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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
September 20, 2021 6:30 p.m.
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Public Comment on Agenda Items
1. 2022 Proposed Budget Presentation
2. Staff Report(s) 3. Elected Officials’ Report(s) ADJOURNMENT
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick Goff, City Manager
DATE: September 10, 2021 (for Study Session of September 20, 2021)
SUBJECT: Proposed 2022 Budget
On September 20, 2021, the proposed 2022 City Budget will be presented to City Council for review and discussion. This memorandum includes an outline of the public engagement steps that have occurred to date and the future actions required by City Charter to adopt the budget. In
addition, the 2022 Budget Message is included which summarizes the various components of the proposed budget.
Prior Action
•July 19, 2021 – the Outside Agency Program Review Committee presented their
recommendations to City Council
•July 26, 2021 – first public meeting to provide opportunity for residents to comment onthe budget and the City Budget Process page launched on WhatsUpWheatRidge.com
•August 23, 2021 – second public meeting to provide opportunity for residents to commenton the budget
•August 16, 2021 – Carnation Festival Committee, Localworks and Wheat Ridge BusinessDistrict presented their 2022 budget requests to City Council
•September 10, 2021 – proposed 2022 budget books were distributed to City Council andmade available in the City Clerk’s Office for public review
•September 13, 2021 – proposed 2020 budget made available online for the public to
review
Future Action:
•September 20, 2021 – City Manager and staff presents budget to City Council during thestudy session and City Council takes comment from the public
•October 11, 2021 – as required by Section 10.7 of the Wheat Ridge City Charter a publichearing will be conducted to provide an additional opportunity for residents to commenton the proposed budget prior to its adoption. Notification of the public hearing will bemade on the City Website, City Facebook page, and in the Jeffco Transcript.
•October 11. 2021 – as required by Section 10.9 of the Wheat Ridge City Charter, thebudget shall be adopted by resolution on or before the final day (December 15, 2021)established by state statute for the certification of the next year’s tax levy to the county
Item No. 1
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The proposed 2021 budget includes the following:
• A General Fund budget in the amount of $44,169,781
• An unrestricted fund balance of $11,042,057 or 25% of expenditures
• A General Fund transfer of $6,995,445 to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• A General Fund transfer of $500,000 to the Equipment Replacement Fund
• Proposed CIP Fund in the amount of $21,763,305
• Proposed Renewal Wheat Ridge Bonds Project Fund in the amount of $5,900,000
• Proposed 2E Fund in the total amount of $3,884,083
• Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $6,405,134
• Proposed budget (all funds) in the amount of $82,122,303
Staff is looking for City Council direction and consensus on the proposed budget. If you have any questions prior to the September 20 Study Session, please do not hesitate to ask. The 2022 proposed budget message, found on page 10 – 21 of the budget book, is included below: WHEAT RIDGE 2035 VISION TOPICS AND SMART GOALS The Mayor, City Council, and staff work together periodically to develop and update a strategic plan that includes a vision, goals, and priorities. City Council met in the spring of 2017 and developed an updated
Vision 2035 to include Vision Topics and Smart Goals. In addition, City Council met in early 2021 and agreed upon the following eight strategic priorities for staff to focus their efforts in 2021 and 2022. Staff used the vision topics and strategic priorities to guide the development of and prioritize projects for the 2022 Budget. Vision Topics: 1. Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting City 2. Wheat Ridge is a community for families 3. Wheat Ridge has great neighborhoods 4. Wheat Ridge has a choice of economically viable commercial areas
5. Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation 6. Wheat Ridge is committed to environmental stewardship 7. Wheat Ridge residents enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle 8. Wheat Ridge residents are proud of their hometown Strategic Priorities: 1. New efforts of engagement in government 2. Implement bulk plane in all residential zone districts 3. Re-examine/advance sidewalks on 38th Avenue 4. Review the vision, mission, and funding of Localworks
5. Streamline permit processes 6. Commercial corridor code review 7. Policy on non-conforming accessory dwelling units (ADUs) 8. Develop solutions and work with partners to address homelessness
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OVERALL SUMMARY The total 2022 Proposed Budget, including the General Fund, two capital funds, seven special
revenue funds, and the 2E Investing 4, the Future Bond Fund, is $82,122,303. The Budget is
based on projected revenues of $78,659,532. The beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $30,052,883, which brings the total available funds to $108,712,415. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $26,590,112.
General Fund $44,169,781
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund $21,763,305
RWR Bond Projects Fund $5,900,000
Special Revenue Funds $6,405,134 2E Investing 4 the Future Bond Fund $3,884,083
Total $82,122,303
General Fund
General Fund revenue is projected at $48,069,108, which is a 4.8% increase compared to 2021 year-end estimated revenues and a 26.4% increase compared to the original 2021 budget. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $17,271,544, which brings the total available funds for the General Fund to $65,340,652.
General Fund expenditures total $44,169,781, excluding transfers. General Fund expenditures represent an 8.0% increase compared to the adjusted 2021 Budget. The ending fund balance for the General Fund is projected at $13,675,426, of which $11,042,057 (25% of operating expenditures) is considered unrestricted. The City's financial policies require that the City maintain a minimum unrestricted fund balance of at least two months or approximately 17% of
its General Fund operating expenditures, as recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association and that the City will annually target to maintain a 25% unrestricted fund balance percentage level as part of its annual budget process. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund
CIP Fund revenue is projected at $20,871,343 ($6,995,445 transferred from the General Fund), which is a 46.6% increase compared to 2021 estimated revenue, mostly due to an increase in transfers from the General Fund, which can be attributed to the building use tax received from the SCL Lutheran campus development. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $3,314,369, which brings the total available funds for the CIP Fund to $24,185,712.
CIP expenditures total $21,763,305, which is a 46.1% increase compared to the adjusted 2021 Budget. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $2,422,407. The Proposed 2022 CIP budget includes the following projects:
• $15.6 million for construction of the first phase of the Improve Wadsworth project
• $3 million for street preventative maintenance, primarily on 29th Avenue and Youngfield
Street
• $1.2 million for reconstruction and repavement of Recreation Center parking lot
• $500,000 for maintenance to the 44th Avenue bridge over Clear Creek
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• $248,189 for City Hall improvements
• $200,000 for storm sewer improvements
• $175,000 for Parks and Forestry building improvements
• $150,000 for City-wide roadway striping maintenance
• $150,000 for replacement of the Recreation Center roof
• $100,000 for the City's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
• $100,000 for a traffic signal master plan
• $85,000 for master gateway signage plan and new signage
• $80,000 to construct a sidewalk in a gap along Marshall Street to Clear Creek Trail
• $50,000 for City-wide ADA infrastructure improvements
• $40,000 for bicycle lanes on Harlan Street between 32nd and 38th Avenues
• $30,000 to update the Lena Gulch Master Plan
• $25,000 to update the Clear Creek Master Plan
• $25,000 for street lighting at Ridge Road and Quail Street Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund In June 2021, Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) adopted Resolution 17-2021, authorizing the issuance of bonds to be used for public improvements within the I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban
Renewal Plan Area. RWR anticipates issuing the bonds in November 2021 in the net amount of approximately $35 million for public improvements and $6.375 million to retire a RWR bank loan for the Clear Creek Crossing project. This Budget establishes a new fund for the City's project expenditures associated with the bonds. Funds will be transferred into the Fund from RWR as contracts are awarded. Please see the Renewal Wheat Ridge Bonds Project section of
the Budget for detailed information. The proposed 2022 Budget includes $5.9 million in revenues from the bonds and $5.9 million in expenditures for the following projects:
• $750,000 for professional design and engineering services for enhancements to the I-
70/32nd Avenue interchange and the Youngfield Street corridor
• $1.0 million to reconstruct the 38th Avenue/Kipling Street intersection for vehicular and pedestrian safety improvements
• $4.15 million for the reconstruction of 52nd Avenue, Tabor Street, and Ridge Road surrounding the G-Line commuter rail station; final design for a pedestrian bridge over the commuter rail tracks and final design for a multi-use trail from the bridge to the I-70 Frontage Road
The future RWR Bond Projects Fund includes the construction of enhancements to the I-70/32nd Avenue interchange and Youngfield Street corridor; maintenance improvements to the Youngfield Street over Clear Creek; final design, engineering, and construction of enhancements to the I-70/Kipling Street interchange; and construction of the pedestrian bridge and multi-use trail at the G-Line commuter rail station. RWR will use the remaining project funds for public
improvements at the Golds Market at 26th and Kipling and for other miscellaneous urban renewal projects in the Plan Area. Special Revenue Fund – Open Space
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Open Space revenue is projected at $3,812,006, which is a 63% increase compared to the 2021 estimated revenue. The large increase is primarily due to a future reimbursement from the
Jefferson Council School District for their portion of The Green project. The beginning fund
balance for 2022 is projected at $2,914,579, which brings the total available funds for the Open Space Fund to $6,726,585. Open Space projects for 2022 include:
• The Green project on 38th Avenue
• Reconstruction of Panorama Park tennis courts
• Clear Creek Trail improvements
• Outdoor fitness court
• Open space and park maintenance projects
• Peaks to Plains strategic plan
Funding is also appropriated for seven parks maintenance and two forestry employees. Open Space expenditures total $5,375,079, which is a 34% increase compared to the adjusted 2021 Budget. This will provide a projected ending fund balance of $1,351,506, of which $1,043,161 is restricted to park and trail improvements at the Wheat Ridge Ward station area.
The future five-year Open Space Budget proposes the continuation of miscellaneous open space improvements, Stites Park irrigation improvements, Anderson Park playground replacement, Phase III of Prospect Park improvements, and funding for Parks employees.
Special Revenue Fund – Conservation Trust
Conservation Trust revenue is projected at $351,111, which is a very slight decrease compared to the 2021 estimated revenue. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $380,771, which brings the total available funds for the Conservation Trust Fund to $731,882.
Conservation Trust projects for 2022 include:
• Recreation facilities maintenance projects
• Resurface of tennis and basketball courts
• Improvements to the median at 50th and Kipling
• Replacement of playground at Apel Bacher Park Conservation Trust expenditures total $367,500, which is a 59% decrease compared to the
adjusted 2021 Budget. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $364,382. The future five-year Conservation Trust Budget proposes to provide funds for recreation facilities maintenance needs, parks maintenance projects, resurfacing of tennis/basketball courts, and other facility improvements.
Special Revenue Funds – Other Several other Special Revenue Funds are also included in this Budget to track revenues and expenditures that are designated by law to be used for specific purposes or are used to simplify
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the budgeting process. Those funds include Public Art, Police Investigation, Municipal Court, Equipment Replacement, and Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement. Detailed revenue and
expenditure information for these funds can be found in the Special Revenue Funds, and the Line
Item Accounts sections of the Budget. 2E Investing 4 the Future Fund The 2E Investing 4 the Future Fund was created in 2017 as a special fund to account for the 2E
bond and debt activity. 2022 revenues from the temporary 0.5% sales and use tax and interest are
projected at $5,672,366. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $5,455,875, which brings the total available funds for the 2E Fund to $11,128,241. 2E Fund expenditures total $3,884,083, of which, $3,499,300 is designated for debt service on
the 2E bonds. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $7,244,158. The only
project expense budgeted for 2022 is $384,783 for public art for the Improve Wadsworth project. A detailed explanation of the status of each project is included in the 2E section of this Budget. SHORT-TERM FISCAL CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES
Sales Tax and General Fund Revenue
The 2021 estimated and 2022 proposed budgets project significant increases in revenue growth. Sales tax, the City's largest revenue source, is projected to increase by 8.0% in 2021 compared to 2020 year-end sales tax revenues and increase by 9.3% compared to the 2021 adopted budget. The 2022 sales tax revenues are projected to increase by 4.5% compared to the 2021 year-end
estimate and increase by 14.2% compared to the 2021 adopted budget.
Overall, total General Fund revenue for 2022 is projected to increase by 4.8% compared to 2021 year-end estimated revenue and increase by 32.5% compared to the original 2021 budget. The increase in 2022 revenues compared to the 2021 year-end estimates is largely due to an increase
in revenue from sales tax, Recreation Center fees, lodgers' tax, and American Rescue Plan Act
funding. Parks and Recreation fee revenue took the biggest hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health restrictions imposed upon the City. Because of social distancing requirements,
many normal recreation activities had to be significantly curtailed or outright canceled in 2020
and 2021, including the opening of the outdoor pool in 2020. Staff is projecting a near full return to normal activities in 2022. Total Parks and Recreation fee revenue in 2021 is estimated to increase only slightly by 12% compared to 2020 year-end revenue. 2022 revenue is projected to rebound by about 146%, compared to 2021, back to pre-pandemic revenue levels.
American Rescue Plan Act President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on March 11, 2021. ARPA provides $1.9 trillion in additional relief to respond to the impacts of COVID-19. The City of Wheat Ridge will receive a total of $7,873,279.72, half of which has already been
received, and the other half will be received in 2022. All funds must be encumbered by
December 31, 2024, and spent by December 31, 2026, which gives the City ample time to strategically develop a spending plan. The United States Department of Treasury has determined
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eligible uses of the ARPA funding, which include the following broad categories:
• Support public health expenditures
• Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency
• Replace lost public sector revenue
• Provide premium pay for essential workers
• Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure The City has hired CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) LLP to assist staff with interpreting the Department of Treasury's Interim Final Rules and guidance for spending the ARPA funds.
Therefore, minimal ARPA funding has been expended in 2021 and is proposed for appropriation in the 2002 Budget. The City's spending plan for these funds is as follows:
This ARPA funding will be recognized as revenue as it is expended. Therefore, the 2021 Budget
will include $178,915 in revenue, and the 2022 Budget will include $308,596 in revenue from
ARPA. The remaining funding received from the Federal Government will remain on a balance sheet until it is expended and therefore will not be included in General Fund reserves. Redevelopment Projects
The Clear Creek Crossing project experienced some delays in 2020 due to the COVID-19
pandemic. However, a 300-unit residential development and a fueling station/convenience store have both been completed, and the Foothills Credit Union corporate offices are under construction. The developer is well underway in 2021 with a leasing plan for additional tenants, including residential, fitness, retail, hospitality, and entertainment. SCL Health broke ground in
the summer of 2021, and construction has started on a state-of-the-art hospital with an
anticipated opening date in the fall of 2024. Building use tax revenue from the construction of the new hospital is estimated at approximately $8.0 million in 2021 and 2022. This one-time revenue will allow the 2022 Budget to maintain a 25% undesignated fund balance, to transfer $500,000 to the Equipment Replacement Fund for the future purchase of police radios and an
enterprise financial management system, and transfer approximately $7.0 million to the CIP
Fund for capital projects. Other than minor revenue estimates for Kum & Go, no new sales tax revenue from this project is included in the 2022 budget. The Longs Peak Metropolitan District (LPMD) anticipates it will reimburse the City $507,038
ARPA Eligible Expenditures 2021 2022
Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency $178,915 $308,596
COVID-related sanitation, PPE, employee vaccine incentives, teleworking technology, CLA consulting
COVID-related sanitation, PPE, teleworking technology, CLA consulting, homeless navigation activities
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for the environmental assessment expense the City incurred over the last several years, as well as approximately $10 million in construction costs for the I-70 hook ramp project in November
2021. Once the project is fully built out, sales tax, lodging, admissions, and use tax revenue is
projected to total $1.8 million annually. None of these reimbursements or new revenues have been included in the 2022 Budget. The anchor tenant at the Corners at Wheat Ridge, Lucky's Market, opened on August 6, 2018,
but filed for bankruptcy and closed in early 2020. The owner and developer of The Corners are
actively working with prospective tenants to backfill the Lucky's Market site. The City could potentially see new tenants in 2022, which would generate a significant amount of tax revenue. These new potential revenues have not been included in the 2022 Budget.
OUTSIDE AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS
In 2016, City Council appointed a Citizen Review Committee to make recommendations for contributions to outside agencies. The following are the Committee's recommendations for 2022:
The Action Center $6,000
Active Transportation Advisory Committee $1,000
Applewood Community Foundation $500
Court Appointed Special Advocates $6,200
Community Table $13,000
Family Tree $10,000
Feed the Future $5,400 Friends of Paha $1,900
Friends of Stevens $1,000
Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES) $3,100
Jefferson Center for Mental Health $10,600
Jefferson County Library Foundation $1,400
Jewish Family Services-Colorado Senior
Connections
$3,700
Lutheran Foundation – Heroes of Hope $3,200
Outdoor Lab Foundation $13,800 Regional Air Quality Council $3,400
Robbie’s Hope $2,000
Seniors’ Resource Center $18,500 Sunshine Home Share $2,200
Wheat Ridge Community Foundation $6,200
Wheat Ridge Grange $2,900
Wheat Ridge High School Farmer's 5000 $5,000
Wheat Ridge High School STEM/STEAM $10,000
Wheat Ridge Kiwanis $1,300
Wheat Ridge Optimist Club $1,500 TOTAL $133,800
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DEBT At the regular general election held on November 8, 2016, the electorate of the City approved
ballot question 2E, which temporarily increased the sales and use tax levied by the City by one-
half of one percent (3% to 3.5%) for up to 12 years or when $38.5 million is raised, whichever occurs first. It also authorized the issuance of debt to finance City investment in public infrastructure to facilitate economic development opportunities. Sales and use tax revenue bonds were issued on May 2, 2017, to finance four specific City investments, including Anderson Park,
Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge Ward Station development, and the Clear Creek Crossing
development. The par amount of the bond issue was $30,595,000 with a net premium of $2,687,079 for a total of $33,282,079. Of this amount, $33 million was deposited into Fund 31 for the four specific
City investments, $152,975 was allocated for the underwriter's discount, and $129,104 for costs
associated with the bond issue. The maximum repayment cost of the bonds will not exceed $38,500,000, and the maximum annual repayment cost will not exceed $3,700,000. In the Budget, $3,499,300 is budgeted for the 2022 debt service. The balance of the debt as of December 31, 2022, will be $17,598,400. Based on current revenue estimates, the temporary
sales and use tax rate will expire in 2024, after 8 years.
Additionally, the City has the following long-term financial obligations: Renewal Wheat Ridge
The City's Urban Renewal Authority (Renewal Wheat Ridge) is a component unit of the City.
Renewal Wheat Ridge acquired a loan in the amount of $2.455 million, accruing interest at 3.16% per annum, for the Kipling Ridge commercial center development at 38th and Kipling. The term of this loan expires in 2023 and will be paid from sales and property tax incremental revenue from the Kipling Ridge project. The balance of the loan as of December 31, 2022, will
be $335,270. Once this loan is retired, the City's General fund will see a net decrease of
approximately $500,000 in expenditures. Renewal Wheat Ridge acquired a loan in the amount of $6.375 million, accruing interest at 4.65% per annum, for the Clear Creek Crossing mixed-used development at I-70 and Highway
58. The term of the loan expires in 2028 and was to be repaid from property tax incremental
revenue from the Clear Creek Crossing project. However, Renewal Wheat Ridge anticipates to issue bonds in the amount of approximately $35 million in November 2021 for various infrastructure projects and $6.375 million to pay off this loan at a significantly lower interest rate.
Community Solar Garden On March 23, 2015, the City entered into an agreement to purchase electric generating capacity in a solar garden. The agreement was funded on April 13, 2015, with a lease agreement for $800,000. As of December 31, 2020, the solar power capacity was recorded as capital assets in the amount of
$553,349. Annual payments of $80,167, including principal and interest accruing at 5.75%, are due
through May 1, 2030. As of December 31, 2022, the City will have a capital lease outstanding amount of $499,706. For its participation, it is estimated the City will receive $50,000 in energy
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credits from Xcel in 2020 to be used to pay this lease and against energy consumption at various facilities.
Fruitdale School Lofts In 2016, the City Council approved a loan in the amount of $2.585 million from General Fund reserves to the Fruitdale School Partners. The loan was for the redevelopment of the Fruitdale School property into a mix of 16 market-rate and income-restricted rental housing units. Fruitdale
School Partners repaid $1.5 million of the loan in 2018. The remaining $1,085,000 will be paid over
a 40-year period and, until that time, will remain as a restricted balance in the General Fund reserves. COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND STAFFING
Compensation
Personnel-related expenses account for the largest portion of the City's Budget. Remaining competitive to attract the best talent for the City and maintaining its investment in its team members is a high priority. In 2013, the City launched a compensation plan for full-time/part-time benefited employees that is financially sustainable and will help the City recruit and retain
top talent. The City's pay-for-performance model is consistent with the culture and commitment
to A.C.T.I.O.N! - the City's core values of Accountability – Change – Teamwork – Integrity – Opportunity – Now! It is important for the City to reward employees who exemplify these core values and who help achieve the City's strategic results.
The market-based compensation plan, typically updated biennially, consists of three sub-plans 1)
a pay-for-performance open range plan, which includes civilian and police sergeants and higher ranks; 2) a sworn seven-step plan, which includes police officer I and II positions; and 3) a part-time employee plan which includes variable non-benefited positions such as lifeguards and seasonal parks workers. Due to the pandemic and consistent with peer communities, the City
delayed the scheduled compensation plan update in 2020 and completed it in 2021 with an
effective date of January 1, 2022. The 2021 update involved a consultant-led review of the compensation plan using market data from the Denver Front Range. Each position was reviewed to ensure proper classification against job matches in the area, and all pay grades are proposed to increase in 2022 in order to be competitive in this challenging labor market.
Employees will be eligible for a performance increase on January 1, 2022, based on how well they meet the core values and competencies of the performance management program. Additionally, police officers in the step plan and a number of other sworn and civilian employees will receive market and equity pay adjustments to either bring them to the new minimum of a
given pay grade or move them further into the grade based on their tenure and performance.
Most market and equity adjustments will occur with lower-wage and front-line employees, police officers, and sergeants. The 2022 proposed budget includes approximately $1 million in pay for performance, annual police department step increases, market and equity increases, an increase of 56% from the conservative and reduced 2021 budget. This investment in personnel is
essential to the provision of services and delivery of the City Council's priorities.
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Benefits The City continues to provide a competitive benefits package to employees that include medical,
dental, life, and disability benefits. Throughout the year, staff works closely with the City's
benefits broker, IMA, to ensure that the City is controlling benefit costs while still providing a competitive benefits package to its employees, which is a vital part of the City's total compensation approach to pay.
The City currently provides Kaiser Permanente plans for employee medical benefits. Medical
premiums will experience an increase in 2022, currently estimated at 3%. Several key factors play a role in calculating the City's health care premium renewal, including the City's Wellness Program as a positive contributing factor. In 2022, the City will continue to offer the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), and the Deductible HMO (DHMO) added in 2017. The HDHP
plan was added in 2013 and is a consumer model of health care paired with a Health Savings
Account (HSA). The goal of the consumer-driven HDHP and DHMO is to encourage employees to manage costs through the effective use of health care. There will be no increases to dental insurance, life insurance, or long-term and short-term disability premiums.
The City currently contributes to a 401(a) retirement plan for nonsworn employees. Employees
contribute 4% to the Plan, and the City matches 6%. For sworn employees, the City contributes 11%, and employees contribute 10% to the Plan (sworn employees do not contribute to Social Security). As part of the sworn market analysis in 2019, it was determined that the City was at the time approximately 1.5% below market in terms of sworn pension contribution match. The
2020 and 2021 budgets included a 0.5% increase to the City's contribution each year. An
additional 0.5%, approximately $38,000, is included in the 2022 budget to bring the City's sworn pension contribution to 11.5%. Staffing
The 2021 Adopted Budget did not include an increase in staffing due to the uncertainty of the
COVID-19 pandemic on the City's financial situation. However, revenue growth in 2020 and during the first half of 2021 has been significantly higher than anticipated. Therefore, City Council approved a mid-year FTE (full-time equivalent) increase in 2021 of 6.25 FTEs bringing the total staffing level to 246.375 FTEs.
The 2022 Proposed Budget includes an increase of 8.375 FTEs for a total staffing level of 254.750 FTEs. The City has typically operated with a very lean staff; however, as community expectations change, we must ensure the City has adequate staffing to meet those demands.
General Fund
1.0 FTE GIS Technician – Administrative Services Department Staff has been requesting this position for the last 13 years, which was a recommendation from the GIS Master Plan. Due to other staffing priorities, the City has been utilizing interns over the past 13 years to assist the GIS Analyst with the workload. This position will replace the intern
who was budgeted at approximately $22,000 annually. This position will help implement a
significant portion of the City Council's strategic priority of "New efforts of engagement in government and understanding City processes" with the development of an interactive
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development/construction map. In addition, GIS-related requests continue to increase and are more complicated, extensive, and consume more time. This position will ensure the City can
continue to meet these demands for both internal and external customers.
1.0 FTE Accounting Supervisor – Administrative Services Department The workload of the Finance team has increased significantly. While the team added a new licensing technician to provide backup to the revenue technician and focus on new licensing
programs, the cumulative workload on the Finance Manager's plate continues to be
overwhelming. This position would oversee some of the current Finance staff to give the Manager additional time for financial reporting, auditing, and quality control. In addition, the City needs a new position to focus on project accounting for American Rescue Act Plan expenditures, the proposed Renewal Wheat Ridge bond projects, the Improve Wadsworth
project, and a potential future extension of the City's 2E bond projects. The City budget currently
includes $33,280 for part-time staffing assistance, which would be eliminated if this new position is approved. This position could be time-limited for approximately three years after many of these special projects have been completed.
1.0 FTE Horticultural Assistant – Parks and Recreation Department
In 2002, the City had 7.0 FTE dedicated to forestry and horticultural services throughout the City. Staffing levels were reduced to 3.0 FTE since that time as were required by budget cuts and other restraints. Since 2002, four additional parks have been constructed, and additional right-of-way maintenance responsibilities (38th Ave streetscape, G Line TOD site, Kipling and I-70 entry,
and exit ramp landscaping, 50th Avenue median, etc.) have increased the workload for the
Forestry and Natural Resources programs. This new position will assist the City in addressing the 2035 Vision Topic "Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting City." 1.0 FTE Graphic Designer – Parks and Recreation Department
Marketing, promotion, and communication are important aspects for successful parks and
recreation programming. Having a full-time graphic designer provides more time to develop marketing assets that achieve these priorities. The City currently budgets approximately $34,000 annually for part-time, contractual graphic design services, which would be eliminated if this new position is approved. This position could assist with additional recruitment projects to attract
talent, focus more on parks and trails and how signage, wayfinding, and kiosks can lead to safer
open spaces and better-quality trails and parks for users, and assist with creating and promotion of new special events and programs to increase revenues and reach the community in new ways. This position could also assist with other City department graphic design needs saving the City from hiring more expensive free-lance designers.
0.375 FTE Recreation Coordinator – Parks and Recreation Department This position currently serves 25-hours (0.625 FTE) per week and programs outdoor recreation (hikes, downhill skiing, snowshoeing), Ramblers (walking non-elevated trails), and other trip activities for the Active Adult Center. In addition, this position manages the volunteer driver
program, including extensive training and scheduling. It has been more difficult every year to
find volunteer drivers. Increasing this position to full-time would allow for additional programming at the Active Adult Center to better serve older adults through recreational
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programming and providing the resources necessary to drive the van while offering seamless operations of the travel program. This position increase will assist the City in addressing the
2035 Vision Topic "Wheat Ridge is a community for families" and "Wheat Ridge residents enjoy
an active, healthy lifestyle." 2.0 FTE Police Officer – Police Department The Police Department anticipates an increase in calls for service related to the Clear Creek
Crossing development. Based on the size of the property, projected uses, and housing options,
the Department anticipates calls for service, including traffic, criminal and non-criminal events, quality of life issues, property, and economic crimes such as theft, fraud, and forgery and minimal person's crimes. With the addition of two police officers, the Department will have the ability to increase staff in this area of the City throughout the week, during the peak hours that
businesses will be open. These new positions will assist the City in addressing the 2035 Vision
Topic "Wheat Ridge offers a choice of economically viable commercial areas" and "Wheat Ridge is a community for families." 1.0 FTE Maintenance Worker II – Public Works Department
This position will assist in the ever-growing demand for Public Works services, including city-
wide graffiti removal, asphalt patching, snow and ice control, street sweeping, storm sewer cleaning, traffic sign and signal repair and maintenance, maintenance and repair of City-owned bus benches and shelters and the increasing number of City-owned LED street and pedestrian lights, maintenance of bicycle lane pavement markings, placement of speed trailers, installation
of street banners and assistance at public events and festivals. Most importantly, this position
will provide an additional staff member for snow and ice events which will provide for a safer three, 8-hour shift crew rotation. This new position will assist the City in addressing the 2035 Vision Topics "Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting City"; "Wheat Ridge has Great Neighborhoods" and "Wheat Ridge has a choice of economically viable commercial areas."
1.0 FTE Utility Locates Technician – Public Works Department This new position is needed to meet the ongoing and increasing utility locate requests and requirements of the Colorado utility locate system (Colorado811). Utility locate requests increased over 50% in 2020 from 4,148 requests in 2019 to 6,369 requests in 2020. Currently,
these duties are completed by a Maintenance Worker II employee and have become a full-time
job. The City is required to respond to utility locate requests in a timely manner to accurately locate City-owned utilities such as storm sewer and electrical conduits for traffic signals and street lighting. Without this new position, the City could be exposed to potential financial and legal liability for providing an ineffective utility locate response system.
Conclusion and Acknowledgements The last couple of years have been a whirlwind, but Wheat Ridge has managed to come out the other side in an even better place before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The success of this organization and All- America City continues to see is attributed to the tremendous leadership
and support from the Mayor and City Council, the spectacular team members from across all
departments, and our tenacious business community and community members.
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We've built a resilient local economy, developed prudent financial policies, and set aside adequate reserves, which has enabled the City to continue to thrive in uncertain economic times.
Many exciting opportunities – the Clear Creek Crossing development, Lutheran Legacy Campus
redevelopment, continued improvements to the Applewood Shopping Center, build-out of the Wheat Ridge-Ward TOD subarea, continued resurgence of 38th Avenue as a vibrant main street, and many other infill projects – are still before us.
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2022 Proposed Budget
ATTACHMENT 1
PRESENTED TO
City of Wheat Ridge
Colorado
For the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 01, 2021
Executive Director
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Distinguished
Budget Presentation
Award
From upper left to right:
Mayor: Bud Starker; Treasurer: Christopher Miller; City Clerk: Steve Kirkpatrick
District I: Judy Hutchinson, Janeece Hoppe; District II: Rachel Hultin, Zachary Urban
District III: Korey Stites, Amanda Weaver; District IV: Valerie Nosler Beck, Leah Dozeman
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGETJanuary 1 – December 31 Fiscal Year 2022
ELECTED OFFICIALS
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
ANNUAL BUDGET
Prepared by the Budget Staff
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
City Manager
Patrick Goff
Administrative Services Director
Allison Scheck
Police Chief
Chris Murtha
Director of Parks and Recreation
Karen O’Donnell
Director of Public Works
Greg Knudson
Director of Community Development
Ken Johnstone
Judge
Christopher Randall
CONTENTS AND PRODUCTION
Patrick Goff
Allison Scheck
Marianne Schilling
Mark Colvin
Amber Garrett
Allison Lewis
PHOTO CREDITS
Scott Dressel-Martin
Justin LeVett Photography
Blue Hartkopp Photography
DEPARTMENT BUDGET CONTACTS
City Treasurer
Chris Miller
City Clerk’s Office, Legislative
Steve Kirkpatrick
Robin Eaton
Municipal Court
Judge Randall
Kersten Armstrong
Community Development
Ken Johnstone
Tammy Odean
Police Department
Chris Murtha
Michelle Stodden
Public Works
Greg Knudson
Jodi Baros
Parks and Recreation
Karen O’Donnell
Susan Anderson
Brandon Altenburg
Kelsey Carter
Zach Lovato
Administrative Services, City Manager,
City Attorney
Patrick Goff
Allison Scheck
Marianne Schilling
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
Residents of
Wheat Ridge
City Treasurer
Chris Miller
Judge
Christopher Randall
Boards and
Commissions
Administrative
Services Director
Allison Scheck
Mayor Bud Starker
and
City Council
City Clerk
Steve Kirkpatrick
City Manager
Patrick Goff
Parks and Recreation
Director
Karen O’Donnell
Community
Development Director
Ken Johnstone
City Attorney
Gerald Dahl
Public Works Director
Greg Knudson
Chief of PoliceChris Murtha
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Budget Message ............................................................................................................................ 10
Vision and Goals ............................................................................................................................ 22
Strategic Priorities ......................................................................................................................... 25
Budget in Brief .............................................................................................................................. 27
Revenues & Expenditures Summary ............................................................................................. 42
Budget Summary by Fund ................................................................................................. 42
General Fund Revenues .................................................................................................... 43
General Fund Expenditures .............................................................................................. 46
General Government .................................................................................................................... 48
Legislative .......................................................................................................................... 49
City Attorney ..................................................................................................................... 51
Central Charges ................................................................................................................. 53
City Treasurer ................................................................................................................................ 54
City Clerk ....................................................................................................................................... 57
City Manager ................................................................................................................................. 60
City Manager’s Office ........................................................................................................ 62
Economic Development .................................................................................................... 64
Municipal Court ............................................................................................................................ 66
Administrative Services ................................................................................................................. 70
Administrative Services ..................................................................................................... 75
Financial Services .............................................................................................................. 77
Human Resources ............................................................................................................. 79
Public Information ............................................................................................................ 81
Procurement ..................................................................................................................... 83
Information Technology.................................................................................................... 85
Community Development ............................................................................................................. 87
Administration .................................................................................................................. 92
Planning............................................................................................................................. 94
Building ............................................................................................................................. 96
Engineering…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….98
Police Department ...................................................................................................................... 100
Administration ................................................................................................................ 105
Grants .............................................................................................................................. 107
Community Services Team .............................................................................................. 109
Crime Prevention Team (SRO) ........................................................................................ 111
Records ........................................................................................................................... 113
Accreditation & Training ................................................................................................. 115
Patrol Operations ............................................................................................................ 117
Investigations Bureau ..................................................................................................... 119
Crash & Traffic Team (CATT) ........................................................................................... 121
Public Works ............................................................................................................................... 123
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operations ...................................................................................................................... 127
Parks & Recreation ...................................................................................................................... 129
Administration ................................................................................................................ 134
Recreation ....................................................................................................................... 136
Parks Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 138
Forestry and Horticulture ............................................................................................... 140
Natural Resources ........................................................................................................... 142
Anderson Building ........................................................................................................... 144
Athletics .......................................................................................................................... 146
General Programs ........................................................................................................... 148
Outdoor Pool ................................................................................................................... 150
Active Adult Center ......................................................................................................... 152
Historic Buildings............................................................................................................. 154
Recreation Center Facilities Operations ......................................................................... 156
Recreation Center Aquatics ............................................................................................ 158
Recreation Center Fitness Center ................................................................................... 160
Facilities Maintenance .................................................................................................... 162
Special Revenue Funds
Public Art Fund ................................................................................................................ 164
Police Investigation Fund ................................................................................................ 165
Open Space Fund ............................................................................................................ 166
Municipal Court Fund ..................................................................................................... 168
Conservation Trust Fund ................................................................................................. 170
Equipment Replacement Fund ....................................................................................... 172
Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement Fund ................................................................... 173
Capital Improvement Program ................................................................................................... 175
CIP Project Pages............................................................................................................. 177
CIP 2020-2029 ................................................................................................................. 195
Investing 4 the Future – Projects Funded By 2E ......................................................................... 196
2E 2017-2027 .................................................................................................................. 198
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund ................................................................................ 200
Staffing
Pay Plan ........................................................................................................................... 206
Staffing Table .................................................................................................................. 215
5-year Staffing Plan ......................................................................................................... 222
2022 Fee Schedule ...................................................................................................................... 223
Line-Item Accounts
City Treasurer (01-101) ................................................................................................... 242
Legislative (01-102) ......................................................................................................... 243
Finance (01-103) ............................................................................................................. 244
Economic Development (01-105) ................................................................................... 245
TABLE OF CONTENTS
City Manager (01-106) .................................................................................................... 246
City Attorney (01-107) .................................................................................................... 247
City Clerk (01-108) .......................................................................................................... 248
Municipal Court (01-109) ................................................................................................ 249
Administrative Services-Administration (01-111) .......................................................... 250
Human Resources (01-112)............................................................................................. 251
Public Information (01-113) ............................................................................................ 252
Purchasing & Contracting (01-116) ................................................................................. 253
Information Technology (01-117) ................................................................................... 254
Facilities Maintenance (01-118) ..................................................................................... 255
Community Development – Administration (01-120) .................................................... 256
Planning (01-121) ............................................................................................................ 257
Building (01-122) ............................................................................................................. 258
Engineering (01-123) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 259
Police – Administration (01-201) .................................................................................... 260
Grants (01-202) ............................................................................................................... 261
Community Services Team (01-203) ............................................................................... 262
Crime Prevention Team (SRO) (01-205).......................................................................... 263
Records (01-206) ............................................................................................................. 264
Accreditation & Training (01-207) .................................................................................. 265
Patrol Operations (01-211) ............................................................................................. 266
Investigations Bureau (01-212) ....................................................................................... 267
Crash & Traffic Team (01-213) ........................................................................................ 268
Public Works (01-303) ..................................................................................................... 269
Parks & Recreation – Administration (01-601) ............................................................... 270
Recreation (01-602) ........................................................................................................ 271
Parks Maintenance (01-603) ........................................................................................... 272
Forestry (01-604) ............................................................................................................ 273
Natural Resources (01-605) ............................................................................................ 274
Central Charges (01-610) ................................................................................................ 275
Anderson Building (01-620) ............................................................................................ 276
Athletics (01-621) ............................................................................................................ 277
General Programs (01-622) ............................................................................................. 278
Outdoor Pool (01-623) .................................................................................................... 279
Active Adult Center (01-624) .......................................................................................... 280
Historic Building (01-625) ............................................................................................... 281
Facilities (01-626) ............................................................................................................ 282
Aquatics (01-627) ............................................................................................................ 283
Fitness (01-628)............................................................................................................... 284
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Special Revenue Funds
Public Art Fund (12) ........................................................................................................ 285
Police Investigation Fund (17) ........................................................................................ 286
Open Space Fund (32) ..................................................................................................... 287
Municipal Court Fund (33) .............................................................................................. 288
Conservation Trust Fund (54) ......................................................................................... 289
Equipment Replacement Fund (57) ................................................................................ 290
Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement Team (63) ........................................................... 291
Financial Policies ......................................................................................................................... 292
Glossary ....................................................................................................................................... 302
Budget Message
September 10, 2021
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
I'm pleased to present to the Mayor and City Council the 2022 Proposed Budget. This Budget provides
the framework for providing services and programs to the residents of Wheat Ridge for the year 2022,
based on the delivery of core services and priorities identified in the City Council Strategic Plan.
WHEAT RIDGE 2035 VISION TOPICS AND SMART GOALS
The Mayor, City Council, and staff work together periodically to develop and update a strategic plan that
includes a vision, goals, and priorities. City Council met in the spring of 2017 and developed an updated
Vision 2035 to include Vision Topics and Smart Goals. In addition, City Council met in early 2021 and
agreed upon the following eight strategic priorities for staff to focus their efforts in 2021 and 2022. Staff
used the vision topics and strategic priorities to guide the development of and prioritize projects for the
2022 Budget.
Vision Topics:
1. Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting City
2. Wheat Ridge is a community for families
3. Wheat Ridge has great neighborhoods
4. Wheat Ridge has a choice of economically viable commercial areas
5. Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
6. Wheat Ridge is committed to environmental stewardship
7. Wheat Ridge residents enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle
8. Wheat Ridge residents are proud of their hometown
Strategic Priorities:
1. New efforts of engagement in government
2. Implement bulk plane in all residential zone districts
3. Re-examine/advance sidewalks on 38th Avenue
4. Review the vision, mission, and funding of Localworks
5. Streamline permit processes
6. Commercial corridor code review
7. Policy on non-conforming accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
8. Develop solutions and work with partners to address homelessness
OVERALL SUMMARY
The total 2022 Proposed Budget, including the General Fund, two capital funds, seven special revenue
funds, and the 2E Investing 4, the Future Bond Fund, is $82,122,303. The Budget is based on projected
revenues of $78,659,532. The beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $30,052,883, which brings
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the total available funds to $108,712,415. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of
$26,590,112.
General Fund $44,169,781
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund $21,763,305
RWR Bond Projects Fund $5,900,000
Special Revenue Funds $6,405,134
2E Investing 4 the Future Bond Fund $3,884,083
Total $82,122,303
General Fund
General Fund revenue is projected at $48,069,108, which is a 4.8% increase compared to 2021 year-end
estimated revenues and a 26.4% increase compared to the original 2021 budget. In addition, the
beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $17,271,544, which brings the total available funds for
the General Fund to $65,340,652.
General Fund expenditures total $44,169,781, excluding transfers. General Fund expenditures represent
an 8.0% increase compared to the adjusted 2021 Budget. The ending fund balance for the General Fund
is projected at $13,675,426, of which $11,042,057 (25% of operating expenditures) is considered
unrestricted. The City's financial policies require that the City maintain a minimum unrestricted fund
balance of at least two months or approximately 17% of its General Fund operating expenditures, as
recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association and that the City will annually target to
maintain a 25% unrestricted fund balance percentage level as part of its annual budget process.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund
CIP Fund revenue is projected at $20,871,343 ($6,995,445 transferred from the General Fund), which is
a 46.6% increase compared to 2021 estimated revenue, mostly due to an increase in transfers from the
General Fund, which can be attributed to the building use tax received from the SCL Lutheran campus
development. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $3,314,369, which brings
the total available funds for the CIP Fund to $24,185,712.
CIP expenditures total $21,763,305, which is a 46.1% increase compared to the adjusted 2021 Budget.
This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $2,422,407.
The Proposed 2022 CIP budget includes the following projects:
• $15.6 million for construction of the first phase of the Improve Wadsworth project
• $3 million for street preventative maintenance, primarily on 29th Avenue and Youngfield Street
• $1.2 million for reconstruction and repavement of Recreation Center parking lot
• $500,000 for maintenance to the 44th Avenue bridge over Clear Creek
• $248,189 for City Hall improvements
• $200,000 for storm sewer improvements
• $175,000 for Parks and Forestry building improvements
• $150,000 for City-wide roadway striping maintenance
• $150,000 for replacement of the Recreation Center roof
• $100,000 for the City's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
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• $100,000 for a traffic signal master plan
• $85,000 for master gateway signage plan and new signage
• $80,000 to construct a sidewalk in a gap along Marshall Street to Clear Creek Trail
• $50,000 for City-wide ADA infrastructure improvements
• $40,000 for bicycle lanes on Harlan Street between 32nd and 38th Avenues
• $30,000 to update the Lena Gulch Master Plan
• $25,000 to update the Clear Creek Master Plan
• $25,000 for street lighting at Ridge Road and Quail Street
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund
In June 2021, Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) adopted Resolution 17-2021, authorizing the issuance of
bonds to be used for public improvements within the I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan Area.
RWR anticipates issuing the bonds in November 2021 in the net amount of approximately $35 million for
public improvements and $6.375 million to retire a RWR bank loan for the Clear Creek Crossing project.
This Budget establishes a new fund for the City's project expenditures associated with the bonds. Funds
will be transferred into the Fund from RWR as contracts are awarded. Please see the Renewal Wheat
Ridge Bonds Project section of the Budget for detailed information.
The proposed 2022 Budget includes $5.9 million in revenues from the bonds and $5.9 million in
expenditures for the following projects:
• $750,000 for professional design and engineering services for enhancements to the I-70/32nd
Avenue interchange and the Youngfield Street corridor
• $1.0 million to reconstruct the 38th Avenue/Kipling Street intersection for vehicular and
pedestrian safety improvements
• $4.15 million for the reconstruction of 52nd Avenue, Tabor Street, and Ridge Road surrounding
the G-Line commuter rail station; final design for a pedestrian bridge over the commuter rail
tracks and final design for a multi-use trail from the bridge to the I-70 Frontage Road
The future RWR Bond Projects Fund includes the construction of enhancements to the I-70/32nd Avenue
interchange and Youngfield Street corridor; maintenance improvements to the Youngfield Street over
Clear Creek; final design, engineering, and construction of enhancements to the I-70/Kipling Street
interchange; and construction of the pedestrian bridge and multi-use trail at the G-Line commuter rail
station. RWR will use the remaining project funds for public improvements at the Golds Market at 26th
and Kipling and for other miscellaneous urban renewal projects in the Plan Area.
Special Revenue Fund – Open Space
Open Space revenue is projected at $3,812,006, which is a 63% increase compared to the 2021
estimated revenue. The large increase is primarily due to a future reimbursement from the Jefferson
Council School District for their portion of The Green project. The beginning fund balance for 2022 is
projected at $2,914,579, which brings the total available funds for the Open Space Fund to $6,726,585.
Open Space projects for 2022 include:
• The Green project on 38th Avenue
• Reconstruction of Panorama Park tennis courts
• Clear Creek Trail improvements
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• Outdoor fitness court
• Open space and park maintenance projects
• Peaks to Plains strategic plan
Funding is also appropriated for seven parks maintenance and two forestry employees. Open Space
expenditures total $5,375,079, which is a 34% increase compared to the adjusted 2021 Budget. This will
provide a projected ending fund balance of $1,351,506, of which $1,043,161 is restricted to park and
trail improvements at the Wheat Ridge Ward station area.
The future five-year Open Space Budget proposes the continuation of miscellaneous open space
improvements, Stites Park irrigation improvements, Anderson Park playground replacement, Phase III of
Prospect Park improvements, and funding for Parks employees.
Special Revenue Fund – Conservation Trust
Conservation Trust revenue is projected at $351,111, which is a very slight decrease compared to the
2021 estimated revenue. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $380,771,
which brings the total available funds for the Conservation Trust Fund to $731,882.
Conservation Trust projects for 2022 include:
• Recreation facilities maintenance projects
• Resurface of tennis and basketball courts
• Improvements to the median at 50th and Kipling
• Replacement of playground at Apel Bacher Park
Conservation Trust expenditures total $367,500, which is a 59% decrease compared to the adjusted
2021 Budget. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $364,382.
The future five-year Conservation Trust Budget proposes to provide funds for recreation facilities
maintenance needs, parks maintenance projects, resurfacing of tennis/basketball courts, and other
facility improvements.
Special Revenue Funds – Other
Several other Special Revenue Funds are also included in this Budget to track revenues and expenditures
that are designated by law to be used for specific purposes or are used to simplify the budgeting
process. Those funds include Public Art, Police Investigation, Municipal Court, Equipment Replacement,
and Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement. Detailed revenue and expenditure information for these
funds can be found in the Special Revenue Funds, and the Line Item Accounts sections of the Budget.
2E Investing 4 the Future Fund
The 2E Investing 4 the Future Fund was created in 2017 as a special fund to account for the 2E bond and
debt activity. 2022 revenues from the temporary 0.5% sales and use tax and interest are projected at
$5,672,366. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2022 is projected at $5,455,875, which brings
the total available funds for the 2E Fund to $11,128,241.
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2E Fund expenditures total $3,884,083, of which, $3,499,300 is designated for debt service on the 2E
bonds. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $7,244,158. The only project expense
budgeted for 2022 is $384,783 for public art for the Improve Wadsworth project. A detailed explanation
of the status of each project is included in the 2E section of this Budget.
SHORT-TERM FISCAL CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES
Sales Tax and General Fund Revenue
The 2021 estimated and 2022 proposed budgets project significant increases in revenue growth. Sales
tax, the City's largest revenue source, is projected to increase by 8.0% in 2021 compared to 2020 year-
end sales tax revenues and increase by 9.3% compared to the 2021 adopted budget. The 2022 sales tax
revenues are projected to increase by 4.5% compared to the 2021 year-end estimate and increase by
14.2% compared to the 2021 adopted budget.
Overall, total General Fund revenue for 2022 is projected to increase by 4.8% compared to 2021 year-
end estimated revenue and increase by 32.5% compared to the original 2021 budget. The increase in
2022 revenues compared to the 2021 year-end estimates is largely due to an increase in revenue from
sales tax, Recreation Center fees, lodgers' tax, and American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Parks and Recreation fee revenue took the biggest hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the public
health restrictions imposed upon the City. Because of social distancing requirements, many normal
recreation activities had to be significantly curtailed or outright canceled in 2020 and 2021, including the
opening of the outdoor pool in 2020. Staff is projecting a near full return to normal activities in 2022.
Total Parks and Recreation fee revenue in 2021 is estimated to increase only slightly by 12% compared
to 2020 year-end revenue. 2022 revenue is projected to rebound by about 146%, compared to 2021,
back to pre-pandemic revenue levels.
American Rescue Plan Act
President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on March 11, 2021. ARPA provides
$1.9 trillion in additional relief to respond to the impacts of COVID-19. The City of Wheat Ridge will
receive a total of $7,873,279.72, half of which has already been received, and the other half will be
received in 2022. All funds must be encumbered by December 31, 2024, and spent by December 31,
2026, which gives the City ample time to strategically develop a spending plan. The United States
Department of Treasury has determined eligible uses of the ARPA funding, which include the following
broad categories:
• Support public health expenditures
• Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency
• Replace lost public sector revenue
• Provide premium pay for essential workers
• Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure
The City has hired CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) LLP to assist staff with interpreting the Department of
Treasury's Interim Final Rules and guidance for spending the ARPA funds. Therefore, minimal ARPA
funding has been expended in 2021 and is proposed for appropriation in the 2002 Budget.
The City's spending plan for these funds is as follows:
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This ARPA funding will be recognized as revenue as it is expended. Therefore, the 2021 Budget will
include $178,915 in revenue, and the 2022 Budget will include $308,596 in revenue from ARPA. The
remaining funding received from the Federal Government will remain on a balance sheet until it is
expended and therefore will not be included in General Fund reserves.
Redevelopment Projects
The Clear Creek Crossing project experienced some delays in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, a 300-unit residential development and a fueling station/convenience store have both been
completed, and the Foothills Credit Union corporate offices are under construction. The developer is
well underway in 2021 with a leasing plan for additional tenants, including residential, fitness, retail,
hospitality, and entertainment. SCL Health broke ground in the summer of 2021, and construction has
started on a state-of-the-art hospital with an anticipated opening date in the fall of 2024. Building use
tax revenue from the construction of the new hospital is estimated at approximately $8.0 million in 2021
and 2022. This one-time revenue will allow the 2022 Budget to maintain a 25% undesignated fund
balance, to transfer $500,000 to the Equipment Replacement Fund for the future purchase of police
radios and an enterprise financial management system, and transfer approximately $7.0 million to the
CIP Fund for capital projects. Other than minor revenue estimates for Kum & Go, no new sales tax
revenue from this project is included in the 2022 budget.
The Longs Peak Metropolitan District (LPMD) anticipates it will reimburse the City $507,038 for the
environmental assessment expense the City incurred over the last several years, as well as
approximately $10 million in construction costs for the I-70 hook ramp project in November 2021. Once
the project is fully built out, sales tax, lodging, admissions, and use tax revenue is projected to total $1.8
million annually. None of these reimbursements or new revenues have been included in the 2022
Budget.
The anchor tenant at the Corners at Wheat Ridge, Lucky's Market, opened on August 6, 2018, but filed
for bankruptcy and closed in early 2020. The owner and developer of The Corners are actively working
with prospective tenants to backfill the Lucky's Market site. The City could potentially see new tenants in
2022, which would generate a significant amount of tax revenue. These new potential revenues have
not been included in the 2022 Budget.
ARPA Eligible Expenditures 2021 2022
Address negative economic impacts
caused by the public health emergency $178,915 $308,596
COVID-related sanitation,
PPE, employee vaccine
incentives, teleworking
technology, CLA consulting
COVID-related sanitation,
PPE, teleworking
technology, CLA
consulting, homeless
navigation activities
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OUTSIDE AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS
In 2016, City Council appointed a Citizen Review Committee to make recommendations for contributions
to outside agencies. The following are the Committee's recommendations for 2022:
The Action Center $6,000
Active Transportation Advisory Committee $1,000
Applewood Community Foundation $500
Court Appointed Special Advocates $6,200
Community Table $13,000
Family Tree $10,000
Feed the Future $5,400
Friends of Paha $1,900
Friends of Stevens $1,000
Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES) $3,100
Jefferson Center for Mental Health $10,600
Jefferson County Library Foundation $1,400
Jewish Family Services-Colorado Senior Connections $3,700
Lutheran Foundation – Heroes of Hope $3,200
Outdoor Lab Foundation $13,800
Regional Air Quality Council $3,400
Robbie’s Hope $2,000
Seniors’ Resource Center $18,500
Sunshine Home Share $2,200
Wheat Ridge Community Foundation $6,200
Wheat Ridge Grange $2,900
Wheat Ridge High School Farmer's 5000 $5,000
Wheat Ridge High School STEM/STEAM $10,000
Wheat Ridge Kiwanis $1,300
Wheat Ridge Optimist Club $1,500
TOTAL $133,800
DEBT
At the regular general election held on November 8, 2016, the electorate of the City approved ballot
question 2E, which temporarily increased the sales and use tax levied by the City by one-half of one
percent (3% to 3.5%) for up to 12 years or when $38.5 million is raised, whichever occurs first. It also
authorized the issuance of debt to finance City investment in public infrastructure to facilitate economic
development opportunities. Sales and use tax revenue bonds were issued on May 2, 2017, to finance
four specific City investments, including Anderson Park, Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge Ward
Station development, and the Clear Creek Crossing development.
The par amount of the bond issue was $30,595,000 with a net premium of $2,687,079 for a total of
$33,282,079. Of this amount, $33 million was deposited into Fund 31 for the four specific City
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investments, $152,975 was allocated for the underwriter's discount, and $129,104 for costs associated
with the bond issue. The maximum repayment cost of the bonds will not exceed $38,500,000, and the
maximum annual repayment cost will not exceed $3,700,000. In the Budget, $3,499,300 is budgeted for
the 2022 debt service. The balance of the debt as of December 31, 2022, will be $17,598,400. Based on
current revenue estimates, the temporary sales and use tax rate will expire in 2024, after 8 years.
Additionally, the City has the following long-term financial obligations:
Renewal Wheat Ridge
The City's Urban Renewal Authority (Renewal Wheat Ridge) is a component unit of the City. Renewal
Wheat Ridge acquired a loan in the amount of $2.455 million, accruing interest at 3.16% per annum, for
the Kipling Ridge commercial center development at 38th and Kipling. The term of this loan expires in
2023 and will be paid from sales and property tax incremental revenue from the Kipling Ridge project.
The balance of the loan as of December 31, 2022, will be $335,270. Once this loan is retired, the City's
General fund will see a net decrease of approximately $500,000 in expenditures.
Renewal Wheat Ridge acquired a loan in the amount of $6.375 million, accruing interest at 4.65% per
annum, for the Clear Creek Crossing mixed-used development at I-70 and Highway 58. The term of the
loan expires in 2028 and was to be repaid from property tax incremental revenue from the Clear Creek
Crossing project. However, Renewal Wheat Ridge anticipates to issue bonds in the amount of
approximately $35 million in November 2021 for various infrastructure projects and $6.375 million to
pay off this loan at a significantly lower interest rate.
Community Solar Garden
On March 23, 2015, the City entered into an agreement to purchase electric generating capacity in a solar
garden. The agreement was funded on April 13, 2015, with a lease agreement for $800,000. As of
December 31, 2020, the solar power capacity was recorded as capital assets in the amount of $553,349.
Annual payments of $80,167, including principal and interest accruing at 5.75%, are due through May 1,
2030. As of December 31, 2022, the City will have a capital lease outstanding amount of $499,706. For its
participation, it is estimated the City will receive $50,000 in energy credits from Xcel in 2020 to be used to
pay this lease and against energy consumption at various facilities.
Fruitdale School Lofts
In 2016, the City Council approved a loan in the amount of $2.585 million from General Fund reserves to
the Fruitdale School Partners. The loan was for the redevelopment of the Fruitdale School property into a
mix of 16 market-rate and income-restricted rental housing units. Fruitdale School Partners repaid $1.5
million of the loan in 2018. The remaining $1,085,000 will be paid over a 40-year period and, until that
time, will remain as a restricted balance in the General Fund reserves.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND STAFFING
Compensation
Personnel-related expenses account for the largest portion of the City's Budget. Remaining competitive
to attract the best talent for the City and maintaining its investment in its team members is a high
priority. In 2013, the City launched a compensation plan for full-time/part-time benefited employees
that is financially sustainable and will help the City recruit and retain top talent. The City's pay-for-
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performance model is consistent with the culture and commitment to A.C.T.I.O.N! - the City's core
values of Accountability – Change – Teamwork – Integrity – Opportunity – Now! It is important for the
City to reward employees who exemplify these core values and who help achieve the City's strategic
results.
The market-based compensation plan, typically updated biennially, consists of three sub-plans 1) a pay-
for-performance open range plan, which includes civilian and police sergeants and higher ranks; 2) a
sworn seven-step plan, which includes police officer I and II positions; and 3) a part-time employee plan
which includes variable non-benefited positions such as lifeguards and seasonal parks workers. Due to
the pandemic and consistent with peer communities, the City delayed the scheduled compensation plan
update in 2020 and completed it in 2021 with an effective date of January 1, 2022. The 2021 update
involved a consultant-led review of the compensation plan using market data from the Denver Front
Range. Each position was reviewed to ensure proper classification against job matches in the area, and
all pay grades are proposed to increase in 2022 in order to be competitive in this challenging labor
market.
Employees will be eligible for a performance increase on January 1, 2022, based on how well they meet
the core values and competencies of the performance management program. Additionally, police
officers in the step plan and a number of other sworn and civilian employees will receive market and
equity pay adjustments to either bring them to the new minimum of a given pay grade or move them
further into the grade based on their tenure and performance. Most market and equity adjustments will
occur with lower-wage and front-line employees, police officers, and sergeants. The 2022 proposed
budget includes approximately $1 million in pay for performance, annual police department step
increases, market and equity increases, an increase of 56% from the conservative and reduced 2021
budget. This investment in personnel is essential to the provision of services and delivery of the City
Council's priorities.
Benefits
The City continues to provide a competitive benefits package to employees that include medical, dental,
life, and disability benefits. Throughout the year, staff works closely with the City's benefits broker, IMA,
to ensure that the City is controlling benefit costs while still providing a competitive benefits package to
its employees, which is a vital part of the City's total compensation approach to pay.
The City currently provides Kaiser Permanente plans for employee medical benefits. Medical premiums
will experience an increase in 2022, currently estimated at 3%. Several key factors play a role in
calculating the City's health care premium renewal, including the City's Wellness Program as a positive
contributing factor. In 2022, the City will continue to offer the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), and
the Deductible HMO (DHMO) added in 2017. The HDHP plan was added in 2013 and is a consumer
model of health care paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The goal of the consumer-driven HDHP
and DHMO is to encourage employees to manage costs through the effective use of health care. There
will be no increases to dental insurance, life insurance, or long-term and short-term disability premiums.
The City currently contributes to a 401(a) retirement plan for nonsworn employees. Employees
contribute 4% to the Plan, and the City matches 6%. For sworn employees, the City contributes 11%, and
employees contribute 10% to the Plan (sworn employees do not contribute to Social Security). As part of
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the sworn market analysis in 2019, it was determined that the City was at the time approximately 1.5%
below market in terms of sworn pension contribution match. The 2020 and 2021 budgets included a
0.5% increase to the City's contribution each year. An additional 0.5%, approximately $38,000, is
included in the 2022 budget to bring the City's sworn pension contribution to 11.5%.
Staffing
The 2021 Adopted Budget did not include an increase in staffing due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19
pandemic on the City's financial situation. However, revenue growth in 2020 and during the first half of
2021 has been significantly higher than anticipated. Therefore, City Council approved a mid-year FTE
(full-time equivalent) increase in 2021 of 6.25 FTEs bringing the total staffing level to 246.375 FTEs.
The 2022 Proposed Budget includes an increase of 8.375 FTEs for a total staffing level of 254.750 FTEs.
The City has typically operated with a very lean staff; however, as community expectations change, we
must ensure the City has adequate staffing to meet those demands.
General Fund
1.0 FTE GIS Technician – Administrative Services Department
Staff has been requesting this position for the last 13 years, which was a recommendation from the
GIS Master Plan. Due to other staffing priorities, the City has been utilizing interns over the past 13
years to assist the GIS Analyst with the workload. This position will replace the intern who was
budgeted at approximately $22,000 annually. This position will help implement a significant portion
of the City Council's strategic priority of "New efforts of engagement in government and
understanding City processes" with the development of an interactive development/construction
map. In addition, GIS-related requests continue to increase and are more complicated, extensive,
and consume more time. This position will ensure the City can continue to meet these demands for
both internal and external customers.
1.0 FTE Accounting Supervisor – Administrative Services Department
The workload of the Finance team has increased significantly. While the team added a new licensing
technician to provide backup to the revenue technician and focus on new licensing programs, the
cumulative workload on the Finance Manager's plate continues to be overwhelming. This position
would oversee some of the current Finance staff to give the Manager additional time for financial
reporting, auditing, and quality control. In addition, the City needs a new position to focus on
project accounting for American Rescue Act Plan expenditures, the proposed Renewal Wheat Ridge
bond projects, the Improve Wadsworth project, and a potential future extension of the City's 2E
bond projects. The City budget currently includes $33,280 for part-time staffing assistance, which
would be eliminated if this new position is approved. This position could be time-limited for
approximately three years after many of these special projects have been completed.
1.0 FTE Horticultural Assistant – Parks and Recreation Department
In 2002, the City had 7.0 FTE dedicated to forestry and horticultural services throughout the City.
Staffing levels were reduced to 3.0 FTE since that time as were required by budget cuts and other
restraints. Since 2002, four additional parks have been constructed, and additional right-of-way
maintenance responsibilities (38th Ave streetscape, G Line TOD site, Kipling and I-70 entry, and exit ramp
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landscaping, 50th Avenue median, etc.) have increased the workload for the Forestry and Natural
Resources programs. This new position will assist the City in addressing the 2035 Vision Topic "Wheat
Ridge is an attractive and inviting City."
1.0 FTE Graphic Designer – Parks and Recreation Department
Marketing, promotion, and communication are important aspects for successful parks and recreation
programming. Having a full-time graphic designer provides more time to develop marketing assets that
achieve these priorities. The City currently budgets approximately $34,000 annually for part-time,
contractual graphic design services, which would be eliminated if this new position is approved. This
position could assist with additional recruitment projects to attract talent, focus more on parks and trails
and how signage, wayfinding, and kiosks can lead to safer open spaces and better-quality trails and
parks for users, and assist with creating and promotion of new special events and programs to increase
revenues and reach the community in new ways. This position could also assist with other City
department graphic design needs saving the City from hiring more expensive free-lance designers.
0.375 FTE Recreation Coordinator – Parks and Recreation Department
This position currently serves 25-hours (0.625 FTE) per week and programs outdoor recreation
(hikes, downhill skiing, snowshoeing), Ramblers (walking non-elevated trails), and other trip
activities for the Active Adult Center. In addition, this position manages the volunteer driver
program, including extensive training and scheduling. It has been more difficult every year to find
volunteer drivers. Increasing this position to full-time would allow for additional programming at
the Active Adult Center to better serve older adults through recreational programming and
providing the resources necessary to drive the van while offering seamless operations of the travel
program. This position increase will assist the City in addressing the 2035 Vision Topic "Wheat Ridge is a
community for families" and "Wheat Ridge residents enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle."
2.0 FTE Police Officer – Police Department
The Police Department anticipates an increase in calls for service related to the Clear Creek Crossing
development. Based on the size of the property, projected uses, and housing options, the Department
anticipates calls for service, including traffic, criminal and non-criminal events, quality of life issues,
property, and economic crimes such as theft, fraud, and forgery and minimal person's crimes. With the
addition of two police officers, the Department will have the ability to increase staff in this area of the
City throughout the week, during the peak hours that businesses will be open. These new positions will
assist the City in addressing the 2035 Vision Topic "Wheat Ridge offers a choice of economically viable
commercial areas" and "Wheat Ridge is a community for families."
1.0 FTE Maintenance Worker II – Public Works Department
This position will assist in the ever-growing demand for Public Works services, including city-wide graffiti
removal, asphalt patching, snow and ice control, street sweeping, storm sewer cleaning, traffic sign and
signal repair and maintenance, maintenance and repair of City-owned bus benches and shelters and the
increasing number of City-owned LED street and pedestrian lights, maintenance of bicycle lane
pavement markings, placement of speed trailers, installation of street banners and assistance at public
events and festivals. Most importantly, this position will provide an additional staff member for snow
and ice events which will provide for a safer three, 8-hour shift crew rotation. This new position will
assist the City in addressing the 2035 Vision Topics "Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting City";
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"Wheat Ridge has Great Neighborhoods" and "Wheat Ridge has a choice of economically viable
commercial areas."
1.0 FTE Utility Locates Technician – Public Works Department
This new position is needed to meet the ongoing and increasing utility locate requests and requirements
of the Colorado utility locate system (Colorado811). Utility locate requests increased over 50% in 2020
from 4,148 requests in 2019 to 6,369 requests in 2020. Currently, these duties are completed by a
Maintenance Worker II employee and have become a full-time job. The City is required to respond to
utility locate requests in a timely manner to accurately locate City-owned utilities such as storm sewer
and electrical conduits for traffic signals and street lighting. Without this new position, the City could be
exposed to potential financial and legal liability for providing an ineffective utility locate response
system.
Conclusion and Acknowledgements
The last couple of years have been a whirlwind, but Wheat Ridge has managed to come out the other
side in an even better place before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The success of this organization
and All- America City continues to see is attributed to the tremendous leadership and support from the
Mayor and City Council, the spectacular team members from across all departments, and our tenacious
business community and community members.
We've built a resilient local economy, developed prudent financial policies, and set aside adequate
reserves, which has enabled the City to continue to thrive in uncertain economic times. Many exciting
opportunities – the Clear Creek Crossing development, Lutheran Legacy Campus redevelopment,
continued improvements to the Applewood Shopping Center, build-out of the Wheat Ridge-Ward TOD
subarea, continued resurgence of 38th Avenue as a vibrant main street, and many other infill projects –
are still before us.
Special thanks go out to Alli Scheck for taking the lead on the 2022 Budget and to her budget team,
including Marianne Schilling, Mark Colvin, Amber Garrett, Allison Lewis, and all department budget staff.
Patrick Goff
City Manager
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WHEAT RIDGE 2035 VISION AND GOALS
2035 VISION
Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city and community for families.
Wheat Ridge has great neighborhoods, is a hub of commerce with a choice
of economically viable commercial areas and has diverse transportation.
Wheat Ridge is committed to environmental stewardship and its residents
enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle, and are proud of their hometown.
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2035 VISION TOPICS AND SMART GOALS
1. WHEAT RIDGE IS AN ATTRACTIVE AND INVITING CITY
1. Develop a visual art presence in the City
2. Ensure that the City has attractive and inviting open space and
parks
3. Underground utility lines in commercial corridors to improve
streetscapes
4. Expand proactive code enforcement
2. WHEAT RIDGE IS A COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES
1. Improve the quality of Wheat Ridge’s public schools
2. Provide options for seniors to age in place
3. Support residents in taking an active role in community policing
4. Build a new library in Wheat Ridge
3. WHEAT RIDGE HAS GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS
1. Set a clear policy to achieve diverse housing options
2. Facilitate neighbor-to-neighbor relations
4. WHEAT RIDGE HAS A CHOICE OF ECONOMICALLY VIABLE COMMERCIAL AREAS
1. Build out key development sites along I-70 corridor by 2025
2. Provide support to existing commercial areas
3. Proactively identify emerging redevelopment areas
4. Become a leader in technological infrastructure
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2035 VISION TOPICS AND SMART GOALS
5. WHEAT RIDGE HAS DIVERSE TRANSPORTATION
1. Improve and identify areas of need for public transportation
2. Implement top three priorities of bike/pedestrian plan
3. Increase connectivity to surrounding communities and local
gathering centers
4. Maintain the level of existing RTD routes
5. Increase multi-modal access to G Line stations
6. WHEAT RIDGE IS COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
1. Create an Environmental Sustainability Committee to set
priorities for the City for the next five years
7. WHEAT RIDGE RESIDENTS ARE PROUD OF THEIR HOMETOWN
1. Create a public survey that captures the quality of resident life,
specifically in terms of the “live, work, play” metrics
2. Create five additional opportunities for meaningful public
engagement
3. Increase public participation by 20% in all city-wide meetings
8. WHEAT RIDGE RESIDENTS ENJOY AN ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
1. Increase young family participation in City-sponsored recreation
programs
2. Develop an active relationship with Lutheran Medical Center
(LMC) and plan and implement three programs that promote an
active, healthy lifestyle
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2021-2022 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
City Council held a strategic planning retreat in February 2021. Eight priorities were established to
be implemented over the next two years. A series of study sessions have been held where staff
presented information, work plans, and ideas and sought feedback from City Council.
1. New Efforts of Engagement in Government; Understanding City Processes
City Council seeks to de-mystify government for its
constituents. This priority continues efforts to educate the
community about how their local government works and
broaden community engagement in City processes.
2. Implement Bulk Plane in all Residential Zone Districts
City Council adopted residential bulk plane standards in 2016,
which apply to single-family homes in the Residential-One C
and Residential-Three zone districts. This priority would
expand these standards to apply in more residential areas.
3. Re-examine and Advance Sidewalks on 38th Ave
W. 38th Avenue has been identified as the City’s “Main Street”
in various policy documents and through various community
outreach processes. This priority improves safety, walkability,
and connectivity along the full length of this primary Wheat
Ridge corridor.
4. Review the Vision, Mission, and Funding of Localworks
City Council authorized the formation of Wheat Ridge 2020,
now Localworks, in 2005 as a non-profit corporation, for the
purpose of assisting the City in bringing about community
revitalization and setting the direction for and implementing
the revitalization strategies. This priority involves a review of
current Localworks activities and its vision for the future.
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5.Streamline Permit Processes
This priority focuses on improving the permitting and
licensing processes for businesses, with an emphasis on
small businesses. This includes providing helpful educational
materials to make expectations and processes clearer and
more transparent and providing seamless internal handoffs.
6.Commercial Corridor Improvements
City Council recognizes the crucial role that commercial
corridors play in building healthy and vibrant communities.
This priority includes a review of codes and programs that
affect the vibrancy of commercial corridors. The goal of this
priority is to support city businesses and enhance the look of
Wheat Ridge by improving the conditions of these corridors.
7.Policy on non-conforming accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are secondary, independent
housing units with a separate entrance, kitchen, bath, and bed
created within an existing home or on its lot. Non-conforming
ADUs exist throughout the City. This priority considers the
creation of policy to address new and existing ADUs.
8.Develop Solutions and Work with Partners to Address Homelessness
The Homeless Navigation Program assists those experiencing
homelessness. Along with outreach and community
education, the program is connecting individuals to stable,
permanent housing and seeking partnerships and
opportunities to address these challenges on a larger scale.
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2022 Total Expenditures
$82,122,303
(excluding transfers)
General $44,169,781
RWR Bond Project $5,900,000
CIP $21,763,305
2E Bond $3,884,083
Open Space $5,375,079
Other Special
Funds
$1,030,055
Other Special Funds
Conservation
Trust
$367,500
Crime
Prevention $621,305
Municipal Court $32,250
Police
Investigation
$9,000
2022 General Fund
Expenditures
$44,169,781
(excluding transfers)
Police $13,138,640
Parks and
Recreation
$7,678,899
Central Charges $5,504,528
Administrative
Services
$4,713,179
General
Government
$4,002,472
Public Works $3,944,911
Community
Development
$4,080,397
Municipal Court $1,106,755
Ending Fund
Balance
$13,675,426
PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET IN BRIEF
2022 General Fund Expenditures
Police
30%
Parks and
Recreation
17%Public Works
9%
Administrative
Services
11%
Central
Charges
12%
General
Government
9%
Community
Development
9%
Municipal
Court
3%
2022 Total Expenditures
General
54%
RWR Bond
Project
7%
CIP
26%
2E Bond
5%
Open Space
7%
Other
Special …
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Sales Tax Distribution
Property Tax Distribution
2022 General Fund Revenues
$48,069,108
Beginning Fund
Balance
$17,271,544
Sales Tax $24,559,850
Use Tax $9,069,192
Services $4,462,245
Other Taxes $2,804,000
Licenses $3,040,560
Intergovernmental $1,818,016
Property Tax $1,120,000
Other $848,396
Interest $21,849
Fines $325,000
Total Available
Funds
$65,340,652
Most people will be surprised to know
that for every dollar Jefferson County
receives in property taxes from Wheat
Ridge residents, only 3 cents comes back
to the City.
The total sales tax rate in the City of Wheat
Ridge is 8%. For every dollar you spend on
retail purchases, you pay
8 cents in sales tax. Only 3.5 cents of this
comes back to the City.
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
2022 General Fund Revenues
Sales Tax
51%
Use Tax
19%
Services
9%
Other Taxes
6%
Licenses
6%
Intergov.
4%
Property Tax
2%Other
2%
Interest
<1%
Fines
1 %
City of
Wheat
Ridge
3.0¢
Jefferson
County
0.5¢
RTD
1.0¢ SCFD
0.1¢
State
2.9¢
Schools
53¢
City of
Wheat Ridge
3¢
Special
Districts 17¢
County
27¢
City 2E
Fund
0.5¢
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2022 CIP Revenues
$20,871,343
Beginning Fund
Balance
$3,314,369
Sales Tax (General
Fund Transfer)
$6,995,445
Grants $13,575,773
Lodger’s Tax $300,000
Interest $125
Total Available Funds $24,185,712
2022 CIP Expenditures
Streets
90%
Municipal
Projects
1%
Drainage
1%
Traffic
1%
Econ Dev
<1%
Parks & Recreation 7%
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND
2022 CIP Revenues
GF Transfer
34%
Grants
65%
Lodgers Tax
1%
2022 CIP Expenditures
$21,763,305
Streets $19,483,716
Municipal projects $248,189
Drainage $255,000
Traffic $200,000
Parks & Recreation $1,491,400
Economic development $85,000
Ending Fund Balance $2,422,407
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I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan Area
2022 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
Projects Revenues
$5,900,000
Beginning Fund Balance $0
Transfer from Renewal
Wheat Ridge
$5,900,000
Total Available Funds $5,900,000
2022 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
Projects Expenditures
$5,900,000
Applewood Activities $750,000
Kipling Activities $1,000,000
Ward TOD Activities $4,150,000
Ending Fund Balance $0
RENEWAL WHEAT RIDGE BOND PROJECTS FUND
Transfer from
Renewal Wheat Ridge
100%
2022 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
Projects Revenues
Applewood Activites
13%
Kipling
Activities
17%
Ward TOD
Activities
70%
2022 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects
Expenditures
The Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund
is newly established in 2022. Its purpose is to
fund capital improvement projects on public
property, paid for by a Renewal Wheat Ridge
(RWR) bond issuance in 2021. Each year, for the
duration of the fund, RWR will transfer a
payment to the fund to be used for project
expenditures in the I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban
Renewal Plan Area.
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2022 Open Space Revenues
$3,812,006
Beginning Fund Balance $2,914,579
Open Space Tax $1,550,000
Developer
Fee/Interest/Misc.
$1,199,106
Jefferson County Grants $200,000
GOCO Grants $862,900
Total Available Funds $6,726,585
2022 Open Space Expenditures
$5,375,079
Development Projects $3,887,630
Personnel $532,449
Maintenance Projects $955,000
Ending Fund Balance $1,351,506
2022 Open Space Fund Expenditures
Personnel
10%
Development
Projects
72%
Maintenance
Projects
18%
Anderson Park pavilion opened in July of 2019
2022 Open Space Fund Revenue
Open Space
Tax
41%
GoCo Grants
23%
County
Grants
5%Developer
Fee/Interest
/Misc.
31%
OPEN SPACE FUND
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2022 Conservation Trust Revenues
$351,111
Beginning Fund Balance $380,771
Colorado Lottery $350,000
Interest $1,111
Total Available Funds $731,882
2022 Conservation Trust Expenditures
$367,500
Development Projects $25,000
Maintenance Projects $342,500
Ending Fund Balance $364,382
2022 Conservation Trust Expenditures
Development Projects
7%
Maintenance
Projects
93%
The City of Wheat Ridge has received more than $8 million in revenue from the Colorado Lottery since 1992. These funds have been and continue to be used for park and recreation construction, and maintenance projects, including playgrounds and many of the amenities Wheat Ridge residents use every day.
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND
2022 Conservation Trust Revenues
Lottery
99.7%
Interest
0.3%
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2022 Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement
Expenditures
$621,305
Personnel Services $585,207
Materials & Supplies $19,300
Other Services & Charges $16,798
Ending Fund Balance $6,622
2022 Crime Prevention/
Code Enforcement Revenues
$470,100
Beginning Fund Balance $157,827
Lodger’s Tax $450,000
No Proof of Insurance Fines $20,000
Interest $100
Total Available Funds $627,927
CRIME PREVENTION/CODE ENFORCEMENT FUND
2022 Crime Prevent/Code Enforce. Fund Revenues
Lodger's
Tax
96%
NPOI Fines
4%
Interest
<1%
Voters approved a 5% increase in the lodger’s tax in
November 1998. Sixty percent of this tax is used for
police and code enforcement activities in the City.
2022 Crime Prev/Code Enforce Fund Expenditures
Personnel
Services
94%
Materials
& Supplies
3%
Other
Services &
Charges
3%
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Sales Tax
74%
Audit
Proceeds
<1%
Building Use
Tax19%
Interest Income
< 1%
Auto Use
Tax
4%
Retail Use
Tax
3%
2022 Investing 4 the Future Revenues2022 Investing 4 the Future Revenues
$5,672,366
Beginning Fund Balance $5,455,875
Sales Tax $4,185,737
Audit Proceeds $41,667
Interest Income $6,060
Auto Use Tax $227,370
Building Use Tax $1,069,865
Use Tax $141,667
Total Available Funds $11,128,241
2022 Investing 4 the Future
Expenditures
$3,884,083
Bond Issue Costs $500
Debt Payment $3,498,800
Wadsworth $384,783
Ending Fund Balance $7,244,158
INVESTING 4 THE FUTURE 2E FUND
In November 2016, voters approved a 0.5%
increase in sales tax. This tax money is used
for four specific capital projects; Clear Creek
Crossing, G Line Station, Anderson Park, and
Wadsworth Boulevard.
Wadsworth
10%
Bond
Issuance
Costs
<1%
Debt
Payment
90%
2022 Investing 4 the Future Expenditures
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Public Art
Special Fund 12
Beginning Balance $360,386
Revenues $498,533
Expenditures $0
Ending Fund Balance $858,919
Police Investigation
Special Fund 17
Beginning Balance $37,020
Revenues $10 Expenditures $9,000
Ending Fund Balance $28,030
Municipal Court
Special Fund 33
Beginning Balance $83,116
Revenues $10,300
Expenditures $32,250
Ending Fund Balance $61,166
Equipment Replacement
Special Fund 57
Beginning Balance $77,396
Revenues $500,100 Expenditures $0
Ending Fund Balance $577,496
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Police Radios & Equipment
Municipal Court
Sweet Grass Dance
at Anderson Park
PD Property & Evidence Room
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2019 Authorized 2020 Authorized 2021 Authorized 2022 Proposed
Open Space 8 9 9 9
Crime Prevention 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Recreation Center 11 0 0 0
General 209.875 223.625 229.875 238.25
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
Staffing by Fund 2019 - 2022
6
27.5
17.75
107.5
25
53.125
12
General Government
Administrative Services
Community Development
Police
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Municipal Court
2022 Staffing By Department
STAFFING
246.375 240.125 254.750 236.375
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Vital Statistics
Date of Incorporation August 15, 1969
Form of Government Council - Manager
Total Land Area 9.5 Square Miles
Wheat Ridge Metro
Denver
Population 31,273 3,337,992
Employment 67% 72%
Unemployment 4% 6.3%
Median Age 41 37
Median Household
Income $57,659 $80,233
Poverty Rate 12.9% 12.9%
Population with
Bachelor’s Degree or
More
36% 44%
Percent of Population
with High School
Diploma or More
91% 91%
WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY PROFILE
Population by Age of Residents
Data provided by DRCOG Wheat Ridge Community Profile and American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Disclaimer: The data in this report
are compiled from multiple sources and are intended for informational purposes only. DRCOG and Wheat Ridge assume no responsibility or legal
liability for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information in this report
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Housing Statistics
Wheat Ridge Metro
Denver
Households 14,080 1,337,281
Avg. Household Size 2 3
Percent of
Multifamily 38% 32%
Home Ownership 52% 64%
Renter Occupied
Housing 48% 36%
City Government Statistics
Resources
Number of Employees
Full-time/Part-time Benefited
Seasonal
254.75
250
Police Protection
Number of Sworn Employees 86
Number of Patrol Units 25
Facilities
Public Works Shop 1
Recreation Centers 2
Active Adult Center 1
Pools 2
Parks 24
Lakes 5
Open Space 300 acres
Multi-use Trails 7+ miles
Sports Fields 46
Historic Properties 3
WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY PROFILE
36%
36%
14%
14%
Household Types
One-person household
Two-person household
Three-person household
Four or more-person household
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Community Statistics
Fire Districts 3
Water Districts 6
Sanitation Districts 7
Cable Television Providers
Comcast
Direct TV
Dish Network
3
Public Schools
Elementary Schools Middle Schools
High Schools
Alternative and Charter
Private Schools
8 1
1
4
3
Major Employers
• SCL Health - Lutheran Medical Center
• Rocky Mountain Bottle Co.
• Lifeloc Technologies
• Applejack Liquor
• Source Office Products
• Stride Community Health Center
• Kaiser Permanente
WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY PROFILE
0
50000
100000
150000
200000
250000
0 to 4 5 to 19 20 to 44 45 to 64 65 to 79 80 +
Jefferson County Population Forecast By Age Group
2010-2050
2010 2020 2030 2040 2050
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The annual budget process includes considerable staff
participation from all departments and City Council
direction concerning key policy areas. The public has the
opportunity to participate with comments, concerns, or budget
requests during two public meetings and a public hearing prior to adoption of the budget. The budget process spans a great portion of the year. The following summarizes the 2022 budget schedule: May
• Distribute budget instructions to staff July
• Deadline for submittal of 2022 department
budget requests and 2021 budget estimates
• Submit revenue estimates for 2021 and projections for 2022
• Outside Agency Program Committee presents
recommendations to City Council
• First opportunity for public input. Launch online
feedback webpage
• City manager/budget officer review budget
August
• Second opportunity for public input
September
• Distribute proposed budget to Council
• Proposed Budget Presented to Council
October
• Public Hearing on the 2022 Budget
• 2022 budget appropriation resolution adoption
• Property tax mill certification November
• Finalize adopted budget document and make
available online
December
• Distribute final budget
The City Council and staff adheres to the following legal
requirements pursuant to the City Charter (Chapter 10).
Section 10.1: The fiscal year of the City and all its agencies
shall begin on the first day of January and end on the thirty-first
day of December of each year.
Section 10.2: Prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the City
administration shall prepare and submit to the Council a
recommended budget for the next fiscal year and an
accompanying message.
Section 10.3: The City Manager’s budget message shall explain
the budget in both fiscal terms and program. Section 10.4: The budget shall provide a complete financial plan
of all municipal funds and activities for the next fiscal year and
except as required by ordinance or this charter, shall be in such
form as the City administration deems desirable or the Council
may require.
Section 10.5: The total of the proposed expenditures shall not
exceed the total of estimated revenue.
Section 10.6: The City administration, with such assistance as
the Council may direct, shall prepare and submit to the Council
a long-range capital program, simultaneously with the
recommended budget.
Section 10.7: A public hearing on the proposed budget and
proposed capital program shall be held before its final adoption
at such time and place as the Council may direct.
Section 10.8: After the public hearing, the Council may adopt
the budget with or without amendment.
Section 10.9: The Council shall adopt the budget by resolution on
or before the final day established by the statute for the
certification of the next year’s tax levy to the county.
Section 10.10: Adoption of the budget by Council shall
constitute appropriations of the amounts specified therein as
expenditures from the funds indicated and shall constitute a
levy of the property tax therein proposed.
Section 10.11: During the month of July, and as often as the
Council may require, the administration shall present a budget
status and forecast report to the Council with any
recommendations for any remedial action.
Section 10.12: Amendments after adoption
Section 10.13: Every appropriation, except an appropriation
for a capital expenditure fund or special fund, shall lapse at the
close of the fiscal year to the extent that it has not been
expended or encumbered.
Section 10.14: Copies of the budget and capital program as
adopted shall be public records and shall be made available to
the public in the City Clerk’s office.
Section 10.15: An independent certified audit shall be made
of all City accounts annually, and more frequently if deemed
necessary by the Council.
2022 BUDGET PROCESS
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Beginning
Balance
(1/1/22)
+Revenues =Funds Available -Expenses =Fund Balance
(12/31/22)
Operating Funds
General $17,271,544 +$48,069,108 =$65,340,652 -$51,665,226 =$13,675,426
Total Operating Funds $17,271,544 +$48,069,108 =$65,340,652 -$51,665,226 =$13,675,426
Unrestricted Fund Balance $11,042,057
25.0%
Capital Funds
Capital Improvement Program $3,314,369 +$20,871,343 =$24,185,712 -$21,763,305 =$2,422,407
RWR Bond Projects Fund $0 +$5,900,000 =$5,900,000 -$5,900,000 =$0
Total Capital Funds $3,314,369 +$26,771,343 =$30,085,712 -$27,663,305 =$2,422,407
Special Revenue Funds
Public Art Fund $360,386 +$498,533 =$858,919 -$0 =$858,919
Police Investigation $37,020 +$10 =$37,030 -$9,000 =$28,030
Open Space $2,914,579 +$3,812,006 =$6,726,585 -$5,375,079 =$1,351,506
Municipal Court $83,116 +$10,300 =$93,416 -$32,250 =$61,166
Conservation Trust $380,771 +$351,111 =$731,882 -$367,500 =$364,382
Equipment Replacement $77,396 +$500,100 =$577,496 -$0 =$577,496
Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement Fund $157,827 +$470,100 =$627,927 -$621,305 =$6,622
Total Special Revenue Funds $4,011,095 +$5,642,160 =$9,653,255 -$6,405,134 =$3,248,121
2E Investing 4 the Future
2E Bond Expenditures $5,455,875 +$5,672,366 =$11,128,241 -$384,783
2E Debt Service $0 +$0 =$0 -$3,499,300
Total 2E Investing 4 the Future $5,455,875 +$5,672,366 =$11,128,241 -$3,884,083 =$7,244,158
Total Operating Funds $17,271,544 +$48,069,108 =$65,340,652 -$51,665,226 =$13,675,426
Total Capital Funds $3,314,369 +$26,771,343 =$30,085,712 -$27,663,305 =$2,422,407
Total Special Revenue Funds $4,011,095 +$5,642,160 =$9,653,255 -$6,405,134 =$3,248,121
Total Investing 4 the Future $5,455,875 +$5,672,366 =$11,128,241 -$3,884,083 =$7,244,158
(Less Transfers) +($7,495,445) =($7,495,445) -($7,495,445) =
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS $30,052,883 +$78,659,532 =$108,712,415 -$82,122,303 =$26,590,112
GRAND TOTAL LESS BOND
AND DEBT $24,597,008 +$72,987,166 =$97,584,174 -$78,238,220 =$19,345,954
Budget Summary by Fund
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2020 2021 2021 2022
Actual Adjusted Estimated Proposed
SALES TAXES
Sales Tax $20,609,676 $20,357,640 $22,258,450 $23,258,450
Sales Tax Audit Revenue $6,367 $200,000 $200,000 $250,000
ESTIP Applejack $0 $20,000 $2,500 $20,000
ESTIP Grammy's Goodies $0 $15,000 $2,500 $15,000TIF - Kipling Ridge $520,456 $467,248 $524,021 $516,000
TIF WR Corners $78,963 $55,323 $112,468 $114,000TIF - Swiss Flowers $21,968 $15,786 $24,187 $26,400
TIF - WestEnd 38 $0 $5,000 $0 $0TIF-Hacienda $27,465 $24,602 $48,142 $60,000
TIF-Applewood North Stores $203,333 $130,966 $255,417 $300,000
TOTAL SALES TAXES $21,468,228 $21,291,565 $23,427,685 $24,559,850
OTHER TAXESReal Property Tax $1,117,830 $1,200,000 $1,120,000 $1,120,000
Liquor Occupational Tax $57,466 $65,000 $50,000 $56,000Auto Ownership Tax $86,870 $90,000 $88,000 $88,000
Xcel Franchise Tax $1,181,365 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000
Telephone Occupation Tax $574,382 $580,000 $590,000 $590,000
Lodgers Tax $426,294 $500,000 $640,000 $750,000
Admissions Amusement Tax $22,946 $35,000 $20,000 $20,000TOTAL OTHER TAXES $3,467,153 $3,670,000 $3,808,000 $3,924,000
USE TAXES
Use Tax - Retail/Professional $871,569 $765,284 $850,000 $850,000Use Tax - Building $2,379,632 $2,005,000 $6,600,253 $6,419,192
Use Tax - Auto $1,814,422 $1,421,844 $1,800,000 $1,800,000TOTAL USE TAXES $5,065,623 $4,192,128 $9,250,253 $9,069,192
LICENSEAmusement Machine License $1,250 $5,000 $600 $1,000
Arborist License $1,195 $1,500 $1,200 $1,200Contractors License $138,325 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000
Liquor License Fee $15,158 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000
Short-Term Rental License Fees $0 $0 $16,000 $18,000
Building Permits $1,244,748 $1,000,000 $2,340,447 $2,102,760
Street Cut Permits $265,203 $200,000 $250,000 $250,000
Cable TV Permits $367,982 $380,000 $360,000 $350,000
Business License Fees $123,932 $145,000 $160,000 $160,000Tobacco and Vaping License Fees $0 $0 $15,000 $600
Pawn Shop License Fees $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000TOTAL LICENSE $2,167,793 $1,888,500 $3,300,247 $3,040,560
General Fund Revenues
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2020 2021 2021 2022
Actual Adjusted Estimated Proposed
General Fund Revenues
INTERGOVERNMENTAL Cigarette Tax $76,024 $72,000 $70,000 $70,000
County Road and Bridge $327,044 $330,000 $333,455 $330,000
Arvada Ridge Redevelopment $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000Highway Users Tax $919,072 $907,229 $925,000 $1,000,000
Motor Vehicle Registration $114,477 $120,000 $118,000 $120,000Police - CATPA Auto Theft Grant $78,870 $88,000 $88,000 $88,000
Police - Seat Belt Grant/Click It or Ticket $1,669 $1,800 $1,500 $3,000
Police - HIDTA Drug Overtime Grant $32,511 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000Police - JAG/Byrne Grant $10,440 $0 $0 $0
Police - JAG/COVID Grant $0 $0 $12,000 $21,637
Police - Ballistic Vest Grant $4,069 $7,500 $7,500 $10,000
Police-HVIDE $6,900 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
Police - POST Grant $2,000 $3,300 $3,200 $3,200Police -Pedestrian Safety Grant $0 $0 $0 $12,500
Police - Fatality Reduction Grant $0 $0 $0 $9,679Colorado Health Foundation Grant $7,500 $0 $0 $0
Court - Defense Council Grant $3,464 $12,000 $11,000 $12,000Homeless Navigator IGA $0 $38,276 $38,276 $8,000
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL $1,684,040 $1,720,105 $1,742,931 $1,818,016
SERVICESZoning Applications $36,852 $40,000 $45,000 $40,000
Planning Reimbursement Fees $1,500 $1,500 $2,500 $2,000Engineering Fees $81,865 $40,000 $65,000 $60,000
Misc. Zoning Fees $2,597 $1,500 $2,500 $2,000
Plan Review Fees $620,907 $300,000 $1,261,292 $986,794
Pavilion/Park Rental Revenue $9,277 $17,500 $42,000 $30,000
Athletics Revenue $59,974 $90,313 $78,580 $110,897Active Adult Center Revenue $71,152 $118,686 $75,000 $177,625
Parks Historic Facilities $7,780 $15,000 $15,000 $20,000Gen. Prog. Revenue $120,673 $143,425 $148,320 $180,056
Anderson Building Revenue $7,869 $6,195 $15,000 $15,000
Outdoor Swimming Fees $17 $154,000 $77,000 $134,000Recreation Center Fees $654,702 $1,020,750 $664,500 $1,833,500
Aquatics $37,703 $68,305 $54,819 $86,000
Fitness $88,863 $149,662 $157,135 $234,560
Retail Marijuana Fees $367,303 $325,000 $370,000 $370,000
Police Report Fees $13,792 $12,498 $14,210 $15,137
Pawn Shop Ticket Fees $11,932 $15,000 $10,804 $12,000
Sex Offender Registration $3,021 $3,909 $4,573 $4,866Police Drug Destruction Fees $20 $150 $20 $10
Police Fees $1,940 $2,018 $1,000 $1,800Police Duty Reimbursement $121,283 $160,000 $160,000 $146,000
TOTAL SERVICES $2,321,022 $2,685,411 $3,264,253 $4,462,245
FINES & FORFEITURESMunicipal Court Fines $32,715 $60,000 $38,000 $50,000
Nuisance Violations Fees $38,509 $23,000 $39,000 $39,000
Handicap Parking Fees $225 $900 $400 $500
Traffic $156,194 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
General $8,586 $18,000 $12,000 $15,000Other$4,638 $7,000 $5,000 $5,000
Parking $385 $1,000 $500 $500No Proof of Insurance $10,909 $15,000 $14,000 $15,000
TOTAL FINE & FORFEITURES $252,161 $324,900 $308,900 $325,000
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2020 2021 2021 2022
Actual Adjusted Estimated Proposed
General Fund Revenues
INTEREST
Interest Earnings $165,104 $45,000 $26,876 $21,849
TOTAL INTEREST $165,104 $45,000 $26,876 $21,849
OTHER
Hail Storm Insurance Proceeds $139,743 $0 $0 $0Cable Peg Fees $37,212 $38,000 $35,208 $35,200
Xcel Solar Garden Credits $49,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000Miscellaneous Income $404,246 $378,270 $450,000 $425,000
CARES Earned Revenue $2,463,142 $0 $0 $0
ARPA Earned Revenue $0 $0 $178,915 $308,596
City Tree Sale Proceeds $0 $0 $0 $24,600
Sustainability Program $0 $0 $3,670 $5,000TOTAL OTHER $3,093,343 $466,270 $717,793 $848,396
.Total General Fund $39,684,467 $36,283,879 $45,846,938 $48,069,108
Transfers In $0 $0 $0 $0
Fund Balance Carryover $13,508,953 $9,683,913 $12,020,367 $17,271,544
Total Funds Available $53,193,420 $45,967,792 $57,867,305 $65,340,652
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2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Legislative
Legislative Services $354,327 $396,723 $395,583 $520,507
Total $354,327 $396,723 $395,583 $520,507
City Manager's Office
City Manager $404,001 $719,143 $690,521 $743,240
Economic Development $1,850,590 $1,764,472 $1,648,634 $2,084,018
Total $2,254,591 $2,483,615 $2,339,155 $2,827,258
City Attorney
City Attorney $361,546 $374,200 $374,200 $430,000
Total $361,546 $374,200 $374,200 $430,000
City Clerk's Office
City Clerk $143,696 $173,127 $183,127 $188,499
Total $143,696 $173,127 $183,127 $188,499
City Treasurer
City Treasurer $33,186 $35,108 $35,108 $36,208
Total $33,186 $35,108 $35,108 $36,208
Central Charges
Central Charges $5,387,934 $4,965,822 $4,931,705 $5,504,528
Total $5,387,934 $4,965,822 $4,931,705 $5,504,528
Municipal Court
Municipal Court $839,299 $906,591 $811,944 $1,106,755
Total $839,299 $906,591 $811,944 $1,106,755
Administrative Services
Administration $355,901 $369,411 $358,568 $398,393
Public Information $362,639 $372,687 $333,206 $362,342
Finance $625,190 $673,064 $645,369 $799,764
Human Resources $583,317 $692,406 $683,020 $731,240
Purchasing and Contracting $120,472 $142,702 $139,941 $185,422
Information Technology $1,800,571 $2,155,843 $2,115,574 $2,236,018
Total $3,848,090 $4,406,113 $4,275,678 $4,713,179
Community Development
Administration $271,033 $275,957 $270,003 $290,983
Planning $532,940 $1,011,784 $1,027,528 $889,117
Building $1,133,965 $2,406,300 $2,554,800 $1,963,937
Engineering $883,830 $877,328 $847,480 $936,360
Total $2,821,768 $4,571,369 $4,699,811 $4,080,397
Police
Administration $1,711,672 $1,994,868 $1,902,958 $2,122,720
Grants $102,207 $201,601 $133,531 $171,607
Community Services Team $277,827 $292,663 $271,800 $316,953
Crime Prevention Team $271,647 $313,050 $271,798 $343,242
Records Team $391,593 $415,404 $397,749 $516,092
Training and Accreditation $252,612 $302,001 $301,044 $420,266
Patrol $5,638,310 $5,426,031 $5,426,031 $5,862,773
Investigations Bureau $2,649,891 $2,766,065 $2,549,573 $2,813,495
Crime & Traffic Team $435,006 $533,181 $531,181 $571,492
Total $11,730,765 $12,244,864 $11,785,665 $13,138,640
General Fund Expenditures
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2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
General Fund Expenditures
Public Works
Operations $3,571,183 $3,704,706 $3,505,062 $3,944,911
Total $3,571,183 $3,704,706 $3,505,062 $3,944,911
Parks and Recreation
Administration $256,953 $307,081 $280,086 $367,510
Recreation $255,633 $315,519 $282,515 $363,201
Parks Maintenance $1,664,010 $1,373,436 $1,235,255 $1,576,420
Forestry $408,658 $483,836 $391,160 $716,664
Natural Resources $100,434 $154,758 $147,451 $180,584
Anderson Building $84,178 $90,422 $66,161 $87,964
Athletics $181,510 $225,796 $193,068 $236,799
General Programs $289,880 $305,269 $292,177 $338,534
Outdoor Pool $53,924 $322,356 $242,974 $301,016
Active Adult Center $398,524 $392,610 $384,166 $463,183
Historic Buildings $55,899 $63,637 $41,004 $40,941
Facilities Maintenance $395,522 $852,390 $745,937 $1,103,659
Rec Center Facility Operations $1,110,340 $601,466 $541,846 $626,982
Aquatics $638,552 $815,978 $815,549 $914,497
Fitness $232,386 $334,112 $299,374 $360,945
Total $6,126,403 $6,638,666 $5,958,723 $7,678,899
Total General Fund $37,472,788 $40,900,904 $39,295,761 $44,169,781
Transfers $3,700,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $7,495,445
Total With Transfers $41,172,788 $42,200,904 $40,595,761 $51,665,226
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General Government
About General Government
Mayor Bud Starker (L-R) City Councilors Stites, Hultin, City Clerk
Kirkpatrick and City Councilors Nosler Beck and
Hutchinson at their swearing in ceremony in 2019
The City of Wheat Ridge is a home-rule City operating under
a Council-Manager form of government. In this form of
government, the Council is the governing body of the City
elected by the public, and the Manager is hired by Council
to carry out the policies it establishes.
The Council consists of eight members, two from each
Council District, and an at-large Mayor. The Council provides
legislative direction while the Manager is responsible for
preparing the budget, directing day-to-day operations, and
personnel management. The Mayor and Council, as a
collegial body, are responsible for setting policy and
approving the budget. The Manager serves as the Council’s
chief advisor and serves at the pleasure of the Council.
General Government includes Legislative Services (Mayor
and City Council), City Attorney services, and Central
Charges. Central Charges encompasses overall City
expenses, including medical, dental, life, and disability
insurance for General Fund employees, Property/Casualty
and Workers Compensation premiums, and expenditures of
Citywide general operations, including utilities and
janitorial.
2022
Budget Priorities
Set policy and develop initiatives
to further the City’s 2035
Vision…
“Wheat Ridge is an attractive
and inviting city and community
for families. Wheat Ridge has
great neighborhoods, is a hub of
commerce with a choice of
economically viable commercial
areas, and has diverse
transportation. Wheat Ridge is
committed to environmental
stewardship, and its residents
enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle
and are proud of their
hometown.”
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General Government Legislative Services
01-102
Core Business
The Legislative Services division of the City is comprised of the Mayor and eight Council members; two Council members represent each geographic Council District. The duties of the elected Council include:
•Serve as the legislative and policy-making body of the City in a Council-Managerform of government
•Adopt laws, ordinances, and resolutions
•Appoint City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge
•Appoint members of the community to City boards and commissions andencourage community involvement
•Conduct regular public Council meetings, study sessions, and special meetings
•Sign official documents and agreements on behalf of the City
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Created a resident-led Race and Equity Taskforce to address issues, policies, andpractices related to systemic racism in Wheat Ridge
•Transitioned Council meetings to a hybrid platform, providing accessibility tomembers of the public
•Developed a tree program to assist residents with the appropriate replacement oftrees on private property, improving the tree canopy
•Updated City code regulating short-term rentals, retail tobacco, trafficimpediments, and noise
•Determined eight strategic priorities to guide the City’s advancement
•Adopted an amendment to the comprehensive plan and helped facilitate acommunity conversation for future redevelopment of the Lutheran LegacyCampus
•Completed 2021/2022 Council priority: reviewed the missing vision and funding ofLocalworks
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Continue work to further diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Wheat Ridge
•Prioritize work related to Council’s priorities, including broadening communityeducation and involvement, addressing accessory dwelling units, reexamining andaddressing sidewalks on 38th Avenue, improving permitting and licensing,implementing bulk plane in all residential districts, improving commercialcorridors, and addressing issues related to homelessness
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01-102 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Mayor - 1 position Elected Elected Elected Elected
Council Member - 8 positions Elected Elected Elected Elected
Elected Elected Elected Elected
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $72,173 $98,351 $98,351 $144,050
Materials and Supplies $366 $1,550 $1,250 $1,550
Other Services and Charges $281,787 $296,822 $295,982 $374,907
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$354,327 $396,723 $395,583 $520,507
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Legislative Services
Personnel
Services
28%
Materials and
Supplies
0.3%
Other
Services and
Charges
72%
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General GovernmentCity Attorney 01-107
Core Business
•Counsel and advise the City Council, City Manager, boards and commissions, anddepartment directors on the legal implications of contemplated policy andadministrative decisions•Prepare and review City ordinances, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements•Provide legal advice to all City departments, to Human Resources on personnelmatters, and the Police Department on intergovernmental agreements and newlegislation•Represent the City in litigation in state and federal courts and before local and stateadministrative agencies.•Coordinate litigation defense provided by the City’s insurance carrier•Conduct legal training and other educational programs related to compliance with theCity Charter and Code of Laws•Supervise prosecution of City Code violations in Municipal Court•Prosecute enforcement of sales tax and Liquor Authority cases•Assist City Council in achieving its policy goals
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Addressed changes to Code of Laws required by recent legislation•Participated in an interdepartmental team to develop massage business licensing andenforcement program•Managed litigation against the City by coordinating and directing the work of defenseattorneys assigned by the City’s insurance carrier•Represented the City in negotiations and court process to acquire needed right-of-wayfor Wadsworth improvement project•Advised Police Department on compliance with new statewide legislation on policeconduct
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Supervise litigation and personal injury claims against the City to assist with insurancedefense and coverage•Assist City Clerk and Police Department in complying with increasingly expansive CORAlaw•Advise City council and staff as the Clear Creek Crossing and Lutheran campusredevelopment projects require City action•Conduct training for Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission members
51 2022 Proposed Budget
01-107 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Legal Services - Contracted 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $0 $0 $0 $0
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $361,546 $374,200 $374,200 $430,000
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$361,546 $374,200 $374,200 $430,000
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
City Attorney
Other
Services and
Charges
100%
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01-610 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
No Staff Authorized 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $2,724,436 $2,596,143 $2,622,059 $2,841,201
Materials and Supplies $30,939 $35,300 $35,300 $37,300
Other Services and Charges $2,552,392 $2,251,212 $2,194,178 $2,545,859
Debt Service $80,167 $83,167 $80,168 $80,168
$5,387,934 $4,965,822 $4,931,705 $5,504,528
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Central Charges
Personnel
Services
52%
Materials
and Supplies
1%
Other
Services and
Charges
46%
Debt
Service
1%
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City Treasurer’s Office
About the Office of the City Treasurer
01-101
Chris Miller, City Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be elected by a majority vote of
the electors of the City of Wheat Ridge at each
general municipal election and shall have the same
qualifications as members of the City Council.
It shall be the Treasurer’s responsibility to establish a
system of accounting and auditing for the City which
shall reflect, in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, the financial condition and
operation of the City.
The Treasurer shall be a custodian of all public monies
belonging to or under the control of the City or any
office, department, or agency of the City and shall
deposit or invest all monies as directed by the
Council.
2022
Budget Priorities
•Pursue savings/revenue-
enhancing opportunities
•Pursue policies to move
toward financial
sustainability
•Manage investments to
maintain cash flow as
needed
•Maintain investment
policy to reflect state law
and best practices
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City Treasurer01-101
Core Business
•Manage the City’s cash flow
•Manage the City’s banking agreements and services to conform with best practices
•Manage City investments to maintain a stable, revenue-enhancing portfolio
•Perform all other duties as may be required by ordinance
•Work with City Council on tax code changes and enhancements through anordinance change
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Managed and monitored the City’s investment portfolio yielding higher returnsprior to the economic downturn
•Continued financial transparency efforts through City Treasurer Reports on theCity website and social media
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Analyze cash flow to ensure maximum investment potential is realized
•Improve fiscal transparency and financial reporting to Wheat Ridge residents
•Review and update the City’s investment policy
55 2022 Proposed Budget
01-101 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
City Treasurer Elected Elected Elected Elected
Elected Elected Elected Elected
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $33,186 $32,958 $32,958 $32,958
Materials and Supplies $0 $150 $150 $200
Other Services and Charges $0 $2,000 $2,000 $3,050
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$33,186 $35,108 $35,108 $36,208
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
City Treasurer
Personnel Services
91%
Materials
and Supplies
1%
Other Services and
Charges
8%
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City Clerk’s Office
About the City Clerk’s Office
01-108
Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
The City Clerk’s Office maintains and certifies records
of all City business, including resolutions, ordinances,
meeting minutes, official deeds, leases, contracts,
and agreements. In addition, it is the duty of the City
Clerk to administer all municipal elections, to act as
chairperson of the election commission, is the clerk
to the Police Pension Board, fulfills all public
information requests, and provide and manage all
petition forms for any purpose under the provisions
of the City’s Charter.
The City Clerk’s Office handles the posting of all public
notices, the administration and maintenance of
liquor and amusement licenses, and the fulfillment of
public record requests.
City Clerk
Elected
Deputy
City Clerk
2022
Budget Priorities
•Collaborate with the
Police Department
regarding liquor
enforcement
•Develop a program of
continuing education for
liquor and amusement
licensees and special
event holders
•Produce and implement
election and referendum
procedures and policies
•Assist Colorado Municipal
Clerks Association in
producing educational
training seminars for a
state-wide organization
57 2022 Proposed Budget
City Clerk’s Office01-108
Core Business
•Maintain records of City ordinances, resolutions, deeds, easements, and officialdocuments, including management of Municipal Code supplements•Administer fees, licenses, and requirements of the City’s liquor establishments•Serve as liaison to the Wheat Ridge Liquor License Authority Board•Coordinate with Jefferson County for all municipal, primary, and general elections•Record and maintain a permanent record of City Council proceedings•Oversee the publication of all notices, proceedings, and matters of public record•Administer the amusement license policies, procedures, and fees•Serve as Clerk to the Police Pension Board•Coordinate the application and appointment process for the City’s eleven boardsand commissions•Administer yearly destruction of records per the Colorado Model Municipal RecordsRetention Schedule•Coordinate fulfillment of Public Information Requests (CORA)
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Continued digital archiving of City records to ensure permanent digital backup•Saved money with better management of public notice advertisements•Attended the Colorado Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA) Institute•Continued training and education classes at CMCA Academy•Presented class topics for CMCA Institute and Academy courses•Instructed both basic and advanced liquor classes to Colorado municipal clerks atCMCA Institute and Academy•Coordinated with the City Attorney’s office to update City Code to comply with newand existing state liquor statutes•Assisted the Colorado Municipal League to update their liquor licensing handbookfor municipal clerks•Reviewed and revised election forms, procedures and created a candidatesresources manual
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Obtain Colorado Municipal Clerks Certificate•Improve communication with the Police Department regarding liquor enforcement•Continue to develop a certification program of education for liquor, amusementlicensees, and special event holders•Participate in Colorado Municipal Clerks Association Annual Institute as a trainer•Initiate referendum policies and procedures documents•Reform and update Election law in city code•Document procedures for all local election processes•Grow online service offerings
58 2022 Proposed Budget
01-108 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
City Clerk Elected Elected Elected Elected
Deputy City Clerk 1 1 1 1
Total 1 1 1 1
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $101,103 $98,427 $100,239 $103,799
Materials and Supplies $508 $1,000 $500 $1,000
Other Services and Charges $42,086 $73,700 $82,388 $83,700
$143,696 $173,127 $183,127 $188,499
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
City Clerk's Office
Personnel
Services
55%
Materials
and
Supplies 1%
Other Services
and Charges
44%
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City Manager’s Office
About the City Manager’s Office
01-106
City Manager, Patrick Goff
The City of Wheat Ridge functions within a Council-Manager
form of government, which combines the strong political
leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial
experience of an appointed manager. The Council-Manager
form of government was created to fight corruption and
unethical behavior by fostering professionalism,
transparency, responsiveness, and accountability. It
promotes citizen representation and supports the political
direction of an elected City Council through the
administrative guidance of an appointed City Manager. The
City Manager supervises the delivery of public services and
implements public policy approved by the Council.
The City Manager’s Office facilitates economic development
activities to promote and market Wheat Ridge, retain and
attract retail activity, rehabilitate underutilized commercial
corridors, and increase primary job opportunities. In
addition, this office manages the Sustainable Wheat Ridge
programming and the local Homeless Navigator program in
coordination with the Jeffco Regional Homeless Navigator
effort.
2022
Budget Priorities
•Engage development and
redevelopment
opportunities throughout
the City of Wheat Ridge
•Develop and implement
strategies to address
issues related to
homelessness
•Prioritize work related to
Council’s strategic
priorities
•Implement the updated
Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy
•Complete projects
associated with the
Renewal Wheat Ridge
bond
Homeless Navigator creating move-in kits
with Wheat Ridge Rotary Club
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
City Manager
Economic
Development
Manager
Assistant to the
City Manager
Homeless
Navigator
Sustainability
Coordinator
61 2022 Proposed Budget
City Manager’s Office01-106
Core Business
•Provide overall administration for the City in accordance with City Council goals andpolicies
•Manage and supervise departments, agencies, and offices to achieve goals withavailable resources
•Provide oversight in preparation and execution of the budget
•Manage and direct economic development programs within the City of Wheat Ridge•Provide effective communication with City Council, employees, and members of thepublic•Ensure organizational expectations are incorporated into daily work processes
•Manage Sustainable Wheat Ridge programming and Homeless Navigator efforts
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Winner of NLC’s 2021 All-America City Award
•Continued implementation of 2E projects
•Continued to facilitate sustainable economic development opportunities
•Implemented Council’s short-term housing regulations
•Completed an amendment to the City’s comprehensive plan for the redevelopment ofthe Lutheran Legacy campus
•Led development of Council’s Tobacco Retail Licensing ordinance
•Determined and implemented strategies to support residents experiencinghomelessness
•Installed first two electric vehicle charging stations on municipal property
•Supported Council’s work related to diversity, inclusion, and antiracism, including theappointment of the resident-led Race and Equity Task Force
•Continued Wheat Ridge 101 resident academy in collaboration with Localworks
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Continue to facilitate sustainable economic development opportunities
•Increase support for individuals experiencing homelessness through City’s HomelessNavigation program and community partnerships
•Increase City’s resident sustainability impact through the Sustainable NeighborhoodProgram
•Continue to support Council’s work related to diversity, inclusion, and antiracism
•Prioritize work related to Council’s strategic priorities
•Implement the projects associated with the Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
62 2022 Proposed Budget
01-106 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
City Manager 1 1 1 1
Assistant to the City Manager 1 1 1 1
Sustainability Coordinator 0 0.5 1 1
Homeless Navigator 0 1 1 1
2 3.5 4 4
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $370,916 $463,091 $447,309 $501,420
Materials and Supplies $19 $16,750 $11,600 $45,100
Other Services and Charges $33,066 $239,302 $231,612 $196,720
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$404,001 $719,143 $690,521 $743,240
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
City Manager's Office
Personnel
Services
67%
Materials and
Supplies
6.1%
Other Services
and Charges
27%
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Economic Development01-105
Core Business
•Retention, expansion, and attraction of business
•Assist in site location, development, building requirements, and real estate
transactions
•Market Wheat Ridge and its economic development programs
•Monitor and process accounting for TIF, ESTIP, and BDZ agreements
•Serve as Executive Director of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Supported business activities through COVID-19 by coordinating grant programs,
enhancing “Shop Wheat Ridge” marketing initiatives, and delivering PPE
•Led team to issue property tax increment bonds for Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR)
•Advanced the priorities of RWR through the redevelopment of key properties
•Participated in the All-America City
•Approved development agreements relating to TIF and Grant Agreements for RWR
•Served as board president of Jefferson County Business Resource Center (JCBRC) and
Downtown Colorado, Inc. Served on the Governance Committee for Jefferson County
Economic Development (Jeffco EDC)
•Worked with the Jeffco Assessor’s Office on the calculations of Urban Renewal tax
increment base and increment
•Coordinated with Wheat Ridge Business Association, Wheat Ridge Chamber, and
West Metro Chamber of Commerce to strengthen the Wheat Ridge business
environment
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Implement projects and initiatives associated with the RWR bond issuance
•Continue to work on strengthening business during and coming out of COVID-19
•Work with RWR to coordinate TIF agreements and obligations
•Continue marketing the vision plan for the TOD station area and the adjoining
Opportunity Zone
•Assist with the development of key sites within the community
•Work with JeffCo Economic Development Corporation and the Metro Denver
Economic Development Corporation on attraction efforts
•Market properties acquired by the City through the Wadsworth Improvement Project
for future repurposing
•Market and assist with in-fill sites throughout Wheat Ridge
64 2022 Proposed Budget
01-105 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $128,852 $128,314 $128,314 $132,503
Materials and Supplies $99 $10,850 $10,850 $12,850
Other Services and Charges $1,721,639 $1,565,308 $1,509,470 $1,938,665
Capital Outlay $0 $60,000 $0 $0
$1,850,590 $1,764,472 $1,648,634 $2,084,018
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Economic Development
Economic Development Manager
Personnel
Services
6%
Materials
and
Supplies
0.6%
Other
Services and
Charges
93%
65 2022 Proposed Budget
Municipal Judge
(Appointed)
Court Administrator
JudicialAssistant I (2)
Court Marshal
(3)
Probation
OfficerDeputy Court Administrator
Judicial Assistant II (4)
Municipal Court
About Municipal Court
01-109
The Municipal Court is a limited jurisdiction court of record
established to hear and resolve City Charter and ordinance
violations for the City of Wheat Ridge. The Court has
jurisdiction over traffic violations and local ordinances that
include theft, assault, damage to property, harassment,
trespassing, code, and animal violations. Most criminal
matters carry up to a $2,650 fine and up to 364 days in jail.
The Court Clerk’s Office is open full-time Monday through
Friday, and Court is in session three days per week, and trials
to a jury are in addition to regular Court days. The Court acts
as a check and balance on the legislative and executive
branches of government. The Court’s sentencing philosophy
is to rehabilitate the defendant, protect the public, deter
criminal conduct, and provide restitution to victims.
2022
Budget Priorities
•Assess, monitor, andimplement security
improvements in the
Courtroom
•Research alternativecompliance solutions
•Establish an internal
diversion program formunicipal alcohol and
drug violations
Judge Randall Municipal Courtroom New, COVID-Safe
Consult Room
66 2022 Proposed Budget
Municipal Court
01-109
Core Business
• Create, maintain, and adjudicate case filings for criminal, traffic, juvenile, nuisance,
property abatement, animal control, sales tax violations, administrative hearings, and
business license matters.
• Conduct Court sessions for various hearings, arraignments, pre-trials, trials by judge,
trials by jury, probation compliance, restitution, contempt citations, and sentencing
• Collect and process escrow funds for restitution, jury demands, and bonds; collect and
account for revenue received for fines, fees, and costs
• Process unbonded defendants by video, establish bonds, transport prisoners, monitor
number of prisoners and length of sentence
• Immediately appoint attorneys for in-custody defendants facing potential incarceration
• Issue bench warrant and default judgments
• Maintain a secure courtroom
• Monitor sentencing compliance; establish payment plans and other alternative forms of
sentence compliance.
• Seal or expunge criminal records pursuant to legislative mandates
• Comply with ordinances, statutes, and constitutions 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Complied with legislation requiring oversight of Court Appointed Counsel through the
Office of Alternative Defense Counsel (OADC)
• Requested grant funds through Department of Local Affairs to offset expenses associated
with legislatively mandated defense counsel for defendants in custody
• Complied with state, county, and municipal COVID requirements; maintained return to
work plan to address the safety and health of all parties appearing in Court; conducted
cases by alternative means including audio-video conferencing, pleas by mails, and pre-
trial conferences via phone
• Established a Homeless Court in collaboration with Homeless Navigator.
• Participated in CMJA legislative liaison committee providing input on legislation
impacting Municipal Court
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Establish a diversion program for defendants under age 21 for identified violations.
• Assess, monitor, and implement security improvements in Courtroom
• Research alternative compliance solutions in lieu of outstanding judgment/warrants
• Collaborate with and incorporate race & equity task force recommendations
67 2022 Proposed Budget
01-109 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Municipal Judge 1 1 1 1
Court Administrator 1 1 1 1
Deputy Court Administrator 1 1 1 1
Judicial Assistant II 3 3 4 4
Judicial Assistant I 3 3 2 2
Probation Officer 1 1 1 1
Court Marshall 1.25 1.25 3 3
10.25 10.25 12 12
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $806,268 $844,351 $761,929 $1,035,945
Materials and Supplies $11,079 $18,100 $16,850 $20,000
Other Services and Charges $19,153 $44,140 $33,165 $47,810
Capital Outlay $2,798 $0 $0 $3,000
$839,299 $906,591 $811,944 $1,106,755
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Municipal Court
Personnel
Services
92%
Materials and
Supplies
1.8%
Other Services
and Charges
4.3%
Capital Outlay
0.3%
68 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Estimated
2022
Goals
1,824 2,200 2,500
488 575 650
688 800 925
Cases continued beyond arraignment 416 490 575
301 350 400
Alternative methods of resolving cases 360 425 490
Failures to Appear
Performance Measures
Municipal Court
Scheduled Court Appearances
Reached Disposition/Resolved
Paid prior to Court
69 2022 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services
About Administrative Services
The Administrative Services Department oversees
and directs the operations of Finance, Human
Resources, Purchasing, Information Technology, Risk
Management, Budget, the Public Information Office,
Administration, and the Safety/Wellness Programs.
2022
Budget Priorities
•Support work to advance
Council’s priorities
specifically, de-mystifying
government and
improving licensing and
permitting processes
•Determine a path forward
for an enterprise-wide
ERP system
•Support diversity, equity,
and inclusion initiatives in
the organization and
community
•Successfully onboard and
empower smart and
forward-thinking
employeesAllison Scheck
Administrative Services Director
70 2022 Proposed Budget
2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
6 6.5 7.5 8.5
2 2 2 2
4 4 4 4
4 4 4 4
2 2 2 2
Financial Services
Public Information
Administrative Services
Human Resources
Procurement
Information Technology 6 6 6 7
24 24.5 25.5 27.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $2,162,617 $2,263,301 $2,228,347 $2,622,374
Materials and Supplies $22,479 $27,615 $24,400 $26,125
Other Services and Charges $1,467,721 $1,731,922 $1,651,180 $1,706,161
Capital Outlay $195,273 $383,275 $371,751 $358,519
$3,848,090 $4,406,113 $4,275,678 $4,713,179
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Administrative Services
Personnel
Services
56%
Materials and
Supplies
0.6%
Other
Services and
Charges
36%
Capital Outlay
8%
71 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
$625,190 $673,064 $645,369 $799,764
$362,639 $372,687 $333,206 $362,342
$355,901 $369,411 $358,568 $398,393
$583,317 $692,406 $683,020 $731,240
$120,472 $142,702 $139,941 $185,422
$1,800,571 $2,155,843 $2,115,574 $2,236,018
$3,848,090 $4,406,113 $4,275,678 $4,713,179
Total 2022 Budget by Program
Administrative Services
Total Budget by Program
Finance
Public Information
Administration
Human Resources
Procurement
Information Technology
Finance
17%Public Information
8%
Administration
8%
Human Resources
16%
Information
Technology
47%
Procurement
3%
72 2022 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services
Director
HR Manager Procurement
ManagerExecutive Assistant IT Manager
Senior HR
Business
Partner
(2)
Procurement
Coordinator
Accounting Tech
Payroll
Supervisor
Revenue
Auditor
GIS Analyst
IT Technician
Network
Administrator
Sr. IT Support
Tech (2)
Revenue
Tech
Finance Manager
Public Information Specialist
Staff
Accountant
HR
Business
Partner
Public Information Officer
Payroll Tech
(0.5)
Administrative
Specialist
GIS Technician
Accounting Supervisor
Administrative Assistant
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
73 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Estimated
2022
Goals
Network uptime annual percentage 99.0%99.5%99.0%
93.8%95.0%95%
Yes Yes Yes
Percentage of successful P-Card audits 99%99%100%
200 150 100
7 6 8
Yes Yes Yes
86 days 89 days 87.5 days
13.10%9.70%14%
10%10%10%
Yes Yes Yes
Time to fill positions (days)
Turnover rate
Growth in social media audience
Produce WRPD Annual Report
Administrative Services
Employee Safety Committee Initiatives (of
10 possible programs)
Score of 100 or higher on
Property/Casualty Audit
Security/cyber test pass rate annual
percentage
# of employees trained on purchasing
processes
Performance Measures
Unqualified audit opinion
74 2022 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services
01-111
Core Business
• Perform complex administrative and supervisory work in managing, planning,
coordinating, and directing operations of the department, including office support and
support of the divisions of Finance, Human Resources, Purchasing and Contracting,
Information Technology, and Public Information
• Perform all duties related to budget preparation and administration
• Organize and direct the City’s risk management program
• Coordinate City Council meeting agendas and packets
• Provide internal support for general City operations to include mail, supplies, and phones
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Applied for and received American Rescue Plan funding
• Implemented hybrid City Council meetings
• Supported the City’s community engagement activities
• Improved the Boards and Commissions recruitment and selection process
• Continued work to implement the department’s vision and action plan
• Received GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for the 2021 Annual Budget
• Completed City Hall remodel and security improvements
• Supported the City’s entry, and eventual designation, in the All-America City competition
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Support council’s priorities specifically, broadening community engagement and
education and improving licensing and permitting processes
• Continue to improve boards and commissions processes
• Increase Safety Committee initiatives to enhance safety awareness throughout the
organization
• Support diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives within the organization and community
• Research and evaluate a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Continue to lead pandemic related health and safety initiatives
75 2022 Proposed Budget
01-111 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Administrative Services Director 1 1 1 1
Executive Assistant 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1
Administrative Specialist 0 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
4 4 4 4
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $346,030 $354,315 $344,627 $385,619
Materials and Supplies $810 $2,100 $1,850 $2,200
Other Services and Charges $9,061 $12,996 $12,091 $10,574
$355,901 $369,411 $358,568 $398,393
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Administrative Services
Administrative Asst - Mayor and Council
Operations Support Technician II
Personnel
Services
97%
Materials and
Supplies
0%
Other Services
and Charges
3%
76 2022 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services Financial Services 01-103 Core Business
• Process all revenue from all sources • Manage accounts payable and vendor relationships • Process bi-weekly payroll and maintain open channels of communication with Human Resources and key departmental personnel • Advise on, administer, and maintain licensing of all businesses • Assist and educate residents and taxpayers through a variety of media on tax form completion, information resources, and compliance methods and remedies • Maintain the general ledger, payroll, fixed asset, and tax revenue systems in ADG • Prepare annual audit work papers and liaise with external auditors to produce the annual Financial Statements • Implement, monitor, and enforce internal controls • Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and reports • Provide strategic financial analysis to the Executive Management Team • Verify and remedy tax compliance through tax revenue audits • Enforce requirements of the law regarding delinquent taxes and licenses • Manage, reconcile, and safeguard cash • Provide first-class customer service to all City personnel and the community 2021 Strategic Accomplishments • Received an unqualified audit opinion from CliftonLarsonAllen for 2020 • Implemented three new licensing programs in response to changes to the City’s Code of Laws: massage, short-term rentals, and retail tobacco • Onboarded a license technician • Obtained City Council authorization to participate in the Sales and Use Tax Software System (SUTS) administered by the State of Colorado Department of Revenue • Processed over 4,000 business license renewals and issued over 250 new business licenses 2022 Strategic Priorities • Examine and rationalize business licensing processes • Examine and rationalize tax reporting and collections • Increase sales and use tax audits and related audit recovery revenue • Obtain an unqualified opinion on the 2021 financial audit • Obtain resources to meet the demands and challenges resulting from the commencement of construction on the Wadsworth Widening project and the receipt of public bond proceeds for the Kipling Corridor economic development initiative
77 2022 Proposed Budget
01-103 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Finance Manager 0 1 1 1
Accounting Manager 1 0 0 0
Accountant 1 1 1 1
Accounting Technician 1 1 1 1
Payroll Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Payroll Technician 0 0.5 0.5 0.5
Revenue Auditor 1 1 1 1
Revenue Technician 1 1 1 1
Licensing Technician 0 0 1 1
Accounting Supervisor (time limited)0 0 0 1
6 6.5 7.5 8.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $446,778 $511,871 $486,329 $663,266
Materials and Supplies $4,257 $7,015 $5,150 $5,675
Other Services and Charges $174,155 $154,178 $153,890 $130,823
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$625,190 $673,064 $645,369 $799,764
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Financial Services
Personnel
Services
83%
Materials and
Supplies
1%
Other Services
and Charges
16%
78 2022 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services Human Resources 01-112
Core Business
• Provide organizational guidance on people issues
• Oversee people functions such as talent management, employee relations, job classification, and total rewards, HRIS systems, and organizational compliance • Guide personnel policy development, administration, and interpretation
• Deliver organizational development systems including performance management tools, training and development, employee benefits, and employee engagement programs aligned with City values • Oversee two of three retirement plans, health, wellness, safety, educational and recognition programs, employee assistance programs, worker’s compensation, and unemployment
• Serve as a strategic partner in organizational development planning, leadership, and cultural development, workforce and succession planning, training, performance, and change management 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Conducted 2021 engagement survey, developed themes, and presented results to
inform next steps
• Responded to organizational needs regarding COVID. Developed policy and
monitored compliance
• Updated and continued to improve HRIS reporting, yielding time savings for payroll
staff, and improved accuracy and consistency
• Continued to use and promote HR Learning System
• Delivered a supervisor training program and conducted video micro-trainings
• Supported antiracism, equity, and inclusion supervisor training
• Improved workers’ compensation program
• Enhanced the performance management process
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Ensure a productive and engaged workforce by implementing talent management and engagement tools, City-wide
• Continue supervisor training program • Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism efforts directed by resident-led committee(s) • Support ERP analysis • Guide a wide evaluation of organizational philosophies around leaves, compensation, and employee total rewards
79 2022 Proposed Budget
01-112 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Human Resources Manager 1 1 1 1
SR Human Resources Business Partner 0 2 2 2
Human Resources Business Partner 2 1 1 1
Human Resources Technician 1 0 0 0
4 4 4 4
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $435,801 $434,489 $448,013 $453,713
Materials and Supplies $203 $2,700 $2,000 $2,500
Other Services and Charges $147,313 $255,217 $233,007 $275,027
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$583,317 $692,406 $683,020 $731,240
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Human Resources
Personnel
Services
62%Materials
and Supplies
0.3%
Other Services
and Charges
38%
80 2022 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services Public Information Officer (PIO) 01-113Core Business
•Serve as the liaison between the City and the news media to coordinate the release ofinformation to the public and responses to inquiries•Promote the City and encourage community engagement through electronic, written,and verbal communications
•Monitor and release information about public safety issues and criminal activity•Monitor social media sites for the City and WRPD (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,Nextdoor)•Create and distribute newsletters to support community outreach, including Mayor’sMatters and Connections
•Coordinate and promote events within the community•Plan, coordinate, and promote City programs, recognition, and events•Manage WRTV, channel 8 equipment, slide content, and related video projects
•Manage media partnerships, contractors, and vendors•Monitor branding for the City and provide guidance on general style and usage of logoand images•Oversee web content updates, graphics, and provide training for web administrators
•Support and advise the Mayor, elected officials, City Manager, and directors on publicaffairs, media interaction, and crisis communications•Serve on Emergency Response Team
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Maintained the City and WRPD’s social media engagement on Facebook, Twitter, andNextdoor, Instagram•Increased overall media coverage for the City and WRPD•Managed ongoing COVID-related communications
•Expanded transparency of police policies and procedures online•Supported increased community engagement activities•Supported introduction of Relationship-based policing philosophy
•Supported the All-America City competition and worked on integrating the designationinto the City’s brand
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Support council priorities, including demystifying government through an engagingvideo series and annual “get involved” mailer
•Empower and mentor new staff supporting communications initiatives•Continue to grow social media presence and increase community engagement•Support efforts to raise awareness of and appreciation for diversity and equity in thecommunity
81 2022 Proposed Budget
01-113 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
PIO/Communications Manager 1 1 1 1
Digital Communications Specialist 1 1 0 0
Public Information Specialist 0 0 1 1
2 2 2 2
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $184,188 $187,546 $182,654 $218,326
Materials and Supplies $29 $1,000 $600 $1,000
Other Services and Charges $178,422 $184,141 $149,952 $143,016
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$362,639 $372,687 $333,206 $362,342
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Public Information
Personnel
Services
60%
Materials
and Supplies
0.3%
Other
Services and
Charges
40%
82 2022 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services
Procurement
01-116
Core Business
•Manage procurement transactions: supplier sourcing, contract, and purchase order
content, purchasing card program, and surplus disposal
•Determine the appropriate procurement method for the purchase of goods, professional
services, and construction services
•Work with departments to develop technical bid specifications or statements of work for
bids and proposals, scheduling, interviews, negotiations, cost analysis, and delivery
•Comply with purchasing and competitive bid proposal guidelines, payment methods, and
signature approval levels and assist departments in attaining compliance
•Foster effective relationships with internal and external customers to facilitate sound
business transactions and enhance future acquisitions
•Oversee renewal on-call and other multi-year service agreements
•Assure accurate reporting of open POs for annual carry-over approval
•Uphold the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) code of ethics
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Facilitated formal solicitation of a GC for the Wadsworth Improvement Project – Phase 1
Construction, resulting in August award to the apparent low bidder
•Conducted monthly, consistent, manageable P-Card audits, achieving 99% compliance
•Responded to changing needs of the City in terms of increased budgets and priorities
•Prioritized Investing 4 The Future projects, invoice review, and payment processing,
especially for Clear Creek Crossing – I-70 ramp project completed in 2021
•100% electronic formal bid submittals and virtual bid openings
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Successfully onboard two new staff members, empowering them to deliver progressive
procurement initiatives
•Support Renewal Wheat Ridge bond initiative
•Prioritize ERP consultant and other high-priority solicitations/projects
•Revisit needs for on-call contractors, vendors, consultants with appropriate departments
and issue formal solicitations as needed
83 2022 Proposed Budget
2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
0 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
0 0 1 1
1 1 0 0
2 2 2 2
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $119,026 $134,052 $134,291 $175,072
Materials and Supplies $391 $750 $750 $700
Other Services and Charges $1,055 $7,900 $4,900 $9,650
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$120,472 $142,702 $139,941 $185,422
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Procurement
Staffing and Financial Summary
01-116
Procurement Manager
Procurement and Contracting
Agent Procurement Coordinator
Buyer II
Personnel
Services
94.4%Materials and
Supplies
0.4%
Other Services
and Charges
5.2%
84 2022 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services Information Technology 01-117
Core Business
•Responsible for information technology to support the City’s Strategic Plan
•Procure, install, and maintain City’s computers
•Select and test software for City’s computers
•Maintain inventory of computers and software
•Negotiate technology contracts and service level agreements with providers
•Assist departments with special software projects
•Provide backup and disaster recovery for server and telephone system
•Ensure security, reliability, and integrity of the technology system
•Anticipate system needs and requirements
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Responded to the COVID-19 emergency by supporting telework and virtual processescitywide
•Reworked various telephone trees and navigation menus to better serve members ofthe public, visitors, and staff
•Migrated all users to the latest version of Windows & Office 356 with Teams
•Installed new security cameras for Recreation Center, Parks Forestry & Open Space,PD Evidence and Public Works
•Upgraded VOIP Telecommunications System for remote access needs
•Renegotiated new contracts for faster internet and connection the speeds at samecost
•Performed upgrades to Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management System,wireless system, records management systems, sales tax web software, virtualizationof servers, video arraignment system, and various applications.
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Prepare for major infrastructure upgrades and enhancements
•Determine a path forward for a new enterprise resource planning solution anddetermine process improvements•Upgrade document imaging and archive system and deploy more widely
•Focus on improving cyber-security preparedness
•Enhance GIS platform and prioritize development map•Continue to enhance web platforms
85 2022 Proposed Budget
01-117 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
IT Manager 1 1 1 1
Network Administrator 1 1 1 1
Sr. IT Support Technician 2 2 2 2
GIS Analyst 1 1 1 1
IT Technician 1 1 1 1
GIS Technician 0 0 0 1
6 6 6 7
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $630,793 $641,028 $632,433 $726,378
Materials and Supplies $16,789 $14,050 $14,050 $14,050
Other Services and Charges $957,716 $1,117,490 $1,097,340 $1,137,071
Capital Outlay $195,273 $383,275 $371,751 $358,519
$1,800,571 $2,155,843 $2,115,574 $2,236,018
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Information Technology
Personnel
Services
32%
Materials and
Supplies
1%
Other Services
and Charges
51%
Capital Outlay
16%
86 2022 Proposed Budget
Community Development
About Community Development
Ken Johnstone
Community Development Director
The Community Development Department guides
the physical development of the City with the goal
of creating safe, attractive neighborhoods and
strong commercial and mixed-use corridors. Our
work is done in partnership with citizens and the
business community. It includes long-range
planning, current planning and zoning services,
building permits/inspections, and hotel/motel and
housing inspections.
2022
Budget Priorities
•Continue to manage review and
approval of ongoing phases of
development in Clear Creek
Crossing
•Strategically manage the City’s
capital improvement funding
and provide project oversight
•Implement priority
recommendations from the
2019 NRS update, including the
Let’s Talk neighborhood
engagement program
•Develop 44th Avenue Corridor
Plan
•Expand building division services
that facilitate reinvestment in
existing buildings
•Expand the public’s web-based
access to permitting, plan
review and inspections
Toll Brothers Development at the Wheat Ridge Ward Station
Lutheran Medical Center groundbreaking at
Clear Creek Crossing
87 2022 Proposed Budget
2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Administration 2 3 2 2
Planning 5 6.75 7.75 7.75
Building Contracted Contracted Contracted Contracted
Engineering 0 7 8 8
7 16.75 17.75 17.75
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $1,616,726 $1,721,401 $1,711,593 $1,903,290
Materials and Supplies $14,703 $42,253 $38,620 $52,370
Other Services and Charges $1,190,339 $2,804,440 $2,949,598 $2,109,437
Capital Outlay $0 $3,275 $0 $15,300
$2,821,768 $4,571,369 $4,699,811 $4,080,397
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Community Development
Personnel
Services
46.6%
Materials and
Supplies
1.3%
Other
Services
and
Charges
52%
Capital Outlay
0.4%
88 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Administration $271,033 $275,957 $270,003 $290,983
Planning $532,940 $1,011,784 $1,027,528 $889,117
Building $1,133,965 $2,406,300 $2,554,800 $1,963,937
Engineering $883,830 $877,328 $847,480 $936,360
$2,821,768 $4,571,369 $4,699,811 $4,080,397
Total Budget by Program
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Community Development
Administration
7%
Planning
22%
Building 48%
Engineering
23%
89 2022 Proposed Budget
Director of
Community
Development
Chief Building
Official
Planning
Manager
Senior Planner
Planner I
Senior Planner
Contracted
Building Services
Neighborhood
Engagement Specialist
Senior
Neighborhood
Planner
Landscape Inspection
Program Manager
(0.75)
Engineering
Manager
Stormwater
Coordinator
Engineering
Tech III
Engineering
Tech III
Civil Engineer
II
Dev. Review
Civil Engineer
II
Project C.I.P.
Civil Engineer
II
Administrative
Assistant
Plans Reviewer/
Inspector
Civil Engineer
I
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
90 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Estimated
2022
Goals
51 55 50
70 60 60
24.85 24 24
1,897 2,000 2,000
Number of inspections completed 12,051 14,221 18,000
Number of plan reviews completed 595 708 700
$148,840,474 $476,689,547 $455,344,927
5,835 9,320 2,060
8,533 11,265 4,837
Number of ADA ramps constructed 20 40 40
339 325 300
Linear feet of storm sewer
designed/constructed
Number of civil engineering plans/studies
reviewed
Performance Measures
Community Development
Average turnaround times for land use
case referral comment letters (in days)
Linear feet of roadway
designed/constructed
Number of active land use cases
Number of permits issued
Valuation of all permits
Number of pre-application meetings held
91 2022 Proposed Budget
Community Development Administration
01-120 Core Business
• Provide leadership for long-range planning, development review, engineering, transportation planning/design, and building permitting functions
• Manage administrative activities pertaining to budget, records retention, purchasing, public noticing, and meeting minutes for four City Council appointed members of the public boards and commissions
• Direct preparation of special plans and studies
• Represent the City in public outreach efforts and regional real estate and professional events and forums
• Collaborate and coordinate with other departments, outside agencies, adjacent municipalities, and regional and state agencies
• Provide staff support to City Manager and City Council 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Led staff team implementing WR-Ward TOD Vision and 2E funded infrastructure
• Managed all aspects of the contractual building permit/inspection functions of the City
• Provided leadership and direction in the launching of the two new virtual neighborhood engagement tools: What’s Up Wheat Ridge and Wheat Ridge Speaks
• Provided leadership in initiating the URA’s pursuit of a capital improvement bond in the I-70/Kipling Urban Renewal Area
• Initiated hiring of a consultant to pursue aesthetic betterments of the I-70/32nd Avenue/Youngfield corridor
• Provided leadership and strategic management of the City’s CIP, including rapid adjustments in response to COVID-related budget adjustments 2022 Strategic Priorities
• Continue to manage the design and implementation of 2E funded public improvements for Clear Creek Crossing, Wheat Ridge-Ward station area, and Wadsworth Blvd.
• Provide leadership in developing and managing URA bond capital projects
• Provide leadership in making regulatory changes targeted toward improving the City’s hotel/motel district and Kipling corridor
• Facilitate revitalization of and reinvestment along the City’s primary corridors through cross-departmental collaboration on development review
• Provide leadership in identifying opportunities to improve operations across all divisions
92 2022 Proposed Budget
01-120 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Community Development Director 1 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1
Vacancy - to be determined based on need 0 1 0 0
2 3 2 2
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $269,292 $269,404 $265,228 $282,093
Materials and Supplies $481 $2,778 $1,000 $1,000
Other Services and Charges $1,260 $3,775 $3,775 $7,290
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $600
$271,033 $275,957 $270,003 $290,983
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Administration
Personnel
Services
96.9%
Materials and
Supplies
0.3%
Other Services
and Charges
2.5%Capital Outlay
0.2%
93 2022 Proposed Budget
Community Development Planning 01-121 Core Business
• Review, analyze, process, and present various development and zoning applications such as private property rezoning requests, subdivisions, site plans, and variances • Review and approve building permits for compliance with zoning regulations • Serve as staff liaison to City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority • Provide direct assistance to the public, businesses, developers, and other departments and agencies in all aspects of land use and development • Develop zoning code amendments, subarea plans, and comprehensive plan updates in response to City Council’s policy direction • Implement recommendations of the City’s adopted plans 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Processed development entitlements throughout the City and in high-priority areas, including at Clear Creek Crossing and Wheat Ridge · Ward Station, Applewood Village Shopping Center, and 44th and Kipling • Engaged 6 neighborhoods through the Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program • Completed the short-term rental code amendment and implemented STR licensing • Prepared updates to the zoning and development code, including related to the floodplain, outdoor recreation, bulk plane, and tenant notice • Kicked off and completed a community-wide master planning effort for the Lutheran Legacy Campus • Supported planning, design, and engagement efforts for the City’s Investing 4 the Future investments Wheat Ridge · Ward Station • Reviewed a record volume of building permits and recruited a dedicated staff person for zoning-related permit review and inspection 2022 Strategic Priorities
• Implement recommendations from the Lutheran Master Plan • Manage the planning and engagement process for the 44th Avenue subarea plan • Continue processing development applications in and around the TOD area, Clear Creek Crossing, and other infill sites throughout the City • Oversee various amendments to the Code of Laws to implement Council policy direction, including related to accessory dwelling units • Recruit staff and restart the Landscape Inspection Program • Support planning, design, and engagement efforts for the URA bond projects • Launch online map showing public and private projects
94 2022 Proposed Budget
01-121 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Planning Manager 1 1 1 1
Senior Planner 1 1 2 2
Senior Neighborhood Planner 1 1 1 1
Planner II 1 1 0 0
Planner I 1 1 1 1
Neighborhood Engagement Specialist 0 1 1 1
Plan Reviewer/Inspector (time limited)0 0 1 1
Landscape Inspection Program Manager 0 0.75 0.75 0.75
5.00 6.75 7.75 7.75
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $493,077 $612,626 $632,185 $749,977
Materials and Supplies $11,370 $32,220 $32,220 $43,020
Other Services and Charges $28,494 $364,263 $363,123 $92,520
Capital Outlay $0 $2,675 $0 $3,600
$532,940 $1,011,784 $1,027,528 $889,117
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Planning
Personnel
Services
84.4%
Materials and
Supplies
4.8%
Other Services
and Charges
10.4%Capital Outlay
0.4%
95 2022 Proposed Budget
Community Development Building 01-122 Core Business
• License contractors and issue building permits for residential and commercial construction throughout the City • Review plans and documents to ensure compliance with adopted codes and life safety • Conduct construction field inspections for conformance with approved plans and codes • Process and respond to property maintenance code-related complaints. • Respond to calls from emergency services as it relates to buildings damaged from a fire or vehicle impact • Provide property-related information and consultation to current and proposed businesses related to alteration, expansion, and relocation throughout the City • Assist in administering hotel and motel inspection programs 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Continued business model to contract with Charles Abbott Associates for full-time building division services • Opened permit counter for in-person customer service on June 1, 2021, while continuing to perform the majority of permit issuance and servicing online and over the phone • Used the building permit system’s web-based services to provide real-time status of building inspections scheduled and completed for contractors and homeowners. • Revamped the certificate of occupancy process to decrease lead time to issue certificates resulting in greater customer service • Continued use of the new online payment portal for building permits and contractor licenses • Implemented phased permitting process for a large construction project allowing for quicker review and increased control of the project • Continued all critical building permit issuance and inspection protocols through the pandemic
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Expand building permit systems web-based contractor portal to allow contractors to apply, renew and update their license • Refine the process for “same day” permit issuance to make it more efficient for staff and applicants • Continue to implement more efficient processes for electronic plan review through training, software, and network utilization • Review all policies, procedures, and local code amendments for clarity and consistency and update as needed • Create a new program to provide quarterly informational meetings for contractors and/or home and business owners with timely relevant topics relating to building code and building permit processing
96 2022 Proposed Budget
01-122 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Contracted Staffing 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $0 $0 $0 $0
Materials and Supplies $1,714 $4,800 $4,800 $2,750
Other Services and Charges $1,132,251 $2,401,500 $2,550,000 $1,958,787
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $2,400
$1,133,965 $2,406,300 $2,554,800 $1,963,937
Staffing and Financial Summary
Building
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Materials and
Supplies
0.1%
Other Services
and Charges
99.7%
Capital Outlay
0.1%
97 2022 Proposed Budget
Engineering 01-123
Core Business • Plan for and design the street, drainage, traffic, and other public improvement projects identified in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) • Review and approve proposed development-related documents such as construction plans for street and site design, grading and drainage plans, final drainage reports, surveys and plats, legal agreements, easements, and other documents to assure compliance with City specifications and municipal code • Respond to service requests relating to traffic engineering, civil engineering, surveying, stormwater, and ADA access from the general public and other community stakeholders • Support all City departments on all matters requiring engineering, land surveying, and stormwater management expertise • Manage and support floodplain mapping, regulations, other related issues, and process floodplain permits • Manage Right-of-Way mapping & public infrastructure assets
2021 Strategic Accomplishments • Managed the implementation of essential 2E infrastructure improvement projects, including: o Completion of the construction of the Clear Creek Crossing street improvements o Completion of the Ward Road Station Area street and intersection designs o Restarted the Ward Road Station Area pedestrian bridge, plazas, and trail design and ROW acquisition o Completion of the Wadsworth Boulevard ROW acquisition and final design, including obtaining an additional $8 million in funding for construction • Worked with other City staff to secure I-70/Kipling URA bond funding that focuses on key transportation projects along the I-70 and Kipling Street corridors • Worked successfully with the Planning Division in the review of civil engineering documents, site plans, plat reviews, and inspection of infrastructure improvements for numerous redevelopment projects, including Foothills Credit Union, Outlook Clear Creek, Kum & Go, and SCL at Clear Creek Crossing, Hance Ranch, Yarrow Gardens, the Ridge at Ward Station, Parallel Apartments, Axis 70 West, Applewood Shopping Center Redevelopment, and for several residential subdivisions • Worked effectively with the Building Division to complete the engineering review of a record number of building permits
2022 Strategic Priorities • Manage the implementation of I-70/Kipling URA bond infrastructure improvement projects and finalize the design of Ward Road 2E bike/ped bridge and trail connection • Work with other City staff to develop a list of projects and implementation strategies in anticipation of short-term funding from Federal, State, and local sources • Perform civil, site, & plat reviews needed for various Land Use Cases and building permits for the Clear Creek Crossing Subdivision pad sites, Applewood Shopping Center Redevelopment, Ward TOD areas, and various residential subdivisions
98 2022 Proposed Budget
01-123 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Engineering Manager 0 1 1 1
Civil Engineer II 0 3 3 3
Stormwater Coordinator 0 1 1 1
Engineering Technician III 0 2 2 2
Civil Engineer I 0 0 1 1
0 7 8 8
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $854,356 $839,371 $814,180 $871,220
Materials and Supplies $1,139 $2,455 $600 $5,600
Other Services and Charges $28,334 $34,902 $32,700 $50,840
Capital Outlay $0 $600 $0 $8,700
$883,830 $877,328 $847,480 $936,360
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Engineering
Personnel
Services
93%
Materials and
Supplies
0.6%Other Services
and Charges
5%
Capital Outlay
0.9%
99 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department
About the Police Department
The Wheat Ridge Police Department is a full-service
suburban police department organized under two
major divisions: Patrol Operations and Support
Services. The key public safety services provided to
members of the public and visitors to the community
include emergency and non-emergency response,
criminal investigations, traffic safety, nuisance code,
animal control, parks enforcement, crime prevention,
school resource officers, and establishment of
community partnerships to enhance problem-solving
efforts.
2022
Budget Priorities
• Develop strategies to
mitigate the effects of
COVID-19 on public safety,
such as suspended court and
limited jail space
• Expand and enhance officer
wellness initiatives
• Focus officer and supervisor
training on community
engagement
• Continue to build a
department based on the
pillars of Procedural Justice
for the benefit of employees
and the community
VISION
Exceptional people providing
exceptional service!
MISSION STATEMENT
The Wheat Ridge Police Department is
committed to providing the highest
standards of service in partnership with the
community.
Division Chief Lorentz in Unit 1 –
Wheat Ridge’s first police vehicle
100 2022 Proposed Budget
2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Administration 5 5 5 5
Grants 1 1 1 1
Community Services Team 2 2 2 2
Crime Prevention Team 2.5 2.5 3.5 3.5
Records Team 8 8 8 8
Accreditation & Training 1 1 1 1
Patrol Operations 51 51 52 54
Investigations Bureau 24 24 24 24
Crash & Traffic Team 5 5 5 5
99.5 99.5 101.5 103.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $10,222,258 $10,222,881 $9,873,846 $10,954,091
Materials and Supplies $95,958 $123,099 $116,139 $139,882
Other Services and Charges $1,395,945 $1,779,645 $1,765,930 $2,022,000
Capital Outlay $16,605 $119,239 $29,750 $22,667
$11,730,766 $12,244,864 $11,785,665 $13,138,640
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Police Department
6.0 Community Service Officers; 1.0 Crime Prevention Officer and 0.5 Police Sergeant are funded in the Crime
Prevention Fund.
Personnel
Services
83%
Materials and
Supplies
1%
Other Services
and Charges
16%
Capital Outlay
0.2%
101 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Administration $1,711,672 $1,994,868 $1,902,958 $2,122,720
Grants $102,207 $201,601 $133,531 $171,607
Community Services Team $277,827 $292,663 $271,800 $316,953
Crime Prevention Team $271,647 $313,050 $271,798 $343,242
Records Team $391,593 $415,404 $397,749 $516,092
Accreditation & Training $252,612 $302,001 $301,044 $420,266
Patrol Operations $5,638,310 $5,426,031 $5,426,031 $5,862,773
Investigations Bureau $2,649,891 $2,766,065 $2,549,573 $2,813,495
Crime & Traffic Team $435,006 $533,181 $531,181 $571,492
$11,730,766 $12,244,864 $11,785,665 $13,138,640
Total Budget by Program
Total 2022 Budget by Program
Police Department
Administration
16%Grants
1%
Community
Services Team
2%
Crime Prevention
Team
3%
Records Team
4%
Accreditation &
Training
3%
Patrol Operations
45%
Investigations
Bureau
22%
Crime & Traffic
Team
4%
102 2022 Proposed Budget
*This Salary is accounted for under the
Administrative Services Department
Chief of Police
Administrative
Program
Coordinator
Division Chief Patrol
Operations
Community
Services Team
*Public InformationOfficer
Professional
Standards
Division Chief Support Services
Patrol Commander
Watch 2 & 3
Patrol Commander
Watch 1 & Special Teams
SWAT
Patrol Watch I
Crash and Traffic Team
Crime Prevention/School Resource Team
VICE /
Intelligence
Sgt.
Patrol Team A
Sgt
Patrol Team B
Investigations Bureau Commander
Metro Auto Theft
Task Force (MATT)
Police Support
Technician
Sgt.
Property
Crime
Sgt
Persons Crime
Team
Property &
Evidence
Training and
Accreditation
Crime Research
Analyst
Records Team
West Metro
Drug Task Force
(WMDTF)
Sex Offender
Registration
Police Support
Technician
SIU Sgt.
Admin Sgt.
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
Patrol Watch II
Sgt.
Patrol Team A
Sgt
Patrol Team B
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
Patrol Watch III
Sgt.
Patrol Team A
Sgt
Patrol Team B
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
F.T.O.
Program
P.O.S.T.
Academy RecruitsSWAT Team
Detectives
Detectives
Sgt.
Crash and Traffic
Sgt.
Crime Prevention/
School Resource
Administrative
Analyst
POLICE DEPARTMENT
103 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Estimated
2022
Goals
2817*5,680 6,000
0:04:31 0:04:21 0:04:15
5*15*40
257 296 300
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
*= low numbers due to Covid
Police
Achieve 98% Accuracy in the initial
submission of accident reports to the
Department of Revenue and 100%
accuracy upon follow-up.
Average response time to Priority 1 calls
Maintain a position in the top 50% of all
Jefferson County law enforcement
agencies for case filings submitted per
officer per year
Total number of Crime Prevention
presentations
Performance Measures
Total number of traffic contacts
Total number of referrals to VOI
104 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department Administration 01-201 Core Business
• Provide overall administration for the Police Department’s emergency and non-emergency delivery of services
• Provide direction related to policy and procedure development, professional standard investigations, selection and training of police employees, public information and media relations, emergency management, adherence to state and national law enforcement accreditation standards, and community outreach efforts related to crime, traffic, and quality of life issues
• Utilize department financial resources fairly, efficiently, and effectively to ensure quality core public safety services
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Developed policies that encourage employee engagement and provided avenues for suggestions and input
• Developed and oversaw the implementation of new ordinances surrounding noise, massage parlors, and pedestrian behaviors
• Instituted Relationship Based Policing and advanced training and education instrumental to rolling out this new program
• Worked extensively to institute legislative initiatives specifically directed towards police agencies and police operations. Created training and policies to be in compliance
• Worked diligently to improve and resolve longstanding community issues such as the I-70 and Kipling corridor and other areas of community concern 2022 Strategic Priorities
• Continually evaluate technology that will make the department more efficient and effective
• Continue to evolve relationships with the community, leveraging the entire agency, and advance Relationship Based Policing
• Advance training and leadership priorities to ensure that the agency continues to be a model for ethics and professionalism
• Evaluate current and future staffing needs and review and adjust as required by operational needs
105 2022 Proposed Budget
01-201 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Chief of Police 1 1 1 1
Division Chief 1 1 1 1
Police Sergeant 1 1 1 1
Program Administrative Coordinator 0 0 1 1
Administrative Assistant 2 2 0 0
Administrative Analyst 0 0 1 1
5 5 5 5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $731,818 $804,690 $717,100 $838,668
Materials and Supplies $19,849 $30,670 $26,020 $32,260
Other Services and Charges $954,370 1,159,508.00 $1,159,838 $1,247,692
Capital Outlay $5,634 $0 $0 $4,100
$1,711,672 $1,994,868 $1,902,958 $2,122,720
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Administration
Personnel
Services
39%Materials
and
Supplies
2%
Other Services
and Charges
59%
Capital Outlay
0.5%
106 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department Grants 01-202 Core Business
The Wheat Ridge Police Department participates in a variety of federal and state grant
programs that support a broad range of activities:
• Preventing and controlling crime
• Providing police training and resources
• Improving the criminal justice system
• Increasing law enforcement services to the community 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Conducted strategic DUI and seatbelt enforcement projects throughout the City
• Received funding from the Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) board for
annual in-service and specialized training
• Implemented online reporting through a Bureau of Justice Grant and established a
workstation at Lutheran Medical Center
• Received two CDOT grants regarding Pedestrian Safety, and Fatality Reduction
• Received a grant to purchase License Plate Reader equipment (LPR) through the
Colorado Metro Auto Theft Task Force (CMATT) 2022 Strategic Priorities
• Conduct DUI and seatbelt enforcement projects throughout the City
• Utilize funding from the POST board for annual in-service and specialized training
• Utilize funding to increase pedestrian safety, and reduce fatalities through two
CDOT grants
• Utilize funding through a Bureau of Justice Grant to implement a driver’s license
scanners project
107 2022 Proposed Budget
01-202 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Police Officer 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $94,900 $124,301 $122,231 $155,407
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $7,307 $11,300 $11,300 $16,200
Capital Outlay $0 $66,000 $0 $0
$102,207 $201,601 $133,531 $171,607
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Grants
Personnel
Services
91%
Other Services
and Charges
9%
108 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department
Community Services Team
01-203
Core Business
• The Community Services Team (CST) engages citizen concerns regarding residential
nuisance code violations including, outside storage, illegal dumping, and littering as
well as assisting on abandoned vehicle concerns in private and public areas
• CST provides proactive enforcement for concerns associated with exterior commercial
property maintenance code violations such as the sign code, parking lot standards,
dumpster enclosure issues, and derelict vehicle storage
• Provides enforcement and education to its citizens on city ordinances and state laws
related to domestic animals, dog licensing, wildlife management, and welfare
• Supports education and enforcement of Wheat Ridge ordinances regarding the
city’s numerous municipal parks and Clear Creek greenbelt supervision
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Partnered with CDOT to address the I-70 and Kipling on and off-ramps. Periodic cleanup
programs were conducted, and the department’s homeless navigator assisted with the
relocation of the people experiencing homelessness
• Supported neighborhood outreach programs using the TLC Program and local businesses
to aid in the state’s emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Offered online education services that help support the communities understanding of
animal control, parks patrol, and code enforcement during COVID-19 restrictions
• Partnered with Foothills Animal Shelter and the local veterinary community to provide
remote online access to animal health and welfare services
• Monthly CDOT cleanup project will be completed to address the I70 and Kipling corridor
trespassing ordinances will be enforced using a combination of patrol and CST members
• Proactive code enforcement assessments of business and residential locations around
44th Ave. and Harlan St neighborhoods
• Increased parks patrols of city parks during the summer months at Clear Creek Greenbelt
using seasonal park rangers
• Promote and encourage dog licensing within the City of Wheat Ridge to comply with
Jefferson County regulations
2022 Strategic Priorities
109 2022 Proposed Budget
01-203 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Community Service Team Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Community Service Officer - Lead 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
Six (6) Community Service Officers are funded out of the Crime Prevention Fund
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $171,360 $183,213 $166,350 $187,956
Materials and Supplies $1,129 $675 $675 $675
Other Services and Charges $105,338 $108,775 $104,775 $128,322
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$277,827 $292,663 $271,800 $316,953
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Community Services Team
Personnel
Services
59%Materials and
Supplies
0.2%
Other Services
and Charges
41%
110 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department Crime Prevention Team (SRO) 01-205
Core Business
• Respond to calls for service in public and private schools within the City of Wheat Ridge
• Provide law enforcement education and programs for students of schools within the City of Wheat Ridge
• Develop and maintain community and school partnerships and programs that deter and prevent crime, address quality of life issues and enhance community safety
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Maintained relationships with school administrators during the COVID-19 pandemic to address crime and quality of life issues during on-site instruction
• Supported Crime Prevention and Patrol objectives during COVID-19 pandemic
• Engaged students, school staff, and parents when dealing with issues such as bullying, possession of alcohol/drugs, harassment, etc
• Completed CALEA standards to address the roles of the SROs both in the schools and the community
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Reintegrate SROs into schools post-COVID-19, as school will be 100% in person.
• Work with school administration to involve the parents prior to the SRO taking police action
• Ensure new CSO receives training to work with the administration to address continued issues such as bullying, possession of alcohol/drugs, harassment
• Contribute to safe schools by ensuring a safe and secure campus, educating students about law-related topics, and mentoring students as informal advisers and role models
111 2022 Proposed Budget
01-205 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Police Sergeant 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
School Resource Officer 2 2 2 2
Crime Prevention Officer 0 0 1 1
2.5 2.5 3.5 3.5
1.5 Officers Funded out of Crime Prevention Fund
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $271,647 $313,050 $271,798 $343,242
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $0 $0 $0 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$271,647 $313,050 $271,798 $343,242
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Crime Prevention Team
Personnel
Services
100%
112 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department Records Team 01-206
Core Business
Police Records is a public safety function required by Colorado Revised Statutes and City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws whose purpose is to:
• Collect, store, preserve and disseminate official actions and criminal justice records
• Record technical and statistical data entry from police reports into department and state computer databases
• Ensure the security and safe-keeping of police records, including body worn camera footage
• Assist citizens who choose to report criminal and non-criminal incidents online, by phone, or in person that do not require a police officer’s assistance
• Support sworn personnel by processing case records and maintaining accurate documentation of official police actions 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Installed three new online options for record requests and case filing through LexisNexis with the addition of BuyCrash, Request-a-Report, and the Desk Officer Reporting System
• Neared completion of a comprehensive and updated Standard Operating Procedures Manual for Records
• Maintained Master Certification requirements for all Records staff through the Colorado Certified Records Network
• Acquired unlimited storage of body worn camera footage with Axon
• Safely established Records release hours and guidelines to keep citizens, staff, and officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic 2022 Strategic Priorities
• Complete the comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures manual for the Records Team
• Promote comprehensive usage of the online options available to the public for Records services
• Establish a records purge schedule for all paper, fingerprint, and digital files to better align with the Colorado Municipal Records Retention guidelines
• Assist patrol in the employment of an eCitation system through the Niche RMS
• Fully staff the Records team to further advance services to officers, administration, and the citizens of Wheat Ridge
113 2022 Proposed Budget
01-206 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Records Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Lead Records Management Specialist 1 1 1 1
Records Management Specialist 6 6 6 6
8 8 8 8
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $391,593 $415,154 $397,499 $515,842
Materials and Supplies $0 $250 $250 $250
Other Services and Charges $0 $0 $0 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$391,593 $415,404 $397,749 $516,092
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Records Team
Personnel
Services
100%
Materials and
Supplies
0.0%
114 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department Accreditation and Training 01-207 Core Business
• Coordinate training for Police Department personnel
• Maintenance and updating of employee training files and certifications
• Develop, plan and administer the annual in-service training program for
department employees
• Develop, plan and administer new employee orientation training
• Manage the department Power Data Management System (DMS) policy, training,
and accreditation modules
• Manage the national and state accreditation processes, including preparing the
department for re-accreditation 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Maintained compliance with state and national law enforcement accreditation
standards - successfully obtained 4th re-accreditation for CALEA Advanced Law
Enforcement Accreditation
• Coordinated training in compliance with mandatory Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST) and Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA)
requirements
• Delivered a hybrid annual in-service training to members, utilizing distance
learning, virtual and in-person platforms due to COVID restrictions
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Provide annual in-service training that surpasses police officer standards and
training required by POST
• Utilizing a centralized and coordinated effort, provide members with training opportunities to obtain both professional development and job skill training, as mandated by Colorado POST, CIRSA, and accreditation
• Research and source training curricula that reflect the mission and vision of the department and are consistent with current, acceptable community expectations as it applies to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Continue to deliver members quarterly distance learning through multiple LMS platforms (CIRSA, NeoGov Learn, PowerDMS)
115 2022 Proposed Budget
01-207 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
1 0 0 0
0 1 1 1
1 1 1 1
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $74,350 $75,247 $84,600 $96,159
Materials and Supplies $38,125 $52,004 $49,694 $64,697
Other Services and Charges $140,137 $174,750 $166,750 $259,410
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$252,612 $302,001 $301,044 $420,266
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Accreditation and Training
Accreditation/Training Coordinator
Accreditation/Training Manager
Personnel
Services
23%
Materials and
Supplies
15%
Other Services
and Charges
62%
116 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department
Patrol Operations
01-211
Core Business
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency public safety requests in a timely manner
• Build community trust through fair and transparent enforcement of laws while
maintaining constitutional rights
• Promote positive and proactive partnerships by working with community groups and
citizens to resolve crime and safety problems
• Conduct directed patrol and targeted enforcement utilizing available statistics to respond
efficiently to crime and traffic issues
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• The department mitigated the impact of COVID-19 using the state emergency
management responses system
• CSOs and Crime Prevention partnered with co-responders and homeless navigators to
provide mental health assistance when responding to individuals needing assistance in
dealing with a mental health crisis
• Provided bicycle training for officers and CSOs to enhance the presence of officers in the
Greenbelt and the business district
• Assigned bike officers to monitor and patrol I-70 and Kipling to address camping and
pedestrian safety
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Provide targeted and saturation patrols in high crime areas to address criminal activity
and quality of life issues
• Provide increased visibility in Greenbelt using officers and CSOs that are assigned using
grant funding
• Generate greater understanding in the department and the community for Relationship
Based Policing concept by partnering with businesses, citizens, and neighboring agencies
• Promote team cooperation between Patrol Teams, Crime Prevention, and CATT to
address mutual crime, traffic, and quality of life concerns in the community
• Increase attendance of officers at CIT training in the post-COVID-19 environment
117 2022 Proposed Budget
01-211 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Division Chief 1 1 1 1
Police Commander 2 2 2 2
Police Sergeant 7 7 7 7
Police Officer 41 41 42 44
51 51 52 54
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $5,567,693 $5,232,410 $5,232,410 $5,637,176
Materials and Supplies $25,181 $29,350 $29,350 $29,050
Other Services and Charges $42,792 $142,816 $143,071 $179,230
Capital Outlay $2,643 $21,455 $21,200 $17,317
$5,638,310 $5,426,031 $5,426,031 $5,862,773
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Patrol Operations
Personnel
Services
96%
Materials and
Supplies
1%
Other Services
and Charges
3%
Capital Outlay
0.3%
118 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department Investigations Bureau
01-212
Core Business
• Investigate felony person crimes such as homicide, sexual assault, physical assault, and robbery
• Investigate felony property crimes such as theft, burglary, financial crimes, and criminal trespassing
• Investigate felony drug crimes as part of the West Metro Drug Task Force • Investigate motor vehicle thefts and related crimes as part of the Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force • Investigate vice crimes and gather relevant criminal intelligence for dissemination
• Provide crime trend information to department members and the community
• Analyze crime scenes and collect relevant evidence • Store and maintain property and evidence associated with all police functions
• Register and monitor sexual offenders in the community 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Toured and established working relationships between Bureau members and partners of Porchlight, the County-wide Family Justice Center
• Created in-house statistical gathering reports for improved monitoring on the status of active cases
• Implemented cross-training and mentoring program providing members of both the Patrol and Investigations Bureau with opportunities to increase knowledge and share information
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Develop an on-site technology lab in concert with our U.S.S.S. partnership and our membership within the C.E.C.T.F.
• Continue to develop and refine statistics gathering techniques compatible with the Niche RMS in a manner that provides actionable information
• Research and procure equipment to augment storage and maintenance of collected evidence
• Train and regularly deploy upgraded 3Si Digital trackers to enhance the identification
and arrest process of property crime offenders
• Continue cross-training and mentorship program with members of both Patrol and
Investigations bureau to boost workforce sustainability and strengthen relationships
119 2022 Proposed Budget
01-212 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Police Commander 1 1 1 1
Police Sergeant 3 3 3 3
Police Officer 15 15 14 14
Operations Support Tech III 2 0 0 0
Investigative Technician 0 2 2 2
Sr. Evidence Technician 1 1 1 1
Evidence Technician 1 1 1 1
Crime Analyst 1 1 1 1
Property Crimes Detective 0 0 1 1
24 24 24 24
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $2,484,889 $2,559,985 $2,369,027 $2,618,699
Materials and Supplies $11,673 $10,150 $10,150 $12,950
Other Services and Charges $145,001 $172,696 $170,396 $181,846
Capital Outlay $8,328 $23,234 $0 $0
$2,649,891 $2,766,065 $2,549,573 $2,813,495
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Investigations Bureau
Personnel Services
93.1%
Materials and
Supplies
0.5%
Other Services and
Charges
6.5%
120 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department
Crash and Traffic Team (CATT)
01-213
Core Business
• Reduce accidents and increase traffic safety through directed enforcement, problem-
oriented analysis, and community partnerships
• Analyze accident data and implement appropriate methods to reduce accidents
• Participate in CDOT impaired driving, seat belt, and overweight tractor/trailer
enforcement programs
• Work with the Colorado State Patrol conducting commercial vehicle safety inspections
• Conduct both day to day accident investigations and respond to major accidents to
conduct reconstructions 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Enhanced investigative capabilities of the CATT by sending officers to advanced training
of FARO Scene Scanners and Crash Data Recorder Downloads
• Addressed community and neighborhood traffic safety concerns using CATT and patrol
resources
• Conducted commercial truck safety inspection in cooperation with the Colorado State
Patrol
• Increased the number of call-outs due to improved training and experience gained by
members of the team
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Identify training gaps for CATT members to enhance investigative capabilities for serious
and fatal accident scenes
• Continue working with Colorado State Patrol to increase the number of truck safety
inspection details
• Work with City stakeholders and the community to address neighborhood traffic safety
concerns
• Increase the percentage of accidents taken by CATT during hours where team members
are working. The goal is to maintain over 90% of all accidents taken by CATT during
work hours
• Develop community traffic safety programs to further educate community members
121 2022 Proposed Budget
01-213 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Police Sergeant 1 1 1 1
Police Officer 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $434,006 $514,831 $512,831 $560,942
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $1,000 $9,800 $9,800 $9,300
Capital Outlay $0 $8,550 $8,550 $1,250
$435,006 $533,181 $531,181 $571,492
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Crash and Traffic Team
Personnel
Services
98.2%
Other Services
and Charges
1.6%Capital Outlay
0.2%
122 2022 Proposed Budget
Public Works
About Public Works
01-301
The Public Works Department is responsible for
maintenance and improvements to the City’s
infrastructure, which includes 133 miles of streets and
36 miles of storm sewers throughout the City.
Public Works administers and monitors all construction
activities within the street rights-of-way. The
department also manages and delivers the Capital
Improvement Program, as well as manages and
maintains the City’s vehicles and equipment.
Public Works also assists the Community Development
Department in the review of commercial and residential
development projects and building permits applications
as related to public works.
2022
Budget Priorities
• Continue construction
services on infrastructure
projects for Wadsworth
Boulevard
• Re-establish street
maintenance and repair
service levels to pre-Covid
standards
• Complete American Public
Works Association
accreditation process
• Continue replacement of
fleet vehicles in
conformance with best
practices
123 2022 Proposed Budget
2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Administration 1 0 0 0
Engineering 12 0 0 0
Operations 18 23 23 25
31 23 23 25
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $1,658,062 $1,761,821 $1,747,899 $1,950,789
Materials and Supplies $423,669 $531,876 $502,000 $567,350
Other Services and Charges $883,578 $326,500 $299,600 $346,000
Capital Outlay $605,874 $1,084,509 $955,563 $1,080,772
$3,571,183 $3,704,706 $3,505,062 $3,944,911
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Public Works
Personnel
Services
50%
Materials and
Supplies
14%
Other Services
and Charges
9%
Capital Outlay
27%
124 2022 Proposed Budget
Director of
Public Works
Administrative Assistant(2)
Traffic
Operations Tech III
Operations
Supervisor
Equipment
Operator II (3)
Equipment
Operator I (3)
Maintenance
Worker II (6)
Traffic Operations
Tech II
Lead Fleet
Mechanic
Fleet Mechanic
Civil Engineer
II
Construction
Engineering Tech III
(3)
Utility Locates Tech (1)
PUBLIC WORKS
125 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Estimated
2022
Goals
56 100 110
359 400 450
15,303 19,000 14,000
Number of Street Cut Permits issued 548 450 500
0 5500 9000
Public Works
Number of vehicle/equipment work orders
completed
Linear feet of asphalt overlay placed
Performance Measures
Number of internal & external Service
Requests completed
Total miles of priority 1 & 2 streets
controlled for snow and ice
126 2022 Proposed Budget
Public Works 01-303 Core Business
• Monitor all construction activities within the public right-of-way
• Maintain and provide preventive maintenance services for streets, alleys, storm sewers, walkways, bus benches, bus shelters, pedestrian lights, special events, traffic signal lights, and signs
• Manage the City’s automotive and equipment fleet through maintenance and scheduled replacement
• Provide snow removal and ice control on City streets • Provide utility locate services within the public right-of-way
• Complete service requests for internal and external customers
• Coordinate with risk management to provide estimates and quotes for recovery of damages to City vehicles and property 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Completion of Clear Creek Crossing public improvements
• Award of Wadsworth Blvd improvement project bid and project start-up in coordination with the Community Development Department
• Continued to enhance traffic signal communications capabilities, including upgrading of obsolete traffic signal components and traffic signal battery backup systems
• Successfully completed asphalt overlay, ADA/concrete replacement, and crack seal maintenance programs throughout various locations in the City
• Purchased City’s first all-electric vehicle and 2 charging stations
• Continued to implement applicable technology upgrades to enhance Operations’ response times, mobile technology, and accuracy of utility locate requirements
• Completion of required documents input for subsequent review and approval by APWA Accreditation Board
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Wadsworth Corridor – sustain timely project construction and coordination
• Completion of construction 52nd Ave TOD public improvements
• Continue to improve and build asset inventory, utility locate and reporting capabilities, and enhancement of the City’s Asset Management Program (VueWorks)
• In coordination with the Engineering division, continue to develop a long-term capital plan for traffic signal upgrades and signal replacements, including upgrades to equipment that enhance overall safety, accessibility, and mobility
127 2022 Proposed Budget
01-303 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Public Works Director 0 1 1 1
Operations Manager 1 0 0 0
Operations Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant 1 2 2 2
Equipment Operator II 3 3 3 3
Equipment Operator I 3 3 3 3
Maintenance Worker II 5 5 5 6
Lead Mechanic 1 1 1 1
Mechanic 1 1 1 1
Traffic Operations Tech III 1 1 1 1
Traffic Operations Tech II 1 1 1 1
Civil Engineer II 0 1 1 1
Engineering Technician III 0 3 3 3
Utility Locates Technician 0 0 0 1
18 23 23 25
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $1,658,062 $1,761,821 $1,747,899 $1,950,789
Materials and Supplies $423,669 $531,876 $502,000 $567,350
Other Services and Charges $883,578 $326,500 $299,600 $346,000
Capital Outlay $605,874 $1,084,509 $955,563 $1,080,772
$3,571,183 $3,704,706 $3,505,062 $3,944,911
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Operations
Personnel
Services
50%
Materials and
Supplies
14%
Other Services
and Charges
9%
Capital Outlay
27%
128 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
About Parks and Recreation
Karen O’Donnell
Director of Parks & Recreation
The Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Department
oversees the operations of the Parks, Forestry and
Open Space Division, the Recreation Division, Building
Maintenance, and Administration.
Department Mission: We are dedicated to serving
our community by providing diverse programs,
experiences, and spaces that enhance the quality of
life.
Department Vision: To be the first choice and trusted
source for connecting with nature, living healthy, and
having fun.
Department core activities and service delivery
values:
• Excellent parks and open space system
• Active social engagement opportunities
• Preservation of cultural and historical assets
• Exceptional recreation centers and facilities
• Comprehensive and innovative programming
2022
Budget Priorities
• Complete Prospect Park
Phase II project
• Complete “The Green at
38th” park development
• Secure grant funding to
assist with various
maintenance projects
along the Clear Creek Trail
and beyond
• Utilize the Public Art
Management Plan to
select and install public
art associated with
various City projects
Regenerate Wheat Ridge program titled:
Why Goats? Investigating Restorative Grazing
129 2022 Proposed Budget
2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Administration 2 2 2 2
Recreation 2 2 2 3
Parks Maintenance 14 13 12 12
Forestry 4 4 4 5
Natural Resources 1 0 0 0
Anderson Building 0 0.5 0.5 0.5
Athletics 2.5 2 2 2
General Programs 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Outdoor Pool 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Active Adult Center 4.625 4.625 4.625 5
Historic Buildings 0 0 0 0
Recreation Center - Facility Operation 0 6.5 4.5 4.5
Recreation Center - Aquatics 0 3.5 3.5 3.5
Recreation Center - Fitness 0 1 1 1
Facilities Maintenance 1 2 5 5
34.125 44.125 44.125 46.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $4,241,718 $5,066,511 $4,628,220 $5,380,626
Materials and Supplies $299,975 $481,592 $404,564 $644,884
Other Services and Charges $1,555,638 $1,026,033 $913,600 $1,351,634
Capital Outlay $29,071 $64,530 $12,339 $301,755
$6,126,402 $6,638,666 $5,958,723 $7,678,899
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Parks and Recreation
Personnel
Services
70%
Materials and
Supplies
8%
Other
Services and
Charges
18%
Capital Outlay
4%
130 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Administration $256,953 $307,081 $280,086 $367,510
Recreation $255,633 $315,519 $282,515 $363,201
Parks Maintenance $1,664,010 $1,373,436 $1,235,255 $1,576,420
Forestry $408,658 $483,836 $391,160 $716,664
Natural Resources $100,434 $154,758 $147,451 $180,584
Anderson Building $84,178 $90,422 $66,161 $87,964
Athletics $181,510 $225,796 $193,068 $236,799
General Programs $289,880 $305,269 $292,177 $338,534
Outdoor Pool $53,924 $322,356 $242,974 $301,016
Active Adult Center $398,524 $392,610 $384,166 $463,183
Historic Buildings $55,899 $63,637 $41,004 $40,941
Recreation Center - Facilities $1,110,340 $601,466 $541,846 $626,982
Recreation Center - Aquatics $638,552 $815,978 $815,549 $914,497
Recreation Center - Fitness $232,386 $334,112 $299,374 $360,945
Facilities Maintenance $395,522 $852,390 $745,937 $1,103,659
$6,126,402 $6,638,666 $5,958,723 $7,678,899
Total Budget by Program
Total 2022 Budget by Program
Parks and Recreation
Administration
5%Recreation
5%
Parks
Maintenance
21%
Forestry
9%
Natural Resources
2%
Anderson Building
1%
Athletics
3%
General
Programs
4%
Outdoor Pool
4%
Active Adult
Center
6%
Historic Buildings
2%
Recreation Center
-Facilities
8%
Recreation
Center -
Aquatics
12%
Recreation Center
-Fitness
5%
Facilities
Maintenance
14%
131 2022 Proposed Budget
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks, Forestry and Open Space Manager
Forestry and Open Space Supervisor
Parks Project Coordinator(1)
Parks Operations Supervisor(1)
Recreation Manager
Recreation SupervisorSenior Programs
Recreation SupervisorFacility & Fitness
Recreation SupervisorGeneral/TR Programs
Recreation SupervisorAquatics
Recreation SupervisorAthletics (1)
Crew Leader (2.0)
Maintenance Worker II (5)
Maintenance Worker I (5)
Variable Employees
Grant and Special Project Administrator(1)
Landscape Project Tech (Variable)
Marketing Specialist (1)
Maintenance Worker II
Maintenance Worker I
Horticulture Technician
Forestry Technician (1)
Forestry Assistant (2)
Recreation Leader (0.5)
Variable Employees
Recreation Coordinator(1)
Recreation Coordinator (2)
Variable Employees
RecreationCoordinator
Facility Assistant(1.5)
Custodian
Pool Manager (2)
Variable Employees
Variable Employees
Variable Employees
Variable Employees
Recreation Coordinator
Horticulture Assistant (2)
Operations Support Technician II (1)
Manager of Facilities Operations
Recreation Coordinator
FacilityCoordinator
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor (2)
Facilities Maintenance Tech
Operations Support Tech III(1)
Variable Employees
Recreation Leader (0.5)
Operations Support Technician I (1)
RecTrac and Rental Coordinator
Graphic Designer
Parks and Recreation
132 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Estimated
2022
Goals
442,303 865,000 450,000
1,771 2,600 3,000
plus 42 plus 54 plus 50
0 0 3
552 591 642
109,300 123,569 135,000
NA 350 500
110,545 175,000 200,000
601 650 700
2,332 9,500 7,500
0%48%50%
48%42%48%
* Numbers indicate the number of trees planted minus the number removed. In 2020 we planted 60 trees
but removed 18.
Number of new customers (per household)
Percentage of residents visiting the Active
Adult Center
Percentage of residents visiting the outdoor
pool
Parks and Recreation
Performance Measures
Number of Trees planted trees removed*
Recreation Center visits per YearNumber of recreation center annual pass
holders
Grant dollars received
Number of volunteer hours
Acres of parkland added or lost
Number of Facebook followers
Number of website visits
Number of Intagram Followers
133 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Administration
01-601
Core Business
• Serve as the leisure, recreational, and informational resource for the residents of
Wheat Ridge
• Strive to meet the physical, social and cultural needs of the community
• Acquire, design, and construct parks, trails, and open space areas
• Maintain parks, trails, and open space sites and recreation facilities
• Implement Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Manage recreation facilities, including the Recreation Center, Active Adult Center,
Anderson Building, outdoor pool, and Richards-Hart Estate
• Develop a departmental policy to ensure a positive and safe experience for all users
• Supervise Parks, Forestry, Open Space Division, Recreation Division & Facility
Maintenance Division
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with safe and innovative programming and
facility operations
• Completed demolition and began construction – Prospect Park Phase II
• Completed national re-accreditation process; CAPRA accredited for another 5 years
• Finished construction drawings and community engagement for the Green at 38th
• Utilized Public Art Management Plan to select and install more public art in the city,
Clear Creek Crossing selection complete
• Completed an Open Space Master Plan
• In collaboration with Jefferson County Open Space, facilitated a successful volunteer
event on National Public Lands Day in September
• Received significant grant funding for various projects and programs
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Complete Prospect Park Phase II project
• Begin construction of the Green at 38th
• Fund & manage various deferred maintenance priorities throughout the City
• Utilize Public Art Management Plan to select and install more public art in the city
• Seek additional grant funding for various projects and programs
134 2022 Proposed Budget
01-601 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Parks & Recreation Director 1 1 1 1
Parks & Recreation Analyst 1 0 0 0
Grant & Special Project Administrator 0 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $240,172 $263,848 $247,166 $318,168
Materials and Supplies $3,014 $6,600 $5,200 $7,100
Other Services and Charges $13,766 $36,633 $27,720 $42,242
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$256,953 $307,081 $280,086 $367,510
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Administration
Personnel
Services
87%
Materials and
Supplies
2%
Other Services
and Charges
11%
135 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Recreation
01-602
Core Business
• Supervise, administer, and manage the Recreation Division, which includes operation and
programming of the Recreation Center, Active Adult Center, Anderson Building and Pool,
aquatics, athletics, fitness, general recreation programs, and marketing
• Monitor Recreation Center, Active Adult Center, and Anderson Building facility
maintenance in collaboration with the Manager of Facility Operations
• Develop and monitor budget expenditures and revenues for the Recreation Division
• Oversee marketing, promotions, and communication for Parks and Recreation programs
and services
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Launched a new format for the department’s Activity Guide, a Digital Interactive Guide,
that gave the team the ability to respond to changes created by COVID-19 public health
orders and provide great customer service
• Prioritized social media by creating a new Instagram account for the department and
implementing a social media content calendar, along with better use of Google Analytics
• Made numerous updates to the department’s website to better communicate our
offerings to the public and make the site more user friendly
• Managed facility and program operation changes due to COVID-19
• Developed a new cost recovery strategy (Service Sustainability)
• Developed variable and benefitted team member onboarding presentations
• Contributed to the CAPRA reaccreditation process
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Continue to grow advertisement and sponsorship efforts to Wheat Ridge businesses
• Identify and implement various new external marketing programs such as pass
promotions, new Wheat Ridge resident promotions, and customer appreciation events
• Incorporate more video marketing on our social media channels and our website
• Continue to implement facility security assessment recommendations
• Continued analysis and implementation of Service Sustainability
136 2022 Proposed Budget
01-602 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Recreation & Facilities Manager 1 1 1 1
Marketing Generalist 1 1 1 1
Graphic Designer 0 0 0 1
2 2 2 3
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $219,706 $249,559 $235,004 $267,537
Materials and Supplies $29,926 $54,614 $40,134 $78,496
Other Services and Charges $6,001 $11,346 $7,377 $17,168
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$255,633 $315,519 $282,515 $363,201
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Recreation
Personnel
Services
74%
Materials and
Supplies
21%
Other Services
and Charges
5%
137 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation Parks Maintenance 01-603 Core Business
• Provide a safe, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment for users of parkland and facilities
• Maintain and improve the quality of all turf at City parks and facilities
• Maintain irrigation systems in parks and continuous improvement in water conservation
• Implement the Parks and Recreation Department strategic plan initiatives
• Oversee and direct maintenance work of contractors within specified right-of-way areas 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Continued work to improve field conditions through turf renovations and preventative maintenance
• Baseball/softball infield improvements at Creekside Park (late summer 2021)
• Enhanced staff capabilities with the addition of a PT landscape architect
• Installation of 2 electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall and WRRC
• Successful bid process and start to the Prospect Phase II park improvement project
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Implement a business process to digitize and filing of old construction drawings and details
• Enhance turf care and management capabilities through preventative maintenance and field renovation activities
• Enhance irrigation water quality at Prospect Lake through the installation of aeration devices and other lake management techniques
• Install fertilizer injection systems for at least one park location and monitor as a pilot project for future expansion
• Improve athletic field playability through infield renovations, along with new grooming equipment and technologies
138 2022 Proposed Budget
01-603 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Parks, Forestry, and Open Space
Manager 1 1 1 1
Operations Supervisor 2 2 2 2
Parks Project Coordinator 1 1 1 1
Crew Leader - Parks Maintenance 1 2 2 2
Parks Maintenance Worker II 6 3 3 3
Parks Maintenance Worker I 2 2 2 2
Facility Maintenance Technician 0 1 0 0
Operations Support Technician III 1 1 1 1
14 13 12 12
Nine (9) positions funded out of Open Space Fund
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $955,139 $942,741 $861,006 $921,097
Materials and Supplies $59,877 $72,475 $56,367 $78,450
Other Services and Charges $648,993 $334,888 $317,882 $426,873
Capital Outlay $0 $23,332 $0 $150,000
$1,664,010 $1,373,436 $1,235,255 $1,576,420
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Parks Maintenance
Personnel Services
58%
Materials and
Supplies
5%
Other Services and
Charges
27%
Capital Outlay
10%
139 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation Forestry and Horticulture 01-604
Core Business
• Ensure a beautiful, safe, diverse and healthy tree canopy
• Provide forest and horticultural planning for the management of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers within the City’s parks, open spaces, and rights-of-way
• Issue licenses for tree care companies doing business within Wheat Ridge 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Procured and implemented forestry bucket truck; enhancing the service capabilities of internal staff
• Through a grant, partnered with the Mile High Youth Corps to treat 50% of the City’s ash trees for the prevention of the emerald ash borer
• Achieved the goal of planting 50 trees above and beyond the number of trees removed
• Enhanced staff capabilities and services through the conversion of an existing vacant FTE to house a full time Environmental Education Interpreter
• Utilized greenhouse growing to maximize budget for horticultural annual and perennial plantings 2022 Strategic Priorities
• Implement City Tree Grant Programs through Hazardous Tree Removal, Legacy Tree Pruning, Hazardous Tree Pruning, and EAB Treatments
• Facilitate an at cost Tree Sale available to the public
• Monitor and further implement the City’s EAB Management Plan
• Increase tree canopy diversity with new tree plantings
• Increase in-house forestry preventative maintenance capabilities, including but not limited to aerial pruning and thinning deep root fertilization, tree planting and establishment care, pesticide application and disease treatment, stump grinding, and wood chip recycling
• Improve 38th Ave aesthetics through flower planter renovations, replacements, and enhancements
• Provide professional resources and guidance during all phases of landscape planning and construction
140 2022 Proposed Budget
01-604 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Forestry Technician 1 2 2 2
Forestry Assistant 2 0 0 0
Horticulture Technician 1 1 1 1
Horticulture Assistant 0 1 1 2
4 4 4 5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $297,057 $345,116 $247,319 $393,739
Materials and Supplies $32,422 $34,754 $34,129 $73,400
Other Services and Charges $79,179 $103,966 $109,712 $237,525
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $12,000
$408,658 $483,836 $391,160 $716,664
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Forestry
Personnel
Services
55%
Materials and
Supplies
10%
Other Services
and Charges
33%
141 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation Natural Resources 01-605 Core Business
• Manage the City’s natural resources, open space areas, and trail-related facilities through effective use of resources
• Provide natural resource management information and volunteer opportunities for open space visitors
• Provide a safe and well-maintained trail system 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Secured NACD Grant for the education and initial planning efforts to implement sustainable agricultural practices within the City
• Jefferson County Open Space provided immense support to host a very large volunteer event and celebration for National Public Lands Day on September 25; over 250 volunteers participated
• Received an ECHO grant to support the ADA improvements to the Nature Play Area
• Successful application and reward of the JeffCo Open Space Regional Trails grant to support the trailhead improvements as part of the Wadsworth Widening Project
• Implemented numerous collaborative projects with IES and Mile High Youth Corps
• Refined approach to PEH issues by hiring 2 part time Environmental Services Technicians and by securing a contractor to assist with large clean-up efforts
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Carry out efforts to plan, strategize, draft, and publish Open Space Management Plan with the help of a consultant
• Enhance technician capabilities through training and education to provide for more natural resource management expertise, implement OSHA HAZWOPER certification requirements for Environmental Services
• Improve Water Quality at Prospect Lake to increase the ability to maintain a healthy aquatic ecosystem
• Continue to explore and receive grants to assist with trail and open space initiatives through our partners at JeffCo Open Space, CPW, GOCO, and others
142 2022 Proposed Budget
01-605 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Horticulture Technician 1 0 0 0
1 0 0 0
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $21,988 $37,170 $38,546 $38,754
Materials and Supplies $7,292 $16,600 $15,751 $19,800
Other Services and Charges $65,603 $100,988 $93,154 $112,030
Capital Outlay $5,551 $0 $0 $10,000
$100,434 $154,758 $147,451 $180,584
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Natural Resources
Personnel
Services
21%
Materials and
Supplies
11%
Other Services
and Charges
62%
Capital
Outlay
6%
143 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Anderson Building
01-620
Core Business
• Manage access to the outdoor pool and changing areas and provide indoor activity space
for:
o Parks and recreation activities
o Community programs
o Special events
o Local youth groups
o Private rentals
o League play and practices
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Reopened the facility with the COVID-19 ‘All Clear’ status
• Developed a new strategy for staffing and programming the building for Fall of 2021
• Increased rental revenue by identifying additional rental time slots
• Installed electronic signboards/monitors in the upper lobby area
• Hired and trained 6 new Facility Assistants
• Support transitioning of Pilates Reformer program to the Anderson Building
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Improve HVAC system by replacing two furnaces/AC units
• Brainstorm ideas to further increase revenue opportunities
• Address infrastructure needs by replacing domestic water boiler
144 2022 Proposed Budget
01-620 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Recreation Coordinator 0 0.5 0.5 0.5
0 0.5 0.5 0.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $67,035 $83,375 $64,751 $81,037
Materials and Supplies $226 $3,700 $180 $4,969
Other Services and Charges $16,917 $3,088 $1,230 $1,958
Capital Outlay $0 $259 $0 $0
$84,178 $90,422 $66,161 $87,964
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Anderson Building
Personnel
Services
92%
Materials and
Supplies
6%
Other Services
and Charges
2%
145 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Athletics
01-621
Core Business
• Implement and oversee a wide range of athletic programs and facilities to meet the
needs of participants of all ages
• Develop, administer and evaluate athletic programs
• Manage contractual youth sports camps
• Coordinate athletic leagues
• Coordinate local youth groups field use
• Schedule field use and rentals, and implement user fees
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Increased opportunities for MSSP participation by adding one additional middle school to
our program
• Expanded field rental pool by contracting with three new rental groups
• Revised field use priorities and field allocation process to better serve Wheat Ridge-based
user groups
• Created age-appropriate progressive athletic programs for youth by creating new in-
house Summer Soccer League
• Re-opened our newly renovated fields at Prospect Park to programming and rentals
• Developed and implemented an alternative volleyball program for the Winter/Spring of
2021 during the pandemic
• Successfully ran the Middle School Sports Basketball Program within the constraints of
COVID-19 restriction
• Increased summer soccer camp enrollments to become the single largest Challenger
Camp in Colorado for the summer of 2021
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Research strategies for re-introducing spring/summer adult sports leagues
• Utilize grant funding to re-engage local elementary schools with after school sports
program
• Offer two Challenger camps in the summer of 2022
146 2022 Proposed Budget
01-621 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Recreation Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Recreation Coordinator 1 0.5 0.5 0.5
Recreation Leader 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
2.5 2 2 2
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $168,415 $199,652 $175,718 $210,076
Materials and Supplies $10,786 $22,118 $14,189 $21,162
Other Services and Charges $2,309 $4,026 $3,161 $5,561
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$181,510 $225,796 $193,068 $236,799
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Athletics
Personnel
Services
89%
Materials and
Supplies
9%
Other Services
and Charges
2%
147 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
General Programs
01-622
Core Business
• Provide a state-licensed preschool program and summer day camp program
• Provide quality educational arts and crafts and general interest programs for parents and
children, preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults
• Coordinate community special events including, the Easter Egg Hunt, Holiday Celebration,
Performances in the Park, and other seasonal special events
• Offer and implement quality therapeutic recreation programs including sports, fitness,
outdoor recreation, general interest, and special events
• Coordinate inclusion opportunities for individuals of all abilities
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Increased use of the newly renovated Anderson Building classroom by providing a variety
of specialty camp options for families that were unable to secure a spot in Sun Camp
• Offered our annual Easter Egg Hunt event in a new COVID-19, socially distanced format
that received very positive feedback from the community
• Restructured our pricing for a handful of our programs to align with the cost recovery
goals of the department
• Continued to offer our licensed childcare programs throughout 2021 despite the
challenges of COVID-19 and various stringent public health orders
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Utilizing research and survey responses, develop additional 1-day special events for the
community
• Research and determine more effective family and teen programming opportunities
• Continue to identify and focus on the aspects of our Therapeutic Recreation offerings
that the community desires, including the promotion of our inclusion opportunities and
available scholarships
• Growing our licensed preschool program back to pre-pandemic participation
• Increase recruitment strategies and implementations for our summer camp program so
that we can increase capacity limits and revenues
148 2022 Proposed Budget
01-622 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Recreation Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Recreation Leader 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Recreation Coordinator 1 1 1 1
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $277,921 $270,933 $263,152 $297,104
Materials and Supplies $6,807 $22,298 $21,250 $28,922
Other Services and Charges $5,151 $12,038 $7,775 $12,508
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$289,880 $305,269 $292,177 $338,534
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
General Programs
Personnel
Services
88%
Materials and
Supplies
8%
Other Services
and Charges
4%
149 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Outdoor Pool
01-623
Core Business
• Provide a variety of programs and services for all ages and swimming abilities
• Provide a clean, safe, and fun environment for recreational swimming and quality
programs
• Maintain aquatic facilities, schedule aquatic programs, and educate the public about
water safety
• Offer programs for lifeguard and water safety instructor certification, CPR, first aid, AED,
and community first aid
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Transferred from Red Cross Lifeguarding to Star Guard Elite
• Continued to educate the community on water safety for families
• Continued to offer pool operator and lifeguard training instructor courses for head
lifeguards and part-time pool managers
• Continued to look at industry trends and investigate those that would be beneficial to
the Wheat Ridge community
• Offered extended pool season through Labor Day (weekends only after school is back in
session)
• Offered vending machines to the public
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Continue to offer safe programming to the community in the “new normal” of the
pandemic
• Monitor and prioritize five-year replacement schedule for capital equipment repair and
replacement
• Continue to educate the community on water safety for families
• Continue to offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of the community
• Offer extended pool season through Labor Day (weekends only after school is back in
session)
• Explore alternative vending opportunities for the community
150 2022 Proposed Budget
01-623 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Pool Manager 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $39,875 $233,112 $166,288 $200,686
Materials and Supplies $5,477 $60,363 $48,000 $61,800
Other Services and Charges $8,572 $28,881 $28,686 $28,530
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $10,000
$53,924 $322,356 $242,974 $301,016
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Outdoor Pool
Personnel
Services
67%
Materials and
Supplies
21%
Other Services
and Charges
9%
Capital Outlay
3%
151 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Active Adult Center
01-624
Core Business
• Enhance the quality of life for Wheat Ridge residents ages 50 and older by providing
opportunities to pursue and maintain physical, emotional, and social health as well as
opportunities to be involved in their community through recreation programs, social
events, trips, and tours throughout the Denver Metro area
• Develop sponsorships to enhance programming and increase fundraising for the Wheat
Ridge Community Foundation
• Create partnerships with other organizations that meet the needs of the Wheat Ridge
community
• Manage the Active Adult Center volunteer program
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Managed facility operational changes due to COVID-19 including the new registration
process, class changes, and facility/equipment safety protocol
• Implemented community partnership with Stevens Elementary School called “Stories with
Stevens,” providing volunteers with the ability to remain relevant through online class
reading
• Revamped drop-in fitness classes to monthly registration for contact tracing and tracking
revenue more efficiently
• Implemented new program passes for drop-in fitness and enrichment programs
• Utilized cost recovery goals to review and revise various program fees
• Continued providing online classes to more vulnerable and isolated seniors
• Created unique outdoor and drive-thru programming to connect seniors and provide
revenue streams despite the facility remaining closed
• Collaborated with marketing to create an AAC sponsorship packet
• Re-certified team members in CPR/AED/First Aid to maintain a safe facility for patrons
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Expand Stories with Stevens volunteer program to in-person volunteer reading
• Create online volunteer orientation content and training manual
• Expand international travel destinations and trip frequency
• Monitor and assist with prioritization of the five-year replacement schedule for capital
equipment repair and replacement
152 2022 Proposed Budget
01-624 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Recreation Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Recreation Coordinator 1.625 1.625 1.625 2
Operations Support Technician II 2 2 2 2
4.625 4.625 4.625 5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $339,884 $354,838 $347,551 $405,069
Materials and Supplies $17,249 $28,826 $28,407 $45,793
Other Services and Charges $41,391 $8,946 $8,208 $12,321
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$398,524 $392,610 $384,166 $463,183
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Active Adult Center
Personnel
Services
72%
Materials and
Supplies
10%
Other Services
and Charges
3%
153 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Historic Buildings
01-625
Core Business
• Partner with the Wheat Ridge Historical Society to preserve and enhance cultural and
historic opportunities through the maintenance of the Baugh House, Historic Park, and
the Richards-Hart Estate
• Preserve cultural and historical assets of the City
• Maintain facility and grounds of the Richards-Hart Estate to provide a unique setting for
weddings, receptions, and events
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Awarded History Colorado grant funds for planning and preservation work at the
Pioneer Sod House and Richards-Hart Estate
• Assisted with promotion and marketing of Historical Park special events
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Effectively and appropriately address all corrective and preventative maintenance
needs for the Historic Properties within the scope of work identified for 2022
• Seek grant funding for projects related to historic properties
• Support the Historical Society in their desire for an archivist to sort through and
preserve important documents
154 2022 Proposed Budget
01-625 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
No Staff Authorized 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $14,874 $17,946 $15,086 $19,347
Materials and Supplies $8,885 $13,850 $9,300 $7,400
Other Services and Charges $25,689 $20,041 $16,618 $14,194
Capital Outlay $6,451 $11,800 $0 $0
$55,899 $63,637 $41,004 $40,941
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Historic Buildings
Personnel
Services
47%
Materials and
Supplies
18%
Other Services
and Charges
35%
155 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Recreation Center Facility Operations
01-626
Core Business
•Operate and manage a 70,000 square-foot recreation center
•Process activity registration, facility and park rentals, pass sales, point-of-sale items,
and facility maintenance
•Provide information services for aquatics, general programs, fitness, therapeutic
recreation, youth, and adult athletics
•Coordinate and schedule rental usage of Recreation Center ballrooms, park shelters,
and pavilions
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
•Managed facility operational changes due to COVID-19, including the new registration
process, class changes, and facility/equipment safety protocol
•Managed ‘clear phase’ transition as the facility opened to full capacity
•Strategized and partially implemented facility interior re-decorating
•Worked closely with new Manager of Facility Operations on transitioning facility
maintenance under that position
•Memorial bench and tree added to the area north of the barn to memorialize the
previous employee that had passed away
•Customer appreciation event in the summer with giveaways to patrons
•Participated in Department re-accreditation process
2022 Strategic Priorities
•Monitor and assist in prioritization of the five-year replacement schedule for capital
equipment repair and replacement
•Continue to implement facility interior re-decorating project
•Work with IT to upgrade and improve our existing surveillance technology that was put
on hold due to COVID
•Use Service Sustainability data to inform proposed facility usage fees for 2022
156 2022 Proposed Budget
01-626 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Facility Operations Supervisor 0 1 1 1
Facility Coordinator 0 1 1 1
Facility Assistant 0 1.5 1.5 1.5
Operations Support Technician III 0 1 1 1
Custodian 0 1 0 0
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 0 1 0 0
0 6.5 4.5 4.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $651,950 $525,517 $480,690 $538,860
Materials and Supplies $34,955 $32,420 $27,600 $41,520
Other Services and Charges $423,435 $43,529 $33,556 $46,602
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$1,110,340 $601,466 $541,846 $626,982
Staffing and Financial Summary
Facility Operations
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Personnel
Services
86%
Materials and
Supplies
7%
Other Services
and Charges
7%
2022 Proposed Budget157
Parks and Recreation
Recreation Center Aquatics
01-627
Core Business
• Provide a variety of programs and services for all ages and swimming abilities
• Provide a safe and fun environment for recreational swimming and quality programs
• Maintain aquatic facilities and schedule aquatic programming
• Provide education on safety and facility usage information to the public
• Maintain safety, guest relations, and Learn-to-Swim program
• Offer programs for certification in lifeguard training, water safety instructor, CPR and
first aid, AED, and community first aid
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Resurfaced the leisure pool to ensure a safe and esthetically pleasing environment for
our guests
• Provided a venue for competitive teams to practice and conduct swim meets
• Continued to educate the community on water safety for families
• Continued to offer safe programming to the community in the “new normal”
• Monitored and prioritized five-year replacement schedule for capital equipment repair
and replacement
• Continued to educate the community on water safety for families
• Continued to offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of the community
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Continue to offer safe programming to the community in the “new normal”
• Monitor and prioritize five-year replacement schedule for capital equipment repair
and replacement
• Continued to educate the community on water safety for families
• Continue to offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of the community
158 2022 Proposed Budget
01-627 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Recreation Supervisor 0 1 1 1
Recreation Coordinator 0 1 1 1
Pool Manager 0 1.5 1.5 1.5
0 3.5 3.5 3.5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $577,751 $713,249 $714,868 $780,774
Materials and Supplies $44,997 $62,849 $62,457 $75,637
Other Services and Charges $15,804 $39,880 $38,224 $58,086
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$638,552 $815,978 $815,549 $914,497
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Aquatics
Personnel
Services
86%
Materials and
Supplies
8%
Other Services
and Charges
6%
159 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Recreation Center Fitness
01-628
Core Business
• Coordinate and supervise comprehensive fitness programs for all ages, including
specialty fitness classes, massage, reiki, reflexology, personal training, aerobics, cycling,
Silver Sneakers, and other fitness/wellness programming
• Supervise certified fitness staff, including personal trainers, head weight room
attendants, weight room attendants, specialty fitness instructors, fitness Instructors,
wellness therapists, and fitness coordinator
• Maintain operations of the fitness facility and equipment
• Offer the SilverSneakers and the Renew Active program for members of the Kaiser,
Secure Horizon, Anthem, Aetna, AARP, Humana, United Health, and other health plans
• Offer CancerFit program for participants with a cancer diagnosis
• Provide fitness programming for evolving fitness trends
• Anderson Building Pilates Reformer programming
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Transitioned all Pilates Reformer classes to the fitness room at the Anderson Building to
provide more space and more participants
• Offered a wide variety of classes and programs during COVID-19, adhering to strict
pandemic guidelines and safety standards
• Replaced cardio equipment: recumbent bikes, upright bikes, arm cycle, stair mill, and
Expresso bikes
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Continue to provide innovative programming, delivered through a variety of means, in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic based on local guidelines
• Build upon the existing dance programming to include additional programs and
instructors
• Increase personal training options such as group training, couples, and program design
(not one-on-one)
• Work closely with marketing to help develop a marketing plan specific to fitness
160 2022 Proposed Budget
01-628 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Recreation Coordinator 0 1 1 1
0 1 1 1
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $227,993 $317,411 $285,200 $339,119
Materials and Supplies $1,579 $6,800 $5,450 $11,200
Other Services and Charges $2,814 $9,901 $8,724 $10,626
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$232,386 $334,112 $299,374 $360,945
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Fitness
Personnel
Services
94%
Materials and
Supplies
3%
Other Services
and Charges
3%
161 2022 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintenance
01-118 Core Business
• Provide maintenance services to all municipal buildings
• Purchase and maintain inventory of all operating supplies
• Schedule and supervise outside contractors
• Supervise contractual custodial services
• Coordinate maintenance and remodeling projects at various facilities 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Completed City Hall Remodel project
• Completed a Facility Condition Assessment, which will be maintained and updated regularly to identify facility-related priorities
• Completed cell tower negotiations with three cellular providers, resulting in the demolition of the old cell tower, the installation of a new cell tower, and updated lease agreements
• Utilized existing software to develop and implement a work order system
• Provided responsive internal customer service 2022 Strategic Priorities
• Continued improvement/communication related to the work order system
• Strengthen facilities management team with new leadership
• Provide project management expertise for 2022 City Hall Remodel projects in PD and Courts, as well as other minor projects City-wide
162 2022 Proposed Budget
01-118 2019
Authorized
2020
Authorized
2021
Authorized
2022
Proposed
Manager of Facility Operations 0 1 1 1
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 1 1 2 2
Facility Maintenance Technician 0 0 1 1
Custodian 0 0 1 1
1 2 5 5
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Personnel Services $141,958 $512,044 $485,875 $569,259
Materials and Supplies $36,482 $43,325 $36,150 $89,235
Other Services and Charges $200,014 $267,882 $211,573 $325,410
Capital Outlay $17,069 $29,139 $12,339 $119,755
$395,522 $852,390 $745,937 $1,103,659
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2022 Budget by Object
Facilities Maintenance
Personnel
Services
52%
Materials and
Supplies
8%
Other Services
and Charges
29%
Capital Outlay
11%
163 2022 Proposed Budget
Public Art Fund
Special Funds
Fund 12
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $242,760 $266,115 $277,316 $360,386
Revenues
Building Use Tax $24,089 $9,000 $60,000 $50,000
Building Permits $7,216 $2,000 $15,000 $14,000
Plan Review Fees $2,914 $1,300 $7,500 $7,000
Development Review Fees $221 $100 $500 $150
Interest $116 $100 $70 $100
One Percent Public Projects $0 $450,000 $192,482 $427,283
Total Revenues $34,556 $462,500 $275,552 $498,533
Total Available Funds $277,316 $728,615 $552,868 $858,919
Expenditures
Public Art Acquisition $0 $618,000 $192,482 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $618,000 $192,482 $0
Ending Fund Balance $277,316 $110,615 $360,386 $858,919
Public Art Fund
Special Fund 12
Core Business
In 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 63 establishing, a committed public art fund as defined by GASB No. 54 for use in all areas of the City. Revenues are generated from:
• 1% of the total amount received by the City for plan reviews, building permit fees, development review fees, and use tax charged in connection with all private site development having an anticipated construction cost of $100,000 or greater • 1% of the budget of City and State capital construction projects of $50,000 or more, which projects are located within any urban renewal area within the City
164 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Investigation Fund Special Funds Fund 17
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $37,009 $22,019 $37,016 $37,020
Revenues
Interest $7 $10 $4 $10
Miscellaneous Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $7 $10 $4 $10
Total Available Funds $37,016 $22,029 $37,020 $37,030
Expenditures
Operating Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Major Equipment $0 $10,000 $0 $9,000
Contract Services $0 $5,000 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $0 $15,000 $0 $9,000
Ending Fund Balance $37,016 $7,029 $37,020 $28,030
Police Investigation Fund
Special Fund 17
Core Business
• Beginning in 1990, all proceeds from seizures and forfeitures of property pursuant to C.R.S. 16-13-302 (Public Nuisance Policy) and 16-13-501 (Colorado Contraband Forfeiture Act) are a requirement to be placed in a separate fund as defined by GASB No. 54 and used by the Police Department solely for purposes other than normal operating expenses.
165 2022 Proposed Budget
Open Space Fund
Special Fund 32
Core Business
• Established in 1972, the Open Space Fund is a restricted fund according to GASB No. 54.
and is funded by the half-cent sales tax per capita allotment through Jefferson County
Open Space for the purpose of acquiring, developing, and maintaining open space and
park properties within the City of Wheat Ridge
• The fund receives approximately $1.5 million in attributable share revenue from
Jefferson County Open Space per year
• The fund receives park fee dedication revenue from new developments in Wheat Ridge
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Completed the procurement process, secured a general contractor, and began
construction of Prospect Park Phase II
• Completed design and community engagement associated with “The Green at 38th”
• Completed Open Space Management Plan
• Funded 9 full-time benefitted salaries for open space and park maintenance positions
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Complete Prospect Park Phase II
• Complete “The Green at 38th”
• Secure grant funding for Clear Creek Trail improvements
• Secure grant funding for Panorama Tennis Resurfacing project
• Fund 9 full-time benefitted salaries for open space and park maintenance positions
Clear Creek Trail 166 2022 Proposed Budget
Fund 32 2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $2,363,094 $2,618,045 $3,639,108 $2,914,579
Revenues
State Grants $0 $622,970 $110,000 $862,900
Open Space Tax $1,442,148 $1,200,000 $1,500,000 $1,550,000
Developer Fees $349,621 $838,069 $690,075 $298,856
County Grants $0 $250,000 $0 $200,000
Interest Earning $5,837 $250 $215 $250
Land Sales $0 $0 $0 $100,000
Miscellaneous Fees $10,000 $35,175 $35,175 $800,000
Transfer from General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $1,807,606 $2,946,464 $2,335,465 $3,812,006
Total Available Funds $4,170,700 $5,564,509 $5,974,572 $6,726,585
Expenditures
Acquisitions $0 $0 $0 $0
Development Projects $122,308 $2,804,500 $2,485,675 $3,887,630
Maintenance Projects $1,542 $709,508 $149,345 $955,000
Salaries and Benefits $407,742 $490,121 $424,974 $532,449
Transfers to General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $531,592 $4,004,129 $3,059,994 $5,375,079
Ending Fund Balance $3,639,108 $1,560,380 $2,914,579 $1,351,506
Restricted Fund Balance $1,081,825 $1,004,887 $1,749,305 $1,043,161
Unrestricted Fund Balance $2,557,283 $555,493 $1,165,274 $308,345
Special Funds
Open Space Fund
167 2022 Proposed Budget
Municipal Court Fund Special Fund 33 Core Business
• The Municipal Court Fund was established in 1993 as a committed fund, according to GASB No. 54, in order to provide a means to track court fees and to enable the Court to expend these amounts • The fund receives revenue from a portion of each court fee, victim services fee, and default judgment fee • The fund provides the Court and the probation program with money for expenditures for equipment, maintenance, office furniture, victim services, and other court and probation expenses 2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Provided financial assistance for substance abuse and mental health evaluations
• Provided financial assistance to indigent defendants in support of behavior modification and counseling
• Supported victims of crime by collecting and distributing direct services fund
• Enhanced courtroom security 2022 Strategic Priorities
• Consider the needs of the distressed population through programs and services
• Provide financial assistance to indigent defendants for substance abuse, mental health evaluations, counseling, and support behavior modification
• Support victims of crime by collecting and distributing direct services funds
• Improve efficiency and ergonomics of workstations
168 2022 Proposed Budget
Fund 33 2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $94,623 $79,210 $94,334 $83,116
Revenues
$1 Court Fees $497 $1,000 $750 $1,000
$4 Court Fees $1,988 $4,000 $2,000 $3,000
Direct Victim Services $2,485 $5,000 $3,000 $3,000
Warrants/Judgements $1,455 $2,000 $2,000 $2,250
Transcript Fees $150 $500 $500 $1,000
Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 $0
Interest $64 $50 $32 $50
Total Revenues $6,639 $12,550 $8,282 $10,300
Total Available Funds $101,262 $91,760 $102,616 $93,416
Expenditures
Transcript Fees $150 $1,500 $500 $1,000
Equipment Maintenance $0 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
Court $4 Expenses $3,000 $15,500 $10,500 $20,000
Warrants/Judgements $1,158 $2,000 $2,000 $2,250
Direct Victim Services $2,475 $5,000 $3,000 $4,000
Probation $1 Expenses $145 $3,000 $1,500 $3,000
Total Expenditures $6,928 $29,000 $19,500 $32,250
Ending Fund Balance $94,334 $62,760 $83,116 $61,166
Special Funds
Municipal Court Fund
169 2022 Proposed Budget
Conservation Trust Fund
Special Fund 54
Core Business
• Established in 1974, the Conservation Trust Fund is a restricted fund according to GASB No.
54. Per the Colorado Constitution, the Conservation Trust Fund receives 40% of the net
proceeds of the Colorado Lottery
• Conservation Trust funds are distributed on a quarterly, per capita basis to municipalities,
counties, and other eligible entities for parks, recreation, and open space purposes
• Conservation Trust funds are used for new projects as well as maintenance projects
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Completed Recreation Center, Anderson Building & Active Adult Center maintenance projects
• Completed demolition & began construction of Prospect Park pavilion
• Completed various ADA projects
• Completed crack repairs at tennis and basketball courts
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Replace Apel-Bacher playground, facilitate community engagement
• Make improvements to the median at 50th Ave and Kipling
• Complete Recreation Center, Anderson Building & Active Adult Center maintenance projects
170 2022 Proposed Budget
Fund 54 2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $628,642 $788,255 $788,255 $380,771
Revenues
Colorado Lottery $323,951 $320,000 $350,000 $350,000
Interest $6,904 $3,585 $1,125 $1,111
Transfers from General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $330,855 $323,585 $351,125 $351,111
Total Available Funds $959,497 $1,111,840 $1,139,380 $731,882
Expenditures
Development Projects $8,530 $491,470 $491,470 $25,000
Maintenance Projects $162,712 $403,270 $267,139 $342,500
General Fund Transfers $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $171,242 $894,740 $758,609 $367,500
Ending fund Balance $788,255 $217,100 $380,771 $364,382
Special Funds
Conservation Trust Fund
171 2022 Proposed Budget
Equipment Replacement
Fund
Special Funds
Fund 57
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $137,596 $173,716 $87,206 $77,396 Revenues
Transfer from General Fund $100,000 $0 $0 $500,000
Interest $177 $100 $89 $100
Total Revenues $100,177 $100 $89 $500,100
Total Available Funds $237,773 $173,816 $87,295 $577,496 Expenditures
Police Radios $9,491 $6,500 $6,500 $0
Other Major Equipment $96,579 $3,399 $3,399 $0
Professional Services $44,497 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $150,567 $9,899 $9,899 $0
Ending Fund Balance $87,206 $163,917 $77,396 $577,496
Equipment Replacement Fund
Special Fund 57
Core Business
The Equipment Replacement Fund was created in 2008 as an assigned fund, according to GASB No. 54.,
to set aside funds on an annual basis for the acquisition of high-dollar equipment. The amount set aside
is based on the life of the asset plus the estimated replacement cost.
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Improved audio and visual capabilities in several interview rooms
• Purchased radio batteries and charges to extend the serviceable life of current equipment
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Save for full radio system replacement
• Save for future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system acquisition
172 2022 Proposed Budget
Police Department Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement Fund
Special Fund 63
Core Business
• Administer and fund crime prevention programs, community awareness events, and educational classes taught by the Police Department and the Community Services Team
• Develop programs to deter and prevent crime and enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses in the community
• Administer funds designated through the hotel/motel tax to programs relating to the Crime Free Program
• Help hotels and motels comply with the Crime Free Program and reduce the number of calls for police service
2021 Strategic Accomplishments
• Community outreach and engagement was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
however, the Community Services Team worked with local businesses to prevent
crime through education
• Met with Neighborhood Watch groups to provide crime and quality of life updates.
• Built relationships with management and ownership of local hotel/motels to address
repeated criminal activity and how the police department can assist in crime
reduction
• Promoted current ID Theft Prevention/Scams using Zoom presentations within the
elderly communities to combat the rise in ID Thefts during COVID-19
• Created JotForm to track contacts with residents and track results from directed
enforcement efforts
2022 Strategic Priorities
• Partner with the homeless navigator, Crash and Traffic Team, and Community
Services Team to reduce crime through proactive policing strategies
• Increase face-to-face relationships with citizens and promote police department
programs such as Coffee with a Cop and the Dog Walker Watch program post-COVID-
19 pandemic
• Lead crime prevention strategies that target high crime areas and promote
innovative crime reduction techniques to build stronger relationships with the
community
• Realign Crime Prevention Officers assigned areas to promote Relationship Based
Policing strategies and contact with residents and local businesses
173 2022 Proposed Budget
Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement Fund
Fund 63 2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $492,294 $277,452 $292,220 $157,827
Revenues
Lodger's Tax $254,341 $300,000 $384,000 $450,000
No Proof of Insurance $11,363 $20,000 $15,000 $20,000
Interest $100 $100 $50 $100
Miscellaneous Revenue $300 $0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $265,804 $320,100 $399,050 $470,100
Total Available Funds $758,098 $597,552 $691,270 $627,927
Expenditures
Personnel Services $463,000 $556,266 $519,445 $585,207
Materials & Supplies $1,542 $4,900 $4,900 $19,300
Other Services & Charges $1,636 $17,448 $9,098 $16,798
Total Expenditures $466,178 $578,614 $533,443 $621,305
Ending Fund Balance $291,920 $18,938 $157,827 $6,622
Special Funds
174 2022 Proposed Budget
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a multi-year
program aimed at upgrading, maintaining, and expanding
City facilities, buildings, grounds, streets, and other public
infrastructure. The intent of the CIP is to serve as a guide in
the multi-year programming and funding of projects to
meet the increasing demand for capital improvements
throughout the City and to maintain existing facilities.
There is an extensive list of capital projects that are
evaluated each year based upon community need, funding
needs, potential funding sources, and the priority with
respect to all other needs within the City.
A multi-year program has been established with a 10-year
CIP, which assigns a preliminary schedule and provides a
description and future cost of these projects.
2022
Budget Priorities
• Continue reconstruction
and improvements of
Wadsworth Boulevard
• Update the master plans
for Clear Creek and Lena
Gulch
• Complete designated
bridge, striping, and
preventative maintenance
projects
• Implement the
Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program
Clear Creek Street Maintenance
175 2022 Proposed Budget
2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $50,320 $3,261,535 $4,063,311 $3,314,369
Revenues
Lodger's Tax $169,561 $200,000 $256,000 $300,000
Grant - Kipling Trail $0 $0 $0 $0
Grant- Wadsworth (FED)$4,962,175 $9,608,000 $11,828,114 $9,087,498
Grant - Wadsworth (CDOT & Other)$0 $2,398,000 $466,141 $2,460,000
Grant - DRCOG TIP - Wadsworth $0 $0 $0 $2,028,275
Public Improvement Fee $23,414 $0 $0 $0
Interest $8,375 $125 $103 $125
Miscelleneous Revenue ($5,982)$0 $390,146 $0
Transfer from General Fund $3,600,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $6,995,445
Total Revenues $8,757,543 $13,506,125 $14,240,504 $20,871,343
Total Available Funds $8,807,863 $16,767,660 $18,303,815 $24,185,712
Expenditures
Drainage $0 $126,662 $84,662 $255,000
Streets $4,336,751 $14,411,276 $14,549,741 $19,483,716
Traffic $0 $0 $24,000 $200,000
Facilities $0 $0 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation Projects $15,000 $16,000 $16,000 $1,491,400
Economic Development $0 $25,000 $0 $85,000
Municipal Projects $392,152 $315,043 $315,043 $248,189
Utility Undergrounding $0 $0 $0 $0
Transfers to General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $4,743,903 $14,893,981 $14,989,446 $21,763,305
Ending Fund Balance $4,063,960 $1,873,679 $3,314,369 $2,422,407
Special Funds
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
176 2022 Proposed Budget
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MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
STORM SEWER REPAIR
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The City’s storm water drainage network lacks sufficient facilities, with a primary focus
on storm sewers. Much of the existing system is also aging and falling into disrepair. This
budget allocates funding each year to address identified needs related to storm water. In
2022, the City will be lining several segments of aging metal storm sewer to prevent
collapse.
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Proactively lining the metal pipe that is in poor condition will extend the useful life of the
pipe for many years and prevent an unexpected, potentially hazardous collapse and the
costly emergency repairs.
VISION 1. – Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city
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Drainage $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
Streets
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
Bottom of Metal Pipe at 44th and Miller
177 2022 Proposed Budget
Lena Gulch
Capital Improvement Program
Project Profile
LENA GULCH MASTER PLAN
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The current master plan was adopted in 2008 and does not reflect the new flows from a
hydrology study that was finished in 2021. The floodplain maps for Lena Gulch will be
revised based on that study and should be finalized in mid-2022. Once that is completed,
the master plan will be updated to reflect the revised maps. The master plan update will
identify future flood mitigation projects to reduce flood risks to properties along Lena
Gulch. The City is working jointly with the cities of Golden and Lakewood, Jefferson
County, and the Mile High Flood District on this critical endeavor.
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The Lena Gulch Master Plan update will provide flood risk reduction opportunities,
including both the removal of some properties from the regulatory floodplain and
reduced flood insurance premiums for others. Reduced flood risk may encourage
investment in properties.
VISION 3. – Wheat Ridge has great neighborhoods
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage $30,000 $0 $0
Streets
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $30,000 $0 $0
178 2022 Proposed Budget
Clear Creek
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Project Profile
CLEAR CREEK MASTER PLAN
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The current master plan was adopted in 2008 and does not reflect the lower regulatory
flows that were approved by FEMA in 2016. The floodplain maps for Clear Creek were
finalized in 2021. The master plan can now be updated to reflect the revised maps. The
master plan update will identify future flood mitigation projects to reduce flood risks to
properties along Clear Creek. The City is working jointly with the cities of Golden and
Denver, Adams County, and the Mile High Flood District on this critical endeavor.
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The Clear Creek Master Plan update will provide flood risk reduction opportunities,
including both the removal of some properties from the regulatory floodplain and
reduced flood insurance premiums for others. Reduced flood risk may encourage
investment in properties.
VISION 3. – Wheat Ridge has great neighborhoods
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage $25,000 $0 $0
Streets
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $25,000 $0 $0
179 2022 Proposed Budget
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS – DEVELOPMENT RELATED
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The goals of these public improvement projects are to provide for additional public
infrastructure investment in coordination with development/redevelopment projects,
thus leveraging funding to provide additional public benefit beyond the development
itself. The 2022 project includes City contributions to complete a sidewalk gap along the
west side of Marshall Street from the Clear Creek Trail south to the existing sidewalk.
This project was originally programmed in 2020 but was delayed due to COVID.
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These projects provide overall public benefit in partnership with private redevelopment.
They will provide opportunities to strategically coordinate with private partners in order
to complete public improvements.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets $80,000 $100,000 $100,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $80,000 $100,000 $100,000
Marshall Street Sidewalk Gap
180 2022 Proposed Budget
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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
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This program includes a variety of projects that may include re-striping of roadways with
bike lanes, construction of missing sidewalk links, and other potential bicycle and
pedestrian facilities. For 2022, the project will add bicycle lanes to Harlan Street between
32nd and 38th Avenues. This project will be done in coordination with resurfacing this
portion of Harlan Street.
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Provides alternative transportation and recreation options for residents, including
improved and safer access to schools, parks, businesses, and other destinations. In many
cases, it also reduces roadway speeds and enhances livability in neighborhoods, as well
as improving linkages within Wheat Ridge and neighboring communities.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
GOAL 2. – Implement top three priorities of bike/pedestrian plan
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets $40,000 $500,000 $150,000
Traffic
Facilities
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $40,000 $500,000 $150,000
181 2022 Proposed Budget
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ADA IMPROVEMENTS
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The programmed improvements are associated with the completion of an Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, which is in accordance with Federal and State
requirements. This is an ongoing program with locations for improvements selected
based on community need and priority, such as proximity to schools and resident
requests.
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The City’s ADA Transition Plan identifies upgrades needed to increase mobility and meet
federal ADA requirements. These improvements include curb ramps and other types of
mobility access improvements. It provides means for a long-term plan to leverage
resources with other City projects, such as pavement management.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
ADA Ramp
182 2022 Proposed Budget
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STREET LIGHTS – INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHTS
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The City of Wheat Ridge has a process that enables residents to request additional street
lights to improve their quality of life. Requests must meet the City’s policies regarding
spacing and location in order to be considered. If a request meets the policy, additional
lights can be installed through a petition process and approval by the City Council, with
the installation by Xcel Energy. For 2022, additional lighting is being added at the
subdivision at Ridge Road and Quail Street. This project was originally planned in 2020
but was delayed due to COVID.
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The installation of additional lighting in Wheat Ridge provides added traffic and
neighborhood safety in addition to increased aesthetic value.
VISION 1. – Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets $25,000 $10,000 $10,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $25,000 $10,000 $10,000
Typical Street Light
183 2022 Proposed Budget
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WADSWORTH BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
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Phase 1 of this project modernizes and improves Wadsworth Boulevard between 41st
Avenue and I-70 and includes an efficient and safe intersection design at 44th Avenue, a
new traffic signal at 38th, safer entrances and exits for vehicles accessing businesses, and
a continuous sidewalk on the west and a bike/pedestrian path on the east side of
Wadsworth from 35th Avenue to the Clear Creek Trail. Construction started in Fall 2021
and is expected to continue through 2023.
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The reconstruction of Wadsworth Boulevard will address future needs for capacity and
safety, drainage and utilities, pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and overall public safety.
The improvements will reduce congestion and better manage access which will provide
opportunities for future redevelopment and economic growth in the corridor.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
GOAL 3. – Increase connectivity to surrounding communities and local gathering centers
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets $15,638,716 $15,501,746
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $15,638,716 $15,501,746
Wadsworth Rendering Between 35th Ave and I-70
184 2022 Proposed Budget
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BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
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Bridges maintained by the City are inspected every two years, which includes a condition
assessment that identifies specific maintenance recommendations for each bridge. These
maintenance needs are prioritized based on condition and overall critical needs. Due to
COVID budget constraints, the bridge maintenance projects have been deferred until
2022. For 2022, the 44th Avenue bridge over Clear Creek will have the joints repaired,
Pier Cap repairs, and the approach slabs reconstructed. In 2024 the pedestrian facilities
for three bridges will be upgraded to meet current safety and ADA requirements. In
2025, the bridge rail will be replaced on the 44th Avenue Bridge.
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Maintenance of the City’s bridge and transportation infrastructure extends the life of the
facilities, reduces costly replacement work in the future, and enhances overall public
safety.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets $500,000 $0 $400,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $500,000 $0 $400,000
Bridge Repair Example Bridge Joint Repair Example 185 2022 Proposed Budget
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STRIPING MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance and upkeep of the City’s pavement markings are essential to overall traffic
safety. These include centerline and lane markings, crosswalks, intersections, and bicycle
lanes. With the City’s commitment to improving multi-modal transportation options,
continued upkeep of pavement markings is important, especially with the
implementation of bicycle lanes. Project priority is given to maintaining striping on
roadways with high traffic volumes and/or bike lanes.
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Striping maintenance maintains and enhances overall safety by clearly defining the
operating space for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets $150,000 $100,000 $100,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $150,000 $100,000 $100,000
32nd Avenue – Crosswalk Striping 32nd Avenue – Bike Lane Striping
186 2022 Proposed Budget
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
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Each year, the City performs a variety of preventive maintenance projects to maintain
the City’s roadway infrastructure of over 100 miles of streets. The City utilizes a
pavement management system that provides a systematic ranking of street conditions
and rehabilitation strategies that include crack sealing, slurry sealing, and mill and
overlay projects. The intent is to provide the best maintenance practices at the
appropriate time to effectively maintain and prolong the life of the City’s critical street
infrastructure investment. In 2022, the proposed programs for major streets are 29th
Avenue – Sheridan to Fenton Street and Youngfield Street-32nd Avenue to 44th Avenue.
The proposed programs for residential streets are 43rd Drive-44th Avenue to end of a cul-
de-sac and Harlan Street-32nd Avenue to 44th Avenue.
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The preventive maintenance projects provide for the most effective and economical
maintenance of the City’s streets for the long term. These projects also leverage bicycle
and pedestrian, utility, and drainage improvements when feasible.
VISION 1. – Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000
Crack Sealing
Asphalt Paving
187 2022 Proposed Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Project Profile
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
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The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) is a process that allows
residents to request traffic calming measures on residential streets. This ongoing
program may result in physical improvements, such as speed humps, or may involve
further enforcement and education. The goal is to calm traffic on residential streets and
enhance livability and safety.
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Implementation of the NTMP on a neighborhood street helps to reduce traffic speeds,
heighten awareness of speeding issues, and improve neighbor relations.
VISION 3. – Wheat Ridge has great neighborhoods
GOAL 2. – Facilitate neighbor-to-neighbor relations
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets
Traffic $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Neighborhood traffic calming devices
188 2022 Proposed Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Project Profile
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
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The City’s traffic signals are critical to overall traffic operations and safety. Aging signal
systems require ongoing upgrades in order to meet changing traffic demands. For 2022,
the City will conduct an evaluation of the traffic signal infrastructure to determine needs
and plan future upgrades to modernize the entire system.
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Modernized traffic signals maintain traffic flow, reduce congestion, and increase safety.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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Drainage
Streets
Traffic $100,000 $0 $0
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $100,000 $0 $0
44th & Vance Traffic Signal 38th & Yukon Traffic Signal
189 2022 Proposed Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Project Profile
WRRC RUBBER ROOF REPLACEMENT
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The 2022 project plans to address multiple leaks in the roof with a full replacement of
the rubber roof on the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center as it approaches 22 years of age.
Funds in 2023 and 2024 will be used to replace aging heat recovery units in the facility.
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By appropriately scheduling the replacement of the rubber roof at the Wheat Ridge
Recreation Center, continued damage to the inside of the facility’s wood floors, ceiling
tiles, and electrical systems will be averted.
VISION 2. Wheat Ridge is a Community for Families
VISION 8. Wheat Ridge Residents enjoy an active, Healthy Lifestyle
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Drainage
Streets
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation $150,000 $750,000 $250,000
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $150,000 $750,000 $250,000
WRRC Roof
190 2022 Proposed Budget
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MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS
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The 2022 project plans to address subsurface issues with a full replacement of the
parking lot at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (WRRC), approaching 22 years of age.
This includes a 10% contingency. The service driveway area will not receive full
reconstruction and will just include a 2” mill and overlay.
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A full replacement will ensure a safe environment for WRRC guests and participants by
reducing the likelihood of trips and falls. Full replacement will alleviate the annual need
for temporary repairs and provide a safer walking surface for facility users.
VISION 1. Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting City
VISION 8. Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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Drainage
Streets
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation $1,166,400 $0 $0
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $1,166,400
WRRC Parking Lot Improvements
191 2022 Proposed Budget
PFOS Remodel Design
Capital Improvement Program
Project Profile
Parks and Forestry Office Improvements
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Phase 1 of the Parks, Forestry and Open Space (PFOS) Office remodel will add 7 windows
to the building. Windows do not currently exist on the building, so each new window will
require extensive masonry and structural work. The estimate for each window install is
$25,000. The PFOS office was originally constructed to be a nightclub and doesn’t have
windows or a floor plan that works well as an office. The closed-in environment with
choppy workspaces and artificial lighting is not conducive to a productive work
environment.
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This project will consolidate all PFOS staff into a single location, which will improve
communication, teamwork, and the ability to collaborate.
VISION 1. Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting City
VISION 7. Wheat Ridge residents are proud of their hometown
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Drainage
Streets
Traffic
Facilities $175,000 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $175,000 $0 $0
192 2022 Proposed Budget
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GATEWAY SIGNAGE PROGRAM
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Installation of gateway/entryway signs at various locations around the City’s boundary.
Through a previously established plan with City Council guidance, smaller entryway signs
have been installed to supplement larger gateway monument signs at major roadway
locations, such as the sign at Kipling Street and I-70. The 2022 projects include
improvements to the entryway signs at 38th and Sheridan and developing a master plan
for the City’s Gateway Signage Program.
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Gateway/entry signs highlight the boundary of the City and alert the traveling public that
they have arrived in Wheat Ridge.
VISION 1. – Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city
VISION
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage
Streets
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development $85,000 $0 $0
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $85,000 $0 $0
Kipling Street & I-70 Gateway Sign 193 2022 Proposed Budget
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CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS / MAINTENANCE
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Key improvements have been identified to expand functionality, improve safety, provide
room for growth, and update outdated workspaces. Specifically, within the Police
Department: new office for Computer Forensics Lab, a new office for Mental Health
Officer, improved teaming for Code Enforcement, and the addition of 2 workstations for
Investigations. Within in the Municipal Court area, 2022 projects include gated
separation between judge and witness stand, railing to delineate between gallery and
litigants, and new bench-style seating. 2023 Court projects include a security screening
point outside of the main corridor, and the remodel of the administrative work area to
replace built-in workstations with systems furniture.
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These changes address growth within the Police Department, courtroom safety, and
greater functionality for the Court administrative team.
VISION 1. – Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Drainage $0 $0 $0
Streets $0 $0 $0
Traffic $0 $0 $0
Facilities $0 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation Projects $0 $0 $0
Economic Development $0 $0 $0
Municipal Capital Projects $248,189 $338,143 $0
Utility Undergrounding $0 $0 $0
TOTAL $248,189 $338,143 $0
Wheat Ridge City Hall
194 2022 Proposed Budget
REVENUES
2020 2021 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
30-580-00-589 Beginning Fund Balance $50,320 $3,261,535 $4,063,311 $3,314,369 $2,422,407 $25,243 $70,243 $540,243 $885,243 $1,730,243 $2,575,243 $3,420,243
30-500-00-508 Lodger's Tax $169,561 $200,000 $256,000 $300,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000
30-520-08-539 Grant - Kipling Trail $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-520-12-539 Grant - Wadsworth Widening (FED)$4,962,175 $9,608,000 $11,828,114 $9,087,498 $1,600,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-520-13-539 Grant - Wadsworth Widening (CDOT & Other)$0 $2,398,000 $466,141 $2,460,000 $7,700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-525-00-540 2018 DRCOG TIP - Wads $0 $0 $0 $2,028,275 $3,251,725 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-550-00-551 Public Improvement Fee $23,414 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-580-00-581 Interest $8,375 $125 $103 $125 $1,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
30-580-00-588 Misc. Revenue -$5,982 $0 $390,146 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund for CIP $3,600,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $6,995,445 $4,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000
TOTAL REVENUE $8,757,543 $13,506,125 $14,240,504 $20,871,343 $17,452,725 $4,405,000 $4,405,000 $4,405,000 $4,405,000 $4,405,000 $4,405,000 $4,405,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $8,807,863 $16,767,660 $18,303,815 $24,185,712 $19,875,132 $4,430,243 $4,475,243 $4,945,243 $5,290,243 $6,135,243 $6,980,243 $7,825,243
EXPENDITURES
2020 2021 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
DPW DRAINAGE
30-302-800-833 Misc. Drainage Improvements Projects $0 $71,662 $84,662 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
30-302-800-841 Lena Gulch Master Plan Update $0 $30,000 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-302-800-837 Clear Creek Master Plan Update $0 $25,000 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL DRAINAGE $0 $126,662 $84,662 $255,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
DPW STREETS
30-303-800-840 Minor Street Improvement Projects $71,723 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-841 Clear Creek Crossing $23,733 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-851 Public Improvement Projects, Dev. Related $40,937 $10,591 $7,170 $80,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
30-303-800-852 Bike/Pedestrian Improvements $0 $0 $0 $40,000 $500,000 $150,000 $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-860 G Line Station Street Projects $0 $198,915 $198,915 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-861 ADA Improvements $0 $50,000 $43,879 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
30-303-800-864 Street Lights, Installation of Approved Lights $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
30-303-800-865 Wadsworth EA Design and Construction $4,065,559 $12,540,122 $12,725,738 $15,638,716 $15,501,746 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-866 Bridge Maintenance Projects $168 $40,794 $40,794 $500,000 $0 $400,000 $375,000 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-867 Striping Maintenance $0 $150,000 $118,423 $150,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
30-303-800-884 Preventative Maintenance Projects $134,631 $1,420,854 $1,414,822 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
TOTAL STREETS $4,336,751 $14,411,276 $14,549,741 $19,483,716 $18,261,746 $3,810,000 $3,635,000 $3,760,000 $3,260,000 $3,260,000 $3,260,000 $3,260,000
DPW TRAFFIC
30-304-800-844 Neighborhood Traffic Management Projects $0 $0 $24,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
30-304-800-847 Traffic Signal Improvements $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL TRAFFIC $0 $0 $24,000 $200,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
DPW FACILITIES
30-305-800-811 New Shop Funding $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL DPW FACILITIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
30-620-800-830 Anderson Building Improvements $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-603-800-862 Wheat Ridge Recreation Center $0 $0 $0 $150,000 $750,000 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-603-800-864 Municipal Parking Lots $0 $16,000 $16,000 $1,166,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-603-800-866 Parks and Forestry Building $0 $0 $0 $175,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION $15,000 $16,000 $16,000 $1,491,400 $750,000 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
30-610-700-724 Gateway Signage Program $0 $25,000 $0 $85,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $0 $25,000 $0 $85,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS
30-610-800-811 City Hall Improvements/Maintenance $348,117 $277,830 $277,830 $248,189 $338,143 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-800-872 Aerial Photography/GIS Updates $23,150 $37,213 $37,213 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-800-873 PD Evidence $20,885 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL MUNICIPAL $392,152 $315,043 $315,043 $248,189 $538,143 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING EXPENDITURES
30-306-800-802 Easements and ROW $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL UNDERGROUNDING $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Transfers
30-902-890-891 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL TRANSFERS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,743,903 $14,893,981 $14,989,446 $21,763,305 $19,849,889 $4,360,000 $3,935,000 $4,060,000 $3,560,000 $3,560,000 $3,560,000 $3,560,000
ENDING FUND BALANCE $4,063,960 $1,873,679 $3,314,369 $2,422,407 $25,243 $70,243 $540,243 $885,243 $1,730,243 $2,575,243 $3,420,243 $4,265,243
10-yr CIP budget
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In November 2016, Wheat Ridge voters approved ballot question 2E, a temporary 0.5% increase to
the City’s sales and use tax rate, in order to fund investments that would improve transportation
infrastructure, create opportunities for economic development and enable additional
“placemaking” to attract those wanting to live, work and play in Wheat Ridge. In 2017, City Council
adopted Resolution 02-2017, establishing the restricted 2E Fund as defined by GASB No. 54 to
segregate revenues and expenditures for the 2E projects. In the spring of 2017, the City sold bonds
that generated $33 million in funds for the following four projects.
Improvements to Anderson Park
• Status: Project complete
• 2E funds spent: $4,599,945
This project included a complete renovation and
modernization of the Anderson Building, which
reconfigured the space to allow for additional
programming and improved the locker rooms for the
outdoor pool. The project also improved the sports fields,
installed new baseball field lights, constructed a new
performance pavilion, created new access to Clear Creek,
built new trails, and resurfaced the parking lots.
Clear Creek Crossing Access Ramps
• Status: Substantially complete
• 2E funds spent through 2021: $20,958,735
The City initially allocated $10 million of 2E funds
towards the construction of the on and off-ramps
from I-70 to the Clear Creek Crossing mixed-use
development. The initial $10 million was spent
between 2017 and August 2020. A provision in the
City’s intergovernmental agreement with Longs
Peak Metropolitan District (LPMD) specifies the City
will pay the total cost of the access ramp project and be reimbursed for all expenses above $10
million once bonds are issued by LPMD. The economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19
pandemic slowed LPMD’s bond issuance. Therefore, the City diverted funds from the Wheat
Ridge · Ward Station project to complete the access ramps at Clear Creek Crossing. It is
anticipated LPMD will reimburse the City in 2021 or 2022.
Development activities are underway at Clear Creek Crossing. The multifamily housing
development and a convenience store and gas station are open for business. The headquarters
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for Foothills Credit Union is under construction, and other private developments are under the
City’s review or are in the planning stages. Finally, a new hospital campus is under construction
by SCL Health. Clear Creek Crossing is an exciting mixed-use development for the City that will
generate economic and recreational benefits for years to come.
Wadsworth Improvement Project
• Status: Construction begins fall, 2021
• 2E Funds spent through 2021: $7,439,950
In April 2016, the City of Wheat Ridge
initiated the improvement project for
Wadsworth Boulevard between 35th
Avenue and I-70. The first phase, an
Environmental Assessment, was completed
in 2019 with input from the local
community. Construction on the first phase
of the project from 41st Avenue to I-70 will
begin in the fall of 2021 at a project cost of
approximately $35 million. 2E funding,
along with $1.25 million of additional
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds, were used to provide the City’s local match for
two federal transportation grants and a CDOT Main Streets grant totaling $19.2 million.
Additionally, the City was awarded two federal safety grants with CDOT matches for a total
of $4.7 million. CDOT has also committed $4.1 million in maintenance funding towards the
project. Two other grants totaling $3.8 million were also received. Funding for construction
in 2021 through 2023 is budgeted in the CIP budget, Fund 30.
Wheat Ridge · Ward Station
• Status: Design and right-of-way acquisitions
underway
• 2E Funds spent through 2021: $2,474,464
The City originally allocated $12 million of 2E funds to
address traffic, and multi-modal transportation needs
to facilitate redevelopment and economic
development opportunities in the area surrounding
the G Line commuter rail station. Designs for street
improvements will be completed in 2021, with
construction starting in 2022. Designs for a pedestrian bridge, plaza, and trail from the station
area south to the I-70 frontage are 30% complete. Funding for additional design, right-of-way
acquisitions, and construction of the public improvements will be appropriated in the Renewal
Wheat Ridge Projects Budget, Fund 40, in 2022 and 2023. Private investments are ongoing with
townhomes and apartments under construction by Toll Brothers, Remington Homes, and the
Forum Group.
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2020
Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $20,410,710 $8,553,992 $8,553,992 $5,455,875
Revenues
2E Sales Tax $3,576,439 $3,515,261 $3,904,614 $4,185,737
2E Use Tax $144,449 $127,547 $141,667 $141,667
2E Building Use Tax $398,211 $334,167 $1,212,709 $1,069,865
2E Auto Use Tax $303,731 $236,974 $236,974 $227,370
2E Audit Proceeds $1,062 $33,333 $33,333 $41,667
Bond Proceeds - Par $0 $0 $0 $0
Bond Proceeds - Premium $0 $0 $0 $0
Interest Income $223,899 $23,642 $12,000 $6,060
Miscellaneous Income $287,209 $0 $297,581 $0
Transfer from General Fund
Total Revenues $4,935,000 $4,270,924 $5,838,878 $5,672,366
Total Available Funds $25,345,710 $12,824,916 $14,392,870 $11,128,241
Expenditures
Clear Creek Crossing $9,279,277 $2,372,318 $2,222,565 $0
Gold Line Station $440,511 $344,664 $344,540 $0
Wadsworth $3,571,730 $2,867,309 $2,867,290 $384,783
Anderson Park $0 $0 $0 $0
Bond Issuance Costs $500 $500 $5,500 $500
Debt Payment $3,499,700 $3,497,100 $3,497,100 $3,498,800
Total Expenditures $16,791,718 $9,081,891 $8,936,995 $3,884,083
Ending Fund Balance $8,553,992 $3,743,025 $5,455,875 $7,244,158
Special Funds
Investing 4 the Future - Projects Funded by 2E
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REVENUES
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
31-580-00-589 Beginning Fund Balance $0 $33,403,757 $29,280,505 $20,410,710 $8,553,992 $8,553,992 $5,455,875 $7,244,158 $8,895,667 $10,278,292 $6,787,992 $3,288,692
31-500-00-510 2E Sales Tax $3,220,444 $3,225,880 $3,417,598 $3,576,439 $3,515,261 $3,904,614 $4,185,737 $4,311,309 $4,082,020 $0 $0 $0
31-500-00-511 2E Use Tax $147,569 $337,688 $184,327 $144,449 $127,547 $141,667 $141,667 $150,000 $137,948 $0 $0 $0
31-500-00-512 2E Building Use Tax $445,649 $553,509 $227,519 $398,211 $334,167 $1,212,709 $1,069,865 $500,000 $367,863 $0 $0 $0
31-500-00-513 2E Auto Use Tax $344,270 $292,724 $308,128 $303,731 $236,974 $236,974 $227,370 $250,000 $252,906 $0 $0 $0
31-500-00-514 2E Audit Proceeds $0 $32,243 $21,855 $1,062 $33,333 $33,333 $41,667 $35,000 $32,188 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL TAXES $4,157,932 $4,442,044 $4,159,427 $4,423,892 $4,247,282 $5,529,297 $5,666,306 $5,246,309 $4,872,925 $0 $0 $0
31-510-00-510 Bond Proceeds - Par $30,595,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-510-00-511 Bond Proceeds - Premium $2,687,079 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL BOND PROCEEDS $33,282,079 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-580-00-581 Interest Income $251,406 $563,228 $570,873 $223,899 $23,642 $12,000 $6,060 $8,500 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0
31-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $119,450 $287,209 $0 $297,581 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE $251,406 $563,228 $690,323 $511,108 $23,642 $309,581 $6,060 $8,500 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0
31-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL TRANSFER IN $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUE $37,691,417 $5,005,272 $4,849,750 $4,935,000 $4,270,924 $5,838,878 $5,672,366 $5,254,809 $4,882,925 $10,000 $0 $0
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $37,691,417 $38,409,029 $34,130,255 $25,345,710 $12,824,916 $14,392,870 $11,128,241 $12,498,967 $13,778,592 $10,288,292 $6,787,992 $3,288,692
EXPENDITURES
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
CLEAR CREEK CROSSING
31-101-700-750 Professional Services $274,936 $117,812 $263,630 $530,609 $360,858 $330,073 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-101-800-801 Environmental $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-101-800-805 Construction $0 $2,967,817 $5,832,698 $8,748,668 $2,011,460 $1,892,492 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL CLEAR CREEK CROSSING $274,936 $3,085,629 $6,096,328 $9,279,277 $2,372,318 $2,222,565 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
GOLD LINE STATION
31-102-700-750 Professional Services $5,871 $491,098 $952,335 $406,151 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-102-800-801 Visioning $50,112 $3,213 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-102-800-802 Planning $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-102-800-803 Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-102-800-804 ROW $0 $0 $186,784 $34,360 $1,564 $1,440 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-102-800-805 Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $343,100 $343,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL GOLD LINE STATION $55,983 $494,311 $1,139,119 $440,511 $344,664 $344,540 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
WADSWORTH
31-103-700-750 Professional Services $37,188 $87,417 $383,188 $147,911 $110,796 $110,796 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-103-800-801 Environmental $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-103-800-802 Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-103-800-803 ROW $0 $0 $108,354 $3,423,819 $2,756,513 $2,756,494 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-103-800-805 Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $384,783 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL WADSWORTH $37,188 $87,417 $491,542 $3,571,730 $2,867,309 $2,867,290 $384,783 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
ANDERSON PARK
31-104-700-750 Professional Services $0 $433,941 $117,204 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-104-800-801 Waterline $10,615 $144,793 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-104-800-802 Owner's Rep $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-104-800-803 Master Plan $143,568 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-104-800-804 Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-104-800-805 Construction $0 $1,373,271 $2,376,553 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL ANDERSON PARK $154,183 $1,952,005 $2,493,757 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ISSUANCE COSTS
31-600-700-750 Professional Services $274,915 $3,863 $500 $500 $500 $5,500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
31-600-700-760 Bond Insurance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-600-700-765 Surety Bond $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-600-700-770 Misc Expense - General $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL ISSUANCE COSTS $274,915 $3,863 $500 $500 $500 $5,500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
DEBT PAYMENTS
31-610-900-901 2E DEBT SERVICE - PRINCIPAL $2,800,000 $2,400,000 $2,465,000 $2,565,000 $2,665,000 $2,665,000 $2,720,000 $2,860,000 $3,000,000 $3,150,000 $3,260,000 $2,710,000
31-610-900-902 2E DEBT SERVICE - INTEREST $690,455 $1,105,300 $1,033,300 $934,700 $832,100 $832,100 $778,800 $642,800 $499,800 $349,800 $238,800 $108,400
TOTAL DEBT PAYMENTS $3,490,455 $3,505,300 $3,498,300 $3,499,700 $3,497,100 $3,497,100 $3,498,800 $3,502,800 $3,499,800 $3,499,800 $3,498,800 $2,818,400
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES $522,290 $5,619,362 $10,220,746 $13,291,518 $5,584,291 $5,434,395 $384,783 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES $3,765,370 $3,509,163 $3,498,800 $3,500,200 $3,497,600 $3,502,600 $3,499,300 $3,503,300 $3,500,300 $3,500,300 $3,499,300 $2,818,900
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,287,660 $9,128,525 $13,719,546 $16,791,718 $9,081,891 $8,936,995 $3,884,083 $3,603,300 $3,500,300 $3,500,300 $3,499,300 $2,818,900
ENDING FUND BALANCE $33,403,757 $29,280,504 $20,410,709 $8,553,992 $3,743,025 $5,455,875 $7,244,158 $8,895,667 $10,278,292 $6,787,992 $3,288,692 $469,792
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I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan Area
RENEWAL WHEAT RIDGE BOND PROJECTS
About the Bond Projects
In June 2021, the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority dba
Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) adopted Resolution 17-2021,
authorizing the issuance of bonds to be used for public
improvements within the I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban
Renewal Plan Area (Plan Area).
At the time of the publication of this budget, the exact
amount the bonds will net RWR is not determined. Once the
full amount is determined, City staff will prioritize the list of
possible activities based on the amount of funds issued.
Construction projects are anticipated to commence in the
first quarter of 2022.
The projects are located in three areas:
• Applewood – The I-70/32nd Avenue/ Youngfield
Street corridor
• Wheat Ridge · Ward G-Line Station – The area on the
north and south sides of the G-Line near the station
• Kipling Street – The Kipling Corridor from 38th Avenue
to I-70
2022 Budget Priorities
• Complete the design and
construction plans for the
I-70/32nd Avenue/
Youngfield Street projects
• Reconstruct the 38th/
Kipling intersection
• Complete the design,
right-of-way acquisition,
and construction plans for
the Plazas, Pedestrian
Bridge, and Multi-use
Trail south of the G-Line
Station
• Reconstruct 52nd Avenue,
Tabor Street, Ridge Road,
and the 52nd/Ward and
Ridge/Ward intersections
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Actual
2021
Adjusted
2021
Estimated
2022
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 $0
Revenues
Transfer from Renewal Wheat Ridge $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000
Total Revenues $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000
Total Available Funds $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000
Expenditures
Applewood Activities $0 $0 $0 $750,000
Kipling Activities $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000
Ward TOD Activities $0 $0 $0 $4,150,000
Total Expenditures $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000
Ending Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 $0
Special Funds
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects
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I-70 Bridge Over 32nd Avenue
Projects Funded by RWR Bond Proceeds
Applewood Projects Profile
APPLEWOOD AREA
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Several projects are planned in the Applewood area along the I-70/32nd Avenue/
Youngfield Street corridor.
• I-70/32nd Avenue Interchange Enhancements –This project will add decorative
elements to the bridge over 32nd Avenue to enhance its appearance.
• Youngfield Streetscape – The area on the west side of Youngfield Street between
approximately 28th and 40th Avenues will be improved to enhance the appearance of
this largely unmaintained area. Improvements could include landscaping, gateway
signage, and decorative fencing.
• 32nd Avenue bike/pedestrian improvements– bike and pedestrian improvements will
be made from Youngfield to Clear Creek Drive
The estimated cost for these interchange and corridor-related projects is $5 million.
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The beautification of the I-70/32nd Avenue/Youngfield Street corridor will greatly
enhance the appearance of this important entryway to the City adjacent to the City’s
premier shopping center and the emerging Clear Creek Crossing development.
VISION 4. – Wheat Ridge has a choice of economically viable commercial areas
GOAL 2. – Provide support to existing commercial areas
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Professional Services $750,000 $0 $0
Environmental $0 $0 $0
ROW $0 $0 $0
Construction $0 $500,000 $4,250,000
TOTAL $750,000 $500,000 $4,250,000
I-70 Eastbound On-Ramp
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Projects Funded by RWR Bond Proceeds
Kipling Projects Profile
KIPLING AREA
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Two projects are planned along the Kipling Street corridor.
• I-70/Kipling Street Interchange Enhancements –This project will add decorative
elements to the bridge, abutments, and medians to enhance their appearance when
the interchange is reconstructed by CDOT.
• 38th Avenue/Kipling Street Intersection Reconstruction – The intersection will be
reconstructed to add double left-turn lanes to the 38th Avenue approaches and make
pedestrian safety improvements.
The estimated cost for the interchange enhancement projects is $5 million. The
estimated cost of the 38th/Kipling Street intersection reconstruction is estimated at
$1,000,000.
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The beautification of the I-70/Kipling Street corridor will greatly enhance the appearance
of this important entryway to the City. Reconstructing the 38th Avenue/Kipling Street
intersection will improve pedestrian safety, provide more capacity for the 38th Avenue
approaches and reduce congestion adjacent to nearby commercial developments.
VISION 4. – Wheat Ridge has a choice of economically viable commercial areas
GOAL 2. – Provide support to existing commercial areas
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Professional Services $1,000,000 $0 $0
Environmental $0 $0 $0
ROW $0 $0 $0
Construction $0 $0 $0
TOTAL $1,000,000 $0 $0
I-70 Bridge Over Kipling Street
38th Avenue & Kipling Street
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Projects Funded by RWR Bond Proceeds
Wheat Ridge · Ward Station Projects Profile
WHEAT RIDGE · WARD GOLD LINE STATION AREA
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These projects will address traffic, and multi-modal transportation needs to facilitate
redevelopment and enhance the area surrounding the G-Line commuter rail station at
Ridge and Ward Roads. The improvements include:
• Reconstruction of 52nd Avenue, Tabor Street, and Ridge Road
• Installation of a pedestrian bridge over the tracks, including constructing plazas
on either end to enhance the bridge landings
• Construction of a multi-use trail from the south plaza of the pedestrian bridge to
the I-70 Frontage Road
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Public infrastructure investments at the Wheat Ridge · Ward Station Area facilitate and
enhance private sector investments. The investments are creating a new mixed-use,
multi-modal, and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with a dynamic mix of jobs and
housing. Ongoing development expands the City’s housing diversity by providing a mix of
for rent and for sale multi-family housing products. The adopted vision seeks to maintain
and expand the City’s employment base, with a focus on expanding the City’s business
base in the outdoor recreation industry. The vision also includes a goal of creating a trail
system and other iconic features that help brand the area as a regional destination
accessible and visible from both the G-Line and I-70.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
GOAL 5. – Increase multi-modal access to G-Line stations
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EXPENDITURES 2022 2023 2024
Professional Services $700,000 $0 $0
Environmental $0 $0 $0
ROW $200,000 $0 $0
Construction $3,250,000 $9,550,000 $0
TOTAL $4,150,000 $9,550,000 $0
Pedestrian Bridge Over Tracks
Station Area Projects
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2022 Fund 40 Bond Activities
REVENUES 2020 2021 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Interest Income $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0TOTAL OTHER REVENUE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-590-00-592 Transfer from Renewal Wheat Ridge $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000 $10,050,000 $4,250,000 $5,000,00040-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0TOTAL TRANSFER IN $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000 $10,050,000 $4,250,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUE $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000 $10,050,000 $4,250,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000 $10,050,000 $4,250,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURES
2020 2021 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
APPLEWOOD ACTIVITIES
Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $750,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0ROW Acquisition $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Construction$0 $0 $0 $0 $500,000 $4,250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0TOTAL APPLEWOOD ACTIVITIES $0 $0 $0 $750,000 $500,000 $4,250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
KIPLING ACTIVITIES
Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ROW Acquisition $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL KIPLING ACTIVITIES $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
WARD TOD ACTIVITIES
Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ROW Acquisition $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Construction $0 $0 $0 $3,250,000 $9,550,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL WARD TOD ACTIVITIES $0 $0 $0 $4,150,000 $9,550,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Design$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Construction$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0TOTAL OTHER ACTIVITIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $0 $0 $0 $5,900,000 $10,050,000 $4,250,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
ENDING FUND BALANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Pay-for-Performance Compensation Plan
The City’s compensation plan for full-time/part-time benefitted employees is designed as a
financially sustainable plan that supports recruitment and retention of top talent. Additionally,
the compensation plan is market-based and fully aligned with the City’s performance
management plan (PMP), and is reflective of an overall pay-for-performance system of total
rewards. The City’s pay-for-performance model is consistent with the culture and commitment
to the City’s core values of A.C.T.I.O.N! (Accountability, Change, Teamwork, Integrity,
Opportunity, NOW!). It is important for the City to reward employees who exemplify these core
values and help achieve the City’s strategic results.
The City’s compensation philosophy is as follows:
The City of Wheat Ridge recognizes that, as a service organization, employees are
critical to the success of its mission and goals. In a highly competitive and ever-
changing environment, we strive to attract and retain qualified individuals who
respond quickly, think creatively, and achieve meaningful results.
The City strives to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce that is efficient,
productive, and innovative. Rewards are based on behaviors, contributions, and
performance that demonstrate a commitment to public service and the City’s core
values. Employees are rewarded for taking personal responsibility to develop their
skills, provide excellent customer service, and develop positive relationships within
the community. Employees are expected to continually strive to learn as well as
apply problem-solving and customer service skills to further the City’s mission.
The total compensation package consists of base pay, comprehensive benefits, peer
recognition, and wellness programs, as well as development opportunities based on
financial conditions and strategic objectives.
The compensation plan consists of three sub plans: 1) a pay-for-performance open range plan
(which includes civilian and police sergeants and higher ranks) and 2) a seven-step sworn plan
and open range plan for traditionally non-benefited part-time and variable hour employees.
Market Survey Update - the City conducted a market analysis update in 2021 to see how the
City’s pay practices compare to other municipalities in the Denver/Boulder market. Changes are
effective in 2022 to ensure the City is competitive with the Denver/Boulder market. Prior to this
update, the City last conducted a market survey in 2018 with only minor changes to the sworn
step plan in 2020. The City planned to complete market analysis in 2020, which was postponed
due to the COVID-19 health emergency. As such, pay ranges have increased for the 2022 fiscal
year due to the tight labor market and time since the last update.
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Following the performance evaluation due dates scheduled in the fall of 2021, employees may
receive an increase based on how they met the core values and competencies of the PMP system.
Performance increases are not guaranteed. The merit budget is determined and approved by
City Council on an annual basis according to what other comparable organizations are providing
and what the City can afford for that fiscal year. Unforeseen factors that could impact the local,
state or national economy cannot always be predicted.
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2022
Police Officer
Steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Annual $62,000 $66,500 $69,888 $73,382 $77,785 $82,452 $93,000
Hourly $29.81 $31.97 $33.60 $35.28 $37.40 $39.64 $44.71
7.4%5.0%5.0%6.0%6.0%12.8%
Sergeant
Commander
Division Chief
$128,000 $198,300
Range Minimum Range Maximum
Range Minimum Range Maximum
$99,800 $134,800
$104,900 $162,700
Police Officer Pay Plan
Police Department
% spread between steps
Range Minimum Range Maximum
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2022
Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Salary Grade 10 $28,700 $38,700
Parks & Recreation Custodian $13.80 $18.61
Salary Grade 20 $32,900 $46,100
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker I-P&R $15.82 $22.16
Public Works Maintenance Worker I-PW
Parks & Recreation Operations Support Technician I-P&R
Salary Grade 30 $37,200 $52,000
Parks & Recreation Forestry Assistant $17.88 $25.00
Parks & Recreation Horticulture Assistant
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker II-Parks
Parks & Recreation Operations Support Technician II-P&R
Parks & Recreation Recreation Leader
Salary Grade 40 $39,600 $55,400
Administrative Services Accounting Technician $18.10 $25.36
Administrative Services Payroll Specialist
Salary Grade 50 $42,900 $60,100
Administrative Services Administrative Specialist $20.63 $28.89
Parks & Recreation Facility Assistant
Parks & Recreation Environmental Interpreter
Parks & Recreation Forestry Technician
Parks & Recreation Horticulture Technician
Police Department Investigative Technician
Administrative Services IT Support Technician
Municipal Court Judicial Assistant I
Public Works Maintenance Worker II - PW
Parks & Recreation Operations Support Tech III-P&R
Parks & Recreation Pool Manager
Police Department Records Management Specialist
Administrative Services Sales Tax Technician
Salary Grade 60 $45,700 $66,300
Mayor's Office Admin. Assistant-Mayor/Council $21.97 $31.88
Community Development Administrative Assistant-CD
Police Department Administrative Assistant-Police
Public Works Administrative Assistant-PW
Police Department Community Service Officer
Public Works Engineering Technician I
Public Works Equipment Operator I
Police Department Evidence Technician I
Salary Grade Job Title
Non-Exempt Summary Report
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
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Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Salary Grade 60 - con't $45,700 $66,300
Parks & Recreation Facility Coordinator $20.82 $30.14
Administrative Services GIS Technician
Municipal Court Judicial Assistant II
Police Department Lead Records Management Specialist
Public Works Mechanic
Parks & Recreation Recreation Coordinator
Public Works Traffic Operations Technician I
Community Development Utility Locator
Salary Grade 70 $52,700 $76,300
Police Department Community Service Officer - Lead $25.34 $36.68
Public Works Engineering Technician II
Public Works Equipment Operator II
Police Department Evidence Technician II
Parks & Recreation Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Crew Leader-Parks
Public Works Mechanic - Lead
Municipal Court Probation Officer
Police Department Program Administrative Coordinator
Public Works Traffic Operations Technician II
Salary Grade 80 $58,900 $88,300
Municipal Court Court Marshal $28.32 $42.45
City Clerk's Office Deputy City Clerk
Public Works Engineering Technician III
Community Development Plans Reviewer/Inspector
Public Works Traffic Operations Technician III
Salary Grade 90 $63,200 $94,800
Police Department Community Service Team Supervisor $30.38 $45.58
Police Department Records Supervisor
Administrative Services Senior IT Support Technician
Non-Exempt Summary Report
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Salary Grade Job Title
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Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Salary Grade 200 $47,476 $76,824
Administrative Services Public Information Specialist $22.83 $36.93
Parks and Recreation Graphic Designer
Administrative Services Human Resources Business Partner
Community Development Landscape Inspection Program Manager
Parks and Recreation Marketing Generalist
Community Development Planner I
Administrative Services Staff Accountant
Salary Grade 210 $57,200 $85,730
Police Department Administrative Analyst $27.50 $41.22
Administrative Services Procurement Coordinator
City Manager's Office Homeless Navigator
City Manager's Office Neighborhood Engagement Specialist
Parks & Recreation Grant and Special Project Administrator
Community Development Planner II
Administrative Services Revenue Auditor
Public Works Stormwater Coordinator
City Manager's Office Sustainability Coordinator
Salary Grade 220 $65,600 $98,400
Administrative Services Accountant $31.54 $47.31
Public Works Civil Engineer I
Police Department Crime Analyst
Court Deputy Court Administrator
Administrative Services Executive Assistant
Parks & Recreation Forestry and Open Space Supervisor
Administrative Services GIS Analyst
Administrative Services Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Parks & Recreation Operations Supervisor-Parks
Administrative Services Payroll Supervisor
Parks & Recreation Project Coordinator
Parks & Recreation Recreation Supervisor
Police Department Training & Accreditation Manager
Salary Grade 230 $75,600 $113,400
Administrative Services Accounting Supervisor $36.35 $54.52
City Manager's Office Assistant to the City Manager
Municipal Court Court Administrator
Public Works Operations Supervisor
Administrative Services Procurement Manager
Salary Grade Job Title
Exempt Summary Report
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Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Salary Grade 240 $81,200 $121,800
Public Works Civil Engineer II $39.04 $58.56
City Manager's Office Economic Development /Urban Renewal Mgr.
Administrative Services Network Administrator
Community Development Senior Planner
Community Development Senior Neighborhood Planner
Salary Grade 250 $89,200 $133,900
Parks & Recreation Manager of Facilities Operations $42.88 $64.38
Public Works Operations Manager
Parks & Recreation Parks, Open Space, Forestry Manager
Administrative Services PIO/Communications Manager
Parks & Recreation Recreation and Facilities Manager
Salary Grade 260 $103,500 $160,500
Public Works Engineering Manager $49.76 $77.16
Administrative Services Finance Manager
Administrative Services Human Resources Manager
Administrative Services IT Manager
Community Development Planning Manager
Salary Grade 270 $110,600 $171,400
No Positions $53.17 $82.40
Salary Grade 280 $125,100 $193,900
Administrative Services Director-Administrative Services $60.14 $93.22
Community Development Director-Community Development
Parks & Recreation Director of Parks & Recreation
Public Works Director of Public Works
Salary Grade 290 $143,500 $222,500
Police Department Chief of Police $68.99 $106.97
Salary Grade 300 $170,600 $272,900
City Manager's Office City Manager $82.02 $131.20
Exempt Summary Report
Salary Grade Job Title
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2022
Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Salary Grade PT1 $12.45 $16.20
Parks & Recreation Childcare Attendant
Climbing Wall Attendant
Concession Worker
Gym Attendant
Recreation Aide
Scorekeeper
Weight Room Attendant
Salary Grade PT2 $12.64 $17.64
Parks & Recreation Assistant Coach
Guest Services Attendant
Head Childcare Attendant
Head Climbing Wall Attendant
Head Weight Room Attendant
Maintenance Worker - Seasonal
Salary Grade PT3 $13.41 $18.80
Parks & Recreation Head Coach
Salary Grade PT4 $14.13 $19.81
Parks & Recreation Custodian
Lifeguard
Salary Grade PT5 $14.90 $20.91
Parks & Recreation Concession Manager
Driver
Facility Assistant I
Head Lifeguard
Recreation Leader
Recreation Leader - Licensed Program
Sports Official
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Part-Time Summary Report
Salary Grade Job Title
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2022
Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Part-Time Summary Report
Salary Grade Job Title
Salary Grade PT6 $15.63 $21.88
Parks & Recreation Camp Specialist - Licensed Program
Parks & Recreation Preschool Specialist - Licensed Program
Salary Grade PT7 $17.40 $24.33
Parks & Recreation Instructor - Aqua Aerobics
Instructor - Fitness
Water Safety Instructor
Police Department Community Service Ranger
Salary Grade PT8 $20.05 $28.03
Parks & Recreation Environmental Services Technician
Facility Assistant II
GIS Technician - Park
Instructor - Nutritionist
Landscape Project Technician
Personal Trainer
Pool Manager
Staff Assistant
Salary Grade PT9 $23.22 $32.55
Parks & Recreation Instructor - Aqua Specialty Fitness
Instructor - Specialty Fitness
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2019 2020 2021 2022AuthorizedAuthorizedAuthorizedProposedGENERAL FUND
LEGISLATIVE
Legislative Services
Mayor - 1 position Elected Elected Elected Elected
Council Member - 8 positions Elected Elected Elected Elected
Total 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
TREASURY
Treasury
City Treasurer Elected Elected Elected Elected
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
General Management Services
City Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Assistant to the City Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Economic Development Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Sustainability Coordinator 0.000 0.500 1.000 1.000
Homeless Navigator 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Total 3.000 4.500 5.000 5.000
CITY ATTORNEY
Legal Services
City Attorney Contracted Contracted Contracted Contracted
CITY CLERK
City Clerk
City Clerk Elected Elected Elected Elected
Deputy City Clerk 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Total 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
MUNICIPAL COURT
Municipal Court
Municipal Judge Contracted Contracted Contracted Contracted
Court Administrator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Deputy Court Administrator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Judicial Assistant II 0.000 0.000 4.000 4.000
Deputy Court Clerk II 3.000 3.000 0.000 0.000
Judicial Assistant I 0.000 0.000 2.000 2.000
Deputy Court Clerk I 3.000 3.000 0.000 0.000
Probation Officer 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Court Marshal 1.250 1.250 3.000 3.000
Total 10.250 10.250 12.000 12.000
Staffing Table
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Staffing Table
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Administration
Administrative Services Director 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Executive Assistant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Administrative Assistant - Mayor and Council 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Operations Support Technician II 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Administrative Specialist 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000
Public Information Office
PIO/Communications Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Digital Communications Specialist 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Financial Services
Finance Manager 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Accounting Manager 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Accountant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Accounting Technician 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Payroll Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Payroll Technician 0.000 0.500 0.500 0.500
Revenue Auditor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Revenue Technician 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Licensing Technician 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Accounting Supervisor (time limited)0.000 0.000 0.000 1.000
Subtotal 6.000 6.500 7.500 8.500
Human Resources
Human Resources Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
SR Human Resources Business Partner 0.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Human Resources Business Partner 2.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Human Resources Technician 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000
Procurement
Procurement Manager 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Purchasing and Contracting Agent 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Procurement Coordinator 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Buyer II 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Information Systems
IT Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Network Administrator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Sr. IT Support Technician 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
GIS Analyst 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
IT Support Technician 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
GIS Technician 0.000 0.000 0.000 1.000
Subtotal 6.000 6.000 6.000 7.000
Total 24.000 24.500 25.500 27.500
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Administration
Community Development Director 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Administrative Assistant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Vacancy - to be determined based on need 0.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 2.000 3.000 2.000 2.000
Planning
Planning Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Senior Planner 1.000 1.000 2.000 2.000
Senior Neighborhood Planner 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Planner II 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Planner I 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Neighborhood Engagement Specialist 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Plan Reviewer/Inspector (time limited)0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Landscape Inspection Program Manager 0.000 0.750 0.750 0.750
Subtotal 5.000 6.750 7.750 7.750
Engineering
Engineering Manager 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Civil Engineer II 0.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Stormwater Coordinator 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Engineering Technician III 0.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Civil Engineer I (formerly TBD position in Administration)0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 0.000 7.000 8.000 8.000
Total 7.000 16.750 17.750 17.750
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Administration
Chief of Police 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Division Chief 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Police Sergeant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Program Administrative Coordinator 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Administrative Assistant 2.000 2.000 0.000 0.000
Administrative Analyst 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000
Community Services Team
Community Service Team Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Community Service Officer - Lead 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Crime Prevention Team
Police Sergeant 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
School Resource Officer 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Crime Prevention Officer 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 2.500 2.500 3.500 3.500
Grants
Police Officer 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
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Staffing Table
Records Team
Records Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Lead Records Management Specialist 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Records Management Specialist 6.000 6.000 6.000 6.000
Subtotal 8.000 8.000 8.000 8.000
Accreditation & Training
Accreditation Manager/Training Coordinator 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Training and Accreditation Program Manager 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Patrol Operations
Division Chief 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Police Commander 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Police Sergeant 7.000 7.000 7.000 7.000
Police Officer 41.000 41.000 42.000 44.000
Subtotal 51.000 51.000 52.000 54.000
Investigations Bureau
Police Commander 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Police Sergeant 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Police Officer 15.000 15.000 14.000 14.000
Operations Support Tech III 2.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Investigative Technician 0.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Sr. Evidence Technician 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Evidence Technician 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Crime Analyst 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Property Crimes Detective 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 24.000 24.000 24.000 24.000
Crash & Traffic Team
Police Sergeant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Police Officer 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000
Subtotal 5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000
Total 99.500 99.500 101.500 103.500
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Administration
Public Works Director 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Engineering
Engineering Manager 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Administrative Assistant 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Civil Engineer II 3.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Stormwater Coordinator 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Engineering Technician 6.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 12.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
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Staffing Table
Operations
Public Works Director 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Operations Manager 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Operations Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Administrative Assistant 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Equipment Operator II 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Equipment Operator I 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Maintenance Worker II 5.000 5.000 5.000 6.000
Lead Mechanic 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Mechanic 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Traffic Operations Tech III 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Traffic Operations Tech II 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Civil Engineer II 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Engineering Technician III 0.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Utility Locates Technician 0.000 0.000 0.000 1.000
Subtotal 18.000 23.000 23.000 25.000
Total 31.000 23.000 23.000 25.000
PARKS AND RECREATION
Administration
Parks & Recreation Director 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Parks & Recreation Analyst 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Grant & Special Project Administrator 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Recreation
Recreation & Facilities Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Marketing Generalist 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Graphic Designer 0.000 0.000 0.000 1.000
Subtotal 2.000 2.000 2.000 3.000
Parks Maintenance
Parks, Forestry, and Open Space Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Operations Supervisor 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Parks Project Coordinator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Crew Leader - Parks Maintenance 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Parks Maintenance Worker II 6.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Parks Maintenance Worker I 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Facility Maintenance Technician 0.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Operations Support Technician III 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 14.000 13.000 12.000 12.000
Forestry
Forestry Technician 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Forestry Assistant 2.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Horticulture Technician 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Horticulture Assistant 0.000 1.000 1.000 2.000
Subtotal 4.000 4.000 4.000 5.000
Natural Resources
Horticulture Technician 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
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Staffing Table
Anderson Building
Recreation Coordinator 0.000 0.500 0.500 0.500
Subtotal 0.000 0.500 0.500 0.500
Athletics
Recreation Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Recreation Coordinator 1.000 0.500 0.500 0.500
Recreation Leader 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
Subtotal 2.500 2.000 2.000 2.000
General Programs
Recreation Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Recreation Leader 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
Recreation Coordinator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 2.500 2.500 2.500 2.500
Outdoor Pool
Pool Manager 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
Subtotal 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
Active Adult Center
Recreation Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Recreation Coordinator 1.625 1.625 1.625 2.000
Operations Support Technician II 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Subtotal 4.625 4.625 4.625 5.000
Facilities Maintenance
Manager of Facility Operations 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 1.000 1.000 2.000 2.000
Facility Maintenance Technician 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Custodian 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 1.000 2.000 5.000 5.000
Facility Operation
Facility Operations Supervisor 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Facility Coordinator 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Facility Assistant 0.000 1.500 1.500 1.500
Operations Support Technician III 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Custodian 0.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 0.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 0.000 6.500 4.500 4.500
Aquatics
Recreation Supervisor 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Recreation Coordinator 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Pool Manager 0.000 1.500 1.500 1.500
Subtotal 0.000 3.500 3.500 3.500
Fitness
Recreation Coordinator 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Total 34.125 44.125 44.125 46.500
General Fund Total 209.875 223.625 229.875 238.250
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Staffing Table
OPEN SPACE FUND
Forestry & Open Space Supervisor 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Parks Maintenance Worker II 2.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Parks Maintenance Worker I 5.000 4.000 4.000 4.000
Forestry Assistant 0.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Open Space Fund Total 8.000 9.000 9.000 9.000
CRIME PREVENTION
Police Sergeant (PD)0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
Crime Prevention Officer (PD)1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Community Service Officer - Comm. Services (PD) 6.000 6.000 6.000 6.000
Crime Prevention Fund Total 7.500 7.500 7.500 7.500
RECREATION CENTER OPERATIONS FUND
Facility Operation
Facility Operations Supervisor 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Facility Coordinator 2.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Facility Assistant 0.500 0.000 0.000 0.000
Recreation Support Technician 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Custodian 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Facility Maintenance Technician 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 6.500 0.000 0.000 0.000
Aquatics
Recreation Supervisor 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Pool Manager 2.500 0.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 3.500 0.000 0.000 0.000
Fitness
Recreation Coordinator 0.500 0.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 0.500 0.000 0.000 0.000
Marketing
Marketing Generalist 0.500 0.000 0.000 0.000
Subtotal 0.500 0.000 0.000 0.000
Recreation Center Operations Fund Total 11.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Grand Total 236.375 240.125 246.375 254.750
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5-Year Staffing Plan
2022 FTE 2023 FTE 2024 FTE 2025 FTE 2026 FTE TOTAL FTE
GIS Technician 1.00 Risk Management Coordinator 1.00
Accounting Supervisor 1.00Total2.00 Total 1.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 3.00
Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 0.00
Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 0.00
Active Adult Center Coordinator 0.37 Forestry Supervisor 1.00 Agronomic Technician 1.00 Landscape Project Technician 1.00
Graphic Designer 1.00 Parks Maintenance Worker (TOD Site)1.00 Parks Maintenance Worker 1.00 Parks & Recreation Software Administrator 1.00
Horticulture Assistant 1.00
Total 2.37 Total 2.00 Total 2.00 Total 2.00 8.37
Patrol Officer (Clear Creek Crossing, TOD)2.00 Records Technician 1.00 Operations Support Technician 1.00 Training Coordinator 1.00
School Resource Officer 1.00 Patrol Coordinator (Civilian)1.00
Total 2.00 Total 2.00 Total 2.00 Total 1.00 7.00
Utility Locates Technician 1.00 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 1.00 Public Works Operations Manager 1.00 Mechanic 1.00
Public Works Maintenance Worker II 1.00 Public Works Equipment Operator I 1.00 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 1.00
Public Works Equipment Operator II 1.00
Total 2.00 Total 3.00 Total 1.00 Total 2.00 8.00
TOTAL FTE 8.37 8.00 5.00 5.00 0.00 26.37
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MUNICIPAL COURT
PARKS AND RECREATION
PUBLIC WORKS
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
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General Fees
Business License Fee $20.00 If paid by Jan 31st of 2022
Kennel License Fee $35.00
Pawnbroker License Fee $5,000.00
Short‐term Rental License Fee $200.00
Tobacco Product Retail License Fee $300.00
Tobacco Product Retail Annual Renewal Fee $250.00
Massage Business License Fee $25.00
Massage Business Manager License No Fee
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fee $1.00 Per hour
Liquor Occupation Tax
Class C All alcohol club $900.00
Class D Package store $650.00
Class E Drugstore $600.00
Class F Beer or wine on premises $600.00
Class G Hotel or restaurant $900.00
Class J‐1 3.2 off premises $700.00
Class J‐2 3.2 on premises $700.00
Class J‐3 3.2 off and on premises $2,200.00
Class T All alcohol on premises $1,300.00
Retail Marijuana Annual Operating Fees
Store/Dispensary $1,500.00
Cultivation $600.00
Infused Products $600.00
Testing Lab $600.00
Transfer of Ownership ‐ New Owners $500.00
Transfer of Ownership ‐ Reallocation of Ownership $400.00
Change of Trade Name $20.00
Change of Location ‐ Within Wheat Ridge $250.00
Modification of Premises $50.00
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Administrative Services Fees
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Medical Marijuana Annual License Fees
Center/Dispensary $1,000.00
Cultivation $1,000.00 /$160.00*
Infused Products $1,000.00 /$200.00 *
Testing Lab $600.00
Transfer of Ownership ‐ New Owners $500.00
Transfer of Ownership ‐ Reallocation of Ownership $400.00
Change of Trade Name $20.00
Change of Location ‐ Within Wheat Ridge $250.00
Modification of Premises $50.00
* Medical fee reduced for cultivation and infused product on the initial application when applying for a
medical center
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Administrative Services Fees (con't)
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Copies N/C First 10 pages
$0.25 Additional pages
Copies/Microfilm $0.25 Per page/no research
Certified copies $2.00 Per page
Video Copies $30.00
Research fees $0.00 No charge for the first hour
$33.00 Each additional hour; rounded to ¼ hour
Code of Laws $125.00 Per copy
Code of Laws binder $25.00 Each
Liquor/beer code $20.00 Per copy
NEC Codes $15.00 Per copy
Printed documents Actual cost
Code supplements Actual cost plus shipping
City Charter $15.00 Per copy
Not provided by the City
Returned check fee $26.00 Per check
FAX copies N/C
City flags $105.00 3 x 5 feet
$125.00 4 x 6 feet
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City Clerk Fees
Transcripts of City Council meetings
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Liquor Licensing Fees
New Licensing Application $750.00
Transfer Application $750.00
(New ‐ Per License Type)
Brewpub $75.00
Beer/Wine $48.75
Club $41.25
Hotel/Restaurant $75.00
Tavern $75.00
Lodging/Entertainment $75.00
Distillery Pub $75.00
Vintners Restaurant $75.00
Retail Liquor Store $22.50
FMB Beer (any type)$3.75
License Renewal Fees
License Renewal Application $75.00
(Includes $75 application fee)
Brewpub $150.00
Beer/Wine $123.75
Club $116.25
Hotel/Restaurant $150.00
Tavern $150.00
Lodging/Entertainment $150.00
Distillery Pub $150.00
Vintners Restaurant $150.00
Retail Liquor Store $97.50
FMB Beer (any type)$78.50
Late Renewal Application $500.00 Up to 90 days past expiration
Additional $25 per day After 90 days past expiration
Art Gallery Permit $103.75 Includes application and permit fee
Temporary Alcohol Permit $100.00 Transfers only
Change of Location $750.00
Modification of Premises $75.00
Manager Registration $75.00 Hotel/Restaurant/Tavern/Lodging
Change of Corp Officer $100.00 Each New Officer or Member
Special Event Permit ‐ Liquor $50.00 Per day (Non‐Profits, Charitable Orgs.)
Special Event Permit ‐ Beer $10.00 Per day (Non‐Profits, Charitable Orgs.)
City Clerk Fees (con't)
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Contractor License
Class A $200.00
Class B $150.00
Class C $125.00
Development Review Fees
Processing fee $100.00
Single‐family/duplex residential review $50.00
$600.00 Includes first two submittals
$200.00
Initial review of technical civil documents $600.00 Includes first two submittals
Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) review $200.00
O & M Schedule and SMA recording $100.00
Trip generation study review $200.00
$600.00
Resubmittal Fees
Third submittal $300.00 (Half of the initial review fee)
Fourth submittal $600.00 (Full initial review fee)
All subsequent submittals $600.00
Revocable Permit Fees
Short‐term revocable permit $100.00
Long‐term revocable permit $125.00
Processing fee $100.00
Inspection fees
Structures $80.00 Each
Surface work $0.30 Per sq. ft ($60 minimum)
Sub‐surface work $0.40 Per sq. ft ($80 minimum)
$0.40 Per lin. ft ($80 minimum)
Bore Pit $0.40 Per sq. ft ($80 minimum)
Traffic Signals $80.00 Each
Street and Pedestrian Light $125.00 Each
Monitoring wells $80.00 Per well
Potholes $25.00 Per pothole
Stormwater compliance $165.00 Less than one acre
$350.00 One ‐ 29 acres
$540.00 30 acres or more
Reinspection $65.00 Per day
Double fee ($250 minimum)
Inspector wage x 1.5
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Boring
Surcharge for working without a permit
Permits for work in excess of two million
Public Works Fees
Commercial/multi‐family review
Review of existing technical documents
Right‐of‐Way Construction Permit Fees
Traffic impact study review (includes two submittals;
subsequent reviews subject to resubmittal fees)
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Reproductions of plats/drawings $5.00 24" x 36" sheet
Aerial photo reproductions & plots $10.00 24" x 36" sheet
Black & white mylar $20.00 24" x 36" sheet
Reproductions & plots $2.00 8 1/2" x 11" sheet
Reproductions & plots $3.00 11" x 17" sheet
Reproductions & plots $20.00 24" x 36" sheet
Color mylar $30.00 24" x 36" sheet
Electronic Media
CD‐ROM $5.00 Each plus research time
DVD $10.00 Each plus research time
Floodplain Permit ‐ Class I
Fence, less than or equal to 200 feet in length $100.00
Fence, greater than 200 feet in length $200.00
Fence, with a break‐away design $500.00
Shed or deck $100.00
Detached garage $200.00
Addition to a habitable structure $800.00
Fill, less than or equal to 500 cubic yards $800.00
Fill, greater than 500 cubic yards $2,000.00
Utility Facility $200.00
Roadway/ Trail $800.00
Bridge/ Culvert $1,000.00
Construction of a habitable structure $1,000.00
All other structures ‐ fee to be determined by estimating processing expenses
Floodplain Permit ‐ Class II
Construction of a habitable structure $1,000.00
Publication/ Public Notice Fee $120.00
Inspection fees will be charged based on actual time expended by inspectors. The estimated permit fee shall
be collected at the time of permit application. Should the permit fee exceed the estimated fee, the fee shall
be reestimated and collected. Over‐estimated fees shall be refunded.
2022 Fee Schedule
Public Works Fees (con't)
Black & white plots/drawings/aerial photos
Color plots/drawings/aerial photos
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LAND USE APPLICATION FEES
Pre‐application Meeting $200
Neighborhood Meeting $150 if required
Publication/Public Notice $200 per hearing or rehearing
1 acre or less $1,000 With rezoning, add rezone fees
Over 1 acre, add $200 per acre
Concept Plan 1 acre or less $700
Over 1 acre, add $200 per acre
Conditional Use Permit Application fee $200 With site plan, add Site Plan fees
Class I Special Exemption Permit
Fence, £ 200 feet in length $100
Fence, > 200 feet in length $200
Fence with a break‐away design $500
Shed or deck $100
Detached garage $200
Addition to a habitable structure $800
Earth fill, £ 500 cubic yards $800
Earth fill, > 500 cubic yards $2,000
All other structures TBD Based on processing expenses
Class II Special Exemption Permit
Habitable structure $1,000
1 acre or less (administrative)*$700
1 acre or less (non‐administrative)* $1,000
Over 1 acre, add $500 per acre
Outline Development Plan
1 acre or less $1,000
Over 1 acre, add $200 per acre
Specific Development Plan
1 acre or less*$1,000
Over 1 acre, add $500 per acre
Administrative Amendment
1 acre or less*$500
Over 1 acre, add $200 per acre
Non‐administrative amendments follow ODP/SDP fee schedule
$700
* reduce fee by $300 if it does not include architectural sheets
2022 Fee Schedule
Community Development Planning & Zoning Fees
Annexation
Floodplain Exemption
Planned Building Group
Rezoning (straight)
Planned Development
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Right‐of‐Way Vacation if processed separate from plat $500
Site Plan 1 acre or less*$700
Over 1 acre, add $200 per acre
Administrative $200 With site plan, add Site Plan fees
Non Administrative $400 With site plan, add Site Plan fees
Subdivision – Administrative $400
Partial right‐of‐way processing fee $100
Application fee $700
Nonresidential/multifamily, add $200 per acre
Single‐family/duplex, add $100 per lot
Partial right‐of‐way processing fee $100
Application fee $1,000
Nonresidential/multifamily, add $200 per acre
Single‐family/duplex, add $100 per lot
One‐Year – Application fee $400
30‐Day – Application fee $200
30‐Day – Renewal (only 2 allowed) $100 Per renewal
Administrative $200
Non‐administrative $400
OTHER FEES
Address Change/ Assignment $25
Zoning Letters $25 Per hour (1 hour minimum)
Plats & Development Plans $13 First page + $10/additional page
Boundary Surveys $20 First page + $10/ additional page
Other Documents $13 First page + $5/each additional page
SF/Duplex:based on prevailing costs
Excavation & Embankment $7.21 per square yard
Reconditioning $1.97 per square yard
Sidewalk $43.02 per square yard
Curb & Gutter $20.64 per linear foot
Type of Residential Land Value Per Unit Fee
Single and Multi‐Family $3.64 / sf $2,497.29
Urban Renewal Area $3.64 / sf $2,2021.62
Mixed Use Development $3.64 / sf $2,2021.63
Within ½ mile of the transit station $3.64 / sf $2,2021.64
Senior Housing $3.64 / sf $1,783.78
* reduce fee by $300 if it does not include architectural sheets
1.5
1.7
1.7
1.7
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2.1
Density
Factor
Streetscape Fee‐in‐Lieu of
Construction
Parkland Fee‐in‐Lieu of
dedication
Community Development Planning & Zoning Fees (con't)
Recording Fees (subject to
change per Jeffco)
Acreage = (number of proposed dwellings units) x (density factor) x (7.5 acres)/1000 people
Fee = Acreage x 43,56‐ sf/acre x land value
Special Use Permit
Subdivision – Minor
Subdivision – Major
Temporary Permit
Variance
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Total Valuation Amount Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $26.50
$501.00 ‐ $2,000.00 $26.50 First $500 plus $3.40 for each additional $100, or
fraction of, to and including $2,000
$2,001.00 ‐ $25,000.00 $77.50 First $2,000 + $15.85 for each additional $1,000, or
fraction of, to and including $25,000
$25,001.00 ‐ $50,000.00 $442.05 First $25,000 plus $11.50 for each additional $1,000,
or fraction of, to and including $50,000
$50,001.00 ‐ $100,000.00 $729.55 First $50,000 plus $8.05 for each additional $1,000, or
fraction of, to and including $100,000
$100,001.00 ‐ $500,000.00 $1,132.05 First $100,000.00 plus $6.45 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction of, to and including $500,000
$500,001.00 ‐ $1,000,000.00 $3,712.05 First $500,000 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000,
or fraction of, to and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001.00 and up First $6,462.05 first $1,000,000 plus $4.10 for each
additional $1,000 , or fraction of
Project Specific Fees Fee
Residential Furnace/Boiler Replacement $40.00
Residential Water Heater Replacement $40.00
Residential Evaporative Cooler $40.00
Residential Air‐Conditioning $60.00
Demolition Permit $50.00
Residential Window Replacement $50.00
Residential Hot Tubs $60.00
Backflow Device for Residential Lawns $40.00
Residential Solar PV Install $500.00
Commercial Solar PV Install $1,000.00
Other Fees Fee
Plan review fee 65% of permit fee; due upon submittal
Re‐inspection Fee $60.00
Inspection outside the normal bus. hours $60.00 /hr. (min. 2 hours)
Additional review of plans $60.00 /hr. (min. 2 hours)
Investigative fee (work without a permit)Equal to the permit fee
Permit card replacement $25.00
Permit extension fee One‐half the original permit fee
Use Tax 3% on 60% of the valuation
2022 Fee Schedule
Community Development Building Fees
Building Permit Fees (fees are dependent on valuation amount)
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Contractor License Fees Fee
Class 1 ‐ Unlimited General Contractor $150.00
Class 2 ‐ Limited Commercial Contractor $125.00
Class 3 ‐ Residential General Contractor $100.00
Class 4 ‐ Non‐Structural Contractor $75.00
Class 5 ‐ Homeowner No Fee
Class 6 ‐ Structure Moving $75.00
Class 7 ‐ Demolition $75.00
Class 8 ‐ Plumbing $100.00
Class 9 ‐ Mechanical $100.00
Class 10 ‐ Electrical No Fee
Class 11 ‐ Sign Contractor $75.00
Class 12 ‐ Fire Protection $75.00
Class 13 ‐ Lawn Sprinkler $75.00
Class 14 ‐ Roofing $75.00
Class 15 ‐ Electrical Signal (< than 50 volts)$75.00
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Community Development Building Fees (con't)
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Address Check $15.00 First 30 minutes
$10.00 Each additional 30 minutes
Records Check $5.00 Per 15 minute increment
Registered Sex Offender List N/C
Sex Offender Initial Registration $75.00
Annual Renewal $25.00
$5.00 Per 15 minute increment
Dispatch Audio or Video Recording N/A Contact JeffCom at 303‐237‐2220
Dog Licensing Fees $20.00 For each animal, regardless of whether
it has been spayed or neutered
Evidence Photos $5.00 Minimum, depending on the format
Evidence Audio Recordings $10.00 Minimum, depending on the format
Evidence Video Recordings $8.00 Minimum, depending on the format
Pawn Shops $5,000.00 Per year
$1.00 Per transaction
Bonding Fee $50.00
Administration Citation Fees
First Citation $150.00
Second Citation $250.00
Third Citation $500.00
Administrative Hearing $100‐200 No fee if the citation is dismissed
Administrative Citation Late Fees $50.00 Plus 20% of outstanding fine for collection
costs; plus interest of 10% per annum on
unpaid accounts
Body Camera Footage $30.00 First hour (1 hour minimum)
$15.00 Each additional 30 minutes
Police Department Fees
Report Fees
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Anderson Community Building Gymnasium $45.00 Per hour
Anderson Community Building Classroom $35.00 Per hour
Richards Hart Estate $300/$500 Damage deposit ($500 if alcohol is served)
Available Monday ‐Sunday 8 am to 11 pm
Friday evenings & weekend events (Oct.‐Apr.)$135.00 Per hour /six‐hour minimum
Friday evenings & weekend events (May‐Sept.)$185.00 Per hour/ six‐hour minimum
All‐day rental (Oct.‐Apr.)$1,200.00
All‐day rental (May‐Sept.)$1,400.00
Weekday events (Oct. ‐ Apr.)$90.00 Per hour/three‐hour min.
Weekday events (May‐Sept.)$115.00 Per hour/three‐hour min.
Liability insurance fee $102.00 26‐ 50 people
(required by City insurance)$110.00 51‐75 people
Outdoor Pool in Anderson Park
Daily Admission Resident Non‐Resident
Youth (3‐17) & Senior (65+)$4 to $5 $5 to $6
Adult (18‐64)$6.00 $7.00
10 Visit Pass
Youth (3‐17) & Senior (65+)$45.00 $54.00
Adult (18‐64)$54.00 $63.00
Season Pass
Youth (3‐17) & Senior (65+)$74.00 $94.00
Adult (18‐64)$94.00 $114.00
Household of 3 $240.00 $270.00
* $30 to $40 for each additional household member
Outdoor Pool Pavilion Rental
Picnic Pavilion $70.00 Per hour‐ up to 30 seated/45 Capacity
Shade Sail $45.00 Per hour‐ up to 10 capacity
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Daily Admission Resident Jeffco Non Resident
Youth 3‐17 years $5.00 $6.00 $7.00
Senior 65 and over $5.00 $6.00 $7.00
Adult 18 and over $6.50 $7.50 $8.50
10 Visit Pass (15% off daily admission)Resident Jeffco Non Resident
Youth 3‐17 years $43.00 $51.00 $60.00
Senior 65 and over $43.00 $51.00 $60.00
Adult 18 and over $56.00 $64.00 $73.00
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Parks and Recreation Fees
Available in two hour time slots: 11:30 am ‐ 1:30 pm; 2‐4 pm; or 4:30‐6:30 pm
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Monthly Pass Resident Jeffco Non Resident
Youth (3‐17) and Seniors (65+)$30.00 $36.00 $42.00
Adult $39.00 $45.00 $51.00
Household of 2 $63.00 $70.00 $80.00
Household of 3 $84.00 $98.00 $112.00
Annual Pass Resident Jeffco Non Resident
Youth (3‐17) and Seniors (65+)$290.00 $330.00 $370.00
Adult $390.00 $430.00 $470.00
Household of 2 $630.00 $710.00 $790.00
Household of 3 $820.00 $940.00 $1,060.00
Area Cost Days Available Hours Available
Lap pool (nonprofit/per hour/per lane)$15.00 varies varies
Lap Pool (private)$18.00 varies varies
Aerobics room (per hour)$45.00 varies varies
Activity rooms 1 & 2 (per hour)$35.00 Mon ‐ Thurs 7 am ‐ 10 pm
Friday 7 am ‐ 6 pm
Saturday 8 am ‐ 8 pm
Sunday 11 am ‐ 8 pm
Per hour/per section $65.00 Mon ‐ Fri Before 5pm
Per hour/per section $95.00 Fri eve, Sat, Sun Fri: 5pm and after; Sat 11 am ‐midnight; Sun: noon ‐ 8 pm
Min. 4 hours Rental on Weekends
Three sections/kitchen (Oct‐Apr)$1,800.00 Sat‐Sun Sat: 10 am ‐ midnight; Sun: 11 am ‐ 8 pm
Three sections/kitchen (May‐Sept)$2,000.00 Sat‐Sun Sat: 10 am ‐ midnight; Sun: 11 am ‐ 8 pm
Damage deposit/ per section $100.00 Sat‐Sun No alcohol
$300.00 All sections/no alcohol
$500.00 Fri ‐ Sun All sections/serving alcohol
Additional Fees
Kitchen Fee $75.00
Liability insurance fee $110.00 100‐150 people
(required by City insurance)$128.00 151‐250 people
Security for events over 100, serving
alcohol, and running past 8 PM for Ballroom
$200.00
Active Adult Center Cost Days Available Hours Available
Prospect Hall (per hour)$75.00 Mon ‐ Sun Mon ‐ Fri: 4 ‐ 10 pm; Sat & Sun: 8 am ‐ 10 pm
Security/damage deposit ‐ no alcohol $100.00
Security/damage deposit ‐ with alcohol $200.00
Arts/Craft room (per hour)$35.00 Mon ‐ Sun Mon ‐ Fri: 4 ‐ 10 pm; Sat & Sun: 8 am ‐ 10 pm
Security/damage deposit $100.00
Ketner room (per hour)$35.00 Mon ‐ Sun Mon ‐ Fri: 4 ‐ 10 pm; Sat & Sun: 8 am ‐ 10 pm
Security/damage deposit $100.00
Annual Pass ‐ Various packages may be available for promotional purposes
Recreation Center Ballroom (Packages may be available)
Parks and Recreation Fees (con't)
$5 to $10 per month for each additional household member
$50 to $75 per pass per year for each additional household member
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Field Rental Fees Non‐Profit
All grass field rentals $50.00 Without lights/ includes one field prep
All grass field rentals $65.00 With lights/ includes one field prep
Youth baseball and softball fields $45.00 Without lights/ includes one field prep
Youth baseball and softball fields $60.00 With lights/ includes one field prep
Additional field prep $35.00 Each
Anderson Baseball Field $70.00 Without lights
Anderson Baseball Field $85.00 With lights
Tournaments:
Players Fees $25.00 Per player; this reflects a percentage of the cost of facility/field use,
maintenance & staff costs for regular league play
Tennis Courts
Per court $15.00 Per hour
Greenbelt & Clear Creek Trail
Approved special interest groups $50.00
Special Event Permit Application
Tier 1 $150
Tier 2 $100
Tier 3 $50
City Sponsored No Fee
Park Pavilions
Large Park Pavilions
Anderson Park 100 maximum occupancy
Discovery Park 75 maximum occupancy
Prospect Park 150 maximum occupancy
Mon ‐ Thurs $125.00 Residents can reserve before March 1 at discounted rate of $115
Fri ‐ Sun $230.00 Residents can reserve before March 1 at discounted rate of $200
Damage Deposits ‐ All Parks $100.00 Groups of 50 or more persons; refundable
Residents may reserve pavilions beginning January 2; non‐residents may reserve pavilions/shelters beginning March 1
Parks and Recreation Fees (con't)
The following policy and fee structure apply to local youth groups using fields for tournaments within their respective seasons:
*Each group is limited to two tournaments per season
*The hourly field use fee (as listed above) is waived in lieu of a $35 fee for each field prep and a field reservation fee of $8 per hour
Note: any use of fields by local youth groups outside of the approved seasonal date range assigned to each club/sport will incur
standard rental rates.
Wheat Ridge Youth Sports Organizations
Includes the following Wheat Ridge organizations: Wheat Ridge area Baseball Association, Wheat Ridge Youth Football, Wheat Ridge
Girl's Softball Association, Wheat Ridge Avalanche Soccer, Piranhas Swim Team, Sts. Peter & Paul Athletic Association and Beth Eden
Athletics Association.
Non‐Refundable Application Processing Fees
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Small Park Pavilions
Panorama Park 30 maximum occupancy
Randall Park 30 maximum occupancy
Paramount Park 30 maximum occupancy
Fruitdale Park 30 maximum occupancy
Mon ‐ Thurs $51.75 Residents can reserve before March 1
Fri ‐ Sun $65.00 Residents can reserve before March 1
Parks without Rentable Space
Hayward Park N/C Permit required IF over 25 persons
Johnson Park N/C Permit required IF over 25 persons
Apel Bacher Park N/C Permit required IF over 25 persons
Damage Deposits ‐ All Parks $100.00 Groups of 50 or more persons; refundable
Rental Exceptions
Carnation Festival N/C
WR/Arvada Kiwanis N/C One‐time weekday use of Anderson Pavilion
2022 Fee Schedule
Parks and Recreation Fees (con't)
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Audio recordings of Court
proceedings to CD
$30.00 Includes up to one hour to search, retrieve, redact, and
download audio
$7.00 Each additional 15 minutes of prep
Copy of animal, civil, general
codes, and sales tax files
$15.00 Includes up to 30 minutes to search, retrieve, redact, and copy
$7.00 Minimum per each additional 15 minute increments
Copy of traffic or parking file $7.00 Includes up to 15 minutes to search, retrieve, redact, and copy
Copies with no preparation
required
$0.25 Per page
Name search $15.00 Includes up to 30 minutes to search, retrieve, redact, and copy
$7.00 Minimum per additional 15 minute increments
Research fee, extensive $30.00 Per hour
Coin Handling Fee $30.00 Per hour for processing of coins
Transcripts $3.00 Per page
$150.00 Minimum deposit required
Associated Case Fees
Non‐injury accident surcharge $30.00 Minimum fee with Judge discretion to increase
$60.00 Minimum fee with Judge discretion to increase
Court‐appointed counsel
application
$10.00 Judge may waive
Court costs $35.00
Deferred judgment $75.00
Deferred prosecution $75.00
Juvenile Expungement No Charge
$65.00
Sealing of Record‐‐convictions $130.00
2022 Fee Schedule
Municipal Court Fees
Injury accident
Sealing of Record‐‐no conviction
238
Drug/drug paraphernalia
destruction fee
$10.00 Municipal Code of Laws: 16‐131, 132 & 133
Filing for bonds $10.00 Judge may waive
Payment plan $25.00 Annually
Probation fee $75.00 Up to six‐month probation
$150.00 Over six‐month probation
Stay of execution (SOE)$25.00
Witness fee $5.00
Per civilian witness, if the defendant found guilty at trial or
if the defendant fails to appear at trial and witness served
Bench warrant $50.00
Default judgment $30.00
Failure to appear $25.00
Insufficient funds or returned
check $26.00
Late fee for parking summons $15.00
Officer appearance fee $30.00 If the defendant fails to appear for trial or is found guilty
Order to show cause $15.00
Jury Trial Fees
Appearance $3.00 Paid to jurors
Service fee $6.00 Including appearance fee paid to jurors
Jury deposit $25.00 Waivable if indigence is proven
Jury trial cost varies Cost of jurors who appeared for or served on a jury panel
Failure to Appear or Comply Fees
Municipal Court Fees (con't)
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Memorandum
TO: Wheat Ridge City Council THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager FROM: Karen A. O’Donnell, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: August 18, 2021 SUBJECT: Changes to the Fee Schedule – 2022 Budget Cycle
As part of the annual budget process, staff looks at the existing fee schedule and proposes appropriate adjustments based on a variety of factors. We feel that it is important to
communicate those factors with you for transparency.
History of Fee Increases in Parks & Recreation We researched and compared the Council-approved fees and charges from 2012 through the present day and learned that in many cases, fees have not increased in at least ten years. Costs
associated with labor, supplies, equipment, and facility maintenance, however, have increased
exponentially over the years. Neighboring Communities Comparison We gather fees and charges related to like services from our neighboring communities to ensure
that we are aligned with the market. For example, we currently charge significantly less than
Golden, APEX, and Lakewood for all of our annual recreation center memberships. Our adult, senior, and youth drop-in rates are also lower than our neighbors in most cases. These are just two examples of many.
Service Sustainability
In 2020, the Parks & Recreation Department, with support and participation from that Parks & Recreation Commission, developed a Service Sustainability Strategy with a continuum that clearly defines our cost recovery/subsidy goals (see diagram on next page). Through What’s Up Wheat Ridge, we engaged the public by:
• Sharing a short video from the Parks & Recreation Director, describing the Service Sustainability work and philosophy.
• Providing a copy of the continuum associated with the aforementioned philosophy for review and consideration.
• Asking a series of questions related to service sustainability and ultimately the proposed fee increases for 2022.
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Conclusion
While we feel that fee increases are necessary at this time, we were thoughtful in determining the proposed increases. It is important that the City continues to be accessible to all of our community members. Also, it is critical that we continue to share information about our scholarship programs to welcome everyone into our facilities, regardless of their current
financial situation.
241
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 29,159 29,000 29,000 29,000
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 1,808 1,798 1,798 1,798
625 Medicare Portion FICA 423 420 420 420
630 ICMA Retirement 1,796 1,740 1,740 1,740
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $33,186 $32,958 $32,958 $32,958
651 Office Supplies 0 150 150 200
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $150 $150 $200
702 Conference/Meeting 0 500 500 500
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 50
716 Legislative Membership 0 0 0 0
723 Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
726 Recruitment & Advertisement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
741 Uniform Allowance 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 1,000
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
780 Outside Agency Contributions 0 1,500 1,500 1,500
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $0 $2,000 $2,000 $3,050
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
802 Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
806 Software 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$33,186 $35,108 $35,108 $36,208
City Treasurer
01-101
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 0 0 0 0
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 25,500 25,500 25,500
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 67,680 67,680 67,680 110,400
620 FICA Expenses Employer 3,563 4,193 4,193 6,606
625 Medicare Portion FICA 833 978 978 1,544
630 ICMA Retirement 98 0 0 0
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $72,173 $98,351 $98,351 $144,050
651 Office Supplies 292 600 400 600
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 500 400 500
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 74 450 450 450
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $366 $1,550 $1,250 $1,550
702 Conference/Meeting 10,580 19,600 19,950 41,900
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 2,510 2,600 2,510 2,600
712 Annual Appreciation Dinner 3,497 6,000 6,000 6,000
716 Legislative Membership 36,141 36,172 35,822 36,957
723 Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 133 1,000 250 1,000
750 Professional Service 54,248 75,000 75,000 125,000
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
780 Outside Agency Contributions 174,608 154,450 154,450 158,950
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 70 2,000 2,000 2,500
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $281,787 $296,822 $295,982 $374,907
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
802 Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$354,327 $396,723 $395,583 $520,507
General Government - Legislative Services
01-102
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 392,717 454,298 428,094 583,770
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 317 0 200 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 23,866 26,102 26,333 36,100
625 Medicare Portion FICA 5,582 6,124 6,159 8,430
630 ICMA Retirement 24,298 25,347 25,543 34,966
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $446,778 $511,871 $486,329 $663,266
651 Office Supplies 957 500 500 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 336 525 0 525
655 Postage 2,826 5,240 3,900 3,900
660 Operating Supplies 137 750 750 750
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $4,257 $7,015 $5,150 $5,675
702 Conference/Meeting 2,240 3,320 2,375 3,320
704 Contractual Services 107,010 78,148 79,531 47,064
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 902 1,644 1,200 1,200
712 Annual Appreciation Dinner 0 0 0 0
716 Legislative Membership 0 0 0 0
723 Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 455 988 1,440 1,775
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 26 250 125 120
750 Professional Service 36,280 41,000 41,000 47,500
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
780 Outside Agency Contributions 0 0 0 0
784 Jeffco Treasurer Collection Fees 11,205 11,500 11,500 12,000
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 16,037 17,328 16,719 17,844
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $174,155 $154,178 $153,890 $130,823
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
802 Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$625,190 $673,064 $645,369 $799,764
Administrative Services - Finance
01-103
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 113,824 112,902 112,902 116,611
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 6,564 7,000 7,000 7,230
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,535 1,637 1,637 1,687
630 ICMA Retirement 6,928 6,775 6,775 6,975
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $128,852 $128,314 $128,314 $132,5031
651 Office Supplies 99 100 100 100
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 1,500 1,500 1,500
655 Postage 0 1,500 1,500 3,500
660 Operating Supplies 0 7,750 7,750 7,750
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $99 $10,850 $10,850 $12,850
702 Conference/Meeting 1,056 1,680 1,500 5,180
704 Contractual Services 9,101 5,000 5,000 1,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 7,701 6,985 5,235 8,035
710 Marketing and Sponsorships 251,868 241,450 230,000 273,450
714 Legal & Publishing 0 0 0 0
718 TIF- Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority 915,654 698,925 964,235 1,016,400
719 Economic Development Incentive 0 35,000 5,000 35,000
720 Economic Development - WRURA 300,000 251,168 0 300,000
721 NRS Implementation 219,470 301,000 280,000 280,000
728 Training 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 190 1,500 500 1,000
750 Professional Service 16,600 22,600 18,000 18,600
798 Management Contingent 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,721,639 $1,565,308 $1,509,470 $1,938,665
892 Neighborhood Revitalization 0 60,000 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $60,000 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,850,590 $1,764,472 $1,648,634 $2,084,018
City Manager's Office - Economic Development
01-105
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 313,263 387,274 387,274 433,383
604 Deferred Compensation 20,079 19,218 19,218 22,624
606 Auto Allowance 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone Allowance 600 600 600 600
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 15,692 19,820 19,820 22,031
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,608 5,591 5,591 6,354
630 ICMA Retirement 13,074 11,206 11,206 12,828
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 15,782 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $370,916 $463,091 $447,309 $501,420
651 Office Supplies 19 250 100 100
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 16,500 11,500 45,000
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $19 $16,750 $11,600 $45,100
702 Conference/Meeting 5,281 10,760 6,500 18,260
704 Contractual Services 7,870 39,030 39,030 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 545 2,460 0 3,010
712 Annual Appreciation Dinner 0 0 0 0
726 Recruitment & Advertising 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 1,000 500 3,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 48 1,250 1,250 1,750
750 Professional Service 1,879 20,470 20,000 21,000
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
780 Outside Agency Contributions 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 17,444 127,832 127,832 100,000
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 36,500 36,500 49,700
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $33,066 $239,302 $231,612 $196,720
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$404,001 $719,143 $690,521 $743,240
City Manager's Office - City Manager
01-106
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 0 0 0 0
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 0 0 0 0
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $0 $0 $0 $0
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 82,800 85,000 85,000 90,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
714 Legal & Publishing 0 0 0 0
721 NRS Implementation 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 278,746 289,200 289,200 340,000
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
780 Outside Agency Contributions 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $361,546 $374,200 $374,200 $430,000
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$361,546 $374,200 $374,200 $430,000
General Government - City Attorney
01-107
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 86,064 86,525 86,441 90,941
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 3,152 0 2,000 500
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 5,288 5,456 5,359 5,609
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,237 1,255 1,253 1,313
630 ICMA Retirement 5,362 5,191 5,186 5,436
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $101,103 $98,427 $100,239 $103,799
651 Office Supplies 508 1,000 500 1,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $508 $1,000 $500 $1,000
702 Conference/Meeting 1,159 1,500 1,500 3,000
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 453 700 700 700
708 Election Expense 9,290 14,000 14,000 14,000
714 Legal & Publishing 12,005 16,000 12,188 16,000
715 Recording Fees 2,839 3,000 3,500 3,500
721 NRS Implementation 0 0 0 0
728 Training 328 1,000 13,000 13,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 500 500 500
750 Professional Service 16,011 37,000 37,000 33,000
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $42,086 $73,700 $82,388 $83,700
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
802 Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$143,696 $173,127 $183,127 $188,499
City Clerk's Office
01-108
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 667,711 679,202 600,000 884,141
604 Deferred Compensation 10,921 10,808 10,808 10,808
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance 600 600 600 600
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 1,031 6,720 4,500 4,500
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 7,966 12,000 11,200 6,000
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 14,419 17,200 17,000 17,200
620 FICA Expenses Employer 40,277 43,140 43,140 55,731
625 Medicare Portion FICA 9,602 10,432 10,432 13,219
630 ICMA Retirement 31,834 31,849 31,849 43,746
640 Outside Personnel Services 21,907 32,400 32,400 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $806,268 $844,351 $761,929 $1,035,945
651 Office Supplies 2,010 3,000 2,250 2,800
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 500 0 500
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 9,069 14,600 14,600 16,700
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $11,079 $18,100 $16,850 $20,000
702 Conference/Meeting 1,212 5,700 4,700 7,700
704 Contractual Services 791 6,875 5,000 1,800
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,637 1,765 1,765 2,160
708 Election Expense 0 0 0 0
714 Legal & Publishing 0 0 0 0
715 Recording Fees 0 0 0 0
721 NRS Implementation 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 500 500 750
732 Witness & Juror Fees 105 1,400 800 1,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 198 400 400 400
750 Professional Service 15,211 27,500 20,000 24,000
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 10,000
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $19,153 $44,140 $33,165 $47,810
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 2,798 0 0 3,000
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $2,798 $0 $0 $3,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$839,299 $906,591 $811,944 $1,106,755
Municipal Court
01-109
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 298,695 307,382 300,000 319,228
604 Deferred Compensation 10,174 10,074 10,427 10,500
606 Auto Allowance 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone Allowance 600 600 600 600
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 154 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 17,785 18,356 17,000 20,291
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,315 4,457 4,000 4,784
630 ICMA Retirement 10,708 9,846 9,000 10,616
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 16,000
PERSONNEL SERVICES $346,030 $354,315 $344,627 $385,619
651 Office Supplies 626 1,000 750 1,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 184 1,100 1,100 1,200
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $810 $2,100 $1,850 $2,200
702 Conference/Meeting 3,895 5,200 5,200 5,275
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,887 5,296 5,241 2,599
714 Legal & Publishing 0 0 0 0
715 Recording Fees 0 0 0 0
728 Training 185 2,000 1,000 2,000
732 Witness & Juror Fees 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 138 200 150 200
750 Professional Service 2,956 300 500 500
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $9,061 $12,996 $12,091 $10,574
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$355,901 $369,411 $358,568 $398,393
Administrative Services - Administration
01-111
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 361,967 369,160 373,087 386,087
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 21 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 21,492 22,566 23,131 23,931
621 Workers' Compensation 0 0 0 0
623 Unemployment Insurance 25,647 15,000 24,000 15,000
625 Medicare Portion FICA 5,026 5,613 5,410 5,560
630 ICMA Retirement 21,647 22,150 22,385 23,135
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $435,801 $434,489 $448,013 $453,713
651 Office Supplies 203 2,500 2,000 2,500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 200 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $203 $2,700 $2,000 $2,500
702 Conference/Meeting 712 2,300 2,300 2,300
704 Contractual Services 500 500 800 500
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 5,249 10,070 10,070 10,070
712 Employee Functions 38,327 37,000 45,000 52,000
724 Pre-Employment Physicals 16,313 56,500 42,000 55,000
726 Recruitment & Advertising 3,352 13,500 15,000 26,000
728 Training 6,576 23,010 6,000 13,020
729 Safety 18,994 18,737 18,737 21,037
731 Wellness Program 7,467 27,100 27,100 27,100
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 40 1,000 500 1,000
750 Professional Service 49,783 65,500 65,500 67,000
776 Other Equip Maintenance 0 0 0 0
797 Vacation Accrual Cash-Out 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $147,313 $255,217 $233,007 $275,027
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$583,317 $692,406 $683,020 $731,240
Administrative Services - Human Resources
01-112
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 162,136 165,021 160,814 169,514
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 26,000
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 9,987 10,231 9,920 10,480
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,336 2,393 2,320 2,454
630 ICMA Retirement 9,730 9,901 9,600 9,878
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $184,188 $187,546 $182,654 $218,326
651 Office Supplies 29 500 100 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 500 500 500
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $29 $1,000 $600 $1,000
702 Conference/Meeting 507 2,000 2,000 4,500
704 Contractual Services 41,724 40,017 40,017 43,017
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 9,377 8,214 8,214 8,854
714 Legal & Publishing 0 0 0 0
715 Recording Fees 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
732 Witness & Juror Fees 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 1,000 500 1,000
750 Professional Service 41,191 47,300 47,300 67,300
755 Computer Software 85,622 85,610 51,921 18,345
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $178,422 $184,141 $149,952 $143,016
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$362,639 $372,687 $333,206 $362,342
Administrative Services - Public Information
01-113
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 105,148 117,951 117,820 154,129
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 6,317 7,313 7,305 9,508
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,477 1,711 2,096 2,227
630 ICMA Retirement 6,084 7,077 7,070 9,208
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $119,026 $134,052 $134,291 $175,072
651 Office Supplies 0 750 750 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 391 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 200
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $391 $750 $750 $700
702 Conference/Meeting 75 600 600 4,100
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 955 4,250 1,600 1,600
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
723 Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 2,100 2,100 3,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 25 750 400 750
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance/Repair 0 200 200 200
797 Vacation Accrual Cash-Out 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,055 $7,900 $4,900 $9,650
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$120,472 $142,702 $139,941 $185,422
Administrative Services - Procurement
01-116
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 532,409 540,720 530,363 613,363
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 4,957 11,000 7,500 10,000
614 Standby Pay 18,864 15,500 19,500 19,500
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 33,562 33,524 33,625 37,911
625 Medicare Portion FICA 7,849 7,840 8,065 8,882
630 ICMA Retirement 33,152 32,444 33,380 36,722
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $630,793 $641,028 $632,433 $726,378
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 16,789 14,050 14,050 14,050
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $16,789 $14,050 $14,050 $14,050
702 Conference/Meeting 898 2,000 1,850 6,500
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 5,500 5,300 5,300 5,300
728 Training 0 15,250 10,250 26,500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 71 900 900 900
750 Professional Service 54,463 150,740 150,740 68,670
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 352,271 304,200 304,200 307,800
774 Facility Repair & Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 544,512 639,100 624,100 721,401
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $957,716 $1,117,490 $1,097,340 $1,137,071
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 28,941 30,175 30,175 17,975
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
806 Computer Software 6,789 2,000 2,000 33,000
808 Capital Leases 52,654 60,000 62,000 62,000
809 Other Major Equipment 106,889 291,100 277,576 245,544
CAPITAL OUTLAY $195,273 $383,275 $371,751 $358,519
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,800,571 $2,155,843 $2,115,574 $2,236,018
Administrative Services - Information Technology
01-117
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 104,967 327,031 300,054 337,473
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 11,826 27,065 14,856 27,065
614 Standby Pay 8,952 24,973 11,913 24,973
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 76,530 98,280 122,283
620 FICA Expenses Employer 7,450 29,842 33,690 30,164
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,742 6,980 7,879 7,062
630 ICMA Retirement 7,021 19,623 19,203 20,239
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $141,958 $512,044 $485,875 $569,259
651 Office Supplies 0 300 150 300
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 36,482 43,025 36,000 88,935
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $36,482 $43,325 $36,150 $89,235
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 51,192 67,831 55,000 100,368
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 673 2,760 2,500 2,760
740 Mileage 0 965 0 965
750 Professional Services 1,250 8,200 8,073 3,000
758 Rentals & Leases 3,000 3,800 3,000 3,500
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 92,780 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair & Maintenance 44,778 162,324 125,000 189,382
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 6,341 22,002 18,000 25,435
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 1,908 8,800 2,000 4,000
806 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
808 Capital Leases 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 15,161 20,339 10,339 115,755
CAPITAL OUTLAY $17,069 $29,139 $12,339 $119,755
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$395,522 $852,390 $745,937 $1,103,659
Parks and Recreation - Facilities Maintenance
01-118
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 233,175 232,952 228,717 236,717
604 Deferred Compensation 12,400 12,334 12,334 12,764
606 Auto Allowance 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 1,308 2,000 2,000 2,000
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 11,470 11,688 12,110 12,860
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 3,293 3,378 3,316 3,531
630 ICMA Retirement 4,047 3,452 3,151 3,621
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 7,000
PERSONNEL SERVICES $269,292 $269,404 $265,228 $282,093
651 Office Supplies 481 1,000 1,000 1,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 1,778 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $481 $2,778 $1,000 $1,000
702 Conference/Meeting 526 2,275 2,275 5,500
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 724 1,000 1,000 1,000
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
718 Ordinance Enforcement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 10 500 500 500
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 140
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 150
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals & Leases 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,260 $3,775 $3,775 $7,290
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 600
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $600
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$271,033 $275,957 $270,003 $290,983
Community Development - Administration
01-120
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 434,350 542,549 556,256 659,970
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 26,286 31,804 34,488 40,879
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 6,148 7,322 8,066 9,530
630 ICMA Retirement 26,294 30,951 33,375 39,598
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $493,077 $612,626 $632,185 $749,977
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0654Photocopy/Printing 730 900 900 900
655 Postage 5,677 20,000 20,000 27,500
660 Operating Supplies 4,963 11,320 11,320 14,620
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $11,370 $32,220 $32,220 $43,020
702 Conference/Meeting 1,834 11,400 11,000 28,500
704 Contractual Services 19,200 19,200 19,200 20,160
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 4,623 5,773 5,673 6,110
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 510 640 0 3,400
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 1,500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 297 2,250 2,250 2,850
750 Professional Service 2,030 325,000 325,000 30,000
758 Rentals & Leases 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $28,494 $364,263 $363,123 $92,520
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 3,600
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 2,675 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $2,675 $0 $3,600
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$532,940 ##################$889,117
Community Development - Planning
01-121
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 0 0 0 0
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 0 0 0 0
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $0 $0 $0 $0
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 1,498 1,500 1,500 1,750
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 216 3,300 3,300 1,000
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,714 $4,800 $4,800 $2,750
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 1,127,702 2,401,000 2,550,000 1,958,287
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 4,549 500 0 500
718 Ordinance Enforcement 0 0 0 0
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair & Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,132,251 $2,401,500 $2,550,000 $1,958,787
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 2,400
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $2,400
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,133,965 $2,406,300 $2,554,800 $1,963,937
Community Development - Building
01-122
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 729,602 716,715 697,914 765,869
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 2,809 2,500 1,000 1,000
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 19,780 22,500 20,000 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 44,888 43,975 43,271 47,408
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 10,498 10,395 10,120 11,071
630 ICMA Retirement 46,779 43,286 41,875 45,872
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $854,356 $839,371 $814,180 $871,220
651 Office Supplies 517 1,130 400 1,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 250 100 250
655 Postage 0 250 100 250
660 Operating Supplies 622 825 0 4,100
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,139 $2,455 $600 $5,600
702 Conference/Meeting 242 1,370 300 1,500
704 Contractual Services 14,643 15,600 18,100 17,190
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 2,570 2,662 2,300 2,575
718 Ordinance Enforcement 0 0 0 0
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 1,118 3,270 500 6,675
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 131 400 0 600
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 100 0 100
750 Professional Service 9,208 11,500 11,500 21,500
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair & Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 423 0 0 700
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $28,334 $34,902 $32,700 $50,840
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 600 0 8,700
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $600 $0 $8,700
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$883,830 $877,328 $847,480 $936,360
Community Development - Engineering
01-123
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 509,917 558,553 480,000 557,593
605 Extra Duty Pay 144,594 160,000 160,000 152,250
607 Cell Phone Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 223 4,000 2,000 4,000
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temp. Personnel Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 5,149 7,806 7,500 8,843
625 Medicare Portion FICA 7,205 8,099 7,600 8,396
630 ICMA Retirement 5,689 7,758 6,000 7,730
633 Police Retirement 48,368 47,225 42,000 49,499
634 State Disability 10,672 11,249 12,000 12,857
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 37,500
PERSONNEL SERVICES $731,818 $804,690 $717,100 $838,668
651 Office Supplies 6,228 8,300 8,300 8,300
654 Photocopy/Printing 7,097 7,800 7,800 8,040
655 Postage 321 150 500 0
660 Operating Supplies 6,203 14,420 9,420 15,920
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $19,849 $30,670 $26,020 $32,260
702 Conference/Meeting 2,333 13,725 13,755 33,725
704 Contractual Services 85,087 122,115 122,115 113,644
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 10,613 14,905 14,905 14,905
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
741 Uniform Allowance 27,718 34,300 34,600 34,600
750 Professional Service 827,677 969,463 969,463 1,044,818
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 941 5,000 5,000 6,000
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $954,370 1,159,508.00 $1,159,838 $1,247,692
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 5,634 0 0 4,100
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $5,634 $0 $0 $4,100
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,711,672 $1,994,868 $1,902,958 $2,122,720
Police - Administration
01-201
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 63,738 80,694 79,000 82,452
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 19,555 31,500 31,500 59,379
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 971 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,044 1,157 1,157 1,237
630 ICMA Retirement 817 0 0 0
633 Police Retirement 7,285 8,876 8,500 9,786
634 State Disability 1,490 2,074 2,074 2,553
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $94,900 $124,301 $122,231 $155,407
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 7,307 7,500 7,500 10,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 800 800 3,200
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $7,307 $11,300 $11,300 $16,200
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 66,000 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $66,000 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$102,207 $201,601 $133,531 $171,607
Police - Grants
01-202
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 131,153 133,104 130,000 137,509
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 2,306 1,200 1,000 1,200
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 18,591 28,080 19,000 28,080
618 Court Pay 0 250 250 250
620 FICA Expenses Employer 8,972 10,039 8,000 10,266
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,098 2,348 1,800 2,400
630 ICMA Retirement 8,240 8,192 6,300 8,251
633 Police Retirement 0 0 0 0
634 State Disability Insurance 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $171,360 $183,213 $166,350 $187,956
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 1,129 675 675 675
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,129 $675 $675 $675
702 Conference/Meeting 0 100 100 100
704 Contractual Services 9,430 11,500 7,500 11,500
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
720 Veterinary Services 0 1,000 1,000 1,000
721 Jeffco Animal Shelter 95,908 96,175 96,175 95,722
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 20,000
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $105,338 $108,775 $104,775 $128,322
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$277,827 $292,663 $271,800 $316,953
Police - Community Services Team
01-203
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 233,858 263,839 230,824 288,563
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 5,676 8,800 8,800 11,800
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 0 500 250 500
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 3,411 3,895 3,328 3,226
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
633 Police Retirement 24,861 29,023 24,096 33,182
634 State Disability 3,842 6,993 4,500 5,971
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $271,647 $313,050 $271,798 $343,242
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $0 $0 $0 $0
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
805 Communications Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$271,647 $313,050 $271,798 $343,242
Police - Crime Prevention Team (SRO)
01-205
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 340,897 360,724 345,364 446,148
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 4,592 5,000 5,000 8,820
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 20,368 22,556 21,413 27,641
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,763 5,230 5,000 6,464
630 ICMA Retirement 20,974 21,644 20,722 26,769
633 Police Retirement 0 0 0 0
634 State Disability Insurance 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $391,593 $415,154 $397,499 $515,842
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 250 250 250
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $250 $250 $250
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $0 $0 $0 $0
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
805 Communications Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$391,593 $415,404 $397,749 $516,092
Police - Records Team
01-206
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 65,180 66,209 75,000 84,620
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 4,067 4,105 4,500 5,239
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 951 960 1,000 1,225
630 ICMA Retirement 4,152 3,973 4,100 5,075
633 Police Retirement 0 0 0 0
634 State Disability Insurance 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $74,350 $75,247 $84,600 $96,159
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
657 Range Supplies 38,077 51,504 49,194 62,197
660 Operating Supplies 48 500 500 2,500
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $38,125 $52,004 $49,694 $64,697
702 Conference/Meeting 4,294 22,100 14,100 29,360
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 65,821 88,500 88,500 139,500
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 64,411 57,500 57,500 72,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 396 300 300 400
750 Professional Service 5,215 6,350 6,350 18,150
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $140,137 $174,750 $166,750 $259,410
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$252,612 $302,001 $301,044 $420,266
Police - Accreditation & Training
01-207
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 4,642,435 4,306,809 4,306,809 4,635,323
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 191,862 264,000 264,000 264,000
614 Standby Pay 3,483 4,200 4,200 10,000
618 Court Pay 11,341 20,190 20,190 20,190
620 FICA Expenses Employer 10,845 0 0 0
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 65,059 61,291 61,291 66,065
630 ICMA Retirement 11,075 0 0 0
633 Police Retirement 516,932 466,020 466,020 516,516
634 State Disability Insurance 114,662 109,900 109,900 125,082
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $5,567,693 $5,232,410 $5,232,410 $5,637,176
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
657 Range Supplies 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 25,181 29,350 29,350 29,050
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $25,181 $29,350 $29,350 $29,050
702 Conference/Meeting 357 1,010 1,010 1,010
704 Contractual Services 0 88,880 88,880 138,000
706 Dues, Books and Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
727 Expense Reimbursement 480 500 500 500
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 10,278 9,500 9,500 10,500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 9,955 8,080 8,080 8,080
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 21,723 34,846 35,101 21,140
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $42,792 $142,816 $143,071 $179,230
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
805 Communications Equipment 0 16,755 16,500 500
809 Other Major Equipment 2,643 4,700 4,700 16,817
CAPITAL OUTLAY $2,643 $21,455 $21,200 $17,317
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$5,638,310 $5,426,031 $5,426,031 $5,862,773
Police - Patrol Operations
01-211
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 2,000,326 2,018,866 1,885,851 2,064,317
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 130,514 165,732 145,732 175,392
614 Standby Pay 54,376 60,471 55,971 61,740
617 Temp Personnel-Hourly 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 4,042 6,000 5,000 6,000
620 FICA Expenses Employer 17,212 18,525 18,000 19,103
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 28,700 29,172 26,000 28,715
630 ICMA Retirement 17,989 17,927 17,000 18,506
633 Police Retirement 195,079 196,828 170,000 201,174
634 State Disability Insurance 36,653 46,464 45,473 43,752
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $2,484,889 $2,559,985 $2,369,027 $2,618,699
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 11,673 10,150 10,150 12,950
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $11,673 $10,150 $10,150 $12,950
702 Conference/Meeting 209 650 650 650
704 Contractual Services 137,496 161,156 160,156 167,890
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
727 Expense Reimbursement 581 1,945 1,000 3,000
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 146 1,055 1,000 2,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 6,352 6,970 6,770 7,406
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 500 500 500
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 217 420 320 400
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $145,001 $172,696 $170,396 $181,846
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 8,328 23,234 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $8,328 $23,234 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$2,649,891 $2,766,065 $2,549,573 $2,813,495
Police - Investigations Bureau
01-212
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 361,047 430,588 430,588 451,409
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 21,242 16,820 16,820 16,820
614 Standby 0 0 0 22,395
618 Court Pay 263 3,000 1,000 1,500
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 5,105 6,206 6,206 6,503
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
633 Police Retirement 39,055 47,090 47,090 51,816
634 State Disability Insurance 7,294 11,127 11,127 10,499
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $434,006 $514,831 $512,831 $560,942
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0
702 Conference/Meeting 198 500 500 500
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 801 8,700 8,700 7,600
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 600 600 1,200
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,000 $9,800 $9,800 $9,300
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 8,550 8,550 1,250
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $8,550 $8,550 $1,250
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$435,006 $533,181 $531,181 $571,492
Police - Crime & Traffic Team
01-213
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 1,398,059 1,490,809 1,475,777 1,630,337
604 Deferred Compensation 9,712 9,667 10,036 10,036
606 Auto Allowance 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone/I Pad Allowance 475 600 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 48,130 45,000 48,000 50,000
614 Standby Pay 16,016 17,500 17,500 17,500
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 85,075 91,856 91,462 102,069
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 19,899 21,617 21,617 23,946
630 ICMA Retirement 77,096 81,172 79,907 90,301
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 23,000
PERSONNEL SERVICES $1,658,062 $1,761,821 $1,747,899 $1,950,789
651 Office Supplies 472 500 500 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 231,762 274,426 250,000 250,000
661 Oil & Gas - Shops 129,478 181,450 185,000 246,850
662 Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance 61,115 73,500 65,000 68,500
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 842 2,000 1,500 1,500
665 Special Equipment 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $423,669 $531,876 $502,000 $567,350
702 Conference/Meeting 227 500 500 500
704 Contractual Services 171,666 284,000 260,000 284,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,550 2,400 2,000 2,000
728 Training 2,890 6,000 5,000 6,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 12,360 14,000 13,000 14,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 23,178 2,500 2,000 2,500
761 Street Lighting 614,384 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair & Maintenance 57,323 17,100 17,100 37,000
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $883,578 $326,500 $299,600 $346,000
802 Office Furniture and Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
807 Fleet Replacement 473,255 1,010,409 895,000 1,025,772
809 Other Major Equipment 63,186 74,100 60,563 55,000
812 Building Improvements 69,432 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $605,874 $1,084,509 $955,563 $1,080,772
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$3,571,183 $3,704,706 $3,505,062 $3,944,911
Public Works - Operations
01-303
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 205,592 207,811 194,748 216,866
604 Deferred Compensation 10,089 9,888 9,550 10,585
606 Auto Allowance 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone Allowance 600 600 600 600
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 12,341 12,652 12,074 15,180
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,984 3,013 2,824 3,588
630 ICMA Retirement 4,966 4,030 3,770 5,749
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 22,254 20,000 62,000
PERSONNEL SERVICES $240,172 $263,848 $247,166 $318,168
651 Office Supplies 1,918 4,300 3,500 4,500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 400 0 400
655 Postage 15 400 200 400
660 Operating Supplies 1,082 1,500 1,500 1,800
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $3,014 $6,600 $5,200 $7,100
702 Conference/Meeting 116 4,770 4,770 3,355
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,323 2,925 2,350 1,299
728 Training 6,185 5,500 2,000 4,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 150
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 350 100 350
750 Professional Service 2,375 14,500 14,000 24,500
755 Computer Software 3,768 8,588 4,500 8,588
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $13,766 $36,633 $27,720 $42,242
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$256,953 $307,081 $280,086 $367,510
Parks and Recreation - Administration
01-601
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 157,063 161,798 161,798 216,712
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 302 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 38,653 61,007 47,487 22,478
620 FICA Expenses Employer 11,256 13,814 12,976 11,876
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,633 3,232 3,035 3,468
630 ICMA Retirement 9,799 9,708 9,708 13,003
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $219,706 $249,559 $235,004 $267,537
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 8,774 19,220 9,220 25,820
655 Postage 10,930 10,508 6,028 13,990
660 Operating Supplies 10,221 24,886 24,886 38,686
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $29,926 $54,614 $40,134 $78,496
702 Conference/Meeting 0 446 446 1,770
704 Contractual Services 2,406 2,151 2,151 2,317
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 2,939 3,770 2,400 3,350
728 Training 15 500 0 4,200
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 1,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 202 1,101 550 1,101
750 Professional Service 189 1,000 1,000 2,500
755 Computer Software 250 2,378 830 930
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $6,001 $11,346 $7,377 $17,168
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$255,633 $315,519 $282,515 $363,201
Parks and Recreation - Recreation
01-602
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 770,835 694,638 650,107 675,145
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 13,722 14,119 14,119 14,684
614 Standby Pay 10,486 8,538 8,538 8,900
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 51,883 120,000 89,034 120,000
620 FICA Expenses Employer 50,526 51,682 48,471 50,173
625 Medicare Portion FICA 11,816 12,086 11,131 11,726
630 ICMA Retirement 45,871 41,678 39,606 40,469
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $955,139 $942,741 $861,006 $921,097
651 Office Supplies 907 1,500 1,291 2,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 58,910 70,875 54,976 76,350
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 60 100 100 100
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $59,877 $72,475 $56,367 $78,450
702 Conference/Meeting 309 1,500 1,500 1,500
704 Contractual Services 123,342 124,882 124,882 177,861
706 Dues, Books, Subscriptions 150 475 4,351 4,475
728 Training 4,898 6,500 6,500 6,500
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 12,833 17,000 17,000 17,800
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 600 300 600
750 Professional Service 5,578 21,600 20,550 22,158
755 Computer Software 6,104 1,259 1,259 1,259
758 Rentals and Leases 23 3,525 1,000 4,000
760 Utilities 415,053 11,330 11,200 13,000
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 68,853 134,347 117,470 165,850
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 11,851 11,870 11,870 11,870
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $648,993 $334,888 $317,882 $426,873
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 23,332 0 150,000
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $23,332 $0 $150,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,664,010 $1,373,436 $1,235,255 $1,576,420
Parks and Recreation - Parks Maintenance
01-603
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 241,409 190,511 173,847 233,512
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 2,686 10,035 8,455 10,035
614 Standby Pay 130 2,899 1,750 2,900
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 18,506 106,305 32,449 106,305
620 FICA Expenses Employer 15,701 19,399 16,523 21,866
625 Medicare Portion FICA 3,672 4,536 3,864 5,110
630 ICMA Retirement 14,953 11,431 10,431 14,011
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $297,057 $345,116 $247,319 $393,739
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 500 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 32,422 33,954 33,954 73,100
663 Hazard Waste Disposal 0 300 175 300
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $32,422 $34,754 $34,129 $73,400
702 Conference/Meeting 0 530 0 530
704 Contractual Services 68,124 64,235 79,500 115,300
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,448 1,975 1,975 2,260
728 Training 455 6,145 3,150 6,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 3,349 6,150 5,459 6,150
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 362 2,350 2,350 2,600
755 Computer Software 0 4,575 3,250 4,575
758 Rentals and Leases 2,713 8,948 8,948 6,710
760 Utilities 0 2,500 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 1,894 1,458 1,458 85,000
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 834 5,100 3,622 8,400
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $79,179 $103,966 $109,712 $237,525
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 12,000
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $12,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$408,658 $483,836 $391,160 $716,664
Parks and Recreation - Forestry
01-604
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 20,416 34,528 35,807 36,000
620 FICA Expenses Employer 1,274 2,141 2,220 2,232
625 Medicare Portion FICA 298 501 519 522
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $21,988 $37,170 $38,546 $38,754
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 2,915 1,500 1,500 1,500
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 4,377 14,600 14,001 17,800
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 0 500 250 500
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $7,292 $16,600 $15,751 $19,800
702 Conference/Meeting 128 2,200 1,400 2,200
704 Contractual Services 45,994 65,168 60,340 65,400
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 531 355 228 255
728 Training 25 1,300 1,300 3,800
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 1,462 2,665 2,575 2,675
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 150 600 150 300
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 3,330 6,900 5,361 6,900
760 Utilities 1,991 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 10,343 20,000 20,000 28,500
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 1,650 1,800 1,800 2,000
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $65,603 $100,988 $93,154 $112,030
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 5,551 0 0 10,000
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $5,551 $0 $0 $10,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$100,434 $154,758 $147,451 $180,584
Parks and Recreation - Natural Resources
01-605
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022 Proposed
Budget
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
621 Workers' Compensation 264,547 293,000 318,916 325,000
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
624 Work Comp Deductible 52,416 40,000 40,000 40,000
625 Medicare Portion FICA 0 0 0 0
626 Medical 2,183,602 2,057,222 2,057,222 2,263,201
627 Dental 103,689 100,456 100,456 105,000
628 LTD/STD 64,394 69,844 69,844 71,000
629 Life/ADD/DEP 55,788 35,621 35,621 37,000
PERSONNEL SERVICES $2,724,436 $2,596,143 $2,622,059 $2,841,201
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
653 Postage 18,095 20,000 20,000 20,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 11,338 13,000 13,000 15,000
660 Operating Supplies 1,507 2,300 2,300 2,300
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $30,939 $35,300 $35,300 $37,300
704 Contractual Services 113,557 186,176 186,176 195,000
750 Professional Services 52,506 65,340 57,000 0
758 Rentals & Leases 5,520 5,520 5,520 5,520
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
760 Xcel - Electric/Gas 0 393,053 385,272 393,053
761 Xcel - Street Lights 0 600,000 600,000 600,000
762 Water/Sewer 0 369,028 300,000 365,791
763 Symmetry - Natural Gas 0 111,300 100,000 111,300
774 Facility Repair/Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
777 COVID-19 1,573,874 100,000 138,915 308,596
781 Personal & Property Liability 284,249 346,295 346,295 466,599
782 Uninsured Losses 44,681 74,500 75,000 100,000
783 Hail Storm Losses 478,006 0 0 0
797 Bonus Pay Incentive 0 0 0 0
799 Misc. Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $2,552,392 $2,251,212 $2,194,178 $2,545,859
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
808 Capital Leases 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
901 Debt Service Principal 43,953 47,622 47,622 50,474
902 Debt Service Interest 36,214 35,545 32,546 29,694
903 Finance Origination Fees 0 0 0 0
904 Lease Payment 0 0 0 0
DEBT SERVICE $80,167 $83,167 $80,168 $80,168
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$5,387,934 $4,965,822 $4,931,705 $5,504,528
General Government - Central Charges
01-610
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 23,054 22,889 22,889 23,655
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 1,300 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 37,949 51,985 36,123 49,887
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 3,779 4,723 3,591 4,760
622 MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 848 1,105 840 1,114
630 ICMA Retirement 1,405 1,373 1,308 1,621
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $67,035 $83,375 $64,751 $81,037
651 Office Supplies 0 1,000 100 200
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 226 2,700 80 4,769
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $226 $3,700 $180 $4,969
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 6,218 2,088 1,050 1,488
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 300 180 120
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 700 0 350
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 10,699 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $16,917 $3,088 $1,230 $1,958
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 259 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $259 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$84,178 $90,422 $66,161 $87,964
Parks and Recreation - Anderson Building
01-620
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 138,064 138,277 138,277 140,362
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 6,246 26,015 10,325 35,000
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 2,343 4,464 4,297 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 8,615 10,463 9,480 10,868
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,015 2,447 2,217 2,542
630 ICMA Retirement 9,562 8,296 8,297 8,421
640 Outside Personnel Services 1,570 9,690 2,825 12,883
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $168,415 $199,652 $175,718 $210,076
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 10,786 22,118 14,189 21,162
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $10,786 $22,118 $14,189 $21,162
702 Conference/Meeting 309 0 0 1,730
704 Contractual Services 1,618 2,376 2,376 2,376
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 271 0 330 330
728 Training 65 600 105 600
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 46 1,050 350 525
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $2,309 $4,026 $3,161 $5,561
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$181,510 $225,796 $193,068 $236,799
Parks and Recreation - Athletics
01-621
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 151,793 154,630 154,630 160,331
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 10 360 313 236
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 80,108 72,501 66,250 83,105
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 8,831 1,005 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 14,059 14,101 13,714 15,104
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 3,288 3,298 3,207 3,524
630 ICMA Retirement 10,187 9,278 9,278 9,596
640 Outside Personnel Services 9,645 15,760 15,760 25,208
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $277,921 $270,933 $263,152 $297,104
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 6,807 22,298 21,250 28,922
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $6,807 $22,298 $21,250 $28,922
702 Conference/Meeting 0 1,328 0 1,770
704 Contractual Services 3,685 7,520 4,800 7,543
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 251 0 275 275
728 Training 460 1,590 1,200 1,320
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 755 1,500 1,400 1,500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 100 100 100
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $5,151 $12,038 $7,775 $12,508
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$289,880 $305,269 $292,177 $338,534
Parks and Recreation - General Programs
01-622
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 22,068 19,504 19,504 22,226
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 47 3,099 2,956 3,100
614 Standby Pay 97 100 100 100
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 13,611 176,445 130,824 159,665
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 15,800 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 2,214 13,773 9,510 11,559
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 518 3,221 2,224 2,702
630 ICMA Retirement 1,321 1,170 1,170 1,334
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $39,875 $233,112 $166,288 $200,686
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 5,477 60,363 48,000 60,000
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 0 0 0 1,800
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $5,477 $60,363 $48,000 $61,800
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 1,482 5,076 5,076 5,300
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 2,740 2,700 2,900
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 1,203 1,365 1,210 1,530
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 300
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 2,502 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 3,385 19,700 19,700 18,500
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $8,572 $28,881 $28,686 $28,530
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 10,000
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $10,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$53,924 $322,356 $242,974 $301,016
Parks and Recreation - Outdoor Pool
01-623
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 240,824 245,564 245,564 262,637
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 56 0 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 39,659 39,283 39,283 61,812
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 17,690 17,632 13,655 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 17,349 18,754 18,507 20,110
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,057 4,386 4,328 4,688
630 ICMA Retirement 14,797 14,714 14,734 15,728
640 Outside Personnel Services 5,453 14,505 11,480 40,094
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $339,884 $354,838 $347,551 $405,069
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 1,500 500 1,000
655 Postage Costs 827 919 1,500 2,032
660 Operating Supplies 16,422 26,407 26,407 42,761
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $17,249 $28,826 $28,407 $45,793
702 Conference/Meeting 309 0 0 1,930
704 Contractual Services 21,539 5,468 4,968 5,468
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 961 700 987 1,045
728 Training 498 1,270 1,095 1,770
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 436 0 500 1,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 108 108 108
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 400 0 0
760 Utilities 13,444 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 4,203 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 1,000 550 1,000
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $41,391 $8,946 $8,208 $12,321
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$398,524 $392,610 $384,166 $463,183
Parks and Recreation - Active Adult Center
01-624
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 13,802 16,671 14,014 18,195
617 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 868 1,033 869 1,033
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 203 242 203 119
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $14,874 $17,946 $15,086 $19,347
651 Office Supplies 1,346 1,750 1,750 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 4,096 4,500 3,000 2,500
655 Postage Costs 242 600 600 400
660 Operating Supplies 3,202 7,000 3,950 4,000
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $8,885 $13,850 $9,300 $7,400
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 2,919 5,796 3,728 7,378
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 778 900 900 1,200
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 1,151 1,000 1,000 1,400
758 Rentals and Leases 1,842 1,890 1,890 2,196
760 Utilities 13,088 720 400 720
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 5,447 8,500 8,500 500
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 464 1,235 200 800
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $25,689 $20,041 $16,618 $14,194
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 6,451 11,800 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $6,451 $11,800 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$55,899 $63,637 $41,004 $40,941
Parks and Recreation - Historic Buildings
01-625
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 332,932 233,278 233,278 240,993
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 4,344 3,510 750 3,600
614 Standby Pay 10,523 2,392 2,000 2,444
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 238,401 237,536 197,500 240,146
620 FICA Employer Expenses 35,275 28,208 26,879 30,200
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 8,250 6,597 6,286 7,047
630 ICMA Retirement 22,224 13,996 13,997 14,430
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $651,950 $525,517 $480,690 $538,860
651 Office Supplies 0 700 500 700
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 560 250 660
660 Operating Supplies 34,955 31,160 26,850 40,160
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $34,955 $32,420 $27,600 $41,520
702 Conference/Meeting 309 0 0 2,655
704 Contractual Services 42,503 26,640 24,540 26,650
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 206 200 530 530
728 Training 121 1,200 1,200 1,400
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 3,630 5,705 4,070 5,705
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 101 543 400 543
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 6,240
755 Computer Software 2,028 2,816 2,816 2,879
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 300,389 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 70,714 6,406 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 3,434 19 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $423,435 $43,529 $33,556 $46,602
802 Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,110,340 $601,466 $541,846 $626,982
Recreation Center - Facilities
01-626
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 191,610 202,117 202,117 207,188
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 700 13,360 15,000 10,580
614 Standby Pay 631 1,560 1,500 1,560
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 330,695 429,079 432,000 494,437
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 2,268 5,378 3,614 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 32,111 40,221 39,315 44,250
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 7,510 9,407 9,195 10,348
630 ICMA Retirement 12,226 12,127 12,127 12,411
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $577,751 $713,249 $714,868 $780,774
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 44,997 62,849 62,457 75,637
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $44,997 $62,849 $62,457 $75,637
702 Conference/Meeting 618 865 0 1,930
704 Contractual Services 2,075 7,486 7,486 12,257
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 303 0 440 440
728 Training 2,825 5,140 5,106 7,140
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 1,228 4,075 4,022 4,625
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 2,443 2,964 2,964 2,964
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 6,313 19,350 18,206 28,730
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $15,804 $39,880 $38,224 $58,086
802 Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$638,552 $815,978 $815,549 $914,497
Recreation Center - Aquatics
01-627
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 45,956 46,788 46,788 48,319
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 102,097 144,076 117,500 169,704
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 60,824 99,652 98,037 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 12,979 19,393 16,264 13,519
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 3,035 4,536 3,804 3,158
630 ICMA Retirement 2,999 2,806 2,807 2,899
640 Outside Personnel Services 102 160 0 101,520
PERSONNEL SERVICES $227,993 $317,411 $285,200 $339,119
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 50 0 50
660 Operating Supplies 1,579 6,750 5,450 11,150
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,579 $6,800 $5,450 $11,200
702 Conference/Meeting 309 0 0 885
704 Contractual Services 2,372 6,000 6,000 6,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 103 0 110 110
728 Training 30 2,600 1,500 2,300
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 350 200 350
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 87 50 87
755 Computer Software 0 864 864 894
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $2,814 $9,901 $8,724 $10,626
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$232,386 $334,112 $299,374 $360,945
Recreation Center - Fitness
01-628
Public Art Fund Long-term Financial Plan
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
2023
Proposed
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
2025
Proposed
Budget
2026
Proposed
Budget
2027
Proposed
Budget
12-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $50,350 $70,553 $84,906 $167,976 $239,226 $251,351 $263,476 $275,601 $287,726
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT REVENUES
12-500-02-505 Building Use Tax $24,089 $9,000 $60,000 $50,000 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500
12-510-00-516 Building Permits $7,216 $2,000 $15,000 $14,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
12-550-05-551 Plan Review Fees $2,914 $1,300 $7,500 $7,000 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300
12-550-06-551 Development Review Fees $221 $100 $500 $150 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125
12-580-00-581 Interest $116 $100 $70 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200
TOTAL REVENUES $34,556 $12,500 $83,070 $71,250 $12,125 $12,125 $12,125 $12,125 $12,125
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $84,906 $83,053 $167,976 $239,226 $251,351 $263,476 $275,601 $287,726 $299,851
EXPENDITURES - ART ACQUISITIONS
12-601-800-809 Anderson Park $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ENDING FUND
BALANCE $84,906 $83,053 $167,976 $239,226 $251,351 $263,476 $275,601 $287,726 $299,851
12-580-01-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $192,410 $195,562 $192,410 $192,410 $619,693 $207,410 $202,410 $192,410 $192,410
PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUES
Tabor Street Reconstruction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32nd & Xenon Traffic Signal $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12-580-00-582 Clear Creek Crossing $0 $0 $192,482 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Wadsworth Widening $0 $450,000 $0 $384,783 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ward TOD - URA Bond $0 $0 $0 $32,500 $95,500 $0 $0 $0 $0
Kipling Corridor - URA Bond $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 $0
Applewood - URA Bond $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 $42,500 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $0 $450,000 $192,482 $427,283 $200,500 $42,500 $50,000 $0 $0
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $192,410 $645,562 $384,892 $619,693 $820,193 $249,910 $252,410 $192,410 $192,410
EXPENDITURES - ART ACQUISITIONS
12-601-800-810 Clear Creek Crossing $0 $168,000 $192,482 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12-601-800-812 Wadsworth Widening $0 $450,000 $0 $0 $484,783 $0 $0 $0 $0
To be assigned Ward TOD - URA Bond $0 $0 $0 $0 $128,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
To be assigned Kipling Corridor - URA Bond $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0
To be assigned Applewood - URA Bond $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $47,500 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $0 $618,000 $192,482 $0 $612,783 $47,500 $60,000 $0 $0
ENDING FUND
BALANCE $192,410 $27,562 $192,410 $619,693 $207,410 $202,410 $192,410 $192,410 $192,410
Fund 12
285
Police Investigation Fund
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
17-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $37,009 $22,019 $37,016 $37,020
REVENUES
17-580-00-581 Interest $7 $10 $4 $10
17-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $7 $10 $4 $10
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $37,016 $22,029 $37,020 $37,030
EXPENDITURES
17-202-650-660 Operating Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
17-202-700-704 Contract Services $0 $5,000 $0 $0
17-202-800-806 Computer Software $0 $0 $0 $5,000
17-202-800-809 Other Major Equipment $0 $10,000 $0 $4,000
17-202-800-812 Building Improvements $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $0 $15,000 $0 $9,000
ENDING FUND
BALANCE $37,016 $7,029 $37,020 $28,030
Fund 17
286
OPEN SPACE 2020 2021 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027FUND 32 ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
32-580-00-589 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $2,363,094 $2,618,045 $3,639,108 $2,914,579 $1,351,506 $2,078,945 $2,366,558 $1,638,916 $1,395,578
REVENUES
32-520-00-539 State of Colorado Grant
State Historic Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0GOCO Grant
State Trail Grant - Clear Creek Trail $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Government Grant Prospect Park $0 $350,000 $0 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
School Yard Initiative $0 $110,000 $110,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Resilient Communities Grant $0 $162,970 $0 $162,900 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Panorama Park Tennis Courts $0 $0 $0 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-520-00-540 Jefferson County Open Space Tax $1,442,148 $1,200,000 $1,500,000 $1,550,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000
32-550-00-555 Developer Fees $349,621 $838,069 $690,075 $298,856 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-520-00-564 Jefferson County Local Government Grant
Prospect Park Renovation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Clear Creek Trail $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Grant Projects $0 $250,000 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-580-00-556 Land Sales $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-580-00-581 Interest Earnings $5,837 $250 $215 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250
32-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Fees $10,000 $35,175 $35,175 $800,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $1,807,606 $2,946,464 $2,335,465 $3,812,006 $1,400,250 $1,400,250 $1,400,250 $1,400,250 $1,400,250
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $4,170,700 $5,564,509 $5,974,572 $6,726,585 $2,751,756 $3,479,195 $3,766,808 $3,039,166 $2,795,828
EXPENDITURES
Acquisitions
32-601-800-809 Park Acquisition $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Subtotal $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Development Projects
32-601-800-859 Anderson Park Master Plan/Park Renovation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $0
32-601-800-879 Prospect Park Improvements $6,420 $1,809,220 $2,325,500 $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $0
32-601-800-878 Open Space Master Plan $0 $100,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-601-800-881 The Green - Ridge at 38 $4,720 $895,280 $60,175 $3,812,630 $0 $0 $0 $0 $032-601-800-888 Playground Replacement $111,168 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $032-601-800-882 Peaks to Plains Strategic Plan $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-601-800-883 Outdoor Fitness Court $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Subtotal $122,308 $2,804,500 $2,485,675 $3,887,630 $0 $500,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $0
Maintenance Projects
32-601-800-870 Open Space Improvements $0 $124,345 $124,345 $30,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
32-601-800-871 Park Maintenance Projects $1,542 $84,508 $25,000 $525,000 $100,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
32-601-800-872 Trail Replacement/Repair $0 $500,000 $0 $400,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-601-800-873 Prospect Park Improvements $0 $655 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Subtotal$1,542 $709,508 $149,345 $955,000 $125,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Park Maintenance Staff
32-601-600-602 Salaries $309,948 $367,088 $316,515 $399,287 $411,266 $423,604 $436,312 $449,401 $462,883
32-601-600-610 Overtime $2,964 $8,378 $7,489 $8,629 $8,715 $8,802 $8,890 $8,979 $9,069
32-601-600-614 Standby Pay $3,571 $3,381 $3,381 $3,482 $3,517 $3,552 $3,588 $3,623 $3,66032-601-600-620 FICA $18,480 $22,759 $20,310 $23,804 $25,498 $26,263 $27,051 $27,863 $28,69932-601-600-622 Medical/Dental $50,450 $61,167 $53,696 $67,500 $68,175 $68,857 $69,545 $70,241 $70,943
32-601-600-625 Medicare $4,479 $5,323 $4,592 $5,790 $5,963 $6,142 $6,327 $6,516 $6,712
32-601-600-630 ICMA Retirement $17,850 $22,025 $18,991 $23,957 $24,676 $25,416 $26,179 $26,964 $27,773Subtotal$407,742 $490,121 $424,974 $532,449 $547,811 $562,637 $577,892 $593,588 $609,739
Transfers
32-601-890-891 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-601-890-892 Recreation Center $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Subtotal $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $531,592 $4,004,129 $3,059,994 $5,375,079 $672,811 $1,112,637 $2,127,892 $1,643,588 $659,739
ENDING FUND BALANCE $3,639,108 $1,560,380 $2,914,579 $1,351,506 $2,078,945 $2,366,558 $1,638,916 $1,395,578 $2,136,089
RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE $1,081,825 $1,004,887 $1,749,305 $1,043,161 $1,043,161 $1,043,161 $1,043,161 $1,043,161 $1,043,161
UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE $2,557,283 $555,493 $1,165,274 $308,345 $1,035,784 $1,323,397 $595,755 $352,417 $1,092,928
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Municipal Court Fund
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
33-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $94,623 $79,210 $94,334 $83,116
REVENUES
33-560-00-562 $1 of Court Fees $497 $1,000 $750 $1,000
33-560-00-563 $4 of Court Fees $1,988 $4,000 $2,000 $3,000
33-560-00-565 Direct Victim Services $2,485 $5,000 $3,000 $3,000
33-560-00-566 Warrant/Judgments $1,455 $2,000 $2,000 $2,250
33-560-00-567 Transcript Fees $150 $500 $500 $1,000
33-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 $0
33-580-00-581 Interest $64 $50 $32 $50
TOTAL REVENUES $6,639 $12,550 $8,282 $10,300
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $101,262 $91,760 $102,616 $93,416
EXPENDITURES
33-109-700-715 Transcript Fees $150 $1,500 $500 $1,000
33-109-700-776 Equipment Maintenance $0 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
33-109-700-783 Court $4 Expenses $3,000 $15,500 $10,500 $20,000
33-109-700-787 Warrant/Judgments $1,158 $2,000 $2,000 $2,250
33-109-700-790 Direct Victim Services $2,475 $5,000 $3,000 $4,000
33-109-700-792 Probation $1 Expense $145 $3,000 $1,500 $3,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $6,928 $29,000 $19,500 $32,250
ENDING FUND BALANCE $94,334 $62,760 $83,116 $61,166
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CONSERVATION TRUST 2020 2021 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027FUND 54 ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
54-580-00-589 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $628,642 $788,255 $788,255 $380,771 $364,382 $437,882 $461,882 $486,882 $511,882
REVENUES
54-520-00-539 State of Colorado Lottery $323,951 $320,000 $350,000 $350,000 $320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $320,000 $320,000
54-580-00-581 Interest $6,904 $3,585 $1,125 $1,111 $3,500 $4,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
54-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $330,855 $323,585 $351,125 $351,111 $323,500 $324,000 $325,000 $325,000 $325,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $959,497 $1,111,840 $1,139,380 $731,882 $687,882 $761,882 $786,882 $811,882 $836,882
EXPENDITURES
Development Projects
54-601-800-860 Facility Improvements $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
54-601-800-866 Prospect Park Renovation Phase II $8,530 $491,470 $491,470 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
54-601-800-863 Anderson Building Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
54-601-800-864 Active Adult Center Parking Lot $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Subtotal $8,530 $491,470 $491,470 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Maintenance Projects
54-601-800-870 Recreation Facilities $77,712 $288,520 $230,000 $187,500 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
54-601-800-872 Park Maintenance Projects $0 $65,000 $12,139 $40,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
54-601-800-873 Resurface Tennis/Basketball Courts $0 $49,750 $25,000 $15,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
54-601-800-879 Panorama Park Irrigation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
54-601-800-888 Playground Replacement $85,000 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Subtotal $162,712 $403,270 $267,139 $342,500 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
General Fund Transfers
54-601-890-891 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Subtotal $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $171,242 $894,740 $758,609 $367,500 $250,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
ENDING FUND BALANCE $788,255 $217,100 $380,771 $364,382 $437,882 $461,882 $486,882 $511,882 $536,882
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Equipment Replacement Fund
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
57-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $137,596 $173,716 $87,206 $77,396
REVENUES
57-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund $100,000 $0 $0 $500,000
57-580-00-581 Interest $177 $100 $89 $100
TOTAL REVENUES $100,177 $100 $89 $500,100
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $237,773 $173,816 $87,295 $577,496
EXPENDITURES
57-204-700-750 Professional Services $44,497 $0 $0 $0
57-204-800-805 Police Radios $9,491 $6,500 $6,500 $0
57-201-800-809 Other Major Equipment $96,579 $3,399 $3,399 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $150,567 $9,899 $9,899 $0
ENDING FUND
BALANCE $87,206 $163,917 $77,396 $577,496
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Crime Prevention Fund
2020
Actual
Budget
2021
Adjusted
Budget
2021
Estimated
Budget
2022
Proposed
Budget
63-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $492,294 $277,452 $292,220 $157,827
REVENUES
63-500-00-508 Lodger's Tax $254,341 $300,000 $384,000 $450,000
63-560-00-561 No Proof of Insurance $11,363 $20,000 $15,000 $20,000
63-580-00-581 Interest $100 $100 $50 $100
63-500-00-588 Miscellaneous Revenue $300 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $266,104 $320,100 $399,050 $470,100
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $758,398 $597,552 $691,270 $627,927
EXPENDITURES
63-201-600-602 Salaries & Wages $359,629 $433,305 $410,000 $452,895
63-201-600-610 Overtime & Premium Pay $5,172 $6,348 $5,000 $8,800
63-201-600-618 Court Pay $1,303 $480 $521 $960
63-201-600-620 FICA $13,181 $18,071 $17,000 $19,000
63-201-600-622 Medical/Dental Insurance $44,769 $55,000 $47,524 $48,474
63-201-600-625 Medicare Portion FICA $5,130 $6,283 $5,700 $6,567
63-201-600-630 ICMA Retirement $14,346 $17,302 $16,000 $27,174
63-201-600-633 Police Retirement $15,535 $15,789 $15,000 $16,937
63-201-600-634 State Disability Insurance $3,935 $3,688 $2,700 $4,400
PERSONNEL SERVICES $463,000 $556,266 $519,445 $585,207
63-201-650-660 Operating Supplies $1,542 $4,900 $4,900 $19,300
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,542 $4,900 $4,900 $19,300
63-201-700-702 Conference/Meeting $575 $9,100 $5,000 $9,100
63-201-700-706 Dues, Books, Subscriptions $35 $1,000 $750 $350
63-201-700-730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing $642 $5,000 $1,000 $5,000
63-201-700-750 Professional Services $384 $2,348 $2,348 $2,348
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,636 $17,448 $9,098 $16,798
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $466,178 $578,614 $533,443 $621,305
ENDING FUND BALANCE $292,220 $18,938 $157,827 $6,622
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Financial Policies
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
ACCOUNTING, BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL POLICIES 2022
The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, financial policies set forth the basic framework for the fiscal
management of the City. These policies were developed within the parameters established by
applicable provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes and the City of Wheat Ridge City Charter.
The policies are to be reviewed on an annual basis and modified to accommodate changing
circumstances or conditions.
Basis of Accounting
The City’s finances are accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP) as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Basis of accounting refers to the point at which revenues or expenditures are recognized in the
accounts and reported in the financial statements. The government‐wide financial statements,
as well as the financial statements for proprietary funds and fiduciary funds, are reported using
the economic resource measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Under accrual
basis of accounting, revenues are recorded when earned, and expenses are recorded when a
liability is incurred, regardless of when the cash is received.
Governmental fund financial statements are reported using current financial resources
measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis
of accounting, revenues are recognized as soon as they become both measurable and available,
and expenditures are recorded in the period that the expenditure occurs and becomes a liability.
For accounting purposes, the budget for each department is broken down into a variety of divisions
and/or program budgets. Expenditures are classified as the following:
• Personnel Services
• Services & Supplies
• Capital Outlay
Personnel Services includes salaries for full‐time and part‐time employees, overtime pay, insurance,
retirement, and other costs related to the City. The compensation plan is intended to provide all
employees with fair and equitable pay and to provide a uniform system of payment. The City has
adopted a Performance‐Based Pay Plan. This plan equates an employee’s salary based upon the
performance evaluation rating.
Services & Supplies encompasses administrative costs such as office supplies, uniforms, small tools,
ammunition, salt, sand and gravel, dues, subscriptions, travel, and training expense, safety
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programs, audit/legal/consulting fees, telephone/utility charges, principal and interest payments,
and photocopying, to name a few.
Capital Outlay consists of fixed assets over $5,000 and useful life of greater than one year. This
expenditure area consists of furniture/fixtures, computer hardware, land, buildings, and other
infrastructure. A detailed “line‐item” budget is provided to departments to facilitate the monitoring
of day‐to‐day expenditures.
Basis of Budgeting
Basis of budgeting refers to the methodology used to include revenues and expenditures in the
budget. The City of Wheat Ridge budgets on a cash basis. The City does not budget for non‐cash
items such as depreciation and amortization. The revenues and expenditures are assumed to be
collected or spent during the period appropriated. Using this assumption, the current year
revenues are compared to expenditures to ensure that each fund has sufficient revenues to
cover expenditures during the budget year or that there are sufficient cash reserves in the fund to
cover a revenue shortfall. The City’s operating budget and all special funds are adopted on an
annual basis (the fiscal year begins with the first day of January and ends on the last day of
December), with all appropriations lapsing at fiscal year‐end. Capital projects and grant funds have
multi‐year budgets. Outstanding encumbrances at fiscal year‐end are re‐appropriated by approval
of the City Council in the subsequent fiscal year.
Basis of Budgeting vs. Basis of Accounting
The basis of budgeting differs from the basis of accounting only by the assumptions that are made
in regard to the timing of the recognition of revenues and expenditures. The budget assumes that
all revenues and expenditures, as well as the associated cash, will be expended or received during
the budget period. Conversely, the basis of accounting only recognizes revenues when they
become both measurable and available and expenditures when incurred. Cash is not necessarily
received or expended at the same time.
Basis of Presentation – Fund Accounting
The activities of the City are organized into separate funds that are designated for a specific purpose
or set of purposes. Each fund is considered a separate accounting entity, so the operations of each
fund are accounted for with a set of self‐balancing accounts that comprise its revenues, expenses,
assets, liabilities, and fund equity as appropriate.
The number and variety of funds used by the City promotes accountability but can also make
municipal budgeting and finance complex. Therefore, understanding the fund structure is an
important part of understanding the City’s finances. The City uses Governmental Funds, and within
this fund type, the City has Special Revenue Funds and a Capital Investment Project Fund.
The following is a description of the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, the Capital Investment
Program (CIP), and the Recreation Center Fund.
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Governmental Funds
General Fund
The General Fund is the City’s primary operating fund and is used to track the revenues and
expenditures associated with the basic City services that are not required to be accounted for in
other funds. This includes services such as police, public works, parks and recreation, and other
support services such as human resources. These services are funded by general‐purpose tax
revenues and other revenues that are unrestricted. This means that the City Council, with input
from the public, has the ability to distribute the funds in a way that best meets the needs of the
community as opposed to other funds that are restricted to predefined uses.
Special Revenue Funds
Special Revenue funds account for activities supported by revenues that are received or set aside
for a specific purpose that is legally restricted. These funds are described in greater detail under the
Special Funds tab of this budget document. The City has seven Special Revenue Funds: Public Art
Fund, Police Investigation Fund, Open Space Fund, Municipal Court Fund, Conservation Trust Fund,
Equipment Replacement Fund, and Crime Prevention Fund.
Capital Investment Program Fund
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund account is for financial resources that must be used
for the acquisition, improvements, or construction of major capital projects. The CIP is funded by a
transfer from the General Fund in addition to other revenue sources such as grants and lodger’s tax.
The 10‐year Capital Investment Plan lists approved and anticipated capital projects of the City and is
located in the CIP tab of this budget document.
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund
In June 2021, the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority dba Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) adopted
Resolution 17‐2021, authorizing the issuance of bonds to be used for public improvements within
the I‐70/Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan Area (Plan Area). The 2022 budget includes a new
fund to pay for capital improvement projects on public property. Each year, for the duration of the
fund, RWR will transfer a payment to the fund to be used for project expenditures. The estimated
budget for the life of the fund is included in the RWR Bond Projects tab of this budget document.
Recreation Center Fund
The Recreation Center Fund was a governmental fund, discontinued in 2020, whereby the expense
of providing goods and services to the general public on a continuing basis was financed or
recovered primarily through user charges. However, the Recreation Center Fund was not self‐
sufficient and did not account for internal services such as information technology and human
resources costs which were covered under the General Fund. Now that user charges are
insufficient to cover the operations of the Recreation Center Fund, Recreation Center revenues
and expenditures were accounted for in the General Fund beginning in 2020.
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Governmental Fund Types
General Fund Special Revenue Funds
Public Art Fund
Police Investigation Fund
Open Space Fund
Municipal Court Fund
Conservation Trust Fund
Equipment Replacement Fund
Crime Prevention/
Code Enforcement
Fund
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Investing 4 the Future (2E)Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Fund
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Budget Process & Timeline
In accordance with the City Charter, the annual budget process and timeline are outlined in the
Budget in Brief section of this budget document.
Procurement Planning
All City purchases of goods or services are made in accordance with the State of Colorado Revised
Statutes, Wheat Ridge City Charter, and the City’s Purchasing Guidelines.
Financial Reporting
The City’s accounting records are audited by an independent certified public accounting firm
following the conclusion of each fiscal year in accordance with the City Charter and state law. The
City Manager and Administrative Services Director prepare a set of Audited Financial Statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applicable to state and local
governments established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for
governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. The Audited Financial Statements show
the status of the City’s finances on the basis of GAAP, along with fund revenues and expenditures on
both a GAAP basis and budget basis for comparison purposes.
Debt Management Policy
The City Council adopted a Debt Management Policy in June of 2011. This policy is included in this
section of the budget document.
Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy
The City Council adopted an Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy in June of 2011. This policy is
included in this section of the budget document.
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The City of Wheat Ridge (City) recognizes the importance of long-range financial planning in order to
meet its capital project and improvement needs. The following debt management policy provides
guidance on the issuance of debt to help ensure that the City maintains a sound debt position and
that its credit quality is protected. As such, the policy allows for an appropriate balance between
establishing debt parameters while also providing flexibility to respond to unforeseen circumstances
and new opportunities. Responsibility and Administration of Policy
The primary responsibility for developing long-term financing recommendations rests with the City
Manager. During the annual budget process, and at any other time during the year that may be war-
ranted, the City Manager will work with the Administrative Services Director and the City Treasurer
(the internal working group) to determine if there is a need for long-term financing consideration.
As part of the determination process, the internal working group shall review the financing needs
outlined by the Capital Investment Program (see below) to analyze the capital financing needs
compared with available resources. The internal working group will also provide recommendations
regarding refunding and restructuring of existing debt.
Once the determination is made by the internal working group to pursue finance borrowing,
refunding, or restructuring of debt, the City Manager shall prepare and present to City Council a
resolution of intent to issue debt and authorizing City staff to proceed with the necessary
preparations. The City Charter (Chapter XII – Municipal Funding) outlines the specific approvals (e.g.,
voter authorization, a majority vote by City Council, etc.) that are required in order for the City to
issue various types of debt, and this policy will be administered in conformity with the City Charter.
The City Manager and City Treasurer will review the Debt Management Policy annually in
connection with the City’s annual budget process to ensure that the City is adhering to the
framework outlined in this policy and make recommendations to revise the policy as needed.
Capital Investment Program
The Capital Investment Program (CIP) will be utilized to identify capital projects and/or
improvements that are part of the City’s strategic vision and economic development efforts.
The CIP will cover, at a minimum, a 10-year period and provide a projection of the
financing needs required to implement the CIP. The CIP will include the associated ongoing
operations and maintenance costs of such capital assets and/or improvements so that the total
costs of the projects are considered. The CIP will be updated annually by the City’s Public Works
Director as part of the budget process.
Financial Policies
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY
Adopted by City Council June 2011
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Purpose of Debt
Incurrence of debt or long-term borrowing will only be used for the purpose of providing financing
for capital assets, which include but are not limited to buildings, infrastructure, land acquisition, and
purchase of significant equipment. The City, under no circumstances, will issue debt or borrow funds
to finance City operations and maintenance costs.
The City will strive to maximize the use of pay-as-you-go financing for capital projects and
improvements. Debt borrowing will be considered when annual revenues and accumulation of fund
balances are not sufficient to provide the necessary funding for such projects.
Types of Debt
The types of debt instruments to be used by the City may include:
• General Obligation and Revenue Bonds
• Short-term notes
• Special or Local Improvement bonds
• Certificates of Participation
• Any other legally recognized security approved by City Council
Although permitted by the City Charter, the City will avoid the issuance of tax or revenue
anticipation notes.
Additionally, the City will strive to secure a fixed-rate structure when issuing debt. The City will
consider a variable rate structure when market conditions favor this type of issuance, and when
feasible, ensure there is a maximum interest rate provided within the variable rate structure.
Credit enhancements will be used only in instances where the anticipated present value savings in
terms of reduced interest expense exceeds the cost of the credit enhancement.
Level of Debt
The City’s aggregate amount of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness outstanding will not
exceed three percent (3%) of the actual valuation of the taxable property within the City, as shown
by the last preceding assessment. In determining the amount of indebtedness outstanding, the City
will adhere with the computation guidelines as established by City Charter.
The City will strive to maintain its annual debt service costs (principal and interest) for its
governmental activities at a level of no greater than 10% of general fund expenditures. The
repayment terms of the debt will not exceed the useful life of the capital asset financed. Further,
the City will seek level or declining debt repayment schedules and will not issue debt that provides
for a balloon principal payment reserved at the end of the term of the issue. Moreover, the City
will also strive to obtain redemption terms that allow for the prepayment of debt without paying a
redemption penalty.
Debt Issuance Practices
As part of its debt issuance process, the City will at all times manage its debt and sustain its financial
position in order to secure and maintain an Aa/AA or higher bond rating. The City will market its
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debt through the use of a competitive bid process when issuing general obligation debt. The
competitive bid process will also be used for other debt issuances unless time, interest rates, and/or
other factors make it more favorable for the City to use a negotiated process.
If needed, the City will hire an independent financial advisor and any other professional service
provider (e.g., bond counsel) to assist in the structuring of the debt transaction and to provide
overall guidance throughout the process.
Guidelines for Refunding
The City shall consider refunding (advance and current refunding) outstanding debt whenever an
analysis indicates the potential for net present value (NPV ) savings of at least three percent (3%) can
be achieved. The City may also consider refunding outstanding bonds to remove existing restrictive
covenants.
The City shall also consider restructuring its existing debt in order to extend the payment terms to
meet cash flow needs if deemed beneficial to the City’s long-term financial and strategic planning.
Post Issuance Management
The City will invest its debt proceeds in accordance with the City’s investment policy and statutory
requirements. Funds will be invested in instruments and with related maturities that will provide the
liquidity needed to meet the cash flow needs of each project. In this regard, the City Treasurer will
prepare a cash flow projection to determine the availability of funds available to be invested and
their respective required maturities.
The City will comply with all arbitrage rebate requirements as established by the Internal Revenue
Service. Arbitrage will be calculated at the end of each fiscal year, and interest earned on the
investment of debt proceeds will be reserved to pay any penalties due. Secondary market dis-
closures requirements established within the terms of the debt transaction will be adhered to and
filed on a timely basis.
The City Treasurer will be responsible for managing the post-issuance requirements listed above
and/or cause any post-issuance requirements to be completed.
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Financial Policies
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE POLICY
Adopted by City Council June 2011
The City of Wheat Ridge has determined it to be a sound, financial practice to maintain adequate
levels of unrestricted fund balance in its General Fund in order to mitigate current and future
risks such as revenue shortfalls and unanticipated expenditures as well as to ensure stable tax
rates. Additionally, the City believes that adequate unrestricted fund balance levels are a critical
consideration to the City’s long-term financial planning. In this regard, the City has established the
following fiscal policy related to its unrestricted fund balance.
Maximum and Minimum Amounts
The City will maintain a minimum unrestricted fund balance of at least two months or
approximately 17%, as recommended by the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA), of
its General Fund operating expenditures. The City’s maximum unrestricted fund balance shall
not exceed 35.0% of General Fund operating expenditures. Not precluding the aforementioned
minimum and maximum percentages, the City will annually target to maintain a 25.0% unrestricted
fund balance percentage level as part of its annual budget process.
Use of Funds
While targeting to maintain an annual unrestricted fund balance of 25.0%, the City understands
there may be circumstances that warrant that the City use these funds temporarily. The City has
established the following instances where it may elect to use these funds:
• An economic downturn in which revenues are below budget
• Unexpected and unappropriated costs to service and maintain current City
operations
• Unexpected and non-budgeted emergencies, natural disaster costs, and/or litigation
• Grant matching
• Early retirement of debt
• To cover deficits in other funds due to a shortfall in budgeted revenues
• Capital asset acquisition, construction and improvement projects
The use of the unrestricted fund balance for the above permitted events which cause the
unrestricted fund balance to fall below the targeted 25% level will require a majority vote by
City Council. Use of the restricted fund balance which causes the unrestricted fund balance to fall
below the minimum required level of 17% will require a super majority vote by Council.
Terms for Replenishing
In instances where the City elects to use its unrestricted fund balance for capital asset acquisition,
construction and improvement projects, the City shall replenish the unrestricted fund balance
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to its previous level as soon as possible, but only after the City’s current operational needs
are met, and in no case, more than two years subsequent in which the unrestricted fund
balance was used. For any and all other instances, as permitted by this policy, in which the
City elects to use its unrestricted fund balance, the City will replenish the unrestricted fund
balance as soon as revenues are available, but only after the City’s current operational needs have
been met.
Excess Funds
In the event the City has accumulated its permitted, maximum unrestricted fund balance of
35.0%, the City, at the discretion and determination of City Council and the City Manager, will
designate such excess funds for the following purposes:
• Reserves for equipment replacement
• Repair and maintenance of City facilities
• Funding of infrastructure improvements
Review of Policy
The City Treasurer will review the Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy annually in connection with the
City’s annual budgeting process to ensure that the City is maintaining adequate unrestricted fund
balance levels. Additionally, at least every three years, the City Manager will review the policy and
will make recommendations for modification as deemed appropriate. This policy was written using
the guidelines set forth by the GFOA. As such, any updates issued by the GFOA shall be
considered by the City Manager when making recommendations for modifications to this
policy.
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Adjusted - Adjusted, as used in the department and division summaries within the budget document,
represents the budget, including any mid-year adjustments. Mid-year adjustments, increasing a
department’s budget, are approved by City Council via the adoption of a supplemental budget
appropriation. Other mid-year adjustments within a department’s budget may be made via budget
revisions, moving funds from one or more accounts within a division or department to another account
within that division or department. The adjusted budget figures in this document include any adjustments
made through July 31 of the previous budget year.
Admission/Amusement Tax - An excise tax of four percent, effective January 1, 1986, levied on each
person who pays to gain admission or access to a performance of a motion picture or to the use of lanes
and pinsetters for bowling balls in a bowling alley located in Wheat Ridge. Effective January 1, 1989, the
City added miniature golf to the classification and required an admission tax to be levied.
Adopted - Adopted, as used in the department and division summaries within the budget document,
represents the budget as approved by the City Council.
All Funds Budget - The “all funds budget” is the total of the appropriations for all of the funds.
Allocation - Funds that are apportioned or designated to a program, function, or activity.
Appropriation - The legal authorization by City Council to make expenditures and/or to incur obligations
for specific purposes.
Assessed Valuation - A valuation set upon real estate or other property by a government as a basis for
levying taxes. The County Assessor determines the assessed valuation of residential and commercial
property as a percentage of its actual value using an established base year for calculating the property
values.
Assigned Fund Balance - amounts a government intends to use for a specific purpose; intent can be
expressed by the governing body or by an official or body to which the governing body delegates the
authority.
Balanced Budget - Pursuant to Chapter X, Section 10.5 of the City of Wheat Ridge Charter, the total
proposed expenditures shall not exceed the total estimated revenue.
Budget - The City’s operational and functional plan is balancing expenditures for a fiscal year with the
expected income or revenue for the fiscal year. A budget identifies the various programs, goals,
activities, expectations, and results/benefits.
Bond - Most often, a written promise to pay a specified sum of money (called the face value or principal
amount) at a specified date or dates in the future, called the maturity date(s), together with periodic
interest at a specified fixed rate.
Budget Message - A summary and general discussion of the proposed budget accompanying the budget
document. The budget message is presented in writing by the City Manager.
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Business License Fees - Effective December 1986, the City imposed an annual business license fee for all
vendors doing business within the City limits of Wheat Ridge. A $5 first-time application fee is charged
for new businesses, and an annual renewal fee of $20 (effective January 1, 2004) is charged on January 1
of each year and collected with the January sales tax return form.
Capital Assets - Assets of a long-term character that are intended to continue to help or be used beyond
one year, such as land, buildings, and improvements.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - A comprehensive program that projects the financing and
construction of major durable and fixed assets, such as streets, buildings, parks, water, and sewer lines.
Capital Outlay - Those items such as equipment, machinery, vehicles, or furniture included in the
operating budget and necessary for the delivery of services.
Committed Fund Balance - amounts constrained to specific purposes by a government itself, using its
highest level of decision-making authority; to be reported as Committed, amounts cannot be used for
any other purpose unless the government takes the same highest-level action to remove or change the
constraint.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - CDBG funds are received annually from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds are restricted to community development
projects that benefit low and moderate-income residents in the City and help eliminate blight conditions.
Contingency - Funds appropriated to cover unexpected expenses that may occur during the budgeted year.
Debt - An obligation resulting from the borrowing of money or from the purchase of goods and services.
Department - A department is a component of the overall City organization. Often including multiple
divisions, it is headed by a director and has an established specific and unique set of goals and
objectives to provide services to the public and organization (e.g., Administrative Services, Police, Public
Works, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, etc.).
Encumbrances (encumbered) - An encumbrance reserves funds within a budget account for a specified
dollar amount for unperformed contracts for goods or services. They cease to be encumbrances when
paid, canceled, or when the actual liability is created.
Enhanced Sales Tax Incentive Program (ESTIP) - An economic development program to encourage the
establishment and/or substantial expansion of retail sales tax-generating businesses through the share
back of sales tax revenues above a negotiated base amount.
Estimated - As used throughout the budget document, this term represents an anticipated year-end
expenditure or revenue.
Expenditures - The use of financial resources for the operations of the City. Each expenditure results in a
decrease in net financial resources. They include such items as employee salaries, operation supplies, and
capital outlays.
Fee - A charge levied to a user of a specific good or service in direct exchange for that good or service.
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Fiscal Year - A 12-month period of time to which the annual budget applies, and, at the end of which, a
governmental unit determines its financial positions and results of its operations.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) - A personnel position financed for the equivalent of 40 hours per week for
52 weeks. For example, a 0.5 FTE could work 20 hours per week for 52 weeks or 40 hours per week for
26 weeks.
Fund - Each individual fund is a separate accounting entity having its own assets, liabilities, revenues,
and expenditures. City financial resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based on
legal or administrative restrictions or requirements.
Fund Balance - The net difference between expenditures and revenues at the end of the fiscal year.
GASB - Government Accounting Standards Board.
General Fund - The fund used to account for all financial resources not specifically earmarked for other
purposes. The General Fund is the primary operating fund for the City of Wheat Ridge.
Grants - Contributions or gifts of cash or other assets from another government or a private or non-
profit entity. Grants are generally to be used or expended for a specific purpose, activity, or facility.
Interest Income - Interest Income is the amount of revenue earned on investments and cash deposits.
The guidelines for generating this source of revenue are found in the investment policies of the City. The
revenue is used to fund City programs.
Intergovernmental Revenue - Revenues levied by one government but shared on a predetermined basis
with another government or class of governments (grants, loans, vehicle/highway tax, etc.).
Jefferson County Road and Bridge Tax - Each County in the State maintains a county road and bridge fund
for road and bridge construction, maintenance, and administration, funded by a mill levy property tax.
Each municipality located in any county is entitled to receive the revenue accruing to said funds for
the purpose of construction and maintenance of roads and streets located within the City’s boundaries.
Legally, this is the only use for these funds.
License Revenue - A fee for conducting business within the City of Wheat Ridge. This fee is typically
levied on beer or liquor, construction, and a variety of other regulated businesses.
Liquor Hearing Fees - The City charges $500 per each new liquor license location.
Liquor Occupational Tax - An occupation tax levied on all operators licensed to sell various classifications
of liquor within the City limits. Operators are billed annually based on a schedule and classification set
by municipal code.
Lodger’s Tax - An excise tax, effective January 1, 1986, levied on the price paid or charged for the lease,
rental, or furnishing of rooms or other public accommodations in any hotel, apartment hotel, guest
house, guest ranch, mobile home, auto camp, trailer court or park, or any other place furnishing rooms or
other accommodations. In 1998, voters approved an increase of Lodger’s Tax to 10%. The tax levied and
collected is at the rate of 10% of the purchase price paid and is in lieu of the City’s sales tax. The
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Lodger’s Tax is divided between the General, CIP, and Crime Prevention Funds.
MAPO - Multiple Assembly of Procurement Officials. A cooperative organization with other municipal,
County, special district, and school districts for the sole purpose of obtaining the highest level of value
for taxpayers by collectively issuing solicitations for goods and services commonly required by local
government agencies.
Materials and Supplies - Include administrative costs such as office supplies, operating supplies,
photocopy and printing expenses, postage, oil, gas, etc.
Mill Levy - Rate by which assessed valuation is multiplied to determine the tax rate. A mill is 1/10 of one
cent or $1.00 of tax for each $1,000 of assessed value. The City of Wheat Ridge has a property tax mill
levy of 1.83 mills. Other taxing entities such as fire, water, sanitation, and school districts have mill levies
as well.
Motor Vehicle Registration Fees - State law requires payment of an annual registration fee for all
vehicles. The amount of the fee is based on the class and use of the vehicle. Fees collected by the County
are allocated among the County and cities within the County on the basis of the number of vehicles
registered in each city and the unincorporated area of the County. The revenue received by a county,
city, or town from the registration fees must be spent on the construction or maintenance of roads and
bridges.
Municipal Court Fines - All fines are set by the court for each violator within legally set limits. Traffic
tickets, summons, jury trials, and forfeitures are received by the Finance Division from the Municipal
Court as city revenue.
Non-spendable Fund Balance - amounts that are not in a spendable form (such as inventory) or are
required to be maintained intact (such as the corpus of an endowment fund).
Operating Budget - The annual operating budget is the primary means by which most of the financing,
acquisition, spending and service delivery activities of a government are controlled.
Other Services and Charges - Includes such items as dues, subscriptions, travel and training expenses,
professional fees, and utility charges.
Park and Recreation Fees - The fees and charges assessed for recreation programs, activities, and
services reflect the direct costs of the program plus 30% to cover administrative costs. Direct costs include
supplies, referees, staff time, and other direct expenditures made by the City to operate a specific
program. Administrative fees reflect the cost of items such as utilities, brochure publications,
permanent staff time, janitorial work, and building maintenance. Only a portion of these expenses is
covered.
Personnel Services - Compensation for direct labor of persons in the employment of the City; includes
salaries, wages, and benefits for full-time, part-time, and temporary work, including overtime and
similar compensation.
Planning and Development Fee - The City requires that an application fee be paid for all rezoning
requests and site plan reviews. These rezoning requests must then meet posting, publication, and public
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hearing requirements established by the City.
Police Records/Search Fees - These fees reimburse the City for costs related to the release of records.
Priority Based Budgeting - A resource alignment tool using a prioritization methodology that the City
has adopted in order to measure the City’s financial health and wellness.
Property Tax - A tax levied by the City on the assessed valuation of all taxable property located within the
City calculated using the mill levy.
Restricted Fund Balance - amounts constrained to specific purposes by their providers (such as grantors,
bondholders, and higher levels of government), through constitutional provisions, or by enabling legislation.
RFP - Request for Proposal.
Sales Tax - All sales, transfers, or consumption of tangible personal property with the City shall be
subject to sales and/or use tax, unless specifically exempted from taxation, at a rate of 3.5% (effective
January 1, 2017).
Short-Term Rental (STR)- A dwelling unit, or portion of a dwelling unit, that is used for lodging for a
period of less than 30 consecutive days. In 2021, Council adopted regulations addressing the licensing,
taxation, and operational considerations of STRs.
State Cigarette Tax - The State taxes wholesale distributors of cigarettes. State tax stamps are issued to
the distributors as evidence of payment. Counties and cities receive a distribution from the State. The
amount received is based upon the proportion of State sales tax collected in each municipality and
unincorporated areas of the counties.
State Highway Users’ Tax Fund (HUTF) - The Highway Users’ Tax Fund is comprised of several revenue
sources. The first is the net revenues derived from the imposition of any license or registration fee,
from any “ton-mile” or “passenger-mile” tax, from penalty or judicial assessments, from certain
miscellaneous collections, and from excise taxes on gasoline or other liquid motor fuel. The second
source is the additional revenue raised by excise taxes on gasoline or other liquid motor fuel. The third
source is an allocation from the State as a partial replacement for the revenue loss due to the repeal of
the Noble Bill in 1987. Funds received from the base HUTF revenues may be used for engineering,
reconstruction, maintenance, repair, equipment, improvement, and administration of streets and roads.
Not more than 5% of these funds may be used on administration. Revenues from the additional motor
fuel taxes and the General Fund money may be used for new construction, safety improvements,
maintenance, and capacity improvements; none may be used for administrative purposes.
Strategic Goals - Outcome of vision statements established by the Mayor and City Council to guide the
goals, activities, expectations, results/benefits, organizational structure, and appropriation of responsibility
of the City Manager to cause strategic goals to be carried out, through the various executive and
administrative authority and powers (including budgetary powers) set out in the Wheat Ridge Charter.
Swimming Pool Fees - Admission and lesson fees charged for the use of the City Swimming pool.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) - Tax increment financing may be used in accordance with Colorado
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Urban Renewal Law. In such cases, tax bases can be frozen for a period of time whereby incremental
taxes in excess of the frozen base are typically used to provide redevelopment.
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights (TABOR) - Colorado voters passed the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights (Article X,
Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution) in November of 1992. The amendment restricts the City’s total
revenue growth to prior year revenue plus the Denver-Boulder Consumer Price Index and a growth
measure, which only includes net new construction, net changes in taxable/non-taxable properties, and
annexed property. The amendment also requires each government to establish an emergency reserve
of 3.0% of all non-exempt funds.
Telephone Occupation Tax - A tax levied on and against each telephone utility company operating
within the City, a tax on the occupation and business of maintaining a telephone exchange and lines
connected therewith in the City and of supplying local exchange telephone service to the inhabitants of
the City.
TOD – Transit Oriented Development. In Wheat Ridge, the Wheat Ridge Ward Station area is considered a TOD.
Transfer Payments - The transfer of money from one fund to another.
Unassigned Fund Balance - amounts that are available for any purpose; these amounts are reported
only in the General Fund.
Urban Renewal Area - A designated area with boundaries established for the purpose of eliminating slum
or blighted areas within the City. This designation makes the area eligible for various funding and allows for
the clearing of such areas for development or redevelopment.
Use Tax – Use tax is a compensating tax equal to the City sales tax, due on all items on which no local
sales tax was paid or on which a lesser local sales tax was paid.
Vehicle Ownership Tax - A tax paid by owners of motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, and trailer
coaches in lieu of any ad valorem taxes. The amount of the tax paid is a function of the class, age,
and value of the vehicle. Generally, the amount of the tax paid decreases with the age of the vehicle.
Specific ownership taxes for Class A vehicles, which include any motor vehicle, truck, tractor, trailer, or
semitrailer used to transport persons or property over public highways for compensation, are paid to
the State. The State distributes this revenue among counties based upon the proportion that state
highway mileage in the County bears to the total state highway system. There are no restrictions on
the use of this revenue. All other classes of specific ownership are paid to the County. The Jefferson
County Treasurer then distributes this revenue based upon the amount that the property tax collected by
the County and each political and governmental subdivision bears in relation to all the property taxes
collected in the County.
Xcel Company Franchise Fee - A franchise payment is accepted by the City from Xcel Energy in lieu of all
occupancy or occupation and license taxes and all other special taxes, assessments, or exercises on the
right to do business. Revenues are derived from the imposition of a three percent fee on the gross
revenue from the sale of gaseous fuel and electricity within the corporate limits of the City.
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