$1.0
4%
Contingency/Fund
Balance
$0.4
2%
Figure 11: 2020 General Fund Expenditures
(in million s)
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DIVISION SUMMARY
Table 21: Division Summary 2017 2018 12/31/2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
($ in '000s) Actual Actual Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor 38.5 39.8 40.8 43.1 41.6 42.3 42.3 0.7
Council 65.1 68.4 68.1 74.4 72.1 73.2 73.2 1.1
Municipal Court 102.3 106.9 107.8 113.5 110.4 113.2 113.2 2.8
City Attorney 221.5 258.5 238.8 243.2 231.6 242.7 242.7 11.1
City Clerk 316.5 317.6 381.1 386.1 377.5 393.2 393.2 15.8
Elections 28.8 122.4 61.9 71.4 71.4 201.8 201.8 130.4
Administration 264.1 285.0 327.8 313.9 348.0 354.5 357.4 9.4
Administrative Services - - - - - 151.1 151.1 151.1
Human Resources 298.6 319.8 356.8 357.0 368.8 403.6 424.1 55.3
Finance 542.4 529.2 599.1 626.3 579.6 474.4 474.4 (105.2)
Risk Management 410.4 844.5 163.5 168.4 172.4 184.1 184.1 11.7
Assessing 358.0 435.4 321.2 329.7 408.8 390.7 392.6 (16.2)
Information Technology 999.3 927.9 1,165.1 1,214.8 1,248.2 1,089.7 1,105.7 (142.5)
Building Maintenance 573.1 703.6 722.8 772.1 826.5 679.7 692.3 (134.2)
Sub-Total General Government 4,218.9 4,959.0 4,555.0 4,714.0 4,856.8 4,794.4 4,848.3 (8.5)
4,833.8
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department 7,531.3 7,999.6 8,728.4 8,797.0 8,911.9 9,067.8 9,079.1 167.2
Fire Protection 1,158.5 1,296.6 1,437.6 1,473.0 1,453.0 1,716.6 1,669.4 216.4
Emergency Medical Service 1,697.5 2,023.7 2,151.2 2,134.3 2,177.9 2,259.1 2,258.6 80.7
Building Inspection 460.4 571.0 642.5 651.4 641.8 685.2 685.2 43.3
Emergency Management 6.6 5.0 2.7 2.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 -
Sub-Total Public Safety 10,854.4 11,895.9 12,962.3 13,058.4 13,194.5 13,738.7 13,702.2 112.8
PUBLIC WORKS_
Public Services - - - - - 195.9 195.9 195.9
Public Works 2,369.1 2,095.4 2,662.9 2,704.6 2,581.2 2,535.5 2,524.8 (56.4)
Engineering 546.5 648.3 654.6 680.5 657.9 549.6 538.3 (119.6)
GIS - 111.7 106.3 115.0 120.2 122.4 122.4 2.2
Sub-Total Public Works 2,915.6 2,855.4 3,423.7 3,500.1 3,359.3 3,403.5 3,381.5 642.7
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Colonial Club 180.0 190.0 200.0 200.0 200.0 210.0 210.0 10.0
Youth & Families 3.5 2.6 8.2 6.8 16.8 8.0 8.0 (8.8)
YMCA & Community Schools 75.0 45.0 106.1 145.0 145.0 115.0 115.0 (30.0)
Cemetery 9.5 9.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 -
Sub-Total Health & Human Services 268.0 247.1 324.2 361.8 371.8 343.0 343.0 (28.8)
CULTURE, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION
Historical Museum 35.8 44.6 111.4 139.2 129.5 109.1 109.1 (20.5)
Parks Maintenance 811.1 925.3 915.4 999.8 1,003.1 1,047.4 1,059.4 56.3
Recreation 385.0 489.7 746.4 776.3 845.7 1,104.6 1,107.1 261.5
Family Aquatic Center 278.1 314.5 327.8 371.2 326.2 329.4 329.4 3.2
Sub-Total Culture, Recreation, and Education 1,510.0 1,774.1 2,101.1 2,286.4 2,304.6 2,590.6 2,605.1 300.5
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Community Development - - - - - 160.9 160.9 160.9
Planning 339.8 494.0 526.4 537.6 538.4 381.6 393.9 (144.5)
Economic Development 131.5 299.1 321.1 327.7 326.9 324.3 324.3 (2.6)
Forestry 75.6 120.2 81.8 83.1 94.3 167.6 158.1 63.8
Sub-Total Conservation and Development 546.8 913.3 929.3 948.4 959.6 1,034.4 1,037.2 678.5
Transfers 2,075.7 2,031.3 2,268.9 2,305.9 2,253.3 2,111.8 2,436.8 183.4
Personnel Contingency - - - - - - - -
General Contingency - - - - 170.0 402.0 402.0 232.0
Sub-Total Transfers & Contingency 2,075.7 2,031.3 2,268.9 2,305.9 2,423.3 2,513.8 2,838.8 1,171.5
Total $ 22,389.4 $ 24,676.1 $ 26,564.5 $ 27,175.1 $ 27,470.0 $ 28,418.3 $ 28,756.0 $ 1,286.0
Includes: Fund 100 - General Fund, 255 - Family Aquatic Center, 200 - Grants & Donations, and 280 - Rec Fund
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
TABLE 22: SUMMARY OF 2020-2024 CAPITAL PROJECT PLANS
PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS ($ in '000s) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 TOTAL
Public Works
Street Reconstruction 6,250.0 3,696.0 6,234.0 3,995.0 5,199.0 25,374.0
Street Pavement Rehabilitation 392.0 1,685.0 876.0 2,535.0 804.0 6,292.0
Westside Traffic Improvement Plan 668.0 106.0 1,350.0 328.4 372.1 2,824.5
Multi-Modal 382.0 197.6 - 250.0 307.0 1,136.6
Vehicles 119.5 610.0 1,303.7 800.0 - 2,833.2
Park Improvements 916.3 491.7 603.5 222.8 181.2 2,415.4
Facilities 3,139.7 610.6 10,260.0 200.0 100.0 14,310.3
Water Pollution Control Facility 10,685.6 9,526.8 1,342.5 1,284.0 1,785.0 24,623.9
Stormwater Improvements 4,580.0 1,300.0 200.0 200.0 415.0 6,695.0
Sun Prairie Utilities 2,750.6 3,273.2 1,593.0 1,966.9 1,539.9 11,123.5
Debt Issuance Costs 360.2 210.0 344.2 177.5 96.8 1,188.7
Total Capital Projects $ 30,243.8 $ 21,707.0 $ 24,106.8 $ 11,959.5 $ 10,800.0 $ 98,817.0
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City of Sun Prairie
Capital Improvement Project Map
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DEBT SCHEDULE
Principal Balance 2020 Principal 2020 Escrow 2020 2020 Total Principal Balance
Fund ($ in '000s) 12/31/2019 Payments Interest Interest Principal & Interest 12/31/2020
Debt Service Fund 41,525.8 5,897.4 - 1,301.4 7,198.8 35,628.4
TIF District No. 06 Fund 145.0 145.0 - 1.8 146.8 -
TIF District No. 08 Fund 8,325.0 1,570.0 - 174.9 1,744.9 6,755.0
TIF District No. 09 Fund 8,990.0 995.0 - 254.1 1,249.1 7,995.0
TIF District No. 11 Fund 555.0 50.0 - 16.1 66.1 505.0
TIF District No. 12 Fund 3,825.0 20.0 - 132.9 152.9 3,805.0
TIF District No. 13 Fund 3,825.0 215.0 - 108.6 323.6 3,805.0
Wastewater Utility 9,334.8 1,164.5 - 242.1 1,406.6 8,170.4
Stormwater Utility 14,770.0 955.0 - 483.6 1,438.6 13,815.0
Fleet Internal Service Fund 2,645.0 310.0 - 74.3 384.3 2,340.6
Sun Prairie Utilities 15,530.0 955.0 - 542.4 1,497.4 14,575.0
Total $ 109,470.6 $ 12,276.9 - $ 3,332.0 $ 15,608.9 $ 97,394.3
Community Development* $ 7,230.0 $ 1,390.0 - $ 147.4 $ 8,767.4 $ 1,537.4
* The lease payments are made by the Tax Increment Financing District #8
TABLE 23: DEBT SCHEDULE
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TRANSFER SCHEDULE
Transfer In ($ in '000s) Transfer Out ($ in '000s)
General Fund 6.7 Recreation Fund 6.7
General Fund 2,130.4 Sun Prairie Utilities 2,130.4
Grants & Donations 18.8 General Fund 18.8
Library Special Revenue Fund 1,631.9 General Fund 1,631.9
Transportation Fund 347.8 General Fund 347.8
Recreation Fund 36.6 General Fund 36.6
Fleet In-Service Fund 50.0 General Fund 50.0
Health In-Service Fund 20.0 General Fund 20.0
Capital Projects Fund 110.1 Westside Traffic Impact Fund 110.1
Total Transfer In $ 4,352.3 Total Transfer Out $ 4,352.3
TABLE 24: TRANSFER SCHEDULE
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2019 PROPERTY VALUES & TAX RATE
TABLE 25: 2019 PROPERTY VALUES AND TAX RATE
ASSESSED VALUE BY CLASS
$ in Millions 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
Residential 1,772.6 1,821.8 2,102.2 2,169.0 2,237.9 68.9 3.2%
Commercial 660.1 679.3 782.1 839.5 904.0 64.5 7.7%
Agricultural 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 (0.0) -24.2%
Other 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.2 (0.2) -57.3%
Personal Property 60.3 61.3 62.9 41.7 41.1 (0.6) -1.4%
Manufacturing 53.5 56.1 62.2 55.9 57.2 1.3 2.3%
Total Assessed Value 2,546.9$ 2,619.1$ 3,009.9$ 3,106.6$ 3,240.4$ 133.9$ 4.3%
EQUALIZED VALUE
$ in Millions 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
Equalized Value - TID Out 2,438.8 2,653.3 2,849.7 3,132.8 3,404.5 271.7 8.7%
Equalized Value - TID In 2,566.2 2,772.2 2,984.7 3,310.1 3,634.1 324.0 9.8%
Difference - Total Increment 5,005.0$ 5,425.6$ 5,834.4$ 6,443.0$ 7,038.6$ 595.7$ 9.2%
TAX INCREMENT BY DISTRICT
$ in Millions 2015 Increment 2016 Increment 2017 Increment 2018 Increment 2019 Increment
(Decrease) Net % Change
TIF District No. 6 5.4 5.7 5.6 5.7 6.9 1.16 20.3%
TIF District No. 8 66.0 71.6 78.2 84.5 92.5 7.94 9.4%
TIF District No. 9 21.6 39.5 44.1 55.4 79.1 23.75 42.9%
TIF District No. 11 - 2.1 5.0 16.3 24.4 8.02 49.1%
TIF District No. 12 - - 2.2 12.8 9.7 (3.03) -23.8%
TIF District No. 13 - - - 2.5 17.0 14.44 567.6%
Total Increment 92.9$ 118.9$ 135.0$ 177.3$ 229.6$ 52.3$ 29.5%
CITY TAX RATE 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
Operating Levy 13,546,268 14,310,884 15,715,348 16,911,461 17,979,981 1,068,520 6.3%
Debt Service Levy 6,648,847 6,619,638 6,460,924 6,449,889 6,567,043 117,154 1.8%
Total Levy 20,195,115$ 20,930,522$ 22,176,272$ 23,361,350$ 24,547,024$ 1,185,674$ 5.1%
Mill Rate 8.3437$ 8.4779$ 7.7170$ 7.9455$ 8.0860$ 0.1405$ 1.8%
Average Home Value 224,700$ 226,400$ 256,000$ 258,000$ 260,000$ 2,000$ 0.8%
City Tax on Average Home 1,875$ 1,919$ 1,976$ 2,050$ 2,102$ 52$ 2.6%
Median Home Value 211,500$ 213,400$ 242,900$ 244,600$ 246,500$ 1,900$ 0.8%
City Tax on Median Home 1,765$ 1,809$ 1,874$ 1,943$ 1,993$ 50$ 2.6%
43 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
Did You Know…
HENRY DODGE
Henry Dodge (October 12, 1782 – June 19, 1867) was a Democratic
member of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, Territorial
Governor of Wisconsin and a veteran of the War of 1812 and of the Black
Hawk War. His son was Augustus C. Dodge with whom he served in the
U.S. Senate , the first, and so far only, father -son pair to serve
concurrently. Henry Dodge was the half -brother of Lewis F. Linn. James
Clarke, the Governor of Iowa Territory was his son-in-law.
LEGACY
In 1948, Iowa County presented a 160 -acre estate to the State of
Wisconsin which eventually was named Governor Dodge State Park. Over
the years, this park has grown to include 5,270 acres in the area Henry
Dodge once called his home.
Dodge County, Wisconsin, Dodge County, Minnesota, and Henry County,
Iowa, were named after Dodge.
Fort Clark, the U.S. Army post built near the present -day location of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, was renamed for Senator Dodge around 1850.
His former cabin in Dodgeville, now known as the Dodge Mining Camp
Cabin, serves as a museum and is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
BLACK HAWK
Black Hawk, born Ma -ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, (1767 – October 3, 1838)
was a band leader and warrior of the Sauk Native American tribe in what
is now the Midwest of the United States. Black Hawk earned his status as
a war chief by his actions; leading raiding and war parties as a young man,
and then a band of Sauk warriors during the Black Hawk War of 1832.
During the War of 1812, Black Hawk fought on the side of the British
against the U.S., hoping to push white American settlers away from Sauk
territory. Later he led a band of Sauk and Fox warriors, known as the
British Band, against European- American settlers in Illinois and present -
day Wisconsin in the 1832 Black Hawk War. After the war, he was
captured by U.S. forces and taken to the eastern U.S. He and other war
leaders were taken on a tour of several cities.
Shortly before being released from custody, Black Hawk told his story to
an interpreter; aided also by a newspaper reporter, he published
Autobiography of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiak, or Black Hawk, Embracing
the Traditions of his Nation... in 1833 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The first Native
American autobiography to be published in the U.S., his book became an
immediate bestseller and has gone through several editions. Black Hawk
died in 1838 (at age 70 or 71) in what is now southeastern Iowa. He has
been honored by an enduring legacy: his book, many eponyms, and other
tributes.
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DEPARTMENT BUDGET SUMMARY: CONTENTS
General Government ................................................................................. 46
Public Safety .............................................................................................. 76
Public Works .............................................................................................. 88
Health & Human Services ........................................................................ 106
Culture & Recreation ............................................................................... 114
Conservation & Development .................................................................. 136
Other Financing Uses ............................................................................... 150
Debt Service Funds .................................................................................. 154
Capital Projects Fund ............................................................................... 160
Sun Prairie Utilities .................................................................................. 172
Component Units ..................................................................................... 178
Agency Funds .......................................................................................... 184
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor ........................................................................................................ 47
City Council ................................................................................................ 48
Municipal Court ......................................................................................... 50
City Attorney ............................................................................................. 52
City Administrator ...................................................................................... 55
Administrative Services .............................................................................. 57
City Clerk .................................................................................................... 59
Human Resources ...................................................................................... 62
Finance ....................................................................................................... 65
Assessing .................................................................................................... 68
Information Technology............................................................................. 71
Building Maintenance ................................................................................ 73
Health In-Service ........................................................................................ 75
47 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor
MAYOR
MISSION
Provide policy leadership and executive oversight to City Officers, boards,
and commissions. Provide Sun Prairie residents and businesses with a high
level of city services and quality infrastructure while maintaining fiscal
responsibility. Balance the representation of the citizens of the City of Sun
Prairie as divided by Aldermanic districts and as an entire municipality.
DESCRIPTION
The mayor serves as the Chief Executive Off icer of the City of Sun Prairie
and provides general supervision to the City Administrator. The mayor is
elected by the registered voters of the city in odd numbered years and
serves a two-year term.
The mayor appoints representatives to various committees , boards and
commissions and ensures that the city ordinances and state statutes are
observed and enforced. Annually, the mayor presents a balanced budget
outlining his mission for the future. The mayor also serves as a voting
chairperson of the plan commission. He chairs and represents the city on
the community development authority.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o No notable change.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The budget for membership expenses increased to accommodate
organizational fee increases.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
City Council
CITY COUNCIL
MISSION
Represent the citizens of the City of Sun Prairie and exercise legislative
powers convenient and necessary for the governance of the City.
DESCRIPTION
The City is divided into four aldermanic districts, each with two
alderpersons who serve two -year terms. The Common Council has the
responsibility for the management and control of City property, finances,
highways, navigable waters, and public services; and has the power to act
for the government and the good order of the City, for its commercial
benefit and for the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o The City of Sun Prairie will standardize its "Boards and Committees"
compensation plan to $30 per meeting attended by participating
members across all current functional committees. Prior
compensation rates were uneven among committees (varying from
$0 to $30).
o Increase in Colonial Club donation
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The 2019 budget included a 3.5% increase in alder compensation for
alders following the 2019 election cycle. The other half of the council
elected in 2018 received their increase in 2020.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor and City Council
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Mayor & Council * * * * *
Total Personnel * * * * *
*The Mayor and Council are elected officials and not included in the FTE count.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Mayor 39.8 43.1 41.6 42.3 42.3 0.7
Council 68.4 74.4 72.1 73.2 73.2 1.1
Total Expenditures $ 108.2 $ 117.5 $ 113.7 $ 115.6 $ 115.6 $ 1.8
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 82.3 92.1 85.5 86.7 86.7 1.2
Materials & Supplies 0.9 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.8 -
Contractual Services 7.7 5.8 7.7 7.7 7.7 -
Professional Development 17.3 17.9 18.8 19.4 19.4 0.7
Total Expenditures $ 108.2 $ 117.5 $ 113.7 $ 115.6 $ 115.6 $ 1.8
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 108.2 117.5 113.7 115.6 115.6 1.8
Net Operating Result $ (108.2) $ (117.5) $ (113.7) $ (115.6) $ (115.6) $ (1.8)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Municipal Court
MUNICIPAL COURT
MISSION
Provide fair and impartial administration of justice for those accused of
violating City of Sun Prairie ordinances. Provide the timely resolution of
citizen concerns, safeguard the rights of individuals, protect the public
interest and enhance public safety.
DESCRIPTION
Municipal Court presides over matters that originate when a City of Sun
Prairie public safety personnel issues a citation charging a person or entity
with violating a city ordinance. The municipal court judge adjudicates guilt
and innocence during court proceedings and educates staff regarding
changes in appropriate law.
The citizens of Sun Prairie elect the municipal court judge for a term of
four years.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o There are no notable changes in the 2020 budget.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Restorative Justice Program (RJ) was established with the Police
Department and Municipal Court for defendants to be given the
opportunity to repair the harm, reduce risk and restore justice. Once
defendants complete the program successfully, their citation is
withdrawn with no appearance required in court. The RJ Program
reduced the court caseload, due to these factors.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Adjudicate city ordinance violations.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Traffic Citations Processed 1,360 1,701 1,359 1,075 681
Ordinance Citations 789 788 561 534 253
Court Trials 25 20 21 17 6
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Municipal Court
MUNICIPAL COURT
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Municipal Court 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
*The Munisicpal Judge is an elected official and not included in the FTE count.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Municipal Court 106.9 113.5 110.4 113.2 113.2 2.8
Total Expenditures $ 106.9 $ 113.5 $ 110.4 $ 113.2 $ 113.2 $ 2.8
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 97.7 103.9 100.7 103.6 103.6 2.8
Contractual Services 7.4 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 -
Professional Development 1.7 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 0.0
Total Expenditures $ 106.9 $ 113.5 $ 110.4 $ 113.2 $ 113.2 $ 2.8
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 174.6 211.6 172.0 183.0 183.0 11.0
Total Expenditures 106.9 113.5 110.4 113.2 113.2 2.8
Net Operating Result $ 67.7 $ 98.1 $ 61.6 $ 69.8 $ 69.8 $ 8.2
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
City Attorney
CITY ATTORNEY
MISSION
Provide accurate, complete legal advice and defense on matters affecting
the City of Sun Prairie. The primary responsibility of the City Attorney is
to provide legal advice to the Common Council, the City Administrator,
and Department Managers.
DESCRIPTION
The legal department assists with implementation of policy and addresses
a myriad of legal issues. The staff of two individuals provides legal services
for all of the other departments, boards, City Council, and the Mayor. The
department provides collection services for municipal violations. The City
Attorney drafts and reviews resolutions, ordinances, contracts, pleadings,
and other legal documents. The City Attorney prosecutes all ordinance
violations and defends the city and its officers if sued.
Full-time in house counsel and additional expertise of outside contractual
legal services provide the legal services required under the City Charter.
This insures that the office is able to effectively anticipate and avoid risk
and actionable legal problems. The augmentation of in house counsel
with external attorneys most effectively promotes avoidance of city
liability thereby reducing the overarching costs for legal services.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Membership and Dues budget increased to reflect the City
Attorney’s membership in the ICMA, an organization that trains and
supports city leaders to promote excellence in local government.
o The outside legal counsel line is increased $5,000 due to ongoing
needs.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The office continued to utilize outside legal counsel as necessary for
the volume and complexity of city legal cases.
General liability clam processing transferred from Finance to the City
Attorney’s office
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
City Attorney
CITY ATTORNEY
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Provide legal analysis and advice to City Departments and Council.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Development Agreements 9 8 17 13 5
Ordinance Amendments 14 18 21 10 12
Prosecute and collect forfeitures imposed by the court.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
OWI 148 87 106 74 37
Retail Theft 208 137 104 119 41
THC 115 100 73 87 31
Other Municipal Citations 1,833 1,713 1,633 1,391 793
Refine legal issues and insure conservation of scarce judicial resources while deterring continued illegal behavior.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Pretrial Conferences 153 238 139 96 44
Forfeitures from Pretrial Stage $44,866 $62,651 $34,820 $25,734 $28,611
Collect delinquent EMS fees and Municipal Court forfeitures.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
EMS Fees $42,868 $35,732 $18,865 $28,900 n/a
Forfeitures $103,197 $97,479 $89,221 $69,458 $159,256
Note: EMS Fees transitioned to the Finance Department in 2019
Monitor and maintain an appropriate risk program to ensure the long- term
financial stability of the City.
GENERAL LIABILITY LOSS REPORT
Year
Total
Claims
Reserve
Paid
Collection
Incurred
2009 25 $ - $ 13,157 $ - $ 13,157
2010 17 - 18,568 - 18,568
2011 19 - 7,736 - 7,736
2012 11 - 1,469 - 1,469
2013 18 - 359,735 - 359,735
2014 16 - 16,639 - 16,639
2015 8 20,320 12,616 - 32,936
2016 9 30,000 4,903 - 34,903
2017 6 - - - -
2018 13 32,227 613 - 32,840
2019 4 - 3,197 - 3,197
Total 146 $ 82,547 $ 438,633 $ - $ 521,180
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
City Attorney
CITY ATTORNEY
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
City Attorney 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
Allocated FTE (0.16) (0.28) (0.28) (0.54) (0.28) -
Total Personnel 1.84 1.72 1.72 1.46 1.72 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
City Attorney 258.5 243.2 231.6 242.7 242.7 11.1
Total Expenditures $ 258.5 $ 243.2 $ 231.6 $ 242.7 $ 242.7 $ 11.1
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 181.4 191.4 189.4 196.5 196.5 7.1
Materials & Supplies 1.1 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 -
Contractual Services 66.4 40.1 31.0 35.0 35.0 4.0
Professional Development 9.6 9.9 9.5 9.5 9.5 (0.0)
Total Expenditures $ 258.5 $ 243.2 $ 231.6 $ 242.7 $ 242.7 $ 11.1
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 258.5 243.2 231.6 242.7 242.7 11.1
Net Operating Result $ (258.5) $ (243.2) $ (231.6) $ (242.7) $ (242.7) $ (11.1)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administration
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
MISSION
Implement the policies and goals of the Mayor and City Council. Manage
the day -to-day operations of the city to ensure the organization is
providing effective and economical services to citizens. Communicate city
services, policies, priorities and programs to the public.
DESCRIPTION
The City Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
city and ensures city departments are providing services effectively and
efficiently. The City Administrator facilitates communication between the
City Council and city staff and communicates the city ’s programs,
priorities and services to the public.
Additionally, the City Administrator provides policy recommendations to
the Mayor and City Council and works with elected officials, the public,
and the staff to implement the City Council’s policy decisions.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Implementation of the Good Neighbor Project to connect City of Sun
Prairie residents with resources and opportunities to get to know
their neighbors and strengthen their own community.
o Continue the Sun Prairie Multicultural Fair to highlight the rich
cultural diversity in Sun Prairie.
o Youth in Government program that builds off of Government Day to
focus on connecting young people with local government, cultivating
leadership skills and encouraging them to enga ge and explore the
ways their participation in government can positively impact their
lives and communities.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The 2019 budget included funding to create a Mayor & City Council
Strategic Plan which identified eight focus areas. These eight areas
will provide direction to staff across a broad array of priorities
through targeted strategies, key projects and initiatives.
Updated the city ’s website to include a new look and updated
modules.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administration
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Administration 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
Allocated FTE (0.23) (0.18) (0.18) (0.49) (0.49) (0.32)
Total Personnel 2.77 2.83 2.83 2.52 2.51 (0.32)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Administration 285.0 313.1 348.0 340.0 342.9 (5.1)
Grants & Donations - 0.8 - 14.5 14.5 14.5
Total Expenditures $ 285.0 $ 313.9 $ 348.0 $ 354.5 $ 357.4 $ 9.4
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 245.0 263.0 293.2 302.6 305.5 12.3
Materials & Supplies 3.0 3.7 3.8 13.7 13.7 10.0
Contractual Services 15.1 24.0 28.0 9.4 9.4 (18.6)
Professional Development 19.8 21.1 22.2 22.8 22.8 0.5
Capital Items 2.2 2.1 0.8 6.0 6.0 5.2
Total Expenditures $ 285.0 $ 313.9 $ 348.0 $ 354.5 $ 357.4 $ 9.4
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 285.0 313.9 348.0 354.5 357.4 9.4
Net Operating Result $ (285.0) $ (313.9) $ (348.0) $ (354.5) $ (357.4) $ (9.4)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MISSION
The Administrative Services Department is committed to providing
excellent customer service to the Citizens, Mayor, City Council and
Departments of the City. The department will provide timely, accurate,
concise information to those that we serve.
DESCRIPTION
• The Administrative Services Department provides support to the
Mayor, City Council, City Administrator and City Departments.
• Services provided by the Finance Division include, accounting, cash
management, purchasing, payroll, risk management and property
tax collection.
• Human Resources Division is responsible for administration,
classification and compensation, recruitment and testing, and
employee benefit services.
• The Information Technology Division coordinates the city ’s
information technology and telecommunications system needs.
• The Assessing Division assesses taxable residential and commercial
real and personal property and maintains property
information/ownership records.
• The City Clerk Division conducts fair and open municipal elections,
manages the city ’s records management program and accessibility
to public records, and manages the issuance of various licenses.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o The main focus of 2020 budget is the expansion and implementation
of the city’s record management system.
o Human Resource record management automation
o Build the online operator license module.
o Conversion of Personal Property tax forms from paper to
electronic.
o Continue strengthening the city’s information system infrastructure
and cyber security.
o Continue increasing the efficiencies of elections by expanding the
number of polling places from four to eight.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Expansion of the city’s record management system by:
Designing the automation of the Human Resources processes.
Designing the personal property tax form conversion from
paper to electronic document.
Enhancement of the city’s security for buildings and the information
system.
Conversion to an election software to manag e the election process
and poll workers.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Administrative Services n/a n/a n/a 1.00 1.00 1.00
Allocated FTE - - - (0.07) (0.07) (0.07)
Total Personnel - - - 0.93 0.93 0.93
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Administrative Services - - - 151.1 151.1 151.1
Total Expenditures - - - $ 151.1 $ 151.1 $ 151.1
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel - - - 138.3 138.3 138.3
Materials & Supplies - - - 4.2 4.2 4.2
Contractual Services - - - 7.3 7.3 7.3
Professional Development - - - 1.3 1.3 1.3
Total Expenditures - - - $ 151.1 $ 151.1 $ 151.1
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - 151.1 151.1 151.1
Net Operating Result - - - $ (151.1) $ (151.1) $ (151.1)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
59 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
MISSION
The City Clerk’ s Office serves as the gateway to open and transparent
government while acting as stewards in fostering relationships with
elected officials, city staff, and the community. The Clerk’ s Office is
dedicated to providing equitable, efficient, and impartial acce ss to open
meetings and public records, license administration, and elections.
DESCRIPTION
The City Clerk’ s Office serves as the first point of contact for individuals
seeking information about the City of Sun Prairie, Dane County, or the
State of Wiscons in. The City Clerk ’s Office processes over 20 types of
license applications for the City of Sun Prairie, issuing over 2,500 licenses
and permits a year. The City Clerk’s Office provides the public with notice
of all city meetings in accordance with the state’s open meetings law and
serves as the custodian of official records.
The City Clerk’s Office impartially oversees all elections held in the City of
Sun Prairie, ensuring every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a
ballot and have their ballot cou nted. The City Clerk’ s office achieves this
goal by educating voters and providing comprehensive training for over
390 election officials
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Implement plan to use eight polling locations.
o Increase citizen access to licensing and permitting by offering the
process online.
o Continue efforts to encourage voter registration and participation
through extended office hours, improved communications,
extension of polling locations, and the ability to register and vote
absentee at the Sun Prairie Public Library.
o Increase of Election Official wages.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Migrated the creation of all agendas and minutes into OnBase and
they remain accessible via the City’s website.
Migrated thousands of documents from Laserfiche to OnBase.
Converted thousands more from paper to digital form. All
resolutions going back to 1965 have been digitized and catalogued
into OnBase.
Improved voting operations resulting in decreased polling site
congestion.
Planned and made arrangement to increase t he number of polling
locations from four to eight to ensure voting accessibility and
efficiency to all community members.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Provide access to local government through accurate and timely access to
agendas and minutes.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Council & Special Meetings 27 25 27 26 12
Committee of the Whole 49 42 34 23 14
Board of Review 2 2 7 4 1
Alcohol License Review Board 7 4 2 3 4
TOTAL 85 73 70 56 31
Provide equitable access to licenses and permits available through the City
Clerk’s Office.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Special Event Permit 5 2 1 4 2
Tobacco Retail License 28 27 26 24 24
Dog License 1,192 1,157 1,185 1,238 1,192
Dog Park Permit 517 673 984 701 714
Liquor Establishment License 56 56 51 56 52
Operator License 336 322 331 471 337
Temporary Nightclub License 1 1 0 0 0
Nightclub License 6 7 9 8 10
Secondhand Dealer License 6 8 8 4 3
Solicitor’s Permit 25 26 27 41 45
Temporary Beer/Wine License 14 13 15 16 10
Street Use Permit 23 21 19 23 17
Taxi Cab Driver License 16 18 22 26 19
Amusement Device License 118 124 142 143 128
Blasting Permit 0 2 2 1 0
Chicken License 3 4 6
Mobile Food Cart 1 1 0
Mobile Food Vendor 5 4 0
TOTAL 2,343 2,457 2,831 2,765 2,559
Conduct fair, open, and transparent elections. Ensure every eligible voter is
able to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Number of Elections 2 4 2 4 1
Average Election Officials 80 150 82 68 64
Average Voted at the Polls 2,305 5,501 2,731 5,369 6,064
Average Voted In-Person Absentee 192 2,563 244 1,623 2,148
Average Voted Absentee by Mail/SVD 276 480 223 452 391
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
City Clerk 4.31 4.56 4.56 4.56 4.56 -
Total Personnel 4.31 4.56 4.56 4.56 4.56 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
City Clerk 317.6 386.1 377.5 393.2 393.2 15.8
Elections 122.4 71.4 71.4 201.8 201.8 130.4
Total Expenditures $ 440.0 $ 457.6 $ 448.9 $ 595.1 $ 595.1 $ 146.2
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 337.7 368.3 366.6 503.0 503.0 136.4
Materials & Supplies 20.0 20.6 20.3 30.5 30.5 10.3
Contractual Services 36.9 41.1 35.2 54.5 54.5 19.3
Professional Development 5.4 7.0 6.1 7.1 7.1 0.9
Capital Items 40.0 20.6 20.6 - - (20.6)
Total Expenditures $ 440.0 $ 457.6 $ 448.9 $ 595.1 $ 595.1 $ 146.2
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 195.8 169.6 166.9 172.0 172.0 5.0
Total Expenditures 440.0 457.6 448.9 595.1 595.1 146.2
Net Operating Result $ (244.2) $ (287.9) $ (281.9) $ (423.1) $ (423.1) $ (141.2)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
HUMAN RESOURCES
MISSION
Employ and retain well -qualified, productive and engaged employees;
enhance diversity; maintain a positive and effective labor relations
atmosphere; and achieve compliance with State and Federal laws.
DESCRIPTION
Personnel costs including wages, benefits, and liability insurance coverage
comprise approximately 60% of the city ’s budget. It is this division’ s
responsibility to administer the full range of Human Resources activities
including policy development, salary administration, recruitment,
selection, employee evaluatio n, training and development, personnel
record retention and automation, benefit administration, coordination of
diversity initiatives, labor /employee relations, evaluation of risk, and
improving employee safety and wellness.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o The 2020 Budget includes attempts to realign current resources for
targeted recruitment. This includes elevating the part -time
Administrative Assistant to a full- time HR Generalist position to
better meet the needs of the organization.
o Strive to improve our engagement with other agencies and attract
minority candidates.
o Advancing internships and apprenticeships to develop relationships
with community agencies and educational institutions.
o Increased funding for the joint Employee Wellness Clinic with Sun
Prairie Area School District.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Improved recruitment presence in the region through branding and
outreach. Presented the status of diversity in recruitment to Council.
Hosted targeted employee wellness programs including
WeightWatchers @ Works and Calling It Quits tobacco cessation to
improve employee health and reduce insurance utilization.
Partnered with the Sun Prairie Area School District and Dean in the
research of a joint near-site or on-site Employee Wellness Clinic.
All-employee training pro grams conducted included active
shooter/evacuation, LGBTQ/gender identity, and general policy
review.
Supervisory training included public records/open meetings law
review and conducting workplace investigations.
Coordinated employee social events including summer picnic,
Sunshine Supper, and Healthy- Selfie posting
.
63 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
HUMAN RESOURCES
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Employer of Choice
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Improve recruitment efforts and fill vacancies in a timely manner.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Positions filled (PT/FT) 38 37 45 31 22
Average number of days to fill
positions
40 46 42 51 48
Applications received 1,478 1,548 1,848 2,209 1,416
% minority applicants 15% 14% 18% 18% 17.8%
Positions filled (PT/FT) 38 37 45 31 22
Promote safety and wellness in the workplace.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Worker’s compensation claims 20 26 16 22 25
Worker’s compensation cost $178,729 $182,668 $59,449 $87,794 $88,468
Lost days due to Workers
Compensation injuries/illnesses
185
251
25
34
54
Biometric testing participation New 91% 85% 94% 95%
Percentage of employees who
rate their general health as Good, Very Good, or Excellent
New measure
93%
95%
93%
90%
Retain well-qualified and productive employees by providing essential
benefits in a fiscally responsible manner.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Annual Turnover rate non-seasonal
(FT Turnover rate)
19%
(13%)
14%
(14%)
11%
(8.6%)
10%
(8.4%)
9%
(10%)
FMLA Requests 55 47 46 58 30
FMLA Hours Used 6,797 4,094 5,842 6,933 3,508
Increase in Health Plan Cost 2.5% 4% 14% 8.8% 7.9%
Authorized FT positions 178 180 185 190 196
Authorized PT & LTE positions 39 37 31 33 38
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
HUMAN RESOURCES
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Human Resources 3.50 3.50 3.50 4.00 4.00 0.50
Allocated FTE (0.40) (0.40) (0.40) (0.40) (0.40) (0.00)
Total Personnel 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.60 3.60 0.50
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Human Resources 319.8 354.4 368.8 400.1 424.1 55.3
Grants & Donations - 2.6 - 3.5 - -
Total Expenditures $ 319.8 $ 357.0 $ 368.8 $ 403.6 $ 424.1 $ 55.3
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 266.3 271.4 278.9 329.9 353.9 75.0
Materials & Supplies 1.6 2.4 1.3 1.8 1.8 0.5
Contractual Services 46.2 57.0 57.3 56.8 56.8 (0.5)
Professional Development 5.7 26.2 31.3 15.1 11.6 (19.7)
Total Expenditures $ 319.8 $ 357.0 $ 368.8 $ 403.6 $ 424.1 $ 55.3
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 20.0 20.0 20.0 25.2 25.2 5.2
Total Expenditures 319.8 357.0 368.8 403.6 424.1 55.3
Net Operating Result $ (299.8) $ (337.0) $ (348.8) $ (378.4) $ (398.9) $ (50.1)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
FINANCE
MISSION
Ensure the City ’s long- term fiscal sustainability by implementing sound
budgetary and accounting practices in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Standards. Promote financial stewardship and
safekeeping of city assets and provide a comprehensive risk management
program to minimize the City ’s property and casualty liabilities.
Continually provide excellent financial support and consultant services to
city departments.
DESCRIPTION
The Finance Department is under the direction of the Administrative
Services Department and provides financial management and operational
support to the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator and city
departments. Services provided by the Finance Department include
accounting, cash management, purchasing review, payroll, tax collection,
capital and asset management, annual budget and financial statement
presentation’ and administration of general liability, auto liability and
property insurance. The City Treasurer/ Finance Director resides in the
Finance Department and is an appointed position.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o An Administrative Services Department has been created and the
director has moved out of Finance into this department.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Updated the transparency module of the city’s financial software to
allow for citizen access to city financial records.
Delinquent citation collections responsibilities transferred from the
City Attorney’s office.
Reorganized the department after an early 2019 resignation. The
reorganization reinstated the Finance Director position, elevated the
part-time Budget Analyst to full- time and increased hours for the
part-time Account Clerk.
General liability insurance claims transferred to the City Attorney ’s
office.
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 66
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
FINANCE
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Process payment transactions more efficiently by creating electronic payment options for both the
stakeholders and employees of the City promoting the long-term financial stability of the City.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Payments by ETF 862,559 2,876,627 4,507,406 18,556,766 8,530.595
Payments by procurement card 3,190,276 4,106,642 2,499,935 3,784,384 2,264,825
Collections by credit card/e-check 184,956 239,111 156,165 142,512 $83,484
Tax collections by credit card/e-check 636,247 925,584 995,113 1,094,498 462,635
Monitor and maintain an appropriate risk program to ensure the long- term
financial stability of the City.
AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE LOSS REPORT
Year
Total
Claims
Reserve
Paid
Collection
Incurred
2009 16 - $ 59,016 $ 12,769 $ 46,246
2010 3 - 8,818 - 8,818
2011 3 - 19,434 14,211 5,223
2012 5 - 3,787 3,499 288
2013 4 - 8,523 - 8,523
2014 2 - 4,579 2,147 2,432
2015 3 - 9,212 - 9,212
2016 9 - 37,045 - 39,300
2017 2 - 3,127 2,838 289
2018 18 - 23,575 4,114 27,689
2019 9 - 4,609 3,154 7,763
Total 74 - $ 181,725 $ 42,732 $ 155,784
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
FINANCE
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Finance 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 (1.00)
Allocated FTE (0.64) (0.64) (0.64) (0.64) (0.64) -
Total Personnel 5.36 5.36 5.36 4.36 4.36 (1.00)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Finance 529.2 626.3 749.6 876.4 876.4 126.8
Risk Management 844.5 168.4 172.4 184.1 184.1 11.7
Total Expenditures $ 1,373.7 $ 794.7 $ 922.0 $ 1,060.5 $ 1,060.5 $ 138.5
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 381.0 467.4 429.3 339.2 339.2 (90.1)
Materials & Supplies 75.7 84.6 83.0 80.5 80.5 (2.5)
Contractual Services 65.0 71.2 76.5 63.2 63.2 (13.3)
Insurance 809.8 129.0 123.0 134.7 134.7 11.7
Professional Development 4.7 7.9 5.6 6.3 6.3 0.7
Transfers/Bad Debt 36.9 34.4 34.4 34.4 34.4 -
Contingency - - 170.0 402.0 402.0 232.0
Capital Items 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 -
Total Expenditures $ 1,373.7 $ 794.7 $ 922.0 $ 1,060.5 $ 1,060.5 $ 138.5
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - 2.0 2.4 2.0 2.0 (0.4)
Total Expenditures 1,373.7 794.7 922.0 1,060.5 1,060.5 138.5
Net Operating Result $ (1,373.7) $ (792.7) $ (919.6) $ (1,058.5) $ (1,058.5) $ (138.9)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
ASSESSING
MISSION
To assess taxable residential and commercial real and personal property
fairly and accurately in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes and the
Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual; the WIsc. Department of
Revenue (DOR) assesses all manufacturing real & personal property. It is
our duty to be amba ssadors of the city; we will treat everyone we
encounter with courtesy and respect. Furthermore, it is our responsibility
to provide valuable, responsive, and cost- effective services to the citizens
of Sun Prairie.
DESCRIPTION
It is the assessor’ s duty t o discover, list, and value all taxable real and
personal property within the taxation district. The values are reported
annually in an assessment roll for the city. The assessor’ s office is also
charged with explaining and defending assessments and report ing
assessment results to the city and the Department of Revenue (DOR). This
is accomplished following guidelines in the Wisconsin Property
Assessment Manual and Wis. Stat. Ch. 70.
The office discovers and lists properties by reviewing permits, sales, and
conducting interior and/or exterior inspections of properties to ensure
property data is current. The Office performs statistical analysis of data
on a mass appraisal basis after consideration of market conditions,
neighborhood analysis, physical, economic , governmental, and social
factors to determine current valuation amounts. If citizens disagree with
the assessor’s valuation, they can review records during the Open Book
period, conducted immediately following the publishing of the initial
annual Assessm ent Roll. During the Open Book period, the assessor
dedicates time to meet with property owners to explain valuation
methods and listen to their concerns regarding property valuation. The
Board of Review follows with official hearings where the assessor formally
defends a property’s assessment.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o 2020 Citywide Revaluation
o Added Contractor to support Assessing’s objectives
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Net new construction increased by 20% over last year.
There were two 2019 Board of Review property assessment appeals
One commercial property owner waived their right to a Board of
Review hearing as a formality and is continuing on with an existing
excessive assessment claim for their 2017, 2018 and 2019
assessments.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
ASSESSING
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
The Level of Assessment measures how close the total assessed value of the city is to market value. The goal in a revaluation year is to be
as close to 100% as possible. If the Level of Assessment is above 100%, the assessments as a whole are greater than market va lue. If the
Level of Assessment is below 100%, the assessments as a whole are less than market value. While individual properties will vary, they typically
fall within a reasonable range of the Level of Assessment. An acceptable Level of Assessment is 90% - 110% for any given year.
Measure
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
2018
Non-Reval
2019
Non-Reval
Level of Assessment 99.23% 92.40% 100.00% 94.28% 89.33%
Annually maintain Real Estate parcels and Personal Property accounts for accuracy.
Measure
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
2018
Non-Reval
2019
Non-Reval
Total Real Estate Parcels 11,422 11,422 11,452 11,764 11,797
Total Personal Property Accounts 1,201 1,201 1,108 999 982
Update real estate parcels and personal property accounts to reflect physical and valuation changes
Measure
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
2018
Non-Reval
2019
Non-Reval
Interior Inspections 756 636 651 465 437
Exterior Inspections 544 522 396 290 283
Other On-site Visits 684 557 18 9 0
Drive-by Reviews 1,148 162 1,885 1,430 1,322
Ag Reviews 477 433 648 553 448
Office Reviews 1,516 784 1,235 306 165
Real Estate Transfers Reviewed 1,199 1,156 1,417 1,235 1,436
Permits Reviewed 1,402 1,445 1,412 1,789 1,929
Personal Property Accounts Assessed 1,116 1,113 1,027 1,000 982
Annually conduct Open Book conferences with property owners to discuss valuation concerns and explain value development. This is an
opportunity to correct records and possibly resolve valuation issues reducing the need for many property owners to appeal the ir
assessments.
Measure
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
2018
Non-Reval
2019
Non-Reval
Real Estate Parcels or Personal Property Accounts Reviewed 81 22 262 113 65
Number of Adjustments 61 20 162 111 64
Net $ Adjustments (-) or (+) -$3,184,300 -$313,700 -$6,458,000 -$5,725,700 -$14,438,700
Annually present defenses for assessment appealed to the Board of Review.
Measure
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
2018
Non-Reval
2019
Non-Reval
Real Estate Parcels or Personal Property Accounts Reviewed 5 9 29 1 2
Number of Adjustments 4 7 14 1 1
Net $ Adjustments (-) or (+) -$608,500 -$1,428,610 -$4,303,200 -$1,003,100 -$591,900
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 70
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
ASSESSING
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Assessing 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 (2.00)
Allocated (Decrease) (0.25) - - - - -
Total Personnel 3.75 4.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 (2.00)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Assessing 435.4 329.7 408.8 390.7 392.6 (16.2)
Total Expenditures $ 435.4 $ 329.7 $ 408.8 $ 390.7 $ 392.6 $ (16.2)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 407.8 298.7 331.2 224.0 226.0 (105.3)
Materials & Supplies 10.3 11.6 12.6 11.6 11.6 (1.0)
Contractual Services 10.9 15.8 58.5 151.6 151.6 93.1
Professional Development 6.4 3.2 6.5 3.4 3.4 (3.1)
Capital Items - 0.3 - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 435.4 $ 329.7 $ 408.8 $ 390.7 $ 392.6 $ (16.2)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 435.4 329.7 408.8 390.7 392.6 (16.2)
Net Operating Result $ (435.4) $ (329.7) $ (408.8) $ (390.7) $ (392.6) $ 16.2
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MISSION
Engage, empower, and enable staff to improve life for residents,
businesses, and visitors in the city through technology and geospatial data
analysis.
DESCRIPTION
The Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for providing
secure and effective technology equipm ent and solutions to enable the
success of city departments and provide efficiencies in city operations. IT
is actively working to modernize the city technology landscape and
provide increased opportunities for transparency and citizen self-service.
The Department also fulfills traditional responsibilities of enabling the
storage, processing, and accessibility of city data.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Focus on security with 2 -Factor Authentication for email and city
computing services
o Modernizing the city’s storage platform
o Upgrades to compute nodes of virtual platform
o Hire a full time Systems Administrator to improve core infrastructure
and security
o New remote access system implementation; secure access to virtual
applications
o Replacement of the four server nodes that provide all of the City's
virtual computing infrastructure.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Upgraded building access and security.
Wi-Fi replacement & upgrades.
Data storage upgrades.
Anti-virus software updates.
Replace the City Hall server room’s Uninterruptible Power Supply.
Implement more robust disaster recovery and business continuity
processes.
Cybersecurity audit and improvements
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Resolve issues in accordance with our service levels and resolve issues on first contact
while maintaining a high satisfaction rating.
Measure 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Issues Resolved On-time 66% 68% 78% 81%
Issues Resolved On First Contact 66% 61% 52% 62%
Issues Resolved to Satisfaction* - 97% 97% 99%
*2017 was the first year for satisfaction surveys
Decrease the amount of time it takes for IT staff to contact users regarding their issue
and ultimately resolve it.
Measure 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Average Time to First Response 18:30 24:30 13:14 5:25
Average Time Between Responses 17:20 18:20 9:44 5:00
Average Time to Resolution 47:50 46:30 41:00 28:03
The time format above is hours:minutes.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Information Technology 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 -
Allocated (Decrease) (0.23) (0.56) (0.56) (1.06) (1.06) (0.50)
Total Personnel 4.77 4.44 4.44 3.94 3.94 (0.50)
*GIS was separated from Information Technology in the 2018 Budget.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Information Technology 927.9 1,214.8 1,248.2 1,089.7 1,105.7 (142.5)
Total Expenditures $ 927.9 $ 1,214.8 $ 1,248.2 $ 1,089.7 $ 1,105.7 $ (142.5)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 412.3 466.9 447.6 485.5 485.5 37.9
Materials & Supplies 235.2 298.4 299.8 322.3 338.3 38.5
Contractual Services 111.7 85.0 68.7 70.0 70.0 1.3
Professional Development 10.0 14.5 11.0 13.5 13.5 2.5
Capital Items 158.7 350.0 421.0 198.5 198.5 (222.5)
Total Expenditures $ 927.9 $ 1,214.8 $ 1,248.2 $ 1,089.7 $ 1,105.7 $ (142.5)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 0.2 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 927.9 1,214.8 1,248.2 1,089.7 1,105.7 (142.5)
Net Operating Result $ (927.7) $ (1,214.8) $ (1,248.2) $ (1,089.7) $ (1,105.7) $ 142.5
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Public Services
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
MISSION
Provide clean, secure, and well-maintained City of Sun Prairie facilities.
DESCRIPTION
The Building Maintenance Division provides building maintenance and
repairs at more than 15 municipal facilities, including City Hall, the West
Side Community Service Building, both Fire/EMS facilities, the Library, the
City Service Center, the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Historical
Museum, and other facilities throughout the city. It is also responsible for
snow removal from sidewalks and walkways at five City facilities. The
Division provides vendor oversight for contracted janitorial and
maintenance services. It also services several irrigation systems in the City
and the Cannery Square Fountain.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Continued the annual contribution to the Building Maintenance
Fund to ensure sufficient funding for maintenance of all city
buildings.
o Renovation of the second floor lobby of City Hall.
o Replacement of ceiling tiles at City Hall.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
City Hall roof was replaced and solar panels installed.
Expansion to include sleeping quarters for EMS and Fire was added
at the Westside Community Building
Complete 1st Floor bathroom updates at City Hall
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Respond to maintenance requests submitted within 24 hours, and strive to
resolve them within 48 hours
Measure 2017 2018 2019*
Number of tickets received 527 662 357
Average response time (hours) 9:16 10:28 11:30
Average resolution time (hours) 23:26 29:27 30:46
Respond to urgent and high priority maintenance requests within 4 hours, and strive
to resolve them within 24 hours.
Measure 2017 2018 2019*
No. of urgent and high priority tickets 73 84 4
Average response time (hours) 6:41 9:39 1:33
Average resolution time (hours) 17.47 20:36 5:19
Maintenance tickets submitted.
Department 2019
Finance 23
Library 116
Fire 32
EMS 19
Building Maintenance 22
Police 50
City Clerk 14
Others 64
Recreation 26
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 74
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Public Services
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Building Maintenance 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
Total Personnel 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Building Maintenance 703.1 772.1 826.5 676.2 692.3 (134.2)
Grants & Donations 0.6 - - 3.5 - -
Total Expenditures $ 703.6 $ 772.1 $ 826.5 $ 679.7 $ 692.3 $ (134.2)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 186.4 252.3 231.6 249.1 249.1 17.5
Materials & Supplies 265.2 215.0 205.1 213.7 212.7 7.6
Contractual Services 185.8 154.8 163.2 149.6 163.2 -
Professional Development 0.2 - 0.2 1.3 1.3 1.1
Capital Items 66.0 150.0 226.4 66.0 66.0 (160.4)
Total Expenditures $ 703.6 $ 772.1 $ 826.5 $ 679.7 $ 692.3 $ (134.2)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 703.6 772.1 826.5 679.7 692.3 (134.2)
Net Operating Result $ (703.6) $ (772.1) $ (826.5) $ (679.7) $ (692.3) $ 134.2
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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IN-SERVICE FUNDS
Public Services
HEALTHCARE IN-SERVICE
MISSION
Appropriately account for health and dental care expenditures for all
employees.
DESCRIPTION
The city incurs personnel costs related to employer -funded health and
dental insurance coverage. All employees who have employer-sponsored
health insurance through the city are enrolled in a high deductible health
insurance plan. The city deposits $750 for single plan participants and
$1,500 for family plan participants annually into a health savings or health
reimbursement account for enrolled employees. Employees who elect
not to participate in the plan are eligible for a $750 for single/$1,500 for
family benefit deposited into a health reimbursement account.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Contributing additional $50,000 to the Employee Clinic.
o Change in Healthcare providers capped Healthcare costs increases
to 8.7% in 2019, and not to exceed 6.9% in 2020 and 8.9% in 2021.
o No increase for dental care.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The In-service Fund was created during the 2019 budget process.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Health Ins Internal Svc Fund - - - - - -
Total Personnel - - - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Health Ins Internal Svc Fund - 2,801.5 2,801.5 2,924.1 2,921.8 120.3
Total Expenditures - $ 2,801.5 $ 2,801.5 $ 2,924.1 $ 2,921.8 $ 120.3
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Health Insurance - 2,581.2 2,581.2 2,697.3 2,695.0 113.8
Dental Insurance - 220.3 220.3 226.8 226.8 6.5
Total Expenditures - $ 2,801.5 $ 2,801.5 $ 2,924.1 $ 2,921.8 $ 120.3
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - 2,801.5 2,801.5 2,924.1 2,921.8 120.3
Total Expenditures - 2,801.5 2,801.5 2,924.1 2,921.8 120.3
Net Operating Result - $ 0.0 - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved
Net Increase / (Decrease) - 0.0 - - -
Fund Balance Applied - - - 50.0 50.0
Beginning Fund Balance - - - 0.0 0.0
Ending Fund Balance - $ 0.0 - $ (50.0) $ (50.0)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
FUND BALANCE
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 76
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department ..................................................................................... 77
Fire Department ........................................................................................ 80
Emergency Medical Services ...................................................................... 82
Emergency Management ........................................................................... 84
Building Inspection .................................................................................... 86
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
POLICE
MISSION
We will build relationships and solve problems.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Increase in overall MPSIS expense due to contribution expenses
o I
ncrease in training expenses due to an increase in overall Electronic
Control Device (ECD) and ammunition expense.
o D
ecrease in body armor expenses due to a reduction in the number
of officers in rotation.
o A
dditional Police Officer
o U
tilization of saved funding for squad police video system
replacements.
o I
ncrease in the crossing guard professional services agreement due
to an additional crossing guard position for the new elementary
school.
o A
ddition of a Police Vehicle for the Assistant Chief of Police.
o I
ncrease in DVD/CD Open Records request fees.
o A
dditional uniformed officer.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Additional lieutenant position to allow for increased direct
supervision by line level leadership. Implementation plan and
organizational changes are underway.
C
ompleted rifle replacement purchase. Training and total
implementation to occur in quarterly training sessions.
M
anagement and investigative portable radio replacement
completed in line with improved communications platform.
P
rofessional facility improvements that are in line with department
values are underway.
DESCRIPTIONS
Administration
There are six members within the administration department.
Five command- level sworn officers provide overall organizational
leadership.
• The Chief of Police is responsible for broad vision and direction for
the operations of the organization with assistance from the Assistant
Chief of Police.
• One Lieutenant provides leadership and management for patrol
operations.
• A second Lieutenant provides leadership and management for
support services operations.
• A third lieutenant and agency reorganization is being implemented.
• An executive assistant position provides operational support.
Patrol Division
Led by one lieutenant, the Patrol Division consists of sworn field officers
who provide district policing efforts throughout the community. There are
seven sergeants, 30 patrol officers, four district liaison officers, and two
community service officers.
District Liaison Program
A team of four officers, each assigned to a specific patrol district, focuses
on neighborhood problem solving, community engagement, crime
prevention services, mental health intervention, as well as drug and gang
activity.
Detective Bureau
Supervised by an assigned sergeant, a team of five detectives provide
police response and investigation into complicated high- level, time-
consuming, investigations. These detectives coordinate complex
investigative efforts, lead investigative teams, conduct intensive
interviews, make complicated legal charging decisions, collect evidence at
crime scenes, and work closely with the District Attorney ’s Office. A
civilian evidence officer also reports to the support lieutenant within the
support service division.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
POLICE
DESCRIPTIONS, continued
School Liaison Program
An extension of our policing philosophy, the School Liaison Program
creates a partnership between the school district with district staff.
Two officers are assigned to the high school, the alternative school, the
upper middle school, and lower level schools respectively. These officers
provide proactive problem solving and relationship building in the
schools.
Di
spatch Services
Led by a dispatch supervisor, eight dispatchers provide 24 -hour
dispatching services for police staff and answering services for citizens
wishing to reach city government. The communications center
accomplishes several tasks related to the city ’s p ublic safety function,
including monitoring alarms and cameras, supporting the emergency
operations center, and accessing local databases. The unit is led by a
dispatch supervisor.
Records Division
Divided between two police facilities, a civilian supervisor leads seven
records administrators responsible for processing police related records.
An eighth unit member is dedicated to county court officer duties. Staff
assists with carrying out a variety of tasks, including open records
processing, social media management, citizen fingerprinting, license and
permit processing, and staffing a service window at each facility.
Community Policing Services
A section of the department’s budget is intended to provide the
resources required for community policing efforts. The funds allow for
the purchase of equipment and supplies used in assignments that serve
the community such as the honor guard and department chaplains.
Other programs include Citizen Academy, National Night Out, Youth
Academy, and other outreach activities.
Crossing Guards Services
The city contracts for crossing guard services that are stationed
throughout the community with the purpose of ensuring student safety.
The program is monitored in partnership with the school district.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime 3.91 3.24 3.00 3.01 2.70 3.53*
Property Crime 23.55 19.62 17.57 15.70 21.72 18.49*
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Welfare Calls /
Check Person Calls 1,298 1,704 1,964 2,861 3,263 691*
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
POLICE
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Police Administration 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00
Police Patrol 39.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 0.00
Police Investigation 6.50 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 1.00
Police Communications 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 0.00
Police Records 7.40 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 0.00
District Liason Officers 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00
Police Vehicles 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Police Community Policing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Police Crossing Guards 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Police School Liaison 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
Total Personnel 72.90 76.00 76.00 76.00 77.00 1.00
Sworn Personnel* 55.00 55.00 56.00 56.00
Civilian Personnel 21.00 21.00 21.00 21.00
*One FTE is 1,950 hours for patrol officers
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Police Administration 989.9 1,080.2 1,170.9 1,110.9 1,122.2 (48.7)
Police Patrol 3,940.8 4,212.2 4,120.3 4,306.5 4,306.5 186.1
Police Investigation 800.9 962.7 937.9 979.8 979.8 41.9
Police Communications 719.3 715.1 786.3 818.4 818.4 32.1
Police Records 467.5 531.0 533.0 513.9 513.9 (19.1)
District Liason Officers 379.0 367.5 431.8 438.1 438.1 6.3
Police Vehicles 358.5 563.2 566.2 530.2 530.2 (36.0)
Police Community Policing 6.5 5.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 -
Police Crossing Guards 121.3 135.9 135.9 145.0 145.0 9.1
Police School Liaison 209.3 214.3 212.4 207.3 207.3 (5.1)
Grants & Donations 6.5 9.5 10.4 10.9 10.9 0.5
Total Expenditures $ 7,999.6 $ 8,797.0 $ 8,911.9 $ 9,067.8 $ 9,079.1 $ 167.2
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 6,819.8 7,354.2 7,416.1 7,739.6 7,750.9 334.8
Materials & Supplies 501.7 701.9 705.5 667.0 667.0 (38.4)
Contractual Services 598.3 531.5 558.7 498.9 498.9 (59.8)
Professional Development 61.7 73.0 76.4 82.1 82.1 5.6
Capital Items 18.1 136.4 155.3 80.3 80.3 (75.0)
Total Expenditures $ 7,999.6 $ 8,797.0 $ 8,911.9 $ 9,067.8 $ 9,079.1 $ 167.2
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 183.4 183.0 172.2 191.2 191.2 19.0
Total Expenditures 7,999.6 8,797.0 8,911.9 9,067.8 9,079.1 167.2
Net Operating Result $ (7,816.2) $ (8,613.9) $ (8,739.7) $ (8,876.6) $ (8,887.9) $ (148.2)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 80
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire
FIRE
MISSION
Deliver professional service to our community by protecting life, property,
and the environment. Carry out these functions by providing courteous
and effective responses through quality training with the highest
standards of integrity and performance. In partnership with our
community, strive for excelle nce through training, prevention, and
education.
DESCRIPTION
The Sun Prairie Fire Department (SPFD) is contracted by the City of Sun
Prairie to deliver fire service. Services include all- hazards emergency
response, fire prevention, fire education, and ass istance to Sun Prairie
Emergency Medical Services Department and Sun Prairie Police
Department. The SPFD district encompasses approximately 96 square
miles and over 43,000 residents of the City of Sun Prairie, and Townships
of Burke, Bristol, and Sun Prairie.
The SFPD operates out of two stations located within the City. The SPFD
continuously staffs Station 1 with a minimum of four firefighters, with a
combination of career and volunteer/Paid- on-Premise staff. Career staff
work from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm daily and a volunteer crew staffs 6:00
pm to 6:00 am.
Since July 2017, SPFD Station II has been staffed Monday through Friday
for 8 -hour shifts with career staff, and weekends with Paid on Call
personnel. This is an incremental step to staffing Station II 24 hours a day.
The SPFD continues to implement the 2014 Fire Department Review &
Assessment consultant’ s recommendations for the future of fire
protection.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Add five new Firefighters to the Westside Community Building.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Ten Department personnel completed courses to become certified
EMTs or EMRs.
Salaries and benefits were increased to ensure the SPFD rates are
competitive with other area fire units.
The percentage of Fire Department expenses borne by the City of
Sun Prairie increased from 75% to 79%. The townships of Bristol,
Burke, and Sun Prairie provide the remaining 21% of funds.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Respond to citizens’ call for service.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Calls for Service 1,020 1,120 1,699 1,917 1,201*
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire
FIRE
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Fire Protection - - - - - -
Total Personnel - - - - - -
NOTE: The City of Sun Prairie contracts for fire services from the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department, a non-profit corporation.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Fire Protection 1,296.6 1,473.0 1,453.0 1,576.6 1,529.4 76.4
Grants & Donations - - - 140.0 140.0 140.0
Total Expenditures $ 1,296.6 $ 1,473.0 $ 1,453.0 $ 1,716.6 $ 1,669.4 $ 216.4
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Materials & Supplies 22.4 43.5 50.1 28.1 28.1 (22.0)
Contractual Services 1,274.2 1,382.9 1,382.9 1,688.5 1,641.2 258.4
Capital Items - 46.7 20.0 - - (20.0)
Total Expenditures $ 1,296.6 $ 1,473.0 $ 1,453.0 $ 1,716.6 $ 1,669.4 $ 216.4
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 129.4 152.2 125.0 147.5 147.5 22.5
Total Expenditures 1,296.6 1,473.0 1,453.0 1,716.6 1,669.4 216.4
Net Operating Result $ (1,167.3) $ (1,320.7) $ (1,328.0) $ (1,569.1) $ (1,521.9) $ (193.9)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 82
PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Medical Services
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
MISSION
Care for our community as a team of dedicated professionals through the
delivery of compassionate emergency treatment, quality public
education, and the responsible use of public resources.
D
ESCRIPTION
Sun Prairie Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responds to medical
emergencies twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. In the EMS
profession, paramedics deliver the highest level of pre- hospital care.
Paramedics are the only rescuers who can perform critical procedures
such as intubation (emergency airway) and intravenous medications. The
City staffs its ambulances with two (dual) paramedics. Unique in this
regard, Sun Prairie EMS is one of only a handful of Advanced Life Support
providers in the region. As such, Sun Prairie EMS is a critical partner in
the delivery of quality pre-hospital medicine to the citizens of Sun Prairie
and beyond.
Sun Prairie EMS has evolved its role commensurately with demands for
service. Sun Prairie EMS services include preventative outreach
programs, including community education such as CPR and AED training.
Additionally, Sun Prairie EMS provides support to both public and private
community events. Sun Prairie EMS works closely with its Fire
Department and Police Department partners to ensure it is ready to
respond to any emergency.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Sun Prairie EMS uses the latest in cardiac monitoring technology in
all the ambulances in the fleet as these enhancements in patient
care technology improve the patient experience.
o T
he EMS department is pursuing CAAS accreditation (the “ gold
standard”) in order to ensure that it continues to provide the very
best service to the community for many years to come.
o T
he 2020 Budget includes educational reimbursement for
professional development.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Ambulance transport fees are re- evaluated and adjusted annually,
to ensure the appropriate balance between taxpayer and user
support of the service.
A
ll ambulances are equipped identically, ensuring the ability to
rapidly deploy critical resources in times of need.
T
he peak -hours ambulance enhances availability and improves
reliability of EMS to meet community needs at minimal expense.
I
ncreased utilization of technology resulted in greater control a nd
c
ompliance monitoring of controlled substances.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
R
espond in a timely manner to calls for service, and deliver
patients to the hospital expeditiously.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Call volume 2,391 2,467 2,828 1,550 1,828
Response time: En route 1:22 1:25 1:45 1:45 1:49
Response time: To scene 4:20 4:21 4:33 4:36 4:47
Response time: To hospital 20:33 19:24 19:03 18:33 17:57
**Response times are measured in minutes.
Q
uality training results in improved skills success rate and a
better patient experience.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
IV success rate 64% 63% 70% 72% 73%
First-pass intubation success rate 78% 73% 87% 90% 100%
C
ouncil Strategic Priority: Dynamic Economy
S
erve residents and City visitors. Distribute the cost of services
between taxpayers and service users.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Ambulance service users 59% 52% 58% 48% 59%
Taxpayers 41% 48% 42% 52% 41%
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Medical Services
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Emergency Medical Service 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 -
Total Personnel 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 -
* 1 FTE is 2,912 hours for paramedics.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Emergency Medical Service 2,018.4 2,108.3 2,158.9 2,251.6 2,254.6 95.7
Grants & Donations 5.3 26.0 19.0 7.5 4.0 (15.0)
Total Expenditures $ 2,023.7 $ 2,134.3 $ 2,177.9 $ 2,259.1 $ 2,258.6 $ 80.7
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 1,487.8 1,729.2 1,780.7 1,775.3 1,775.3 (5.4)
Materials & Supplies 452.1 300.6 290.4 368.8 365.3 74.9
Contractual Services 78.3 93.3 95.7 102.7 102.7 7.0
Professional Development 5.5 11.2 11.1 12.3 15.3 4.2
Total Expenditures $ 2,023.7 $ 2,134.3 $ 2,177.9 $ 2,259.1 $ 2,258.6 $ 80.7
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 1,149.6 1,377.4 1,303.8 1,423.3 1,423.3 119.5
Total Expenditures 2,023.7 2,134.3 2,177.9 2,259.1 2,258.6 80.7
Net Operating Result $ (874.1) $ (756.9) $ (874.0) $ (835.8) $ (835.3) $ 38.8
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 84
PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Management Services
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
MISSION
Planning, preparation, and response to major events or disasters that
affect community safety and in the interest of protecting lives and
property.
DESCRIPTION
The city has established an Emergency Management Team consisting of
the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and Emergency
Medical Services Chief. This group is working towards disaster
preparedness that includes a functional Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) for protective services leaders, city administration, and city
department leaders to use during emergency events and planned large -
scale events.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Training funds used to enhance disaster preparedness through
practical exercise and classroom instruction.
o Operational improvements to the EOC remain a focus with available
funding.
o Repairs and maintenance funding used for emergency sirens.
o Funding levels remain the same as 2019.
o A communication platform to be utilized by all emergency service
departments is being considered in the interest of interoperability.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
There were no reported malfunctions with the emergency sirens
requiring any repairs or need for funding.
A joint incident command training session was funded for
supervisory staff from police, fire, and EMS departments.
The after-action review of the July 10, 2018 explosion continues to
provide lessons learned for training plans and preparedness efforts
.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Management Services
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Emergency Management - - - - - -
Total Personnel - - - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Emergency Management 5.0 2.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 -
Total Expenditures $ 5.0 $ 2.8 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Materials & Supplies 5.0 0.3 5.0 5.0 5.0 -
Professional Development - 2.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 -
Total Expenditures $ 5.0 $ 2.8 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 5.0 2.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 -
Net Operating Result $ (5.0) $ (2.8) $ (10.0) $ (10.0) $ (10.0) -
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 86
PUBLIC SAFETY
Community Development
BUILDING INSPECTION
MISSION
Advance quality and safety in the built environment for all who live, work,
and visit our community. Provide high quality inspection services for all
new and existing structures, responsive property maintenance and zoning
enforcement services, and friendly and courteous service to our
customers.
DESCRIPTION
The Building Inspection Division is a division of the Community
Development Department. The Division is primarily responsible for
reviewing plans, issuing permits and providing inspection services for new
buildings, building additions, alterations and modifications, and other
construction activities to ensure compliance with applicable codes and
regulations.
The Division is responsible for the collection of permit fees, impact fees,
and other fees associated with the permitting process. In addition, the
Division provides property maintenance and zoning code enforcement
services for the City.
Due to the individual skill sets of current employees, the Division provides
support to Building Maintenance, Public Works, and other departm ents
in the areas of plumbing and commercial electrical installations and
maintenance at City facilities.
2020 B
UDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Increase in commercial plan miscellaneous service fees.
o Update of commercial plan review fees.
o Increase in fire alarm and fire sprinkler permit fees.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Building Inspection fee schedule was reviewed and amended to
ensure uniformity in fee permits. The revised fee schedule better
reflects the cost of providing administrative, plan review an
d
ins
pection services.
S
quare footage fees were increased $0.04 per square foot for all new
construction, addition, and alteration permits.
F
unding and position authority were approved for a full- time Code
Official beginning April 1, 2019.
C
ontinued high demand for services resulted in continued reliance
on staff overtime and seasonal staff expenses
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
C
omply with Wisconsin Administrative Code requirements to perform inspections within two business days.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Total Inspections 6,754 6,777 8,909 10,093 5,202
Completed same day 86% 92% 78% 90% 95%
Completed within 1 day 7% 5% 13% 6% 2%
Completed in 2+ days 7% 3% 9% 4% 3%
C
alls for Service Statistics
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Permit Applications 1,823 1,750 2,264 2,391 1,368
Code Enforcement Cases 396 468 378 252 334
Field Inspections 6,754 6,779 8,909 10,093 5,202
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Community Development
BUILDING INSPECTION
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Building Inspection 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 -
Total Personnel 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Building Inspection 570.2 651.4 641.8 685.2 685.2 43.3
Grants & Donations 0.8 - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 571.0 $ 651.4 $ 641.8 $ 685.2 $ 685.2 $ 43.3
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 505.0 583.6 575.0 636.8 636.8 61.7
Materials & Supplies 39.4 48.0 47.6 29.2 29.2 (18.4)
Contractual Services 20.8 14.5 14.0 13.0 13.0 (1.0)
Professional Development 5.2 5.2 5.2 6.2 6.2 1.0
Capital Items 0.5 - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 571.0 $ 651.4 $ 641.8 $ 685.2 $ 685.2 $ 43.3
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 738.3 643.2 619.5 698.4 698.4 78.9
Total Expenditures 571.0 651.4 641.8 685.2 685.2 43.3
Net Operating Result $ 167.3 $ (8.2) $ (22.4) $ 13.2 $ 13.2 $ 35.6
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 88
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works .............................................................................................. 89
Public Services ........................................................................................... 91
Engineering ................................................................................................ 92
GIS .............................................................................................................. 95
Refuse & Recycling ..................................................................................... 96
Transit ........................................................................................................ 98
Wastewater Treatment Plan .................................................................... 100
Stormwater Utilities ................................................................................. 102
Fleet In-Service ........................................................................................ 104
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PUBLIC WORKS
Public Services
PUBLIC WORKS
2020 B
UDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Design of a Public Works Campus
o A
HAWK pedestrian crossing device for the Main and Rickel
intersection and a RRFB pedestrian crossing device for another
location on Main Street in the downtown area.
o A
dd five new bike rakes within the city
o R
eplace three water fountains in the City Parks system
o A
multi-department message board for resident communication and
emergency operations.
o I
ncrease cost of application and permit for street occupancy
privileges.
o I
ncrease cost of barricade rental.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Completed over 4.5 miles of chip sealing in 2019.
I
nstall Rapid Response Flashing Beacon at Kroncke and Main.
I
nstallation of 11 transit bus stops pads.
R
espond to over 15,000 diggers hotline tickets.
MISSION
Provide a clean and safe environment for Sun Prairie residents by
providing street maintenance, snow and ice removal, traffic control,
storm water facility maintenance, safe and reliable maintenance of the
city’s fleet and equipment, and ensuring residents receive accurat e and
timely service information.
DESCRIPTION
Public Works consists of five divisions: Administration, Operations, Snow
& Ice, Traffic Control, and Streets.
The department conducts pavement maintenance to roads, parking lots,
bike paths and sidewalks. Maintenance activities include sinkhole repairs,
chip sealing, micro sealing, concrete sealing, sidewalk replacement, curb
and gutter replacement, spray patching, and crack filling. Last, the
department procures and monitors contracts for services.
The Traffic Control division maintains and repairs traffic signals, signage
and lane markings.
The Snow & Ice Division removes snow and ice from streets, parking lots,
bike paths and sidewalks.
PERFORM
ANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Maintain city streets.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Lane Miles of Streets 340 350 380
Pounds of crack filling material 43,200 86,400 86,400 86,400 86,400
Diggers locates marked 4,037 9,951 13,560 15,409
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PUBLIC WORKS
Public Services
PUBLIC WORKS
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Public Works Administration 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 (2.00)
Public Works Operations 8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 -
Allocated Increase 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 -
Allocated (Decrease) (1.40) (2.35) (2.35) (0.95) (0.95) 1.40
Total Personnel 10.00 11.05 11.05 10.45 10.45 (0.60)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Public Works Administration 211.8 231.1 236.9 175.9 175.9 (61.0)
Public Works Operations 705.8 1,018.1 1,011.7 1,026.7 1,026.8 15.1
Public Works Snow/Ice Control 391.6 555.9 443.8 452.8 452.8 9.1
Public Works Traffic Control 75.2 88.9 93.9 76.6 76.6 (17.3)
Public Works Streets Maint 707.3 809.0 795.0 800.0 778.7 (16.3)
Grants & Donations 3.7 1.6 - 3.5 14.0 14.0
Total Expenditures $ 2,095.4 $ 2,704.6 $ 2,581.2 $ 2,535.5 $ 2,524.8 $ (56.4)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 825.6 948.2 902.5 876.8 876.8 (25.7)
Materials & Supplies 415.1 736.0 727.8 729.1 737.7 9.9
Contractual Services 825.6 994.5 927.0 906.7 885.5 (41.6)
Professional Development 4.1 12.4 10.4 9.3 9.3 (1.0)
Capital Items 25.1 13.5 13.5 13.5 15.5 2.0
Total Expenditures $ 2,095.4 $ 2,704.6 $ 2,581.2 $ 2,535.5 $ 2,524.8 $ (56.4)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 1,492.6 1,499.1 1,477.3 1,520.4 1,704.4 227.1
Total Expenditures 2,095.4 2,704.6 2,581.2 2,535.5 2,524.8 (56.4)
Net Operating Result $ (602.8) $ (1,205.5) $ (1,103.9) $ (1,015.1) $ (820.4) $ 283.5
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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PUBLIC WORKS
Public Services
PUBLIC SERVICES
MISSION
Provide high quality infrastructure to the City of Sun Prairie.
DESCRIPTION
The Public Services Department oversees the Divisions of Engineering,
Public Works, Wastewater Treatment, Stormwater Utility, GIS, and
Parks and Recreation.
2020 B
UDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Public Services was a new department created for the 2020 Budget year.
Prior to the 2020 Budget, the Public Services Director was located in the
Engineering Department’s budget.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
During the 2019 Budget year, a Management Analyst position was
created to help analyze and manage the operations of the four divisions
of Public Services
2018 2019 2 019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Public Services n/a n/a n/a 3.00 3.00 3.00
Allocated Increase - - - 0.60 0.60 0.60
Allocated (Decrease) - - - (0.80) (0.80) (0.80)
Total Personnel - - - 2.80 2.80 2.80
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Public Services - - - 195.9 195.9 195.9
Total Expenditures - - - $ 195.9 $ 195.9 $ 195.9
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel - - - 188.7 188.7 188.7
Materials & Supplies - - - 3.0 3.0 3.0
Contractual Services - - - 0.6 0.6 0.6
Professional Development - - - 3.7 3.7 3.7
Total Expenditures - - - $ 195.9 $ 195.9 $ 195.9
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - 195.9 195.9 195.9
Net Operating Result - - - $ (195.9) $ (195.9) $ (195.9)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 92
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Services
ENGINEERING
MISSION
Manage the development and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure in
a fiscally prudent and professional manner.
DESCRIPTION
The Engineering Department provides a wide array of municipal
engineering services:
• Department members perform office and field related
responsibilities. The department provides engineering oversight,
assists in the management of the City ’s Stormwater Utility, and
provides engineering support for other city departments.
Engineering collects, distributes, reports on, and maintain records of
public infrastructure improvements. The Engineering Department
reviews, designs, and coordinates construction inspection of public
improvements in private developments and subdivisions. The
Department reviews and approves Street Opening, Driveway, and
Erosion Control/ Stormwater Management Permits.
• Engineering staff complete field ratings of street conditions to
properly categorize existing streets as either Total Street
Reconstruction or Pavement Rehabilitation projects. Staff revisit
street evaluations periodically to account for changes in conditions.
City utilities, including wastewater, water, and electric, may request
a street be prioritized for reconstruction due to utility needs. In
addition, pedestrian needs must be taken into account. The
Engineering Department works with all appropriate entities to
ensure long-term plans reflect all relevant factors. The information
gathered is used to develop a plan for the timing and financing of
street improvements in the five -year Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP).
• The department develops construction schedules and cost estimates
for all street and sidewalk projects. City engineering staff design and
develop construction documents for the city ’s Total Street
Reconstruction, Pave ment Rehabilitation, Sidewalk Installation
Program, and the Storm Sewer Extension Programs. Properly
designed and constructed projects can result in a longer li fe for
improvements and lower maintenance costs.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o The cost to continue budget includes increases in maintenance
agreements and communications to reflect current costs in these
areas.
o Conduct a traffic study in the Prairie Lakes area and a comprehensive
Highway Safety Screening Analysis.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Department replaced an engineering technician in 2019.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Public Services
ENGINEERING
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Review city funded capital improvement projects and new private development projects to ensure
projects are congruent with engineering standards.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
City’s Capital Improvement Projects 8 13 10 9 8
CIP Projects size (millions) $5.4 $7.0 $6.5 $11.4 $10.6
New Private Development Projects 8 6 12 8 10
Private Development Size (millions) $5.0 $4.0 $10.0 $4.1 $8.3
Timely Designs Measurements – Provide engineering services for capital improvements that result in
well-designed projects constructed at a competitive cost.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total Contracts 8 13 10 11 8
Contracts advertised before March 31 *5 12 10 9 8
Total Contracts/Contracts Inspected by Engineering Dept. 8/7 13/13 10/9 11/9 8/8
*Two grant-funded projects were advertised for bid in December 2014.
Reconstruct or rehabilitate streets with a PASER rating of six or less.
Measure
2015
Miles
2016
Miles
2017
Miles
2018
Miles
2019
Miles
Street Projects with 3 Rating or less 0.26 0.65 0.66 2.60 2.28
Street Projects with 4 Rating 0.93 0.93 2.45 1.91 1.02
Street Projects with 5 Rating 0.00 0.25 0.63 0.21 0.49
Street Projects with 6 Rating 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.15 0.25
Street Projects with component requested by Utility Owner and Pedestrian components.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Street Projects with component requested by a Utility Owner 2 2 3 8 6
Street Projects with Pedestrian component 6 9 5 6 7
Update the City’s Street Reconstruction Program to include the streets in greatest need of repair, while
considering the needs for utility upgrades.
The table below shows the street inventory and associated ratings:
Condition Frequency Report 1 to 2 3 to 4 5 to 6 7 to 8 9 to 10
PASER Rating % 3.02% 19.7% 39.05% 27.35% 10.88%
*Based on 135.14 miles of rated roadways. There are 4.70 miles of unrated roadways. As of August 12th, 2019.
WISLR (Wisconsin Information System for Local Roads) is an excellent tool to
analyze existing conditions of pavement within the City limits. The State
requires city staff to provide updated pavement ratings every other year.
Pavement rating are based on a PASER rating (ranging 1-10 with 1=failed, 2-
3=poor, 4-5=fair, 6-7=good, 8=very good, 9- 10=excellent).
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PUBLIC WORKS
Public Services
ENGINEERING
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Engineering 7.00 7.00 7.00 6.00 6.00 (1.00)
Allocated Increase 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.19 -
Allocated (Decrease) (1.71) (1.71) (1.71) (1.58) (1.58) 0.13
Total Personnel 5.48 5.48 5.48 4.61 4.61 (0.87)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Engineering 647.9 680.5 657.9 549.6 538.3 (119.6)
Grants & Donations 0.4 - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 648.3 $ 680.5 $ 657.9 $ 549.6 $ 538.3 $ (119.6)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 582.4 630.8 609.0 486.7 475.4 (133.6)
Materials & Supplies 25.8 33.2 32.6 41.9 41.9 9.3
Contractual Services 34.7 5.3 5.3 16.7 16.7 11.5
Professional Development 3.4 8.1 8.0 4.2 4.2 (3.8)
Capital Items 1.9 3.0 3.0 0.1 0.1 (2.9)
Total Expenditures $ 648.3 $ 680.5 $ 657.9 $ 549.6 $ 538.3 $ (119.6)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 378.8 203.5 399.9 266.7 266.7 (133.2)
Total Expenditures 648.3 680.5 657.9 549.6 538.3 (119.6)
Net Operating Result $ (269.5) $ (477.0) $ (258.0) $ (282.9) $ (271.6) $ (13.6)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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PUBLIC WORKS
Public Services
GIS
MISSION
Engage, empower, and enable staff to improve life for residents,
businesses, and visitors in the city through geospatial data analysis.
DESCRIPTION
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department provides up- to-
date, reliable, efficient and professional information and services. This
enables departments to operate at optimum efficiency and to satisfy the
needs of both internal staff and the public. The department provides
spatial and geographical data analysis and visualization services to City
departments through a dedicated GIS team.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o The GIS department is laying the groundwork for a city - wide asset
management system that will provide accurate and easily obtainable
information on all public infrastructure in the city. Current staff is
making revisions to current ESRI licensing to assure maximum
capability with asset management software.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Increase the main tenance agreements budget due to higher
software licensing charges.
The GIS Tech position modified from a LTE position to a full- time
permanent position.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
GIS 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
Allocated (Decrease) (0.56) (0.56) (0.56) (0.96) (0.96) (0.40)
Total Personnel 0.44 1.44 1.44 1.04 1.04 (0.40)
*GIS was separated from Information Technology in the 2018 Budget.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
GIS 111.7 115.0 120.2 122.4 122.4 2.2
Total Expenditures $ 111.7 $ 115.0 $ 120.2 $ 122.4 $ 122.4 $ 2.2
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 86.6 82.3 91.7 92.7 92.7 1.0
Materials & Supplies 23.0 26.0 25.9 25.9 25.9 0.0
Contractual Services 0.1 5.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 -
Professional Development 2.0 1.4 2.6 3.8 3.8 1.2
Capital Items - - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 111.7 $ 115.0 $ 120.2 $ 122.4 $ 122.4 $ 2.2
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 111.7 115.0 120.2 122.4 122.4 2.2
Net Operating Result $ (111.7) $ (115.0) $ (120.2) $ (122.4) $ (122.4) $ (2.2)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Public Services
REFUSE & RECYCLING
MISSION
Provide a clean and safe environment for Sun Prairie residents by
providing refuse and recycling solutions.
DESCRIPTION
The City of Sun Prairie contracts collection and disposal of curbside refuse
and recycling materials from 1-4 unit residences, monthly brush material
collection April through November, and yard waste four times per year.
The Public Works Department coordinates cart exchange and supplies
carts funded by the permit holder of new units.
The city operates the recycling center to facilitate collection of brush, yard
waste, metal, used motor oil, oil filters and cardboard. Division staff
conduct household hazardous waste collection for residents once per
year.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o No notable changes.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Distributed over 700 refuse and recycle carts to new residents or in
replacement of broken carts.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Units Collected 9,519 9,627 9,820 9,917 10,192 10,247
Contractor Cost per Unit $11.19 $11.45 $8.90 $9.20 $9.50 $9.80
Recycling Collection (tons) 2,758 2,763 2,584 2,578 2,726
Refuse Collection (tons) 6,736 7,250 7,185 7,494 7,549
Yard Waste Processed (Cu. Yards) 7,544 7,423 5,010 7,494 7,549
Waste Oil (Gallons) 3,992 507 3,615 2,815
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Public Services
REFUSE & RECYCLING
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Refuse And Recycling seasonal seasonal seasonal seasonal seasonal
Total Personnel - - - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Refuse And Recycling 1,207.2 1,492.4 1,440.3 1,542.7 1,542.7 102.4
Total Expenditures $ 1,207.2 $ 1,492.4 $ 1,440.3 $ 1,542.7 $ 1,542.7 $ 102.4
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 13.9 26.6 18.7 30.2 30.2 11.5
Materials & Supplies 2.9 34.1 35.9 78.9 78.9 43.1
Contractual Services 1,190.4 1,386.7 1,338.9 1,388.5 1,388.5 49.7
Transfers/Bad Debt - - 1.9 - - (1.9)
Capital Items - 45.0 45.0 45.0 45.0 -
Total Expenditures $ 1,207.2 $ 1,492.4 $ 1,440.3 $ 1,542.7 $ 1,542.7 $ 102.4
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 1,350.9 1,330.3 1,440.3 1,542.7 1,542.7 102.4
Total Expenditures 1,207.2 1,492.4 1,440.3 1,542.7 1,542.7 102.4
Net Operating Result $ 143.7 $ (162.1) - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved
Net Increase / (Decrease) 143.7 (162.1) - - -
Fund Balance Applied - - 127.5 196.8 196.8
Beginning Fund Balance 302.7 446.4 446.4 284.3 284.3
Ending Fund Balance $ 446.4 $ 284.3 $ 318.9 $ 87.5 $ 87.5
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
FUND BALANCE
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 98
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Public Services
TRANSPORTATION FUND
MISSION
Provide affordable and reliable transportation to the citizens of t he City
of Sun Prairie.
DESCRIPTION
Per city ordinance, the Transit Commission consists of six members
appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council. There
must be one representative from the senior citizen’ s community, one
representative from the school district, one representative from the
business community, two representatives from the community at la rge,
and one member of the common council. The Transit Commission acts as
the oversight authority for the taxi and bus services and makes
recommendations for changes to all modes of transportation. The
Commission receives recommendations from the Bike Sub Committee
for all issues related to bike and pedestrian transportation.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Budget includes funding for a Local Bus Service Study
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
One accessible taxi purchased with 5310 grant funding assistance
M
etro bus service started within Sun Prairie in August
C
onstruction of a park and ride lot on the City’s west side
.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services & Complete Transportation Network
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
R
eport state required performance measures.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Trips/Capita 1.838 1.928 1.963 2.125 1.232
Hours/Capita .783 .819 .804 .855 .929
Trips/Hour 2.347 2.354 2.441 2.460 2.604
Fares/Expense 24.7% 27.9% 27.0% 26.7% 30.5%
Expenses/Hour $30.57 $30.57 $30.91 $31.50 $32.35
I
ncrease service and availability.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Ridership 58,065 62,433 64,557 72,032 41,748
Fare Revenues $198,067 $207,679 $220,564 $246,673 $158,291
Reduced Fare Applications 155 127 133 128 91
99 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Public Services
TRANSPORTATION FUND
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Transporation Fund - - - - - -
Total Personnel - - - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Transporation Fund - 1,149.9 1,149.9 1,485.7 1,485.7 335.8
Total Expenditures - $ 1,149.9 $ 1,149.9 $ 1,485.7 $ 1,485.7 $ 335.8
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Materials & Supplies - 7.8 7.8 - - (7.8)
Contractual Services - 1,142.1 1,142.1 1,485.7 1,485.7 343.6
Total Expenditures - $ 1,149.9 $ 1,149.9 $ 1,485.7 $ 1,485.7 $ 335.8
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - 935.2 864.1 1,137.8 1,137.8 273.7
Transfer In - 298.1 288.8 347.8 347.8 59.0
Total Expenditures - 1,149.9 1,149.9 1,485.7 1,485.7 335.8
Net Operating Result - $ 83.4 $ 3.1 - - $ (3.1)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved
Net Increase / (Decrease) - 83.4 3.1 - -
Fund Balance Applied - - - - -
Beginning Fund Balance - - - 83.4 83.4
Ending Fund Balance - $ 83.4 $ 3.1 $ 83.4 $ 83.4
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
FUND BALANCE
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 100
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Public Services
WASTEWATER
MISSION
Provide high quality and cost effective wastewater treatment and
collection system services, to protect public health and safety, and
enhance water quality in area waterways.
DESCRIPTION
The Wastewater Department has two divisions, the sanitary sewer
collection system and the wastewater treatment plant. T he collection
division is responsible for maintaining and operating over 130 miles of
sewer mains ranging in size from 8 -42 inches and 10 lift stations.
Maintenance includes scheduled cleaning, repairs and flow monitoring.
The goal is to increase service l ife of sewer mains and lift stations, and
eliminate/reduce sewer backups.
The treatment plant division is responsible for operating and maintaining
the activated sludge treatment facility. The facility has a designed capacity
of 4.4 million gallons/day (mg d) with screening removal, grit removal,
primary and secondary clarification, biological activated sludge
treatment, biological phosphorus removal, sand filters, UV (ultraviolet
light) disinfection and anaerobic digestion of organic solids. The goal is to
continually meet the requirements of our Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (WPDES) Permit, and increase the service life of the
treatment plant through proper operation of the plant and adhering to
the plant maintenance tasks schedule.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o The department will begin the initial stages of a sizable plant
upgrade and will continue with clearwater reduction efforts.
o Addition of two summer interns.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The Wastewater Department continues efforts to identify a nd
decrease clearwater from entering the city ’s sewage collection
system via televising sanitary sewer lines and lining of leaking sewer
lines.
The Wastewater Department has continued its efforts with a
contracted engineering firm to develop draft Plans a nd
Specifications for a sizable upgrade at the wastewater treatment
plant. The focus of the upgrade is to address liquid side capacity
issues and meeting future stringent phosphorus limits.
One full time employee added to the department.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Meet requirements of WPDES Permit compliance schedule for phosphorus treatment. Continue to meet
current Permit of 1.4 milligrams/liter (mg/l) and by October 1, 2022 meet Permit limit of 0.075 mg/l.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Meet Monthly Milligram/Liter (mg/l)
Permit Requirement for Phosphorus
1.4 1.4 1.4 1.0 1.0
Actual Monthly Average (mg/l) 0.40 0.50 0.45 0.41 0.38
Coordinate plant capacity upgrades with phosphorus upgrades. Design capacity upgrades to meet future
growth over the next 20 years.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Current Average Daily Flow in Million
Gallons Per Day (mgd)
3.085 3.986 4.140 3.886 4.199
Plant Daily Capacity in Million Gallons
Per Day (mgd)
4.400 4.400 4.400 4.400 4.400
Reduce clearwater entering the sewer system to ensure future plant capacity upgrades are not triggered
by clearwater.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Upgrade Trigger by Clearwater No No No No No
101 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Public Services
WASTEWATER
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Administration 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Plant Operations 7.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 1.00
Collection System 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
Total Personnel 10.00 10.00 10.00 11.00 11.00 1.00
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Administration 585.7 644.0 679.1 792.0 792.4 113.3
Plant Operations 2,106.5 1,154.0 1,228.0 1,325.3 1,325.3 97.3
Collection System 583.9 313.1 396.8 464.1 464.1 67.3
Replacement Account 224.9 1,415.2 1,393.3 1,588.4 1,588.4 195.1
Debt Service 35.0 103.0 395.1 333.0 333.0 (62.2)
Plant Expansion 57.3 122.0 122.3 87.0 87.0 (35.3)
Capital Projects 202.0 3,490.1 3,490.1 11,273.6 11,773.6 8,283.5
Total Expenditures $ 3,795.3 $ 7,241.6 $ 7,704.7 $ 15,863.3 $ 16,363.8 $ 8,659.1
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 981.5 1,159.2 1,143.5 1,310.2 1,310.7 167.2
Materials & Supplies 177.3 206.9 234.5 257.9 257.9 23.4
Contractual Services 741.1 1,973.7 2,089.5 1,859.6 1,859.6 (229.9)
Insurance 17.8 23.3 17.9 24.3 24.3 6.5
Professional Development 5.5 4.7 7.9 10.7 10.7 2.8
Depreciation 1,406.3 - - - - -
Debt Service 224.9 1,415.2 1,393.3 1,588.4 1,588.4 195.1
Capital Items 241.0 2,458.5 2,818.2 10,812.2 11,312.2 8,494.0
Total Expenditures $ 3,795.3 $ 7,241.6 $ 7,704.7 $ 15,863.3 $ 16,363.8 $ 8,659.1
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 7,078.6 5,209.7 8,308.2 15,545.2 16,533.3 8,225.1
Total Expenditures 3,795.3 7,241.6 7,704.7 15,863.3 16,363.8 8,659.1
Net Operating Result $ 3,283.2 $ (2,031.8) $ 603.5 $ (318.1) $ 169.5 $ (434.0)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved
Net Increase / (Decrease) 3,283.2 (2,031.8) 603.5 (318.1) 169.5
Fund Balance Applied - - 2,054.9 1,724.3 1,724.3
Beginning Fund Balance 51,431.5 54,714.7 54,714.7 52,682.9 52,682.9
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
FUND BALANCE
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 102
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Public Services
STORMWATER UTILITY
MISSION
Improve and maintain the city ’s stormwater management and
conveyance systems.
DESCRIPTION
The City of Sun Prairie created a Stormwater Utility effective January 1,
2003. Funding for the utility comes primarily from customer charges
based on the number of Equivalent Run-off Units (ERUs) on the property.
A single-family home has one ERU and paid $10.20 per month in 2018. On
July 1 of 2019, the rate was increased to $11.70 per ERU.
The Stormwater Utility is jointly administered by Engineering and Public
Works. Over the long term, approximately 50 percent of the utility ’s
annual budget finances capital projects such as storm sewer extensions
and detention ponds. The other 50 percent of the budget funds ongoing
maintenance, education, and administrative duties. The City Public Works
Department maintains over 125 public stormwater detention ponds and
over 108 miles of stormwater conveyances. Each year they are inspected
for any issues that need to be addressed, along with the over 130 private
ponds within the city.
To keep debris and y ard waste out of waterways and lakes, the
Stormwater Utility sweeps every city street at least four times per year
with major arterials and connector streets swept up to eight times.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o No notable changes
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Provided $12,300 to promote a Maintenance worker position to
Stormwater Crew Leader, in order to provide adequate supervision
to Stormwater staff.
Stormwater Maintenance staff continued to train with a preferred
vendor to recognize native and invasive species, car e for desirable
plants, and remove the undesirable.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Rock River Basin for phosphorus and total suspended
solids. The Rock River Basin includes the Yahara, Koshkonong and Maunesha Watershed. The City of Sun Prairie has areas that drain to all three watersheds.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) are required to meet surface water quality standards in these watersheds. Each watershed will use an
approach appropriate to that watershed’s conditions to reduce Phosphorous and Total Suspended Solids.
Yahara River Watershed (1,746 acres)
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) has created a
watershed Adaptive Management (AM) program that addresses the city’s
needs for the Yahara watershed. The city is responsible for $18,000 per
year and in return our Yahara watershed requirements are met. The city
will be solely responsible for achieving these stormwater goals in the
Koshkonong and Maunesha watersheds.
TMDL COMPLIANCE - Reduction of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Watershed
TSS Load
(tons/yr)
2019 Trapped
(tons/yr)
2019
Reduction
Required
Reduction
Maunesha River 8.6 6.7 77.6% 45%
Yahara River 194.8 96.5 49.5% 73%
Koshkonong Creek 564.6 247.6 43.9% 55%
Koshkonong Creek Watershed (3,864 acres)
A number of projects are needed to increase the phosphorous and total
suspended solids reduction for this watershed. The 2020 construction of
the NW Koshkonong Stormwater Facility will be the first proposed project
to address the EPA requirements in this watershed.
TMDL COMPLIANCE - Reduction of Total Phosphorus (TP)
Watershed
TP Load
(tons/yr)
2019 Trapped
(tons/yr)
2019
Reduction
Required
Reduction
Maunesha River 59 32 54.9% 36%
Yahara River 1,468 533 36.3% 61%
Koshkonong Creek 3,566 1,082 30.4% 54%
103 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Public Services
STORMWATER UTILITY
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Stormwater Utility 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 -
Allocated Increase 3.53 4.02 4.02 4.52 4.52 0.50
Total Personnel 8.53 9.02 9.02 9.52 9.52 0.50
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Administration 407.9 488.5 499.6 532.7 542.7 43.1
Maintenance 1,543.6 574.3 566.3 612.3 612.3 46.0
Street Cleaning 38.6 40.2 41.6 60.5 60.5 18.9
Erosion Control - - - - - -
Debt Service 275.8 1,045.3 963.7 1,438.6 1,438.6 474.9
Capital Projects 30.4 2,485.4 5,880.7 4,976.1 5,276.1 (604.7)
Total Expenditures $ 2,296.4 $ 4,633.7 $ 7,951.9 $ 7,620.1 $ 7,930.1 $ (21.8)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 657.9 760.6 771.2 840.4 850.4 79.3
Materials & Supplies 134.2 122.4 106.4 119.8 119.8 13.4
Contractual Services 254.4 243.9 348.1 250.2 250.2 (97.8)
Insurance 0.9 3.7 3.5 1.2 1.2 (2.3)
Professional Development 0.8 2.3 3.6 4.6 4.6 1.0
Depreciation 971.7 - - - - -
Debt Service 275.8 1,045.3 963.7 1,438.6 1,438.6 474.9
Capital Items 0.6 2,455.4 5,755.4 4,965.2 5,265.2 (490.2)
Total Expenditures $ 2,296.4 $ 4,633.7 $ 7,951.9 $ 7,620.1 $ 7,930.1 $ (21.8)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 5,686.3 3,444.9 8,320.6 8,545.6 9,270.6 950.0
Total Expenditures 2,296.4 4,633.7 7,951.9 7,620.1 7,930.1 (21.8)
Net Operating Result $ 3,389.9 $ (1,188.8) $ 368.7 $ 925.5 $ 1,340.5 $ 971.8
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved
Net Increase / (Decrease) 3,389.9 (1,188.8) 368.7 925.5 1,340.5
Fund Balance Applied - - 113.5 5,184.8 5,173.1
Beginning Fund Balance 42,479.1 45,869.0 45,869.0 44,680.2 44,680.2
Ending Fund Balance $ 45,869.0 $ 44,680.2 $ 46,124.2 $ 40,420.8 $ 40,847.5
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
FUND BALANCE
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 104
IN-SERVICE FUNDS
Public Services
FLEET IN-SERVICE
MISSION
Acquire, maintain, account for, and dispose of all fleet assets in a cost
effective, safe, reliable, environmentally sound and efficient manner.
Provide related support services responsive to customer needs.
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Public Works provides complete turnkey service for all
vehicles and equipment. Activities include specifying, purchasing,
maintaining, recording maintenance history, and disposal of vehicles and
equipment. The department maintains and evaluat es the fleet
replacement plan. It collaborates with departments on future needs to
ensure that the replacement plan is current and provides proper funding
projections for long term planning. The department also monitors fleet
health and compares it to expectations and projections.
The department researches and applies new technologies and practices.
Personnel are trained to utilize technologies and practices to provide a
better product to customers. This manifests as reduced downtime and
enhanced vehicle and equipment reliability.
The department established a defined preventive maintenance schedule
informed by past data and trends.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Purchase an aerial lift to support a safer, more efficient
productivity
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The size of the city fleet increased by five vehicles.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Preventive maintenance comprises 80% of all service on city vehicles and equipment.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Work Orders 737 1,011 933 1,171 860 539
Preventive Maintenance % 70% 78% 73% 75% 74% 76%
Outside Repair Costs $2,777 $9,947 $27,295 $22,010 $44,119 $33,806
Total Repair Costs $198,300 $225,936 $380,994 $423,038 $776,763 $442,727
105 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
IN-SERVICE FUNDS
Public Services
FLEET IN-SERVICE
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Fleet Inservice Fund 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 -
Allocated Personnel (0.40) (0.40) (0.40) (0.40) (0.40) -
Total Personnel 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Administration 25.1 28.9 24.7 27.2 27.2 2.5
Fleet Operations 683.3 749.6 609.3 669.5 669.4 60.2
Debt Service 54.7 264.6 276.9 386.6 386.6 109.7
Capital Projects 657.6 1,729.6 1,586.4 628.1 645.9 (940.6)
Total Expenditures $ 1,420.7 $ 2,772.7 $ 2,497.2 $ 1,711.4 $ 1,729.1 $ (768.1)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 281.5 313.2 312.1 311.3 311.3 (0.9)
Materials & Supplies 368.0 399.1 253.7 312.3 312.2 58.5
Contractual Services 31.0 35.7 41.1 43.8 43.8 2.7
Insurance 27.7 28.9 24.7 27.2 27.2 2.5
Professional Development 0.2 1.7 2.3 2.2 2.2 (0.2)
Depreciation 652.6 - - - - -
Debt Service 54.7 264.6 276.9 386.6 386.6 109.7
Capital Items 5.0 1,729.6 1,586.4 628.1 645.9 (940.6)
Total Expenditures $ 1,420.7 $ 2,772.7 $ 2,497.2 $ 1,711.4 $ 1,729.1 $ (768.1)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 1,382.0 1,645.3 2,606.9 2,402.8 1,817.3 (789.6)
Total Expenditures 1,420.7 2,772.7 2,497.2 1,711.4 1,729.1 (768.1)
Net Operating Result $ (38.7) $ (1,127.4) $ 109.6 $ 691.4 $ 88.2 $ (21.4)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved
Net Increase / (Decrease) (38.7) (1,127.4) 109.6 691.4 88.2
Fund Balance Applied - - 125.8 539.7 31.3
Beginning Fund Balance 4,934.4 4,895.7 4,895.7 3,768.3 3,768.3
Ending Fund Balance $ 4,895.7 $ 3,768.3 $ 4,879.6 $ 3,920.0 $ 3,825.3
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
FUND BALANCE
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 106
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Colonial Club ............................................................................................ 107
Youth & Families ...................................................................................... 108
YMCA ....................................................................................................... 109
Community Schools ................................................................................. 110
Cemetery ................................................................................................. 111
107 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Health & Human Services
COLONIAL CLUB
MISSION
Enhance the well-being and independence of older adults.
DESCRIPTION
The Sun Prairie Colonial Club is an independent senior activity center that
offers adult day care, senior dining options, in-home supportive care, case
management services, educational opportunities, activities, and trips. The
Club strives to provide a div erse selection of programming options for
today’s active senior.
The City of Sun Prairie provides funding to the Colonial Club to support its
operations and program offerings. As an independent senior center, the
Colonial Club receives funding from multiple sources in addition to city
funds; these include membership dues, private donations, United Way
funds, grants, and Medicaid-related funding for select services
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Increase Colonial Club funding by additional $10,000 to continue to
serve Sun Prairie residents.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Funding increased from $190,000 to $200,000 in the 2019 budget.
The increased funding addressed growth in case management and
transportation services.
.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Colonial Club - - - - - -
Total Personnel - - - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Colonial Club 190.0 200.0 200.0 210.0 210.0 10.0
Total Expenditures $ 190.0 $ 200.0 $ 200.0 $ 210.0 $ 210.0 $ 10.0
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Contractual Services 190.0 200.0 200.0 210.0 210.0 10.0
Total Expenditures $ 190.0 $ 200.0 $ 200.0 $ 210.0 $ 210.0 $ 10.0
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 190.0 200.0 200.0 210.0 210.0 10.0
Net Operating Result $ (190.0) $ (200.0) $ (200.0) $ (210.0) $ (210.0) $ (10.0)
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 108
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Health & Human Services
YOUTH & FAMILY COMMISSION
MISSION
Enhance the quality of life for the residents of Sun Prairie. The Youth and
Families Commission seeks to promote healthy behaviors, lifestyles, and
community conditions that empower people to be self - sustaining,
contributing members of their families, schools, work places, and
community.
DESCRIPTION
The Youth and Families Commission was established under Chapter 2.60
in the city's municipal code of ordinances. The commission is comprised
of seven adult members, four youth members, one adult alternate, and
one youth alternate. One adult member serves as liaison to the
Common Council.
The Youth and Families Commission of the City of Sun Prairie ’s duty is to
increase the community's awareness of the positive contributions made
to the community by youth and families. The Commission aids groups
within the city to achieve the overarching goal of making Sun Prairie a
better place for youth and families.
2020 B
UDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Establishing a City Council approved collaborative that will address
the issues of bullying and harassment across Sun Prairie
o Continue representation on the SunRISE Collaborative planning,
communication and housing teams
o Continuing support for the Multicultural Fair
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
During 2019, the Youth and Families Commission continued its work
on “Building Neighborhoods”, in conjunction with the Parks and Rec
Department’s Navigators Program. The Commission assisted with
the sponsorship of a Meet and Greet in the Rolling Prairie
neighborhood, an Easter egg hunt and Juneteenth celebration in the
VandenBurg neighborhood.
A
dditionally, the September 2019 Multicultural Fair has been a
focus. The Commission is a major funder and its members are
working on planning the fair.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 I ncrease
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Youth & Families - - - - - -
Total Personnel - - - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Youth & Families 2.6 6.8 16.8 8.0 8.0 (8.8)
Total Expenditures $ 2.6 $ 6.8 $ 16.8 $ 8.0 $ 8.0 $ (8.8)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 1.4 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 0.2
Materials & Supplies 0.8 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 -
Contractual Services 0.1 1.6 12.0 3.0 3.0 (9.0)
Professional Development 0.2 0.7 0.3 0.3 0.3 -
Total Expenditures $ 2.6 $ 6.8 $ 16.8 $ 8.0 $ 8.0 $ (8.8)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 2.6 6.8 16.8 8.0 8.0 (8.8)
Net Operating Result $ (2.6) $ (6.8) $ (16.8) $ (8.0) $ (8.0) $ 8.8
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
109 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Health & Human Services
YMCA
MISSION
The YMCA managed Youth Center is a safe, alcohol and drug free meeting
place for Middle School Youth to participate in positive, social,
recreational, educational, and community service activities. The Sun
Prairie Youth Center is open year round and are free of cost! Call for more
information.
DESCRIPTION
The YMCA of Dane County (Northeast Branch) currently operates the
Sun Prairie Youth Center at Prairie Phoenix Academy through a contract
with the Sun Prairie Area School District. The Youth Center provides a
safe place for teens to go after school and during the summer for a
healthy snack and positive mentoring. Funds provided by the City of Sun
Prairie offset some of the YMCA of Dane County’s general operating
costs, especially those costs associated with after school tutoring and
mentoring programs.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o No notable changes.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
No notable changes.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Youth Programs - - - - - -
Total Personnel - - - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Youth Programs 45.0 145.0 145.0 115.0 115.0 (30.0)
Total Expenditures $ 45.0 $ 145.0 $ 145.0 $ 115.0 $ 115.0 $ (30.0)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Contractual Services 45.0 145.0 145.0 115.0 115.0 (30.0)
Total Expenditures $ 45.0 $ 145.0 $ 145.0 $ 115.0 $ 115.0 $ (30.0)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 45.0 145.0 145.0 115.0 115.0 (30.0)
Net Operating Result $ (45.0) $ (145.0) $ (145.0) $ (115.0) $ (115.0) $ 30.0
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 110
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Health & Human Services
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
MISSION
Inspire people to act to create equity and a sense of pride for all members
of the community.
DESCRIPTION
Sun Prairie Community Schools oversees community programs and
partnerships at four sites, Westside Elementary, Prairie Phoenix
Academy, Patrick Marsh Middle School, CH Bird Elementary, and Camp
Buena Vista. Programming supports increased academic success of
students, increased school attendance, and Sun Prairie families being
more connected to their schools and community. The city ’s contribution
supports program coordination, partnership development, and resource
development efforts through the staffing of Site Coordinators at both
sites.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Maintains funding from 2019
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
$90,000 to cover partial salary and benefit costs of Site Coordinators
at:
o Westside Elementary
o Prairie Phoenix Academy
o CH Bird Elementary
$10,
000 for Camp Buena Vista to serve at least 30 students at
Westside Elementary during the summer of 2020
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Human Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Increase student achievement for students of color and students qualifying for Free and Reduced Meals.
Measure 2017
Percentage of students with proficient scores in Language Arts FORWARD Exam.
21% Westside Students of Color
Low Income Students 21%
Percentage of students with proficient scores in Math FORWARD Exam.
Westside Students of Color 23%
Low Income Students 16%
Percentage of Prairie Phoenix Academy Students on Track for On Time Graduation
% of Prairie Phoenix Academy Students on Time 46%
*Patrick Marsh and CH Bird will be added this year
R
educe Chronic Absenteeism
Measure 2017 2018 2019
Percentage of students missing 10% or more of school
Westside Elementary 17% 18% N/A
Prairie Phoenix Academy 83% 89% N/A
*Patrick Marsh and CH Bird will be added this year
Create a sense of family connectedness to the school and community
Measure 2017 2018 2019
Percentage of families reporting they feel that they belong as part of the
school community
Westside Elementary N/A 85% N/A
Prairie Phoenix Academy N/A 100% N/A
Percentage of families reporting they feel welcome at the school
Westside Elementary N/A 82% N/A
Prairie Phoenix Academy N/A 100% N/A
*Patrick Marsh and CH Bird will be added this year
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Health & Human Services
CEMETERY
MISSION
Maintain the Sun Prairie Cemetery.
DESCRIPTION
The Sun Prairie Cemetery Association consists of burial plot owners, their
heirs, and volunteers interested in maintaining the Sun Prairie Cemetery.
The cemetery has been in the city since 1851. The Association continues
to make landscaping improvements and restore historic headstones.
The c ity has provided funding to the Sun Prairie Cemetery Association
since 2001 to enable the cemetery to maintain the appearance and
accessibility of this historic cemetery. City funds supplement traditional
cemetery income sources such as plot sales and burial fees.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o No noticeable changes.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The City continued its support by allocating $10,000 to the cemetery.
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Cemetery - - - - - -
Total Personnel - - - - - -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Cemetery 9.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 -
Total Expenditures $ 9.5 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Contractual Services 9.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 -
Total Expenditures $ 9.5 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 $ 10.0 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 9.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 -
Net Operating Result $ (9.5) $ (10.0) $ (10.0) $ (10.0) $ (10.0) -
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 112
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City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 114
CULTURE & RECREATION
Historical Museum ................................................................................... 115
Recreation ............................................................................................... 117
Family Aquatic Center .............................................................................. 120
Parks Maintenance .................................................................................. 123
Sun Prairie Media Center ......................................................................... 125
Park Fund ................................................................................................. 128
Library ...................................................................................................... 130
Tourism Commission ............................................................................... 134
115 City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget
CULTURE & RECREATION
Public Services
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
MISSION
Preserve and interpret the history of Sun Prairie and the surrounding area
in order to effectuate a community which understands and has pride in
its past.
DESCRIPTION
The museum provides a wide range of services to the community, under
the leadership of a full- time Museum Director. These services include
changing exhibits to provide a fresh, new display of art, artifacts,
manuscripts, photographs and educational materials of interest to
visitors. The museum preserves all donations to the collect ion in climate
controlled storage and monitors temperature and humidity on a regular
schedule to prevent damage to items in the collection. An accessioning
process is in place to record, label, number, and store items donated to
the museum. The museum currently has 2-3% of its collection on display.
The museum was closed from July 10, 2018 through July 14, 2019 when it
partially reopened during construction. Staff focused on facility issues,
satellite exhibits, and a variety of programming in the spring and summer
and an initial set of three exhibits to reopen the museum to the public.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Become a partner with Destination Madison to increase advertising
for the museum and raise its visibility.
o Continue working with an exhibit planning and design consultant to
raise the level of professionalism for the exhibits in the museum.
o Become a local history affiliate with the Wisconsin Historical Society.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
The museum received additional money from the City Council t o
address multiple deferred maintenance issues with the museum
building going back 30 years or more, and replaced its elevator lift
and addressed other ADA issues.
Museum staff worked with an exhibit planning and design
consultant to create two exhibits displayed at the July 14, 2019
reopening.
The museum created an Education Collection consisting of antiques
similar to those found in the museum ’s permanent collection. The
reasoning for this is to preserve the Permanent Collection items that
the museum has but allow visitors to handle and be hands on with
the Education Collection and learn history in a new way.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Downtown & Central Corridor Vibrancy
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Serve and engage the community through programs, tours, displays, and exhibits that result
in an increase of museum visitors.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Total Number of Visitors 1,067 2,886 3,642 350 200
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services
The Sun Prairie Historical Museum & Library recognizes the priority of volunteer recruitment
and engagement as a necessary means to continue an efficient operation of the museum.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Total Number of Volunteers N/A N/A N/A 15 25
Total Volunteer Hours** N/A N/A N/A N/A 126
**Total number of volunteer hours has not been tracked in previous years
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 116
CULTURE & RECREATION
Public Services
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Historical Museum 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Historical Museum 43.6 119.2 122.5 102.1 102.1 (20.5)
Grants & Donations 1.0 20.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 -
Total Expenditures $ 44.6 $ 139.2 $ 129.5 $ 109.1 $ 109.1 $ (20.5)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 31.2 66.3 70.8 72.0 72.0 1.2
Materials & Supplies 6.1 32.7 19.6 18.6 18.6 (1.0)
Contractual Services 6.5 11.7 11.7 12.3 12.3 0.6
Professional Development 0.2 1.2 0.8 1.2 1.2 0.4
Capital Items 0.6 27.3 26.7 5.0 5.0 (21.7)
Total Expenditures $ 44.6 $ 139.2 $ 129.5 $ 109.1 $ 109.1 $ (20.5)
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 1.1 22.1 7.0 9.0 9.0 2.0
Total Expenditures 44.6 139.2 129.5 109.1 109.1 (20.5)
Net Operating Result $ (43.5) $ (117.1) $ (122.5) $ (100.1) $ (100.1) $ 22.5
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Public Services
RECREATION
MISSION
To enhance quality of life for the Sun Prairie community by inspiring all to
learn, play and connect. Provide diverse programs and experiences in safe
and enjoyable natural spaces and public places.
DESCRIPTION
The Parks and Recreation Department consists of four divisions:
Administration, Recreation Services, Family Aquatic Center, and the
Historical Museum.
The Administration Division coordinates, monitors, and manages the four
divisions to form a system of services that is responsive to the
recreational, cultural, and preservation needs of the community.
Parks and Recreation Department staff provide programming and
administrative support for a community -wide parks and recreation
program.
Programs utilize part -time seasonal labor and vendors. Programs are
offered under one of the following categories: Fitness & Wellness, Sports,
Enrichment, Aquatics, Special Events, Family Programs, Out of School
Time, and Trips.
The Parks and Recreation Department also works in cooperation with the
Parks and Forestry Division to develop and maintain quality parks and
recreational facilities for the community. Park space includes
neighborhood parks, community parks, a citywide park, and special use
areas such as the Family Aquatic Center and the Pet Exercise Area.
2020 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
o Increasing the number of internal programs and reducing the
number of vendor programs to control program quality and better
align with community needs.
o Utilizing Program Specialists in a dual role of program coordination
and program instruction to better support Rec reation operational
needs.
o Reallocating a portion of professional services budget for
programming towards Concerts in the Park Series performance
budget.
o Expansion of programs.
o Expansion of Neighborhood Navigators.
o Creation of a position to manage all community events.
o Increase in program specialist hours.
2019 BUDGET OVERVIEW
Provided funding and position authority for a part -time
administrative assistant.
Implemented a new registration system, RecPro, allowing for an
enhanced customer experience and more accurate reporting.
Expanded Movies and Concerts in the Park series to include
additional events.
Created a special revenue fund to track revenue and expenditures of
new programs.
Began Master Planning process to address the FAC and Sheehan
Park.
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 118
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Public Services
RECREATION
PERFORMANCE METRICS
Council Strategic Priority: Quality City Services & Human Services
*2019 data reflects information through July 31, 2019
Provide programs, services, and activities that are high quality and relevant to the community’s needs.
The Parks and Recreation Department strives to achieve a rating of 90% or more of returned surveys reporting their overall sa tisfaction with the program,
department and registration process as “Good” or “Very Good.”
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Number of Evaluations Distributed 3,096 2,953 2,893 4606 649
Number of Evaluations Returned 730 585 493 432 215
Return Rate 24% 20% 17% 9% --
Percentage of Evaluations reporting “Good”
or “Very Good” Overall Satisfaction
95% 94% 96% 91% 80%
Provide programs that the community wants and needs. Program relevancy is evidenced by an increase in enrollments year after year in Parks and
Recreation Programs.
The program success rate measures the percentage of programs offered vs. the number of programs that were cancelled. Ensuring that the program success
rate stays above 75% indicates the programs offered are relevant to the community’s wants and needs.
Measure 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total Number of Enrollments 5,233 4,986 4,983 4,661 3,209
Total Number of Programs Offered 595 629 642 523 528
Total Number of Programs Cancelled due to
low or no enrollment
87 85 118 116 115
Program Success Rate 85% 86% 82% 78% 79%
Maintain a fiscally responsible Parks and Recreation Department
In 2019, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission, which set forth Cost Recovery Goals aligned with national standards and best practices, approved a
Fees and Charges Policy. The cost recovery goals are based on the impact the program or service has on the community as a whole, with a higher impact
receiving a higher subsidy and a lower impact receiving lower or no subsidy.
2019 Cost Recovery Goals:
o Community Benefit – 0-50% cost recovery
o Community Investment – 50-100% cost recovery
o Individual Benefit – 100-150% cost recovery
o Highly Specialized – 110% of greater cost recovery, plus 20%
surcharge to cover indirect costs
Cost Recovery Level 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
General Fund Cost Recovery 113% 108% 96% 94% 96% 125%
Total General Fund Subsidy/Surplus $20,563 $13,461 $7,543 $10,768 $9,725 $20,622
Special Revenue Cost Recovery n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 151%
Total Special Revenue Contribution $10,730
Note: The goal is to offset program specific costs with program fees. There are general park and recreation administration expenses not allocated to a specific p rogram that are not
included in this calculation.
Develop and nurture collaborative partnerships with a holistic, community-centered approach
The Parks and Recreation Department seeks to develop two new collaborative partnerships annually.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Collaborative Partnerships 13 16 21 21 34 41
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Public Services
RECREATION
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Park & Rec Administration 3.00 3.50 3.50 4.75 4.75 1.25
Adult Programs - - - - - -
Preschool Programs - - - - - -
Youth Programs - - - - - -
Teen Programs - - - - - -
Concerts & Special Events - - - - - -
Family & Misc Programs - - - - - -
Total Personnel 3.00 3.50 3.50 4.75 4.75 1.25
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Park & Rec Administration 274.4 365.7 356.1 417.5 414.2 58.0
Adult Programs 120.6 49.9 54.6 55.1 55.1 0.5
Preschool Programs 84.6 43.6 44.6 47.8 47.8 3.2
Youth Programs - 82.1 105.0 100.9 106.7 1.8
Teen Programs - 9.0 19.8 9.9 9.9 (10.0)
Concerts & Special Events 6.7 9.0 7.3 94.5 94.5 87.1
Family & Misc Programs - 155.9 173.4 16.8 16.8 (156.6)
Grants & Donations 3.3 22.5 20.8 37.3 37.3 16.4
Transfers - - - 6.7 6.7 6.7
Total Expenditures $ 489.7 $ 737.6 $ 781.8 $ 786.4 $ 788.9 $ 7.2
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Personnel 366.7 451.4 463.8 631.8 637.5 173.7
Materials & Supplies 48.6 209.7 58.0 46.9 48.2 (9.8)
Contractual Services 68.7 70.1 253.3 92.6 88.1 (165.2)
Professional Development 5.0 6.4 6.7 8.5 8.5 1.8
Capital Items 0.8 - - - - -
Total Expenditures $ 489.7 $ 737.6 $ 781.8 $ 786.4 $ 788.9 $ 7.2
2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 Increase
Actual Projected Budget Recommend Approved (Decrease)
Total Revenues 203.6 195.9 272.1 322.9 322.9 50.8
Transfer In - - - 36.6 36.6 36.6
Total Expenditures 489.7 737.6 781.8 786.4 788.9 7.2
PERSONNEL BY DIVISION
EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION
$ in '000s
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
$ in '000s
OPERATING RESULTS
$ in '000s
City of Sun Prairie 2020 Annual Budget 120
CULTURE & RECREATION
Public Services
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
MISSION
To provide a safe and clean aquatic facility with high-quality programs and
services that enhance the quality of life for all those who live, work, play,
and visit Sun Prairie.
DESCRIPTION
Each summer, thousands of individuals participate in aquatics programs
at the Family Aquatics Center. Aquatics programs include open swim,
swimming lessons, swim team, lap swimming, water fitness classes,
specialty classes, special events and private group rentals.
A seasonal Aquatics Supervisor manages and oversees the Family Aquatic
Center during the sum
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Source: City of Sun Prairie website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.