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2018
Annual Budget
INTRODUCTION
Director
y of Officials ............................................................................................................. 1
Directory of Staff ................................................................................................................... 2
Organization Chart ................................................................................................................ 3
FTE Summary ........................................................................................................................ 4
Sun Prairie City Mission Statement ...................................................................................... 5
Community Profile ................................................................................................................ 6
BUDGET OVERVIEW
Budge
t Summary................................................................................................................... 9
Budget Process ...................................................................................................................... 15
Strategic Priorities ................................................................................................................. 21
Financial Structures............................................................................................................... 23
Budget Initiatives .................................................................................................................. 29
Budget Amendments ............................................................................................................ 33
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES SUMMARY
Summary of All Fund Types .................................................................................................. 35
General Fund Revenues ........................................................................................................ 37
General Fund Expenditures .................................................................................................. 40
Mill Rate Summaries ............................................................................................................. 42
GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT BUDGETS
Mayor .................................................................................................................................... 45
City Council ........................................................................................................................... 47
Municipal Court .................................................................................................................... 49
City Attorney ......................................................................................................................... 51
Human Resources ................................................................................................................. 55
City Clerk ............................................................................................................................... 59
City Administrator ................................................................................................................. 65
Finance .................................................................................................................................. 69
Assessing ............................................................................................................................... 73
Information Technology ........................................................................................................ 77
Building Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 83
Police Department ................................................................................................................ 87
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fire Department .................................................................................................................... 97
Emergency Medical Service .................................................................................................. 101
Emergency Management ...................................................................................................... 105
Building Inspection ................................................................................................................ 107
Public Works Department ..................................................................................................... 111
Engineering ........................................................................................................................... 119
Youth and Families ................................................................................................................ 125
Cemetery ............................................................................................................................... 129
Historical Museum ................................................................................................................ 131
Senior Center (Colonial Club) ................................................................................................ 135
Parks Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 139
Recreation ............................................................................................................................. 142
Family Aquatic Center ........................................................................................................... 149
Planning ................................................................................................................................ 153
Economic Development ........................................................................................................ 157
Forestry ................................................................................................................................. 161
Transfers ............................................................................................................................... 165
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGETS
Grants and Donations Fund .................................................................................................. 167
Westside Traffic Impact Fee ................................................................................................. 189
Sun Prairie Media Center ...................................................................................................... 191
Refuse and Recycling ............................................................................................................ 197
Park Fund .............................................................................................................................. 201
Street Tree Fund ................................................................................................................... 205
Library Fund .......................................................................................................................... 207
Wisconsin Development Fund .............................................................................................. 213
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Capital Improvement Plan Summary .................................................................................... 215
TID 8 ...................................................................................................................................... 219
TID 9 ...................................................................................................................................... 223
TID 11 .................................................................................................................................... 227
TID 12 .................................................................................................................................... 231
TID 13 .................................................................................................................................... 235
DEBT SERVICE FUND
General Debt Service ............................................................................................................ 239
TID 6 ...................................................................................................................................... 251
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Wastewater Trea
tment Plant ............................................................................................... 253
Stormwater ........................................................................................................................... 261
Sun Prairie Utilities ................................................................................................................ 267
INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
Fleet In-Service...................................................................................................................... 275
COMPONENT UNITS
Business Improvement District ............................................................................................. 279
Community Development Authority .................................................................................... 281
APPENDIX
Appendix A: Budget Resolution ............................................................................................ 285
Appendix B: Financial Policies ............................................................................................... 289
Appendix C: Department by Functional Area ....................................................................... 311
Appendix D: All Funds Budget Summaries ............................................................................ 313
Appendix E: Capital Improvement Plan Projects .................................................................. 317
Appendix F: Financial Management Plan Summary ............................................................. 321
Appendix G: Glossary ............................................................................................................ 326
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS
2017-2018
MAYOR
Paul Esser
Steve Stocker
Aldermanic District 1
Bill Connors
Aldermanic District 2
Michael Jacobs
Aldermanic District 3
Mary Polenske
Aldermanic District 4
Al Guyant
Aldermanic District 4
Maureen Crombie
Aldermanic District 3
Jon Freund
Aldermanic District 2
Emily Lindsey
Aldermanic District 1
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Aaron Oppenheimer
City Administrator
Connie DeKemper
Director of Administ
rative Services
ADMINISTRATION
City Treasurer Kristin Vander K ooi
City Assessor Debbie Mason
City Clerk Elena Hilby
City Engineer Adam Schleicher
City Attorney Mark Leonard
Director of Community Development Scott Kugler
Sun Prairie Media Center Director Jeffrey Robbins
Director of Building Inspection Brian Flannery
Director of Public Works Lee Igl
Director of Economic Development Neil Stechschulte
EMS Director Brian Goff
Human Resources Director Brenda Sukenik
Information Technology Director Paul Watkins
Library Director Svetha Hetzler
Parks & Recreation Director Kristin Serpe
Police Chief Pat Anhalt
Fire Chief Christopher Garrison
WWTP Superintendent John Krug
Sun Prairie Utilities Manager Rick Wicklund
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Citizens of Sun Prairie
Population: 32,933
Mayor
City Council
(8 Members)
Municipal Judge
City Administrator
Sun Prairie Utilities
Fire Department
Administrative
Services
Police
Public Services
Public Works
WWTP
City Attorney
Library
EMS
Parks &
Recreation
Engineering
Econ. Dev.
Finance
City Clerk
City Assessor
IT
Community
Development
Building Insp .
Building Maint .
Human
Resources
Planning
Media Center
Tourism and BID
Museum
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 BUDGET
Personnel Summary
2016 FTE 2017 FTE 2018 FTE Change
MAYOR & COUNCIL * * * *
MUNICIPAL COURT 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
CITY ATTORNEY 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
CITY CLERK & ELECTIONS 3.25 4.00 4.00 0.00
ADMINISTRATION 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
HUMAN RESOURCES 2.50 3.60 3.60 0.00
FINANCE 4.50 4.60 4.60 0.00
ASSESSING 4.75 4.75 4.75 0.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4.63 5.63 6.25 0.62
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT 72.90 77.40 79.00 1.60
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 14.50 13.00 13.00 0.00
BUILDING INSPECTION 4.00 5.25 5.25 0.00
PUBLIC WORKS 9.70 9.70 9.70 0.00
PARKS MAINTENANCE 6.00 6.50 6.50 0.00
FORESTRY 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
ENGINEERING 6.25 6.25 7.25 1.00
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2.00 3.00 3.00 0.00
MUSEUM stipend stipend stipend 0.00
YOUTH AND FAMILIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
RECREATION PROGRAMS 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.00
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER seasonal seasonal seasonal 0.00
PLANNING 3.75 3.75 4.75 1.00
SUN PRAIRIE MEDIA CENTER 4.70 4.38 4.38 0.00
REFUSE & RECYCLE FUND 0.70 0.00 0.00 0.00
LIBRARY 22.64 23.84 24.16 0.32
SUN PRAIRIE UTILITIES 30.50 30.50 32.50 2.00
WASTEWATER UTILITY 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.00
STORMWATER UTILITY 4.30 5.30 5.30 0.00
FLEET INSERVICE FUND 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.00
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 226.57 236.45 242.99 6.54
* Elected positions
*LTE and seasonal positions are not included in the FTE count.
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Mission Statement
To provide valuable, responsive, and cost-effecƟve services that enable residents
to enjoy a high quality of life.
We want to coordinate the development of a modern community that under-
stands and has pride in its roots to the past. We want to help develop “homes”
for the residents that live here, through the creaƟon and maintenance of
neighborhoods. Each neighborhood will be equal in importance but separate in
its idenƟty. 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.
Vision Statement
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HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
In 1837, President Martin Van Buren commissioned a party of men
to build a capitol in Madison. The group left Milwaukee and
traveled in the rain for days. On June 9, the group emerged at the
edge of the prairie and the sun shone for the first time in days; the
group carved the words “Sun Prairie” into a tree. Charles Bird
returned to the area in 1839 and became the first settler. Sun
Prairie was incorporated as a city in 1958.
The City of Sun Prairie is lo
cated 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 was created in 1983 and 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.
GOVERNMENT AND ORGANIZ
ATION
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.
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. The Sun Prairie School District currently has a total of 11
schools. A 2017 referendum approved construction of two new elementary schools to open in
September 2018.
SUN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY PROFILE
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COMMUNITY COMPARISONS
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
SUN PRAIRIE
Population 30,395 31,213 31,810 32,613 32,933
Square Mi l es 12.06 12.06 12.06 12.22 12.46
General Fund Operating Budget $21,325,467 $21,970,676 $21,436,217 $22,176,805 $22,798,311
Property Tax Rate 8.22 8.42 8.49 8.34 8.48
MADISON
Population 238,000 240,153 242,216 247,207 250,073
Square Mi l es 77.80 77.80 77.80 77.80 77.80
General Fund Operating Budget $253,284,428 $261,812,487 $283,653,827 $290,057,433 $300,304,110
Property Tax Rate 9.31 9.51 9.49 9.49 9.50
FITCHBURG
Population 25,465 26,090 26,321 27,635 27,936
Square Mi l es 35.20 35.20 35.20 35.20 35.20
General Fund Operating Budget $16,760,166 $17,116,609 $17,697,346 $19,684,246 $19,143,458
Property Tax Rate 7.57 7.88 7.85 8.12 8.54
MIDDLETON
Population 18,146 18,323 18,810 19,317 20,151
Square Mi l es 9.30 9.30 9.30 9.30 9.30
General Fund Operating Budget $21,107,597 $22,120,929 $23,130,485 $23,716,640 $20,680,335
Property Tax Rate 5.87 6.54 6.59 6.61 6.59
STOUGHTON
Population 12,646 12,641 12,698 12,819 12,834
Square Mi l es 6.10 6.10 6.10 6.10 6.10
General Fund Operating Budget $11,042,164 $11,725,862 $12,188,004 $12,588,698 $12,881,246
Property Tax Rate 8.02 8.47 8.54 8.57 8.42
VERONA
Population 11,162 11,343 11,871 12,100 12,303
Square Mi l es 6.80 6.80 6.80 6.80 6.80
General Fund Operating Budget $6,703,000 $6,942,000 $7,184,000 $7,348,000 $8,124,377
Property Tax Rate 6.53 6.73 6.65 6.57 6.03
MONONA
Population 7,532 7,573 7,833 7,864 7,827
Square Mi l es 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30
General Fund Operating Budget $5,634,028 $5,663,554 $5,852,755 $6,184,685 $6,519,175
Property Tax Rate 6.10 6.12 6.12 6.22 6.31
EDGERTON
Population 5,494 5,512 5,521 5,545 5,549
Square Mi l es 4.14 4.14 4.14 4.14 4.14
General Fund Operating Budget $3,301,730 $3,329,887 $3,377,695 $3,394,772 $3,456,228
Property Tax Rate 7.74 7.74 7.82 7.56 8.24
Notes
Wisconsin Department of Revenue population estimates.
Edgerton is in both Rock and Dane Counties.
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About Sun Prairie
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population: 32,933
Source: WI Dept of Administration est. for 2017
Elevation: 955 feet
Median Household Income: $66,177
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2011-2018
Unemployment Rate: 3.00%
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Median Age: 34.5
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2011-2015
Age Breakdown:
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2011-2015
• 35% Under 24
• 31% Age 25-44
• 24% Age 45-64
• 11% Over 65
Ethnicity:
• White (85.4%)
• Black/African American (6.1%)
• Hispanic (3.8%)
• Asian (3.7%)
• American Indian/Alaska Native (.3%)
• Two or more races (3.0%)
• Other (1.4%)
Source: American FactFinder (2010) Hispanics may be of any race,
so also are included in applicable race categories.
Housing:
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2011-2015
• 57% Owner Occupied
• 43% Renter Occupied
Serious Crimes per Thousand Population: 3.19
Source: Police Department 2016 Annual Report
LAND USE
Area in Square Miles: 12.5
Street Lane Miles: 285 Miles
Parkland Acres: 425
Miles of Trails: 34.7 Paved Off-Street
ECONOMICS
City Property Tax Rate:
7.7170 mills (2017 mill rate levied for taxes
payable in 2018)
Sales Tax Rate:
State (5.0%); County (0.5%)
Median Home Sale Price: $275,896
Source: MadCity Dream Homes (www.madcitydreamhomes.com)
Property Taxes Paid on a house with market
value of $275,896 in Sun Prairie School District:
$6,012 total, City share is $2,129 (for taxes
payable in 2018)
Top Employers:
• Sun Prairie Schools
• QBE
• Colony Brands
• Prairie Athletic Club
• Royle Printing
• Continental ConteTech
• Frontier
• Walmart
• Wisconsin Distributors
• Woodman’s Food Market
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November 2017
Dear Mayor,
Members of City Council and Residents of Sun Prairie,
I am pleased
to present the 2018 adopted budget for the City of Sun Prairie for your review. It was
developed in accordance with state law and city ordinance. This budget reflects City Council priorities and
aligns with the City’s Financial Management Plan, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and the Debt
Management Policy.
The budget addresses the core service needs of a growing community. Additionally the budget addresses
the priorities set by the Council. The priorities of the Council include financial stability, public safety,
transportation, diversity and planning. The 2018 budget funds the addition of employees in the planning
department and the police department. It also includes funding for increased share -ride taxi service. An
update of the City’s comprehensive plan is a key component of the 2018 budget. This process will define
the goals and development of the City of Sun Prairie, setting the direction for future years. The budget
continues to fund the maintenance of the City’s infrastructure and assets in a fiscally responsible manner.
This includes the maintenance of the City’s streets and buildings and the replacement of vehi cles. The
budget provides funding for additional staff including a police officer, engineer and planner. Finally, it
a
ddresses the care and needs of vulnerable and underrepresented populations by increasing funding to
the Sun Prairie Library, Colonial Club (senior center), share-ride taxi program and the Youth and Families
Commission.
BUDGET OVERVIEW
The 2018 annual budget of $113.5 million (excluding transfers) across all funds and areas represents a
10.8 percent increase in spending over 2017. The primary contributor to this budget increase is an
increase in capital spending, noted in Capital Projects and within the Enterprise Funds in the table below.
Capital spending ebbs and flows, based on cyclical facility maintenance and upgrade needs, as well as
timing of new projects. These spending variances also impact the total city budget variance in any given
year. For these reasons, the operating budget is often a better way to evaluate year-to-year trends.
2017 2018
Revised Budget Budget
General Fund 21,144,280 22,597,273
Special Revenue Funds 6,402,367 5,214,543
Debt Service Funds 6,824,929 6,633,701
Capital Projects 18,864,378 23,071,501
Enterprise Funds 45,149,843 53,333,393
Internal Service Funds 2,383,116 2,357,698
Permanent Funds 5,002 5,002
Component Units 414,468 279,228
101,188,383 113,492,339
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The proposed operating budget of $65.9 million represents 14.6 percent increase compared to 2017. It
includes a net staffing increase of 6.96 full time equivalent positions (FTE) with start dates staggered
throughout the year. Additionally, Sun Prairie Utilities operating budget is just under half of the growth in
the operating budgets primarily due to increased service for a growing community.
ECONOMY AND REVENUES
Valuation
The
proposed budget balances community needs and priorities with the current economic outlook of
modest growth. The City of Sun Prairie’s unemployment level of 2.6 percent as of June 2017 is down 0.4
percent from the previous year. Additionally, the City’s personal income has increased 1.5 percent.
The City of S
un Prairie continues to see an increase in net new construction realizing 2.3 percent growth.
The City’s equalized value (market value) increased by $212 million for a total value of $2.984 billion from
2016 to 2017. In 2017, the city realized increases in residential, commercial and manufacturing property
values due to an increase in construction and appreciation of values for existing properties.
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
2017 2018
General Fund 12,873,211$ 14,036,546$
Library Fund 1,422,740 1,561,134
Sanitation Fund 14,933 17,668
Debt Service Fund 6,619,638 6,460,924
Capital Projects - 100,000
20,930,522$ 22,176,272$
Property Tax
es
The budget inc
ludes an increase in the tax levy of 9.8 percent. This equates to a $57 increase on the
average home in the City Sun Prairie.
State Shared R
evenues and Expenditure Restraint Program
State shared revenues in total declined by $67,845 or 4.3 percent in 2018 with the greatest reduction in
Exempt Computer Aids. The 2017-2019 State budget changed the funding structure for Exempt Computer
Aid. Previously the value of all computer equipment in the City was the basis for determining the funding
amount, which is significant for a growing community. The 2018 result is a fixed payment based on the
2017 values. Future payments will be adjusted based on inflation.
The general fu
nd budgetary increase of 5.7 percent exceeds the allowable increase for the expenditure
restraint program. During the Financial Management plan process, the City created a plan to exceed
expenditure restraint limits if necessary on a periodic basis due to the growth that the City is experiencing.
The City will be ineligible to receive this aid in 2019. The City will receive $582,872 expenditure restraint
program aid in 2018.
Transportati
on Aids
The 2017 Transportation aids remain steady with a $15,300 increase for 2018.
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Sanitation
Fund
The sanitation fund charges annual fees for recycling and refuse collection to residential properties. The
fees were increased in 2017 to $48 for recycl ing and $75 for refuse collection. The fees are intended to
cover the cost of the contract for the col lection of waste and recycling to residential properties. No fee
increase is included in 2018.
Water Pollu
tion Control Fund
The water pollution control facility is in the process of designing a facility expansion to meet the statutorily
required reduction of phosphorous. A plan for the expansion will be presented to the City Council in the
first quarter of 2018. A 4.1 percent rate increase was approved and included in the 2018 budget. The
additional revenue will assist in the cost of the facility upgrade. Construction is planned to begin in 2019.
Storm Water
Fund
The storm water utility is in the process of constructing a regional storm water facility on the west side of
the City. The land was acquired in 2017 and construction will begin in 2018. A rate case was completed
in 2016 and a rate increase of 20 percent was approved by the City Council beginning July 1, 2017 . No
rate increase is included in the 2018 budget.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND STAFFING
Compensatio
n and Benefits
The city has two bargaining units ; one represents police officers and the other paramedics. All other
employees are non-represented. The City provides retirement benefits for sworn police officers through
the Wisconsin Retirement System. On January 1, 2017, the City began providing retirement benefits for
all other qualifying personnel. The Wisconsin Retirement System requires employees to share in the
required pension contribution. Employees hired on or before Januar y 1, 2017, could choose to convert
to WRS or remain with the City’s 401a plan. By resolution, the City mandated that the 401a plan mirror
the WRS contributions. A ll non-represented employees will pay 6.7 percent in 2018 down from 6.8
percent in 2017 , with the city contributing an equal amount . The city contribution for public safety
employees (police and paramedics) will increase to 10.93 percent in 2018 from 10.8 percent in 2017.
The City curre
ntly contracts with Physicians Plus for medical insurance, which renews annually. The City
has experienced a 10 percent increase in health insurance premiums due to unfavorable claims experience
in the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The city began offering a high deductible health insurance plan beginning
January 1, 2016, with the city contributing two -thirds of the deductible in a health savings account or
health retirement account. The proposed budget includes a reduction of the City contribution to half of
the high deductible amount. Additionally, the City has eliminated the HMO plan for 2018.
Dental insurance
premiums will remain the same in 2018.
The city comp
leted a compensation market study in 2017. The market study recommended pay
adjustments for positions that have fallen below minimum pay grade or have been market adjusted due
to scarcity of qualified applicants. All other positions will receive a 1 percent cost of living increase.
Employees will continue receiving pay adjustments based on annual performance reviews, with
adjustments ranging from 0 percent to 4 percent based on the employee placement on the wage scale.
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Staffing
The
2018 budget includes changes to staffing to strengthen service to the community as described below:
Description Budgetary Cost Funding
w/ Benefits FTE Source
IT Support Specialist 30,326$ 0.37 General Fund
District Liaison Officer 92,607$ 1.00 General Fund
Records Admin Asst 19,729$ 0.60 General Fund
Planner - Comp Plan/Transp 65,633$ 1.00 General Fund
Detective 4,648$ Reclass General Fund
Engineer 106,083$ 1.00 Gen Fund/Storm water
Circulation Manager 12,168$ 0.20 Library Spec Revenue
Library Assistant 32,321$ 0.12 Library Spec Revenue
Admin/Project Librarian 19,677$ Reclass Library Spec Revenue
Accountant 65,933$ 1.00 Sun Prairie Utilities
IT Support Specialist 85,852$ 1.00 Sun Prairie Utilities
USE OF FUND BALANCE RESERVES
The 2018 B
udget utilizes existing cash on hand when appropriate. The General fund includes the use of
$411,529 cash on hand: $267,155 of undesignated general fund balance, $110,000 of designated general
fund balance (Building Maintenance Fund) and $34 ,374 of restricted general fund balance for the
amortization of the Wisconsin Municipal Insurance Company investment.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The City Council approved a five-year capital improvement plan (CIP) for 2018-2022. The 2018 CIP projects
have been included in the 2018 budget. Please see the CIP for a list of these projects. The CIP includes
projects for infrastructure, equipment and vehicles.
Funding So
urces
Various funding sources are used for capital projects. The primary funding source is debt. During the
2016 financial management plan process the City Council approved borrowing for capital projects in
enterprise funds every two years. This allows the City to take advantage of lower (bank qualification)
interest rates every other year. The 2018 budget includes borrowing for 2018 and 2019 water pollution
control, storm water, electric and water capital projects as well as all oth er 2018 capital projects. This
borrowing will exceed the $10 million limit for the lower bank qualification interest rates.
The city ha
s other funding sources such as general obligation debt (5 4 percent), general obligation debt
abated by enterprise funds ( 19 percent), state trust fund loans (1 3 percent), grants and donations (1
percent), traffic impact fees (6 percent), park impact fees (1 percent), fund balance or retained earnings
(6 percent).
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ALLOCATIONS, TRANSFERS, AND REPAYMENTS TO GENERAL FUND FROM OTHER FUNDS
Cost Allocations
Administration, Human Resources, Finance, City Attorney, Information Technology, Engineering and
Public Works Administration provide services to other departments. Therefore, a portion of staff time is
allocated to other funds based on the work performed. Allocations are based on factors such as number
of employees, fund revenues, and/or number of computers and telephones.
Replacement
Funds/Designated Fund Balance
The City levies for the Building Maintenance Fund (designated general fund balance) each year to assist
in the repairs and maintenance of the City’s buildings. The 2018 budget includes $45,000 for this purpose.
This is unchanged from the 2017 budget.
TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS (TIDS)
The availability o
f 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 curren
tly has six active tax increment districts. The City approved TID #13 in 2017. Infrastructure
improvements will begin in 2017 with completion in 2018. The 2018 budget includes borrowing for
construction projects. The borrowing will be abated with TID #13 tax increment.
CONCLUSION
The Council approved the budget resolution at a public hearing and final disposition on November 14,
2017. Council is pleased to present a budget that considers economic climate, maintains investment in
existing infrastructure, provides a similar level of municipal service as in previous years , and emphasizes
improved maintenance of current assets. As a result, the proposed budget supports the high level of
service that City has provided in the past.
1%
54%
13%
6%
6%
1%
19%
2018 Capital Funding Sources Grants and Donations
General Obligation Debt
State Trust Fund Loan
Fund Balance
Traffic Impact Fees
Park Impact Fees
2019 Enterprise General
Obligation Debt
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Mayor
BUDGETING TOOLS AND DEVELOPMENT
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
The City of Sun Prairie employs three primary financial tools to make informed financial decisions. The
tools are the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the Five-Year Financial Management Plan (FMP),
and the annual budget.
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. Departments propose projects based on the direction of the City’s development, the
Westside Traffic Impact Fee Report, the Parks and Open Space Plan, the Long-Range Electric System plan
and the Long-Range Water System Plan.
The CIP also incorpora
tes various replacement policies for City infrastructure and equipment. The
Capital Improvement Policy and the Debt Management Policy1 outline the structure to which the Five-
Year Capital Improvement Plan must adhere.
The CIP committee re
views all projects and ranks them according to priorities established by the City
Council and defined in the Capital Improvement Policy. The draft CIP is submitted to the Committee of
the Whole in June and is published on the web 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 annual budget that is presented to Council in October.
Five-Year Financ
ial Management Plan
The second ph
ase 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
• costs as a result of regulatory changes
The Finance depar
tment forecasts revenues and expenditures in July with an update in August following
the release of the State of Wisconsin’s Equalized Property Values on August 15th. The City Council holds
several work sessions to provide staff with guidelines for developing the annual City budget.
Annual City Budget
The l
ast phase of the budget development is the operating budget. Departments’ have three tasks:
• complete the cost to continue budget for current operation service levels
• identify goals and initiatives for the coming year (including those identified in the FMP)
• project current year end expenditures
1 See Appendix B for financial policies.
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The Finance dep
artment and other City Departments work in conjunction to produce a projection of
anticipated revenues in the coming fiscal year.
The Mayor and City Administrator review Departmental budget requests and determine which goals and
initiatives will be included in the Executive Budget. The final recommended budget and the budget
approved by Council must be in balance; projected general fund revenues must be equal to or less than
budgeted general fund expenditures.
BUDGET REVIEW
The Mayor presents the Executive Budget to the City Council on or before October 20, in accordance
with state statute. The proposed budget is simultaneously made available to the public and the Council.
The public can view a printed copy at the City Clerk’s office or at the Sun Prairie Library, or view and
download the document from the City’s website.
The City Council reviews the proposed 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 two-thirds 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.
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.2
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 Departments, to increase total expenditures
within a fund, to utilize contingency funds, and to transfer budgeted funds between Capital Projects.
Budget amendments are completed in the last half of the year. This ensures adequate information
related to revenue and expenditure trends, performance, and other factors is available prior to passage
of a budget amendment.
2 See Appendix B for financial policies.
March - April Departments update the 5-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
June Finance Department begins working on the revenue and
expenditure forecast and 5 year request for service changes.
July Council approves the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. The first
year of the plan is incorporated into the budget
July Finance Department updates personnel budgets.
August Committee of the Whole reviews the financial management plan
and sets priorities.
September Finance Department completes draft budget document.
September City Administrator meets with department directors to review
budget change requests (Initiatives).
October City Administrator and the Mayor review the budget document.
The Mayor selects the initiatives that will be funded in the budget.
October 2018 Budget presentation to the Council and work sessions.
November 14, 2017 Public Hearing regarding Budget document.
November 14, 2017 Council adopted the budget and set the 2017 Property Tax Levy.
BUDGET CALENDAR
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BUDGET POLICIES
The City of Sun Prairie has adopted financial policies that align with State Statute and provide City-
directed guidelines to manage City 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 budge
ts are established at the function and fund level. The City Administrator
may approve transfers within functions and departments. Transfers between functions,
departments, or between funds require City Council approval with a two-thirds vote.
• A contingency a
ccount in the annual operating budget provides for unanticipated
expenditures of a non-recurring nature. Transfers from the contingency account will require
City Council approval with a two-thirds vote.
• Financial systems w
ill be maintained to monitor expenditures, revenue and function
performance on an ongoing basis.
• Revenue and ex
penditures will be projected for the next five years and will be updated
biannually.
Fund Balance Policy
• Th
e City will establish a contingency expenditure appropriation in the annual General fund-
operating revenue budget to provide for unanticipated expenditures of a non-recurring
nature. This contingency will be a minimum of .75% of the general fund revenue budget.
• The City will maintain
a working capital reserve of 12% - 18% of the General Fund operating
revenue budget to provide a 6% - 9% reserve for emergencies. These are unforeseen one-
time events. Additionally the City will provide for a 6% - 9% reserve for stabilization to aid
the City in responding to temporary reductions in revenue.
Debt Management Po
licy
• Long-term debt will not be issued to finance current operations.
• Capital projects finan
ced through the issuance of bonds will be financed for a period not to
exceed the expected useful life of the asset/project.
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• 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 t
he City’s total tax levy used for payment of General Obligation debt will not
exceed 30% of the total levy amount. Recognizing that the City is currently at 32.92% and it
may not achieve this target until 2019.
• Increases in the
total tax levy will be allocated almost exclusively to providing increased
resources for operations; to the extent feasible, the amount of the total tax levy used for
payment of General Obligation debt will not increase above the 2017 budgeted debt service
levy.
Capital Improvement Policy
• Adopting an annual capital improvement budget based upon a five-year capital improvement
plan that is updated annually.
• Coordinatin
g 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.
A full version of t
he policies is include in Appendix B of this document.
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 revenues and expenditures not recognized for budgetary purposes are accrued (GAAP).
The major differe
nces 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).
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The City Council has communicated several goals for the City of Sun Prairie throughout the last two
years. They are financial stability, public safety, transportation, planning and diversity.
Financial Stability: It is the Council’s goal to provide a superior level of service that is affordable to the
citizens of Sun Prairie. The City recently implemented a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and a debt
manageme
nt
policy. These tools provide guidelines for prioritizing capital projects while maintaining or
reducing the City’s debt burden. This budget meets the debt management policy’s guidelines.
In 2017, the City developed its first Five-Year Financial Management Plan (FMP), which is reviewed and
updated annually. The City of Sun Prairie requires additional staffing due to changing service needs and
growth. The FMP attempts to forecast future staffing needs as well as future years’ revenues and
expenditures. The FMP provides an opportunity for the Council and citizens to prioritize the City’s
needs and subsequent spending prior to the development of the operating budget. This budget
adheres to the parameters set during financial management plan discussions.
Public Safe
ty: The City is in the process of transitioning from a volunteer fire department to a full-time
fire department. The 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the design and remodel of
Station 2 (located in the Westside Community Services Building) to incorporate living quarters. This will
allow for 24-hour service from station 2 in the future. The remodel design is funded in this budget.
The Council has funded the implementation of body cameras in the police department. A part-time
records clerk is included in the initiative to respond to open records requests and catalog videos in
accordance with records retention policy.
The police department has four district liaison officers. These are sergeant-level positions that lead the
patrol team in their respective districts in problem-solving strategies. The City’s canine office is
currently assigned to one of the district lead positions. In this budget, the Council approved an
additional District Liaison Officer so the canine officer can be devoted to citywide canine duties full time.
Last, the City will monitor Police Department staffing levels in order to develop a police department
staffing plan for future staffing needs.
Transportation: As the City of Sun Prairie grows, the need for transportation services increases. The
City Council created an Ad hoc Steering Committee on Transportation to examine transportation needs.
While the City is unable to fund all of the Committee’s recommended transportation improvements,1
the current budget increases the share-ride taxi program’s hours of operation, allows fo r the purchase
of two add
itional handicap accessible vehicles, and funds a shuttle to connect to the Madison Metro
Transportation system.
Planning: State statutes require the City to create a Comprehensive Plan and update the plan every ten
years. The Council has funded the update to the Comprehensive Plan in this budget. The intent is to
provide perspective on complex issues that affect the city’s future, including affordable housing and
transportation needs. The Comprehensive plan update will include citizen input to assist in setting
1 The Committee’s Final Report is available online: http://cityofsunprairie.com/DocumentCenter/View/6038
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priorities for the City. Additionally, the Council funded a full-time planner to assist in the Comprehensive
Plan update, to implement transportation initiatives, and provide planning support necessitated by City
growth.
Diversity: The City Council has made it a priority to promote diversity, as evidenced by the creation of
the Ad hoc Steering Committee on Diversity. The Committee has made several recommendations for
creating and promoting Diversity. The Council funded the Committee’s staff recruitment
recommendations in the 2017 budget and continued the funding in the current budget.
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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 City include governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary 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.
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 collection services.
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION
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Wisconsin Development Fund This fund is designated to make direct business loans to businesses on a
companion basis with other funding sources. Revenue for the loans is received from Federal Community
Development Block Grants administered by the State.
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 general operating expenses are recorded in this fund. The fund is governed by state
statute.
Capital Project 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 - General 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.
Development Projects Fund This fund accounts for the flow-through of engineering costs for
infrastructure construction 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 currently has five active tax increment financing
districts (TIF) currently classified as capital project funds. All of these funds have not 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.
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) has completed 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.
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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 Utilities Sun Prairie Utilities provides water and electric services within the City. In 2017, Sun
Prairie Utilities’ sold 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.
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
The City of Sun Prairie is the fiscal agent for:
The Ashley Trust Fund The Charles David 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 citizen of the City of Sun Prairie 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.
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.
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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
entity.
The Business Improvement District This district is a component unit of the City of Sun Prairie. The
Business Improvement District is a separate district with boundaries that incorporate downtown Sun
Prairie. The District is authorized to levy special assessments to fund its operations. Separate financial
statements are issued for the Business Improvement District.
The Community Development Authority (CDA) The CDA is a component unit of the City of Sun Prairie.
The Community Development Authority (CDA) leases select TIF property and improvements to the City.
Currently the CDA is leasing improvements to TIF 8.
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GENERAL FUND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUND # FUND
200 GRANTS AND DONATIONS
DEPT # DEPARTMENT 210 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE FUND
110 MAYOR 220 SUN PRAIRIE MEDIA CENTER FUND
115 COUNCIL 230 REFUSE & RECYCLE FUND
120 MUNICIPAL COURT 240 REVOLVING LOAN FUND
130 CITY ATTORNEY 250 PARK FUND
140 CITY CLERK 251 STREET TREE FUND
150 ADMINISTRATION 260 LIBRARY FUND
155 HUMAN RESOURCES
160 FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
165 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND # FUND
170 ASSESSING 400 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
180 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 490 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUND
185 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 508 TIF DISTRICT NO. 8 FUND
509 TIF DISTRICT NO. 9 FUND
511 TIF DISTRICT NO. 11 FUND
PUBLIC SAFETY 512 TIF DISTRICT NO. 12 FUND
DEPT # DEPARTMENT 513 TIF DISTRICT NO. 13 FUND
210 POLICE DEPARTMENT
220 FIRE DEPARTMENT DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
230 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FUND # FUND
240 BUILDING INSPECTION 300 DEBT SERVICE FUND
250 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 506 TIF DISTRICT NO. 6 FUND
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
PUBLIC WORKS FUND # FUND
DEPT # DEPARTMENT 610 WASTEWATER UTILITY
310 PUBLIC WORKS 650 STORMWATER UTILITY
330 ENGINEERING 699 SUN PRAIRIE UTILITIES
700 FLEET INSERVICE FUND
CULTURE, RECREATION, CONSV, DEVELOPMENT PERMANENT FUNDS
DEPT # DEPARTMENT FUND # FUND
530 MUSEUM 697 ASHLEY TRUST FUND
541 SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM 698 LIBRARY TRUST FUND
542 YOUTH & FAMILIES
545 YOUTH PROGRAMS AGENCY FUND
549 CEMETERY 900 MPSISC
550 PARKS & RECREATION
255 FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER COMPONENT UNITS
610 PLANNING FUND # FUND
620 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 810 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
650 FORESTRY 850 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
690 TRANSFERS
CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 Budget
Funds by Type
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State statutes require City governments to provide a budget summary of general fund expenditures into
the following functional areas:
• general government
• public safety
• public works
• health and human services
• culture, recreation and education
• conservation and development
• capital outlay
• debt service
• other financing uses.
The use of funct
ional areas facilitates spending comparisons across municipalities within the state.
The City’s Departments do not align precisely with state defined functional categories. For example, the
Sun Prairie Public Works Department’s budget falls within three categories, as delineated in the table
below:
State Functional Categories of the Public Works Department
Public Works Division Functional Category
Forestry Conservation and Development
Parks Maintenance Culture, Recreation, and Education
Administration & other Divisions Public Works
To meet the needs o
f the City and align with state statute, the header of each budget narrative identifies
the applicable category, Department, and Division. Appendix C provides a chart to crosswalk the
relationship between the departments and functional areas.
CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 Budget
Functional Areas
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 APPROVED BUDGET
2018 BUDGET INITIATIVE SUMMARY
Other Capital
General
Fund
Building
Maint.
Total Special
Revenue
Total
Enterprise Council Council Approved
Dept Description Total Revenues Borrowing Balance Fund Funds Funds Approved Tax Levy
Revenue Initiatives
1 Police False Alarm Fee Increase (2,000) (2,000) (2,000)
2 Building Inspection Fee Increase (60,000) (60,000) (60,000)
3 EMS Transport Fee Increase (86,580) (86,580) (86,580)
4 Dog Park Fees (1,000) (1,000) (1,000)
5 Soccer Field Rental Fee Increase (2,500) (2,500) (2,500)
6 Softball/Baseball Field Rental Fee Increase (800) (800) (800) -
7 Shelter Rental Fee Increase (2,170) (2,170) (2,170)
8 Gazebo Rental Fee Increase (200) (200) (200)
9 Zoning Compliance Letter Fee (New) (875) (875) (875)
10 CATV Membership Fees (New) (3,650) (3,650) (3,650) -
11 CATV KIDS-4 Fee Increase (4,200) (4,200) (4,200) -
12 Stormwater/Erosion Control Fee Increase (50,000) - - - - - (50,000) (50,000) -
TOTAL REVENUE INTITIATIVES ($213,975) ($800) $0 $0 $0 ($7,850) ($50,000) ($213,975) ($155,325)
Financial Management Plan
1 Support Specialist to FT (IT) 30,326 1,516 1,819 13,495 13,495
2 District Liaison Officer (Police) 92,607 92,607 92,607
3 Body Cameras (Police) 167,644 129,468 19,088 19,088
4 Staff Engineer (Engineering) 106,083 53,042 53,042 53,042
5 FAC Cleaning LTE (Public Works) 12,272 12,272 12,272
6 Planner (Planning) 85,411 65,633 65,633
7 Admin/Project Librarian (Library) 19,677 19,677 19,677
8 Circulation Manager to FT (Library) 12,168 12,168 12,168
9 Library Assistant I to II (Library) 32,321 - - - - - 32,321 32,321
TOTAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN $558,509 $129,468 $0 $0 $0 $1,516 $54,861 $320,303 $318,728
Mayor and Council
1 Annual Stipend Increase 1,895 - - - - - - 1,895 1,895
TOTAL MAYOR AND COUNCIL $1,895 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,895 $1,895
Municipal Court
1 Annual Stipend Increase 632 - - - - - - 632 632
TOTAL MUNICIPAL COURT $632 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $632 $632
Clerk's Office/Elections
1 Election Changes 13,728 13,728 13,728
2 Tabulators 16,255 - 16,255 16,255 -
3 First Floor Office Re-design 18,100 18,100 18,100 -
4 Accessible Voting Machines 13,740 - 13,740 13,740 -
5 Election Day Interpreters 7,860 - - - - - - 2,000 2,000
TOTAL CLERK'S OFFICE & ELECTIONS $69,683 $0 $29,995 $0 $18,100 $0 $0 $63,823 $15,728
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2018 BUDGET INITIATIVE SUMMARY
Other Capital
General
Fund
Building
Maint.
Total Special
Revenue
Total
Enterprise Council Council Approved
Dept Description Total Revenues Borrowing Balance Fund Funds Funds Approved Tax Levy
Information Technology
1 Building Access & Cameras 33,000 33,000 33,000 -
2 Records Tracking System 7,275 - - 7,275 - - - 7,275 -
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY $40,275 $0 $0 $40,275 $0 $0 $0 $40,275 $0
Building Maintenance
1 City Hall Ceiling Tile Replacement 15,000 15,000 15,000 -
2 Janitorial Services Budget Increase 24,000 2,640 24,000 21,360
3 Council Chamber Refresh 25,000 25,000 25,000 -
4 Building Maintenance AC Unit 5,500 5,500 5,500 -
5 Bollard Light Replacement 7,000 7,000 7,000 -
6 Exhaust Fan Replacement 3,000 3,000 3,000 -
7 Tablet 2,000 2,000 2,000 -
8 Pre-Heating/Cooling Pump Replacement 13,500 13,500 13,500 -
9 Building Maintenance Vehicle 17,000 - - 17,000 - - - 17,000 -
TOTAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE $112,000 $0 $0 $17,000 $71,000 $0 $2,640 $112,000 $21,360
Police Department
1 Detective Reclassification 4,648 4,648 4,648
2 2 Crossing Guards 9,820 - - - - - 9,820 9,820
TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT $14,468 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $14,468 $14,468
Emergency Medical Service
1 Stryker Equipment Upgrades 5,550 5,550 5,550 -
2 Response Vehicle 45,000 - 25,000 - - - - 25,000 -
TOTAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE $50,550 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $5,550 $30,550 $0
Building Inspection
1 Plan Review LTE- 500 hours 26,021 27,500 26,021 (1,479)
2 Inspection Tools 650 650 650 -
3 Uniforms 1,100 1,100 1,100
4 Overtime Wages 10,000 - - - - - - 5,000 5,000
TOTAL BUILDING INSPECTION $37,771 $28,150 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $32,771 $4,621
Public Works
1 Traffic Control Certification 2,800 2,800 2,800
2 Signal Timing- Grand/Prairie Lakes Corridor 110,000 110,000 110,000 -
3 Boot Allowance Increase- All Departments 1,200 725 475 1,200 -
4 Needs Assessment 28,000 - 28,000 - - - - 28,000 -
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS $142,000 $725 $138,000 $0 $0 $0 $475 $142,000 $2,800
Engineering
1 Automatic Level and Sensor 2,500 - - 2,500 - - - 2,500 -
TOTAL ENGINEERING $2,500 $0 $0 $2,500 $0 $0 $0 $2,500 $0
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Other Capital
General
Fund
Building
Maint.
Total Special
Revenue
Total
Enterprise Council Council Approved
Dept Description Total Revenues Borrowing Balance Fund Funds Funds Approved Tax Levy
Senior Citizens Program
1 Increase Colonial Club Funding 10,000 - - - - - - 10,000 10,000
TOTAL SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $10,000
Youth & Families Commission
1 Increase Youth & Families Contribution 10,000 - - - - - - 5,000 5,000
TOTAL YOUTH & FAMILIES COMMISSION $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 $5,000
Parks & Recreation
1 Increase Seasonal Wages 3,848 3,359 3,848 489
2 Movie in the Park 1,300 - - - - - - 1,300 1,300
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION $5,148 $3,359 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,148 $1,789
Family Aquatic Center
1 Cashiering Upgrade 7,080 200 6,880 7,080 -
2 Shade Cover Replacement 5,000 - 5,000 5,000 -
3 Vacuum Rental 5,000 - - 5,000 - - - 5,000 -
TOTAL FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER $17,080 $200 $0 $16,880 $0 $0 $0 $17,080 $0
Parks Maintenance
1 Basketball Court Relocation- Stoneridge Park 27,500 27,500 27,500 -
2 Volleyball Courts- Stoneridge Park 8,000 8,000 8,000 -
3 Park Cameras 25,400 25,400 25,400 -
4 Playground Surface Material 45,000 30,000 45,000 15,000
5 Pet Exercise Area Stone Path 12,000 12,000 12,000 -
6 Pet Exercise Area Solar Lighting 4,500 - - - - 4,500 - 4,500 -
TOTAL PARKS MAINTENANCE $122,400 $0 $27,500 $55,400 $0 $24,500 $0 $122,400 $15,000
Forestry
1 Tree Replacement 20,000 - - - - 20,000 - 20,000 -
TOTAL FORESTRY $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $20,000 $0
Planning
1 Comprehensive Plan 103,000 - - 103,000 - - - 103,000 -
TOTAL PLANNING $103,000 $0 $0 $103,000 $0 $0 $0 $103,000 $0
Sun Prairie Taxi
1 Additional Hours 63,060 63,060 63,060 -
2 3 Accessible Mini-Vans 102,000 102,000 - - - - - 102,000 -
TOTAL TAXI $165,060 $165,060 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $165,060 $0
Sun Prairie Media Center
1 After Hours Access 5,000 5,000 5,000 -
2 Asset Management System 2,000 2,000 2,000 -
3 InfoVue 4,950 4,950 4,950 -
4 Closed Captioning 15,000 - - - - 15,000 - 15,000 -
TOTAL SPMC $26,950 $0 $0 $0 $0 $26,950 $0 $26,950 $0
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2018 BUDGET INITIATIVE SUMMARY
Other Capital
General
Fund
Building
Maint.
Total Special
Revenue
Total
Enterprise Council Council Approved
Dept Description Total Revenues Borrowing Balance Fund Funds Funds Approved Tax Levy
Wastewater Treatment Plant
1 Clean North Digester 50,000 50,000 50,000 -
2 Replace Lab Autoclave 7,000 7,000 7,000 -
3 Replace Lab Dishwasher 11,800 11,800 11,800 -
4 GPS Mapping of Sanitary Sewer 19,975 19,975 19,975 -
5 Replace Influent Pump Valve 36,000 36,000 36,000 -
6 Replace Grit Building Heater 20,000 20,000 20,000 -
7 Replace Screw Pump Greasers 21,000 21,000 21,000 -
8 Update Sewer Master Plan 50,000 - - - - - 50,000 50,000 -
TOTAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT $215,775 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $215,775 $215,775 $0
GRAND TOTAL - ALL INITIATIVES $1,511,721 $326,162 $220,495 $235,055 $89,100 $65,116 $229,301 $1,286,570 $412,021
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 Budget
Summary of Budget Amendments
Increase
Expenditures Revenues Fund Balance Tax Levy Borrowing Notes
10/10/2017
Amendment 1
Remove Communications Manager (43,743) (12,009) (31,734)
Amendment 2
Add EMS Assistant Chief 113,392 113,392
10/11/2017
Amendment 3
Add District Liasion Officer 92,607 92,607
Amendment 4
Remove Chair Replacement (42,000) (42,000)
Amendment 3
Increase Budget for EMS Command Vehicle (Borrowing) 25,000 (20,000) 45,000
Fund recommended vehicle and
use capital borrowing for vehicle.
Amendment 4
Add to Playground Material Costs 10,000 30,000 (20,000)
Increase to $45,000 for full
replacement. Fund 1/3 in levy and
2/3 for Fund Balance
10/17/2017
Amendment 5
Remove Museum Manager, Library Circ Manager and Library Page (59,234) (22,104) (37,130)
Amendment 6
Remove Assistant EMS Chief (113,392) (113,392)
Amendment 7
Reduce EMS Vehicle to $25,000 (20,000) (20,000)
Amendment 8
Reinstate Library Circulation Manager 12,168 12,168
Total Amendments ($25,202) ($34,113) ($12,000) ($4,089) $25,000
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 Approved Budget Summary
All Fund Types
Projected Projected Property
2018 Beginning 2018 Ending Tax Levy
FUND TYPE Fund Balance Revenues Expenditures Fund Balance Contribution
GENERAL FUND 11,179,994$ 24,519,132$ 24,519,132$ 11,179,995$ 15,715,348$
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Park Improvement Fund 909,227 244,300 218,500 935,027 -
Street Tree Fund 163,891 51,300 95,000 120,191 -
WDF-Revolving Loan Fund 147,780 4,638 - 152,418 -
Grants and Donations Fund 316,593 1,060,816 1,010,545 366,864 -
Sun Prairie Media Fund 370,832 425,501 422,279 374,054 -
Transportation Impact Fee Fund 2,348,796 192,500 1,639,719 901,577 -
Sanitation Fund 272,127 1,319,971 1,319,971 272,127 -
Library Fund 281,497 2,138,991 2,138,991 281,497 -
Total Special Revenue Funds 4,810,743 5,438,017 6,845,005 3,403,755 -
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Capital Projects 73,700 15,601,360 15,630,828 44,232 -
TIF No. 8 (1,228,030) 1,850,920 1,873,873 (1,250,983) -
TIF No. 9 (604,727) 1,045,189 1,052,053 (611,591) -
TIF No. 11 (108,508) 117,919 21,136 (11,725) -
TIF No. 12 (1,605) 59,772 569,616 (511,449)
TIF No. 13 (14,500) 3,700,000 3,713,272 (27,772)
Development Projects (99,263) 300,000 300,000 (99,263) -
Total Capital Projects Funds (1,982,933) 22,675,160 23,160,778 (2,468,551) -
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt Service Fund 118,775 6,622,506 6,622,506 118,775 6,460,924
TIF No. 6 (508,359) 139,270 11,195 (380,284) -
Total Debt Service Funds (389,584) 6,761,776 6,633,701 (261,509) 6,460,924
PERMANENT FUNDS
Ashley Trust Fund 1,000 2 2 1,000
Library Trust Fund 385,244 25,000 5,000 405,244
Total Permanent Funds 386,244 25,002 5,002 406,244
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Fleet Inservice 4,279,249 2,351,813 1,551,235 5,079,827
Water Pollution Control 43,172,203 3,980,091 7,997,239 39,155,055 -
Stormwater Utility 37,328,234 8,556,435 7,453,173 38,431,496 -
Water & Light 73,715,677 38,106,488 39,067,804 72,754,361 -
Total Enterprise Funds 154,216,114 52,994,827 56,069,451 150,340,912 -
AGENCY FUNDS
MPSISC 314,228 587,338 587,338 314,228
Total Agency Funds 314,228 587,338 587,338 314,228
COMPONENT UNITS
Business Improvement District 81,717 152,266 152,266 81,717 -
Community Development Authority 369,137 180,413 180,378 369,172 -
Total Component Units 450,854 332,679 332,644 450,889 -
Grand Total $168,793,547 $112,721,591 $117,560,711 $163,025,775 $22,176,272
22,176,272 TOTAL CITY PROPERTY TAX LEVY CONTRIBUTION
2018 EXECUTIVE BUDGET
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 APPROVED BUDGET
General Fund Revenues by Function
2018 2018
2014 2015 2016 AMENDED RECOMMEND APPROVED
ACTUALS ACTUALS ACTUALS PROJECTED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
TAXES (EXCLUDING LEVY) 115,660 128,670 128,652 140,517 128,015 144,705 144,705
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 14,539 39,359 19,500 - 3,500 15,500 15,500
LICENSES AND PERMITS 497,035 554,216 482,874 845,103 581,500 592,600 592,600
FINES,FORFEITS & PENALTIES 214,561 212,879 192,788 167,693 190,000 188,000 188,000
PUBLIC CHARGES FOR SERVICES 1,676,580 2,437,079 1,525,024 1,473,277 1,487,219 1,626,640 1,626,640
INVESTMENT INCOME 23,346 12,962 28,648 78,500 40,000 65,000 65,000
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 539,792 524,716 895,347 137,263 189,463 197,412 175,308
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,771,886 1,924,204 2,255,511 2,133,774 2,365,395 2,371,536 2,365,232
LOCAL REVENUES 4,853,399 5,834,085 5,528,344 4,976,127 4,985,092 5,201,393 5,172,985
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE 3,586,067 3,744,368 3,836,072 3,208,638 3,249,363 3,219,270 3,219,270
TOTAL REVENUES 8,439,466 9,578,453 9,364,416 8,184,765 8,234,455 8,420,663 8,392,255
USE OF FUND BALANCE - - - - 293,432 423,529 411,529
TOTAL REVENUE & FUND BALANCE 8,439,466 9,578,453 9,364,416 8,184,765 8,527,887 8,844,192 8,803,784
GENERAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY 12,475,499 12,741,648 12,890,432 14,310,173 14,310,884 15,683,884 15,715,348
TOTAL SOURCES 20,914,965 22,320,101 22,254,848 22,494,938 22,838,771 24,528,076 24,519,132
2017
2018 GENERAL FUND REVENUES
LOCAL REVENUES,
$5,172,985
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
REVENUE, $3,219,270
USE OF FUND BALANCE,
$411,529
GENERAL PROPERTY TAX
LEVY, $15,715,348
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 APPROVED BUDGET
General Fund Revenues Detail
2015 2016 8/31/2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PROPERTY TAXES
GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES 10004000-401000 13,008,194$ 13,546,267$ 14,310,882$ 14,310,884$ 14,310,884$ 15,683,884$ 15,715,348$ 1,404,464$
ILLEGAL TAXES 10004000-401500 (118,331) (10,521) (854) (854) - - - -
PROPERTY TAX CHARGEBACKS 10004000-403000 569 539 143 143 - - - -
SUB-TOTAL 12,890,432 13,536,285 14,310,172 14,310,173 14,310,884 15,683,884 15,715,348 1,404,464
OTHER TAXES
PUBLIC ACCOMODATION TAX 10004100-414000 21,472 22,628 14,332 30,944 19,000 34,554 34,554 15,554
PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES 10004100-415000 105,058 106,794 96,528 107,393 107,515 108,151 108,151 636
INTEREST AND PENALTY ON TAXES 10004100-418000 2,122 1,341 2,068 2,180 1,500 2,000 2,000 500
SUB-TOTAL 128,652 130,763 112,928 140,517 128,015 144,705 144,705 16,690
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 10004200-421000 - 1,343 - - 1,000 - - (1,000)
INTEREST SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 10004200-428000 875 1,115 - - 1,000 500 500 (500)
DELQ SA HELD BY COUNTY 10004200-429000 18,625 1,976 - - 1,500 15,000 15,000 13,500
SUB-TOTAL 19,500 4,434 - - 3,500 15,500 15,500 12,000
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE
FEDERAL GRANTS - POLICE 10004300-432205 2,980 - - - - - - -
STATE SHARED REVENUE 10004300-434100 688,629 691,403 103,274 688,496 688,496 686,424 686,424 (2,072)
STATE EXPENDITURE RESTRAINT 10004300-434200 569,947 570,852 582,873 582,873 582,872 557,329 557,329 (25,543)
STATE AID - EXEMPT COMPUTERS 10004300-434300 373,372 289,632 250,094 250,094 294,000 253,770 253,770 (40,230)
STATE FIRE INSURANCE TAX 10004300-434400 89,386 103,188 117,213 117,213 103,000 120,000 120,000 17,000
STATE GRANTS - GENERAL 10004300-435000 4,870 - - - - 1,000 1,000 1,000
STATE GRANTS - POLICE 10004300-435210 9,904 25,723 586 586 10,000 - - (10,000)
STATE GRANTS - PUBLIC WORKS 10004300-435220 9,747 - - - - - - -
STATE GRANTS - EMS 10004300-435230 4,644 - - - - - - -
STATE AID - ROAD ALLOTMENT 10004300-435310 1,479,150 1,513,602 1,021,682 1,362,242 1,362,242 1,377,270 1,377,270 15,028
STATE AID - CONNECTING STREETS 10004300-435330 54,117 53,960 41,007 54,676 54,676 54,977 54,977 301
COUNTY AID - LIBRARY 10004300-437520 406,576 424,164 - - - - - -
SCHOOL DISTRICT - PD LIASION 10004300-438210 139,545 148,529 81,613 152,458 152,077 161,500 161,500 9,423
MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS 10004300-438215 3,205 - - - 2,000 7,000 7,000 5,000
SUB-TOTAL 3,836,072 3,821,053 2,198,342 3,208,638 3,249,363 3,219,270 3,219,270 (30,093)
LICENSES AND PERMITS
LIQUOR & MALT BEV. LICENSES 10004400-441100 32 47,145 44,668 46,911 59,000 45,000 45,000 (14,000)
BARTENDER LICENSES 10004400-441150 12,805 18,192 14,325 16,613 20,000 15,000 15,000 (5,000)
CIGARETTE LICENSES 10004400-441200 1,060 2,750 2,600 2,682 3,000 2,600 2,600 (400)
OTHER BUSINESS LICENSES 10004400-441900 7,083 10,503 11,567 12,853 8,500 12,000 12,000 3,500
DOG LICENSES 10004400-442200 8,371 11,006 16,204 10,796 9,500 10,000 10,000 500
BUILDING PERMITS 10004400-443100 123,770 118,098 149,894 225,000 142,000 145,000 145,000 3,000
OCCUPANCY PERMITS 10004400-443150 11,700 8,925 9,125 18,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 5,000
PLUMBING PERMITS 10004400-443200 57,327 57,082 78,814 125,000 67,000 74,500 74,500 7,500
ELECTRICAL PERMITS 10004400-443300 67,466 64,572 80,087 125,000 70,000 84,000 84,000 14,000
HVAC PERMITS 10004400-443400 63,653 64,433 76,133 125,000 70,000 78,500 78,500 8,500
STREET OPENING PERMITS 10004400-443500 23,400 22,600 12,700 22,942 20,000 20,000 20,000 -
STORMWATER EROSION CONT FEE 10004400-443852 36,950 38,005 24,768 40,998 38,000 30,000 30,000 (8,000)
ZONING AND PLAT APPROVAL FEES 10004400-444100 41,935 43,110 28,265 37,260 32,000 35,000 35,000 3,000
OTHER PERMITS AND FEES 10004400-449300 21,761 20,428 19,084 30,048 26,500 20,000 20,000 (6,500)
WEIGHTS & MEASURES 10004400-449400 5,561 6,426 - 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 -
SUB-TOTAL 482,874 533,275 568,235 845,103 581,500 592,600 592,600 11,100
FINES, FOREFEITS, AND PENALTIES
COURT PENALTIES AND COSTS 10004500-451100 140,066 142,454 99,410 120,273 140,000 140,000 140,000 -
PARKING VIOLATIONS 10004500-451300 52,722 48,560 37,605 47,420 50,000 48,000 48,000 (2,000)
SUB-TOTAL 192,788 191,014 137,015 167,693 190,000 188,000 188,000 (2,000)
PUBLIC CHARGES FOR SERVICES
CLERK FEES 10004600-461400 43,279 41,168 28,777 40,429 39,500 40,000 40,000 500
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FEES 10004600-461800 120 38 38 55 50 - - (50)
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES 10004600-462100 20,664 17,239 6,734 12,124 17,000 17,500 17,500 500
POLICE ANIMAL POUND FEES 10004600-462105 150 120 150 200 150 100 100 (50)
AMBULANCE FEES 10004600-462300 923,347 845,357 535,888 882,000 880,000 966,580 966,580 86,580
EMS TOWNSHIPS CHARGES 10004600-462305 53,900 58,020 63,377 63,377 62,913 62,256 62,256 (657)
BUILDING INSPECTION CHARGES 10004600-462400 4,635 5,690 308 500 6,000 5,000 5,000 (1,000)
SEWER INSPECTION CHARGES 10004600-462405 4,855 5,700 3,630 4,768 4,500 4,700 4,700 200
HVAC PLAN REVIEW 10004600-462410 - - - 1,000 - 7,500 7,500 7,500
BUILDING PLAN REVIEW 10004600-462420 - - - 5,000 - 47,500 47,500 47,500
FIRE ALARM PLAN REVIEW 10004600-462430 - - - - - 3,500 3,500 3,500
FIRE SUPPLY PLAN REVIEW 10004600-462440 - - - - - 3,500 3,500 3,500
PLUMBING PLAN REVIEW 10004600-462450 - - - 3,000 - 10,000 10,000 10,000
PUBLIC WORKS MISC CHARGES 10004600-463100 13,270 19,545 20,856 25,500 18,000 18,000 18,000 -
REFUSE CHARGES 10004600-463205 (117) - - - - - - -
ENGINEERING MISC CHARGES 10004600-463300 24 - - - - - - -
ENGINEERING REVIEW FEES 10004600-463305 13,455 7,610 19,539 23,000 8,000 10,600 10,600 2,600
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2018 APPROVED BUDGET
General Fund Revenues Detail
2015 2016 8/31/2017 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PARKS MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 10004600-465500 14,743 16,475 12,396 23,114 24,800 29,670 29,670 4,870.0
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER FEES 25504600-465502 253,772 221,885 - 200,010 206,762 205,000 205,000 (1,762.0)
SUMMER RECREATION FEES 10004600-465503 101,977 100,339 98,391 99,500 136,484 108,359 108,359 (28,125.0)
WINTER RECREATION FEES 10004600-465504 76,950 69,881 41,720 70,000 66,060 68,000 68,000 1,940.0
DOG PARK USE FEES 10004600-465505 - - 18,259 19,500 17,000 18,000 18,000 1,000.0
PLANNING MISC CHARGES 10004600-466100 - - 200 200 - 875 875 875.0
SUB-TOTAL 1,525,024 1,409,067 850,264 1,473,277 1,487,219 1,626,640 1,626,640 139,421
INVESTMENT INCOME
INVESTMENT INCOME 10004700-471000 28,648 57,036 53,031 78,500 40,000 65,000 65,000 25,000
SUB-TOTAL 28,648 57,036 53,031 78,500 40,000 65,000 65,000 25,000
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
MISCELLANEOUS RENTS 10004800-482100 25,115 25,724 11,881 12,500 25,000 4,485 4,485 (20,515)
POLICE AUCTION 10004800-483100 3,170 - 81 2,500 - 500 500 500
SALE OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 10004800-483200 29,464 33,080 30,212 35,700 20,000 30,000 30,000 10,000
INSURANCE DIVIDEND & RECOVERY 10004800-484000 77,276 74,441 14,913 14,913 55,163 70,023 70,023 14,860
DONATIONS - LIBRARY 10004800-485520 - 453 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 -
DONATIONS - MUSEUM 10004800-485530 5,000 - - - - 22,104 - -
DONATIONS - CONCERTS IN THE PA 10004800-485552 1,262 1,906 2,150 2,650 1,200 1,300 1,300 100
CAMERA REPLACEMENT 10004800-488102 4,000 3,425 - - 4,100 - - (4,100)
PAYMENT FROM CATV 10004800-488510 9,054 13,789 - - - - - -
PAYMENT FROM WWTP UTILITY 10004800-488810 75,300 80,953 - - - - - -
PAYMENT FROM STORMWATER UTILTY 10004800-488850 142,000 153,106 - - - - - -
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 10004800-489000 502,515 91,677 63,664 65,000 80,000 65,000 65,000 (15,000)
AG USE PENALTIES 10004800-489200 21,191 18,662 - - - - - -
SUB-TOTAL 895,347 497,216 126,901 137,263 189,463 197,412 175,308 (14,155)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES CHARGEBACKS 10004900-481550 5,000 5,000 - 20,000 20,000 26,304 20,000 -
FINANCE CHARGEBACKS 10004900-481600 - - - - - 2,400 2,400 2,400
ENGINEERING CHARGEBACKS 10004900-483300 334,707 261,521 (3,441) 186,000 382,525 388,640 388,640 6,115
TRANSFER IN 10004900-492100 199,534 185,332 82,199 82,200 80,844 117,061 117,061 36,217
TRANSFER IN - PARK FUND 25504900-492100 - - - - 2,189 16,880 16,880 14,691
TRANSFER IN - W&L PILOT 10004900-492199 1,716,270 1,788,072 25,324 1,845,574 1,879,837 1,820,251 1,820,251 (59,586)
SUB-TOTAL 2,255,511 2,239,925 104,081 2,133,774 2,365,395 2,371,536 2,365,232 (163)
FUND BALANCE APPLIED
REPLACEMENT FUND - - - - 293,432 423,529 411,529 118,097
SUB-TOTAL - - - - 293,432 423,529 411,529 118,097
GENERAL FUND REVENUES 22,254,848$ 22,420,068$ 18,460,969$ 22,494,938$ 22,838,771$ 24,528,076$ 24,519,132$ 1,680,361$
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 APPROVED BUDGET
General Fund Expenditures
2015 2016 2018 2018
ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED RECOMMEND APPROVED
EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
General Government 3,669,526 4,360,023 4,392,509 4,453,784 4,546,083 4,484,878
Public Safety 9,796,067 10,288,497 10,838,799 11,205,226 11,919,627 12,023,208
Public Works 3,025,009 2,690,441 2,946,661 3,045,157 2,792,347 2,804,312
Health & Human Services 30,254 56,749 87,460 87,327 92,332 92,332
Culture, Rec and Education 3,262,215 3,243,643 1,708,428 1,839,870 2,072,236 2,046,474
Conservation 649,118 740,297 619,837 623,287 1,014,777 1,021,072
20,432,189 21,379,650 20,593,694 21,254,651 22,437,402 22,472,276
Contingency/Fund Balance 17 - - 111,520 176,705 145,000
Transfers 817,158 392,539 1,703,739 1,782,839 1,913,969 1,901,856
Total General Expenses 21,249,364 21,772,189 22,297,433 23,149,010 24,528,076 24,519,132
2017
General Government
20%
Public Safety
53%
Public Works
12%
Health & Human Services
0%
Culture, Recreation and
Educ… Conservation
5%
Contingency/Fund
Balance
1%
2018 GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION
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2018 APPROVED BUDGET
General Fund Expenditures by Department
2016 8/31/17 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT DEPT
MAYOR 110 38,070 30,722 39,102 39,130 40,739 39,672 542
COUNCIL 115 65,762 43,881 64,982 68,694 69,582 70,649 1,955
MUNICIPAL COURT 120 103,040 63,512 103,130 106,241 106,764 108,753 2,512
CITY ATTORNEY 130 270,985 141,968 213,826 207,355 219,747 220,986 13,631
CITY CLERK 140 274,622 213,562 311,078 281,573 320,551 305,020 23,447
ELECTIONS 140 120,877 27,750 31,948 49,040 100,998 100,998 51,958
ADMINISTRATION 150 251,829 170,899 280,431 279,220 316,274 284,073 4,853
HUMAN RESOURCES 155 275,770 188,369 304,020 313,636 325,439 327,544 13,908
FINANCE 160 575,025 389,766 546,515 513,663 514,382 515,813 2,150
RISK MANAGEMENT 165 500,231 342,549 418,952 428,580 177,952 177,952 (250,628)
ASSESSING 170 347,655 245,461 372,827 432,252 450,842 452,573 20,321
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 180 1,091,364 642,328 1,058,395 1,079,128 1,035,178 1,053,819 (25,308)
GIS 181 - - - - 115,288 115,681 115,681
BUILDING MAINTENANCE 320 444,793 337,284 647,303 655,273 752,347 711,345 56,072
SUB-TOTAL 4,360,023 2,838,053 4,392,509 4,453,784 4,546,083 4,484,878 31,094
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT
POLICE DEPARTMENT 210 7,343,438 4,773,719 7,529,853 7,903,583 8,079,190 8,168,378 264,795
FIRE DEPARTMENT 220 944,264 896,818 1,139,346 1,122,346 1,297,997 1,298,065 175,719
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE 230 1,587,256 1,035,723 1,704,702 1,709,035 1,990,701 2,001,618 245,681
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 250 977 3,115 4,700 7,500 7,500 7,500 -
BUILDING INSPECTION 330 412,562 287,451 460,198 462,762 544,239 547,647 84,885
SUB-TOTAL 10,288,497 6,996,825 10,838,799 11,205,226 11,919,627 12,023,208 771,080
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 310 2,059,268 1,307,773 2,386,736 2,499,195 2,176,854 2,186,340 (312,855)
ENGINEERING 330 631,173 380,569 559,925 545,962 615,493 617,972 72,010
SUB-TOTAL 2,690,441 1,688,343 2,946,661 3,045,157 2,792,347 2,804,312 (240,845)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPT
YOUTH PROGRAMS 545 45,000 30,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 -
YOUTH & FAMILY COMMISSION 542 2,249 913 2,960 2,827 7,832 7,832 5,005
CEMETERY 549 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 -
SUB-TOTAL 56,749 40,413 87,460 87,327 92,332 92,332 5,005
CULTURE, REC AND EDUCATION DEPT
LIBRARY 520 1,694,077 - - - - - -
MUSEUM 530 35,652 23,579 38,325 43,821 91,138 46,929 3,108
SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM 541 170,000 120,000 180,000 180,000 190,000 190,000 10,000
PARKS AND MAINTENANCE 550 648,446 510,487 818,791 867,346 995,379 1,011,342 143,996
RECREATION PROGRAMS 550 421,558 281,637 398,427 462,495 488,118 490,602 28,107
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 550 273,910 243,448 272,885 286,208 307,601 307,601 21,393
SUB-TOTAL 3,243,643 1,179,151 1,708,428 1,839,870 2,072,236 2,046,474 206,604
CONSERVATION DEPT
PLANNING 610 345,698 219,491 363,352 375,664 538,194 539,681 164,017
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 620 196,837 72,906 156,352 145,971 299,252 303,721 157,750
FORESTRY 650 197,762 48,846 100,133 101,652 177,331 177,670 76,018
SUB-TOTAL 740,297 341,243 619,837 623,287 1,014,777 1,021,072 397,785
TRANSFERS & CONTINGENCY DEPT
TRANSFERS 690 392,539 1,532,844 1,703,739 1,782,839 1,913,969 1,901,856 119,017
PERSONNEL CONTINGENCY 150 - - - 15,000 - - (15,000)
GENERAL CONTINGENCY 160 - - - 96,520 176,705 145,000 48,480
SUB-TOTAL 392,539 1,532,844 1,703,739 1,894,359 2,090,674 2,046,856 152,497
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 21,772,189 14,616,871 22,297,433 23,149,010 24,528,076 24,519,132 1,323,220
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 APPROVED BUDGET
Mill Rate Summary
Apportioned Rate Per % Change
Levy Thousand From 2014
State - - 0.80%
County 9,380,672 3.11655 4.70%
Sun Prairie School District 36,159,109 12.02744 0.30%
Madison Area Tech College 2,810,961 0.93391 0.10%
City of Sun Prairie 21,922,409 7.71699 -1.70%
70,273,150 23.79489 -0.20%
Less: State School Credit 6,037,026 2.00574 7.20%
Net Rate 64,236,124 21.78915 -0.80%
Residents of Sun Prairie School District
Tax Levy/Rates
County
13%
Sun Prairie
School District
51%
Madison Area
Tech College
4%
City of Sun
Prairie
32%
2017-2018 Property Tax Distribution
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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE
2018 APPROVED BUDGET
Mill Rate Summary
Apportioned Rate Per % Change
Levy Thousand From 2014
State - - 0.80%
County 9,380,672 3.11655 4.70%
DeForest School District 36,984 10.59339 0.30%
Madison Area Tech College 2,810,961 0.93391 0.10%
City of Sun Prairie 21,922,409 7.71699 -1.70%
34,151,025 22.36085 -0.20%
Less: State School Credit 5,323,041 2.00574 7.20%
Net Rate 28,827,984 20.355108 -0.80%
Residents of DeForest School District
Tax Levy/Rates
State
0%
County
14%
DeForest School
District
42%
Madison Area
Tech College
4%
City of Sun Prairie
35%
2017-2018 Property Tax Distribution
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DESCRIPTION
The mayor serves as the Chief Executive Officer 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 and
serves a two-year term.
The mayor appoints members/liaisons/chairs 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.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The budget for membership expenses increased commensurate with organizational fee increases.
The mayor’s c
ompensation will be increased after the next mayoral election by an amount equal to city
management’s 2017 cost of living and average performance increase.
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 infrastructur e 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.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE
General Fund $21,531
FTE elected
FTE
General Fund $21,662
FTE elected
FTE
Dollars $131
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
MAYOR (110-00)
Materials & Supplies $0 $400 $400 $400 $400 $0
Contractual Services 946 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 0
Professional Development 15,589 15,923 16,000 16,410 16,410 410
Total $16,535 $17,523 $17,600 $18,010 $18,010 $410
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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.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
Alder compensation increased by an amount equal to the prior year’s cost of living and average
performance increase of city management. In accordance with state law, the increase is effective after
an election has occurred.
STAFFING SU
MMARY
FTE
General Fund $59,744
FTE elected
FTE
General Fund $61,699
FTE elected
FTE
Dollars $1,955
2017
2018
Change
MISSION
Represent the citizens of the City of Sun Prairie and exercise legislative powers convenient and
necessary for the governance of the City.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
City Council
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
COUNCIL (115-00)
Materials & Supplies $215 $750 $750 $750 $750 $0
Contractual Services 4,119 3,500 6,000 6,000 6,000 0
Professional Development 1,676 987 2,200 2,200 2,200 0
Total $6,010 $5,237 $8,950 $8,950 $8,950 $0
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DESCRIPTIO
N
Municipal Court presides over matters that originate when a City of Sun Prairie police officer 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.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The municipal court participated in meetings and discussions with the City of Madison Police Chief, Sun
Prairie Police Chief, the City Attorney, and Dane County representatives regarding Restorative Justice for
youthful offenders. School officers will begin program implementation in the fall of 2017.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIG
HTS
The budget increases the Municipal Judge salary by two percent.
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.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Municipal Court
Judge Hebl
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Adjudicate city ordinance violations.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Traffic Citations Processed 1,500 1,467 1,360 1701 756
Ordinance Citations 920 862 789 788 311
Court Trials 19 25 20 14 5
The 2017 data reflects information through July.
STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $95,001 $0 $95,001
FTE* 1.00 0.00 1.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $97,513 $0 $97,513
FTE 1.00 0.00 1.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $2,512 $0 $2,512
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
*The Judge is an elected official and not included in the FTE count.
FINANCIAL SU
MMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
MUNICIPAL COURT (120-00)
Contractual Services $8,998 $7,716 $9,100 $9,100 $9,100 $0
Professional Development 1,745 1,765 2,140 2,140 2,140 0
Total $10,743 $9,481 $11,240 $11,240 $11,240 $0
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DESCRIPTIO
N
The legal department is called upon daily to assist with implementation of policy and to address a
myriad of legal issues. The staff of two individuals provides legal services and collection support for all of
the other departments, boards, City Council, and the Mayor. 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 policy most effectively promotes avoidance of City liability thereby reducing the
overarching costs for legal services. The Office of the City Attorney relies by necessity on outside
counsel to assist with expertise and the large volume of work as needed.
2017 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
The City Attorney’s Office continued to provide the highest quality legal services necessary to safeguard
the City of Sun Prairie and serve the public interest.
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.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
City Attorney
City Attorney
Legal Assistant
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2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The proposed budget provides modest increases in the budget for costs to continue.
An increase in funds for outside counsel reflects the increasing volume and complexity of legal services
required by a growing City. The increase in economic and residential growth comes with a parallel
increase in demands for service and requires the ability to acquire outside counsel.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Goal: Provide legal analysis and advice to City Departments and Council.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Development Agreements 3 9 9 8 17
Ordinance Amendments 9 9 14 18 18
The figures above reflect work performed by the City Attorney’s office. Contracted attorneys may perform additional work.
The 2017 figures represent cases through July.
Prosecute and collect forfeitures imposed by the court.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
OWI 91 87 57 87 19
Retail Theft 157 220 180 137 46
THC 130 107 81 100 35
Other Municipal Citations 2,113 1,997 922 1,713 758
The 2017 figures represent cases through July.
Refine legal issues and insure conservation of scarce judicial resources while deterring continued illegal
behavior.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Pretrial Conferences 141 173 153 238 97
Forfeitures from Pretrial Stage $31,443 $47,188 $44,866 $62,651 $23,466
Total Forfeitures Assessed $339,924 $353,770 $305,156 $325,478 $128,180
The 2017 figures represent cases through July.
Collect delinquent
EMS fees and Municipal Court forfeitures.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EMS Fees $34,086 $53,572 $42,868 $35,707 $17,158
Forfeitures $66,349 $130,411 $103,197 $97,479 $83,044
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $175,830 $0 $175,830
CATV Fund $2,032 $0 $2,032
Wastewater Fund $10,162 $0 $10,162
Stormwater Fund $15,243 $0 $15,243
Total $203,268 $0 $203,268
FTE 2.00 0.00 2.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $181,511 $0 $181,511
CATV Fund $2,087 $0 $2,087
Wastewater Fund $10,406 $0 $10,406
Stormwater Fund $15,606 $0 $15,606
Total $209,610 $0 $209,610
FTE 2.00 0.00 2.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $6,342 $0 $6,342
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SU
MMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
CITY ATTORNEY (130-00)
Materials & Supplies $1,163 $1,750 $1,500 $2,000 $2,000 $500
Contractual Services 64,809 28,900 19,000 25,700 25,700 6,700
Professional Development 8,233 8,639 10,525 11,275 11,275 750
Capital Items 255 250 500 500 500 0
Total 74,460 39,539 31,525 39,475 39,475 $7,950
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DESCRIPTIO
N
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
evaluation, training and development, personnel record retention and automation benefit
administration, coordination of discrimination/equal opportunity issues, participation in labor
negotiations, employee relations, evaluation of risk and improving employee safety and wellness.
Although Hum
an Resources is a division focused on internal service delivery, the department also has
significant contact with the public for general information relating to public records requests,
employment inquiries, and general city service delivery issues.
MISSION
Provide assistance in attracting and retaining a diverse and highly qualified workforce.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
City Attorney
Human Resources
Human Resources Director
Benefits Coordinator HR Generalist Admin Assistant
0.6 FTE
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Department continues to attend career fairs and expand recruitment efforts in support of diversity
initiatives. The Department added an HR Generalist position, with the support of the Sun Prairie Utilities
Commission, to provide additional assistance, improve policies, and increase supervisory training.
To improve efficiency and automate functions, the Department implemented the Onboard system for
new hires to complete all paperwork electronically and streamline internal processes. We will be
implementing online benefit enrollment for employees with the implementation of an electronic file
transfer to reduce manual entries.
Completed benefit plan document reviews, including HRA compliance with IRS code changes.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Additional funding to address employee safety and wellness requests.
The advertising and printing cost to continue budget is reduced by $5,000 to reflect lower advertising
costs as the Department moves to greater reliance on subscription services.
PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENT
Improve recruitment efforts and fill vacancies in a timely manner.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Positions filled (PT/FT) 28 35 38 37 31
Average number of days to fill
positions 44 54 40 46 42
Applications received 1,479 1,709 1,478 1,548 1,516
% minority applicants 7% 14% 15% 14% 18%
The 2017 data reflects recruitment efforts through August 18, 2017.
Promote safety and wellness in the workplace.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Worker’s compensation claims 25 18 20 26 9
Worker’s compensation cost $264,605 $79,365 $178,441 $218,675 $44,373
Lost days due to Workers
Compensation injuries/illnesses 225 34 185 251 22
Biometric testing participation New 91% 85%
Percentage of employees who
rate their general health as
Good, Very Good, or Excellent
New
measure
93% 80%
The 2017 data reflects performance through August 18, 2017.
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Retain well-qualified and productive employees by providing essential benefits in a fiscally responsible
manner.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Annual Turnover rate non-
seasonal (FT Turnover rate)
8%
(5.7%)
29%
(16%)
19%
(13%)
14%
(14%)
10%
(8%)
FMLA Requests 67 47 55 47 34
Hours Used 6,602 6,250 6,797 4,094 2,631
Increase in Health Plan 3.65% 4.6% 2.5% 4% TBD
Authorized FT positions 170 171 178 180 185
Authorized PT & LTE positions 33 33 39 37 31
The 2017 data reflects information through August 18, 2017.
Continually update policies to promote management best practices and reduce organizational risk.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Policies or Ordinances
revised/drafted 3 6 4 10 7
Job descriptions updated 8 16 20 24 39
Positions reviewed by job
evaluation system 5 29 17 20 17
*The 2017 data reflects performance through August 18, 2017.
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $246,693 $0 $246,693
CATV Fund $5,622 $0 $5,622
Wastewater Fund $13,688 $0 $13,688
Stormwater Fund $8,310 $0 $8,310
Total $274,312 $0 $274,312
FTE 3.60 0.00 3.60
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $267,503 $0 $267,503
CATV Fund $6,880 $0 $6,880
Wastewater Fund $16,730 $0 $16,730
Stormwater Fund $10,162 $0 $10,162
Total $301,275 $0 $301,275
FTE 3.60 0.00 3.60
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $26,963 $0 $26,963
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
Change
2017
2018
FINANCIAL SUM
MARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
HUMAN RESOURCES (155-00)
Materials & Supplies $951 $1,510 $858 $1,121 $1,121 $263
Contractual Services 42,208 52,800 60,800 52,800 52,800 (8,000)
Professional Development 4,681 5,600 5,285 6,120 6,120 835
Capital Items 300 925 0 0 0 0
Total $48,140 $60,835 $66,943 $60,041 $60,041 ($6,902)
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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 Wisconsin. The City Clerk’s Office processes over 20
types of license applications for the City of Sun Prairie, issuing over 2,300 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 counted. The City Clerk’s office
achieves this goal by educating voters and providing comprehensive training for over 390 election
officials.
MISSION
Serving as the gateway to open government. Our team professionally provides Sun Prairie with
equitable access to open meetings, public records, impartial license administration, and fair, secure,
and transparent elections. Our ability to work as a team toward the common goal of providing
exceptional customer service is based on a strong foundation of integrity, equity and transparency.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
City Clerk’s Office
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk -
Election/Licensing
Deputy City Clerk - Records
Management
Receptionist
0.75 FTE
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The 2017 budget initiative to lease a mail machine was implemented in April.
The City Clerk retired after 22 years of service; a new City Clerk was hired in mid-May. The budget
initiative to add 0.75 Receptionist position will be implemented at the end of the year.
The Clerk’s Office started using OnBase for the creation of the Alcohol License Review Board and
Common Council agendas and packets. Minutes for these meetings as well as the Committee of the
Whole meetings transitioned to OnBase. Over the past few months, significant progress implementing a
new process for records retention has begun. The Clerk’s Office has continued scanning documents
retained in the City Clerk’s Office, resolutions, ordinances, agendas, minutes, etc.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
Due to programming failures of the former city hosted Committees, Commissions, and Boards software,
much of the historical information has been compromised. The Clerk’s Office is finding a solution for this
database and expects to complete the transition to new software in early 2018. The databases housing
Election Official and Licensing information utilize the same type of city-hosted software and need to be
replaced with a reliable solution. The Clerk’s Office is working closely with IT and have found a vendor to
partner with to resolve the issues.
During the ne
xt year, the Office expects to complete a full transition from the current document
software to OnBase and create a new policy for maintaining city records. This will continue to break
down information silos and work towards a more integrated of working with all other departments.
The Clerk’s
office will make changes to voting processes to improve voting operations and decrease
polling site congestion on election day. The initiatives include an increase the availability of in person
absentee voting options and four banners to educate citizens on absentee voting options. Second, two
vote tabulators will be purchased to aid in ballot processing. Last, the State Elections Commission has
approved Sun Prairie as a pilot site for e-poll books; the budget includes funding to purchase 12 e-poll
books.
The City’s a
ccessible voting machines are 11 years old and malfunction frequently. To ensure the City
continues to comply with accessibility requirements, the machines will be replaced. The machines will
cost an estimated $13,740 and will be financed through capital borrowing.
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The budget provides for one interpreter at each polling location on election days. While the city has
forms in Spanish and Hmong, poll workers are unable to answer questions or provide verbal instruction
to limited English speaking residents. The interpreters will facilitate communication.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Provide access to local government through accurate and timely access to agendas and minutes.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Council & Special Meetings 31 21 27 25 17
Committee of the Whole 55 40 49 42 23
Board of Review 7 4 2 2 7
Alcohol License Review Board 7 4 7 4 1
TOTAL 100 69 85 73 48
The 2017 data reflects postings through August 2017.
Provide equitable access to licenses and permits available through the City Clerk’s Office.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Special Event Permit 4 6 5 2 1
Cigarette and Tobacco Retail License 26 31 28 27 26
Dog License 1,152 1,251 1,192 1,157 1,185
Dog Park Permit 547 628 517 673 984
Liquor Establishment License 54 57 56 56 51
Operator License 392 478 336 322 331
Temporary Nightclub License 1 1 1 1 0
Nightclub License 5 6 6 7 9
Secondhand Dealer License 4 4 6 8 8
Solicitor’s Permit 57 29 25 26 27
Temporary Beer/Wine License 12 13 14 13 15
Street Use Permit 20 23 23 21 19
Taxi Cab Driver License 10 26 16 18 22
Amusement Device License 129 108 118 124 142
Blasting Permit 0 1 0 2 2
TOTAL 2,413 2,662 2,343 2,457 2,822
The 2017 data reflects permits issued through August 2017.
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Conduct fair, open, and transparent elections. Ensure every eligible voter is able to cast a ballot and
have that ballot counted.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Number of Elections 2 3 2 4 2
Average Election Officials 68 105 76 152 82
Average Registered Voters 19,207 17,929 18,507 19,245 20,543
Average Ballots Cast 2,811 5,887 3,241 8,543 3,198
Average Turnout % 14.7% 32.3% 17.5% 43.1% 15.6%
STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $249,872 $32,990 $2,691 $285,553
FTE 4.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $269,677 $64,543 $2,691 $336,911
FTE 4.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $19,805 $31,553 $0 $51,358
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
CITY CLERK (140-14)
Materials & Supplies $1,020 $2,148 $1,105 $2,385 $2,387 $1,282
Contractual Services 37,596 22,686 23,000 24,600 24,600 1,600
Professional Development 2,837 3,701 4,905 5,665 5,665 760
Capital Items 28,000 0 0 0 0 0
$69,453 $28,536 $29,010 $32,650 $32,652 $3,642
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2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
ELECTIONS (140-15)
Materials & Supplies $20,671 $10,117 $8,750 $19,955 $19,955 $11,205
Contractual Services 8,889 4,300 7,000 10,500 10,500 3,500
Professional Development 198 120 300 300 300 0
Capital Items 4,359 0 0 5,700 5,700 5,700
Total $34,117 $14,537 $16,050 $36,455 $36,455 $20,405
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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.
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.
General Government
City Administrator
City Administrator
Management
Analyst
Administrative
Intern
0.5 FTE
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The City Administrator’s Office entered into a contract to provide an Administrative Intern to the
department. The Administrative Intern focuses on projects relating to sustainability and diversity. The
Intern facilitates communications and provides support to other departments when necessary.
The City Administrator’s Office continued its efforts to send all department and division heads to LEAD, a
public sector management training course. Each year the department strives to send two managers to
the training.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2018 budget.
STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE Seasonal Total
General Fund $242,071 $8,074 $250,145
CATV Fund $1,308 $0 $1,308
Wastewater Fund $10,934 $0 $10,934
Stormwater Fund $6,448 $0 $6,448
Total $260,762 $8,074 $268,836
FTE 2.00 0.00 2.00
FTE Seasonal Total
General Fund $236,668 $0 $236,668
CATV Fund $3,991 $0 $3,991
Wastewater Fund $10,985 $0 $10,985
Stormwater Fund $10,985 $0 $10,985
Total $262,629 $0 $262,629
FTE 2.00 0.00 2.00
FTE Seasonal Total
Dollars $1,867 ($8,074) ($6,207)
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
CITY ADMINISTRATOR (150-00)
Materials & Supplies $1,032 $3,656 $3,390 $6,830 $6,830 $3,440
Contractual Services 6,201 5,000 5,000 19,480 19,480 14,480
Professional Development 16,199 20,185 20,185 20,325 20,325 140
Capital Items 1,251 3,200 15,500 770 770 (14,730)
Total $24,683 $32,041 $44,075 $47,405 $47,405 $3,330
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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/Account Manager resides with the Finance Department and is an appointed position.
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.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
Finance
Director
City Treasurer/Account
Manager
Accountant Budget Analyst
0.60 FTE Account Clerk
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Department completed the biannual cost of actuarial services for post-employment healthcare
costs.
Cash Receipting, Animal License and Business License modules of the City’s financial software were
implemented.
The Department completed the update to the City’s Financial Management Plan and the City’s first
Popular Annual Financial Report.
Later this year, the Department will be implementing a transparency module of the City’s financial
software to allow for citizen access to City financial records.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The cost to continue budget includes a decrease in budgeted maintenance agreements due to the
completion of the accounting software upgrade in 2017. An increase in professional services reflects a
contract price increase for audit services.
PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENT
Process payment transactions more efficiently by creating electronic payment options for both
stakeholders and employees of the City.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Payments by ETF - - $ 862,559 $ 9,754,889 $5,768,842
Payments by procurement card $715,029 $1,844,879 $3,190,276 $4,106,642 $2,499,935
Collections by credit card/e-
check
- $17,012 $ 184,956 $239,111 $159,959
Tax collections by credit
card/e-check
- $325,122 $ 636,247 $925,584 $198,748
The 2017 figures reflect amounts through August 24, 2017.
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Monitor and maintain an appropriate risk program to ensure the long-term financial stability of the City.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016
Auto Physical Damage Claims 4 2 3 9
Auto Physical Damage Paid $8,523 $4,579 $9,212 $37,045
Auto Physical Damage Collected $0 $2,147 $0 $0
Auto Physical Damage Incurred $8,523 $2,432 $9,212 $39,300
General Liability Claims 18 16 8 9
General Liability Reserve $0 $0 $20,320 $30,000
General Liability Paid $359,735 $16,639 $12,616 $4,903
General Liability Collection $0 $0 $0 $0
General Liability Incurred $359,735 $16,639 $32,936 $34,903
STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $370,163 $3,265 $373,428
Turnover Savings (Gen Fund) ($29,000) $0 ($29,000)
CATV Fund $4,235 $0 $4,235
Wastewater Fund $21,593 $0 $21,593
Stormwater Fund $27,518 $0 $27,518
Total $394,509 $3,265 $397,774
FTE 4.60 0.00 4.60
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $383,079 $3,887 $386,966
Turnover Savings (Gen Fund) ($29,000) $0 ($29,000)
CATV Fund $4,372 $0 $4,372
Wastewater Fund $22,245 $0 $22,245
Stormwater Fund $28,343 $0 $28,343
Total $409,039 $3,887 $412,926
FTE 4.60 0.00 4.60
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $14,530 $622 $15,152
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
Change
2017
2018
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT (160-00)
Materials & Supplies $87,735 $92,653 $95,101 $85,202 $85,202 ($9,899)
Contractual Services 83,254 66,285 68,800 67,250 67,250 (1,550)
Professional Development 3,508 4,175 5,300 5,395 5,395 95
Transfers 3,067 2,734 0 0 0 0
Capital Items 0 0 96,520 176,705 145,000 48,480
Total $177,564 $165,847 $265,721 $334,552 $302,847 $37,126
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
RISK MANAGEMENT (165-00)
Contractual Services $305 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Insurance 465,552 418,952 428,430 129,428 129,428 (299,002)
Professional Development - - 150 150 150 -
Investment Amortization 34,374 - - 34,374 34,374
Capital Items 0 0 0 14,000 14,000 14,000
Total $500,231 $418,952 $428,580 $177,952 $177,952 ($285,002)
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DESCRIPTION
It is the assessor’s duty to 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 those assessments and reporting 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.
Reviewing permits, sales, and conducting interior and/or exterior inspections of properties to confirm or
update property data accomplish the Office’s discovery and listing tasks. 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, Open Book is conducted immediately following the
MISSION
To assess all taxable real and personal property fairly and accurately in accordance with Wisconsin
State Statutes and the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual. It is our duty to be ambassadors of the
City by treating 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.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Administrative Services
Assessing
City Assessor
Property Appraiser
2.0 FTE
Commercial Property
Appraiser
1.0 FTE
Administrative Assistant
0.75 FTE
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publishing of the initial annual Assessment Roll. A specific amount of time is dedicated to meeting 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.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Assessing staff completed a revaluation of the city for the 2017 Assessment Roll. All 11,452 non-
agricultural real estate parcels (except DOR assessed manufacturing parcels) were revalued to reflect
the market as of January 1, 2017.
The Office conducted 19 Board of Review hearings for 2017, ten residential & nine commercial. For
contrast, there were 363 Board of Review hearings for the 2006 assessment roll, another year with large
valuation changes. Two Commercial property owners opted to waive their right to a Board of Review
hearing to advance their case directly to circuit court.
Excessive Assessment claims are expected related to the 2017 assessments.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLI
GHTS
This is a maintenance year for the assessing division. The cost to continue includes increased salary
ranges for property appraiser and city assessor positions.
Due to technical and security difficulties with the former city hosted Assessor’s Property Search Site,
assessing has contracted with a vendor to host a website allowing access to the City of Sun Prairie’s
property records.
PERFORMANCE MEA
SUREMENT
The Level of Assessment essentially measures how close the total assessed value of the city i s 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 value. 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 t he Level of Assessment. An
acceptable Level of Assessment is 90% - 110% for any given year.
Measure 2013
Reval
2014
Non-Reval
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
Level of Assessment 100.08% 99.59% 99.23% 92.40% 100.00%
The 2017 measure is estimated.
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Annually maintain Real Estate parcels and Personal Property accounts for accuracy.
Measure 2013
Reval
2014
Non-Reval
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
Total Real Estate Parcels 11,387 11,335 11,422 11,422 11,452
Total Personal Property Accounts 1,184 1,183 1,201 1,201 1,108
Update real est
ate parcels and personal property accounts to reflect physical and valuation changes.
Measure 2013
Reval
2014
Non-Reval
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
Interior Inspections 749 521 756 636 651
Other On-site Visits 513 451 684 557 18
Drive-by Reviews 129 196 1,148 162 1,885
Ag Reviews 555 395 477 433 648
Office Reviews 1,549 706 1,516 784 1,235
Real Estate Transfers Reviewed 1,131 1,460 1,199 1,156 1,417
Permits Reviewed 1,771 1,512 1,402 1,445 1,412
Personal Property Accounts
Assessed
1,108 1,102 1,116 1,113 1,027
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 their assessments.
Measure 2013
Reval
2014
Non-Reval
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
Parcels or Personal Property
Accounts Reviewed
81 96 81 22 262
Number of Adjustments N/A 33 61 20 162
Net $ Adjustments (-) or (+) -$9,173,000 -$2,918,100 -$3,184,300 -$313,700 -$6,458,000
Annually present
defenses for assessment appealed to the Board of Review.
Measure 2013
Reval
2014
Non-Reval
2015
Reval
2016
Non-Reval
2017
Reval
Parcels or Personal Property
Accounts Valuation Decisions 15 3 5 9 29
Number of Adjustments 7 3 4 7 14
Net $ Adjustments (-) or (+) -$2,473,200 $14,700 -608,500 -$1,428,610 -$4,303,200
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $343,851 $1,282 $345,133
FTE 4.75 0.00 4.75
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $418,268 $576 $418,844
FTE 4.75 0.00 4.75
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $74,417 ($706) $73,711
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
Change
2017
2018
FINANCIAL SU
MMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
ASSESSING (170-00)
Materials & Supplies $8,038 $9,173 $10,203 $12,333 $12,339 $2,136
Contractual Services 8,246 15,850 15,250 13,300 13,300 (1,950)
Professional Development 2,104 4,500 9,001 8,091 8,091 (910)
Total $18,388 $29,523 $34,454 $33,724 $33,730 ($724)
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DESCRIPTION
The Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for providing secure and effective
technology equipment 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. The department
provides spatial and geographical data analysis and visualization services to City departments through a
dedicated GIS team.
MISSION
Engage, empower, and enable staff to improve life for residents, businesses, and visitors in the City
through technology and geospatial data analysis.
General Government
Administrative Services
Information Technology
Director
GIS Coordinator
GIS Technician
0.50 LTE
Systems
Administrator
Business
Analyst &
Application
Administrator
Public Safety
Support
Specialist
IT Support
Specialist
Admin Assistant
0.25 FTE
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The IT Department has made significant progress implementing new cybersecurity features and
practices, empowering a more mobile workforce, building a new enterprise GIS platform, and equipping
conference spaces with new technology to support staff. IT has implemented new processes and
technologies to increase efficiencies and self-service opportunities. Work continues on phone system
upgrades, technology replacement in the council chamber, and an IT strategic plan.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The IT Department will be continuing the regular replacement of end of life technology items and
systems without a significant change to cost to continue. Critical systems being replaced in 2018 include
backups and building access and security. IT will also be focusing on increasing network performance
and redundancies, assisting departments to utilize GIS services and enterprise applications, and
redesigning the City’s website in addition to its continuing cybersecurity efforts.
The increa
sing number of complex demands and higher level of service provided to departments
requires full-time IT support staff capable of providing timely support and working toward integrated
solutions. The budget provides 0.37 FTE authority and associated funding to modify the existing IT
Support Specialist position to full time beginning July 1, 2018.
The IT Dep
artment will install cameras at cash handling locations in order to mitigate risks identified in
the City’s last financial audit. The project will be financed with $33,000 in General Fund balance.
The City will
implement a cloud-based system to track open records requests across all departments.
The system will increase efficiency, provide workflow tracking and reporting functionality, and allow for
online submission of open records requests. The estimated system cost is $7,275 funded by General
Fund balance.
The IT budge
t is divided into two organization codes in the accounting system in 2018; the GIS budget
will be tracked separately from general IT operations. Operationally, the Department structure remains
the same.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Resolve issues in accordance with our service levels and resolve issues on first contact while maintaining
a high satisfaction rating.
Measure 2016 2017
Issues Resolved On-time 66% 68%
Issues Resolved On First Contact 66% 61%
Issues Resolved to Satisfaction* - 97%
2017 is 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
Average Time to First Response 18:30 24:30
Average Time Between Responses 17:20 18:20
Average Time to Resolution 47:50 46:30
All figures represent hours:minutes.
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $446,241 $25,556 $471,797
CATV Fund $11,372 $0 $11,372
Wastewater Fund $13,289 $0 $13,289
Stormwater Fund $10,897 $0 $10,897
Total $481,799 $25,556 $507,355
FTE 5.63 0.50 6.13
Information Technology
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $446,875 $11,456 $458,331
CATV Fund $19,729 $0 $19,729
Wastewater Fund $13,595 $0 $13,595
Stormwater Fund $3,943 $0 $3,943
Total $484,142 $11,456 $495,598
FTE 5.25 0.00 5.25
Geographic Information Systems
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $72,369 $15,114 $87,483
CATV Fund $0 $0 $0
Wastewater Fund $8,981 $0 $8,981
Stormwater Fund $8,981 $0 $8,981
Total $90,331 $15,114 $105,445
FTE 1.00 0.50 1.50
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $92,674 $1,014 $93,688
FTE 0.62 0.00 0.62
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (180-00)
Materials & Supplies $9,037 $10,000 $15,000 $3,000 $3,000 ($12,000)
Contractual Services 16,841 20,000 28,200 16,488 16,488 (11,712)
Professional Development 0 0 0 0 0 -
Subtotal $25,878 $30,000 $43,200 $19,488 $19,488 ($23,712)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (180-10)
Materials & Supplies $0 $0 $0 $25,798 $25,798 $25,798
Contractual Services 0 0 0 100 100 100
Professional Development 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal $0 $0 $0 $25,898 $25,898 $25,898
TOTAL $25,878 $30,000 $43,200 $45,386 $45,386 $2,186
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DESCRIPTION
The Building Maintenance Division provides building maintenance and repairs at all 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 numerous
miscellaneous facilities throughout the city. It is also responsible for snow removal from sidewalks and
walkways at five of these facilities. The Division procures and provides vendor oversight for contracted
janitorial and maintenance services.
MISSION
Provide clean, secure, and well-maintained buildings at all City of Sun Prairie facilities.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Community Development
Building Maintenance
Community
Development
Director
Sr. Maintenance
Supervisor
Bldg. Maintenance
Technician
Bldg. Maintenance
Technician
0.25 LTE
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Division completed several of its initiatives for the year, including the replacement of second floor
office and meeting room chairs in City Hall, IT workspace renovations, City Service Center Roof repair,
repainting City Hall stairwells, and fire sprinkler inspections. Two initiatives are scheduled to be
completed before the end of the year: second floor restroom renovations and installation of handicap
accessible entries.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Clerk’s office and Building Inspection Department will jointly design a first floor office and service
counter space remodel in order to improve workflow, efficiency, and customer service. Building
maintenance staff will provide support for the project and expenses will be charged to the building
maintenance fund.
Minor adju
stments have been made to some line items in the Building Maintenance budget based on
2017 trends. The operating supplies budget and the repairs and maintenance line item were increased
to reflect current costs. In addition, expenses in two line items were consolidated into one to reflect
correct categorization. The budget for janitorial service reflects an anticipated cost increase as the city
prepares to go through a new procurement process for the service.
As noted in
the chart following the financial summary, the building maintenance fund will be used to
ensure proper maintenance and repair to city buildings. This includes City Hall ceiling tile replacement,
bollard light replacement, and exhaust fan replacement. All of these items are original to the building
and have reached the end of their useful life or are in disrepair due to age. Heating and cooling system
updates include the replacement of pre-heating/cooling pumps that were installed to boost efficiency of
the system but were damaged during a freeze/thaw incident. The Division will add an air conditioning
unit in a basement workspace not currently served by the HVAC system. The Council Chamber refresh
will replace aged or worn carpeting, blinds, and acoustic panels; and paint the city’s primary formal
meeting space.
The building m
aintenance division will purchase a tablet to allow maintenance staff remote access to
information and provide greater ability to complete facility maintenance while away from City Hall.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
With the help of the IT Department, the Building Maintenance Division implemented a new
service/incident ticket system in February of 2017 for facility maintenance work orders and needs. The
prior system was not reliable and was of limited value for tracking performance. Statistics and
performance for 2017 are noted below. The ticket system should prove valuable for tracking
performance in future years.
Respond to maintenance requests submitted within 24 hours, and strive to resolve such requests within
48 hours.
Measure 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Number of tickets received 215
Average response time (hours) 8:23
Average resolution time (hours) 21:35
Respond to urgent and high priority maintenance requests within 4 hours, and strive to resolve them
within 24 hours.
Measure 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
No. of urgent and high priority tickets 28
Average response time (hours) 2:48
Average resolution time (hours) 5:24
STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $142,572 $22,373 $164,945
FTE 2.00 0.25 2.25
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $154,259 $31,553 $185,812
FTE 2.00 0.25 2.25
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $11,687 $9,180 $20,867
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Building Maintenance Operations
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
City Hall
Heat Pump Replacement 21,000 28,000 28,000 28,000
Council Chambers Refresh 25,000
City Hall Ceiling Tile Replacement 15,000 15,000 10,000
City Hall Chair Replacement 20,000
Carpet Replacement - Dispatch 8,000
Paint 2nd Floor Lobby 15,000
Paint 1st Floor Lobby 15,000
Paint Comm. Room 15,000
Carpet Replacement - PD 1st Floor 24,000
Carpet Replacement - PD Basement 12,000
Bollard Lights 7,000
Tablet 2,000
Break Room Renovations 18,000
Shop Room/Office AC Unit 5,500
Exhaust Fans 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,500
Pre-Heating/Cooling Fan Replacement 13,500
Sub-total Project Costs 71,000 109,000 56,000 56,500 43,000
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
BUILDING MAINTENANCE (185-00)
Materials & Supplies $139,837 $194,734 $176,579 $197,664 $197,683 $21,104
Contractual Services 155,424 161,400 184,569 172,200 172,200 (12,369)
Professional Development 0 550 550 550 550 0
Capital 11,723 128,020 128,630 197,100 155,100 26,470
Total $306,984 $484,704 $490,328 $567,514 $525,533 $35,205
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Assistant
Chief
Chief
Patrol Lieutenant
Shift Sergeants
7.0 FTE
Patrol
Officers
30.0 FTE
Community
Service
Officers
2.0 FTE
District
Liaison
Officers
4.0 FTE
Support
Lieutenant
Detective
Sergeant
Detectives
4.0 FTE
School
Officers
2.0 FTE
Officer Property
Officer
Records
Supervisor
Munic
Court
Clerk
Admin
Assts
5.5 FTE
Court
Officer
Dispatch
Supervisor
Dispatch
8.0 FTE
Executive
Assistant
MISSION
Build relationships and solve problems.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police
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DESCRIPTIO
N
Administration
Four command level officers that lead the police department. The police chief is
responsible for directing the operations of the organization with the help of the
assistant police chief. A lieutenant leads patrol operations and a lieutenant leads
support services. An executive assistant provides support.
Patrol
Around the clock policing carried out by 30 officers, four district liaison officers,
seven sergeants, and two community service officers. A lieutenant leads the
division.
District Liaison
Officer
Four officers assigned to each patrol district that focus on neighborhood
problem solving and community engagement, crime prevention services, mental
health intervention, and drug and gang activity.
Detective Bureau
Four detectives supervised by the detective sergeant that provide police
response to complex, time consuming, and serious investigations. Detectives
collect evidence at crime scenes, conduct intensive interviews, make
complicated legal charging decisions, and work closely with the district
attorney’s office. A civilian property officer is housed in this bureau.
School Liaison
Officer
Two officers assigned the high school / alternative school and the upper middle
school / lower middle school respectively. These officers are charged with
proactive problem solving and relationship building in the schools.
Dispatch
Eight dispatchers that 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 public
safety function, including monitoring alarms and cameras, supporting the
emergency operations center, and accessing local databases. A dispatch
supervisor leads the work unit.
Records
A staff of six full-time and one part-time led by a records supervisor. The group is
charged with processing police related records. Staff also assists in carrying out a
variety of tasks, including open records processing, social media management,
citizen fingerprinting, license and permit processing, and staffing two service
windows. One bureau member is dedicated to court officer duties.
Community
Policing
A section of the department’s budget intended to provide the resources
required for community policing. The funds allow for the purchase of equipment
used in assignments that serve the community, like the honor guard and
chaplains. Funds support the Citizen Academy, National Night Out, and other
outreach activities.
Crossing Guards The city contracts with a vendor for 13 crossing guards stationed throughout the
community with the purpose of ensuring student safety.
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
In 2017, the Department hired a second shift community service officer. The budget provided funding to
support the police chaplains program.
An additional squad car and a leased vehicle for use by the county court clerk were added to the fleet.
The Department purchased and installed a new dispatch logging recorder. The recorder captures
recordings of all radio traffic and telephone activity. This ensures records are available for public
records, as an investigatory resource, and provides evidentiary recordings.
The Department is anticipating an approximately $500,000 surplus in budget year 2017 due to
vacancies, lower than expected enrollment in the city’s health insurance plan, and fuel savings. The
police department does not expect salary and fringe savings to continue in 2018.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Fuel costs are reduced by $20,282; the cost of fuel per gallon is less than in years past.
A transition to a new Computer Aided Dispatch system in 2017 results in $14,625 in software savings.
The cost of in-house training has increased; the department wants to ensure that use of force trainers
are adequately prepared to instruct officers. Ongoing operation cost estimates reflect the increase.
The budget provides FTE authority and funding for a District Liaison Officer. The Department currently
has four district liaison officers, one for each of the Department’s four policing districts. However, one of
the district liaison officers is shared with the Department’s K-9 unit. The addition of a police district
liaison officer will allow the K-9 officer to devote their time to K-9 services throughout the city, with a
concentration on illegal drug activities.
The Department will reclassify an existing sworn officer position to a Police Detective position at an
estimated cost of $4,648 annually. This will add resource to the investigative bureau to address criminal
trends that produce a high demand for special investigative personnel.
The City will increase the crossing guard contract by two guards to serve the two new elementary
schools opening in September 2018.
The Sun Prairie Police Department maintains a philosophy of proactive and progressive policing
practices. In keeping with this philosophy, the Department will add body camera technology for 40
cameras to be shared amongst officers. The budget also provides 0.6 FTE authority and funding for a
records staff position. The position will ensure proper video storage and adherence to video record
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retention policies, as well as respond to video related open records requests. Last, the budget provides
increased funding for IT storage and support. The body camera initiative will be funded through a
combination of capital levy and tax levy.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Maintain low crime rates.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016
Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime 3.19 3.78 3.21 3.19
Property Crime 25.95 23.55 19.62 17.57
Problems Resolved
Abatement 10 6 1 4
Directed Patrol 150 153 105 128
Drug Enforcement 34 35 28 10
Frequent Address 54 12 9 3
Gang Activity / Frequent Contacts 1 3 5 0
Miscellaneous / Long Term 15 7 7 8
Traffic Safety 33 30 34 16
Warrant 104 37 71 19
STAFFING SU
MMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $610,074 $917 $1,292 $612,283
FTE 5.00 0.00 0.00 5.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $642,140 $915 $1,292 $644,347
FTE 5.00 0.00 0.00 5.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
Dollars $32,066 -$2 $0 $32,064
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Police Administration
2017
2018
Change
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FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $3,496,072 $101,897 $0 $3,597,969
FTE 39.00 0.00 0.00 39.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $3,724,494 $90,237 $0 $3,814,731
FTE 39.00 0.00 0.00 39.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
Dollars $228,422 -$11,660 $216,762
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $647,266 $32,295 $0 $679,561
FTE 7.00 0.00 0.00 7.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $741,021 $36,416 $0 $777,437
FTE 7.00 0.00 0.00 7.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
Dollars $93,755 $4,121 $0 $97,876
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
Police Investigation
Police Patrol
2017
2018
Change
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FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $593,823 $51,571 $0 $645,393
FTE 9.00 0.00 0.00 9.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $624,060 $51,639 $0 $675,698
FTE 9.00 0.00 0.00 9.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
Dollars $30,237 $68 $0 $30,305
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $459,501 $3,148 $0 $462,649
FTE 7.40 0.00 0.00 7.40
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $487,016 $3,119 $0 $490,135
FTE 8.00 0.00 0.00 8.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
Dollars $27,515 -$29 $0 $27,486
FTE 0.60 0.00 0.00 0.60
Police Records
2017
2018
Change
Police Communications
2017
2018
Change
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FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $442,877 $20,248 $0 $463,125
FTE 6.00 0.00 0.00 6.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $487,554 $21,344 $0 $508,898
FTE 7.00 0.00 0.00 7.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
Dollars $44,677 $1,096 $0 $45,773
FTE 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $200,786 $4,624 $0 $205,410
FTE 4.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $202,900 $4,627 $0 $207,527
FTE 4.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
Dollars $2,114 $3 $0 $2,117
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Change
District Liaison Officers
2017
2018
School Liaison Officers
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $6,450,399 $214,699 $1,292 $6,666,390
FTE 77.40 0.00 0.00 77.40
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $6,909,184 $208,297 $1,292 $7,118,773
FTE 79.00 0.00 0.00 79.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
Dollars $458,786 -$6,403 $0 $452,383
FTE 1.60 0.00 0.00 1.60
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2018
Change
Police Department Summary
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
POLICE ADMINISTRATION (210-21)
Materials & Supplies $25,591 $33,350 $35,029 $29,808 $29,808 ($5,221)
Contractual Services 262,281 201,135 201,835 187,211 188,511 (13,324)
Professional Development 8,839 9,450 9,135 20,468 20,468 11,333
Capital 0 40,000 40,000 0 3,100 (36,900)
Total $296,711 $283,935 $285,999 $237,487 $241,887 ($44,112)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
POLICE PATROL (210-22)
Materials & Supplies $70,439 $60,100 $57,100 $61,580 $62,630 $5,530
Contractual Services 34,141 29,747 29,045 29,747 29,747 702
Professional Development 44,176 52,358 49,693 36,920 36,920 (12,773)
Capital 7,359 31,343 31,073 26,630 26,630 (4,443)
Total $156,115 $173,548 $166,911 $154,877 $155,927 ($10,984)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
POLICE INVESTIGATION (210-23)
Materials & Supplies $14,215 $22,400 $20,450 $21,600 $21,600 $1,150
Contractual Services 4,735 4,465 4,465 4,465 4,465 0
Professional Development 4,245 5,105 4,745 4,745 4,745 0
Total $23,195 $31,970 $29,660 $30,810 $30,810 $1,150
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2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS (210‐24)
Materials & Supplies $1,417 $2,824 $1,750 $1,750 $1,750 $0
Contractual Services 99,509 117,170 128,043 117,014 117,014 (11,029)
Professional Development 1,782 2,849 2,749 2,749 2,749 0
Capital 29,990 0 18,240 0 0 (18,240)
Total $132,698 $122,843 $150,782 $121,513 $121,513 ($29,269)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL
PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
POLICE RECORDS (210‐25)
Materials & Supplies $1,010 $1,100 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $0
Professional Development 343 1,600 1,650 1,650 1,650 0
Total $1,353 $2,700 $2,650 $2,650 $2,650 $0
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL
PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
DISTRICT LIAISON OFFICERS (210‐26)
Materials & Supplies $3,482 $2,450 $3,800 $3,800 $4,800 $1,000
Contractual Services 1,896 2,160 2,500 2,500 2,500 0
Professional Development 4,495 4,000 4,016 4,000 4,500 484
Total $9,873 $8,610 $10,316 $10,300 $11,800 $1,484
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
POLICE VEHICLES (210‐27)
Materials & Supplies $271,304 $435,690 $477,972 $357,633 $358,833 ($1 19,139)
Total $271,304 $435,690 $477,972 $357,633 $358,833 ($119,139)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
COMMUNITY POLICING (210‐28)
Materials & Supplies $4,413 $6,700 $6,700 $6,700 $6,700 $0
Contractual Services 0 0 600 0 0 (600)
Professional Development 691 400 0 0 0 0
Total $5,104 $7,100 $7,300 $6,700 $6,700 ($600)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
CROSSING GUARDS (210‐29)
Contractual Services $95,985 $101,553 $101,553 $115,435 $115,435 $13, 882
Total $95,985 $101,553 $101,553 $115,435 $115,435 $13,882
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2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS (210-30)
Materials & Supplies $0 $1,400 $1,400 $1,400 $1,400 $0
Contractual Services 0 800 1,000 1,000 1,000 0
Professional Development 0 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,650 0
Total $0 $3,850 $4,050 $4,050 $4,050 $0
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
POLICE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Materials & Supplies $391,871 $566,014 $605,201 $485,271 $488,521 ($116,680)
Contractual Services 498,547 457,030 469,041 457,372 458,672 (10,369)
Professional Development 64,571 77,412 73,638 72,182 72,682 (956)
Capital 37,349 71,343 89,313 26,630 29,730 (59,583)
Total $992,338 $1,171,799 $1,237,193 $1,041,455 $1,049,605 ($187,588)
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DESCRIPTIO
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The Sun Prairie Fire Department (SPFD) is contracted by the City of Sun Prairie to deliver fire service.
Services include emergency response, fire prevention, fire education, and assistance to Sun Prairie
Emergency Medical Services Department and Sun Prairie Police Department. The SPFD district SPFD
covers a service district of approximately 96 square miles and over 43,000 residents in the City of Sun
Prairie, and Townships of Burke, Bristol, and Sun Prairie.
Fire Chief
Administrative
Assistant
Career Lieutenants
2.0 FTE
Operations Staff
10.0 FTE
Operations
2.0 LTE
Assistant Chief
3.0 Paid on Call
Volunteer Fire
Fighters
Management Review
Team
MISSION
The mission of the Sun Prairie Fire Department (SPFD) is to deliver the highest professional service to
our community by protecting life, property, and the environment. We 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 we strive for excellence through
prevention and education.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire
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The SFPD operates out of two stations located within the City. The SPFD staffs Station 1 with a minimum
of four firefighters 24/7/365, with a combination of career and volunteer/Paid-on-Premise staff. Career
staff work from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm daily, when a crew of volunteers comes in to staff until 6:00 am
the next morning.
As of July 1, 2017, the SPFD Station II is staffed Monday through Friday for 8 hour shifts, with career
staff, and weekends with Paid on Call personnel. This is an incremental step in staffing Station II 24
hours a day.
The SPFD continues to implement the 2014 Fire Department Review & Assessment by McGrath
Consulting recommendations for the future of fire protection.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The initial increase of four operational FTEs is the first incremental step in establishing 24/7 staffing for
the West-Side District. This operational company started mid-year, and provides staff from 9 am to 5 pm
in accordance with peak call volume and availability of volunteers. This initiative has decreased response
times to the West Corridor during daytime operations.
In partnership with Sun Prairie EMS, the SPFD is implementing an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
program, whereby fire department staff are certified EMS providers. Being certified allows SPFD
personnel to initiate EMS care until an ambulance arrives. In addition, many times SPVFD members
assist in the transport of patients to the hospital.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Training for personnel will continue at both the EMR and EMT level to enhance service to the
communities. Currently 28 members are certified EMT’s or EMR’s and eight are currently in the 2017
course.
Wages and benefits for existing staff will increase to bring salaries and health insurance benefits to a
competitive range.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Respond to citizens’ call for service.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Calls for Service 815 1,003 1,020 1,120 1,095
Information for 2017 reflects call volume through August 2017.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
FIRE (220-00)
Materials & Supplies $52,176 $25,000 $10,000 $8,426 $8,494 ($1,506)
Contractual Services 878,778 1,058,570 1,056,570 1,289,571 1,289,571 233,001
Capital 13,310 55,776 55,776 0 0 (55,776)
Total $944,264 $1,139,346 $1,122,346 $1,297,997 $1,298,065 $175,719
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DESCRIPTION
As the mobile arm of emergency health service, the main role of the Sun Prairie Emergency Medical
Services (SPEMS) Department is to respond to emergency 911 calls. Through the course of these
requests for service, SPEMS is able to quickly provide medical help to patients who have serious or life-
threatening injuries or illnesses. SPEMS is also an integral part of the public safety triad that includes Sun
Prairie Police and Sun Prairie Fire Departments.
With the primary responsibility of emergency 911 response, many subsequent responsibilities ensue.
These include emergency preparedness and training, providing a presence for specific events such as
charity runs or athletics, and community education. Mutual aid agreements are necessary to ensure an
adequate response regardless of the availability of SPEMS resources. Under these agreements, not only
is mutual aid received, but it is also provided to neighboring agencies.
EMS Director
Full-Time Paramedics
12.0 FTE
Part-Time Paramedics
10.0 FTE
MISSION
Provide prompt, compassionate, clinically excellent care to all residents and visitors to the City of Sun
Prairie.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Medical Services
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Department contracted with a vendor to provide SPEMS with their electronic patient care reporting
system. The transition from the prior vendor has been seamless and the new platform works flawlessly.
Data is flowing from the reporting system to the billing company and the Wisconsin Ambulance Record
Data System (WARDS) as required.
EMS contracts to a third party for transport billing services, which also transitioned smoothly to a new a
billing vendor.
The Department replaced station furniture, including mattresses, box springs, and office chairs.
Tactical-type, ballistic helmets were placed into service on each ambulance. These serve a dual purpose:
in the case of a mass casualty-type event, they would provide appropriate ballistic protection to the
paramedics’ head, and they can be used as head protection during extrication at a motor vehicle
collision.
The Department purchased lifelike adult and pediatric mannequins to help train staff to the highest level
of proficiency as it relates to the management of a patient’s airway.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Budget Revenue estimate includes an increase in the ambulance transport fee from $700 for a
resident to $900 per transport. Charging an ambulance fee ensures individuals who use the service pay a
portion of the service cost. The last fee increase was in 2011; supplies and equipment expenses have
increased resulting in the need to increase transport fees. The revised fee is similar to that of other
Madison area cities.
The Operating Supplies budget line reflects the cost of supplies necessary to care for patients. Supplies,
especially pharmaceuticals, have increased in cost anywhere from 10 to 50 percent. The increase in cost
is offset by improved procedures to correctly categorize costs and reduce the level of expired
medications.
Technology, office, and janitorial supplies require slight increases.
The overall number and cost of maintenance agreements for equipment will increase.
The mattress and stretcher will be upgraded to increase patient safety and comfort.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Identify and meet customers’ needs. Provide timely service to all community members who request it.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Call volume 2,205 2,391 2,467 2,712
Response time: En route 1.25 1.22 1.25 1.45
Response time: To scene 4.41 4.2 4.21 4.51
Response time: To hospital 21.36 20.33 19.24 19.53
The 2017 figures are projected based on actual calls through August.
Response times are measured in minutes.
Provide quality care to customers. The Department provides staff training to ensure quality of care.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
IV success rate 64.61% 64.89% 63.92% 68%
First-pass intubation success rate 41.67% 78.57% 73.17% 100%
Deliver service in a cost-effective manner. A review of the electronic patient care records by our contracted
vendor shows above average completion of the document by staff and thereby above average
reimbursement for the service. The vendor contract began in 2017.
Measure 2017 %
No Rating 89 11.1%
Rated 1 0 0%
Rated 2 5 0.4%
Rated 3 50 6.3%
Rated 4 171 21.3%
Rated 5 487 60.9%
STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/LTE Total
General Fund $1,032,712 $337,609 $1,370,321
FTE 13.00 6.00 19.00
FTE OT/LTE Total
General Fund $1,056,617 $409,728 $1,466,345
FTE 13.00 10.00 23.00
FTE OT/LTE Total
Dollars $23,905 $72,119 $96,024
FTE 0.00 4.00 4.00
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2015 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
EMS (230-00)
Materials & Supplies $205,060 $171,330 $216,782 $212,746 $442,679 $443,523 $230,777
Contractual Services 102,002 102,188 84,600 85,580 81,300 81,300 (4,280)
Capital 0 0 14,500 14,500 0 0 (14,500)
Total $307,062 $273,518 $315,882 $312,826 $523,979 $524,823 $211,997
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DESCRIPTIO
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The city has established an Emergency Management Team consisting of the police chief, fire chief,
emergency medical services director, and the assistant police chief. This group is working toward
achieving disaster preparedness, with an emphasis on 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.
MISSION
Plan, prepare for, and respond to disasters so that our community can most effectively protect lives
and property.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Director
Police Chief
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Fire Chief
Emergency Management
Coordinator
EMS Director
Emergency
Management
Coordinator
Assistant Police Chief
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The EMT group is completing a hazard mitigation plan as a part of an overall county-wide effort to
create a plan. The plan addresses steps that can be taken by the City to help limit damage from natural
disasters. Dane County Emergency Management will incorporate the hazard mitigation plan into a
countywide plan.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Emergency Management staff continue to request funding for training affording personnel the
opportunity to avail themselves of needed learning opportunities. In addition, operating monies are
requested so minor upgrades and equipment can be purchased, especially related to the EOC.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (250-00)
Materials & Supplies $977 $4,700 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0
Professional Development 0 0 2,500 2,500 2,500 0
Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total $977 $4,700 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $0
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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 addition s, 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
departments in the areas of plumbing and commercial electrical installations and maintenance at City
facilities.
MISSION
Advance quality and safety in the built environment for all who live, work, and visit our community by
providing 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.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Community Development
Building Inspection
Director of
Building Inspection
Assistant Building
Inspector
2.0 FTE
Assistant
Building/Plumbing
Inspector
Administrative
Assistant
Receptionist
0.25 FTE
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Division hired a full time building/plumbing inspector in March; the 2017 budget increased this
position from part-time to full-time status.
The 2017 budget included an increase in training funds in order to ensure the Division stays current with
innovations in the field. Staff attended multiple professional and trade related training sessions during
the year.
The Building Inspection Division administered over 1,300 total permit applications through June.
The Division completed a full rebuild of the Munis Permit and Inspection software. This included over 50
staff hours of system training in February, March and May, and 100 staff hours for implementation in
June. Staff entered approximately 2,000 active permit and code enforcement records back in to the
Munis system following the rebuild. Staff and an LTE data entry specialist accomplished this project in
August.
In an effort to provide the best possible field services to our customers, the Division implemented new
tablet computers to enable staff to be more effective and efficient in an ever-increasing mobile
environment.
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) awarded Sun Prairie Building
Inspection special plan review delegation, which allows the City to perform plan review services
normally conducted by the DSPS. The Division has updated relevant ordinances and fees to implement
plan review services, and has begun plumbing and HVAC systems review. Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler
plan review will be administered by the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department.
Congruent with 2017 budget initiatives, the Division completed a minor renovation of the inspectors’
office area to accommodate current and future plan review stations, and more efficient document
management and storage.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Building Inspection Division’s permit fee schedule was reviewed and amended. The minimum
permit fee was raised from $25 to $50. In addition, permitting costs were previously based on project
cost and have been modified to a square footage basis. These modifications result in greater uniformity
in fee permits, are a better reflection of the cost of providing review and inspection services, and are
more congruent with neighboring communities within Dane County.
The cost to continue dues and memberships budget reflects increased costs. Staff are encouraged to
participate in outside organizations to stay current in their respective fields.
The Division will purchase a cordless drill and diagnostic tools for sound, moisture, and wind detection in
order to conduct field inspections safely and efficiently. This is a one-time expense of $650.
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The uniform allowance will be increased by $1,100 to ensure staff have appropriate clothing in all types
of weather and conditions and have OSHA regulated protective gear.
The City received authority from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
to perform complex plan review in lieu of the DSPS for all multi-family, commercial and industrial
projects within the city. Previously plans for all new construction, additions, and most alterations were
required to go to the DSPS for review, with review timelines of 6 to 7 weeks. The Building Inspection
Division’s goal is to complete the reviews within 7 to 10 days. Existing staff within Building Inspection
and the Fire Department will review plans for fire protection and plumbing systems, and can review a
portion of the building and HVAC portions of a complete plan. However, a Wisconsin Licensed Architect
or Engineer must review all new construction, most additions, and some remodeling. The budget
provides funding and authority to hire an LTE position to assist with reviews as the Division evaluates
the time associated with this new workload. Review fees will fund the LTE position expense.
Section 15.04.020 (I) of the Code of Ordinances specifies that the Building Inspection Division must
perform certain inspections during the course of construction within two business days after
notification. Due to the unprecedented increase of multifamily and commercial construction permits in
2017, additional work hours will be required in 2018 to complete these inspections. The budget
provides $5,000 in overtime funding to address the expected increase in work volume.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
One of the anticipated outcomes of the Munis software rebuild is to enable staff to better track
timelines for various activities, such as processing permit applications or completing inspections. As the
volume of records increase, we will have the ability to demonstrate service trends. Below is a sample of
inspection data.
Comply with Wisconsin Administrative Code requirements to perform inspections within two business
days.
Measure 2015 2016 2017
Total Inspections 6,754 6,777 3,480
Inspection completed same day 86% 92% 81%
Inspection completed within 1 day 7% 5% 12%
Inspection completed in 2 or more
days
7% 3% 7%
The 2017 data reflects inspections through May 31, 2017.
Calls for service statistics.
Measure 2015 2016 2017
Permit Applications 1,823 1,750 816
Code Enforcement Cases 396 468 213
Field Inspections 6,754 6,779 3,480
The 2017 data reflects services through May 31, 2017.
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $399,059 $25,000 $424,059
FTE 5.25 0.00 5.25
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $459,911 $29,222 $489,133
FTE 5.25 0.00 5.25
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $60,852 $4,222 $65,074
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
BUILDING INSPECTION (240-00)
Materials & Supplies $19,303 $20,303 $19,253 $38,449 $38,514 $19,261
Contractual Services 10,306 9,800 14,800 15,100 15,100 300
Professional Development 2,036 2,850 4,150 4,900 4,900 750
Capital 0 500 500 0 0 (500)
Total $31,645 $33,453 $38,703 $58,449 $58,514 $19,811
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MISSION
Provide a clean and safe environment for Sun Prairie residents by providing street maintenance, snow
and ice removal, traffic control, stormwater facility maintenance, affording safe and reliable
maintenance of City fleet and equipment, and ensuring residents receive accurate and timely service
information.
Public Works
Public Works
Administration, Operations, Snow & Ice, Traffic Control and Streets
Director of City Services /
City Engineer
Director of Public Works
Fleet and
Contracts
Supervisor
Fleet
Crewleader
Fleet Tech
2.0 FTE
Traffic
Control Tech
Street and
Stormwater
Supervisor
Streets
Maintenance
7.0 FTE
Streets
Seasonal
3.0 FTE
Streets
1.0 LTE
Stormwater
Maintenance
4.0 FTE
Stormwater
Seasonal
2.0 FTE
Recycle
Center
1.0 LTE
Parks and
Forestry
Supervisor
Parks
Crewleader
Parks
3.0 LTE
Parks Seasonal
5.0 FTE
Parks
Maintenance
4.5 FTE
Forestry
Maintenance
0.5 FTE
Street Scapes
0.6 FTE
Project Asst
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DESCRIPTION
The Public Works Department educates residents on the services Public Works offers and provides
alternatives for services the City may not offer. The Department conducts pavement maintenance to
roads, parking lots, bike paths and sidewalks. Maintenance activities include sinkhole repairs, chip and
slurry 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.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Snow & Ice Division e ntered the 2017/2018 snow season with two full salt sheds . The Division is
expected to remain under budget for snow and ice materials, repairs and maintenance and professional
services.
Staff researched and tested new products, such as micro sealing, to delay the timeframe for future chip
and slurry sealing and the more costly street rehabilitation. The Department remained under budget for
chip and slurry seal.
The Department chose to complete Colored Concrete Sealing, used to preserve the useful life of existing
infrastructure, in house. This resulted in greater materials costs which were offset by reduced contractor
expenses. The Department also moved sidewalk and curb and gutter repairs from a contracted service
to in-house repair to provide a better finished and more cost efficient product.
With the addition of over 30 lane miles of streets in 2017, staff still completed plow of all City streets in
an average 9.5 hours. This was achieved by rearranging routes and re-assigning vehicles to make
operations more efficient.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLI
GHTS
The 2018 cost to continue budget includes funding for salt supplies and utility cost increases.
Staff is becoming more aggressive and experienced with crack filling and spray patching, thus delaying
the timeframe for future chip and slurry sealing and street rehabilitation.
Additional training dollars include $2,800 for a traffic control maintenance worker to achieve a
certification that will allow him to diagnose, repair, and install more equipment on traffic signals. The
cost includes out of state travel for course attendance, course fees, meals, airfare, and lodging.
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The city has purchased land on Bailey Road for future public works facility needs. In 2018, a consultant
will be hired to complete a needs assessment. The assessment will include an evaluation of public works
staffing, vehicle, facility, and parking needs, as well as site analysis and concept design. The estimated
contracted cost is $28,000 funded with General Fund balance.
Traffic responsive signal programming allows signals to communicate with one another and work
together within a road network to move traffic more efficiently. The Department will install traffic
responsive signal programming for all signals in the Prairie Lakes Corridor in order to respond to
changing traffic patterns and reduce accidents. General Fund balance will be used for this $110,000
project.
PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENT
Maintain city streets.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Lane Miles of Streets 335 340 350 380
Tons of crack filling material 43,200 43,200 86,400 86,400
Sq yards of streets slurry sealed 25,915 37,638 18,750 22,796
Sq yards of streets chip sealed 85,969 113,900 107,400 142,748
Sq yards of sidewalks repaired 2,305 600 875
Linear feet of curb & gutter repaired 189 1177 312
Sink holes repaired 18 17 29 12
The 2017 data reflects information through July 31, 2017. Sidewalk and curb & gutter repairs occur in the fall.
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FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $147,424 $630 $148,054
Stormwater Fund $23,174 $0 $23,174
Total $170,598 $630 $171,228
FTE 2.00 0.00 2.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $155,095 $0 $155,095
Stormwater Fund $23,761 $0 $23,761
Total $178,856 $0 $178,856
FTE 2.00 0.00 2.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $8,258 -$630 $7,628
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
Note: The Fleet Supervisor position & expense are reflected in the Fleet Narrative.
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $496,835 $41,181 $538,016
Stormwater Fund $43,856 $0 $43,856
Total $540,691 $41,181 $581,872
FTE 7.70 0.00 7.70
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $453,032 $40,632 $493,664
Stormwater Fund $45,256 $0 $45,256
Total $498,288 $40,632 $538,920
FTE 7.70 0.00 7.70
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars -$42,403 -$549 -$42,952
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
Note: The Stormwater Supervisor position & expense are reflected 50% in the Stormwater Narrative.
Public Works Administration
Public Works Operations
2017
2017
2018
Change
2018
Change
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FTE OT/LTE Total
General Fund $11,303 $32,295 $43,598
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $56,548 $17,168 $73,716
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $45,245 -$15,127 $30,118
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $655,562 $74,106 $729,668
Stormwater Fund $67,030 $0 $67,030
Total $722,592 $74,106 $796,698
FTE 9.70 0.00 9.70
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $664,675 $57,800 $722,475
Stormwater Fund $67,030 $0 $67,030
Total $731,705 $57,800 $789,505
FTE 9.70 0.00 9.70
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $9,113 -$16,306 -$7,193
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
Public Works Summary
2017
2018
Change
Change
Public Works Snow & Ice
2017
2018
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION (310-31)
Materials & Supplies $1,256 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $0
Contractual Services 10,449 10,150 8,000 10,150 10,150 2,150
Professional Development 1,014 1,675 1,325 1,875 1,875 550
Total $12,719 $13,125 $10,625 $13,325 $13,325 $2,700
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS (310-33)
Materials & Supplies $320,094 $372,950 $377,591 $171,491 $173,544 ($204,047)
Contractual Services 22,041 24,650 31,438 28,713 28,713 (2,725)
Professional Development 588 3,000 3,000 3,015 3,015 15
Capital 1,727 0 0 0 0 0
Total $344,450 $400,600 $412,029 $203,219 $205,272 ($206,757)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
SNOW AND ICE CONTROL (310-34)
Materials & Supplies $42,195 $222,000 $227,500 $257,790 $257,790 $30,290
Contractual Services 88,298 80,000 81,600 86,600 86,600 5,000
Total $130,493 $302,000 $309,100 $344,390 $344,390 $35,290
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
TRAFFIC CONTROL (310-35)
Contractual Services $25,459 $32,000 $33,000 $33,000 $33,000 $0
Professional Development 150 1,200 1,650 4,550 4,550 2,900
Capital 40,345 22,500 33,750 21,000 21,000 (12,750)
Total $65,954 $55,700 $68,400 $58,550 $58,550 ($9,850)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
STREET MAINTENANCE (310-36)
Materials & Supplies $55,446 $85,000 $90,000 $60,000 $60,000 ($30,000)
Contractual Services 642,802 749,406 774,040 712,250 712,250 (61,790)
Total $698,248 $834,406 $864,040 $772,250 $772,250 ($91,790)
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2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PUBLIC WORKS SUMMARY
Materials & Supplies $418,991 $681,250 $696,391 $490,581 $492,634 ($203,757)
Contractual Services 789,049 896,206 928,078 870,713 870,713 ($57,365)
Professional Development 1,752 5,875 5,975 9,440 9,440 3,465
Capital 42,072 22,500 33,750 21,000 21,000 (12,750)
Total $1,251,864 $1,605,831 $1,664,194 $1,391,734 $1,393,787 ($270,407)
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DESCRIPTIO
N
The Engineering Department provides a wide array of municipal engineering services. Department
members are required to be well diversified in both 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,
Director of Public
Services/City
Engineer
Assistant City
Engineer
Senior Engineering
Technician
Engineering
Technician
2.0 FTE
Administrative
Assistant
0.25 FTE
Staff Engineer
2.0 FTE
MISSION
Manage the development and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure in a fiscally prudent and
professional manner.
Public Works
Engineering
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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 any changes in their 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 all factors are reflected in the long-term plans.
The Department
develops construction schedules and cost estimates for Total Street Reconstruction,
Pavement Rehabilitation, Sidewalk Installation Program, and the Storm Sewer Extension Programs. This
allows the City to plan for the timing and financing of these projects. City engineering staff design and
develop construction documents for the City’s Total Street Reconstruction, Pavement Rehabilitation,
Sidewalk Installation Program, and the Storm Sewer Extension Programs. Properly designed and
constructed projects can result in a longer life for improvements and lower maintenance costs.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The 2017 Engineering Department budget included an initiative to replace an aging Robotic Total
Station. The prior surveying equipment lacked the latest technology available.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The cost to continue estimate will allow the Engineering Department to support design and planning of
streets in the 2018 approved capital improvement plan. The budget designates $2,500 in General Fund
balance for a new automatic level and sensor.
The Engineering Department oversees the administration of the Storm Water Utility and the associated
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) permits. The budget includes FTE authority and
funding for a Staff Engineer; 50 percent of the expense will be borne by the Storm Water Utility and 50
percent from the General Fund. The incumbent in this position will conduct storm water and erosion
control inspections as mandated by WDNR storm water permit requirements. Additionally this position
will be responsible for managing Capital Improvement Projects from design through construction. It is
more cost effective for city staff to perform this work rather than contracting with a vendor.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Review city funded capital improvement projects and new private development projects to ensure
projects are congruent with engineering standards.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
City’s Capital Improvement
Projects
4 6 8 13 6
CIP Projects size (millions) $3.2 $7.1 $5.4 $7.0 $7.6
New Private Development
Projects
2 10 8 6 13
Private Development Size
(millions)
$0.6 $3.3 $5.0 $4.0 $9.8
The 2017 data reflects projects through August 18, 2017.
Timely Des
igns Measurements – Provide engineering services for capital improvements that result in
well-designed projects constructed at a competitive cost.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Total Contracts/Contracts advertised
prior to March 31st
8 7 13 6
Contracts advertised before March
31
5 *5 12 6
Total Contracts/Contracts Inspected
by Engineering Dept.
8/7 7/7 13/13 6/6
Two grant funded projects were advertised for bid in December 2014.
Continue to update
the City’s Street Reconstruction Program to include the streets in greatest need of
repair, while considering the needs for utility upgrades.
WISLR (Wisconsin Information System for Local Roads) is an excellent tool to analyze existing conditions
of pavement within the City limits. City Staff is required 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).
Below is an existing chart showing the street inventory and associated ratings:
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Reconstruct or
rehabilitate streets with a PASER rating of 6 or less.
Measure 2014
Miles
2015
Miles
2016
Miles
2017
Miles
2018
Miles
Street Projects with 3 Rating 0.78 0.26 0.65 0.66 1.19
Street Projects with 4 Rating 0.03 0.93 0.93 2.45 1.35
Street Projects with 5 Rating 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.63 0.86
Street Projects with 6 Rating 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.33
Street Projects with component requested by Utility Owner and Pedestrian components.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Street Projects with component
requested by a Utility Owner
2 2 2 3
Street Projects with Pedestrian
component
3 6 9 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
1 Rating 2 Rating 3 Rating 4 Rating 5 Rating 6 Rating 7 Rating 8 Rating 9 Rating 10
Rating
0 0.17
6.89
26.6
23.4
24.9
23.4
13.2
6.7
3.3
Miles of City Roads
Pavement Rating (1 = worst, 10 = brand new)
Miles of Road with Pavement Ratings (Data from WISLR)
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $459,155 $11,445 $470,600
Wastewater Fund $16,858 $0 $16,858
Stormwater Fund $95,073 $0 $95,073
Total $571,086 $11,445 $582,531
FTE 6.25 0.00 6.25
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $563,752 $11,445 $575,197
Wastewater Fund $18,959 $0 $18,959
Stormwater Fund $133,276 $0 $133,276
Total $715,987 $11,445 $727,432
FTE 7.25 0.00 7.25
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $144,901 $0 $144,901
FTE 1.00 0.00 1.00
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SU
MMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
ENGINEERING (330-00)
Materials & Supplies $47,101 $21,087 $19,933 $34,074 $34,150 $14,217
Contractual Services 4,486 6,900 7,650 1,345 1,345 (6,305)
Professional Development 2,747 2,225 3,015 3,880 3,880 865
Capital 1,410 20,560 25,460 3,400 3,400 (22,060)
Total $55,744 $50,772 $56,058 $42,699 $42,775 ($13,283)
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DESCRIPTIO
N
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 helps groups within the city to work on making Sun Prairie a better place for the City's
youth and families.
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 services as liaison to the Common Council.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLI
GHTS
The Commission sponsored and covered the costs for City-wide presentations by the Domestic Abuse
Intervention Services (DAIS), by Sun Prairie Police Department gang signs and signals, and the Rolling
Prairie Community Dinner. The Commission is planning a Reality Check on volunteerism this fall; costs
include a facilitator, food, and supplies.
Working with The Star newspaper and service organizations, the Commission will co-sponsor the Sun
Prairie Service Summit scheduled for late October. The purpose of this Summit is to bring together
MISSION
Enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Sun Prairie School District. 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.
Health and Human Services
Youth and Families Commission
Youth and Families
Commission
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charitable and service organizations, churches and foundations in order to collaborate, coordinate and
network.
Members continue to identify training opportunities to assist in its work. Commission members attend
the Madison Region’s Economic Development and Diversity Summit annually.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The budget includes $5,000 for the commission to increase outreach efforts to youth and families
through targeted local events. The funding will all support a commission initiative to document whether
gangs are static or growing in the city. The goal of community events is to foster a greater level of
connectedness, to promote available resources, and to increase a sense of community ownership,
particularly related to deterring or reporting crime.
The Youth and Families Commission plans to continue working with youth grades 8 through 12 through
a Reality Check session to examine awareness and possible solutions to race-related issues.
Facilitated by social workers from the school district, the Commission will examine a Substance Abuse
Coalition model and assess whether it could be successfully implemented in Sun Prairie.
STAFFING SUMMARY
Commission
General Fund $2,067
FTE 0.00
Commission
General Fund $2,072
FTE 0.00
FTE
Dollars $5
FTE 0.00
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
YOUTH & FAMILY COMMISSION (542-00)
Materials & Supplies $10 $530 $10 $10 $10 $0
Contractual Services 35 510 0 5,000 5,000 5,000
Professional Development 829 500 750 750 750 0
Total $874 $1,540 $760 $5,760 $5,760 $5,000
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DESCRIPTIO
N
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 City 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.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The City provided $9,500 to support the Cemetery in last year’s budget.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There are no notable changes in the cost to continue budget.
Sun Prairie Cemetery
MISSION
Maintain the Sun Prairie Cemetery.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sun Prairie Cemetery
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
CEMETERY
Contractual Services $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $0
Total $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $9,500 $0
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DESCRIPTIO
N
The museum provides a wide range of services to the community. These include changing exhibits to
provide a fresh, new display of art, artifacts, manuscripts, photographs and other materials of interest
to visitors. The museum preserves all donations to the collection in climate controlled s torage and
monitors temperature and humidity on a regular schedule to prevent damage to items in the
coll
ection. The museum serves as a depository for new additions to our collection and an accessioning
process is in place to record, label, number and store items donated to the museum.
One of our goals has been to increase the number of hours that the museum is open. In the past it was
open only two hours a day four days a week. We are currently open four hours a day, six days a week
which is three times the hours we were open in the past. This has significantly improved access to our
exhibits and the amount of foot traffic we have in the museum.
New museum software is currently being installed by the City IT Department, which will provide a digital
image of items in our collection accessible to the public. This will create a "Virtual Museum" that will
allow more of our collection to be viewed. It is estimated that we only have 2-3% of our collection on
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 roots to the past.
CULTURE, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION
Recreation Department
Historical Museum
Historical Museum
Curator/Director
Assistant
Curator/Director Registrar
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display. The 2018 cost to continue budget supports a working partnership with the Sun Prairie Media
Center for additional History programming that could be in audio form for the radio or audio-visual form
for television. The museum staff continues to look at opportunities to promote museum programs.
The museum completed filming of the O'Keeffe Family Story with Discover Wisconsin that will air in
2018.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
In 2017 several items were accomplished to improve the physical appearance of the museum. Window
opening and glass block improvements will provide greater energy efficiency and a better aesthetic.
Light fixtures were retrofitted or installed using LED lights to improve energy utilization and prevent
damage to items on display. A new commercial size dehumidifier was installed in the Westside
Community Services Building storage location to provide continuous humidity control for our collection.
The information kiosk that stood near the sidewalk in front of the museum has been removed and an
entirely new concrete approach has been poured from the sidewalk to the front entrance to the
museum. Lastly, the museum wheelchair lift has undergone a major repair with new parts and is
functioning, which allows us to be in compliance with the ADA and serve those with special needs.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The 2017 budget mistakenly removed funding for the Assistant Curator position and a 2017 budget
amendment allowed the Museum to move supplies budget to fund Assistant Curator wage expenses.
The 2018 cost to continue budget restores funding for the Assistant Curator and supplies.
STAFFING SUMMARY
Staffing
General Fund $21,196
FTE 0.00
FTE
General Fund $21,300
FTE 0.00
FTE
Dollars $104
FTE 0.00
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
MUSEUM (530-00)
Materials & Supplies $7,404 $6,279 $9,875 $12,279 $12,279 $2,404
Contractual Services 6,268 5,900 6,500 8,150 8,150 1,650
Professional Development 0 150 300 300 300 0
Capital 3,055 4,800 5,950 4,900 4,900 (1,050)
Total $16,727 $17,129 $22,625 $25,629 $25,629 $3,004
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DESCRIPTIO
N
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 diverse selection of programming options for today’s
active senior.
The City o
f 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.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The City’s support of the Colonial Club increased to $180,000 in the 2017 budget.
Colonial Club
MISSION
Enhance the well-being and independence of older adults.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sun Prairie Colonial Club
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2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Colonial Club continues to see growth in their case management and transportation services.
Funding from alternative sources is unable to meet the increase in service level. The City’s support of
the Colonial Club is increased by $10,000 in the 2018 budget. Ensuring adequate funding for services
allows seniors in the City of Sun Prairie to receive the appropriate service level from the Colonial Club.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM (541-00)
Contractual Services $170,000 $180,000 $180,000 $190,000 $190,000 $10,000
Total $170,000 $180,000 $180,000 $190,000 $190,000 $10,000
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To: City of Sun Prairie
From: Colonial Club Senior Activity Center
Bob Power, Executive Director
Date: August 31, 2017
Re: Request for Municipal Support
Over 47 years ago, the Colonial Club began its work to enhance the well-being and
independence of older adults. As we approach our 50
th year of service to multiple communities
throughout northeast Dane County, we submit this request for financial support for 2018.
Among the many lessons we have learned throughout our history is that we can’t do this alone.
We rely on our financial partners, whether they be at the local, county, state or federal level.
Together we can make a positive difference in the lives of others. We hope you will agree and
look favorably upon this request.
The year of service for 2016 again shows a steady demand for services and support for older
adults and their families. This year we saw some growth in case management service, as well as
a significant rise in transportation. With the addition of two new vehicles last year, demand for
rides increased. Adult day care & supportive home care hours decreased slightly, as did meals.
We attribute the decreases mainly to loss of senior population in the smaller municipalities of our
service area.
Total Colonial Club Service Report Comparison 2009-2016
Year Case
Management
(hours)
Adult Day
Care
(hours)
Meals Supportive
Home Care
(hours)
Transportation
(miles)
2016 2,501 15,232 21,201 5,579 32,932
2015 2,254 15,952 21,864 5,870
25,010
2014 2,258 16,887 21,379 5,197 26,109
2013 2,325 14,956 21,284 4,547 32,726
2012 2,669 15,648 21,234 3,756 31,346
2011 2,606 14,001
22,722 3,294 33,810
2010 2,353 13,534 22,727 2,983 35,335
2009 1,077 13,390 13,031 1,320 21,058
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While overall
statistics were up and down across our entire service area, the following table
shows growth in service delivery in every area for the City of Sun Prairie with the exception of
home-delivered meals which saw a slight decline.
Programs, Servi
ces & Activities utilized by 380 City of Sun Prairie residents
Benefits Received in Hours 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Case Management 1,640 1,389 1,557 1,570 1,622
+3%
Adult Day Center 5,556 5,861 5,758 3,806 6,062
+59%
Supportive Home Care/Respite
Care
3,009 2,758 3,436 4,733 5,024
+6%
Benefits Received in Numbers 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Meals @ Colonial Club 6,478 6,330 7,209 8,171 8,715
+6%
Meals Delivered 6,884 7,725 6,073 6,662 6,173
-7%
Benefits Received in Miles 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Transportation 8,625 9,190 5,913 4,751 10,402
+118%
While the Coloni
al Club is a private 501c3 organization, we operate like a community center,
serving people of all ages and groups of all size.
We serve as host site for the weekly Sun Prairie Rotary Club meetings
We serve as host site for the annual Optimist breakfast
Christ Fellowship Church utilizes our building every Sunday
We became the home to the Sun Prairie Winter Farmers Market in 2015-16
We offer MATC courses to people of all ages
We are an anonymous safe site for a domestic violence program
We host an annual holiday breakfast for a group of developmentally challenged youth
We work with Sun Prairie Parks & Recreation to host classes here
Multiple groups meet here weekly, including Weight Watchers, Alcoholics Anonymous
& Overeaters Anonymous
We are a Sun Prairie voting site
We appreciate the City of Sun Prairie’s support over the years and look forward to our continued
collaboration.
2017 Funding: $180,000
2018 Request: $190,000
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DESCRIPTIO
N
The Parks Maintenance Division provides labor, supplies and utilities for the upkeep of park infrastructure.
Infrastructure includes shelters, play equipment, sports fields, and the maintenance shop. Parks
maintenance staff provide park, park facility and playground maintenance and ensure parks and facilities
are inviting, safe places for recreation. Staff regularly inspect and repair play equipment, sports fields,
shelters, paths, bridges and lawns.
MISSION
Improve quality of life through provision of high quality services, parks, open spaces, facilities and a
variety of programs and special events.
CULTURE, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION
Public Works
Parks Maintenance
Director of City Services /
City Engineer
Director of Public Works
Parks and Forestry
Supervisor
Parks Crewleader
Parks LTE
3.0 LTE
Parks Seasonal
5.0 FTE
Parks
Maintenance
4.5 FTE
Forestry
Maintenance
0.5 FTE
Street Scapes
0.6 FTE
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
In 2017, the Division completed multiple park and facilities upgrades, including an electrical upgrade at
the Family Aquatic Center, pavement seal of five basketball courts to extend useful life, and roof
replacement at the Westwynde neighborhood park shelter.
The Division
completed green space improvements at Stoneridge Community Park and Wyndham Hills
Community Park. The enhancements were partially funded by private donation.
The call volume for
complaints on median and weed maintenance decreased by 75%, due to having staff
dedicated to streetscapes.
Using video ca
meras, parks maintenance staff, IT, and police caught five different groups or individuals
causing damage or stealing in parks.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The budget provides funding and authority for a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position in Public
Works dedicated to cleaning the concession stand and bathhouse. FAC staff have not been able to keep
the bathhouse and concession stand clean in addition to their routine duties.
The City is in
the process of installing athletic/soccer fields at Stoneridge Park and will need to relocate
basketball courts to complete the project. The basketball court relocation cost is $27,500 and will be
financed through capital borrowing.
General Fu
nd balance of $25,400 will be allocated to parks maintenance to merge existing stand-alone
camera systems at five parks with the city’s security camera network. The initiative will also replace two
cameras. These changes will increase camera reliability, increase the City’s ability to capture proof of
vandalism, and reduce camera maintenance.
The Parks Main
tenance Division will purchase and install $45,000 of playground surface material to
ensure safe landing zones under playground structures.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Maintain parks and facilities citywide.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Shelter and gazebo rentals (cleaning) 308
Soccer and Softball field rentals 523
Tree pruning 380 540 220 418
Remove or repair graffiti or damage
to structures
29 42 68 37
STAFFING SU
MMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $457,227 $91,238 $548,465
FTE 6.50 0.00 6.50
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $492,441 $106,040 $598,481
FTE 6.50 0.00 6.50
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $35,214 $14,802 $50,016
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SU
MMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PARKS MAINTENANCE (550-55)
Materials & Supplies $137,871 $271,750 $269,746 $328,286 $338,951 $69,205
Contractual Services 32,564 41,000 45,575 44,700 44,700 (875)
Professional Development 2,015 3,560 3,560 3,810 3,810 250
Capital 407 0 0 25,400 25,400 25,400
Total $172,857 $316,310 $318,881 $402,196 $412,861 $93,980
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DESCRIPTION
The Recreation Department consists of four divisions: Administration, Recreation Services, Family
Aquatic Center and the Historical Museum.
The Administration Division is responsible for coordinating, monitoring and managing these components
to form a system of services that is responsive to the recreational, cultural and preservation needs of
the community.
The Parks and Recreation Director and Recreation Programs Coordinator manage Recreation Services,
with administrative support from the Recreation Department Administrative Assistant. Programs are
generally operated utilizing part-time seasonal labor as well as vendors.
MISSION
Provide quality services, a variety of programs, special events, and facilities, in addition to parks and
open spaces for the benefit of the community.
CULTURE, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION
Recreation Department
Parks and
Recreation
Director
Recreation
Programs
Coordinator
Seasonal
Employees
Administrative
Assistant
Museum Division/
Curator
Assistant
Curator
Registrar
Seasonal
Employees
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Programs are offered under one of the following categories: adult fitness & wellness, adult enrichment,
adult sports, aquatic programs, preschool enrichment, special events, concerts, trips, youth sports, and
youth enrichment. The 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.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLI
GHTS
The Parks and Recreation Department processed a higher percentage of customer registrations online
compared to prior years. Expanded family program offerings in the areas of enrichment and fitness
contributed to higher enrollments; summer program registration was significantly higher than 2016.
Lack of space continues to be an issue during the school year. There are still limitations after utilizing the
Westside Community Services Building and several schools.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLI
GHTS
Two efforts in the 2018 budget seek to improve employee recruitment. Advertising budget expenses will
increase to allow the Department to advertise using multiple media platforms. Second, seasonal wages
increase in 2018 in select areas. Seasonal wages have not increased in eight years, resulting in a lag
behind market rates and difficulty attracting well-qualified applicants. Recreation program fee revenue
will partially offset the increased wage expense.
The decrease in the cost to continue transportation budget aligns with transportation cost trends.
The City of Sun Prairie hosts an annual movie in the park night that fosters positive family development
and a sense of community. The budget provides funding for a second movie in the park night; the events
will be held in June and August.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Offer programs and activities for all ages that effectively meet the recreational, cultural and leisure
needs of the community.
The 2017 figures reflect data as of August 17, 2017.
Provide facilities
that effectively meet the recreational, cultural and leisure needs of the community.
The 2017 figures reflect data as of August 17, 2017.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Adult Enrichment 16 27 53 24 45
Adult Sports 1,010 963 987 951 967
Aquatic Programs 1,691 1,561 1,363 1,295 1,362
Fitness Programs 1,031 990 768 710 612
Preschool Programs 882 713 517 579 416
Special Events & Concerts 2,274 1,340 1,250 1770 1,333
Trips 152 134 116 78 44
Youth Sports 1,412 1,282 992 1,357 911
Youth Enrichment 828 1,061 1,004 1,031 498
Youth/Adult Programs 86 109 91 111 129
Totals 9,382 8,180 7,141 7,906 6,317
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017*
Shelter/Gazebo Reservations 309 301 308 363 237
Athletic Field Reservations 894 621 452 572 384
Westside Community Services Building
Community Room Reservation 836 914 917 846 461
Total 2,039 1,836 1,677 1,781 1,082
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Minimize community investment by charging fees for a portion of program costs.
Summer Recreation Revenue and Expense Comparison
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Summer Program Revenues $129,771 $125,309 $101,977 $100,339 $98,391
Summer Program Expenses $111,535 $110,118 $104,827 $103,888 $100,819
Recovery Percentage 116% 114% 97% 97% 98%
Summer Program Community
Investment
$0 $0 $2,850 $3,549
The 2017 figures reflect data as of August 31, 2017.
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 program that are not included in this calculation.
Spring, Fall a
nd Winter Recreation Revenue and Expense Comparison
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Program Revenues $55,776 $53,211 $76,950 $69,881 $41,183
Program Expenses $43,351 $47,839 $60,639 $73,875 $30,496
Recovery Percentage 129% 111% 127% 95% 135%
Community Investment $0 $0 $0 $3,994
The 2017 figures reflect data as of August 31, 2017.
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 program that are not included in this calculation.
STAFFING SUM
MARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $221,343 $0 $969 $222,312
FTE 3.00 0.00 0.00 3.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $236,048 $0 $969 $237,017
FTE 3.00 0.00 0.00 3.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $14,705 $0 $0 $14,705
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Recreation Administration
2017
2018
Change
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FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $0 $75,940 $0 $75,940
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $0 $87,847 $0 $87,847
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $0 $11,907 $0 $11,907
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Board Total
General Fund $0 $19,660 $0 $19,660
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $0 $22,681 $0 $22,681
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $0 $3,021 $0 $3,021
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Change
Winter Recreation
2017
2018
Summer Recreation
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION (550-51)
Materials & Supplies $19,213 $18,102 $21,079 $22,582 $22,587 $1,508
Contractual Services 6,420 5,800 7,300 7,300 7,300 0
Professional Development 2,387 1,105 4,610 4,500 4,500 (110)
Total $28,020 $25,007 $32,989 $34,382 $34,387 $1,398
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
SUMMER RECREATION (550-53)
Materials & Supplies $9,638 $11,000 $17,044 $15,000 $15,000 ($2,044)
Contractual Services 37,486 30,823 43,500 39,900 39,900 (3,600)
Total $47,124 $41,823 $60,544 $54,900 $54,900 ($5,644)
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
WINTER RECREATION (550-54)
Materials & Supplies $4,553 $5,500 $6,200 $6,500 $6,500 $300
Contractual Services 39,445 32,000 40,200 40,200 40,200 0
Total $43,998 $37,500 $46,400 $46,700 $46,700 $300
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
CONCERTS IN THE PARK (550-57)
Materials & Supplies $60 $104 $150 $250 $250 $100
Contractual Services 4,322 5,401 4,500 6,820 6,820 2,320
Total $4,382 $5,505 $4,650 $7,070 $7,070 $2,420
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DESCRIPTIO
N
Thousands of individuals participate in aquatics programs at the Family Aquatics Center annually.
Aquatics programs include swimming lessons, swim team, lap swimming, water fitness classes, specialty
classes, special events and private group rentals.
The Recreation Director manages the Family Aquatic Center, with the assistance of three part-time
seasonal managers. The Recreation Department Administrative Assistant and a seasonal office assistant
provide administrative support. Programs are generally operated utilizing part-time seasonal labor.
MISSION
Provide aquatics facilities, programs and services that effectively meets the needs of the community.
CULTURE, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION
Recreation Department
Family Aquatic Center
Manager
Assistant
Manager
Concession/
Admission Staff
Lifeguards
Program
Manager
Swim
Instructors
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Programming such as swim lessons and swim team were very successful. Demand for these programs
remains high. However, the Aquatic Center must balance programming such as swim lessons and swim
team and open swim opportunities. We will continue to review scheduling options to encourage higher
open swim attendance while maintaining high program enrollments.
Challenges fo
r the Family Aquatic Center include inconsistent weather and increased competition.
Increased lifeg
uard wages attracted significantly more applicants and increased staff retention.
New lounge c
hairs on the pool deck provided needed seating for patrons.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
General Fund balance will be used to rent a high-end robotic pool vacuum. The vacuum works overnight
in the pool. The city has previously purchased vacuums, but found that repair costs and the limited life
of purchased pool vacuums make rental a more fiscally responsible choice. The estimated rental cost is
$5,000. Second, General Fund balance of $5,000 will be used to purchase shade covers for the pool and
the sand playground area. The existing covers are faded and deteriorating.
The aquatics c
enter will be fitted with cashiering equipment and software utilized at other city facilities.
Security cameras will be installed near cashiering stations. These actions will ensure adequate financial
controls are in place at the FAC. The initiative is funded with $200 in cost to continue repair budget and
$6,880 General Fund balance.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Provide quality aquatics programs to the community.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Swim Lessons 1,402 1,263 1,303 1,243 1,362
Swim Team 239 232 207 188 210
Mini Swim Team 50 50 55 52 37
The 2017 data reflects participation through August 7, 2017.
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Provide convenient, affordable options to enjoy the Family Aquatic Center through season pass sales.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017*
Resident Family 94 98 98 115 108
Non-Resident Family 11 32 24 25 18
Resident Family ½ Price 9 9 20 12 16
Non-Resident Family ½ Price 0 2 5 1 4
Total Family Season Passes 114 141 147 153 146
Resident Individual 25 24 10 17 12
Non-Resident Individual 2 1 1 2 2
Resident Individual ½ Price 2 1 2 2 2
Non-Resident Individual ½ Price 0 0 0 0 0
Total Individual Season Passes 29 26 13 21 16
The 2017 data reflect pass purchases through August 17, 2017.
Provide convenient, affordable options to enjoy the Family Aquatic Center through token sales.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Single Tokens 235 2,149 1,782 610 586
10 Pack Tokens 127 112 174 315 306
Total Number of Tokens Sold 1,505 3,269 3,522 3,760 3,646
The 2017 data reflects purchases through August 17, 2017.
Offer aquatics activities for all ages that effectively meet the recreational, cultural and leisure needs of
the community. This is measured using open swim attendance.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
June 6,924 7,562 6,357 8,921 6,863
July 13,724 7,957 14,852 13,467 11,696
August 8,836 7,762 8,842 8,928 5,580
Total 29,484 23,281 30,051 31,316 24,139
The 2017 data reflect attendance as of August 7, 2017.
Minimize community investment by offsetting expenses with user fees.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
FAC Revenues $187,972 $184,078 $191,484 $210,241 $195,135
FAC Expenses $231,790 $241,214 $322,391 $273,910 $240,496
Recovery Percentage 81% 76% 59% 77% 82%
Community Investment $43,818 $57,136 $130,907 $63,669
The 2017 figures reflect fiscal information as of August 7, 2017.
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STAFFING SUMMARY
Seasonal
General Fund $171,258
Seasonal
General Fund $180,121
Seasonal
Dollars $8,863
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER (255)
Materials & Supplies 63,189 60,478 60,850 67,000 67,000 $6,150
Contractual Services 39,372 38,100 49,000 43,300 43,300 (5,700)
Professional Development 315 600 600 600 600 0
Capital 20,351 4,702 4,500 16,580 16,580 12,080
Total $123,227 $103,880 $114,950 $127,480 $127,480 $12,530
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DESCRIPTION
The Planning Division is responsible for the long-range planning activities of the City, as well as the
implementation of many of the City’s plans, development policies and development regulations. The
Division coordinates the review of development applications and development agreements among
various City departments and agencies. It presents staff recommendations related to the development
agreement to the Plan Commission or other boards and committees as needed. The Planning staff works
closely with applicants, other City officials and the public on various development and code related
issues. The Division works with regional agencies and staff from other levels of government to
coordinate the City’s plans and regulations with other municipalities and jurisdictions. Last, the Division
works with other City departments to provide information, mapping, or other assistance as needed.
MISSION
Maintain and enhance the community’s quality of life by encouraging quality development, efficient
land use, and sound economic growth.
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Community Development
Planning Division
Planning Director
Principal Planner Planner
2.0 FTE
Administrative Assistant
.75 FTE
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Planning Department had a challenging year due to a high caseload and the submittal of several
fairly complex reviews. In addition to processing 102 development applications and courtesy reviews
and 120 zoning permits through July, staff has been involved in several notable projects in 2017. The
Planning Department worked with the Economic Development Division and a consultant to complete
the Central Main Street Redevelopment Plan; an update of the West Main Street Corridor Plan that was
adopted in 2007. The Department worked with a consultant to develop design standards for the
Suburban Industrial zoning district to replace the standards contained in the Business Park Covenants. In
addition, the Department was involved in the negotiation and preparation of several development
agreements and land purchases.
The following
graphic provides an overview of development activity since 2000. As noted above, the
Division has processed 102 items through July of this year.
*Through July 2017
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The 2018 Planning Division cost to continue budget is very similar to 2017. There are minimal cost
increases due to a slight increase in association dues and a one-time expense for administrative office
furniture.
A full-time plann
er will be added to the Division’s staff in April 2018. This position will allow the Division
to provide assistance with the implementation of transportation initiatives, update and implement the
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comprehensive plan, support development review, properly enforce zoning laws, and provide expertise
in housing policy, programs, and laws.
The budget
allows for carryover of $30,000 in 2017 funding and provides an additional $103,000 in
designated fund balance to procure a vendor to create a new comprehensive plan. The comprehensive
plan outlines guiding principles, policies, and recommendations for city development. The existing plan
was created in 2009. It does not reflect current market conditions nor does it accurately reflect citizens’
current attitudes toward city growth and development. The comprehensive planning process will
educate the community on important market trends and conditions and provide perspective on complex
issues that affect the City’s future. The vendor will be expected to engage the community and solicit
input; this process will allow the comprehensive plan to provide a conduit for community leaders to
better understand the needs and desires of the overall community.
PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENT
Provide timely review and approval of development and zoning requests while following City standards.
The Zoning Ordinance states that staff reviewed development requests should be completed in 10 or
fewer working days, with either an approval or comments provided to the applicant on any outstanding
items or items in need of correction in order to secure approval.
Timeliness of staff reviews
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Avg work days for full approval of
staff review items (site plans, SUPs,
CSMs)
6.2 days 11.5
days
Review and iss
ue zoning permits in 3 days or less.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Avg days for zoning permit review 1.97
days
1.84
days
2.6 days 2.0 days
Data reported for 2017 reflect reviews through July.
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The effectiveness of planning staff recommendations to the Plan Commission can be measured by how
often these recommendations are accepted, modified, or rejected.
Measure 2015 2016 2017
Total Submissions 53 46 32
Upheld 45 37 27
Modified 8 7 5
Rejected 0 2 0
Neutral 0 0 0
*Data reported for 2017 reflect reviews through August.
STAFFING SU
MMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Boards Total
General Fund $328,856 $1,068 $1,800 $331,724
FTE 3.75 0.00 0.00 3.75
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $414,370 $1,145 $1,938 $417,452
FTE 4.75 0.00 0.00 4.75
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $85,514 $77 $138 $85,728
FTE 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PLANNING (610-00)
Materials & Supplies $491 $740 $740 $2,974 $2,974 $2,234
Contractual Services 2,897 37,500 37,500 110,500 110,500 73,000
Professional Development 5,624 5,730 5,700 6,880 6,880 1,180
Capital 0 0 0 1,875 1,875 1,875
Total $9,012 $43,970 $43,940 $122,229 $122,229 $78,289
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DESCRIPTIO
N
The Economic Development Division consists of three full-time employees and is charged with providing
technical assistance to new and existing businesses throughout the City of Sun Prairie. This can include
working with existing or potential developers, business owners/operators, and marketing the City as a
great place to live and work.
Currently, th
e Division’s key areas of focus are the facilitation of development agreements for
redevelopment projects, particularly in the City’s Tax Increment Finance Districts, business retention
MISSION
Improve the economic well-being of the community through targeted efforts that 1) facilitate private
sector job creation and retention of employment opportunities with competitive, living wage levels of
compensation, 2) enhance and expand the local property tax base, 3) provide resources to local
businesses that will increase the skill level of the local workforce, and 4) provide residents the
opportunity for a better quality of life and general betterment of the City as a whole.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Community Development Department
Economic Development Division
Director of Economic
Development
Economic Development
Specialist
Downtown Business
Improvement District
Manager/Marketing Specialist
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surveys and hosting retention events, and conducting targeted outbound marketing efforts on available
buildings and properties, as well as for the City of Sun Prairie in general. The Economic Development
Division provides staff support to the Community Development Authority (CDA), Downtown Business
Improvement District (BID), Sun Prairie Tourism Commission, and Ad-Hoc Committee for Transportation
(ended May 2017). In addition, staff coordinate efforts with workforce development resources from
local, regional, and State agencies.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There is additional interest in Sun Prairie sites, primarily due to the increasing awareness of the Sun
Prairie Business Park expansion amongst commercial realtors. Division staff have worked on the
Business Park Expansion, including the TID 12 Amendment, creation of TID 13 for the private business
park, central Main Street Corridor Redevelopment Plan, and the sale of two City owned lots.
Time demands from existing projects have greatly limited the amount of staff time available for general
marketing and formal business retention efforts.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
The Economic Development Division will be allocating the same resources as in 2017 to address the
priorities recommended by staff and approved the City Administrator and the City Council.
PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENT
Workforce development
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Formal Retention Contacts 15 68 109 65
Workforce Development Efforts 10 10
Targeted Marketing Efforts &
Presentations
10 10
The data for 2017 reflects information through September 1, 2017.
Retain and expand businesses in Sun Prairie.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Major Projects 7 9 10 6
Targeted Marketing Efforts &
Presentations
4 19 13 6
Contacts with Potential Start Ups 0 4 3 2
Lot Sales/Acres Sold 1/5.0 0/0 2/15.9 2/1.66
The data for 2017 reflects information through September 1, 2017.
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $116,912 $0 $116,912
Special Revenue** $22,892 $0 $22,892
BID** $53,416 $0 $53,416
TIF $76,005 $0 $76,005
Total $269,225 $0 $269,225
FTE 3.00 0.00 3.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $278,186 $0 $278,186
Special Revenue 0 $0 $0
BID $0 $0 $0
TIF $0 $0 $0
Total $278,186 $0 $278,186
FTE 3.00 0.00 3.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $8,961 $0 $8,961
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (620-00)
Materials & Supplies $1,886 $0 $1,379 $634 $635 ($744)
Contractual Services 7,006 18,100 18,100 18,100 18,100 0
Professional Development 3,877 9,395 9,580 6,800 6,800 (2,780)
Total $12,769 $27,495 $29,059 $25,534 $25,535 ($3,524)
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MISSION
Improve quality of life through provision of high quality services, parks, open spaces, facilities and a
variety of programs and special events.
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Public Works
Parks - Forestry
Director of City Services / City
Engineer
Director of Public Works
Parks and Forestry
Supervisor
Parks Maintenance
4.5 FTE
Forestry
Maintenance
0.5 FTE
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DESCRIPTION
Provide a healthy, managed urban forest for the community to enhance City aesthetic and recreational
value and assist in cooling. The Forestry Division’s arborists accomplish this by staying current on tree
health issues, providing interested parties with information about forestry, and responding
appropriately to protect current trees. The Division tracks City tree inventory and enforces City tree
ordinances.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Division Continued to treat 175 ash trees to extend life of the trees and educated residents on the
hazards of the ash trees not removed or treated for Emerald Ash Borer.
Trained two staff members for certification of the Wisconsin Arborist Association. One has completed
the exam to become a certified arborist and one will complete the process by the end of the year.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
Funding for the continuation of the treatment of Ash Trees due to Emerald Ash Borer.
Funding continuation for planting of street trees for removed trees.
PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENT
Take appropriate action to respond to the Emerald Ash Borer.
Measure 2015 2016 2017
Ash tree treatment 150 480 125
Ash Tree replacement 800
Plant new tree
s and maintain existing trees within the City.
Measure 2015 2016 2017
Tree removals and stump grinding 820 54
New resident tree planting 95 90 110
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $69,141 $961 $70,102
FTE 1.00 0.00 1.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
General Fund $76,422 $973 $77,395
FTE 1.00 0.00 1.00
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $7,281 $12 $7,293
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SU
MMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
FORESTRY (650-00)
Materials & Supplies 1,758 4,257 4,250 5,000 5,000 $750
Contractual Services 124,885 25,075 25,075 92,575 92,575 67,500
Professional Development 1,378 2,200 2,225 2,700 2,700 475
Capital 3,263 0 0 0 0 0
Total $131,284 $31,532 $31,550 $100,275 $100,275 $68,725
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2018 APPROVED BUDGET
Transfers
2015 2016 8/31/17 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
TRANSFERS
OTHER FINANCING USES
10069000-572000 TRANSFER 817,158$ 392,539$ 1,532,844$ 1,703,739$ 1,782,839$ 1,913,969$ 1,901,856$ 119,017$
SUB-TOTAL 817,158 392,539 1,532,844 1,703,739 1,782,839 1,913,969 1,901,856 119,017
TOTAL TRANSFERS 817,158$ 392,539$ 1,532,844$ 1,703,739$ 1,782,839$ 1,913,969$ 1,901,856$ 119,017$
Taxi Planning Grant 5,000 - - (5,000)
Park Fund Transfer 9,248 - - (9,248)
Aquatic Center Transfer - 16,880 16,880 -
Library Special Revenue Fund 1,422,740 1,553,247 1,561,134 41,256
Refuse Transfer 14,933 17,668 17,668 2,735
Fleet Fund Transfer 62,644 37,000 17,000 (62,644)
Transit Transfer 189,174 189,174 189,174 -
Transfer to Capital Projects - 100,000 100,000 100,000
1,703,739 1,913,969 1,901,856 67,099
.
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DESCRIPTIO
N
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 large, and one member of the common council.
The Transit Commission acts as the oversight authority for the taxi service and makes recommendations
for changes to the taxi services.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Transit Commission is in year three of a five-year contract with the current taxi provider. In June
2017, the Commission started an on demand pilot program connecting riders to Madison Metro at East
Towne Mall. This program eliminated the rigid shuttle structure of an unsuccessful past program.
The Transit Commission, with assistance from city staff, is planning to apply for a Federal Transportation
Administration 5304 Planning Grant to assist in determining the needs of the community. The grant will
fund 80% of grant-related expenses and the 2017 City budget provided funding for 20% of cost.
MISSION
Provide affordable and reliable transportation to the citizens of the City of Sun Prairie.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Grants and Donations
Transit Commission
Transit Commission
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2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The share-ride taxi contract with the current vendor allows for a cost of living (COLA) increase in years
three, four, and five. The 2017 increase was lower than budgeted. The COLA increase in 2018 is an
estimated 2% increase in the hourly rate. It is assumed that the city will continue to apply for state aid to
fund a portion of this program.
Through th
e Transportation Summit and the Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation, the community has
provided feedback to indicate the demand for transportation has increased as the city has grown. The
budget adds 2,000 transportation hours and three accessible minivans to ensure adequate service
levels. The additional hours cost of $63,060 will be funded one-half by state aid and one-half by program
participant fares. The three minivans will cost an estimated $102,000 and will be purchased with 70
percent federal grant funding and 30 percent local match from the transit fund balance.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Report state required performance measures.
Measure 2015 2016 2017
Trips/Capita 1.838 1.928 2.000
Hours/Capita .783 .819 .840
Trips/Hour 2.347 2.354 2.566
Fares/Expense 24.7% 27.9% 28.0%
Expenses/Hour $30.57 $30.57 $30.91
Increase servi
ce and availability.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Ridership 72,231 83,436 58,065 62,433 38,248
Fare Revenues $184,140 $228,157 $198,067 $207,679 $132,707
Reduced Fare Applications 96 150 155 127 65
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
TRANSIT PROGRAM
State Transit Aid 437,641$ 416,275$ 466,186$ 484,616$ 484,616$ $18,430
Program Fares 207,679 227,498 205,000 225,207 225,207 20,207
Donations 200 1,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 0
Fund Balance Applied 0 0 20,000 44,473 44,473 24,473
Transfers In 184,363 194,174 194,174 189,174 189,174 (5,000)
Total Revenues $829,883 $838,947 $886,860 $944,970 $944,970 $58,110
Fleet Charges $6,268 $0 $0 $30,600 $30,600 $30,600
Prof Services : Taxi Contract 810,839 802,021 866,860 914,370 914,370 47,510
Total Expenditures $817,107 $802,021 $866,860 $944,970 $944,970 $78,110
Expenditures
Revenues
TRANSIT PROGRAM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance ($106,127) ($93,351) ($93,351) ($73,351) ($73,351)
Additions 829,883 838,947 886,860 944,970 944,970
Expenses 817,107 802,021 866,860 944,970 944,970
Ending Fund Balance ($93,351) ($56,425) ($73,351) ($73,351) ($73,351)
Prior Year Payments Due from 113,369 145,662 145,662 145,662 145,662
Net Program Balance $20,018 $89,237 $72,311 $72,311 $72,311
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DESCRIPTIO
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The Commission has five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. One
member must represent the Wisconsin hotel and motel industry. Commission members serve one-year
terms at the pleasure of the Mayor and may serve multiple terms. The Chamber of Commerce appoints
one member as liaison to the Commission. The liaison functions as an ex-officio non-voting member and
cannot be counted for purposes of quorum. The Sun Prairie Tourism Commission is governed by Wis. Stat.
§66.0165 (2013) and City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Municipal Code §2.56.010, §3.20.150 (2013).
Seventy (70) per
cent of room tax collected is forwarded to the Commission to promote tourism and its
development, while thirty (30) percent is allocated as general fund revenue. The Commission may not
use room tax revenue to construct or develop a lodging facility.
The Commissi
ons activities focus on creating and maintaining an ongoing strategic brand positioning and
marketing for the City as a place to live and work. It financially supports marketing for annual
community events and one-time events that positively impact overnight hotel stays. It provides
assistance in recruitment of new events to the Sun Prairie community that increase overnight hotel
stays.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Tourism Commission entered into a contract with Discover Wisconsin for the creation of a Sun
Prairie themed episode, the expense will be split between 2017 and 2018.
Continue sponsorships for a variety of events which promote overnight stays.
MISSION
Coordinate tourism promotion and development in the City.
SPECIAL REVENUE
Grants and Donations
Tourism Commission
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First year of a five-year contract with Sun Prairie Ice Arena, for the promotion of Sun Prairie and its
hotels via an electronic kiosk in the lobby.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
The room tax rate will increase from 5.5% to 7% on January 1, 2018.
Staff recommends contracting with an Administrative agency to manage funds and to create a multi-
year plan to coordinate potential tourism efforts, strategic branding and tourism fund management.
Increase overall budget to help generate overnight stays.
PERFORMANCE MEAS
UREMENT
Promote events to increase hotel stays.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Events Sponsored 5 3 6 3
Annual Room Tax Revenue $62,820 $73,217 $74,555 $46,127
The room tax rate increased from 4% to 5.5% in 2017.
The 2017 data reflects activities through August 31, 2017.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
TOURISM
Public Accommodation Tax 51,927$ $72,202 $45,000 $80,626 $80,626 $35,626
Investment Income 548 300 0 0 0 0
Total Revenues $52,475 $72,502 $45,000 $80,626 $80,626 $35,626
Professional Services $30,388 $35,584 $47,700 $27,700 $27,700 ($20,000)
Total Expenditures $30,388 $35,584 $47,700 $27,700 $27,700 ($20,000)
Revenues
Expenditures
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TOURISM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $152,305 $173,844 $173,844 $171,144 $171,144
Additions 51,927 72,202 45,000 80,626 80,626
Expenses 30,388 35,584 47,700 27,700 27,700
Ending Fund Balance $173,844 $210,462 $171,144 $224,070 $224,070
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DESCRIPTION
The police programs special revenue fund segregates grant funding and donations designated for a
specific purpose from general fund revenues and expenditures.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The City received a $4,000 law enforcement safety grant from the State of Wisconsin to target traffic
safety.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2018 budget.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Grants and Donations
Police Programs
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
POLICE PROGRAMS
Grants $3,487 $4,000 $0 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
Donations 7,290 6,425 6,388 4,500 4,500 (1,888)
Miscellaneous 81 0 0 0 0 0
Total Revenues $10,858 $10,425 $6,388 $8,500 $8,500 $2,112
Operating Supplies $3,487 $1,000 $3,355 $3,355 $3,355 $0
Operating Supplies : K9 Program 1,345 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Shop With A Cop 3,834 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 0
Capital Expenditures 0 3,220 0 0 0 0
Total Expenditures $8,666 $11,220 $10,355 $10,355 $10,355 $0
POLICE PROGRAMS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $1,742 $3,934 $3,934 (33) 3,139
Additions 10,858 10,425 6,388 8,500 8,500
Expenses 8,666 11,220 10,355 10,355 10,355
Ending Fund Balance $3,934 $3,139 ($33) ($1,888) $1,284
Revenues
Expenditures
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DESCRIPTION
The State of Wisconsin provides funding to local ambulance service providers using a formula comprised
of a minimum base-funding amount plus a supplemental amount based on population. The funds can be
used for emergency medical technician training and licensure expenses, purchase of ambulance
vehicles, vehicle equipment and emergency medical service non-disposable supplies and equipment.
The funds cannot supplant City EMS funding.
This fund a
lso receives periodic donations to support the Sun Prairie EMS.
2017 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
The City received $4,690 in state grant funds in 2017.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2018 budget.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Grants and Donations
EMS Funding Assistance Program
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
State grants $4,664 $4,700 $18,520 $18,520 $18,520 $0
Donations 300 25 0 0 0 0
Transfers In 0 22,106 0 0 0 0
Total Revenues $4,964 $26,831 $18,520 $18,520 $18,520 $0
Operating Supplies $3,203 $9,357 $18,520 $18,520 $18,520 $0
Total Expenditures $3,203 $9,357 $18,520 $18,520 $18,520 $0
EMS FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $500 $2,261 $2,261 $2,261 $2,261
Additions 4,964 26,831 18,520 18,520 18,520
Expenses 3,203 9,357 18,520 18,520 18,520
Ending Fund Balance $2,261 $19,735 $2,261 $2,261 $2,261
Revenues
Expenditures
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DESCRIPTION
The risk programs special revenue fund segregates grants or other revenue designated for a specific
purpose from general fund revenues and expenditures.
2017 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2017 budget.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2018 budget.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Grants and Donations
Risk
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
RISK PROGRAM
Safety Grant $6,316 $0 $7,000 $0 $0 ($7,000)
Total Revenues $6,316 $0 $7,000 $0 $0 ($7,000)
Professional Services $1,147 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Operating Supplies 2,540 0 7,000 0 0 (7,000)
Repairs & Maintenance 2,321 0 0 0 0 0
Total Expenditures $6,008 $0 $7,000 $0 $0 ($7,000)
RISK SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $308 $308 $308 $308
Additions 6,316 0 7,000 0 0
Expenses 6,008 0 7,000 0 0
Ending Fund Balance $308 $308 $308 $308 $308
Revenues
Expenditures
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DESCRIPTION
The museum programs special revenue fund segregates donations designated for a specific purpose
from general fund revenues and expenditures.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2017 budget.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2018 budget.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Grants and Donations
Museum Programs
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
MUSEUM PROGRAMS
Donations $4,652 $2,074 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $0
Total Revenues $4,652 $2,074 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $0
Operating Supplies $1,358 $2,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $0
Total Expenditures $1,358 $2,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $0
MUSEUM PROGRAM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $17,256 23,266 23,266 37,266 37,266
Additions 4,652 2,074 7,000 7,000 7,000
Expenses 1,358 2,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Ending Fund Balance $20,550 $23,340 $23,266 $37,266 $37,266
Revenues
Expenditures
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DESCRIPTION
The parks and recreation special revenue fund segregates revenue designated for a specific purpose
from general fund revenues and expenditures. The primary sources of revenue are discount ticket
revenues (the city receives a small per ticket fee for each ticket sold) and donations.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2017 budget.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2018 budget.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Grants and Donations
Parks and Recreation
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PARKS AND RECREATION
Donations $3,198 $200 $500 $500 $500 $0
WPRA Discount Tickets 811 6,205 7,535 700 700 (6,835)
Scholarship Funds 0 6,848 6,848 0 0 (6,848)
Total Revenues $4,009 $13,253 $14,883 $1,200 $1,200 ($13,683)
Operating Supplies $3,198 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Professional Services 1,800 0 0 0 0 0
Meetings & Training 0 1,350 2,000 2,000 2,000 0
Total Expenditures $4,998 $1,350 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $0
PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $0 ($989) ($989) $11,894 $11,894
Additions 4,009 13,253 14,883 1,200 1,200
Expenses 4,998 1,350 2,000 2,000 2,000
Ending Fund Balance ($989) $10,914 $11,894 $11,094 $11,094
Expenditures
Revenues
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DESCRIPTIO
N
The Economic Development Division provides technical assistance to new and existing businesses
throughout the City of Sun Prairie. This can include working with existing or potential developers,
business owners/operators, and marketing the City as a great place to live and work.
The Division’
s key areas of focus are the facilitation of development agreements for redevelopment
projects with an emphasis in the City’s Tax Increment Finance Districts, business retention surveys,
hosting retention events, and conducting targeted outbound marketing efforts on available properties.
MISSION
Improve the economic well-being of the community through targeted efforts that 1) facilitate private
sector job creation and retention of employment opportunities with competitive, living wage levels of
compensation, 2) enhance and expand the local property tax base, 3) provide resources to local
businesses that will increase the skill level of the local workforce, and 4) provide residents the
opportunity for a better quality of life and general betterment of the City as a whole.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Grants and Donations
Economic Development
Director of Economic
Development
Economic Development
Specialist
Downtown Business
Improvement District
Manager/Marketing Specialist
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The Economic Development Division provides staff support to the Community Development Authority
(CDA), Downtown Business Improvement District (BID), Sun Prairie Tourism Commission, and Ad-Hoc
Committee for Transportation (ended May 2017). In addition, staff coordinate efforts with workforce
development resources from local, regional, and State agencies.
The Specia
l Revenue Fund segregates funding designated for a specific purpose from general fund
Economic Development expenditures.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There is significant interest in Sun Prairie sites, primarily due to the increasing awareness of the Sun
Prairie Business Park expansion amongst commercial realtors. Division staff have worked on the
Business Park Expansion, including the TID 12 Amendment, creation of TID 13 for the private business
park, central Main Street Corridor Redevelopment Plan, and the sale of two City owned lots.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
There are no notable changes.
FINANCIAL SU
MMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Transfers In: BID $0 $53,416 $53,416 $0 $0 ($53,416)
Transfers In: TIF 0 22,893 22,893 0 0 (22,893)
Total Revenues $0 $76,309 $76,309 $0 $0 ($76,309)
Revenues
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Prairie 2018 Budget
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
Wages $0 $48,689 $48,689 $0 $0 ($48,689)
Overtime 0 53 0 0 0 0
Social Security 0 3,725 3,725 0 0 (3,725)
Retirement 0 3,314 3,311 0 0 (3,311)
Health Insurance 0 12,114 16,680 0 0 (16,680)
Life Insurance 0 62 216 0 0 (216)
Dental Insurance 0 1,072 1,290 0 0 (1,290)
Office Supplies 0 400 400 0 0 (400)
Communications 0 0 55 0 0 (55)
Total Expenditures $0 $69,429 $74,366 $0 $0 ($74,366)
Expenditures
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 $1,943 $1,943
Additions 0 76,309 76,309 0 0
Expenses 0 69,429 74,366 0 0
Ending Fund Balance $0 $6,880 $1,943 $1,943 $1,943
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DESCRIPTIO
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The City’s goal is to ensure the impact fee program is administered fairly, consistently and within the
scope and parameters of the State statutes that regulate the imposition of such fees. The program’s
purpose is to ensure that new development on the Westside pays its fair share for the benefits that
roadway projects in the district provide.
In 2014, the Traffic Impact Fee program was updated to account for changes in the planned street
projects and to account for actual construction costs and impact fees collected to-date vs. estimated at
the time the program was adopted. Updates to the City’s impact fee ordinance addressed ambiguities in
the ordinance and designated the Community Development Director as the Impact Fee Administrator.
The per-trip impact fee was increased as part of the Ordinance amendment.
In 2016, the fee was updated again to account for significant changes in the City’s land use plan, and the
fee was modestly increased. The fee increase in 2016 allows for collection of the full Westside share of
infrastructure.
MISSION
Ensure that development projects within the City’s Westside Neighborhood contribute a fair share
toward the cost of new arterial street infrastructure that is needed to serve the area.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Westside Traffic Impact Fee
Westside Traffic Impact Fee Fund
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
In 2017, the following projects were completed: Brooks Drive reconstruction (partial project), east leg of
Blue Aster/Grand Traffic Signals, STH 19 Bike Path, Reiner Road/O’Keeffe Avenue intersection expansion
and signalization design.
The expansion and signalization of the intersection of Reiner Road and O’Keeffe Avenue was delayed
due to higher than anticipated bids received. It is likely that this project will be completed in 2018.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The 2018 CIP planned for several projects with a Traffic Impact Fee component. This includes the
reconstruction of Reiner Road and design work for the Grand/Hoepker intersection expansion and
Rattman Road reconstruction projects. In addition, the second half of the Thompson-Brooks Connection
(the S. Thompson Road portion of the project) is scheduled for 2018.
FINANCIAL SU
MMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
WESTSIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE FUND
Impact Fees - Single Family $99,384 $115,000 $50,000 $55,000 $55,000 $5,000
Impact Fees - Multi Family 5,472 165,000 15,000 30,000 30,000 15,000
Impact Fees - Nonresidential 117,704 700,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 50,000
Investment Income 15,134 10,000 2,000 7,500 7,500 5,500
Total Revenues $237,694 $990,000 $117,000 $192,500 $192,500 $75,500
Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
Transfer Out 11,511 938,691 1,356,128 1,614,719 1,614,719 258,591
Total Expenditures $11,511 $938,691 $1,356,128 $1,639,719 $1,639,719 $283,591
Revenues
Expenditures
WESTSIDE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE: FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance 2,071,304$ 2,297,487$ 2,297,487$ 1,058,359$ 1,058,359$
Additions 237,694$ 990,000$ 117,000$ 192,500$ 192,500$
Expenses 11,511$ 938,691$ 1,356,128$ 1,639,719$ 1,639,719$
Ending Fund Balance 2,297,487$ 2,348,796$ 1,058,359$ (388,860)$ (388,860)$
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DESCRIPTION
The Sun Prairie Media Center (SPMC) exists to ensure that Sun Prairie residents stay informed and
connected to their community. Residents of all ages can acquire technical knowledge and access to
create their own media messages across multiple and varied platforms. The SPMC provides coverage of
local sports, community events, church services, and other happenings in Sun Prairie. Citizens have
unfiltered access to the proceedings of their local government through SPMC coverage of city meetings.
The SPMC consists of three major entities: The TV channels KIDS-4 and KSUN and the community radio
station 103.5 FM the Sun Community Radio. All entities run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both KSUN
and 103.5 FM the Sun are available to livestream and on-demand online.
MISSION
Serving Sun Prairie by educating, informing, entertaining, and empowering its citizens through
programming produced by Sun Prairie residents for Sun Prairie residents. The SPMC strives to ensure
that citizens maintain access rights not only to governmental proceedings, but also to a variety of
media-making tools to create messages across multiple media platforms.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Sun Prairie Media Center
Executive Director
Program
Coordinator (KSUN)
Program
Coordinator
(KIDS-4)
0.88 FTE
Program
Coordinator
(103.5 FM Radio)
Production
Specialists
LTE
Promotion
Coordinator
0.5 FTE
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SPMC accomplishes its mission using paid and volunteer staff. An August 2017 count indicated 73
resident volunteers and approximately 55 KIDS-4 crewmembers contribute programming and media
coverage on a regular basis.
The SPMC staff takes the nature of the changing media landscape seriously. The department strives to
keep its facilities and equipment modern and user-friendly by researching media product innovations
and implementing them into the SPMC.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
SPMC acquired a 2017 Honda Odyssey van donated by Wilde East Towne Honda. This replaced the
Media Center’s need to borrow a city vehicle. The van has proven indispensable to getting to the events
the Media Center covers/broadcasts. The van is also used by the Public Library for outreach efforts.
To ensure continuous broadcast of the radio station SPMC purchased and installed radomes on the
radio antenna located at the Sheehan Park Water Tower. These protective devices have eliminated any
weather-related outages since they were installed in early 2017.
Four Media Center staff attended the national Alliance for Community Media conference, providing staff
with education on new trends, new technologies, and new/potential regulations.
The SPMC increased the number of iMac workstations from six to eight; this allows entire KIDS-4 crews
to edit their projects at the same time. This upgrade will result in increased software licensing fees. In
addition, we have added a new curtain and new green screen.
From an IT standpoint, the Media Center purchased additional storage capacity for its media files. The
SPMC is working with the city IT department to merge the Media Center network into the city network
and reviewing, updating, and strengthening security measures.
The increase in activity at the Media Center has resulted in an increase in volunteer hours and staff time.
SPMC revenues and a part-time vacancy were able to cover the increased expenditures in 2017.
The Council chamber technology refresh will update technology used by Media Center staff.
A new cable provider, TDS, started providing Sun Prairie service this fall. TDS is planning to charge SPMC
a fee to be included in their electronic program guide; Charter does not charge for this service.
SPMC revenues have increased, partly due to increasing the KIDS-4 program fee by 40% this year.
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2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Media Center will begin to charge an annual $50 fee to individuals using the center and its
equipment. A portion of the fee may be offset by volunteer shifts.
The Media Cen
ter charges a fee for KIDS-4 classes, to offset a portion of staff and equipment expenses.
The fee will be increased from $100 to $140 in 2018 due to increased equipment costs. The fee increase
is expected to generate an additional $4,200 per year.
The profess
ional services budget is increased $2,850 to provide funding for higher music licensing costs
and software agreements. The station pays fees and broadcast charges to music distributors. A failure to
pay these fees could result in the loss of our station license.
The amount
paid for IT support is expected to increase as cybersecurity is strengthened and the Media
Center network is merged with the city network. The IT Department’s Support Specialist position
increase to full time is partially funded by the CATV fund.
The Sun Prairie
Media Center offers 24-hour programming. To allow after-hours access while
maintaining security, the Center will install a swipe card entry system. The estimated system cost is
$5,000.
The Media Cente
r will purchase an asset management system to track equipment checkouts, studio
reservations, class reservations, and volunteer hours. The estimated cost is $2,000.
The Media Cen
ter will purchase the InfoVue system to add a wide variety of short-form programming,
data feeds, slide shows, and other content to the Media Center’s channels. The system will cost an
estimated $4,950. The cost is partially offset by a decrease the current system’s annual $1,000 expense.
The Sun Prairie
Media Center will begin to close caption its programming, particularly live city meetings.
Although FCC regulation or other law does not mandate this action, the Media Center strives to meet
the needs of all residents, including residents with hearing issues. People who come to city meetings
have the option of using an assisted hearing device; the Media Center will be providing a similar type of
service to those residents who view the meetings from home.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Utilize volunteers to provide programming.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
projected
Volunteer Hours 4,264 4,186 6,017 6,420
103.5 The Sun Programs Produced N/A 240 1,924 2,424
KSUN Programs Produced 1,134 1,215 1,584 1,448
Note: The City introduced the radio station in late 2015.
KIDS-4 and summer workshop participation.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
KIDS-4 Crew Members 52 51 56 60
Summer Workshops 34 40 57 70
Revenue from KIDS-4/workshops $7,100 $8,870 $9,755 $15,265
The 2017 data reflects a year-end projection using data from January-August.
Without access t
o traditional ratings, this chart measures ways we build awareness of our organization.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
(projected)
Internet Page Views 46,696 62,529 75,849 80,513
Sports Sponsorships 11 10 10 11
Graduation Sponsorships 8 11 13 15
Sponsorship Revenue $6,750 $9,100 $10,400 $11,850
STAFFING SU
MMARY
FTE LTE Board Total
CATV Fund $269,916 $12,027 $517 $282,460
FTE 4.38 0.80 0.00 5.18
FTE LTE Board Total
CATV Fund $306,629 $10,172 $517 $317,318
FTE 4.38 0.80 0.00 5.18
FTE LTE Board Total
Dollars $36,713 -$1,855 $0 $34,858
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
SUN PRAIRIE MEDIA CENTER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Franchise Fees $369,688 $361,500 $350,000 $394,213 $394,213 $44,213
Investment Income 1,128 500 - 500 500 500
Insurance Dividends 1,398 269 369 438 438 69
Misc. Revenues 26,873 35,000 18,095 30,350 30,350 12,255
Total Revenues $399,087 $397,269 $368,464 $425,501 $425,501 $57,037
Materials & Supplies $29,503 $20,488 $19,363 $16,994 $16,994 ($2,369)
Contractual Services 38,621 26,100 19,922 22,775 22,775 2,853
Insurance 888 877 973 1,194 1,194 221
Professional Development 3,086 8,500 2,120 1,230 1,230 (890)
Capital Expenditures 28,402 31,000 50,600 26,958 26,958 (23,642)
Total Expenditures $100,500 $86,965 $92,978 $69,151 $69,151 ($23,827)
CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION: OPERATING FUND
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $319,078 $345,860 $345,860 $348,583 $348,583
Additions 399,087 397,269 368,464 425,501 425,501
Expenses 372,305 394,546 396,672 417,780 418,078
Ending Fund Balance $345,860 $348,583 $317,652 $356,304 $356,006
CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION: REPLACEMENT FUND
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $29,703 $23,599 $23,599 $20,099 $20,099
Additions 21,500 21,500 21,500 21,500 21,500
Expenses 27,604 25,000 50,600 26,950 26,950
Ending Fund Balance $23,599 $20,099 ($5,501) $14,649 $14,649
CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION: PATRICK MARSH
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Patrick Marsh $2,150 $2,150 $2,150 $2,150 $2,150
TOTAL CABLE ACCESS TELEVISION BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
TOTAL FUND BALANCE $371,609 $370,832 $314,301 $373,103 $372,805
Revenues
Expenditures
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DESCRIPTIO
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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 City 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.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
In 2017, the City began replacing original carts from the original automatic cart program. The
Department completed a competitive procurement process to choose a waste and recycling vendor. The
vendor increased curbside yard waste collection from two to four times a year.
Refuse &
Recycling
0.5 LTE
MISSION
Provide a clean and safe environment for Sun Prairie residents by providing refuse and recycling
solutions.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Refuse and Recycling
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2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There are no notable changes in the 2018 budget.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Work Orders 153 69 64 82
Units Collected 9,468 9,661 9,788 9,899
Contractor Cost per Unit $11.19 $11.45 $8.90 $9.20
Recycling Collection (tons) 1,838 2,763 2,584 1,625
Refuse Collection (tons) 4,460 7,250 7,185 4,194
Yard Waste Processed (Cu. Yards) 7,544 7,423 7,041 1,848
Waste Oil (Gallons) 3,992 507 3,615 1,340
The 2017 data reflects performance through July 2017.
STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE LTE Total
Refuse Special Revenue Fund $0 $18,731 $18,731
FTE 0.00 0.50 0.50
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Refuse Special Revenue Fund $0 $19,588 $19,588
FTE 0.00 0.50 0.50
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $0 $857 $857
FTE 0.00 0.00 0.00
2017
2018
Change
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2015 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
REFUSE AND RECYCLE FUND
Intergovernmental $47,324 $45,404 $47,410 $45,000 $45,500 $45,500 $500
Public Charges for Services 1,090,210 1,125,566 1,221,365 1,218,313 1,231,660 1,231,660 13,347
Investment Income 547 2,183 5,500 1,500 5,000 5,000 3,500
Misc. & Other 330,533 181,943 43,099 50,933 37,811 37,811 (13,122)
Total Revenues $1,468,615 $1,355,096 $1,317,374 $1,315,746 $1,319,971 $1,319,971 $4,225
Materials & Supplies $30,155 $3,528 $1,800 $4,800 $4,825 $4,825 $25
Contractual Services 1,365,611 1,141,410 1,202,250 1,234,215 1,246,683 1,246,683 12,468
Capital 2,207 25,010 52,000 58,000 48,875 48,875 (9,125)
Total Expenditures $1,397,973 $1,169,948 $1,256,050 $1,297,015 $1,300,383 $1,300,383 $3,368
REFUSE AND RECYCLE FUND BALANCE
2015 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $55,233 $225,874 $225,874 $225,874 $225,874
Additions 1,468,615 1,355,096 1,317,374 1,315,746 1,319,971 1,319,971
Expenses 1,413,382 1,184,455 1,271,121 1,315,746 1,319,971 1,319,971
Ending Fund Balance $55,233 $225,874 $272,127 $225,874 $225,874 $225,874
Revenues
Expenditures
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DESCRIPTION
The City of Sun Prairie is expected to continue to experience steady growth over the next two decades.
This anticipated growth will require additions to the City’s existing park and playground facilities. The
City of Sun Prairie imposes a park impact fee on new permits within new developments to fund park
land purchases and park improvements.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Park impact fees fund capital projects included in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Consistent with
the 2017 CIP, a new shelter was installed at Fox Point Park by City staff and contracted help. An addition
to the bike path at the east edge of Sheehan Park was installed and connects the Sheehan Park bike path
with the entrance of the Little League site and the skate park.
A new shelter at Liberty Square Park is in the design phase and will be installed in 2018.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
Park impact fees fund capital projects included in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The 2018 CIP
includes Liberty Park shelter installation, design of the Smith’s Crossing shelter, and Sheehan Park Trail
Lighting.
Park Fund
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Park Fund
MISSION
Improve quality of life through provision of high quality services, parks, open spaces, facilities and a
variety of programs and special events.
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Two sand volleyball courts will be installed at Stoneridge Estates Community Park. The project cost is an
estimated $8,000.
A stone pathway a
nd solar lighting will be installed at the Sun Prairie Pet Exercise Area and Dog Park.
The pathway will provide a dryer walkway for people and dogs. The lighting will be installed near the
Shelter area. The estimated expense is $12,000 for the walkway and $4,500 for the exercise area.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
PARK FUND REVENUES
Park Fees - Building Permits $60,885 60,000$ $67,000 $65,000 $65,000 ($2,000)
Park Fees - Development Agmnts 41,040 17,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 ($10,000)
Dog Park Use Fees 18,016 0 0 0 0 $0
Impact Fees 44,938 750,397 17,800 134,800 134,800 $117,000
Investment Income 3,713 3,780 0 4,000 4,000 $4,000
Misc. & Other 12,707 660 475,222 500 500 (474,722)
Total Revenues $189,621 $831,837 $610,022 $244,300 $244,300 ($365,722)
Materials & Supplies $30,299 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Contractual Services 29,029 10,500 16,000 8,000 8,000 (8,000)
Transfers Out 91,404 77,477 84,288 0 0 (84,288)
Capital 47,531 57,748 54,238 210,500 210,500 156,262
Total Expenditures $198,263 $145,724 $154,526 $218,500 $218,500 $63,974
PARK FEE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $940,871 $923,907 $923,907 $1,379,403 $1,379,403
Additions 136,361 81,440 592,222 109,500 109,500
Expenses 153,325 145,724 136,726 218,500 218,500
Ending Fund Balance $923,907 $859,623 $1,379,403 $1,270,403 $1,270,403
PARK IMPACT FEE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Additions 44,938 750,397 17,800 134,800 134,800
Expenses 44,938 - 17,800 - 0
Ending Fund Balance $0 $750,397 $0 $134,800 $134,800
Revenues
Expenditures
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PARK FUND: TOTAL FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $940,871 $923,907 $923,907 $1,379,403 $1,379,403
Additions 181,299 831,837 610,022 244,300 244,300
Expenses 198,263 145,724 154,526 218,500 218,500
TOTAL FUND BALANCE $923,907 $1,610,020 $1,379,403 $1,405,203 $1,405,203
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DESCRIPTIO
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The City of Sun Prairie collects a charge at the time a building permit is issued initial building
construction. The charge goes toward the expense of the street trees that will be added on the terrace.
This fee is charged for both residential and non-residential structures. For a building with up to four
dwelling units, a fee is charged per dwelling unit. Buildings that are non-residential or that have five or
more units are charged a fee at the rate of one tree per 50 feet of public street lot frontage.
The charge is $325.00 per unit or per 50 feet of public street frontage.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
There are no notable 2017 highlights.
2018 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
The budget provides authority to expend $20,000 to replace 275 trees that were removed but not
replaced in the past eight years.
Street Tree Fund
MISSION
Improve quality of life through provision of high quality services, parks, open spaces, facilities and a
variety of programs and special events.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Street Tree Fund
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
Maintain street trees.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
Street trees planted 95 90 110
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
TREE FUND
Public Charges for Services $66,653 $115,000 $59,100 $51,000 $51,000 ($8,100)
Investment Income 0 0 0 100 100 100
Misc. & Other 542 1,600 36,000 200 200 (35,800)
Total Revenues $67,195 $116,600 $95,100 $51,300 $51,300 ($43,800)
Materials & Supplies $660 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Contractual Services 0 12,000 12,000 0 0 (12,000)
Capital 103,429 82,659 83,100 95,000 95,000 11,900
Total Expenditures $104,089 $94,659 $95,100 $95,000 $95,000 ($100)
TREE FUND BALANCE
2016 2017 2017 2018 2018
ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $178,844 $141,950 $141,950 $141,950 $141,950
Additions 67,195 116,600 95,100 51,300 51,300
Expenses 104,089 94,659 95,100 95,000 95,000
Ending Fund Balance $141,950 $163,891 $141,950 $98,250 $98,250
Revenues
Expenditures
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MISSION
Serve the community as an activity center to support lifelong learning by providing educational,
cultural, and recreational opportunities for all people.
CULTURE, RECREATION & EDUCATION
Library
Director
Head of Adult
Services
Sub Library Asst I
0.25 LTE
Public Services
Librarian
Adult Services
Librarian
Adult Services
Intern
0.28 FTE
Head of Youth
Services
Teen Services
Librarian
Assistant
Youth Services
Librarian
Library
Assistant I
1.425 FTE
Summer
Library Assistant I
0.20 LTE
Admin/Project Technology
Coordinator
Head of Circulation
Services
Asst Circulation
Manager
Library
Assistant I
4.63 FTE
Sub
Library Assistant I
0.25 LTE
Head of
Technical
Services
Asst Technical
Services
Librarian
Library
Assistant II
Page II
2.20 FTE
Page I
0.88 FTE
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DESCRIPTION
The Sun Prairie Public Library is a municipal library established under Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 43.52
and administered by a library board comprised of nine members appointed by the Mayor. The Library
board consists of the President, Vice President, and Financial Secretary, a representative from the Sun
Prairie Area School District, and a City Council Alder.
The Sun Prairie Public Library is open seven days a week from Labor Day to Memorial Day, for 68 hours
of service. During the summer months, the library is open six days a week for 64 hours of service.
Additionally, the Sun Prairie Public Library’s digital and online services give patrons access to
downloadable materials and databases 24 hours/day, every day of the year.
Four departments within the Sun Prairie Public Library maintain library services: Adult Services,
Circulation Services, Technical Services, and Youth Services. The library’s administrative staff (Library
Director, Technology Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant) provides support and resources to all
four departments.
2017 BUDGET HIGHL
IGHTS
The 2017 budget allowed the library to make physical, customer service, and programming
improvements to the library. The library was able to install two new self-check-out kiosks, update the
circulation work area and self-service holds area, replace entrance lobby tiles, upgrade HVAC software
for increased efficiency and remote access, and purchase new chairs for the computer lab and youth
services area. The 2017 budget provided funds to support a collection that meets our residents’ needs
and Dane County Standards.
Customer service improvements included increased professional level support at the Information Desk
with an LTE Intern. Staff development through professional memberships and attendance at
professional conferences and workshops rounded out customer service enhancements.
The library was able to invite local and national experts and authors for programming opportunities.
Some of the challenges the library faced were unanticipated repairs to the facility and increased need
for programming and meeting space. Patrons expressed desire for increased hours of operation, greater
one-to-one support for reference and technology assistance, increased mobile technology, and support
for library programming.
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2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Budget includes a cost to continue increase of $40,461 in order to maintain the current level of
service:
Library Administration
The budget includes a $5,575 increase to reflect incremental increases in technology supplies,
maintenance agreements, communications, programming, and professional membership dues.
An existing A
dministrative Assistant position will be elevated to an Administrative & Project Librarian
classification. The Sun Prairie Public Library has growing professional level and administrative needs
including grant and partnership opportunities, financial reporting, professional level reference and
technical assistance, and staff development and volunteer activity coordination. The budget provides
$19,677 for this purpose.
The budget p
rovides $12,168 in funding and 0.20 FTE authority to increase the existing Circulation
Manager position to full time. It also provides $32,321 and 0.12 FTE authority to reclassify an existing
Library Assistant I to Library Assistant II. The City of Sun Prairie’s youth demographic is quickly growing;
this position will serve in the Youth Services area.
Library Materials
An increase of $14,062 to cover average material cost increases across all formats and genres.
Library Building & Grounds
The cost to continue budget includes $21,449 to cover increasing costs for repairs, maintenance
agreements, and janitorial services. These costs are increasing due to an aging facility that requires
frequent maintenance, scheduled repairs, and unexpected repairs. High usage has also increased the
demand of janitorial and cleaning services.
In addition, the Library Board will transfer in $80,000 from the library’s fund balance for the following
one-time expenditures:
• $15,000 for Information Desk Intern
• $45,000 for Architectural Analysis
• $10,000 for Capital Equipment
• $10,000 for Office Furniture and Equipment
A cost to continue increase will address the increased costs for repairs and maintenance. The
architectural analysis will begin to address space needs. Staffing initiatives will address increased Friday
hours, supervisory staff on weekends and evenings, one-on-one support for reference and technical
assistance, and staff for programming needs.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
The Sun Prairie Public Library conducted a survey and held community conversations as part of the
strategic planning process. Results revealed that Sun Prairie residents hold the library in high regard and
consider the library central and very important to the community.
The Sun Prairie Public Library’s goals are to respond to the needs of our residents with the resources they
seek and by providing a sense of place. The following measurement goals will help to drive this outcome:
• Ensure patrons find 75% of their physical collection needs from their home library
• Maintain a steady 2% growth per year in our collection size to keep pace with anticipated
population growth
• Maintain 2% growth per year in our annual library visits by providing spaces and resources that
meet residents’ needs.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017*
Physical Collection Size 122,922 125,684 130,286 133,955 136,903
% circulation from home library’s
collection for Sun Prairie
76% 76% 77% 76% 77%
% circulation from home library’s
collection for all SCLS/LINK libraries
73% 72% 71% 69% 69%
Library Visitors NA 221,615 219,893 236,526 140,642
The 2017 data reflect circulation as of August 1, 2017.
In 2013, the door counter was not functioning.
Provide equitabl
e access to physical and digital library services and resources.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017*
Public Internet & Wi-Fi 69,436 185,909 218,385 261,504 164,814
Registered Library Users 22,282 22,649 22,921 23,455 NA
Physical & Digital Circulation 701,159 667,533 665,167 679,586 442,386
The 2017 data reflects access through August 1, 2017.
Public internet only in 2013. Wi-Fi usage statistics were not available in 2013.
Increase lifel
ong learning opportunities by 2% each year for the next five years.
Measure 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Youth, Teen, and Adult Summer
Library Program Participation
2,581 2,747 2,684 3,040 NA
Youth, Adult and Multigenerational
Program Attendance
23,169 26,280 25,553 27,704 NA
Reference Transactions 45,526 45,838 46,592 46,410 NA
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STAFFING SUMMARY
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Library Fund $1,349,341 $18,371 $1,367,712
FTE 23.84 0.00 23.84
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Library Fund $1,462,488 $36,162 $1,498,650
FTE 24.16 0.00 24.16
FTE OT/Seasonal Total
Dollars $113,147 $17,791 $130,938
FTE 0.32 0.00 0.32
2017
2018
Change
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
LIBRARY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Intergovernmental $456,978 $456,805 $493,039 $493,039 $36,234
Fines & Forfeitures 25,000 37,000 10,000 10,000 (27,000)
Public Charges for Services 12,000 7,050 8,000 8,000 950
Misc. & Other Revenues 1,729,998 1,482,740 1,633,673 1,641,560 158,820
Total Revenues $2,223,976 $1,983,595 $2,144,712 $2,152,599 $169,004
LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
Materials & Supplies $28,550 $26,275 $30,434 $30,434 $4,159
Contractual Services 18,600 17,125 65,800 65,800 48,675
Professional Development 6,500 7,750 8,050 8,050 300
Capital Expenditures 0 2,500 0 0 (2,500)
Subtotal Administration $53,650 $53,650 $104,284 $104,284 $50,634
LIBRARY COLLECTION
Materials & Supplies $250,785 $250,993 $269,345 $269,345 $18,352
Contractual Services 113,000 113,340 100,971 100,971 (12,369)
Subtotal Collection $363,785 $364,333 $370,316 $370,316 $5,983
Revenues
Expenditures
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2017 2017 2018 2018 INCREASE
PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED (DECREASE)
LIBRARY BUILDING & GROUNDS
Materials & Supplies $99,000 $89,400 $59,349 $59,349 ($30,051)
Contractual Services 55,000 58,000 58,000 58,000 0
Capital Expenditures 50,500 50,500 62,000 62,000 11,500
Other 12,886 0 0 0 0
Subtotal Building & Grounds $217,386 $197,900 $179,349 $179,349 ($18,551)
LIBRARY EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Materials & Supplies $378,335 $366,668 $359,128 $359,128 ($7,540)
Contractual Services 186,600 188,465 224,771 224,771 36,306
Professional Development 6,500 7,750 8,050 8,050 300
Capital Expenditures 50,500 53,000 62,000 62,000 9,000
Other 12,886 0 0 0 0
Library Total $634,821 $615,883 $653,949 $653,949 $38,066
LIBRARY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BALANCE
2017 2017 2018 2018
PROJECTED BUDGET RECOMMEND APPROVED
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 $0
Additions 2,223,976 1,983,595 2,144,712 2,152,599
Expenses 1,942,479 1,983,595 2,144,712 2,152,599
Ending Fund Balance $281,497 $0 $0 $0
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DESCRIPTION
The Wisconsin Development Fund Program is designed to encourage the creation and retention of
permanent jobs and redevelopment or new development within the City. It is sometimes termed the
Revolving Loan Fund. The fund is designated to make direct business loans on a companion basis with
other financing sources (public sector loans, governmental loans/grants, equity, etc.). The recipient of
funds must agree that a minimum of 51 percent of the jobs created or retained shall be made
available to low and moderate income persons at wages above the federal minimum wage.
Funding for the Wisconsin Development Fund is derived from federal Community Development Block
Grants administered by the State. The program complies with federal, state and local program
requirements.
The Director of Administrative Services and the Director of Economic Development serve as the
Program Coordinators for this fund, and act as staff liaisons to the Committee. A City Council member
serves as a voting member of the Committee. The Committee reviews applications for assistance
through the program, and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding approval of said
applications.
MISSION
Provide a supplementary financing tool to qualified businesses that will have a positive economic
impact but are unable to secure adequate funds through traditional financing. These businesses will
create full-time jobs and increase opportunity for low-to-moderate income persons.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Wisconsin Development Fund
Wisconsind
Development Fund
Committee
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2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The program currently has one active loan which was issued in 2013. This applicant is current on
their payments and loan conditions to date.
Due to com
petitive interest rates available through private financing, no new applications were
submitted.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLI
GHTS
The current active loan will be paid in full by March 2018. There are no new applications anticipated at
this time.
PERFORMANCE ME
ASUREMENT
Provide loans to eligible applicants. Ensure outstanding loans are repaid within the agreed upon terms.
Measure 2014 2015 2016 2017
New applications received 0 0 0 0
New loans approved 0 0 0 0
Outstanding loans in compliance 1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2015 2016 2017 2018
ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED APPROVED
Cash & Investments $113,649 $129,799 $147,701 $153,204
Loan Receivable 34,204 19,499 4,003 0
Total Assets $147,853 $149,298 $151,704 $153,204
Reserved for Loan $34,204 $19,499 $4,003 $0
RLF Fund 113,649 129,799 147,701 153,204
Total Liabilities & Fund Balance $147,853 $149,298 $151,704 $153,204
Assets
Liabilities & Fund Balance
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DESCRIPTION
The City of Sun Prairie begins Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) development in March. Department
Directors prepare the annual CIP. The department directors schedule p rojects based on maintenance and
replacement plans as well as the Parks and Open Space Plan, the Westside Traffic Impact Fee Plan , and the Main
Street Corridor Plan. The finance department then reviews the plan for compliance to the City’s capital
improvement policy and debt management policy. Lastly, the Capital Improvem ent Committee reviews and
prioritizes all projects. The Committee of the Whole reviews the plan and makes modifications. A public hearing is
held to obtain citizen input. After review by the Committee of the Whole, the Council approves the five-year plan.
Approval of the plan indicates approval to incorporate the first year of CIP spending into the budget document.
Capital Improvement expenditures must be made in accordance with the budgeted amounts. The Council must
approve variances from the approved budget including additional appropriations, changes in the scope of the
project and/or additions or deletions of projects. Minor changes to projects that remain within budget can be
approved by staff or the Public Works Committee based on the amount of the change . To qualify as a Capital
Improvement project, the project must have a cost of $25,000 or more and a useful life no less than 10 years.
Projects that may be classified as an “asset” based on the City’s Capital Asset policy but a re less than the $25,000
minimum or have a useful life less than 10 years are planned for and funded through the city’s operating budget.
2017 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The Public Works, Engineering Department, and Sun Prairie Utilities work together to prioritize streets in
need of reconstruction or rehabilitation. In 2017, the following streets were scheduled for
reconstruction or rehabilitation:
• Pennsylvania Avenue
• Kelly Street
• North Street
• W. Goodland Street
• W. Kohler Street
• Wilson Street
MISSION
Preserve, maintain, and improve the community’s investment in buildings, vehicles, roads, utilities,
parks, and equipment.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Capital Improvement Plan Summary
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• W. Elm Street
• Birkinbine Drive
• Luther Drive
• Robert Drive
• B Street
• Flint Street
• Lori Lane
• Wilburn Road
• Bruce Street
• Woodsend Court
• Thompson-Brooks Connection
The 2017 Ca
pital Projects budget includes $223,680 for building improvements. This includes City Hall
bathroom updates, Library self check-out stations, Library ceiling repair, and City Hall IT office
renovations.
2018 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The 2018-2022 CIP is primarily made up of replacement or maintenance of assets and will have very little if any
effect on the operating budget of the city. Those assets that are new have been noted on the schedule. Most of
the new assets additional operating costs will be able to be absorbed in the 2018 operating budget. Those items
that will have a greater effect are discussed below:
Liberty Square Park Shelter, Smith’s Crossing Park Shelter & Restroom: The Liberty Square Park Shelter will
require additional staff time to maintain the cleanliness of the shelter. The City expects to absorb this cost in the
current operating budget. It should be noted that the city is currently analyzing the process of cleaning park
shelters to determine if changes need to be made to scheduling or if additional staff will be required.
Family Aquatic Center Splash Pad: Staff has not designed the project to understand if the splash pad will use
potable water or a recirculating water system. In either case this could have a significant cost to the operating
budget.
Westside Community Building Expansion: The city is in the process of moving from a volunteer fire department to
a full-time staffed fire department. The city’s second station at the Westside Community Center B uilding lacks
living quarters for a 24 hour service station. The fire department has provided a proposed plan fo r staffing the
station after the construction is completed in 2019. This plan is a phased in approach that will cost appr oximately
$98,800 per year for three years beginning 2020.
Phosphorous Treatment and Plant Capacity Upgrade: The city is in the design phase of a wastewater plant
upgrade. The construction of the upgrade is scheduled to begin in 2019 and be completed late 2020. The design is
intended to eliminate additional phosphorous from the plant discharge. Due to the growth of the city, the plant
may also include an expansion to eliminate the need for additional construction in the near future. The operating
cost will only occur if an expansion is included in the design of the plant.
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Northwest Koshkonong Storm Water Facility: The city is in the process of constructing a regional storm water
pond to service the west side of the city. The maintenance of the pond will be absorbed in the current operating
budget. A storm water pond requires diligent maintenance for the first three years until nat ive plants have
stabilized. After three years, the maintenance of the pond will be routine for the department.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Capital Improvement Plan Summary of Sources and Uses of Funds
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Funding Sources
General Obligation Debt
City 7,388,117$ 9,356,620$ 5,923,428$ 4,989,700$ 5,277,694$ 32,935,559$
TIF District 26,132 133,411 13,800 - - 173,343
Fleet Inservice Fund 290,900 813,650 196,100 574,300 531,400 2,406,350
Water Pollution Control Facility 2,054,300 823,100 706,900 620,200 737,500 4,942,000
Stormwater 4,275,320 2,206,650 1,220,400 625,300 747,700 9,075,370
Sun Prairie Utility 3,352,700 3,070,200 1,975,700 922,100 1,216,900 10,537,600
State Trust Fund Loan 3,699,075 - - - - 3,699,075
Clean Water Fund Loan(Revenue) - - 12,000,000 - - 12,000,000
Grants & Donations 134,546 - - - - 134,546
Traffic Impact Fee 1,795,199 884,128 - - - 2,679,327
Park Fund Fees 194,000 278,000 405,000 55,000 200,000 1,132,000
Retained Earnings 984,000 386,250 607,400 2,289,750 92,000 4,359,400
Debt Proceeds Available - - - - - -
Total Funding Sources 24,194,289$ 17,952,009$ 23,048,728$ 10,076,350$ 8,803,194$ 84,074,570$
Proposed Capital Projects
Public Works
Street Reconstruction 8,515,000$ 9,210,000$ 4,050,000$ 3,950,000$ 5,419,500$ 31,144,500
Street Pavement Rehabilitation 2,866,000 2,033,250 2,857,500 2,338,750 1,621,500 11,717,000
Transportation Improvements 1,321,120 1,264,542 - - - 2,585,662
Traffic Signals 236,000 288,350 - - - 524,350
Multi-Modal 234,444 341,967 214,628 44,000 51,794 886,833
Vehicles 170,000 841,000 198,000 563,000 521,000 2,293,000
Park Improvements 369,650 287,000 565,500 126,000 259,500 1,607,650
Facilities 4,342,175 1,669,300 685,300 25,000 170,000 6,891,775
Water Pollution Control Facility 1,931,000 645,000 13,010,000 2,660,000 375,000 18,621,000
Stormwater Improvements 3,368,000 550,000 771,000 218,000 218,000 5,125,000
Sun Prairie Utilities 500,000 500,000 500,000 - - 1,500,000
Debt Issuance Costs 340,900 321,600 196,800 151,600 166,900 1,177,800
Total Capital Projects 24,194,289$ 17,952,009$ 23,048,728$ 10,076,350$ 8,803,194$ 84,074,570$
*Appendix E contains a detailed list of Capital Projects included in the 2018-2022 CIP.
*The full Capital Improvement Plan is available on the Finance Page of the City’s website: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/313/Finance
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Source: City of Sun Prairie website. First collected Oct 16, 2026.