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Public Comment on Agenda Items
1. 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation
2. Staff Report(s)
3. Elected Officials’ Report(s)
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Patrick Goff, City Manager DATE: September 8, 2023 (for Study Session of September 18, 2023)
SUBJECT: Proposed 2024 Budget
On September 18, 2023, the proposed 2024 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 2024 Budget Message is included which summarizes the various components of the proposed budget. Prior Action
• July 1, 2023 – The 2024 City Budget Process page launched on
WhatsUpWheatRidge.com. One comment was received by September 8, pertaining to the need for investment in the City’s stormwater system and the suggestion of a stormwater utility fee to fund ongoing maintenance and upkeep
• July 17, 2023 – the Community Partners Grant Program Committee presented their
recommendations to City Council. Council provided consensus for $200,000 in outside agency funding in the 2024 proposed budget
• September 8, 2023 – proposed 2024 budget books were distributed to City Council, made available in the City Clerk’s Office for public review and made available online for the
public to review Future Action:
• September 18, 2023– City Manager and staff presents budget to City Council during the
study session and City Council takes comment from the public
• October 9, 2023 – as required by Section 10.7 of the Wheat Ridge City Charter a public hearing will be conducted to provide an additional opportunity for residents to comment on the proposed budget prior to its adoption. Notification of the public hearing will be
made on the City Website, City Facebook page, and in the Jeffco Transcript.
• October 9, 2023 – as required by Section 10.9 of the Wheat Ridge City Charter, the budget shall be adopted by resolution on or before the final day (December 15, 2023) established by state statute for the certification of the next year’s tax levy to the county
Proposed 2024 Budget September 8, 2023 (for Study Session of September 18, 2023)
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The proposed 2024 budget includes the following:
• A General Fund budget in the amount of $48,634,419
• An unrestricted fund balance of $8,319,913 or 17% of expenditures plus 3% emergency reserves ($1,459,033)
• A General Fund transfer of $3,825,000 to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund
($825,000 from ARPA funds)
• A General Fund transfer of $100,000 to the Equipment Replacement Fund
• Proposed CIP Fund budget in the amount of $16,582,667
• Proposed Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Project Fund budget in the amount of $10,587,210
• Proposed 2E Fund budget in the amount of $3,500,300
• Special Revenue Funds budgets in the amount of $10,756,198
• Proposed budget (all funds) in the amount of $90,060,794 Staff is looking for City Council direction and consensus on the proposed budget. If you have any questions prior to the September 18 Study Session, please do not hesitate to ask.
The 2024 proposed budget message, found on pages 13-23 of the budget book, is included below: As we move into the next chapter of Wheat Ridge’s story, the future is very bright. Recession
talks continue but fewer economists are predicting a significant downturn in the economy, as
they were just a few months ago. Wheat Ridge has experienced a slight slowdown in the
economy in 2023, but financial reserves are strong and the pipeline of future residential and
commercial development is robust. The 2024 Proposed Budget reflects this conservative
optimism for the future and will continue to provide a base level of programs and services.
In this next chapter the City will continue to invest in equitable infrastructure improvements
across the City. The 2024 Proposed Budget includes over $27 million in grant funding and $8
million in Urban Renewal Authority bond funds which will supplement other revenues to
complete priority projects. Some of these projects include major road reconstruction such as the
Improve Wadsworth project, beautification projects such as aesthetic improvements to the
Youngfield corridor, multi-modal projects including a new Wadsworth sidewalk between 32nd
and 35th Avenues, enhanced bike lanes on 32nd Avenue and pedestrian connectivity
improvements at the Wheat Ridge Ward commuter rail station and facility improvements at the
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, the community crown jewel.
In addition, after receiving substantial support from residents to extend the City’s one-half of one
cent sales tax, City Council approved ballot language for the 2023 election to extend the tax for
priority infrastructure projects throughout the City. This budget does not include expenditures for
those improvements. However, if the ballot question is approved by voters on November 7th,
bonds netting $75 million in project funds will be issued in 2024 and later for sidewalk
connectivity, bike lanes, road repairs, and drainage improvements throughout the city.
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The City will continue to focus on engaging with residents in 2024 to ensure that our local
government is responsive to current needs and forward thinking in planning for future priorities.
The Let’s Talk Neighborhood Engagement program will transition into the next phase of
community engagement – Let’s Talk Wheat Ridge. This next phase will include updates to the
Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation Master, Economic Development Strategy,
Stormwater Master Plan, Sustainability Action Plan and Residential Waste Management
Strategy.
WHEAT RIDGE 2035 VISION TOPICS The Mayor, City Council, and staff work together periodically to develop and update a strategic plan that includes a vision, goals, and priorities. Staff used the vision topics and strategic
priorities to guide the development of and prioritize projects for the 2023 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 OVERALL SUMMARY The total 2024 Proposed Budget, including the General Fund, two capital funds, eight special
revenue funds, and the 2E Investing 4 the Future Bond Fund, is $90,060,794. The Budget is
based on projected revenues of $80,883,877. The beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at $46,553,710, which brings the total available funds to $127,437,587. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $37,376,793.
General Fund $48,634,419
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund $16,582,667
RWR Bond Projects Fund $10,587,210
Special Revenue Funds $10,756,198
2E Investing 4 the Future Bond Fund $3,500,300
Total $90,060,794
General Fund
General Fund revenue is projected at $47,155,947, which is a 2.8% increase compared to 2023 year-end estimated revenues and a 1.9% increase compared to the original 2023 budget. The slight increase in 2024 projected revenue is from sales and property taxes. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at $18,304,374, which brings the total available
funds for the General Fund to $65,460,321.
Proposed 2024 Budget September 8, 2023 (for Study Session of September 18, 2023)
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General Fund expenditures total $48,634,419, excluding transfers. General Fund expenditures represent a 2.1% decrease compared to the adjusted 2023 Budget. The ending fund balance for
the General Fund is projected at $12,900,902, of which $8,319,913 (17% 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. In addition, TABOR requires that the City maintain a 3% emergency reserve which
brings the total projected City reserves in 2024 to 20% of operating expenditures. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund CIP Fund revenue is projected at $16,046,467 ($3.825 million transferred from the General Fund), which is a 9% decrease compared to 2023 estimated revenue, mostly due to the timing of
when grant revenue is received for the Improve Wadsworth project. In addition, the beginning
fund balance for 2024 is projected at $10,592,409, which brings the total available funds for the CIP Fund to $26,638,876. CIP expenditures total $16,582,667, which is a 50% decrease compared to the adjusted 2023
Budget. The large decrease is primarily due to the timing of the Improve Wadsworth project.
This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $10,056,209. The 2024 Proposed CIP Budget includes the following projects: • $11.2 million to finalize the first phase of the Improve Wadsworth project and to start the second phase.
• $3.1 million for annual street preventative maintenance
• $1.7 million for design, environmental and right-of-way for the Wadsworth sidewalk,
32nd to 35th
• $200,000 for stormwater master plan
• $140,000 for City-wide roadway striping maintenance
• $125,000 for the City's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
• $100,000 for City-wide ADA infrastructure improvements
• $67,000 for a traffic signal improvements
• $27,000 for public works facilities improvements
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) issued bonds in November 2021 in the net amount of $37.5 million for public improvements within the I-70/Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Area. This Budget includes a 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 2024 Proposed Budget includes $10,587,210 in revenues from the bonds and $10,587,210 in expenditures for the following projects:
• $3.9 million for Youngfield Streetscape project, including public art
• $1.0 million for I-70/32nd Avenue bike lanes
• $450,000 for contribution to RTD bus terminal at Clear Creek Crossing
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• $220,000 for Youngfield bridge maintenance
• $1.2 million for 38th and Kipling interchange improvements, including public art
• $300,000 for Recreation Center heating and recovery unit replacement
• $300,000 for Recreation Center bridge repair
• $100,000 for Recreation Center electronic message board
• $2.9 million for Ward TOD multimodal improvements
• $200,000 for 44th and Eldridge traffic signal replacement design
The future RWR Bond Projects Fund includes environmental and design for Tabor Street multimodal improvements, Ward TOD multimodal improvements, and infrastructure improvements for the redevelopment of the American Motel site.
Special Revenue Fund – Open Space
Open Space revenue is projected at $3,664,214, which is a 25% decrease compared to the 2023 estimated revenue. The large decrease is due to a transfer of ARPA and Stadium District funding from the General Fund in 2023. The beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at $6,429,639, which brings the total available funds for the Open Space Fund to $10,093,853.
Open Space projects for 2024 include:
• The Green at 38th project
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Fruitdale Park playground replacement
• Clear Creek Trail east portal feasibility study
• Reconstruction of Panorama Park tennis courts and other park improvements
• Miscellaneous open space and park improvements
Funding is also appropriated for six parks maintenance and three forestry employees. Open Space expenditures total $8,029,870, which is a 6.7% increase compared to the adjusted 2023 Budget. This will provide a projected ending fund balance of $2,063,983, of which $1,443,655 is
restricted to park and trail improvements at the Wheat Ridge Ward station area and Fruitdale Park. The future five-year Open Space Budget proposes the continuation of miscellaneous open space and park improvements, Phase III of Prospect Park improvements, Johnson Park trailhead
improvements and funding for Parks employees. Special Revenue Fund – Conservation Trust Conservation Trust revenue is projected at $468,781, which is a slight decrease compared to the
2023 estimated revenue. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at
$427,035, which brings the total available funds for the Conservation Trust Fund to $895,816. Conservation Trust projects for 2024 include:
• Recreation facilities maintenance projects
• The Green at 38th
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• Resurface of tennis and basketball courts
• Miscellaneous park maintenance projects
Conservation Trust expenditures total $767,950, which is a slight increase compared to the adjusted 2023 Budget. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $127,866.
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 playground replacements at Hayward, Louise Turner and Prospect Parks. 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, Wheat Ridge Housing Fund, 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. 2024 revenues from the temporary 0.5% sales and use tax and interest are
projected at $5,350,323. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at
$8,801,518 which brings the total available funds for the 2E Fund to $14,151,841. 2E Fund expenditures total $3,500,300, all of which are designated for debt service on the 2E bonds. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $10,651,541.
SHORT-TERM FISCAL CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES Sales Tax and General Fund Revenue The 2023 Estimated and 2024 Proposed Budgets project slowing sales tax revenue growth. Sales tax, the City's largest revenue source, is projected to decrease by 0.2% in 2023 compared to 2022
year-end sales tax revenues and decrease by 5.2% compared to the 2023 Adopted Budget. The
2024 sales tax revenue is projected to increase by 2.4% compared to the 2023 year-end estimate, to account for retail development currently in the pipeline. Overall, total General Fund revenue for 2023 is projected to decrease by 15% compared to 2022
year-end revenue. This large decrease is primarily due to a $4 million ARPA contribution from
Congress in 2022 and higher than normal building use tax in 2022 from Clear Creek Crossing and other private property developments. When compared to the 2023 Adopted Budget, total General Fund revenue is projected to come in at about 1.0% less than expected. This decrease is primarily due to a slowdown in sales tax revenue.
Retail Development in the Pipeline Although the overall economy may be cooling, Wheat Ridge is fortunate to have significant retail development in the pipeline which in anticipated to open in late 2023 and throughout 2024.
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The Gold’s Marketplace at 26th and Kipling is continuing to reinvent itself and will see new retail offerings in the near future including Illegal Pete’s, Live Slow Brewing, Rich Spirit Bagels
and Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli. The Clear Creek Crossing development is focusing on the Lookout
portion of the development which will include several new restaurants. In addition, two hotels are currently in predevelopment stages at Clear Creek Crossing. The Ridge at 38 is continuing its resurgence as the City’s main street with the recent addition of Wolf and Wildflower and GetRight’s Bakery and Little Brazil, Hwaro Sushi, Rolling Smoke, and Huckleberry Roasters in
the coming months. The Applewood Shopping Center remains the City’s primary shopping
center which recently added Nothing Bundt Cakes, Eyeglass World, and Romeo’s Pizza and will soon see Chick-fil-A, Valvoline and a new Wendy’s at 32nd and Youngfield in the building previously owned by FirstBank. A very conservative growth in sales tax revenues from these new retail establishments has been included in the 2024 Proposed Budget.
Inflation Inflation has decreased in Colorado but is still higher than the national average. Colorado’s 12-month inflation rate decreased from 7.7% to 4.7% over the last year. However, this rate has dramatically outpaced the national average of 3.3%. Although there have been decreases in costs
for energy, apparel and durables, significant increases still exist in food, housing, fuels and
utilities, recreation and services. The 2024 Proposed Budget reflects those increases. 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 received a total of $7,873,279, half of which was received in 2021, and the other half was received in 2022. All funds must be encumbered by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2026. 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 On April 4, 2022, City Council provided direction regarding the City’s use of the revenues from
ARPA. By the end of 2023, the City will have spent approximately $4.6 million on the following categories in the table below and the 2024 Proposed Budget includes $1.5 million in ARPA spending requests.
ARPA Category Description Total 2021-2023 2024
COVID Mitigation
and Prevention
Testing, vaccine program,
sanitation, technology, etc.
$613,480 $420,354 $95,000
Assistance to
Households
Homelessness and housing
initiatives
$2,332,275 $949,907 $270,279
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Food Insecurity &
Assistance to
Low-Income
Populations
Through Community Table,
impacts to low-income
households disproportionately
affected by the pandemic
$146,000 $73,000 $36,500
Behavioral
Healthcare
Clinician in Wheat Ridge High
School and Community
Prevention and Engagement
Program
$481,000 $227,000 $127,000
Preventing and
Responding
to Violence
Telephone Reporting Unit
staffing and victims’ services
$753,872 $230,194 $158,900
Parks Projects Parks and Recreation unfunded
capital projects*
$1,696,652 $1,680,523 $0
Water
Infrastructure
Stormwater repair and
maintenance*
$1,850,000 $1,025,000 $825,000
Total
$7,873,279 $4,605,978 $1,512,679
*2023 was a significantly wet spring and summer in Wheat Ridge. Several stormwater failures were identified
across the City which were unfunded and required emergency repairs. The ARPA category of “Water
Infrastructure” was originally intended for improvements to the Lean Gulch and Simms Overbank. However, in
order to fund these emergency repairs, this allocation has been redirected. In addition, $225,000 in the ARPA
category of “Parks Projects” which was allocated for Fruitdale Park playground surface installation has been
redirected to stormwater repair and maintenance. The playground surface will be funded through the Open Space
Budget.
Supplemental Budget Requests
The 2023 estimated and 2024 proposed budgets represent conservative revenue projections
and minimal expenditures sufficient to deliver quality services to the community, while
maintaining a minimum fund balance of 17% of expenditures. The proposed 2024 budget
excludes funding for staff, fleet replacement, facility improvements, technology, public safety
programs and other programs and training that the leadership team considers top priority.
Depending on 2023 year-end revenues and expenditures, management may present to Council
supplemental budget appropriation requests in 2024 in order to add key positions, projects,
technology, equipment, and programs. A summary of proposed additions, depending on
revenues, follows:
Category Amount Notes
New Positions $413,014 Amount represents full-year staffing for 5.0
positions. This includes three Police Officers, one
Stormwater Supervisor and one Lead Custodian
offset for the most part by variable employee
savings
Vehicle Replacement
Program
$264,000 Five top priority vehicles have been deferred
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Facility Improvements $127,000 This includes roof and other facility repairs, electrical
upgrades, engineering support and contractual
services for facility repairs
Technology $114,821 This includes tools and technology to help the City
comply with new website accessibility laws,
replacement switches, and access control and
security enhancements
Public Safety Programs $515,400 This includes stormwater priority repairs, an
additional drone for the Police Department and
ebikes for patrol
Other programs and training $83,050 This includes additional comprehensive plan
outreach, additional staffing for recreation
programs, additional court funding and training
TOTAL $1,517,285
Community Partners Grant Program
In 2016, City Council created a resident review committee to make recommendations for grant
contributions to community partners. In 2023, the Committee reviewed applications and
presentations from 26 different community organizations, totally $284,300 in funding requests.
The following are the Committee's recommendations for 2024, totaling $200,000, a $40,000
increase over 2023.
The Action Center $8,100
Active Transportation Advisory Team $1,500
Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. $2,600
Court Appointed Special Advocates $8,000
Colorado Youth for Change $6,800
Community Table $13,000
Family Tree $10,000
Friends of Paha $5,580
Hope Connection and Community $4,100
Jefferson Center for Mental Health $24,300
Jefferson County Library Foundation $1,400
Jewish Family Services $5,000
Lutheran Medical Center Foundation $6,000
Mission Arvada of the Rising Church $6,420
Mountain Phoenix Community School $2,800
Outdoor Lab Foundation $20,000
Regional Air Quality Council $4,000
Seniors’ Resource Center $20,000
Severe Weather Shelter Network $8,000
Sunshine Home Share $3,000
Thrive Industries $5,000
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Wheat Ridge Community Foundation $6,400
Wheat Ridge High School Farmer's 5000 $6,000
Wheat Ridge High School Instrumental Band Boosters $5,500
Wheat Ridge High School STEM $15,000
Wheat Ridge Optimist Club $1,500
TOTAL $200,000
LONG-TERM 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. Interest accrues on the bonds at rates ranging from 3%
to 5% per annum. 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 2024 Proposed Budget,
$3,500,300 is budgeted for the 2024 debt service. The balance of the debt as of December 31,
2024, will be $9,817,000. Based on current revenue estimates, the temporary sales and use tax
rate will expire at the beginning of 2025, after approximately 8 years.
Additionally, the City has the following long-term financial obligations:
Renewal Wheat Ridge
The City's Urban Renewal Authority d/b/a Renewal Wheat Ridge is a component unit of the
City. Renewal Wheat Ridge acquired a loan on May 14, 2014 in the amount of $2.455 million for
the Kipling Ridge commercial center development at 38th and Kipling. The loan accrues interest
at 3.16% per annum. The term of this loan expires in 2023 and will be paid from sales and
property tax incremental revenue from the Kipling Ridge project. Once this loan is retired, the
City's General fund will see a net decrease of approximately $600,000 in expenditures to
Renewal Wheat Ridge, starting in Fiscal Year 2024.
OTHER COMMITMENTS 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.
Annual payments of $80,167, including principal and interest accruing at 5.75%, are due through
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May 1, 2030. For its participation in the community solar garden, the City has received $438,298 in energy credits from Xcel through 2022 which were used to offset lease payments and against energy
consumption at various City facilities. Energy credits have decreased substantially, and both the
2023 and 2024 budgets include only $500 in revenues from Xcel energy credits. A remaining balance of $434,238.35 will remain on the lease at the end of Fiscal Year 2024. LOANS RECEIVABLE
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. Attracting and
retaining the best talent for the City is a high priority. In 2013, the City launched a pay-for-performance compensation model that ties compensation to performance through demonstrated alignment with values (ACTION – Accountability – Change – Teamwork – Integrity – Opportunity – Now!), technical performance and exceptional customer service. The City continues
to implement this pay-for-performance model.
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 positions; and 3) a part-time
employee plan which includes variable non-benefited positions such as lifeguards and seasonal
parks workers. The pay plan was updated in 2022, resulting in wage increases in some grades and movement of some positions. The consultant-led review of the pay plan involved comparing positions against job matches in the Denver/Boulder metro area and aligning compensation appropriately. No changes are recommended for 2024 with the exception of increases to steps
one and seven in the police officer pay plan.
Employees will be eligible for a performance increase on January 1, 2024, based on how well they meet the core values and competencies of the performance management program. The 2024 Proposed Budget includes approximately $980,000 in pay for performance, annual police
department step increases and market and equity increases. This represents a decrease of
approximately 10% over 2023 pay increases. Benefits In 2023, the City began providing a more robust and flexible package to employees by joining
the Colorado Employer Benefit Trust (CEBT). CEBT is a multiple employer trust for public
institutions comprised of over 400 employers with approximately 33,000 employees. CEBT is administered by broker Willis Towers Watson. As a mid-sized employer, the City was limited to
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one medical insurer for several years but by joining CEBT, the City now offers medical plans with both United Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente along with dental, vision, life and disability
benefits.
City employees have the option to choose from four different medical plans; Kaiser’s DHMO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), and United Healthcare’s PPO4 and HDHP2. Both HDHP options are paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) seeded with funds from the City
to help employees save for their health needs. Employees continue to enjoy dental coverage with
Delta Dental and VSP for vision coverage. Additionally, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage is provided by The Standard. While the staff expects medical coverage premiums to increase in 2024, City premiums are budgeted flat to 2023 as any cost escalations can likely be covered by vacancies.
The City currently contributes to a 401(a) retirement plan for nonsworn employees. Employees contribute 4% to the Plan, and the City matches 6% (7% for Department Directors). For sworn employees, the City contributes 11.5%, and employees contribute 10% to the Plan (sworn employees do not contribute to Social Security). Employees also have the option to contribute to
a deferred compensation 457 account.
Staffing Council approved the increase of 2.0 FTE mid-year in 2023; the IT Project Manager to implement the Enterprise Resource Planning system and the Housing Program Administrator
funded in the Wheat Ridge Housing Fund. The 2024 Proposed Budget includes an increase of
only 1.0 FTE for new staffing. This will increase total staffing to 273.25 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.
1.0 FTE Senior Deputy City Clerk – City Clerk’s Office
This new position will help with the demands of the City Clerk’s Office that have evolved over the last several years due to an active constituency, business community and legislature. Additionally, recent events such as the pandemic and the cyber-attack have placed greater focus on the need for the modernization of processes including records management, elections, public
information requests, liquor licensing, and petitions and referendums. The City Clerk’s Office is
currently comprised on one elected City Clerk and one full-time Deputy City Clerk. Overall, the leadership team is working collaboratively to realign staffing resources for maximum efficiency and program excellence. First, to provide greater management, oversight
and capacity over construction of capital projects, a Civil Engineer II position is being
repurposed to a Capital Improvement Projects Manager in the Public Works Department and two Civil Engineer II positions from Community Development are being moved to Public Works as project managers to create a new Capital Projects division. This team will manage the City’s capital projects from design to final construction.
Second, a Community Services Officer from the Police Department, a position which is frequently difficult to fill, is being moved to the Finance division to create a Compliance Officer
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position. This position will be a point person for challenging licensing issues such as short-term rentals, home-occupation businesses, tobacco licensing and general business license violations
and will work in close cooperation with other divisions across the City responsible for enforcing
the Code. CONCLUSIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The City of Wheat Ridge is in a strong financial position, remains resilient and has many opportunities in this next chapter. Thank you to the Mayor and City Council for your unwavering
support, dedication to the community and leadership in building a stronger community. ATTACHMENT: 1. 2024 Proposed Budget
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET
January 1 – December 31
Fiscal Year 2024
ELECTED OFFICIALS
From upper le� to right:
Mayor: Bud Starker; Treasurer: Chris Miller; City Clerk: Steve Kirkpatrick
District I: Judy Hutchinson, Janeece Hoppe; District II: Rachel Hul�n, Scot Ohm
District III: Korey S�tes, Amanda Weaver; District IV: Valerie Nosler Beck, Leah Dozeman
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
ANNUAL BUDGET
Prepared by the Budget Staff
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
City Manager
Patrick Goff
Deputy City Manager
Allison Scheck
Assistant City Manager
Marianne Schilling
Police Chief
Chris Murtha
Director of Parks and Recreation
Karen O’Donnell
Director of Public Works
Maria D’Andrea
Director of Community Development
Lauren Mikulak
Judge
Christopher Randall
CONTENTS AND PRODUCTION
Patrick Goff
Allison Scheck
Marianne Schilling
Mark Colvin
Cole Haselip
Rhiannon Curry
PHOTO CREDITS
Scott Dressel-Martin
Justin LeVett Photography
Blue Hartkopp Photography
Erin Perrin
DEPARTMENT BUDGET CONTACTS
City Treasurer
Chris Miller
City Clerk’s Office, Legislative
Steve Kirkpatrick
Robin Eaton
Municipal Court
Judge Randall
Kersten Armstrong
Community Development
Lauren Mikulak
Tammy Odean
Police Department
Chris Murtha
Michelle Stodden
Public Works
Maria D’Andrea
John Medrano
Parks and Recreation
Karen O’Donnell
Susan Anderson
Brandon Altenburg
Benny Paiz
Administrative Services, City Manager,
City Attorney
Patrick Goff
Allison Scheck
Marianne Schilling
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
City of Wheat Ridge
Residents of Wheat Ridge
City Clerk Steve Kirkpatrick
Mayor Bud Starker and City Council
City Treasurer Chris Miller
Boards and Commissions
City Attorney Gerald Dahl
Judge Christopher Randall
City Manager
Patrick Goff
Chief of Police Chris Murtha Public Works Director Maria D’Andrea
Community Development Director
Lauren Mikulak
Parks and Recreation Director Karen O’Donnell
Deputy City Manager Allison Scheck
Assistant City Manager
Marianne Schilling
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Budget Message .......................................................................................................................... 13
Vision and Goals .......................................................................................................................... 25
Strategic Priorities ....................................................................................................................... 28
Budget in Brief ............................................................................................................................ 33
Revenues & Expenditures Summary ........................................................................................... 49
Budget Summary by Fund ............................................................................................... 49
General Fund Revenues .................................................................................................. 50
General Fund Expenditures ............................................................................................. 51
General Government .................................................................................................................. 55
Legislative ........................................................................................................................ 56
City Attorney ................................................................................................................... 58
Central Charges ............................................................................................................... 60
City Treasurer .............................................................................................................................. 61
City Clerk ..................................................................................................................................... 65
City Manager ............................................................................................................................... 69
City Manager’s Office ...................................................................................................... 69
Economic Development .................................................................................................. 73
Homeless Navigation…………………………………………………………………………………………………….75
Sustainability ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..77
Municipal Court .......................................................................................................................... 79
Administrative Services ............................................................................................................... 83
Administrative Services ................................................................................................... 88
Finance ............................................................................................................................ 90
Human Resources ........................................................................................................... 92
Communications and Engagement .................................................................................. 94
Procurement ................................................................................................................... 96
Information Technology .................................................................................................. 98
Community Development ......................................................................................................... 101
Administration .............................................................................................................. 106
Planning ........................................................................................................................ 108
Building ......................................................................................................................... 110
Engineering…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..112
Police Department .................................................................................................................... 115
Administration .............................................................................................................. 122
Grants ............................................................................................................................ 124
Community Services Team ............................................................................................ 126
Crime Prevention Team (SRO) ....................................................................................... 128
Records ......................................................................................................................... 130
Accreditation & Training ............................................................................................... 132
Patrol Operations .......................................................................................................... 134
Investigations Bureau .................................................................................................... 136
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Crash & Traffic Team (CATT) .......................................................................................... 138
Public Works ............................................................................................................................. 140
Operations .................................................................................................................... 144
Facilities Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………………………..146
Parks & Recreation .................................................................................................................... 148
Administration .............................................................................................................. 155
Recreation ..................................................................................................................... 157
Parks Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 159
Forestry and Horticulture .............................................................................................. 161
Natural Resources ......................................................................................................... 163
Anderson Building ......................................................................................................... 165
Athletics ........................................................................................................................ 167
General Programs .......................................................................................................... 169
Outdoor Pool ................................................................................................................. 171
Active Adult Center ....................................................................................................... 173
Historic Buildings ........................................................................................................... 175
Recreation Center Facilities Operations ........................................................................ 177
Recreation Center Aquatics ........................................................................................... 179
Recreation Center Fitness Center .................................................................................. 181
Special Revenue Funds
Public Art Fund .............................................................................................................. 183
Police Investigation Fund .............................................................................................. 184
Open Space Fund .......................................................................................................... 185
Municipal Court Fund .................................................................................................... 187
Wheat Ridge Housing Fund ………………………………………………………………………………………..189
Conservation Trust Fund ............................................................................................... 191
Equipment Replacement Fund ...................................................................................... 193
Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement Fund .................................................................. 195
Capital Improvement Program .................................................................................................. 197
CIP Project Pages ........................................................................................................... 199
CIP 2022‐2032 ............................................................................................................... 209
Investing 4 the Future – Projects Funded By 2E ........................................................................ 210
2E 2017‐2027 ................................................................................................................ 214
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund ............................................................................... 215
Staffing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….222
Pay Plan ......................................................................................................................... 230
Staffing Table ................................................................................................................ 236
5‐year Staffing Plan ....................................................................................................... 242
2024 Fee Schedule .................................................................................................................... 243
Line‐Item Accounts
City Treasurer (01‐101) ................................................................................................. 261
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legislative (01‐102) ....................................................................................................... 262
Finance (01‐103) ........................................................................................................... 263
Economic Development (01‐105) .................................................................................. 264
City Manager (01‐106)................................................................................................... 265
City Attorney (01‐107) ................................................................................................... 266
City Clerk (01‐108) ......................................................................................................... 267
Municipal Court (01‐109) .............................................................................................. 268
Administrative Services‐Administration (01‐111) .......................................................... 269
Human Resources (01‐112) ........................................................................................... 270
Communications and Engagement (01‐113) ................................................................. 271
Homeless Navigation (01‐114)…………………………………………………………………………………….272
Procurement (01‐116) ................................................................................................... 273
Information Technology (01‐117) .................................................................................. 274
Facilities Maintenance (01‐118) .................................................................................... 275
Sustainability (01‐119)…………………………………………………………………………………………………276
Community Development – Administration (01‐120) ................................................... 277
Planning (01‐121) .......................................................................................................... 278
Building (01‐122) ........................................................................................................... 279
Engineering (01‐123) ………………………………………………………………………………………………….280
Police – Administration (01‐201) ................................................................................... 281
Grants (01‐202) ............................................................................................................. 282
Community Services Team (01‐203) .............................................................................. 283
Crime Prevention Team (SRO) (01‐205) ........................................................................ 284
Records (01‐206) ........................................................................................................... 285
Accreditation & Training (01‐207) ................................................................................. 286
Patrol Operations (01‐211) ............................................................................................ 287
Investigations Bureau (01‐212) ..................................................................................... 288
Crash & Traffic Team (01‐213) ....................................................................................... 289
Public Works (01‐303) ................................................................................................... 290
Parks & Recreation – Administration (01‐601) .............................................................. 291
Recreation (01‐602) ....................................................................................................... 292
Parks Maintenance (01‐603) ......................................................................................... 293
Forestry (01‐604) ........................................................................................................... 294
Natural Resources (01‐605) ........................................................................................... 295
Central Charges (01‐610) ............................................................................................... 296
Anderson Building (01‐620) ........................................................................................... 297
Athletics (01‐621) .......................................................................................................... 298
General Programs (01‐622) ........................................................................................... 299
Outdoor Pool (01‐623) .................................................................................................. 300
Active Adult Center (01‐624) ......................................................................................... 301
Historic Building (01‐625) .............................................................................................. 302
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Facilities (01‐626) .......................................................................................................... 303
Aquatics (01‐627) .......................................................................................................... 304
Fitness (01‐628) ............................................................................................................. 305
Special Revenue Funds
Public Art Fund (12) ....................................................................................................... 307
Police Investigation Fund (17) ....................................................................................... 308
Open Space Fund (32) ................................................................................................... 310
Municipal Court Fund (33) ............................................................................................. 311
Conservation Trust Fund (54)………………………………………………………………………………….....313
Wheat Ridge Housing Fund (45) .................................................................................... 314
Equipment Replacement Fund (57) ............................................................................... 315
Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement Team (63) .......................................................... 316
Financial Policies ....................................................................................................................... 318
Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 328
Budget Message
September 8 , 2023
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
I am pleased to present to the Mayor and City Council the 2024 Proposed Budget. This Budget provides
the framework for providing services and programs to the residents of Wheat Ridge for the year 2024,
based on the delivery of core services and priorities identified in the City Council Strategic Plan and
other planning and visioning documents.
As we move into the next chapter of Wheat Ridge’s story, the future is very bright. Recession talks
continue but fewer economists are predicting a significant downturn in the economy, as they were just a
few months ago. Wheat Ridge has experienced a slight slowdown in the economy in 2023, but financial
reserves are strong and the pipeline of future residential and commercial development is robust. The
2024 Proposed Budget reflects this conservative optimism for the future and will continue to provide a
base level of programs and services.
In this next chapter the City will continue to invest in equitable infrastructure improvements across the
City. The 2024 Proposed Budget includes over $27 million in grant funding and $8 million in Urban
Renewal Authority bond funds which will supplement other revenues to complete priority projects.
Some of these projects include major road reconstruction such as the Improve Wadsworth project,
beautification projects such as aesthetic improvements to the Youngfield corriodor, multi-modal
projects including a new Wadsworth sidewalk between 32nd and 35th Avenues, enhanced bike lanes on
32nd Avenue and pedestrian connectivity improvements at the Wheat Ridge Ward commuter rail station
and facility improvements at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, the community crown jewel.
In addition, after receiving substantial support from residents to extend the City’s one-half of one cent
sales tax, City Council approved ballot language for the 2023 election to extend the tax for priority
infrastructure projects throughout the City. This budget does not include expenditures for those
improvements. However, if the ballot question is approved by voters on November 7th, bonds netting
$75 million in project funds will be issued in 2024 and later for sidewalk connectivity, bike lanes, road
repairs, and drainage improvements throughout the city.
The City will continue to focus on engaging with residents in 2024 to ensure that our local government is
responsive to current needs and forward thinking in planning for future priorities. The Let’s Talk
Neighborhood Engagement program will transition into the next phase of community engagement –
Let’s Talk Wheat Ridge. This next phase will include updates to the Comprehensive Plan, Parks and
Recreation Master, Economic Development Strategy, Stormwater Master Plan, Sustainability Action Plan
and Residential Waste Management Strategy.
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WHEAT RIDGE 2035 VISION TOPICS
The Mayor, City Council, and staff work together periodically to develop and update a strategic plan that
includes a vision, goals, and priorities. Staff used the vision topics and strategic priorities to guide the
development of and prioritize projects for the 2023 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
OVERALL SUMMARY
The total 2024 Proposed Budget, including the General Fund, two capital funds, eight special revenue
funds, and the 2E Investing 4 the Future Bond Fund, is $90,060,794. The Budget is based on projected
revenues of $80,883,877. The beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at $46,553,710, which brings
the total available funds to $127,437,587. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of
$37,376,793.
General Fund $48,634,419
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund $16,582,667
RWR Bond Projects Fund $10,587,210
Special Revenue Funds $10,756,198
2E Investing 4 the Future Bond Fund $3,500,300
Total $90,060,794
General Fund
General Fund revenue is projected at $47,155,947, which is a 2.8% increase compared to 2023 year-end
estimated revenues and a 1.9% increase compared to the original 2023 budget. The slight increase in
2024 projected revenue is from sales and property taxes. In addition, the beginning fund balance for
2024 is projected at $18,304,374, which brings the total available funds for the General Fund to
$65,460,321.
General Fund expenditures total $48,634,419, excluding transfers. General Fund expenditures represent
a 2.1% decrease compared to the adjusted 2023 Budget. The ending fund balance for the General Fund
is projected at $12,900,902, of which $8,267,851 (17% 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. In addition, TABOR requires that the
City maintain a 3% emergency reserve which brings the total projected City reserves in 2024 to 20% of
operating expenditures.
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Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund
CIP Fund revenue is projected at $16,046,467 ($3.825 million transferred from the General Fund), which
is a 9% decrease compared to 2023 estimated revenue, mostly due to the timing of when grant revenue
is received for the Improve Wadsworth project. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2024 is
projected at $10,592,409, which brings the total available funds for the CIP Fund to $26,638,876.
CIP expenditures total $16,582,667, which is a 50% decrease compared to the adjusted 2023 Budget.
The large decrease is primarily due to the timing of the Improve Wadsworth project. This will provide for
a projected ending fund balance of $10,056,209.
The 2024 Proposed CIP Budget includes the following projects:
• $11.2 million to finalize the first phase of the Improve Wadsworth project and to start the
second phase.
• $3.1 million for annual street preventative maintenance
• $1.7 million for design, environmental and right-of-way for the Wadsworth sidewalk, 32nd to 35th
• $200,000 for stormwater master plan
• $140,000 for City-wide roadway striping maintenance
• $125,000 for the City's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
• $100,000 for City-wide ADA infrastructure improvements
• $67,000 for a traffic signal improvements
• $27,000 for public works facilities improvements
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund
Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) issued bonds in November 2021 in the net amount of $37.5 million for
public improvements within the I-70/Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Area. This Budget includes a
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 2024 Proposed Budget includes $10,587,210 in revenues from the bonds and $10,587,210 in
expenditures for the following projects:
• $3.9 million for Youngfield Streetscape project, including public art
• $1.0 million for I-70/32nd Avenue bike lanes
• $450,000 for contribution to RTD bus terminal at Clear Creek Crossing
• $220,000 for Youngfield bridge maintenance
• $1.2 million for 38th and Kipling interchange improvements, including public art
• $300,000 for Recreation Center heating and recovery unit replacement
• $300,000 for Recreation Center bridge repair
• $100,000 for Recreation Center electronic message board
• $2.9 million for Ward TOD multimodal improvements
• $200,000 for 44th and Eldridge traffic signal replacement design
The future RWR Bond Projects Fund includes environmental and design for Tabor Street multimodal
improvements, Ward TOD multimodal improvements, and infrastructure improvements for the
redevelopment of the American Motel site.
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Special Revenue Fund – Open Space
Open Space revenue is projected at $3,664,214, which is a 25% decrease compared to the 2023
estimated revenue. The large decrease is due to a transfer of ARPA and Stadium District funding from
the General Fund in 2023. The beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at $6,429,639, which brings
the total available funds for the Open Space Fund to $10,093,853.
Open Space projects for 2024 include:
• The Green at 38th project
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Fruitdale Park playground replacement
• Clear Creek Trail east portal feasibility study
• Reconstruction of Panorama Park tennis courts and other park improvements
• Miscellaneous open space and park improvements
Funding is also appropriated for six parks maintenance and three forestry employees. Open Space
expenditures total $8,029,870, which is a 6.7% increase compared to the adjusted 2023 Budget. This will
provide a projected ending fund balance of $2,063,983, of which $1,443,655 is restricted to park and
trail improvements at the Wheat Ridge Ward station area and Fruitdale Park.
The future five-year Open Space Budget proposes the continuation of miscellaneous open space and
park improvements, Phase III of Prospect Park improvements, Johnson Park trailhead improvements and
funding for Parks employees.
Special Revenue Fund – Conservation Trust
Conservation Trust revenue is projected at $468,781, which is a slight decrease compared to the 2023
estimated revenue. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at $427,035, which
brings the total available funds for the Conservation Trust Fund to $895,816.
Conservation Trust projects for 2024 include:
• Recreation facilities maintenance projects
• The Green at 38th
• Resurface of tennis and basketball courts
• Miscellaneous park maintenance projects
Conservation Trust expenditures total $767,950, which is a slight increase compared to the adjusted
2023 Budget. This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $127,866.
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
playground replacements at Hayward, Lousie Turner and Prospect Parks.
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, Wheat Ridge Housing
Fund, Equipment Replacement, and Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement. Detailed revenue and
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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. 2024 revenues from the temporary 0.5% sales and use tax and interest are projected at
$5,350,323. In addition, the beginning fund balance for 2024 is projected at $8,801,518 which brings the
total available funds for the 2E Fund to $14,151,841.
2E Fund expenditures total $3,500,300, all of which are designated for debt service on the 2E bonds.
This will provide for a projected ending fund balance of $10,651,541.
SHORT-TERM FISCAL CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES
Sales Tax and General Fund Revenue
The 2023 Estimated and 2024 Proposed Budgets project slowing sales tax revene growth. Sales tax, the
City's largest revenue source, is projected to decrease by 0.2% in 2023 compared to 2022 year-end sales
tax revenues and decrease by 5.2% compared to the 2023 Adopted Budget. The 2024 sales tax revenue
is projected to increase by 2.4% compared to the 2023 year-end estimate, to account for retail
development currently in the pipeline.
Overall, total General Fund revenue for 2023 is projected to decrease by 15% compared to 2022 year-
end revenue. This large decrease is primarily due to a $4 million ARPA contribution from Congress in
2022 and higher than normal building use tax in 2022 from Clear Creek Crossing and other private
property developments. When compared to the 2023 Adopted Budget, total General Fund revenue is
projected to come in at about 1.0% less than expected. This decrease is primarily due to a slow down in
sales tax revenue.
Retail Development in the Pipeline
Although the overall economy may be cooling, Wheat Ridge is fortunate to have significant retail
development in the pipeline which in anticipated to open in late 2023 and throughout 2024. The Gold’s
Marketplace at 26th and Kipling is continuing to reinvent itself and will see new retail offerings in the
near future including Illegal Pete’s, Live Slow Brewing, Rich Spirit Bagels and Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli. The
Clear Creek Crossing development is focusing on the Lookout portion of the development which will
include several new restaurants. In addition, two hotels are currently in predevelopment stages at Clear
Creek Crossing. The Ridge at 38 is continuing its resurgence as the City’s main street with the recent
addition of Wolf and Wildflower and GetRight’s Bakery and Little Brazil, Hwaro Sushi, Rolling Smoke, and
Huckleberry Roasters in the coming months. The Applewood Shopping Center remains the City’s primary
shopping center which recently added Nothing Bundt Cakes, Eyeglass World, and Romeo’s Pizza and will
soon see Chick-fil-A, Valvoline and a new Wendy’s at 32nd and Youngfield in the building previously
owned by FirstBank. A very conservative growth in sales tax revenues from these new retail
establishments has been included in the 2024 Proposed Budget.
Inflation
Inflation has decreased in Colorado but is still higher than the national average. Colorado’s 12-month
inflation rate decreased from 7.7% to 4.7% over the last year. However, this rate has dramatically
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outpaced the national average of 3.3%. Although there have been decreases in costs for energy, apparel
and durbales, significant increases still exist in food, housing, fuels and utilities, recreation and services.
The 2024 Proposed Budget reflects those increases.
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 received
a total of $7,873,279, half of which was received in 2021, and the other half was received in 2022. All
funds must be encumbered by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2026. 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
On April 4, 2022, City Council provided direction regarding the City’s use of the revenues from ARPA. By
the end of 2023, the City will have spent approximately $4.6 million on the following categories in the
table below and the 2024 Proposed Budget includes $1.5 million in ARPA spending requests.
ARPA Category Description Total 2021-2023 2024
COVID Mitigation
and Prevention
Testing, vaccine program,
sanitation, technology, etc.
$613,480 $420,354 $95,000
Assistance to
Households
Homelessness and housing
initiatives
$2,332,275 $949,907 $270,279
Food Insecurity &
Assistance to
Low-Income
Populations
Through Community Table,
impacts to low-income
households disproportionately
affected by the pandemic
$146,000 $73,000 $36,500
Behavioral
Healthcare
Clinician in Wheat Ridge High
School and Community
Prevention and Engagement
Program
$481,000 $227,000 $127,000
Preventing and
Responding
to Violence
Telephone Reporting Unit
staffing and victims’ services
$753,872 $230,194 $158,900
Parks Projects Parks and Recreation unfunded
capital projects*
$1,696,652 $1,680,523 $0
Water
Infrastructure
Stormwater repair and
maintenance*
$1,850,000 $1,025,000 $825,000
Total
$7,873,279 $4,605,978 $1,512,679
*2023 was a significantly wet spring and summer in Wheat Ridge. Several stormwater failures were identified across the
City which were unfunded and required emergency repairs. The ARPA category of “Water Infrastructure” was originally
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intended for improvements to the Lean Gulch and Simms Overbank. However, in order to fund these emergency
repairs, this allocation has been redirected. In addition, $225,000 in the ARPA category of “Parks Projects” which was
allocated for Fruitdale Park playground surface installation has been redirected to stormwater repair and maintenance.
The playground surface will be funded through the Open Space Budget.
Supplemental Budget Requests
The 2023 estimated and 2024 proposed budgets represent conservative revenue projections and
minimal expenditures sufficient to deliver quality services to the community, while maintaining a
minimum fund balance of 17% of expenditures. The proposed 2024 budget excludes funding for staff,
fleet replacement, facility improvements, technology, public safety pgorams and other programs and
training that the leadership team considers top priority. Depending on 2023 year-end revenues and
expenditures, management may present to Council supplemental budget appropriation requests in 2024
in order to add key positions, projects, technology, equipment, and programs. A summary of proposed
additions, depending on revenues, follows:
Category Amount Notes
New Positions $413,014 Amount represents full-year staffing for 5.0 positions.
This includes three Police Officers, one Stormwater
Supervisor and one Lead Custodian offset for the most
part by variable employee savings
Vehicle Replacement
Program
$264,000 Five top priority vehicles have been deferred
Facility Improvements $127,000 This includes roof and other facility repairs, electrical
upgrades, engineering support and contractual services
for facility repairs
Technology $114,821 This includes tools and technology to help the City
comply with new website accessibility laws,
replacement switches, and access control and security
enhancements
Public Safety Programs $515,400 This includes stormwater priority repairs, an additional
drone for the Police Department and ebikes for patrol
Other programs and training $83,050 This includes additional comprehensive plan outreach,
additional staffing for recreation programs, additional
court funding and training
TOTAL $1,517,285
Community Partners Grant Program
In 2016, City Council created a resident review committee to make recommendations for grant
contributions to community partners. In 2023, the Committee reviewed applications and presentations
from 26 different community organizations, totally $284,300 in funding requests. The following are the
Committee's recommendations for 2024, totaling $200,000, a $40,000 increase over 2023.
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The Action Center $8,100
Active Transportation Advisory Team $1,500
Bayaud Enterprises, Inc. $2,600
Court Appointed Special Advocates $8,000
Colorado Youth for Change $6,800
Community Table $13,000
Family Tree $10,000
Friends of Paha $5,580
Hope Connection and Community $4,100
Jefferson Center for Mental Health $24,300
Jefferson County Library Foundation $1,400
Jewish Family Services $5,000
Lutheran Medical Center Foundation $6,000
Mission Arvada of the Rising Church $6,420
Mountain Phoenix Community School $2,800
Outdoor Lab Foundation $20,000
Regional Air Quality Council $4,000
Seniors’ Resource Center $20,000
Severe Weather Shelter Network $8,000
Sunshine Home Share $3,000
Thrive Industries $5,000
Wheat Ridge Community Foundation $6,400
Wheat Ridge High School Farmer's 5000 $6,000
Wheat Ridge High School Instrumental Band Boosters $5,500
Wheat Ridge High School STEM $15,000
Wheat Ridge Optimist Club $1,500
TOTAL $200,000
LONG-TERM 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. Interest accures on the bonds at rates ranging from 3% to 5% per annum. 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 2024 Proposed Budget, $3,500,300 is budgeted for
the 2024 debt service. The balance of the debt as of December 31, 2024, will be $9,817,000. Based on
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current revenue estimates, the temporary sales and use tax rate will expire at the beginning of 2025,
after approximatley 8 years.
Additionally, the City has the following long-term financial obligations:
Renewal Wheat Ridge
The City's Urban Renewal Authority d/b/a Renewal Wheat Ridge is a component unit of the City.
Renewal Wheat Ridge acquired a loan on May 14, 2014 in the amount of $2.455 million for the Kipling
Ridge commercial center development at 38th and Kipling. The loan accrues interest at 3.16% per
annum. The term of this loan expires in 2023 and will be paid from sales and property tax incremental
revenue from the Kipling Ridge project. Once this loan is retired, the City's General fund will see a net
decrease of approximately $600,000 in expenditures to Renewal Wheat Ridge, starting in Fiscal Year
2024.
OTHER COMMITMENTS
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. Annual
payments of $80,167, including principal and interest accruing at 5.75%, are due through May 1, 2030. For
its participation in the community solar garden, the City has received $438,298 in energy credits from Xcel
through 2022 which were used to offset lease payments and against energy consumption at various City
facilities. Energy credits have decreased substantially and both the 2023 and 2024 budgets include only
$500 in revenues from Xcel energy credits. A remaining balance of $434,238.35 will remain on the lease at
the end of Fiscal Year 2024.
LOANS RECEIVABLE
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. Attracting and retaining
the best talent for the City is a high priority. In 2013, the City launched a pay-for-performance
compensation model that ties compensation to performance through demonstrated alignment with
values (ACTION – Accountability – Change – Teamwork – Integrity – Opportunity – Now!), technical
performance and exceptional customer service. The City continues to implement this pay-for-
performance model.
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 positions; and 3) a part-time employee plan which
includes variable non-benefited positions such as lifeguards and seasonal parks workers. The pay plan
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was updated in 2022, resulting in wage increases in some grades and movement of some positions. The
consultant-led review of the pay plan involved comparing positions against job matches in the
Denver/Boulder metro area and aligning compensation appropriately. No changes are recommended for
2024 with the exception of increases to steps one and seven in the police officer pay plan.
Employees will be eligible for a performance increase on January 1, 2024, based on how well they meet
the core values and competencies of the performance management program. The 2024 Proposed
Budget includes approximately $980,000 in pay for performance, annual police department step
increases and market and equity increases. This represents an decrease of approximately 10% over 2023
pay increases.
Benefits
In 2023, the City began providing a more robust and flexible package to employees by joining the
Colorado Employer Benefit Trust (CEBT). CEBT is a multiple employer trust for public institutions
comprised of over 400 employers with approximately 33,000 employees. CEBT is administered by broker
Willis Towers Watson. As a mid-sized employer, the City was limited to one medical insurer for several
years but by joining CEBT, the City now offers medical plans with both United Healthcare and Kaiser
Permanente along with dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
City employees have the option to choose from four different medical plans; Kaiser’s DHMO and High
Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), and United Healthcare’s PPO4 and HDHP2. Both HDHP options are
paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) seeded with funds from the City to help employees save for
their health needs. Employees continue to enjoy dental coverage with Delta Dental and VSP for vision
coverage. Additionally, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage is provided by The
Standard. While the staff expects medical coverage premiums to increase in 2024, City premiums are
budgeted flat to 2023 as any cost escalations can likely be covered by vacancies.
The City currently contributes to a 401(a) retirement plan for nonsworn employees. Employees
contribute 4% to the Plan, and the City matches 6% (7% for Department Directors). For sworn
employees, the City contributes 11.5%, and employees contribute 10% to the Plan (sworn employees do
not contribute to Social Security). Employees also have the option to contribute to a deferred
compensation 457 account.
Staffing
Council approved the increase of 2.0 FTE mid-year in 2023; the IT Project Manager to implement the
Enterprise Resource Planning system and the Housing Program Administrator funded in the Wheat
Ridge Housing Fund. The 2024 Proposed Budget includes an increase of only 1.0 FTE for new staffing.
This will increase total staffing to 273.25 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.
1.0 FTE Senior Deputy City Clerk – City Clerk’s Office
This new position will help with the demands of the City Clerk’s Office that have evolved over the last
several years due to an active constituency, business community and legislature. Additionally, recent
events such as the pandemic and the cyber-attack have placed greater focus on the need for the
modernization of processes including records management, elections, public information requests,
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liquor licensing, and petitions and referedums. The City Clerk’s Office is currently comprised on one
elected City Clerk and one full-time Deputy City Clerk.
Overall, the leadership team is working collaboratively to realign staffing resources for maximum
efficiency and program excellence. First, to provide greater management, oversight and capacity over
construction of capital projects, a Civil Engineer II position is being repurposed to a Capital
Improvement Projects Manager in the Public Works Department and two Civil Engineer II positions from
Community Development are being moved to Public Works as project managers to create a new Capital
Projects division. This team will manage the City’s capital projects from design to final construction.
Second, a Community Services Officer from the Police Department, a position which is frequently
difficult to fill, is being moved to the Finance division to create a Compliance Officer position. This
position will be a point person for challenging licensing issues such as short-term rentals, home-
occupation businesses, tobacco licensing and general business license violations and will work in close
cooperation with other divisions across the City responsible for enforcing the Code.
CONCLUSIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The City of Wheat Ridge is in a strong financial position, remains resilient and has many opportunities in
this next chapter. Thank you to the Mayor and City Council for your unwavering support, dedication to
the community and leadership in building a stronger community.
Special thanks go out to Alli Scheck for taking the lead on the 2024 Budget and to her budget team,
including Marianne Schilling, Mark Colvin, Reed Smythe, Rhi Curry, Cole Haselip 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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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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COMMUNITY INPUT ON THE 2024 BUDGET
1. City Council Meetings
• July 17: Community Partners Grants Program
The Committee presented funding recommendations and received consensus from
City Council to fund 26 outside agencies in 2024 in the amount of $200,000.
• Public’s Right to Speak
Members of the public have the right to speak at either of the two Council Meetings
held each month. This fundamental tenet of democratic participation in local
government provides individuals with the opportunity to voice their budget related
concerns, opinions, and suggestions directly to City Councilors and City staff
members.
2. What’s Up Wheat Ridge
The City hosts a City Budget project page at WhatsUpWheatRidge.com to provide another
avenue for community input on the budget.
3. Resident Survey
Every two years, the City of Wheat Ridge surveys its residents; asking about overall quality of
life and specific feedback about municipal services, public safety, park and recreation
amenities, customer service, and resident participation in community events and activities.
This year, feedback received in the 2023 Resident Survey provided guidance to propose the
following projects in the 2024 budget:
• $11,162,000 for the Wadsworth Blvd. improvement project.
• $1,666,667 for improving bicycle/pedestrian transportation.
• $450,000 contributed toward building an RTD bus terminal at Clear Creek Crossing.
• $360,000 for continuing the School Resource Officer program.
• $200,000 for creating Stormwater Master Plan.
• Many more budget items are directly related to resident survey results.
4. Let’s Talk Program
The Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program was born out of the 2019 Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy and is designed to learn more about what's important to residents in
each neighborhood. The program breaks the city down into 10 neighborhoods. One major
To ensure each year’s City Budget is supporting programs and services that are important
to the community, staff asks for feedback from the community and aligns it with City
Council Strategic Priorities. The avenues to provide community input on the City Budget
are included in the list below.
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goal of the program is to develop a thorough, well documented understanding of the issues
and opportunities at the neighborhood level. Based upon specific feedback received from
the Let’s Talk program in 2023, additional funding has been proposed to support these
programs:
• $3,900,000 for the Youngfield Streetscape Improvement Project including public art
improvements.
• $125,000 for the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
• $45,000 for Comprehensive Plan engagement.
• $21,000 to continue funding Wheat Ridge Speaks.
• $20,000 for tree plantings.
• Many more budget items are directly related to Let’s Talk Program results.
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Fund Name Expenditures
General $48,634,419
CIP $16,582,667
RWR Bond Project $10,587,210
Open Space $8,029,870
2E Bond $3,500,300
Other Special Funds $2,726,328
Total Expenditures $90,060,794
2024 Total Fund Expenditures
(Excluding Transfers)
Other Special Funds
Fund Name Expenditures
Conservation Trust $767,950
Crime Prevention $709,868
Equipment
Replacement $627,000
Public Art $431,000
WR Housing Fund $163,010
Municipal Court $18,500
Police Investigation $9,000
Total Expenditures $2,726,328
2024 General Fund Expenditures
(Excluding Transfers)
Department Expenditures
Police $15,106,593
Parks and
Recreation $7,381,356
Public Works $6,147,519
Administrative
Services $5,488,647
Central Charges $5,835,540
General
Government $4,019,972
Community
Development $3,403,094
Municipal Court $1,251,698
Total
Expenditures $48,634,419
PROPOSED BUDGET IN BRIEF
Police, 31%
Parks and Recreation, 15%
Public Works, 13%
Administrative
Services, 11%
Central
Charges, 12%General Government, 8%
Community
Development, 7%
Municipal Court, 3%
2024 General Fund Expenditures
General ,
54.0%
RWR Bond
Project,
11.8%
CIP, 18.4%
2E Bond,
3.9%
Open Space, 8.9%
Other Special
Funds, 3.0%
2024 Total Expenditures
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2024 General Fund Revenues
Revenue Source Revenue
Beginning Fund
Balance $18,304,374
Sales Tax $26,011,907
Use Tax $5,805,000
Services $3,943,752
Other Taxes $3,583,000
Licenses $2,624,100
Intergovernmental $2,061,391
Property Tax $1,500,000
Interest $900,817
Other $523,480
Fines $202,500
Total Revenues $47,155,947
Total Available
Funds $65,460,321
Sales Tax Distribution Property Tax Distribution
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 comes back to the City.
Most people will be surprised to know that for
every dollar that Jefferson County collects from
Wheat Ridge residents in property tax,
only 3 cents comes back to the City.
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Schools;
$0.53
Jefferson
County; $0.27
Special
Districts; $0.17
City of Wheat
Ridge; $0.03
City of Wheat Ridge; $0.030 State; $0.029 RTD; $0.010
City 2E Fund;
$0.005
Jefferson
County; $0.005
SCFD;
$0.001
Sales Tax,
55%
Use Tax,
12%
Services, 8%Other Taxes,
8%Licenses, 6%
Intergovernmental, 4%
Property Tax, 3%
Interest, 2%Other , 1%
Fines, 0.4%
2024 General Fund Revenues
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2024 CIP Revenues
Revenue Source Revenue
Beginning Fund
Balance $10,592,409
Grants $11,626,667
Sales Tax (General
Fund Transfer) $3,825,000
Lodgers' Tax $450,000
Miscellaneous $100,000
Public
Improvement Fee $40,000
Interest $4,800
Total Revenues $16,046,467
Total Available
Funds $26,638,876
Expenditure Area Expenditure
Streets $16,163,667
Drainage $200,000 Traffic $192,000
Public Works
Facilities $27,000
Total Expenditures $16,582,667
Ending Fund
Balance $10,056,209
2024 CIP Expenditures
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND
Wadsworth Boulevard Improvements
Streets, 97%
Public Works
Facilities, 0.2%
Drainage,
1%
Traffic, 1%
2024 CIP Expenditures
Grants, 72%
Sales Tax (General
Fund Transfer), 24%
Lodger's
Tax, 3%
Misc., 1%
Public
Improvement
Fee, 0.2%
Interest,
0.03%
2024 CIP Revenues
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2024 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
Projects Revenues
Expenditure Area Expenditure
Beginning Fund
Balance $0
Transfer from
Renewal Wheat Ridge $8,149,774
DRCOG TIP $2,060,417
Miscellaneous Income $377,019
Total Revenues $10,587,210
Total Available Funds $10,587,210
2024 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
Projects Expenditures
Revenue Source Revenue
Applewood Activities $5,562,440
Kipling Activities $1,877,906
Ward TOD Activities $3,146,864
Total Expenditures $10,587,210
Ending Fund Balance $0
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund
The Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects
Fund was established in 2022. Its purpose
is to fund the 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.
I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan Area
Transfer from
Renewal
Wheat
Ridge, 77%
DRCOG TIP,
19%
Miscellaneous Income, 4%
2024 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
Projects Revenues
Applewood
Activities,
53%
Kipling
Activities,
18%
Ward TOD Activities,
30%
2024 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
Projects Expenditures
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Revenue Source Revenue
Beginning Fund
Balance $6,429,639
Open Space Tax $1,800,000
Developer
Fee/Interest/Misc. $1,505,274
Jefferson County
Grants $348,840
Other Grants $10,100
Total Revenue $3,664,214
Total Available Funds $10,093,853
2024 Open Space Revenues
Expenditure Area Expenditure
Development Projects $3,954,663
Maintenance Projects $3,465,388
Personnel $609,819
Total Expenditures $8,029,870
Ending Fund Balance $2,063,983
2024 Open Space Expenditures
OPEN SPACE FUND
Clear Creek Flows through
Wheat Ridge
Development
Projects, 49%
Personnel, 8%
Maintenance
Projects, 43%
2024 Open Space Fund
Expenditures
Open Space Tax, 49%
Developer
Fee/Interest/Misc.,
41%
Jefferson
County
Grants, 10%
Interest,
0.3%
2024 Open Space Fund Revenues
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2024 Conservation Trust Revenues
Revenue Source Revenue
Beginning Fund Balance $427,035
Colorado Lottery $425,000
Interest $43,781
Total Revenues $468,781
Total Available Funds $895,816
2024 Conservation Trust Expenditures
Expenditure Area Expenditure
Maintenance Projects $467,950
Development Projects $300,000
Total Expenditures $767,950
Ending Fund Balance $127,866
CONSERVATION TRUST FUND
The City of Wheat Ridge has received more than $9.2 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.
Colorado Lottery, 91%
Interest, 9%
2024 Conservation Trust Fund
Revenues
Maintenance
Projects, 61%
Development
Projects, 39%
2024 Conservation Trust Fund
Expenditures
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2024 Crime Prevention/Code
Enforcement Revenues
Revenue Source Revenue
Beginning Fund
Balance $604,347
Lodgers' Tax $540,000
No Proof of
Insurance Fines $15,000
Interest $2,400
Total Revenues $557,400
Total Available
Funds $1,161,747
2024 Crime Prevention/Code
Enforcement Expenditures
Expenditure Area Expenditure
Personnel
Services $669,420
Materials &
Supplies $22,000
Other Services &
Charges $18,448
Total
Expenditures $709,868
Ending Fund
Balance $451,879
CRIME PREVENTION/CODE ENFORCEMENT FUND
Voters approved a 5% increase in the lodgers’ tax in
November 1998. Sixty percent of this tax is used for
police and code enforcement activities in the City.
Personnel Services, 94%
Materials &
Supplies, 3%
Other Services
& Charges, 3%
2024 Crime Prevention/Code
Enforcement Fund Expenditures
Lodger's Tax ,
97%
No Proof of
Insurance
Fines , 3%
Interest ,
0.4%
2024 Crime Prevention/Code
Enforcement Fund Revenues
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Revenues
Revenue Source Revenue
Beginning Fund
Balance $8,801,518
Sales Tax $4,263,323
Building Use Tax $383,333
Auto Use Tax $377,000
Use Tax $166,667
Interest Income $150,000
Audit Proceeds $10,000
Total Revenues $5,350,323
Total Available
Funds $14,151,841
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Expenditures
Expenditure Area Expenditure
Debt Payment $3,499,800
Bond Issuance
Cost $500
Total
Expenditures $3,500,300
Ending Fund
Balance $10,651,541
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.
Sales Tax,
80%
Audit
Proceeds,
0.2%
Interest Income, 3%
Auto Use
Tax, 7%
Building Use Tax, 7%
Use Tax, 3%
2024 Investing 4 the Future
Revenues
Bond Issue
Costs, 0.01%
Debt Payment, 100%
2024 Investing 4 the Future
Expenditures
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Public Art
Special Fund 12
Beginning Balance $356,120
Revenues $466,600
Expenditures $431,000
Ending Fund
Balance $391,720
Police Investigation
Special Fund 17
Beginning Balance $36,342
Revenues $35
Expenditures $9,000
Ending Fund
Balance $27,377
Municipal Court
Special Fund 33
Beginning Balance $65,492
Revenues $7,500
Expenditures $18,500
Ending Fund
Balance $54,492
Wheat Ridge Housing
Special Fund 45
Beginning Balance $388,037
Revenues $400,200
Expenditures $163,010
Ending Fund
Balance $625,227
Equipment Replacement
Special Fund 57
Beginning Balance $548,397
Revenues $104,200
Expenditures $627,000
Ending Fund
Balance $25,597
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
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2021 Authorized 2022 Authorized 2023 Authorized 2024 Proposed
Wheat Ridge Housing Fund 0 0 1 1
Crime Prevention 7.5 7.5 7 7
Open Space Fund 9 9 9 9
General Fund Staffing 229.875 242.25 255.25 256.25
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
Staffing by Fund
STAFFING
246.375 258.75 272.25 273.25
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
General Government
Municipal Court
Community Development
Administrative Services
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Police
Staffing by Department
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Vital Statistics
Date of Incorporation 15-Aug-69
Form of Government
Council-
Manager
Total Land Area
9.5 Square
Miles
Wheat Ridge Metro Denver
Population 32,722 3,262,239
Employment 67% 72%
Unemployment 3% 3.30%
Median Age 42 37
Median
Household
Income $63,333 $74,781
Poverty Rate 12.30% 8.40%
Population
with Bachelor's
Degree or
More 40% 48%
Percent of
Population
with High
School Diploma
or More 93% 92%
WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY PROFILE
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1-person household,
37%
2-person
household,
35%
3-person
household,
14%
4-or-more-person household, 14%
Household Types
Wheat Ridge Metro Denver
Households 14,264 1,192,117
Avg. Household
Size 2 2.5
Percent of
Multifamily 36% 32%
Home Ownership 53% 65%
Renter Occupied
Housing 47% 35%
City Government Statistics
Resources
Full-Time/Part-time
Benefited 273.25
Seasonal 250
Police Protection
Number of Sworn
Employees 87
Number of Patrol Units 25
Facilities
Public Works Shop 1
Recreation Centers 2
Active Adult Center 1
Pools 3
Parks 27
Lakes 5
Open Space 300 acres
Multi-use Trails 7+ miles
Sports Fields 46
Historic Properties 3
The demographic information presented in this brief was obtained from the following sources for
information purposes only. The City of Wheat Ridge assumes no responsibility or legal liability for the
accuracy of information.
Drcog.org Metrodenver.org
Data.census.gov Niche.com
Greatschools.org Worldpopulationreview.com
Demography.dola.colorado.gov
WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY PROFILE
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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
5
1
1
1
8
Major Employers
• SCL Health - Lutheran Medical Center
• Rocky Mountain Bottle Co.
• Lifeloc Technologies
• Applejack Liquor
• 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
46 2024 Proposed Budget
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 2024 budget schedule: May
• Distribute budget instructions to staff
June
• Deadline for submittal of 2024 department budget requests and 2023 budget estimates July
• Submit revenue estimates for 2023 and
projections for 2024
• Outside Agency Program Committee presents
recommendations to City Council
• City manager/budget officer review
budget
• Launch online feedback webpage
September
• Distribute proposed budget to Council
• Present Proposed Budget to Council
October
• Public Hearing on the 2024 Budget
• 2024 budget appropriation resolution adoption
• Property tax mill certification December
• Finalize and 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.
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WHEAT RIDGE - NEXT CHAPTER
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Beginning
Balance
(1/1/24)
+Revenues =Funds Available -Expenses =Fund Balance
(12/31/24)
Operating Funds
General $18,304,374 +$47,155,947 =$65,460,321 -$52,559,419 =$12,900,902
Total Operating Funds $18,304,374 +$47,155,947 =$65,460,321 -$52,559,419 =$12,900,902
Unrestricted Fund Balance $8,267,851
Emergency Reserves $1,459,033
20.0%
Capital Funds
Capital Improvement Program $10,592,409 +$16,046,467 =$26,638,876 -$16,582,667 =$10,056,209
RWR Bond Projects Fund $0 +$10,587,210 =$10,587,210 -$10,587,210 =$0
Total Capital Funds $10,592,409 +$26,633,677 =$37,226,086 -$27,169,877 =$10,056,209
Special Revenue Funds
Public Art Fund $356,120 +$466,600 =$822,720 -$431,000 =$391,720
Police Investigation $36,342 +$35 =$36,377 -$9,000 =$27,377
Open Space $6,429,639 +$3,664,214 =$10,093,853 -$8,029,870 =$2,063,983
Municipal Court $65,492 +$7,500 =$72,992 -$18,500 =$54,492
Conservation Trust $427,035 +$468,781 =$895,816 -$767,950 =$127,866
Wheat Ridge Housing Fund $388,037 +$400,200 =$788,237 -$163,010 =$625,227
Equipment Replacement $548,397 +$104,200 =$652,597 -$627,000 =$25,597
Crime Prevention/Code
Enforcement Fund $604,347 +$557,400 =$1,161,747 -$709,868 =$451,879
Total Special Revenue Funds $8,855,409 +$5,668,930 =$14,524,339 -$10,756,198 =$3,768,141
2E Investing 4 the Future
2E Bond Expenditures $8,801,518 +$5,350,323 =$14,151,841 -$0
2E Debt Service $0 +$0 =$0 -$3,500,300
Total 2E Investing 4 the Future $8,801,518 +$5,350,323 =$14,151,841 -$3,500,300 =$10,651,541
Total Operating Funds $18,304,374 +$47,155,947 =$65,460,321 -$52,559,419 =$12,900,902
Total Capital Funds $10,592,409 +$26,633,677 =$37,226,086 -$27,169,877 =$10,056,209
Total Special Revenue Funds $8,855,409 +$5,668,930 =$14,524,339 -$10,756,198 =$3,768,141
Total Investing 4 the Future $8,801,518 +$5,350,323 =$14,151,841 -$3,500,300 =$10,651,541
(Less Transfers) +($3,925,000) =($3,925,000) -($3,925,000) =
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS $46,553,710 +$80,883,877 =$127,437,587 -$90,060,794 =$37,376,793
GRAND TOTAL LESS BOND
AND DEBT $37,752,192 +$75,533,554 =$113,285,746 -$86,560,494 =$26,725,252
Budget Summary by Fund
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2022 2023 2023 2024
Actual Adjusted Estimated Proposed
SALES TAXES
Sales Tax $24,207,410 $25,304,256 $24,207,410 $25,234,907
Sales Tax Audit Revenue $93,109 $257,000 $100,000 $200,000
ESTIP Applejack $9,682 $75,000 $0 $0
ESTIP Grammy's Goodies $1,967 $4,000 $2,000 $2,000
TIF - Kipling Ridge $548,483 $600,000 $527,497 $0
TIF WR Corners $119,412 $120,000 $104,632 $120,000
TIF - Swiss Flowers $30,597 $40,000 $31,419 $40,000
TIF - WestEnd 38 $0 $40,000 $0 $15,000
TIF-Hacienda $47,229 $50,000 $42,831 $50,000
TIF-Applewood North Stores $292,627 $350,000 $285,656 $350,000
TOTAL SALES TAXES $25,350,516 $26,840,256 $25,301,445 $26,011,907
OTHER TAXES
Real Property Tax $1,271,928 $1,300,000 $1,250,000 $1,500,000
Liquor Occupational Tax $58,242 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
Auto Ownership Tax $91,255 $93,000 $93,000 $93,000
Xcel Franchise Tax $1,650,563 $1,600,000 $1,900,000 $1,900,000
Telephone Occupation Tax $876,297 $700,000 $850,000 $850,000
Lodgers Tax $1,046,954 $900,000 $600,000 $600,000
Admissions Amusement Tax $72,050 $60,000 $80,000 $80,000
TOTAL OTHER TAXES $5,067,289 $4,713,000 $4,833,000 $5,083,000
USE TAXES
Use Tax - Retail/Professional $1,108,446 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Use Tax - Building $5,205,965 $2,000,000 $2,300,000 $2,505,000
Use Tax - Auto $2,245,187 $2,200,000 $2,300,000 $2,300,000TOTAL USE TAXES $8,559,598 $5,200,000 $5,600,000 $5,805,000
LICENSE
Amusement Machine License $3,420 $3,300 $3,500 $3,500
Arborist License $605 $1,000 $600 $600
Contractors License $115,625 $120,000 $120,000 $120,000
Liquor License Fee $17,353 $29,500 $20,000 $25,000
Short-Term Rental License Fees $42,100 $35,000 $40,000 $40,000
Building Permits $2,675,164 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Street Cut Permits $235,777 $225,000 $325,000 $485,000
Cable TV Permits $357,865 $368,000 $350,000 $350,000
Business License Fees $154,238 $150,000 $75,000 $75,000
Tobacco and Vaping License Fees $1,400 $16,000 $15,000 $15,000
Pawn Shop License Fees $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000TOTAL LICENSE $3,613,547 $2,457,800 $2,459,100 $2,624,100
General Fund Revenues
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Actual Adjusted Estimated Proposed
General Fund Revenues
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
Cigarette Tax $61,818 $70,000 $60,000 $60,000
County Road and Bridge $390,404 $390,000 $390,000 $390,000
Arvada Ridge Redevelopment $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Highway Users Tax $1,011,888 $963,207 $975,000 $975,000
Motor Vehicle Registration $122,264 $125,000 $110,000 $110,000
Police - CATPA Auto Theft Grant $55,427 $88,000 $104,322 $88,000
Police - HIDTA Drug Overtime Grant $31,838 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Police - JAG/Byrne Grant $0 $11,159 $0 $14,177Police - Ballistic Vest Grant $7,869 $10,000 $10,000 $7,700
Police-HVIDE $11,856 $9,000 $9,000 $12,000
Police - POST Grant $0 $4,800 $4,800 $5,765
Police -Pedestrian Safety Grant $15,749 $24,779 $24,779 $27,694
Police - Fatality Reduction Grant $11,094 $19,359 $19,359 $21,636
Police - DOJ Fentanyl Grant $0 $0 $50,167 $34,215
Police - FARO Grant $0 $0 $0 $41,000
Court - Defense Council Grant $9,698 $15,000 $10,000 $10,000
Homeless Navigator IGA $75,788 $27,000 $27,000 $30,000
Sustainability Program Grants $28,053 $0 $30,000 $26,000Parks and Recreation Misc. Grants $113,666 $136,020 $117,063 $75,000Police Department Body Worn Camera $54,295 $0 $0 $0Opioid Settlement $26,768 $13,204 $13,204 $13,204
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL $2,128,475 $2,026,528 $2,074,694 $2,061,391
SERVICES
Zoning Applications $38,309 $35,000 $40,000 $40,000
Planning Reimbursement Fees $1,200 $1,600 $1,600 $1,500
Engineering Fees $36,404 $30,000 $40,000 $40,000
Misc. Zoning Fees $1,633 $2,000 $2,000 $1,500
Plan Review Fees $857,132 $695,423 $695,423 $630,000
Pavilion/Park Rental Revenue $30,717 $33,000 $40,000 $40,000
Athletics Revenue $122,258 $151,850 $144,250 $158,400
Active Adult Center Revenue $181,828 $189,210 $191,137 $207,461
Parks Historic Facilities $27,171 $25,000 $29,950 $30,125
Gen. Prog. Revenue $212,341 $190,000 $188,007 $226,066
Anderson Building Revenue $10,414 $15,000 $15,000 $17,000
Outdoor Swimming Fees $154,862 $122,800 $166,012 $171,200
Recreation Center Fees $1,461,171 $1,500,000 $1,650,050 $1,660,350
Aquatics $55,575 $86,000 $75,000 $80,600
Fitness $183,627 $180,000 $184,600 $199,600
Retail Marijuana Fees $331,551 $340,000 $300,000 $300,000
Police Report Fees $16,880 $14,000 $22,920 $25,150
Pawn Shop Ticket Fees $10,368 $10,000 $12,204 $12,200
Sex Offender Registration $4,450 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
Police Drug Destruction Fees $10 $10 $0 $0
Police Fees $100 $100 $100 $100Police Duty Reimbursement $76,973 $93,610 $93,610 $98,500
TOTAL SERVICES $3,814,974 $3,718,603 $3,895,863 $3,943,752
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Actual Adjusted Estimated Proposed
General Fund Revenues
FINES & FORFEITURES
Municipal Court Fines $23,819 $35,000 $26,000 $30,000
Nuisance Violations Fees $27,018 $25,000 $20,000 $20,000
Handicap Parking Fees $450 $500 $0 $0
Traffic $91,575 $150,000 $95,000 $125,000
General $5,660 $10,000 $7,500 $9,000
Other $8,460 $10,000 $4,000 $7,500
Parking $725 $1,000 $750 $1,000
No Proof of Insurance $8,055 $10,000 $9,000 $10,000TOTAL FINE & FORFEITURES $165,762 $241,500 $162,250 $202,500
INTEREST
Interest Earnings $621,050 $522,698 $1,018,024 $900,817
TOTAL INTEREST $621,050 $522,698 $1,018,024 $900,817
OTHER
Cable Peg Fees $31,357 33000 $27,000 $27,000
Xcel Solar Garden Credits $23,701 $60,000 $500 $500
Miscellaneous Income $945,996 $465,000 $480,000 $485,980
ARPA Earned Revenue $3,936,640 $0 $0 $0
City Tree Sale Proceeds $10,345 $8,000 $6,500 $6,500
Sustainability Program $5,130 $6,200 $3,390 $3,500
TOTAL OTHER $4,953,169 $572,200 $517,390 $523,480
.
Total General Fund $54,274,380 $46,292,585 $45,861,766 $47,155,947
Transfers In $0 $0 $0 $0
Fund Balance Carryover $20,714,738 $25,100,725 $25,100,725 $18,304,374
Total Funds Available $74,989,118 $71,393,310 $70,962,491 $65,460,321
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2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Legislative
Legislative Services $653,189 $697,117 $669,440 $733,814
Total $653,189 $697,117 $669,440 $733,814
City Manager's Office
City Manager $870,409 $1,014,642 $1,008,332 $636,779
Economic Development $2,033,412 $1,957,714 $1,641,617 $1,493,405
Homelessness $0 $246,504 $230,079 $270,279
Sustainability $0 $322,757 $299,415 $154,976
Total $2,903,821 $3,541,617 $3,179,443 $2,555,439
City Attorney
City Attorney $324,456 $410,000 $360,000 $410,000
Total $324,456 $410,000 $360,000 $410,000
City Clerk's Office
City Clerk $148,153 $186,649 $172,161 $284,760
Total $148,153 $186,649 $172,161 $284,760
City Treasurer
City Treasurer $34,675 $35,958 $34,579 $35,959
Total $34,675 $35,958 $34,579 $35,959
Central Charges
Central Charges $5,247,024 $5,779,305 $5,229,598 $5,835,540
Total $5,247,024 $5,779,305 $5,229,598 $5,835,540
Municipal Court
Municipal Court $962,854 $1,270,364 $1,173,503 $1,251,698
Total $962,854 $1,270,364 $1,173,503 $1,251,698
Administrative Services
Administration $352,742 $527,951 $471,148 $596,498
Communications and Engagement $237,593 $365,468 $339,629 $355,945
Finance $795,318 $883,864 $885,056 $1,042,275
Human Resources $709,201 $820,237 $758,381 $736,539
Procurement $183,642 $206,208 $188,001 $211,759
Information Technology $1,981,247 $2,900,596 $2,735,836 $2,545,631
Total $4,259,743 $5,704,324 $5,378,051 $5,488,647
Community Development
Administration $282,962 $298,852 $298,327 $277,409
Planning $1,035,624 $1,408,610 $1,319,600 $922,152
Building $2,223,992 $1,293,850 $1,292,800 $1,454,500
Engineering $909,951 $1,004,461 $973,156 $749,033
Total $4,452,529 $4,005,773 $3,883,883 $3,403,094
Police
Administration $2,082,192 $2,368,887 $2,226,624 $2,330,270
Grants $158,984 $236,018 $234,494 $270,992
Community Services Team $313,140 $365,178 $311,231 $346,613
Crime Prevention Team $166,219 $355,461 $233,500 $359,980
Records Team $371,847 $503,356 $402,274 $496,912
Training and Accreditation $343,102 $462,251 $444,750 $494,678
Patrol $6,407,949 $6,331,541 $6,351,122 $6,796,067
Investigations Bureau $2,813,342 $3,171,415 $2,906,316 $3,323,197
Crime & Traffic Team $361,288 $564,433 $324,515 $687,884
Total $13,018,063 $14,358,540 $13,434,826 $15,106,593
General Fund Expenditures
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Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
General Fund Expenditures
Public Works
Operations $3,354,820 $5,183,916 $4,606,441 $4,919,036
Facilities Maintenance $1,047,277 $1,286,181 $1,155,030 $1,228,483
Total $4,402,097 $6,470,097 $5,761,471 $6,147,519
Parks and Recreation
Administration $356,253 $410,909 $432,690 $470,301
Recreation $362,867 $514,362 $505,646 $503,508
Parks Maintenance $1,427,585 $1,755,677 $1,539,920 $1,892,960
Forestry $576,941 $592,558 $505,200 $612,204
Natural Resources $131,576 $183,269 $139,209 $135,055
Anderson Building $75,862 $98,292 $99,607 $103,286
Athletics $245,913 $260,328 $252,169 $263,346
General Programs $340,040 $407,074 $384,130 $363,095
Outdoor Pool $237,959 $297,855 $273,639 $272,205
Active Adult Center $447,159 $524,672 $488,385 $537,033
Historic Buildings $45,809 $91,271 $46,934 $57,271
Rec Center Facility Operations $638,660 $712,003 $694,687 $728,618
Aquatics $751,748 $1,081,455 $781,326 $1,095,598
Fitness $295,910 $332,092 $318,389 $346,876
Total $5,934,282 $7,261,817 $6,461,931 $7,381,356
Total General Fund $42,340,886 $49,721,561 $45,738,886 $48,634,419
Transfers $7,495,445 $6,119,231 $6,919,231 $3,925,000
Total With Transfers $49,836,331 $55,840,792 $52,658,117 $52,559,419
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General Government
About General Government
Mayor Bud Starker
(L-R) Back Row: City Councilors Hutchinson, Hultin,
Weaver, Hoppe, Stites, Ohm, Dozeman, Nosler Beck
Front Row: Community Development Director,
Lauren Mikulak, Mayor Bud Starker, Public Works
Director Maria D’Andrea, and Deputy City Manager
Allison Scheck, accepting Womens Day Proclamation
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.
2024
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, who is elected at-
large and eight Council Members. Two Council Members represent each of the four
Council Distrcits. Council’s duties include:
• Serving as the legislative and policy-making body of the City in a Council-Manager
form of government
• Adopting laws, ordinances, and resolutions
• Appointing the City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge
• Appointing community members to City boards, commissions, and committees
• Encouraging community involvement in local government
• Conducting regular public Council Meetings, Study Sessions, and Special Meetings
• Sign official documents and agreements on behalf of the City 2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Reviewed and updated the Hotel Licensing Ordinance
• Adopted the Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan, created the Wheat Ridge
Housing Fund and dedicated an ongoing revenue stream
• Advocated for Wheat Ridge’s priorities to Congress members at the 2023 National
League of Cities conference in Washington DC
• Ammended the Boards and Commissions Code and practices
• Determined priority capital projects for a possible extension of the existing $0.5 sales
tax increase 2024 Strategic Priorities
• Continue to further diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Wheat Ridge
• Provide direction to staff on infrastructure priorities including paving, sidewalks,
stormwater and traffic management
• Participate in the City’s Comprehensive Plan update
• Provide guidance, support and participation in issues relating to homelessness,
affordable housing and Proposition 123
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01-102 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Mayor - 1 position Elected Elected Elected Elected
Council Member - 8 positions Elected Elected Elected Elected
Elected Elected Elected Elected
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $144,038 $143,662 $118,662 $149,668
Materials and Supplies $1,149 $1,550 $1,550 $1,550
Other Services and Charges $508,002 $551,905 $549,228 $582,596
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$653,189 $697,117 $669,440 $733,814
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Legislative Services
Personnel
Services
21%
Materials and
Supplies
0.2%
Other
Services and
Charges
79%
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General Government City Attorney 01-107 Core Business
• Counsel and advise the City Council, City Manager, boards and commissions, and department directors on the legal implications of contemplated policy decisions • Prepare and review City ordinances, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements • Provide legal advice to all City departments on contracts, ordinances, resolutions, intergovernmental agreements and new legislation • Represent the City in litigation in state and federal courts and before local and state administrative agencies • Coordinate litigation defense provided by the City’s insurance carrier • Conduct legal training and other educational programs related to compliance with the Charter, Code of Laws, state statutes and court decisions • 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Addressed changes to Code of Laws required by recent legislation and court decisions • Participated in an interdepartmental team for ongoing hotel licensing and enforcement programs • Managed litigation against the City by coordinating and directing the work of defense attorneys assigned by the City’s insurance carrier • Worked closely with Council and Community Development to develop new and revised regulation governing land development in the City • Advised the City Clerk in referendum petition matters • Coordingated with insurance defense counsel on litigation including a challenge to the 2022 ADU ordinance
2024 Strategic Priorities
• Supervise litigation and personal injury claims against the City to assist with insurance defense and coverage • Assist the City in implementing strategies to address homelessness • Assist City Clerk and Police Department in complying with CORA law • Advise City Council and staff as the Clear Creek Crossing and Lutheran campus redevelopment projects require City action • Conduct training for Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission members
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01-107 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Legal Services - Contracted 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $0 $0 $0 $0
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $324,456 $410,000 $360,000 $410,000
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$324,456 $410,000 $360,000 $410,000
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
City Attorney
Other
Services and
Charges
100%
59 2024 Proposed Budget
01-610 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
No Staff Authorized 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $2,529,069 $2,886,152 $2,640,698 $2,883,555
Materials and Supplies $35,014 $39,300 $33,300 $40,500
Other Services and Charges $2,602,774 $2,773,686 $2,475,433 $2,831,317
Debt Service $80,167 $80,167 $80,167 $80,168
$5,247,024 $5,779,305 $5,229,598 $5,835,540
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Central Charges
Personnel
Services
49%
Materials
and Supplies
1%
Other Services and Charges
49%
Debt
Service
1%
60 2024 Proposed Budget
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.
2024
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
61 2024 Proposed Budget
City Treasurer
01‐101
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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Managed and monitored the City’s investment portfolio yielding higher returns
prior to the economic downturn
Partned with Renewal Wheat Ridge to help invest bond proceeds strategically
while awaiting expenditures detailed in the project schedule
Explored options to attain higher yield investments for the City’s general and
capital fund balances
Continued financial transparency efforts by publishing City Treasurer Reports on
the City’s website and social media
2024 Strategic Priorities
Analyze cash flow to realize maximum investment potential
Improve fiscal transparency and financial reporting to Wheat Ridge residents
Review and update the City’s investment policy
62 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐101 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
City Treasurer Elected Elected Elected Elected
0000
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $33,102 $32,958 $32,959 $32,959
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $1,573 $3,000 $1,620 $3,000
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$34,675 $35,958 $34,579 $35,959
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
City Treasurer
Personnel Services
92%
Other Services and
Charges
8%
63 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
64 2024 Proposed Budget
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 provides and manages 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.
2024
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
Continue to implement
revised election and
referendum procedures
and policies
Refine records
management processes
and procedures
Christopher Randall, Municipal Judge; Steve
Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
City Clerk Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk
65 2024 Proposed Budget
City Clerk’s Office
01‐108
Core Business
Maintain records of City ordinances, resolutions, deeds, easements, and official
documents, including bi‐annual codification and management of Municipal Code
supplements Manage the City’s liquor licensing program Serve as liaison to the Wheat Ridge Liquor License Authority Board Coordinate with Jefferson County to conduct 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 Manage the City’s amusement device licensing program Serve as Clerk to the Police Pension Board Administer yearly records destruction per the Colorado Municipal Records Retention
Schedule Fulfill Public Information Requests (CORA compliance)
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Archived digital copies of City records to ensure permanent back up Consolidated public hearing notice publishing ads to reduce costs Reviewed and revised 2023 election forms and procedures Created the 2023 municipal elections candidates’ resource manual Updated Liquor Resolutions to comply with new and existing state liquor statutes City Clerk became a Certified Municipal Clerk by graduating the Colorado Municipal
Clerks Associations (CMCA) Deputy City Clerk continued training and education at the CMCA Academy Deputy City Clerk instructed basic and advanced liquor classes at the CMCA Institute
and Master Academy Deputy City Clerk was voted onto the Board of Directors of the CMCA Assisted in revising CMCA’s Bylaws
2024 Strategic Priorities
Recruit and onboard a Senior Deputy City Clerk to add capacity to the City Clerk’s
Office per Council’s direction Continue training and certification efforts Collaborate with the Police Department to enforce liquor laws Develop a certified education program for individuals holding liquor licenses,
amusement licenses, and special event permits Participate in the CMCA Annual Institute as trainers Create documents outlining the policies and procedures to conduct referendums Modernize the City’s Election Law and update procedures and documents that
facilitate a well‐coordinated local election
66 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐108 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
City Clerk Elected Elected Elected Elected
Senior Deputy Clerk 0001
Deputy City Clerk 1111
1112
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $114,672 $116,649 $121,111 $241,260
Materials and Supplies $618 $1,500 $500 $1,500
Other Services and Charges $32,863 $68,500 $50,550 $42,000
$148,153 $186,649 $172,161 $284,760
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
City Clerk's Office
Personnel
Services
85%
Materials
and
Supplies
0.5%
Other Services
and Charges
15%
67 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
68 2024 Proposed Budget
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 resident 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.
2024
Budget Priorities
Engage development and
redevelopment
opportunities throughout
the City of Wheat Ridge
Develop and implement
strategies to address
issues related to
homelessness
Increase citywide
sustainability
programming
Prioritize work related to
Council’s strategic
priorities
Complete an economic
development strategy
Homeless Navigation Program receiving move‐in
kits from Glory of God Lutheran Church
69 2024 Proposed Budget
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
City Manager
Economic
Development
Manager
Assistant City
Manager
Sustainability
Coordinator
Homeless
Navigator
Management
Analyst
Housing
Navigator
70 2024 Proposed Budget
City Manager’s Office
01-106
Core Business
• Provide overall administration for the City in accordance with City Council goals and
policies
• Manage and supervise departments, agencies, and offices to achieve goals with available
resources
• Provide oversight in preparation and execution of the budget
• Manage and direct economic development programs within the City of Wheat Ridge
• Provide sound communication with City Council, employees, and members of the public
• Ensure organizational expectations are incorporated into daily work processes
• Manage Sustainable Wheat Ridge programming and Homeless Navigation efforts
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Continued to facilitate economic development opportunities at Clear Creek Crossing,
Applewood Shopping Center, 38th Avenue and the Gold’s Marketplace
• Increased support for individuals experiencing homelessness through City’s Homeless
Navigation Program and community partnerships
• Increased City’s resident sustainability impact through Sustainable Neighborhoods
• Accepted recommendations from the resident-led Race and Equity Task Force, and
created the IDEA advisory committee to implement the recommendations
• Continued implementation of the projects with the Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond
• Facilitated 2023 Resident Survey
• Implemented new Wheat Ridge 102 program for graduates of Wheat Ridge 101
• Implemented hotel licensing program which reduced calls for service to the I-70/Kipling
area of the City
• Adopted Affordable Housing Strategy and created housing fund
2024 Strategic Priorities
• Finalize design and start construction of The Green at 38th
• Continue support for individuals experiencing homelessness through City’s Homeless
Navigation program and community partnerships
• Finalize design and start construction of Youngfield corridor improvements
• Continue to support Council’s work related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Finalize an updated economic development strategy
• Finalize affordable housing strategy and implement recommendations
• Issue 2024 revenue bonds for primary street corridor, sidewalk and drainage
improvements
• Continue Wheat Ridge 101 resident academy in collaboration with Localworks
71 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐106 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
City Manager 1111
Assistant City Manager 0011
Assistant to the City Manager 1100
Management Analyst 0011
2233
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $563,072 $488,133 $480,507 $534,964
Materials and Supplies $72,112 $100 $100 $100
Other Services and Charges $235,225 $525,334 $526,650 $101,715
Capital Outlay $0 $1,075 $1,075 $0
$870,409 $1,014,642 $1,008,332 $636,779
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
City Manager's Office
Personnel
Services
84.0%
Materials and
Supplies
0.02%
Other Services
and Charges
16.0%
72 2024 Proposed Budget
Economic Development
01‐105
Core Business
Retain, expand, and attract businesses
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 d/b/a
Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR)
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Advanced the priorities of RWR via TIF’s and redevelopment of key properties
Advanced City’s Economic and Urban Renewal programs
Assured bond proceeds and required debt servicing was met
Coordinated with Wheat Ridge Business Association, Wheat Ridge Chamber, and
West Metro Chamber of Commerce to strengthen the business environment
Continued to work on strengthening business during and coming out of COVID‐19
Sold 38th and Yukon property to Corners at Wheat Ridge for future development
2024 Strategic Priorities
Assure RWR bond requirements and distributions are met
Work with RWR to coordinate TIF agreements and obligations
Continue marketing Wheat Ridge for development utilizing programs of the City,
State and Federal agencies
Complete Economic Development Strategy and incorporate into Comprehensive Plan
Assist with the development of key sites within the community
Work with JeffCo Economic Development Corporation, Metro Denver Economic
Development Corporation and Downtown Colorado, Inc.
Market properties acquired by the City through the Wadsworth Improvement Project
for future repurposing
Market and assist with in‐fill sites throughout Wheat Ridge
Fully develop and incorporate two new Urban Renewal plan areas
Retire debt servicing for Kipling Ridge Shopping Center
Work with smaller businesses to start and grow business
73 2024 Proposed Budget
01-105 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $136,141 $142,439 $145,062 $149,380
Materials and Supplies $8,539 $11,950 $7,645 $14,150
Other Services and Charges $1,888,732 $1,803,325 $1,488,910 $1,329,875
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$2,033,412 $1,957,714 $1,641,617 $1,493,405
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Economic Development
Economic Development Manager
Personnel
Services
10%
Materials
and
Supplies 0.9%
Other
Services and
Charges
89%
74 2024 Proposed Budget
Homeless Navigation Program
01‐114
Core Business
Provide direct support and help identify solutions to many complex challenges faced
by those seeking a pathway out of homelessness
Work closely with local business communities, constituents, metro‐area non‐profit
providers and government agencies
Contact individuals living unsheltered and offering resources and basic need items to
build rapport and trust
Complete intakes for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and
assess clients’ needs, and make referrals for healthcare, mental health, substance
misuse, legal issues, and public benefits
Identify a pathway toward housing for clients and assist with housing searches,
applications, and deposits
Assist clients with obtaining vital documents
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Built relationships with property owners/managers in the area
Achieved permanent or transitional housing for 33 individuals
Began implementing an AfterCare program to track the ongoing challenges faced by
people once housed
Attended Municipal Court to provide support for persons experiencing homelessness
Conducted weekly outreach to people experiencing homeless in the community
Applied for Colorado Gives Foundation grant funding to supplement City dollars and
expand portions of the Program
Assisted dozens of individuals with applying for and securing housing
2024 Strategic Priorities
Continue to provide weekly outreach in the community
Compile and analyze data gleaned from the AfterCare program
Continue to build relationships with property owners/managers
Partner with Municipal Court staff to make improvements to the Court’s interactions
with people experiencing homelessness
Seek out and apply for more grant funding
Increase community partnerships across the Denver Metro area to enhance services
and resources
75 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐114 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Housing Navigator (time limited) 0 1 1 1
Homeless Navigator 1111
1222
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $0 $152,824 $137,199 $156,749
Materials and Supplies $0 $88,680 $88,680 $108,730
Other Services and Charges $0 $5,000 $4,200 $4,800
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $246,504 $230,079 $270,279
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Homeless Navigation Program
Personnel
Services
58%
Materials
and
Supplies
40.2%
Other
Services and
Charges
2%
76 2024 Proposed Budget
Sustainability
01‐119
Core Business
Create and implement programming to support and encourage sustainable practices
within municipal buildings, residences, neighborhoods, and businesses
Provide recommendations to enhance the environmental sustainability of Wheat
Ridge in the six focus areas of Communications & Engagement, Green Building &
Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Solid Waste & Recycling, Transportation, and
Water
Create and distribute newsletters and other educational material to support
community engagement and sustainability efforts
Plan and host events to promote sustainable behaviors, and to engage with and
educate the public about sustainability in Wheat Ridge
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Created and distributed a new, bi‐monthly sustainability newsletter
Hosted second annual paint recycling event resulting in 30,744 pounds of paint
diverted from landfills
Supported the Sustainable Neighborhoods Program, including two new
neighborhoods and an annual retreat for staff and neighborhood leaders
Participated in steering committee for Jefferson County’s first Climate Action Plan
Progressed towards next steps in reviewing the City’s waste management practices
2024 Strategic Priorities
Work with consultant to implement public outreach and engagement strategy about
waste management practices in Wheat Ridge
Update 2018 Wheat Ridge Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
Form internal team to focus on municipal sustainability practices
Apply for grants, including additional EV charging infrastructure
Continue to offer annual events such as fall yard waste and paint recycling, as well as
other waste‐related events throughout the year
Continue to support the Sustainable Neighborhoods Program and recruit additional
neighborhoods
Continue to support existing programming and create new programming and
partnership opportunities
77 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐119 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
1111
1111
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $0 $79,473 $79,385 $82,226
Materials and Supplies $0 $60,655 $39,000 $64,100
Other Services and Charges $0 $182,629 $181,030 $8,650
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $322,757 $299,415 $154,976
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Sustainability
Sustainability Coordinator
Personnel
Services
53%
Materials
and
Supplies
41.4%
Other
Services and
Charges
6%
78 2024 Proposed Budget
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, park, 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, Court is in session two to 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, to protect the public, deter criminal conduct,
and provide restitution to victims.
2024
Budget Priorities
• Monitor and assess
strategic objectives
established for
Community Court
• Research sentence
compliance solutions
• Comply with statutory
requirement to expand
access to Court website
Chris Randall, Municipal Judge
Judge Randall swearing in the City Treasurer
Municipal Judge (Appointed)
Court Administrator
Deputy Court Administrator Court Marshal(3)Probation Officer
Judicial Assistant II (4)Judicial Assistant I (2)
79 2024 Proposed Budget
Municipal Court
01‐109
Core Business
Create, maintain, and adjudicate criminal, traffic, juvenile, nuisance, abatement, animal
control, parks, sales tax, administrative hearings, and business license case filings
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 fines, fees, and costs revenues
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, rules, and constitutions
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Assessed, monitored, and implemented security improvements in Courtroom
Implemented Community Court to outreach to persons experiencing homelessness
Connected defendants to Homeless and Housing Navigators and additional resources
Complied with prompt bond hearing legislation effective January 1, 2023
Sealed cases in compliance with new legislation
Utilized special populations funds to assist with varied challenges
Improved space and replaced furniture in Court Offices
2024 Strategic Priorities
Expand internal collections program
Implement innovative solutions to reduce failures to appear
Monitor and assess Community Court
Prepare database for transition to new Court software program
Comply with statutory requirement to expand access to Court website
80 2024 Proposed Budget
01-109 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Municipal Judge Contracted Contracted Contracted Contracted
Court Administrator 1 1 1 1
Deputy Court Administrator 1 1 1 1
Judicial Assistant II 0 4 4 4
Deputy Court Clerk II 3 0 0 0
Judicial Assistant I 0 2 2 2
Deputy Court Clerk I 3 0 0 0
Probation Officer 1 1 1 1
Court Marshal 3 3 3 3
12 12 12 12
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $921,847 $1,209,404 $1,116,843 $1,193,813
Materials and Supplies $13,772 $19,450 $18,750 $17,900
Other Services and Charges $27,234 $39,510 $35,910 $36,985
Capital Outlay $0 $2,000 $2,000 $3,000
$962,854 $1,270,364 $1,173,503 $1,251,698
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Municipal Court
Personnel
Services , 95.4%
Materials and
Supplies , 1.4%
Other Services
and Charges,
3.0%
Capital Outlay,
0.2%
81 2024 Proposed Budget
2035
Vision &
SMART Goals
Objective Direction 2020
Actual
2021
Actual
2022
Actual
2023
Estimated
2024
Target
1 Efficiently schedule required
court appearances.N/A 1,824 2,452 2,732 2,900 3,000
1 Adjudicate Municipal Ordinance
violations in court.488 662 649 770 775
1 Adjudicate Municipal Ordinance
violations prior to court.688 993 535 875 875
1 Efficiently schedule required
court appearances.N/A 416 529 605 635 650
1 Provide access to justice.301 538 566 550 500
1 Provide access to justice via
multiple methods.360 665 633 525 550
3. The Court does not have control over volume of cases scheduled for initial court appearance. Thereafter court dates scheduled by Court Staff.
4. Defendants have a legal right to enter a not guilty plea, proceed to a pre-trial conference or trial, and request continuance.
Direction Key:
1. The failure to appear rate is approximately 20%. This high failure to appear rate is due in part to defendants who are experiencing homelessness.
2. Alternative methods of resolving cases includes defendants resolving their cases by appearing via Lifesize audio-video conferencing; accepting a
disposition via a plea by mail, and defendants in custody at Jefferson County Detention Facility appearing before the Court via Lifesize audio-video
conferencing.
Scheduled court appearances (3).
Reached disposition/resolved.
Paid prior to court.
Cases continued beyond
arraignment (4).
Failures to appear (1).
Alternative methods of resolving
cases (2).
Measurement
Municipal Court
Performance Measures Met or Exceeded Target
>10% Worse than Target
<10% Worse than Target
82 2024 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, Communications and Engagement,
Administration, and the Safety/Wellness Programs.
2024
Budget Priorities
Implement new software
systems to drive efficiency
and enhance the
customer experience
Implement cyber security
best practices, prioritizing
end point monitoring and
employee training
Support diversity, equity,
and inclusion initiatives in
the organization and
community
Support the
reorganization and
enhanced capacity of the
City Clerks Office
Allison Scheck
Deputy City Manager
83 2024 Proposed Budget
2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Finance 7.5 8.5 9.5 9.5
Communications and Engagement 2 2 2 2
Administrative Services 4 4 5 5
Human Resources 4 5 5 5
Procurement 2 2 2 2
Information Technology 6 7 8 8
25.5 28.5 31.5 31.5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $2,474,034 $2,894,587 $2,807,231 $3,220,794
Materials and Supplies $19,232 $23,075 $18,655 $19,650
Other Services and Charges $1,554,821 $2,114,317 $1,977,167 $2,005,103
Capital Outlay $211,654 $672,345 $574,998 $243,100
$4,259,743 $5,704,324 $5,378,051 $5,488,647
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Administrative Services
Personnel
Services
58.7%
Materials and
Supplies
0.4%
Other
Services and
Charges
36.5%
Capital Outlay
4.4%
84 2024 Proposed Budget
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Finance $352,742 $527,951 $471,148 $596,498
Communications and Engagement $237,593 $365,468 $339,629 $355,945
Administration $795,318 $883,864 $885,056 $1,042,275
Human Resources $709,201 $820,237 $758,381 $736,539
Procurement $183,642 $206,208 $188,001 $211,759
Information Technology $1,981,247 $2,900,596 $2,735,836 $2,545,631
$4,259,743 $5,704,324 $5,378,051 $5,488,647
Total Budget by Program
Total 2024 Budget by Program
Administrative Services
Finance
11%
Communications
and Engagement
7%
Administration
19%
Human Resources
13%
Information
Technology
46%
Procurement
3%
85 2024 Proposed Budget
AdministraƟve Services
Deputy City
Manager
Finance Manager
Communications
and Engagement
Manager
IT ManagerProcurement
ManagerExecutive AssistantHR Manager
Senior HR
Business
Partner (2)
HR Business
Partner
HR Tech
Assistant to
Mayor &
Council
Admin
Specialist
Procurement
Coordinator
Accountant
Revenue
Auditor
Payroll
Supervisor
Payroll Tech
(0.5)
Accounting
Supervisor
Accounting
Tech
Revenue Tech
Licensing Tech
Communications
Specialist
Systems
Analyst (2)
Network
Administrator
GIS Analyst
Technical
Support
Specialist
GIS Technician
Risk Management
Coordinator
ERP Project
Manager
Compliance
Officer
86 2024 Proposed Budget
2035
Vision &
SMART Goals
Objective Direction 2020
Actual
2021
Actual
2022
Actual
2023
Estimated
2024
Target
1 Provide a consistent level of
service to the community.99.0%98.8%92.8%98%99%
4 Protect the City's critical cyber
assets.93.8%95.4%96%95.6%98%
1 Responsibly manage the City's
finances.Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1 Reduce staff time dedicated to
paying bills by going electronic.92%93%94%80%90%
6 Reduce the paper that the City
consumes.25%27%38%46%60%
1 Responsibly manage taxpayer
funds.15 10 30 57 40
1 Responsibly manage the City's
finances.99%99%100%100%100%
1 Responsibly manage the City's
finances.200 65 75 150 200
1 Maintain a high level of workplace
safety.7 6 6 10 12
1 Maintain a high level of workplace
safety.Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1 Provide a consistent level of
service to the community.86 days 89 days 80 days 77 80
1 Retain employees.13.10%9.70%16%11%15%
7 Communicate and engage with
the Wheat Ridge community.10%40%40%70%25%
1 Increase the transparency of
WRPD activities.Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
Direction Key:
Administrative Services
Employee Safety Committee initiatives
(of 10 possible programs) (3).
Score of 100 or higher on
property/casualty audit.
Time to fill positions (days).
Turnover rate.
Measurement
Network uptime annual percentage
(1).
Vendor payments - electronic vs
check.
Taxpayer receipts - electronic vs
check.
Met or Exceeded Target
3. Safety Committee Initiatives: Safety Soiree, WC Work Flow, Incident Repsonse Work Flow, Bleed Stop Trianing, NEW FA/AED, Near Miss Program, GOAL
Program, Digital Security & Donuts, Facility Walk Thrus, and Active Shooter Training.
4. LinkedIn growth jumped by 68% in 2023.
5. The WRPD Annual Report is now completed by the Police Department's PIO.
<10% Worse than Target
>10% Worse than Target
Security/cyber test pass rate annual
percentage (2).
# of employees trained on purchasing
processes.
Unqualified audit opinion.
Taxpayer audits.
Percentage of successful P-card
audits.
1. IT uses the Solarwinds system to monitor uptime. After the ransomware attack in August 2022, Solarwinds was the last to recover in July 2023. We lost
all our archival data and are starting from scratch with new data. This is a best guess that assumes 7 days of downtown, although we are confident we did
not have more than that.
2. KnowBe4 Phishing tests were only operational starting in March, so these numbers reflect 5 months. Industry average for the same period is 73.7.
Performance Measures
Growth in social media audience (4).
Produce WRPD annual report (5).
87 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Successfully restored all systems following the cyber attack resulting in the integration of
modern tools and a stronger security position
Planned and tracked Council’s ARPA funding recommendations
Completed the ERP selection process and launched the implementation
Implemented Council’s special licensing programs related to massage, tobacco retailing,
short‐term rentals and hotels
Hired the City’s first Risk Management Coordinator and streamlined and improved the
risk management program
Recruited and trained new administrative professionals to meet the City’s needs
Received GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for the 2023 Annual Budget
2024 Strategic Priorities
Implement new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, driving efficiency and
streamlining the customer experience
Support Council’s priorities to educate and inform the community, and improve licensing
and permitting processes
Work towards website accessibility standards
Continue to improve boards and commissions processes
Support enhanced cyber security initiatives
Leverage new employees to provide additional support to the offices of the City
Manager, City Clerk and Administrative Services
88 2024 Proposed Budget
01-111 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Adopted
Deputy City Manager 0 0 1 1
Administrative Services Director 1 1 0 0
Executive Assistant 1 1 1 1
Risk Management Coordinator 0 0 1 1
1 1 1 1
Administrative Specialist 1 1 1 1
4 4 5 5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $342,925 $512,467 $457,773 $547,173
Materials and Supplies $2,031 $2,200 $2,000 $2,000
Other Services and Charges $7,786 $13,284 $11,375 $47,325
$352,742 $527,951 $471,148 $596,498
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Administrative Services
Administrative Asst - Mayor and Council
Personnel
Services
91.7%
Materials and
Supplies
0.3%Other Services
and Charges
7.9%
89 2024 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services Finance 01-103 Core Business
• Process 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 • Administer business licensing and special licensing programs • Proliferate information to residents and taxpayers to facilitate form completion, information resources and compliance methods and remedies • Maintain the general ledger, payroll, fixed asset, cash receipting 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 delinquent taxes and licenses laws and requirements • Manage, reconcile and safeguard cash • Provide ACTION-based customer service to all City personnel and the community
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Received an unqualified audit opinion from CliftonLarsonAllen for 2022 • Onboarded an accounting supervisor and a revenue technician • Continued to improve the ratio of electronic payments and receipts compared to manual methods • Processed nearly 5,000 business license renewals and issued nearly 1,000 new business licenses and accounts of which over 400 came from SUTS 2024 Strategic Priorities
• Adopt and implement new business licensing code • Implement new ERP Finance module • Increase sales and use tax audits and related audit recovery revenue • Obtain an unqualified opinion on the 2023 financial audit • Develop tools to monitor City and URA capital projects and to facilitate collaboration with other departments • Reduce the administrative burden of short-term rental licensing by developing compliance and enforcement processes and procedures • Provide best in class ACTION-based customer service
90 2024 Proposed Budget
01-103 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Adopted
Finance Manager 1 1 1 1
Accountant 1 1 1 1
Accounting Technician 1 1 1 1
Payroll Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Payroll Technician 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Revenue Auditor 1 1 1 1
Revenue Technician 1 1 1 1
Licensing Technician 1 1 1 1
Compliance Officer 0 0 1 1
Accounting Supervisor 0 1 1 1
7.5 8.5 9.5 9.5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $647,137 $618,812 $623,363 $820,394
Materials and Supplies $1,675 $5,175 $3,800 $2,150
Other Services and Charges $146,506 $259,877 $257,893 $219,731
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$795,318 $883,864 $885,056 $1,042,275
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Finance
Personnel
Services , 78.7%
Materials and
Supplies , 0.2%
Other Services
and Charges,
21.1%
91 2024 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services Human Resources
01-112
Core Business
• Provide human resources guidance to the organization
• Oversee talent management, employee relations, job classification and total rewards, HRIS systems, and organizational compliance
• Guide personnel policy development, administration, and interpretation
• Deliver 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 2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Secured new benefits consultant (CEBT) and added more health care choices for
employees
• Hired 35 standard full-time and 90 variable-hour employees
• Updated Policies: Leaves, Drug and Alcohol; Employee Referral, Multi-Lingual
Incentive, Alternative Duty
• Conducted ERP team evaluations
• Conducted full market and compensation analysis, and city-wide pension contribution
analysis. Confirmed City’s compensation strategy is on target considering
performance and tenure-wide
• Developed and delivered a paid family leave program replacing Colorado’s mandated
program
2024 Strategic Priorities
• Create a more productive and engaged workforce by implementing talent
management, training and engagement tools City-wide
• Participate in IT project governance
• Reinforce Supervisor accountability and efficiency through process standardization
and training
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism efforts
• Support ERP and HRIS implementation
• Guide a wide evaluation of organizational philosophies around leaves, compensation
and employee total rewards
92 2024 Proposed Budget
01-112 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Adopted
Human Resources Manager 1 1 1 1
SR Human Resources Business Partner 2 2 2 2
Human Resources Business Partner 1 1 1 1
Human Resources Technician 0 1 1 1
4 5 5 5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $515,338 $530,726 $530,245 $525,099
Materials and Supplies $1,407 $500 $500 $500
Other Services and Charges $192,455 $289,011 $227,636 $210,940
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$709,201 $820,237 $758,381 $736,539
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Human Resources
Personnel
Services
71.3%
Materials
and Supplies
0.1%
Other Services
and Charges
28.6%
93 2024 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services Communications and Engagement 01-113 Core Business
• Promote the City and encourage community engagement though electronic, written,
and verbal communications
• Create content that tells the City’s story and engages residents and stakeholders to get
involved with their local government
• Serve as the liaison between the city and the news media
• Coordinate the release of information to the public and respond to inquiries
• Manage, monitor, and foster social media engagement for the City
• Create and distribute community outreach newsletters including Mayor’s Matters and
Connections
• Plan, coordinate, and promote City programs, recognition, and events
• Manage Channel 8, media partnerships, contractors, and vendors
• Monitor City branding and provide styling, logo, and image use guidance
• Oversee website content updates, graphics, and train website administrators
• Support and advise the mayor, elected officials, city manager and directors on public
affairs, media interaction, and crisis communications 2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Launched a new City website with a subpage for the Police Department.
• Launched a new playback system for Channel 8 that includes high-definition channel and
streaming on Roku and Amazon Fire
• Launched the Mayor’s Monthly Vlog series
• Fostered a partnership with Jefferson Center for Mental Health to increase access to
their services within the City of Wheat Ridge
• Worked collaboratively with news media to generate positive media coverage for
strategic City initiatives
• Ran a successful information campaign regarding the sales tax extension ballot initiative
• Grew LinkedIn following by 66.7%
• Released the second video in the Wonders of Wheat Ridge series
2024 Strategic Priorities
• Support council priorities, including demystifying government through the Wonders of
Wheat Ridge video series
• Complete website accessibility improvements in accordance with HB21-1110
• Make Connections available via email and accessible web features
94 2024 Proposed Budget
01-113 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Adopted
PIO/Communications Manager 1 0 0 0
Communications and Engagement Manage 0 1 1 1
Digital Communications Specialist 1 0 0 0
Communications Specialist 0 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $139,972 $183,471 $188,302 $197,394
Materials and Supplies $13 $1,000 $800 $1,000
Other Services and Charges $97,607 $180,997 $150,527 $157,551
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$237,593 $365,468 $339,629 $355,945
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Communications and Engagement
Personnel
Services
55.5%Materials and
Supplies
0.3%
Other Services
and Charges
44.3%
95 2024 Proposed Budget
Administrative Services
Procurement
01‐116
Core Business
Manage procurement transactions: supplier sourcing, contracts, 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 City departments to ensure successful solicitation processes, including
developing technical bid specifications or scopes of work for bid and proposal requests,
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 of on‐call and other multi‐year service agreements
Assure accurate reporting of open POs for annual carry‐over approval
Uphold the National Institute of Governmental Procurement (NIGP) code of ethics
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Facilitated formal solicitation for the City’s new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Facilitated the sourcing of additional software to round out the ERP software suite
Conducted monthly, consistent, manageable P‐Card audits achieving 100% compliance
Successfully onboarded new Procurement Coordinator
Implemented Contract Management Software as well as the DocuSign Signature solution
Migrated from Commerce Bank to JP Morgan for P‐Card processing resulting in a greater
rebate for the City
Updated and delivered Procurement Training Citywide
Began implementing ADA Accessibility practices throughout the Procurement and
Contracting Process
2024 Strategic Priorities
Successfully administer the ERP agreement and other strategic priorities
Train Project Managers to use Contract Management Software
Complete Contract Modernization project
Complete the ADA transition project
96 2024 Proposed Budget
01-116 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Adopted
Procurement Manager 0 1 1 1
Purchasing and Contracting Agent 1 0 0 0
Procurement Coordinator 0 1 1 1
Buyer II 1 0 0 0
2 2 2 2
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $177,152 $196,568 $183,569 $204,160
Materials and Supplies $43 $700 $55 $500
Other Services and Charges $6,447 $8,940 $4,377 $7,099
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$183,642 $206,208 $188,001 $211,759
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Procurement
Personnel
Services
96.4%
Materials and
Supplies
0.2%
Other Services
and Charges
3.4%
97 2024 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 the City’s computers and network
Select and test software for the City’s computers
Maintain an inventory of computers and software
Negotiate technology contracts and service level agreements with providers
Assist departments with special technology projects
Provide backup for server and telephone systems
Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of City technology
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Completed recovery from the 2022 Black Cat ransomware attack
Kicked off the ERP implementation
Improved cybersecurity preparedness
Rebuilt the Community Development "Projects and Properties" map
Deployed new hardware for vehicles, PD Investigation, PFOS, Rec Center, Anderson
Center, and Public Works
Purchased and installed new redundant firewalls
Upgraded the City’s GIS and VueWorks systems
Implemented UtiliSync for Wheat Ridge Locates
Installed a new recording system in the WRPD interview rooms
Partnered with a Managed Service Desk Provider (ProVelocity) to help solve basic
customer problems
Enhanced auditing and management of the City’s monthly phone bills by using a new
lower‐cost provider with better customer service
2024 Strategic Priorities
Replace the legacy phone system
Set up an eCitation system for Wheat Ridge Police Department
Improve automatic patching of operating systems and third‐party software
Upgrade Council Chambers video feed to be fully HD
Implement a new Enterprise Resource Planning solution
Redesign wifi networks
98 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐117 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Adopted
IT Manager 1111
Network Administrator 1111
Sr. IT Support Technician 2200
Systems Analyst 0022
GIS Analyst 1111
IT Support Technician 1100
Technical Support Specialist 0011
GIS Technician 0111
IT Project Manager 0011
6788
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $651,509 $852,543 $823,979 $926,574
Materials and Supplies $14,063 $13,500 $11,500 $13,500
Other Services and Charges $1,104,021 $1,362,208 $1,325,359 $1,362,457
Capital Outlay $211,654 $672,345 $574,998 $243,100
$1,981,247 $2,900,596 $2,735,836 $2,545,631
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Information Technology
Personnel
Services
36%
Materials and
Supplies
1%
Other Services
and Charges
53%
Capital Outlay
10%
99 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
100 2024 Proposed Budget
Community Development
About Community Development
Lauren Mikulak
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 residents and the
business community. It includes current planning
and zoning services, long range planning,
neighborhood engagement, building permits and
inspections, and engineering services.
2024
Budget Priorities
Manage review and approval of
key development sites including
Clear Creek Crossing and near
I‐70 and Kipling
Design and facilitate extensive
public engagement to update
the City’s Comprehensive Plan
Facilitate adoption of updated
International Building Codes
Implement priority
recommendations from the 44th
Avenue Subarea Plan, Lutheran
Master Plan, and Affordable
Housing Strategy
Expand the public’s web‐based
access to permitting, plan
review and inspections
Complete inspections for major
developments, including the
new Lutheran Hospital
Open House
38th Avenue West End Improvements
The Parallel Apartments
at Wheat Ridge ∙ Ward Station
101 2024 Proposed Budget
2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Administration 2 2 2 2
Planning 7.75 7.75 7.75 7.75
Building Contracted Contracted Contracted Contracted
Engineering 8 8 8 6
17.75 17.75 17.75 15.75
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $1,886,456 $2,092,776 $2,001,405 $1,797,869
Materials and Supplies $21,824 $37,395 $27,920 $55,325
Other Services and Charges $2,530,270 $1,871,444 $1,851,325 $1,549,400
Capital Outlay $13,979 $4,158 $3,233 $500
$4,452,529 $4,005,773 $3,883,883 $3,403,094
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Community Development
Personnel Services
52.83%
Materials and
Supplies
1.63%
Other Services
and Charges
45.53%
Capital Outlay
0.01%
102 2024 Proposed Budget
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Administration $282,962 $298,852 $298,327 $277,409
Planning $1,035,624 $1,408,610 $1,319,600 $922,152
Building $2,223,992 $1,293,850 $1,292,800 $1,454,500
Engineering $909,951 $1,004,461 $973,156 $749,033
$4,452,529 $4,005,773 $3,883,883 $3,403,094
Total Budget by Program
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Community Development
Administration
8%
Planning
27%
Building 43%
Engineering
22%
103 2024 Proposed Budget
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
104 2024 Proposed Budget
2035
Vision &
SMART Goals
Objectives Direction 2020
Actual
2021
Actual
2022
Actual
2023
Estimated
2024
Target
3 & 4 Provide excellent service to
interested developers.N/A 51 58 48 45 45
3 & 4 Provide excellent service to
interested developers.N/A 70 83 65 60 60
3 & 4 Provide excellent service to
interested developers.24.85 23.4 35 28 26
3 & 4 Create stakeholder
engagement opportunities.
Did not
exist 1,976 2,570 2,911 3,300
3 & 4 Provide excellent service to
interested developers.N/A 1,449 1,603 1,521 1,200 1,100
3 & 4 Provide excellent service to
interested developers.N/A 12,051 12,051 14,221 18,000 15,000
3 & 4 Attract developers to build
in Wheat Ridge.N/A $148.9M $253.6M $522.4M $180M $200M
3 & 4 Improve Wheat Ridge roads. 5,835 14,073 8,233 10,117 11,359
3 & 4 Reduce the threat of flood. 8,533 21,843 5,496 8,137 8,464
3 & 4 Improve biking accessibilty
& safety in Wheat Ridge.0 9,460 650 9,273 16,458
3 & 4 Create an equitable
transportation system.30 40 34 40 65
3 & 4 Provide excellent service to
interested developers.N/A 410 444 441 458 460
Direction Key:
<10% Worse than Target
>10% Worse than Target
Met or Exceeded Target Performance Measures
1. The volume of land use cases hit an all-time high in 2018 and has diminished since then; volumes are stabilizing at a more normal average of 60-
75 active cases per year.
2. Turnaround time for review comments exceeded department expectations in 2022 because of staffing changes and complexity of development
applications. Staff training and resource managment should help to return reviews to an average of 3.5 weeks.
3. The construction of the new Lutheran hospital has increased all Building Services activity, especially valuation and inspections. Completion of
large townhome projects will reduce overall permit volume in future.
Valuation of all permits (3).
Linear feet of roadway
designed/constructed.
Linear feet of storm sewer
designed/constructed.
Linear feet of bike lane
designed/constructed.
Number of ADA ramps
constructed.
Number of civil engineering
plans/studies reviewed.
Community Development
Number of inspections completed
(3).
What's Up Wheat Ridge, total
registered users.
Measurement
Number of pre-application
meetings held.
Number of active land use cases
(1).
Average turnaround times for land
use case referral comment letters
(in days) (2).
Number of permits issued (3).
105 2024 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 resident 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Oversaw consultant selection to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan
Managed the contractual building permit/inspection functions of the City
Provided leadership in identifying priority projects for the I‐70/Kipling URA Bond
Provided strategic guidance for the 38th West End Improvements from consultant
selection through alternatives analysis Provided direction to update zoning code provisions
Created, recruited, and onboarded the City’s first Housing Program Administrator
Provided strategic guidance for realigning staff resources to support the CIP
2024 Strategic Priorities
Provide strategic guidance in adopting the 2024 International Building Codes
Provide leadership in updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan and coordinating
planning efforts across other departments
Provide leadership in implementing priority recommendations from the 44th Avenue
Corridor Plan and Affordable Housing Strategy
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 and document
procedures in all divisions
106 2024 Proposed Budget
01-120 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Community Development Director 1 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $279,559 $292,002 $292,127 $272,859
Materials and Supplies $912 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Other Services and Charges $2,051 $5,850 $5,200 $3,550
Capital Outlay $440 $0 $0 $0
$282,962 $298,852 $298,327 $277,409
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Administration
Personnel
Services
98.4%
Materials and
Supplies
0.4%Other Services
and Charges
1.3%
107 2024 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 Support public engagement efforts for a variety of planning efforts Manage the landscape inspection program and support waterwise retrofits Provide direct assistance to residents, 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Managed the completion and adoption of the Affordable Housing Strategy & Action
Plan and 44th Avenue Subarea Plan Completed engagement of all neighborhoods in the City for the Let’s Talk Resident
Engagement Program Designed and launched an online map with project and property information Oversaw various amendments to the Code of Laws including items related to
affordable housing, subdivision, mixed use codes, daycares, and EV parking Supported implementation of the extended stay lodging licensing program Continued processing development applications and reviewing building permits
throughout the City including key redevelopment sites at Clear Creek Crossing and
44th and Kipling Supported public engagement efforts for CIP and URA bond projects, including 38th
Avenue West End Improvements and 32nd and Youngfield designs
2024 Strategic Priorities
Kick off community‐wide effort to update the City’s 2009 Comprehensive Plan Implement recommendations from the 44th Avenue Subarea Plan, Lutheran Master
Plan, and Affordable Housing Strategy Support public engagement efforts for CIP projects Continue processing development applications in and around Clear Creek Crossing,
the Wheat Ridge ∙ Ward Station Area, 44th and Kipling, and other infill sites
throughout the City
108 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐121 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Planning Manager 1111
Senior Planner 2233
Senior Neighborhood Planner 1100
Planner II 0011
Planner I 1100
Neighborhood Engagement Specialist1111
Plan Reviewer/Inspector 1 1 0.75 0.75
Landscape Inspection Program Manager 0.75 0.75 1 1
7.75 7.75 7.75 7.75
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $750,821 $860,403 $794,278 $831,716
Materials and Supplies $16,775 $29,020 $22,620 $48,475
Other Services and Charges $265,179 $518,804 $502,319 $41,961
Capital Outlay $2,849 $383 $383 $0
$1,035,624 $1,408,610 $1,319,600 $922,152
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Planning
Personnel
Services
90%
Materials and
Supplies
5%Other Services
and Charges
5%
109 2024 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 program
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Continued business model to contract with Charles Abbott Associates for full‐time
building division services Used the building permit system’s web‐based services to provide real time status of
building inspections scheduled and completed for contractors and homeowners Continued use of the on‐line payment portal for building permits and contractor licenses Implemented phased permitting process for large projects allowing site and foundation
work to proceed ahead of vertical construction Improved electronic plan review process to reduce plan review times Implemented process for issuing Temporary Certificates of Occupancy for commercial
and multiunit projects Participated in ERP selection process providing input on permit process improvements Completed thousands of inspections on key development projects including the
Lutheran Hospital, Parallel Apartments, Lifetime Fitness, and hundreds on commercial
remodels and residential units
2024 Strategic Priorities
Oversee the local adoption of the 2024 International Building Codes Improve fee payments to simplify the customer and contractor experience Implement new ERP to improve processes related to permit submittal, plan review,
permit issuance, and customer portal Continue to review all policies, procedures and local code amendments for clarity and
consistency and update as needed Continue permit preconstruction meetings for the builders, contractors, and
homeowners
110 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐122 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Contracted Staffing Contracted Contracted Contracted Contracted
Contracted Contracted Contracted Contracted
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $0 $0 $0 $0
Materials and Supplies $1,171 $2,625 $1,700 $2,250
Other Services and Charges $2,220,421 $1,290,500 $1,290,500 $1,452,250
Capital Outlay $2,400 $725 $600 $0
$2,223,992 $1,293,850 $1,292,800 $1,454,500
Staffing and Financial Summary
Building
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Materials and
Supplies
0.2%
Other Services
and Charges
99.8%
111 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments Managed the implementation of essential Ward Station Area infrastructure
improvement projects, including restarting the pedestrian bridge, plazas, and trail
environmental, design, and ROW acquisition Started the 38th West Planning Study to obtain community consensus on a preferred
alternative to add facilities for bicycles and pedestrians while still accommodating
vehicular traffic Obtained transportation funding totaling over $8 million for two bike/ped projects
including adding facilities to 35th Avenue between Wadsworth and Sheridan and
completing an environmental assessment and design to add facilities to Tabor Street
between Clear Creek and I‐70 Worked successfully with the Planning and Building divisions in the review of a
continued record number of civil engineering documents, site plans, building permits,
plat reviews, and inspections of infrastructure improvements for numerous
redevelopment projects while effectively onboarding new staff. Developments include:
Outlook Clear Creek Phase 2, Hampton Inn, The Ives, Hilltop Estates, the Ridge at Ward
Station, and several smaller residential subdivisions and commercial projects
2024 Strategic Priorities Manage the implementation of I‐70/Kipling URA bond infrastructure improvement
projects including finalizing the design of Ward Station Area pedestrian bridge, plazas
and trail projects and the Youngfield Aesthetic projects Manage the environmental, design, and ROW acquisition to add a shared‐use path on
the west side of Wadsworth between 32nd and 35th using grant funds Perform civil, site, and plat reviews needed for various Land Use Cases and building
permits for the Clear Creek Crossing Subdivision pad sites, Foothills Housing Authority
developments, Kipling and 44th redevelopment, American Motel redevelopment, Town
Center V, Prospect Lake, Ward TOD areas, and various infill residential subdivisions with
the goal of new staff being fully up to speed on core duties and cross training
112 2024 Proposed Budget
01-123 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Adopted
Engineering Manager 1 1 1 1
Civil Engineer II 3 3 3 2
Stormwater Coordinator 1 1 1 1
Engineering Technician III 2 2 2 1
Civil Engineer I 1 1 1 1
8 8 8 6
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $856,076 $940,371 $915,000 $693,294
Materials and Supplies $2,966 $4,750 $2,600 $3,600
Other Services and Charges $42,618 $56,290 $53,306 $51,639
Capital Outlay $8,290 $3,050 $2,250 $500
$909,951 $1,004,461 $973,156 $749,033
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Engineering
Personnel
Services
92.6%
Materials and
Supplies
0.5%Other Services
and Charges
6.9%
Capital Outlay
0.1%
113 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
114 2024 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
citizens 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.
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.
2024
Budget Priorities
Strengthen community trust
through relationship‐based
policing
Focus on hiring good
candidates and retaining
officers
Expand training
opportunities for both
sworn and non‐sworn
employees
Continue to build a
department based on the
pillars of Procedural Justice
for the benefit of employees
and the community
115 2024 Proposed Budget
2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Administration 5 6 6 6
Grants 1 1 1 1
Community Services Team 2 2 2 2
Crime Prevention Team 3.5 3.5 3 3
Records Team 8 7 7 7
Accreditation & Training 1 1 1 1
Patrol Operations 52 56 56 56
Investigations Bureau 24 24 24 24
Crash & Traffic Team 5 5 5 5
101.5 105.5 105 105
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $11,036,380 $11,763,533 $10,914,573 $12,489,676
Materials and Supplies $126,244 $202,046 $195,955 $147,093
Other Services and Charges $1,821,899 $2,302,291 $2,236,083 $2,368,449
Capital Outlay $33,540 $90,670 $88,215 $101,375
$13,018,063 $14,358,540 $13,434,826 $15,106,593
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Police Department
6.0 Community Service Officers, 1.0 Crime Prevention Officer and 1.0 Police Sergeant are funded in the Crime
Prevention Fund.
Personnel
Services
82.7%
Materials and
Supplies
1.0%
Other Services
and Charges
15.7%
Capital Outlay
0.7%
116 2024 Proposed Budget
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Administration $2,082,192 $2,368,887 $2,226,624 $2,330,270
Grants $158,984 $236,018 $234,494 $270,992
Community Services Team $313,140 $365,178 $311,231 $346,613
Crime Prevention Team $166,219 $355,461 $233,500 $359,980
Records Team $371,847 $503,356 $402,274 $496,912
Accreditation & Training $343,102 $462,251 $444,750 $494,678
Patrol Operations $6,407,949 $6,331,541 $6,351,122 $6,796,067
Investigations Bureau $2,813,342 $3,171,415 $2,906,316 $3,323,197
Crime & Traffic Team $361,288 $564,433 $324,515 $687,884
$13,018,063 $14,358,540 $13,434,826 $15,106,593
Total Budget by Program
Total 2024 Budget by Program
Police Department
Administration
16%Grants
2%
Community
Services Team
2%
Crime Prevention
Team
2%
Records Team
3%
Accreditation &
Training
3%
Patrol Operations
45%
Investigations
Bureau
22%
Crime & Traffic
Team
5%
117 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
118 2024 Proposed Budget
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police
Administrative Project Coordinator
Professional Standards Division Chief Support ServicesPublic Information OfficerDivision Chief Patrol Operations
Investigations Bureau Commander
Patrol Commander Watch 2 & 3
Patrol Commander Watch I & Special Teams SWAT
Admin Sgt.
Patrol Watch I Patrol Watch II Patrol Watch II Crime Research Analyst
Records Team
Training and Accreditation
SIU Sgt.Sgt. Property Crime Sgt Persons Crime Team
West Metro Drug Task Force (WMDTF)
VICE/ Intelligence
Metro Auto Theft Task Force (MATT)
Detectives
Police Support Technician
Property and Evidence
Sex Offender Registration
Detectives
Police Support Technician
Sgt Patrol Team A
Sgt Patrol Team B
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
Sgt Patrol Team A
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
Sgt Patrol Team B
Sgt Patrol Team A
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers
Sgt Patrol Team B
Sgt. Crash and Traffic
Crash and Traffic Team
Sgt. Crime Prevention/School Resource
Crime Prevention/School Resource Team
Community Services Team
SWAT Team P.O.S.T. Academy Recruits F.T.O. Program
Tele ‐Serve Technicians (2)
119 2024 Proposed Budget
2035
Vision &
SMART Goals
Objective Direction 2020
Actual
2021
Actual
2022
Actual
2023
Estimated
2024
Target
1 & 2 Improve traffic and
street safety. 2817*5,680 4,100 2,700 3,500
1 & 2 Quickly respond to
public safety incidents.0:04:31 0:04:21 0:05:31 5:35 5:00
1 & 2 Prevent crime in Wheat
Ridge.5*15*20 50 40
1 & 2 Provide support to
victims.N/A 257 296 340 325 300
1 & 2 File cases against
offenders. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1 & 2 Maintain accurate
reporting. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Direction Key:
Police
1. * Traffic contacts were expected to rise with the anticipated resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic however contacts were limited in 2022 due to
COVID issues, staffing reductions and higher call volume. 2020's low contacts were low due to COVID-19.
2. * Crime prevention presentations were down because of staffing in the Crime Prevention Unit as well as the hesitancy to meet in person during the
pandemic.
3. Case filings continue to rank among the top in Jefferson County and the Detective Bureau is producing great results as well as seeing an increase in
case closures.
Total number of traffic contacts (1).
Average response time to Priority 1 calls.
Total number of Crime Prevention
presentations (2).
Total number of referrals to VOI.
Maintain a position in the top 50% of all
Jefferson County law enforcement agencies
for case filings submitted per officer per year
(3).
Achieve 98% Accuracy in the initial
submission of accident reports to the
Department of Revenue and 100% accuracy
Measurement
Performance Measures Met or Exceeded Target
>10% Worse than Target
<10% Worse than Target
120 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
121 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Added two full‐time Telephone Report Takers
Advanced AI functions at Jeffcom to divert non‐emergency and informational calls
Conducted extensive oversight and enforcement at hotels in support of the new city
ordinance resulting in decreased calls for service and business change
Increased staffing to full staffing
2024 Strategic Priorities
Develop a focused internal training structure
Reduce response times to calls for service
Improve community perceptions as noted in the citizen survey
Identify funding opportunities beyond Wheat Ridge to advance technological
opportunities
Identify opportunities to grow relationship‐based policing in our community
122 2024 Proposed Budget
01-201 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Chief of Police 1 1 1 1
Division Chief 1 1 1 1
Police Sergeant 1 1 1 1
Administrative Program Coordinator 0 2 2 2
Administrative Assistant 2 0 0 0
Public Information Officer 0 1 1 1
5 6 6 6
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $932,965 $921,541 $796,318 $778,097
Materials and Supplies $30,382 $32,910 $27,070 $29,600
Other Services and Charges $1,118,588 1,409,236.00 $1,400,236 $1,510,698
Capital Outlay $257 $5,200 $3,000 $11,875
$2,082,192 $2,368,887 $2,226,624 $2,330,270
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Administration
Personnel
Services , 33%
Materials and
Supplies , 1%
Other Services
and Charges, ,
65%
Capital Outlay,
1%
123 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Utilized funding to increase pedestrian safety and reduce fatalities through two
CDOT grants
Received a catalytic converter grant and held two free community events where
anti‐theft labels were installed on catalytic converters
Awarded money through an Opioid Investigations grant which provided advanced
software systems, training, and supplies in relation to opioid investigations
Received funding from the Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) board for
annual in‐service and specialized training
2024 Strategic Priorities
Conduct DUI 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
Purchase additional AED units for patrol vehicles through use of the Byrne grant
Produce higher quality crash investigations using funds from the FARO JAG grant
124 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐202 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Police Officer 1111
1111
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $136,013 $188,477 $189,953 $202,350
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $22,971 $47,541 $44,541 $27,642
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $41,000
$158,984 $236,018 $234,494 $270,992
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Grants
Personnel
Services , 75%
Other Services
and Charges,
10%
Capital Outlay,
15%
125 2024 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, and
assists 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 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Continued a strong working partnership with CDOT for increased proactive assistance
with the challenges and concerns along the I‐70 corridor
Developed a proactive education and enforcement plan for addressing all extended stay
housing locations throughout Wheat Ridge
Expanded community outreach efforts in partnership with Localworks and Foothills
Animal Shelter, to include an Annual Shot Spot clinic for increased resident engagement
Educated, assessed, and coordinated sign code ordinance enhancements made for light
illumination enforcement
2024 Strategic Priorities
Develop strategies to reduce incidents of crime by enforcing the Hotel/Motel Licensing
Ordinance
Support partnership with CDOT during construction of the I‐70 and Kipling on and off
ramps that will help assist with the relocation of the people experiencing homelessness
Support local outreach efforts for individuals and neighborhoods using the TLC Program,
while working with state emergency responses
Support Foothills Animal Shelter and the local veterinary community to provide remote
on‐line access to animal health and welfare services
Monitor and educate Wadsworth Blvd Business Parcels regarding proper exterior code
compliance
126 2024 Proposed Budget
01-203 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Community Service Team Supervisor 1 2 2 2
Community Service Officer - Lead 1 0 0 0
2 2 2 2
Six (6) Community Service Officers are funded out of the Crime Prevention Fund
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $229,088 $232,719 $210,400 $246,079
Materials and Supplies $369 $675 $675 $250
Other Services and Charges $83,683 $131,784 $100,156 $100,284
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$313,140 $365,178 $311,231 $346,613
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Community Services Team
Personnel
Services
71.0%
Materials and
Supplies
0.1%
Other Services
and Charges
28.9%
127 2024 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 in 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Reduced crime and disorder in both public and private schools within the City of
Wheat Ridge
Educated students on the harmful effects of illegal drugs, bullying, and truancy
through education and engagement
Assured and maintained that CALEA standards were met in regard to the mission and
duties of an SRO
Continued to develop partnerships with school administrators, teachers, and parents
2024 Strategic Priorities
Re‐educate school staff and the community on the role of the SRO by focusing on
education in lieu of immediate criminal charges
Open communication with school administrators on restorative justice vs. criminal
charges
Work with school administration to involve the parent prior to the SRO
Continue with education and engagement for students, school staff and parents
when dealing with continued issues such as bullying, possession of alcohol/drugs,
harassment, etc.
Maintain CALEA standards as it relates to the role of the SRO
128 2024 Proposed Budget
01-205 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Police Sergeant 0.5 0.5 0 0
School Resource Officer 2 2 2 2
Crime Prevention Officer 1 1 1 1
3.5 3.5 3 3
2 Officers Funded out of Crime Prevention Fund
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $166,219 $355,461 $233,500 $359,980
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $0 $0 $0 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$166,219 $355,461 $233,500 $359,980
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Crime Prevention Team
Personnel
Services
100%
129 2024 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 residents 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Allowed officers to respond to higher level criminal activity by processing more than
1,000 online reports for citizens, saving the department an estimated $20,000.00
Responded to more than 1,200 online report requests, saving the public and other
requestors time and money
Maintained a high level of service and professionalism while also training new, qualified
Records Technicians
Continued managing all body worn camera footage and digital photos, providing them in
a timely manner to the public, other law enforcement agencies and the Jefferson County
DA’s Office
Established and maintained a well‐organized forms storage and distribution system
2024 Strategic Priorities
Complete the comprehensive SOPs manual for the Records Team
Provide Records staff with cross training opportunities within the Records department as
well as between other agencies such as courts and the DA’s office
Establish a records purge schedule for all paper, fingerprint and digital files to better align
with the Colorado Municipal Records Retention guidelines
Provide the opportunity for new staff to acquire Master Certification through the
Colorado Certified Records Network
Fully staff the Records team to further advance services to officers, administration, and
the residents of Wheat Ridge
130 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐206 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Records Supervisor 1111
Lead Records Management Specialist1111
Records Management Specialist 6555
8777
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $371,558 $502,281 $401,199 $496,112
Materials and Supplies $289 $1,075 $1,075 $800
Other Services and Charges $0$0$0$0
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$371,847 $503,356 $402,274 $496,912
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Records Team
Personnel
Services
100%
Materials and
Supplies
0.2%
131 2024 Proposed Budget
Police Department
Accreditation and Training
01‐207
Core Business
Coordinate training for Police Department personnel
Maintenance and updating of member training files and certifications
Develop, plan and administer the annual in‐service training program for
department members
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, to include preparing the
department for re‐accreditation
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Maintained compliance with state and national law enforcement accreditation
standards
Coordinated training in compliance with mandatory Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST), and Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA)
requirements and controlling legislation
Delivered an annual in‐service training to members, which included active threats,
ICAT and “Why did you stop me”, de‐escalation training
2024 Strategic Priorities
Provide annual in‐service training that surpasses police officer standards and
training required by POST and ensures compliance with controlling legislation
Utilize 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 standards
Research and source training curricula that reflects 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)
132 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐207 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
1111
1111
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $100,480 $106,420 $105,670 $110,153
Materials and Supplies $41,885 $106,431 $106,180 $64,825
Other Services and Charges $200,737 $249,400 $232,900 $319,700
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$343,102 $462,251 $444,750 $494,678
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Accreditation and Training
Accreditation/Training Manager
Personnel
Services
22%
Materials and
Supplies
13%
Other Services
and Charges
65%
133 2024 Proposed Budget
Police Department
Patrol Operations
01‐211
Core Business
Respond to emergency and non‐emergency public safety requests promptly
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 patrols and targeted enforcement utilizing available statistics to
respond efficiently to crime and traffic issues
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Developed strategies to reduce incidents of crime by enforcing the Hotel/Motel
Licensing Ordinance
Supported a regionalized initiative to address issues resulting from the growing number
of homeless persons and families in the community
Re‐established the Emergency Management program and updated the City’s Emergency
Operations Plan to effectively respond to disasters that occur within the City and
surrounding jurisdictions
Promoted and educated the community on the Body Worn Camera initiative and
provided information on the process for requesting video recordings through the
Colorado Open Records Act
2024 Strategic Priorities
Develop high visibility patrols for the I70/Kipling corridor to increase safety, reduce calls
for services, and improve quality of life issues
Develop strategies for educating the community about police responses to
homelessness concerns impacting local businesses and neighborhoods
Promote enhanced partnerships with mental health providers to increase services and
responses to individuals needing assistance dealing with a mental health crisis
Promote alternative patrol methods, including patrol bicycles and ATVs, to enhance
community outreach and engagement efforts within Wheat Ridge neighborhoods and
business districts
134 2024 Proposed Budget
01-211 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Division Chief 1 1 1 1
Police Commander 2 2 2 2
Police Sergeant 7 7 7 7
Police Officer 42 44 44 44
Tele-Serve Technician 0 2 2 2
52 56 56 56
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $6,125,598 $6,055,501 $6,077,962 $6,531,844
Materials and Supplies $36,704 $43,700 $43,700 $34,213
Other Services and Charges $212,364 $157,120 $154,460 $209,010
Capital Outlay $33,282 $75,220 $75,000 $21,000
$6,407,949 $6,331,541 $6,351,122 $6,796,067
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Patrol Operations
Personnel
Services
96.1%
Materials and
Supplies
0.5%
Other Services
and Charges
3.1%
Capital Outlay
0.3%
135 2024 Proposed Budget
Police Department
Investigations Bureau
01‐212
Core Business
Investigate felony persons and property crimes to include: homicide, sexual assault,
assault, robbery, theft, burglary, financial crimes, and criminal trespassing
Investigate felony drug and motor vehicle theft crimes in partnership with the West
Metro Drug Task Force and Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force
Investigate vice crimes and disseminate relevant criminal intelligence information to aid
in officer safety and ensuring a safe community
Active participation in the Jefferson County Critical Incident Team
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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Developed an on‐site technology lab in concert with our U.S.S.S. partnership and our
membership within the C.E.C.T.F.
Continued to develop and refine statistics gathering techniques compatible with the
Niche RMS in a manner that provides actionable information
Trained and regularly deployed upgraded 3Si Digital trackers to enhance the
identification and arrest process of property crime offenders
Continued cross‐training and mentorship program with members of both Patrol and
Investigations bureau to boost workforce sustainability and strengthen relationships
2024 Strategic Priorities
Refine case assignment and management criteria to enhance clearance rates, efficiency,
effectiveness, and time management
Enhance on‐site technology lab to provide technical training to the organization and
establish collaborative bonds with external partners
Build formal training and mentoring strategies between Patrol and Investigations to
strengthen relationships, ensuring technical expertise is maintained and in line with
current trends
136 2024 Proposed Budget
01-212 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Police Commander 1 1 1 1
Police Sergeant 3 3 3 3
Police Officer 14 14 14 14
Investigative Technician 2 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 1 1 1 1
24 24 24 24
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $2,615,299 $2,852,470 $2,587,971 $3,110,197
Materials and Supplies $16,614 $17,255 $17,255 $17,405
Other Services and Charges $181,428 $301,690 $301,090 $195,595
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$2,813,342 $3,171,415 $2,906,316 $3,323,197
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Investigations Bureau
Personnel Services
93.6%
Materials and
Supplies
0.5%
Other Services and
Charges
5.9%
137 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Maintained service goals despite staffing shortages
Addressed neighborhood traffic safety concerns
Participated in community events while reinforcing traffic safety to the public
Responded to and investigated major traffic events in the City
2024 Strategic Priorities
Develop Community Partnership for Improving Traffic Safety (CPITS), based on a
Neighborhood Watch approach to neighborhood traffic complaints
Increase accident reconstruction capabilities by sending officers to advanced training
and enhancing internal knowledge of FARO Scene Scanners and Crash Data Recorder
Downloads
Increase patrol of morning and afternoon school zones
Work with other City departments and the community to address neighborhood traffic
safety concerns
Enforce commercial truck safety in cooperation with the Colorado State Patrol
Respond to and investigate major traffic incidents in the City
138 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐213 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Police Sergeant 1111
Police Officer 4444
5555
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $359,161 $548,663 $311,600 $654,864
Materials and Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Services and Charges $2,127 $5,520 $2,700 $5,520
Capital Outlay $0 $10,250 $10,215 $27,500
$361,288 $564,433 $324,515 $687,884
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Crash and Traffic Team
Personnel
Services
95.2%
Other Services
and Charges
0.8%
Capital Outlay
4.0%
139 2024 Proposed Budget
Public Works
About Public Works
01‐303
Maria D’Andrea, Public Works Director
The Public Works Department is responsible for
maintenance and improvements to the City’s
infrastructure, which includes 133 miles of streets, 36
miles of storm sewer, 48 traffic signals and more than
6,000 regulatory & street signs.
The Department plans, designs, and constructs all
capital improvement projects in the public right‐of‐way.
In addition, the department licenses contractors and
oversees permitting & inspection of private
construction activities within the public rights‐of‐way.
The department maintains the City’s vehicles and
equipment and procures replacement vehicles.
Snow & ice control operations are an annual focus. In
the 2022‐2023 snow season, the city received
approximately 54 inches of snow and responded to 26
snow events.
2024
Budget Priorities
Continue project
management support for the
Wadsworth Boulevard
Widening project
Update the city’s Storm
Water Master Plan
Replace critical sections of
deteriorated storm sewer
Establish new Capital Projects
Division
Complete American Public
Works Association
accreditation process
Implement a revised
pavement management
program and sidewalk repair
& replacement program
Continue replacement of
140 2024 Proposed Budget
2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Operations 23 25 27 29
Facilities Maintenance 0055
23 25 32 34
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $2,337,372 $2,876,391 $2,576,528 $3,409,804
Materials and Supplies $721,584 $684,020 $766,137 $852,810
Other Services and Charges $618,466 $965,879 $974,664 $878,725
Capital Outlay $724,675 $1,943,807 $1,444,142 $1,006,180
$4,402,097 $6,470,097 $5,761,471 $6,147,519
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Public Works
Personnel
Services
56%
Materials and
Supplies
14%
Other Services
and Charges
14%
Capital Outlay
16%
141 2024 Proposed Budget
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Public Works
Director of Public
Works
Administrative
Assistant (2)
Operations
Supervisor
Traffic
Operations Tech
III
Fleet Services
Supervisor
Capital Projects
Manager
Equipment
Operator I (3)
Operations Tech
I Fleet Mechanic Civil Engineer II
(2)
Equipment
Operator II (3)
Facilities
Manager
Facilities
Maintenance
Supervisor (2)
Facilities
Maintenance
Tech
Custodian
Engineering
Tech III (3)
Maintenance
Worker II (7)
Utility Locates
Tech
Traffic
Operations Tech
II (2)
142 2024 Proposed Budget
2035
Vision &
SMART Goals
Objective Direction 2020
Actual
2021
Actual
2022
Actual
2023
Estimated
2024
Target
1 Provide excellent services to the
community.56 150 *195 *280 250
1 Maintain a healthy fleet to
continue servicing the public.359 400 *390 *440 440
1 Reduce the impact of extreme
weather events on public safety.15,303 19,000 13,900 16,000 16,000
1 Facilitate safe development in
Wheat Ridge.548 566 611 636 620
1 Improve & prolong the life of
Wheat Ridge streets. 0 6,500 14,600 15,740 18,500
Direction Key:
Number of internal & external
Service Requests completed (3).
Number of vehicle/equipment
work orders completed.
Total miles of priority 1 & 2 streets
controlled for snow and ice (2).
Number of street cut permits
issued (1).
Linear feet of asphalt overlay
placed.
1.Street cut permits are increasing due to increased redevelopment & aging underground infrastructure.
2.Snow & ice control values are dependent on the number & severity of snow events experienced.
3.*2022 & 2023 numbers for service requests and work orders was impacted by the cyber incident and loss of data in VueWork.
Measurement
Public Works
Performance Measures Met or Exceeded Target
>10% Worse than Target
<10% Worse than Target
143 2024 Proposed Budget
Public Works
01‐303
Core Business
Issue licenses and permits; monitor all construction activities within the public right‐of‐way
Maintain and provide preventive maintenance services for streets, alleys, storm sewers,
sidewalks, bus benches & shelters, pedestrian lights, traffic signals, and street 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
Oversee the planning, design and construction of all capital improvement projects within the
public right‐of‐way
Complete service requests for internal and external customers
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Continued construction of the Wadsworth Blvd improvement project; increased funding to
allow construction of the original project scope from 35th Avenue to I‐70
Completed major repairs to the 44th Avenue & Youngfield bridges over Clear Creek
Installed a traffic signal communications software to allow for improved monitoring and
notification of timing and maintenance issues
Completed annual pavement maintenance projects to City streets, including: mill & overlay
of 3.0 center‐line miles, slurry seal of 6.2 center‐line miles,
Completed annual concrete grinding of sidewalk panels in the SE portion of the City;
removed and replaced 270 square yards of concrete sidewalk, 49 pedestrian curb ramps and
2,610 feet of curb & gutter
Installed nine speed humps in accordance with the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Developed an interactive snow plowing map for the City website
2024 Strategic Priorities
Establish Capital Projects Division, repurposing a Civil Engineer II (CEII) in Public Works into a
Capital Projects Manager, and moving two CEIIs from Community Development into Public
Works
Provide on‐going project management for the Wadsworth Boulevard Widening Project
through spring 2026
Update the City’s Stormwater Master Plan
Complete construction of 52nd Ave and Ward Road area public improvements
Complete accreditation of the department through the American Public Works Association
Continue enhancement of the City’s Asset Management Program
144 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐303 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Public Works Director 1111
Operations Supervisor 1111
Administrative Assistant 2222
Equipment Operator II 3333
Equipment Operator I 3333
Maintenance Worker II 5677
Lead Mechanic 1100
Fleet Services Supervisor 0011
Fleet Mechanic 1111
Traffic Operations Tech III 1111
Traffic Operations Tech II 1111
Traffic Operations Tech I 0011
Capital Projects Manager 0011
Civil Engineer II 1102
Engineering Technician III 3333
Utility Locates Technician 0111
23 25 27 29
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $1,820,064 $2,260,583 $2,031,005 $2,782,391
Materials and Supplies $635,407 $604,330 $701,850 $766,360
Other Services and Charges $275,638 $431,724 $469,444 $446,285
Capital Outlay $623,710 $1,887,279 $1,404,142 $924,000
$3,354,820 $5,183,916 $4,606,441 $4,919,036
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Operations
Personnel
Services , 56%
Materials and
Supplies , 16%
Other Services
and Charges,
9%
Capital Outlay,
19%
145 2024 Proposed Budget
Public Works
Facilities Maintenance
01‐118
Core Business
Maintain all municipal buildings Purchase and maintain inventory of all operating supplies Schedule and supervise outside contractors Supervise contractual custodial services Oversee planned capital maintenance and remodeling projects at various facilities Complete service requests for internal and external customers
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Replaced the roof at the Recreation Center Awarded a contract to replace the heat recovery units at the Recreation Center in 2024 Completed multiple renovation projects at City Hall Designed and installed custom millwork in the Court Room to increase security
Installed new and improved heating and cooling systems at City Hall, Anderson gym,
Public Works Shop, and the Recreation Center Corrected and improved critical plumbing systems at the Recreation Center
Strengthened facilities management team with new leadership
Implemented a new system of tracking tasks to manage workload and finished projects
more efficiently
Completed a Facilities Master Plan Performed major repairs to the parking lot at the Recreation Center
2024 Strategic Priorities
Complete a comprehensive database of all facility related equipment, appliances, and
systems Create an equipment replacement schedule based on data and recommendations from
the Facilities Master Plan Replace and upgrade critical HVAC systems at the Police Department, Clear Creek
Makerspace, and the Recreation Center Provide project management for remodels, upgrades, and improvement projects
citywide Create a custodial training program to ensure accuracy and increase employee retention Coordinate and manage a comprehensive upgrade to the audio‐visual system in Council
chambers
146 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐118 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Manager of Facility Operations 0011
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 0022
Facility Maintenance Technician 0011
Custodian 0011
0055
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $517,308 $615,808 $545,523 $627,413
Materials and Supplies $86,176 $79,690 $64,287 $86,450
Other Services and Charges $342,828 $534,155 $505,220 $432,440
Capital Outlay $100,965 $56,528 $40,000 $82,180
$1,047,277 $1,286,181 $1,155,030 $1,228,483
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Facilities Maintenance
Personnel
Services
51%
Materials and
Supplies
7%
Other Services
and Charges
35%
Capital Outlay
7%
147 2024 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
2024
Budget Priorities
Update the Parks &
Recreation Master Plan
Begin “The Green at 38th”
construction
Complete ARPA funded
projects at Panorama Park
and Tabor Lake
Seek additional grant
funding for various
projects and programs
Focus on maintenance
and repair of existing
assets within our
recreation facilities
Mayor Starker & Booster the Rooster accepting the
Colorado Lottery Starburst Award for Prospect Park
148 2024 Proposed Budget
2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Adopted
Administration 2233
Recreation 2333
Parks Maintenance 12121313
Forestry 4555
Natural Resources 0000
Anderson Building 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Athletics 2222
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 5 5 5
Historic Buildings 0000
Recreation Center ‐ Facility Operation 4.5 4.5 5 5
Recreation Center ‐ Aquatics 3.5 3.5 8.5 8.5
Recreation Center ‐ Fitness 1111
Facilities Maintenance (Moved to PW in 2023)5500
44.125 46.5 49.0 49
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $4,477,292 $5,407,303 $4,948,746 $5,670,059
Materials and Supplies $482,730 $616,453 $556,743 $591,060
Other Services and Charges $732,196 $1,202,911 $922,603 $1,120,237
Capital Outlay $242,063 $35,150 $33,839 $0
$5,934,282 $7,261,817 $6,461,931 $7,381,356
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Parks and Recreation
Personnel
Services
77%
Materials and
Supplies
8%Other
Services and
Charges
15%
149 2024 Proposed Budget
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Administration $356,253 $410,909 $432,690 $470,301
Recreation $362,867 $514,362 $505,646 $503,508
Parks Maintenance $1,427,585 $1,755,677 $1,539,920 $1,892,960
Forestry $576,941 $592,558 $505,200 $612,204
Natural Resources $131,576 $183,269 $139,209 $135,055
Anderson Building $75,862 $98,292 $99,607 $103,286
Athletics $245,913 $260,328 $252,169 $263,346
General Programs $340,040 $407,074 $384,130 $363,095
Outdoor Pool $237,959 $297,855 $273,639 $272,205
Active Adult Center $447,159 $524,672 $488,385 $537,033
Historic Buildings $45,809 $91,271 $46,934 $57,271
Recreation Center - Facilities $638,660 $712,003 $694,687 $728,618
Recreation Center - Aquatics $751,748 $1,081,455 $781,326 $1,095,598
Recreation Center - Fitness $295,910 $332,092 $318,389 $346,876
$5,934,282 $7,261,817 $6,461,931 $7,381,356
Total Budget by Program
Total 2024 Budget by Program
Parks and Recreation
Administration
6%Recreation
7%
Parks
Maintenance
26%
Forestry
8%Natural Resources
2%Anderson Building
1%
Athletics
3%
General
Programs
5%
Outdoor Pool
4%
Active Adult
Center
7%
Historic
Buildings
2%
Recreation Center
-Facilities
10%
Recreation Center
-Aquatics
15%
Recreation Center
-Fitness
5%
150 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
151 2024 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks, Forestry and
Open Space Manager Recreation Manager
Parks Project
Coordinator
Parks
Operations
Supervisor (2)
Operations
Support Tech III
Recreation
Supervisor
Athletics
Recreation
Supervisor
General/TR
Programs
Recreation
Supervisor
Senior
Programs
Recreation
Supervisor
Facility &
Fitness
Recreation
Supervisor
Aquatics
Maintenance
Worker I
Maintenance
Worker III
Forestry
Technician
Grant and Special
Project Administrator
Recreation
Coordinator
Recreation
Leader
(0.5)
Marketing
Specialist
Recreation
Coordinator
Recreation
Leader
(0.5)
Recreation
Coordinator
Recreation
Coordinator
Forestry &
Open Space
Supervisor
Recreation
Coordinator
Graphic
Designer
Operations
Support
Technician III
Facility
Coordinator
RecTrac &
Rental
Coordinator
Facility
Assistant (2)
Pool Manager
(2)Maintenance
Worker II (5)
Maintenance
Worker I (5)
Forestry
Assistant (2)
Variable
Employees
Variable
Employees
Variable
Employees
Variable
Employees
Variable
Employees
Variable
Employees
Variable
Employees
Variable
Employees
Environmental
Interpreter
Head Life
Guards (5)
Maintenance
Worker III (1)
Horticulture
Technician (2)
Horticulture
Assistant
Garden
Coordinator
Events and
Volunteer
Coordinator
Operations
Support Tech II
152 2024 Proposed Budget
2035
Vision &
SMART Goals
Objective Direction 2020
Actual
2021
Actual
2022
Actual
2023
Estimated
2024
Target
8 Leverage external funds to support Wheat
Ridge projects.$442,303 $865,000 $306,460 $850,000 $650,000
8 Provide opportunities for volunteers to
serve the community.1,771 2,600 3,922 4,710 4,830
8 Plant a greener Wheat Ridge. plus 42 plus 54 plus 120 plus 53 plus 50
8 Increase opportunities for outdoor
recreation and encourage healthy lifestyles.0 0 3 0 0
7 Communicate Parks & Rec events, services,
and opportunities to the public.552 591 971 1,250 16,000
7 Communicate Parks & Rec events, services,
and opportunities to the public.109,300 123,569 110,026 85,000 160,000
7 Communicate Parks & Rec events, services,
and opportunities to the public.NA 350 576 940 1,400
8 Increase opportunities for indoor recreation
and encourage healthy lifestyles.110,545 167,225 223,980 285,000 295,000
8 Increase opportunities for indoor recreation
and encourage healthy lifestyles.601 602 866 950 1000
8 Increase opportunities for indoor recreation
and encourage healthy lifestyles.2,332 8,356 6,690 7,500 7,000
8 Increase opportunities for outdoor
recreation and encourage healthy lifestyles.0%48%48%50%53%
8 Increase opportunities for indoor recreation
and encourage healthy lifestyles.48%42%41%43%45%
Direction Key:
Parks and Recreation
1. Additional resources applied towards paid social media advertising on Facebook and Instagram, which has expanded reach and increased followers.
2. 2022 grant-funded program and project highlights as of August 2022 include $110,000 to childcare programs for staffing costs and family discounts,
$25,000 for ongoing preservation work at the Sod House, and matching funds (valued at approximately $27,000) for playground replacements at Apel-
Bacher and Creekside Parks.
Number of Instagram
followers (1).
Recreation Center visits per
year.
Number of recreation center
annual pass holders.
Number of new customers
(per household).
Percentage of residents
visiting the outdoor pool.
Percentage of residents
visiting the Active Adult
Center.
Number of website visits.
Performance Measures Met or Exceeded Target
>10% Worse than Target
<10% Worse than Target
Measurement
Grant dollars received (2).
Number of volunteer hours.
Net number of trees planted.
Acres of parkland added or
lost.
Number of Facebook
followers (1).
153 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
154 2024 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 and Recreation Division
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Completed Open Space Management Plan and Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan
Completed final design for the Green at 38th; hired ECI Site Construction Management
Clear Creek Crossing art installation complete (“Agrarian Crossing” by Tiimo Mang,
January 2023); Wadsworth art installation underway with Cor4 Studios; Public art
selection committee working on Ward TOD and Youngfield Corridor projects
In collaboration with Jefferson County Open Space and the City of Golden, facilitated a
successful volunteer event on National Public Lands Day in September
Added Events and Volunteer Coordinator position and associated community events
Began ARPA‐funded projects, including replacement of Panorama Park Tennis Courts
Funded and managed various deferred maintenance priorities throughout the City
Received significant grant funding for various projects and programs
2024 Strategic Priorities
Begin construction of the Green at 38th
Begin Parks & Recreation Master Plan update
Complete Tabor Lake Trail construction
Complete Panorama Park Tennis Court Replacement
Seek additional grant funding for various projects and programs
155 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐601 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Parks & Recreation Director 1111
Grant & Special Project Administrator1111
Volunteer and Event Coordinator 0011
2233
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $326,559 $330,108 $365,370 $420,387
Materials and Supplies $5,026 $38,580 $31,730 $19,950
Other Services and Charges $24,668 $42,071 $35,440 $29,964
Capital Outlay $0 $150 $150 $0
$356,253 $410,909 $432,690 $470,301
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Administration
Personnel
Services
90%
Materials and
Supplies
4%
Other Services
and Charges
6%
156 2024 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
Supervise Recreation Center, Active Adult Center and Anderson Building facility
maintenance in collaboration with the City’s Facility Manager
Develop and monitor budget expenditures and revenues for the Recreation division
Oversee marketing, promotions, and communication for Parks and Recreation programs
and services
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Continued efforts, alongside the City’s web admin team, to implement required ADA
improvements and upgrades to the Parks and Recreation Department website, ensuring
complete compliance by 2024
Worked with the Parks Division to design and create new signage for the Greenbelt and
Clear Creek Trail
Created training resources for the Front Desk Team to better equip team members to
understand marketing, RecTrac, and communication efforts
Continued to utilize the 2023 Marketing Plan to ensure department and division goals
were on track
Planned and implemented design of two new playgrounds at Anderson Park
2024 Strategic Priorities
Complete the required ADA improvements and upgrades to the Parks and Recreation
website
Spearhead the redesign of the Parks and Recreation website and utilize both staff and
patron feedback to make improvements to the layout and functionality
Continue the growth of the department’s social media presence on Youtube, Tik Tok &
Facebook Groups
Follow and assist with completion of new Anderson Park playground
157 2024 Proposed Budget
01-602 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Recreation Manager 1 1 1 1
Marketing Generalist 1 1 1 1
Graphic Designer 0 1 1 1
2 3 3 3
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $275,183 $321,862 $323,770 $314,907
Materials and Supplies $76,383 $83,066 $76,378 $86,435
Other Services and Charges $11,301 $109,434 $105,498 $102,166
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$362,867 $514,362 $505,646 $503,508
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Recreation
Personnel
Services
63%
Materials and
Supplies
17%
Other Services
and Charges
20%
158 2024 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation Parks Maintenance 01-603 Core Business
• Provide a safe, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment for users of park land 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 2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Enhanced irrigation water quality at Prospect Lake through the installation of aeration devices
• Completed the rehabilitation of the Prospect Park batting cages
• Added new mowing, landscaping, and lake maintenance equipment to minimize downtime, maintenance expenses, rental costs, contractor costs, and project duration
• Fertilized and seeded all sport turf fields throughout the City to ensure a safe, quality, and aesthetically pleasing environment for all users
• Took over responsibility and maintenance of the Lee & Baugh Ditch to support sustainability of Prospect Lake and Prospect Park irrigation 2024 Strategic Priorities
• Enhance turf care and management capabilities through preventative maintenance and field renovation activities
• Continue to enhance irrigation water quality at Prospect Lake through the management of aeration devices and other lake management techniques
• Improve athletic field playability at Creekside Park
• Increase staff capabilities and competencies through cross-training and professional development
• Establish a training program for large equipment
159 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐603 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Parks, Forestry, and Open Space 1111
Operations Supervisor 2222
Parks Project Coordinator 1111
Crew Leader ‐ Parks Maintenance 2000
Parks Maintenance Worker II 3333
Parks Maintenance Worker I 2444
Operations Support Technician III 1111
Garden Coordinator 0011
12 12 13 13
Nine (9) positions funded out of Open Space Fund
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $858,910 $1,168,926 $1,059,420 $1,307,805
Materials and Supplies $72,745 $77,300 $76,600 $109,950
Other Services and Charges $289,870 $509,451 $403,900 $475,205
Capital Outlay $206,061 $0 $0 $0
$1,427,585 $1,755,677 $1,539,920 $1,892,960
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Parks Maintenance
Personnel Services
69%
Materials and
Supplies
6%
Other Services and
Charges
25%
160 2024 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Forestry
01‐604
Core Business
Ensure a beautiful, safe, diverse and healthy tree canopy
Provide forest planning for the management of trees, shrubs, invasive and noxious
vegetation within the City’s parks, open spaces and rights‐of‐way
Issue licenses for tree care companies doing business within Wheat Ridge
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Continued to implement the City’s Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan by
preventative treatment of over 150 Ash trees
Applied for multiple grants; awarded a GOCO grant to have Mile High Youth Corps
work for six weeks in fire mitigation along the Greenbelt Open Space
Achieved the goal of planting 50 trees above and beyond the number of trees removed
Implemented City Tree Grant Programs: Hazardous Tree Removal, Legacy Tree Pruning,
Hazardous Tree Pruning and Treatment
Facilitated an at‐cost Tree Sale made available to the public which sold 70 trees
2024 Strategic Priorities
Monitor and further implement the City’s Emerald Ash Borer (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
enchancements
Provide professional resource and guidance during all phases of landscape planning
and construction
Continue to offer, and increase funding for, the Hazardous Tree Services Grant
program for removal, pruning, and treatment of hazard trees for Wheat Ridge
residents
Monitor and further implement the Fire Management Plan through CDPHE funded
labor to reduce fuels and remove excess vegetation from the Clear Creek Corridor and
throughout the City
161 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐604 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Forestry Technician 2111
Horticulture Technician 1222
Horticulture Assistant 1111
Environmental Interpreter 0111
4555
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $324,952 $302,484 $311,145 $340,967
Materials and Supplies $58,752 $83,294 $55,000 $65,794
Other Services and Charges $169,685 $205,469 $139,055 $205,443
Capital Outlay $23,552 $1,311 $0 $0
$576,941 $592,558 $505,200 $612,204
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Forestry
Personnel
Services
56%
Materials and
Supplies
11%
Other Services
and Charges
33%
162 2024 Proposed Budget
Parks and Recreation
Natural Resources/ Open Space
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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Carried out efforts to plan, strategize, draft, and publish a new Open Space
Management Plan
Enhanced technician capabilities through training and education and provided for
more natural resource management expertise, implemented OSHA HAZWOPER
certification requirements for Environmental Services
Awarded CDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant in the amount of $951,000
dollars for trail improvements Updated City ordinance to allow ADA mobility devices on the Conservation Trail
Installed 3 new kiosks along Clear Creek Trail funded in partnership with the JeffCo
Trails Partnership Program
Continued to mitigate issues related to homelessness by utilizing two part time
Environmental Services Technicians for large clean‐up efforts and open space
restoration projects
2024 Strategic Priorities
Continue to improve water quality at Prospect Lake
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
Purchase and install trail counters to collect visitor numbers and data related to trail
use which can be used to obtain funding and inform future management
Collaborate with Colorado Department of Agriculture to continue mapping and
treatment program for invasive vegetation throughout our open space
Implement priorities outlined by the new Open Space Management Plan
Priortize fire fuels reduction and implement Fire Management Plan
Enhance the aesthetics and pollinator impact to open space areas by planting and
establishing wildflowers
163 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐605 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
No Staff Authorized 0000
0000
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $36,989 $0 $0 $0
Materials and Supplies $12,462 $23,200 $17,000 $17,700
Other Services and Charges $69,674 $126,380 $88,520 $117,355
Capital Outlay $12,450 $33,689 $33,689 $0
$131,576 $183,269 $139,209 $135,055
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Natural Resources
Materials and
Supplies
13%
Other Services
and Charges
87%
164 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Continued to increase rental revenue by providing rental space to new and returning
rental groups
Hired and trained four new Building Supervisors
Restructured the management of the Anderson Building and brought on a Facility
Assistant to better aid in the operations of the Anderson Building
Provided space for Sun Camp to operate within a safe environment, under state
licensing guidelines
Upgraded all security cameras to the new operating system, Installed two new security
cameras – gymnasium and outdoor pool
Replaced HVAC systems for north end of the building
Replaced boiler for outdoor swimming pool
2024 Strategic Priorities
Further increase revenue opportunities through increased room and gym rentals
Install electronic signboards/monitors in the upper lobby area
Update paint in upper and lower lobbies
Requested IT to Install two new security cameras (back of building – (fitness room exit
and front entrance)
Requested IT to install internal locking system and lower lobby badge scanner
165 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐620 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Recreation Coordinator 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $74,430 $92,692 $94,337 $100,386
Materials and Supplies $292 $4,800 $4,800 $1,400
Other Services and Charges $1,140 $800 $470 $1,500
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$75,862 $98,292 $99,607 $103,286
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Anderson Building
Personnel
Services
97%
Materials and
Supplies
1%Other Services
and Charges
2%
166 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Expanded field rentals by contracting with Diamond Club Baseball
Updated our field rental management procedures and compiled a tutorial for field
allocations for future guidance
Continued to offer age‐appropriate progressive athletic programs for youth by creating
new in‐house Teeball League
Re‐opened our newly renovated fields at Prospect Park to programming and rentals
Hosted a successful MSSP Track Meet at Wheat Ridge High School
Increased summer soccer camp enrollments again this year
Successfully added Adult Softball Leagues back into our program offerings after several
years of no leagues
2024 Strategic Priorities
Continue to research strategies for growing spring/summer adult sports leagues
Utilize grant funding to re‐engage local elementary schools with after school sports
program
Offer two Challenger soccer camps in the summer of 2024
Develop additional age‐appropriate progressive athletic programs for youth
Develop and expand available tennis programs and leagues
167 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐621 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Recreation Supervisor 1111
Recreation Coordinator 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Recreation Leader 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
2222
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $214,696 $233,036 $225,027 $230,211
Materials and Supplies $26,357 $25,742 $24,012 $28,390
Other Services and Charges $4,860 $1,550 $3,130 $4,745
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$245,913 $260,328 $252,169 $263,346
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Athletics
Personnel
Services
87%
Materials and
Supplies
11%
Other Services
and Charges
2%
168 2024 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
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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Increased the Summer Sun Camp program capacity to 66 campers, up from 60 in 2022,
and sold out the program within minutes of registration opening
Added new general interest programs for adults including 1 on 1 and group guitar lessons
and a new wellness educational program that includes outdoor activities and classroom
work
Relaunched the Adapted Swim Lesson program after the pandemic forced the
department to close the program back in 2020
Moved the Easter Egg Hunt event to Anderson Park and modified the event to better
accommodate families, leading to a very successful event with positive feedback
2024 Strategic Priorities
Evaluate and determine new Summer Sun Camp registration policies and operations to
better serve the residents of Wheat Ridge and employee families
Continue to offer and grow the middle school and teen programs through partnership
with Jeffco CTC
Grow the departments licensed preschool program, Little Learners, back to pre‐pandemic
levels through creative marketing efforts
Use market research and community input to add additional classes and programs
169 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐622 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Recreation Supervisor 1111
Recreation Leader 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Recreation Coordinator 1111
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $289,704 $345,735 $326,023 $331,562
Materials and Supplies $40,685 $55,759 $53,162 $25,793
Other Services and Charges $9,650 $5,580 $4,945 $5,740
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$340,040 $407,074 $384,130 $363,095
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
General Programs
Personnel
Services
91%
Materials and
Supplies
7%
Other Services
and Charges
2%
170 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Conducted a facility audit to prioritize repairs
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 was back
in session)
Offered vending machines to the public
2024 Strategic Priorities
Repair leaks in the pool to enhance sustainability
Offer programming for all age groups
Expand operational hours based on staffing levels
Offer facilities for Foothills Swimming Association to host meets
Research cost and design of new outdoor pool for 2026‐2027 build
171 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐623 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Pool Manager 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $166,945 $198,474 $186,679 $194,175
Materials and Supplies $50,067 $55,356 $53,230 $51,530
Other Services and Charges $20,947 $44,025 $33,730 $26,500
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$237,959 $297,855 $273,639 $272,205
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Outdoor Pool
Personnel
Services
71%
Materials and
Supplies
19%
Other Services
and Charges
10%
172 2024 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,
field trips, outdoor recreation and volunteer opportunities
Develop sponsorships to enhance programming
Increase fundraising through 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Returned to drop‐in fitness classes utilizing newly created fitness pass
Increased rental revenues with a change in business practices
Continued to provide online class options to more vulnerable and isolated seniors
Hired 3 new instructors to provide new classes and supplement existing classes
Organized Volunteer and Recruitment Fair for Parks and Recreation department
Recruited and trained volunteer drivers to reach program capacity
Successfully implemented extended travel with 2 international departures generating new
revenue
Distributed new marketing materials for charitable giving through wills and estates
Replaced commercial range to continue providing meals for special event programming
Supported senior advisory committee through new fundraising opportunities
2024 Strategic Priorities
Change alcohol policy for rental parties in Prospect Hall allowing any party to have alcohol
Manage procedural changes, adding security detail and increase staffing to rentals involving
alcohol
Recruit and train staff on procedural changes to rentals involving alcohol
Continue providing online class options to more vulnerable and isolated seniors
Expand Domestic and International travel destinations and trip frequency
Continue to support senior advisory committee through additional fundraising
Monitor and prioritize five‐year replacement schedule for capital equipment repair and
replacement
173 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐624 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Recreation Supervisor 1111
Recreation Coordinator 1.625 2 2 2
Operations Support Technician II 2222
4.625 5 5 5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $402,443 $457,400 $434,956 $463,011
Materials and Supplies $35,200 $53,391 $42,046 $46,068
Other Services and Charges $9,516 $13,881 $11,383 $27,954
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$447,159 $524,672 $488,385 $537,033
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Active Adult Center
Personnel
Services
72%
Materials and
Supplies
9%
Other Services
and Charges
5%
174 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Completed planning and assessment project at Richards‐Hart Estate with cost 75%
covered by State Historical Fund grant
Completed monitoring and assessment project at the Pioneer Sod House with cost 75%
covered by State Historical Fund grant
Assisted with promotion and marketing of Historical Park special events
Collaborated with marketing to create narrated video tour of the Richards‐Hart Estate
for potential clients
Transitioned management of the Richards‐Hart Estate to the Active Adult Center staff
2024 Strategic Priorities
Effectively and appropriately address prioritized corrective and preventative
maintenance needs for the Historic Properties
Obtain grant funding to complete recommended preservation work at Richards‐Hart
Estate in a future year
Seek grant funding for projects related to preserving historic properties
Collaborate with marketing to expand advertising audience
Request IT install WiFi at RHE to provide rental customers with this service
Request Facilities Maintenance install ductless air‐conditioning at RHE to provide
climate controlled environment allowing for rental use during the summer months
175 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐625 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
No Staff Authorized 0000
0000
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $8,859 $17,800 $9,999 $11,171
Materials and Supplies $5,098 $13,000 $7,700 $16,250
Other Services and Charges $31,852 $60,471 $29,235 $29,850
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$45,809 $91,271 $46,934 $57,271
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Historic Buildings
Personnel
Services
20%
Materials and
Supplies
28%
Other Services
and Charges
52%
176 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Recertified all Team Members in CPR/AED/First Aid to maintain a safe facility for
patrons
Participated and completed RecTrac Elevate program to better utilize and learn new
functions of the registration software
Worked closely with Facility Manager after transition of facility maintenance to that
position
Worked closely with City team on obtaining a new ERP service for the City
Completed customer appreciation event in the summer with food and giveaways to
patrons
Completed a center closure week in August for deep cleaning of facility
2024 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‐design project through CTF funds
Use Service Sustainability data to inform proposed facility usage fees for 2025
Continue to implement sustainability plan for the facility
177 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐626 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Facility Operations Supervisor 1111
Facility Coordinator 1111
Facility Assistant 1.5 1.5 2 2
Operations Support Technician III 1111
4.5 4.5 5 5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $566,368 $655,536 $640,595 $670,333
Materials and Supplies $25,917 $36,510 $35,735 $38,300
Other Services and Charges $46,375 $19,957 $18,357 $19,985
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$638,660 $712,003 $694,687 $728,618
Staffing and Financial Summary
Facility Operations
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Personnel
Services
92%
Materials and
Supplies
5%
Other Services
and Charges
3%
178 2024 Proposed Budget
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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Researched and brainstormed creative ways to recruit and retain staff
Continued to offer safe programming to the community
Prioritized repairs and maintenance schedules
Continued to educate the community on water safety principals
Continued to offer a safe and well maintained facility
Recruited full‐time lifeguards
2024 Strategic Priorities
Continue to train Lifeguards to overcome any shortages
Continue to offer private and group lessons based on staffing levels
Prioritize repairs and maintenance schedules
Continue to educate the community on water safety principals
Continue to work on maintenance schedules to provide safe and well maintained
facilities
Continue to recruit qualified full‐time lifeguards
179 2024 Proposed Budget
01-627 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Recreation Supervisor 1 1 1 1
Recreation Coordinator 1 1 1 1
Pool Manager 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Head Lifeguard 0 0 5 5
3.5 3.5 8.5 8.5
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $651,303 $968,880 $663,436 $968,928
Materials and Supplies $63,594 $55,205 $71,600 $73,000
Other Services and Charges $36,851 $57,370 $46,290 $53,670
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$751,748 $1,081,455 $781,326 $1,095,598
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Aquatics
Personnel
Services
88%
Materials and
Supplies
7%Other Services and Charges
5%
180 2024 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, assisting stretching, 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, martial arts instructors, dance instructors, and fitness coordinator
Maintain operations of the fitness facility, services, and equipment
Offer the SilverSneakers and the Renew Active program for members of Kaiser, Secure
Horizon, Anthem, Aetna, AARP, Humana, United Health, and other health plans
Provide fitness programming for evolving fitness trends
Provide Reformer programming in Fitness Studio
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Continued to increase useage numbers and participation in all areas of programming
after the COVID‐19 Pandemic
Replaced seven treadmills in cardio area
Purchased new aerobic fitness class equipment and updated the aerobics room stereo
Offered Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease Program with grant dollars received
Added contractual dietician to wellness team
Offered fall patron special fitness event
2024 Strategic Priorities
Continue to provide innovative programming, delivered through a variety of means
Increase personal training options by adding additional personal trainers to help meet
demand
Increase wellness options and/or add on services such as hot stones for massage
Work closely with marketing to help develop a marketing plan specific to fitness and
wellness
Replacing four Precor ellicticals and two Tru ellipticals
181 2024 Proposed Budget
01‐628 2021
Authorized
2022
Authorized
2023
Authorized
2024
Proposed
Recreation Coordinator 1111
1111
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Personnel Services $279,952 $314,370 $307,989 $316,216
Materials and Supplies $10,154 $11,250 $7,750 $10,500
Other Services and Charges $5,804 $6,472 $2,650 $20,160
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $0
$295,910 $332,092 $318,389 $346,876
Staffing and Financial Summary
Total 2024 Budget by Object
Fitness
Personnel
Services
91%
Materials and
Supplies
3%
Other Services
and Charges
6%
182 2024 Proposed Budget
Public Art Fund
Special Funds
Fund 12
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $370,313 $677,156 $435,854 $356,120
Revenues
Building Use Tax $93,607 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
Building Permits $21,540 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
Plan Review Fees $23,206 $3,000 $4,000 $3,000
Development Review Fees $192 $100 $300 $100
Interest $996 $200 $6,466 $6,500
One Percent Public Projects $0 $151,000 $475,000 $431,000
Total Revenues $139,541 $180,300 $511,766 $466,600
Total Available Funds $509,854 $857,456 $947,620 $822,720
Expenditures
Public Art Acquisition $74,000 $637,000 $591,500 $431,000
Total Expenditures $74,000 $637,000 $591,500 $431,000
Ending Fund Balance $435,854 $220,456 $356,120 $391,720
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
183 2024 Proposed Budget
Police Investigation Fund
Special Funds
Fund 17 2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $36,482 $35,493 $36,308 $36,342
Revenues
Interest $25 $10 $34 $35
Miscellaneous Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $25 $10 $34 $35
Total Available Funds $36,507 $35,503 $36,342 $36,377
Expenditures
Operating Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Major Equipment $199 $9,000 $0 $9,000
Contract Services $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $199 $9,000 $0 $9,000
Ending Fund Balance $36,308 $26,503 $36,342 $27,377
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.
184 2024 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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Completed final design of “The Green at 38th”; hired ECI Site Construction
Completed the Open Space Management Plan
Replaced dugouts, backstops, and fences at Panorama Park & Randall Park
Demolished house at 4100 Gray Street and completed design of new community garden
Completed Clear Creek Trail work, changing various asphalt sections to concrete
Funded 9 full‐time benefitted salaries for open space and park maintenance positions
2024 Strategic Priorities
Complete the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
Begin construction on The Green at 38th
Replace two playgrounds at Fruitdale Park
Complete ARPA funded projects at Panorama Park and Tabor Lake
Complete Jeffco Open Space Grant supported signage project on the Clear Creek Trail
The Green at 38th Design (in progress) 185 2024 Proposed Budget
Fund 32 2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $4,679,151 $3,481,585 $4,229,171 $6,429,639
Revenues
State Grants $0 $0 $512,970 $0
Open Space Tax $1,806,716 $1,600,000 $1,842,850 $1,800,000
Developer Fees $635,401 $721,651 $181,677 $1,505,274
County Grants $0 $331,968 $98,468 $348,840
Other Open Space Grants $0 $50,000 $0 $0
Interest Earning $1,670 $900 $10,019 $10,100
Land Sales $0 $0 $0 $0
Miscellaneous Fees $47,800 $800,000 $33,000 $0
Transfer from General Fund $0 $2,182,551 $2,182,551 $0
Total Revenues $2,491,587 $5,687,070 $4,861,535 $3,664,214
Total Available Funds $7,170,738 $9,168,655 $9,090,706 $10,093,853
Expenditures
Acquisitions $0 $0 $0 $0
Development Projects $2,233,767 $4,404,229 $1,024,566 $3,954,663
Maintenance Projects $245,704 $2,561,501 $899,501 $3,465,388
Salaries and Benefits $462,096 $562,871 $512,000 $609,819
Transfers $0 $0 $225,000 $0
Total Expenditures $2,941,567 $7,528,601 $2,661,067 $8,029,870
Ending Fund Balance $4,229,171 $1,640,054 $6,429,639 $2,063,983
Restricted Fund Balance $1,685,624 ($2,028,973)$1,443,655 $1,981,349
Unrestricted Fund Balance $2,543,547 $3,669,027 $4,985,984 $82,634
Special Funds
Open Space Fund
186 2024 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
2023 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, including food bags, bus vouchers, and storage
locker
Supported victims of crime by collecting and distributing direct services fund
Enhanced courtroom security by replacement of security scanner
2024 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
Enhance courtroom security by replacement of walk‐through metal detector
Referrals to homeless and housing navigators
Support victims of crime by collecting and distributing direct services funds
187 2024 Proposed Budget
Fund 33 2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $93,803 $83,523 $88,424 $65,492
Revenues
$1 Court Fees $336 $500 $500 $500
$4 Court Fees $1,344 $2,000 $1,800 $2,000
Direct Victim Services $1,685 $2,000 $2,300 $2,500
Warrants/Judgements $450 $1,000 $500 $500
Transcript Fees $0 $500 $500 $500
Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 $0
Interest $245 $150 $1,468 $1,500
Total Revenues $4,060 $6,150 $7,068 $7,500
Total Available Funds $97,863 $89,673 $95,492 $72,992
Expenditures
Transcript Fees $0 $750 $200 $500
Equipment Maintenance $0 $2,000 $1,000 $2,000
Court $4 Expenses $7,024 $25,000 $25,000 $10,000
Warrants/Judgements $390 $1,000 $500 $500
Direct Victim Services $1,675 $3,750 $2,300 $2,500
Probation $1 Expenses $350 $3,000 $1,000 $3,000
Total Expenditures $9,439 $35,500 $30,000 $18,500
Ending Fund Balance $88,424 $54,173 $65,492 $54,492
Special Funds
Municipal Court Fund
188 2024 Proposed Budget
Wheat Ridge Housing Fund
Special Fund 45
Core Business
Implement the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan
Develop programs to increase, improve, and preserve affordable housing
throughout the community for renters and owners
Administer and fund programs related to housing affordability
Educate the community on housing market conditions, affordable housing
challenges in Wheat Ridge, and potential opportunities for action
Work with community partners on issues related to housing and to increase and
improve the stock of affordable housing
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Adopted the City’s first Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan
Created the Wheat Ridge Housing Fund
Recruited the City’s first Housing Program Administrator
Adopted code amendments related to affordable housing including reduced parking
requirements and parkland fee waivers
Allocated funds to Foothills Regional Housing to finance the purchase of a 24‐unit
apartment complex for the purpose of affordable units (50‐80% AMI)
Committed to growing the City’s affordable housing stock under Proposition 123
Applied for a Strong Communities Infrastructure Grant to develop infill affordable
housing at 44th and Wadsworth
2024 Strategic Priorities
Implement the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy and advance the 5‐year action plan
Explore code revisions related to a new R‐4 zone district, inclusionary requirements,
and fees in lieu
Establish programs and funding criteria for the Wheat Ridge Housing Fund
Seek additional revenue sources for the Wheat Ridge Housing Funding, including
through the State Housing Fund (Proposition 123)
Explore opportunities to preserve the City’s naturally occurring affordable housing
Support the Comprehensive Plan Update and use the process to affirm the
community’s support for affordable housing goals
189 2024 Proposed Budget
Wheat Ridge Housing Fund
Fund 45 2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 $388,037
Revenues
Short‐Term Rental Lodgers' Tax $0 $0 $400,000 $400,000
Interest $0 $0 $100 $200
Transfer from General Fund $0 $436,680 $436,680 $0
Total Revenues $0 $436,680 $836,780 $400,200
Total Available Funds $0 $436,680 $836,780 $788,237
Expenditures
Personnel Services $0 $0 $48,443 $141,245
Materials & Supplies $0 $0 $300 $300
Other Services & Charges $0 $436,680 $400,000 $21,465
Total Expenditures $0 $436,680 $448,743 $163,010
Ending Fund Balance $0 $0 $388,037 $625,227
Special Funds
190 2024 Proposed Budget
Anderson Pool – Skimmer Leak Repair in 2023
New Treadmills at the Recreation Center
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
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Replaced treadmills at Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Completed Wheat Ridge Recreation Center lap pool resurfacing
Repaired skimmer leak at Anderson Pool
Repaired water line from Anderson Building to Parks Shops
Completed Recreation Center, Anderson Building & Active Adult Center maintenance projects
Completed various ADA projects
2024 Strategic Priorities
Complete facility redesign (building aesthetic refresh) at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
Begin construction on the Green at 38th
Complete various maintenance projects at our recreation facilities
191 2024 Proposed Budget
Fund 54 2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $898,853 $399,470 $573,647 $427,035
Revenues
Colorado Lottery $413,866 $400,000 $450,000 $425,000
Interest $23,777 $14,960 $25,197 $43,781
Transfers from General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $437,643 $414,960 $475,197 $468,781
Total Available Funds $1,336,496 $814,430 $1,048,844 $895,816
Expenditures
Development Projects $566,209 $59,704 $0 $300,000
Maintenance Projects $325,403 $693,868 $621,809 $467,950
General Fund Transfers $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $891,612 $753,572 $621,809 $767,950
Ending fund Balance $444,884 $60,858 $427,035 $127,866
Special Funds
Conservation Trust Fund
192 2024 Proposed Budget
Equipment Replacement Fund
Special Funds
Fund 57
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Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $83,860 $243,813 $244,296 $548,397
Revenues
Transfer from General Fund $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000
Interest $684 $200 $4,101 $4,200
Total Revenues $500,684 $500,200 $504,101 $104,200
Total Available Funds $584,544 $744,013 $748,397 $652,597
Expenditures
Professional Services $0 $0 $100,000 $300,000
Computer Software $0 $0 $100,000 $327,000
Police Radios $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Major Equipment $340,247 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $340,247 $0 $200,000 $627,000
Ending Fund Balance $244,297 $744,013 $548,397 $25,597
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.
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
• Procured Enterprise Planning Resource System and began implementation
2024 Strategic Priorities
• Complete implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning finance and HRIS modules
• Begin implementation of building permitting and licensing, revenue and court modules
193 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
194 2024 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 and Hotel Ordinance
Help hotels and motels comply with the Crime Free Program Hotel Ordinance to
reduce the number of calls for police service
2023 Strategic Accomplishments
Provided local businesses and schools with active shooter training and education to
help prevent crime and increase safety education
Provided crime and quality of life updates to neighborhood watch, local businesses,
and service clubs
Built relationships with management and ownership of local hotels/motels to address
criminal activity and how the police department can assist in crime reduction
Promoted and hosted “Coffee with a Cop” and “Cops in the Community” events to
engage community members in informal conversations regarding policing strategies
and building relationships
2024 Strategic Priorities
Connect with the Homeless and Housing Navigators, Crash and Traffic Team, and
Community Services Team to address homelessness and promote teamwork for
individuals suffering mental health crises
Promote Relationship‐Based Policing and connections with businesses, service clubs,
churches, and individuals to increase safety and quality of life
Promote face‐to‐face relationships with citizens through programs such as Coffee
with a Cop and the Dog Walker Watch program
Address crime levels and calls for service at local hotels/motels by assisting city
departments to enforce local laws and ordinances concerning crime and quality of
life issues
195 2024 Proposed Budget
Crime Prevention/Code Enforcement Fund
Fund 63 2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $249,693 $499,887 $538,718 $604,347
Revenues
Lodger's Tax $626,548 $540,000 $540,000 $540,000
No Proof of Insurance $16,057 $15,000 $10,000 $15,000
Interest $385 $150 $2,309 $2,400
Miscellaneous Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $642,990 $555,150 $552,309 $557,400
Total Available Funds $892,683 $1,055,037 $1,091,027 $1,161,747
Expenditures
Personnel Services $337,977 $618,781 $460,490 $669,420
Materials & Supplies $10,715 $21,300 $15,000 $22,000
Other Services & Charges $5,274 $16,298 $11,190 $18,448
Total Expenditures $353,966 $656,379 $486,680 $709,868
Ending Fund Balance $538,717 $398,658 $604,347 $451,879
Special Funds
196 2024 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.
2024
Budget Priorities
• Continue reconstruction
and improvements of
Wadsworth Boulevard
• Update storm sewer
master plan
• Complete designated
bridge, striping, and
preventative maintenance
projects
• Implement the
Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program
Clear Creek Street Maintenance
197 2024 Proposed Budget
2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $11,975,910 $11,941,871 $13,259,381 $10,592,409
Revenues
Lodger's Tax $420,506 $360,000 $450,000 $450,000
Grant - Wadsworth Widening (FED)$12,160,807 $0 $3,607,278 $0
Grant - Wadsworth Widening (CDOT & Other)$1,813,969 $10,160,000 $2,395,226 $10,160,000
2018 DRCOG TIP - Wads $0 $3,720,000 $6,880,000 $0
2022 DRCOG TIP $0 $900,000 $0 $1,466,667
Public Improvement Fee (Sidewalk Fees)$53,970 $40,000 $130,000 $40,000
Interest $797 $175 $4,780 $4,800
Misc. Revenue $32,660 $0 $140,464 $100,000
Transfer from General Fund for CIP $6,995,445 $3,000,000 $3,800,000 $3,825,000
Transfer from Open Space Fund for CIP $0 $0 $225,000 $0
Total Revenues $21,478,154 $18,180,175 $17,632,748 $16,046,467
Total Available Funds $33,454,064 $30,122,046 $30,892,129 $26,638,876
Expenditures
Drainage $30,000 $125,000 $825,000 $200,000
Streets $19,777,769 $32,412,148 $18,790,847 $16,163,667
Traffic $0 $284,023 $236,500 $192,000
Public Works Facilities $0 $0 $0 $27,000
Parks & Recreation Projects $13,600 $0 $0 $0
Economic Development $0 $25,000 $0 $0
Municipal Projects $141,624 $647,373 $447,373 $0
Utility Undergrounding $0 $0 $0 $0
Rented Office Space $231,690 $0 $0 $0
Transfers to General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $20,194,683 $33,493,544 $20,299,720 $16,582,667
Ending Fund Balance $13,259,381 ($3,371,498)$10,592,409 $10,056,209
Special Funds
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
198 2024 Proposed Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Project Profile
STORMWATER MASTER PLAN
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The City’s storm water drainage network lacks sufficient capacity and is aging and falling
into disrepair. This budget allocates funding each year to address identified needs
related to the storm sewer system. In 2024, a consultant will be hired to update the
City’s 1979 master plan to prioritize needed repairs and capacity improvements. In
addition, the plan will address the steps necessary to considering and implementing a
Storm Water Utility Fee within the city and a proposed rate analysis.
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Rehabilitating existing storm sewer that is in poor condition will extend the useful life of
the infrastructure and prevent flooding. Adding new pipes and inlets will reduce flooding
and potential damage to private property. By identifying and prioritizing improvements,
the city can begin to implement a thoughtful financing plan to address the needs in a
proactive manner.
VISION 1. – Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city
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EXPENDITURES 2024 2025 2026
Drainage $200,000 $75,000 $0
Streets
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $200,000 $75,000 $0
Bottom of Metal Pipe at 44th and Miller
Localized Street Flooding 199 2024 Proposed Budget
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Project Profile
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
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This program includes a variety of projects that often include re-striping streets to add
bike lanes, closing gaps in sidewalks, and adding other bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
For 2024, design will begin on a shared use path on the west side of Wadsworth
Boulevard between 32nd and 35th Avenues, including reconstructing the intersection of
32nd and Wadsworth to better accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. Starting in 2025,
design will begin to add bicycle and pedestrian facilities to 35th Avenue between
Wadsworth and Sheridan Boulevards. $11 million in grants have been secured to assist in
funding these two projects. CDOT will contribute $700,000 towards the Wadsworth path.
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These facilities will provide alternate transportation and recreation options for citizens
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 with neighboring
communities.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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EXPENDITURES 2024 2025 2026
Drainage
Streets $1,666,667 $1,860,630 $5,681,900
Traffic
Facilities
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $1,666,667 $1,860,630 $5,681,900
Future Location of Wadsworth Path 35th at Sheridan Boulevard
200 2024 Proposed Budget
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ADA IMPROVEMENTS
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The city is required to update pedestrian ramps and other facilities in the right-of-way to
conform with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guidelines. The locations for accessible
improvements are selected based on community need and priority, such as proximity to
schools, and where other street work is being completed. Other sidewalk repairs, to
eliminate trip hazards, is also completed through this program.
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The City’s ADA Transition Plan identifies upgrades needed to increase mobility and meet
federal ADA guidelines. 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 2024 2025 2026
Drainage
Streets $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
ADA Ramp
Uneven Sidewalk
201 2024 Proposed Budget
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Project Profile
WADSWORTH BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
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This project modernizes and improves Wadsworth Boulevard between 35th Avenue and
I-70 with efficient and safe intersection designs at 38th and 44th Avenues, safer access
points for vehicles accessing adjacent properties, a wide sidewalk on the west side, and a
shared use path on the east side. At the north end, a connection to the Clear Creek Trail
on the east side has already been completed. Construction started in Fall 2021 and is
expected to continue through spring 2026. An additional $4 million in federal funding
was received at the end of 2022 to help fund additional work between 35th Avenue and
41st Avenue.
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The reconstruction of Wadsworth Boulevard will address future needs for capacity and
safety while improving drainage , bicycle and pedestrian 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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Drainage
Streets $11,162,000 $13,967,889 $3,000,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $11,162,000 $13,967,889 $3,000,000
202 2024 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 critical. Project priority is given to
maintaining striping on roadways with high traffic volumes.
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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 2024 2025 2026
Drainage
Streets $140,000 $140,000 $150,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $140,000 $140,000 $150,000
32nd Avenue – Crosswalk Striping 32nd Avenue – Bike Lane Striping
203 2024 Proposed Budget
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
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Each year, the city performs a variety of preventative maintenance projects to maintain
the city’s 130 miles of streets. Typical maintenance strategies include crack sealing, slurry
sealing, and mill and overlay. The intent is to provide the right repair at the appropriate
time to effectively maintain and prolong the life of the city’s street infrastructure
investment. In 2024, a revised pavement management program will be implemented
that focuses on repairs by area.
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The preventative maintenance projects provide for the most effective and economic
maintenance of the city’s streets. These projects also leverage bicycle and pedestrian,
utility, and drainage improvements when feasible.
VISION 1. – Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city
VISION 8. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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EXPENDITURES 2024 2025 2026
Drainage
Streets $3,095,000 $3,295,000 $2,080,000
Traffic
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $3,095,000 $3,295,000 $2,080,000
Crack Sealing
Asphalt Paving
204 2024 Proposed Budget
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NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
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The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) establishes a process that
allows residents to request traffic calming measures on local residential streets. This
ongoing program may result in physical improvements, such as speed humps, or may just
involve elevated enforcement and education. The goal is to calm traffic on residential
streets to 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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Drainage
Streets
Traffic $125,000 $0 $0
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $125,000 $0 $0
Neighborhood traffic calming devices
205 2024 Proposed Budget
Capital Improvement Program
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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 maintenance and upgrades to function properly and meet
changing traffic demands. In 2024, the city will undertake two projects: 1) complete a
signal timing analysis of the traffic signals in the Clear Creek area as well as those along
Youngfield Street to improve operations upon opening of the new hospital, and 2)
provide upgrades to the communications and detection systems at various signals
throughout the city.
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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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EXPENDITURES 2024 2025 2026
Drainage
Streets
Traffic $67,000 $50,000 $50,000
Facilities
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $67,000 $50,000 $50,000
44th & Vance Traffic Signal 38th & Yukon Traffic Signal
206 2024 Proposed Budget
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PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
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The Public Works campus is located at 11220 West 45th Avenue. The facility’s pedestal to
allow for badged access to the entrance gate will be replaced.
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The existing pedestal is significantly rusted at the base. Replacing it will prevent potential
issues if personnel cannot access the site.
VISION 1. – Wheat Ridge is an attractive and inviting city
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EXPENDITURES 2024 2025 2026
Drainage
Streets
Traffic
Facilities $27,000 $0 $0
Parks & Recreation Projects
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $27,000 $0 $0
207 2024 Proposed Budget
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Aerial Photography/GIS Updates
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This program includes a variety of projects that often include updating aerial
photographs, updating the city’s Right-of-Way maps, other mapping needs, and either
field surveying or land surveying expertise.
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This ongoing effort will enable the City to maintain accurate asset records, mapping, and
inventories. Up-to-date and accurate information is critical to the City’s ability to
function and serve customers in all areas (public and private), including providing
property information, utility locations and permitting, floodplain boundaries and
elevations, and legal needs and requirements.
VISION 5. – Wheat Ridge has diverse transportation
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EXPENDITURES 2024 2025 2026
Drainage
Streets
Traffic
Facilities
Economic Development
Municipal Capital Projects $0 $35,000 $0
Utility Undergrounding
TOTAL $0 $35,000 $0
Urban Renewal Areas Map Produced with GIS
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REVENUES
2022 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032
ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
30-580-00-589 Beginning Fund Balance $11,975,910 $11,941,871 $13,259,381 $10,592,409 $10,056,209 $1,058,020 $32,620 $1,781,620 $1,670,620 $1,189,620 $608,620 $427,620
30-500-00-508 Lodger's Tax $420,506 $360,000 $450,000 $450,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000
30-520-12-539 Grant - Wadsworth Widening (FED)$12,160,807 $0 $3,607,278 $0 $4,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-520-13-539 Grant - Wadsworth Widening (CDOT & Other)$1,813,969 $10,160,000 $2,395,226 $10,160,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-525-00-540 2018 DRCOG TIP - Wads $0 $3,720,000 $6,880,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-525-02-540 2022 DRCOG TIP $0 $900,000 $0 $1,466,667 $1,555,833 $5,067,500 $2,403,000 $1,157,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-550-00-551 Public Improvement Fee (Sidewalk Fees)$53,970 $40,000 $130,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000
30-580-00-581 Interest $797 $175 $4,780 $4,800 $4,500 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
30-580-00-588 Misc. Revenue $32,660 $0 $140,464 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund for CIP $6,995,445 $3,000,000 $3,800,000 $3,825,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
30-590-00-594 Transfer from Open Space Fund for CIP $0 $0 $225,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUE $21,478,154 $18,180,175 $17,632,748 $16,046,467 $10,525,333 $10,036,500 $7,372,000 $4,626,000 $3,469,000 $3,469,000 $3,969,000 $3,969,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $33,454,064 $30,122,046 $30,892,129 $26,638,876 $20,581,542 $11,094,520 $7,404,620 $6,407,620 $5,139,620 $4,658,620 $4,577,620 $4,396,620
EXPENDITURES
2022 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 $2,032
ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
DPW DRAINAGE30-302-800-833 Misc. Drainage Improvements Projects $0 $100,000 $800,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $030-302-800-841 Lena Gulch Flood Mitigation $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $030-302-800-837 Clear Creek Master Plan Update $0 $25,000 $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-302-800-840 Storm Water Master Plan $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $75,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL DRAINAGE $30,000 $125,000 $825,000 $200,000 $75,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
DPW STREETS
30-303-800-851 Public Improvement Projects, Dev. Related $50,030 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
30-303-800-852 Bike/Pedestrian Improvements $1,600 $1,500,000 $85,126 $1,666,667 $1,860,633 $5,681,900 $2,673,000 $1,287,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-896 Sidewalk Improvements $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-860 G Line Station Street Projects $33,387 $69,691 $65,050 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-861 ADA Improvements $50,000 $75,000 $25,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
30-303-800-864 Street Lights, Installation of Approved Lights $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-865 Wadsworth EA Design and Construction $16,472,434 $26,660,420 $14,775,873 $11,162,000 $13,967,889 $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-866 Bridge Maintenance Projects $485,412 $14,588 $14,588 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-303-800-867 Striping Maintenance $182,077 $276,970 $200,000 $140,000 $140,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
30-303-800-884 Preventative Maintenance Projects $2,502,829 $3,090,269 $3,010,000 $3,095,000 $3,295,000 $2,080,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,600,000 $3,700,000 $3,800,000
30-303-800-892 38th Ave Revitalization $0 $615,210 $615,210 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL STREETS $19,777,769 $32,412,148 $18,790,847 $16,163,667 $19,363,522 $11,011,900 $5,523,000 $4,637,000 $3,850,000 $3,950,000 $4,050,000 $4,150,000
DPW TRAFFIC
30-304-800-844 Neighborhood Traffic Management Projects $0 $184,023 $236,500 $125,000 $0 $0 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
30-304-800-847 Traffic Signal Improvements $0 $100,000 $0 $67,000 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL TRAFFIC $0 $284,023 $236,500 $192,000 $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
DPW FACILITIES
30-305-800-812 Facility Improvements $0 $0 $0 $27,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL DPW FACILITIES $0 $0 $0 $27,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
PARKS & RECREATION CAPITAL PROJECTS
30-603-800-864 Municipal Parking Lots $13,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION $13,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
30-610-700-724 Gateway Signage Program $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
MUNICIPAL CAPITAL PROJECTS
30-610-800-811 City Hall Improvements/Maintenance $119,077 $447,373 $447,373 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-800-872 Aerial Photography/GIS Updates $22,547 $200,000 $0 $0 $35,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-800-873 PD Evidence $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL MUNICIPAL $141,624 $647,373 $447,373 $0 $35,000 $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
RENTED OFFICE SPACE
30-610-650-660 Operating Supplies $2,930 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-700-704 Contractual Services $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-700-758 Rentals and Leases $59,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-700-759 Telephone Expense $9,358 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-800-802 Office Furniture and Equipment $101,778 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-800-808 Capital Lease $2,445 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
30-610-800-809 Other Major Equipment $42,679 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL MUNICIPAL $231,690 $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 $20,194,683 $33,493,544 $20,299,720 $16,582,667 $19,523,522 $11,061,900 $5,623,000 $4,737,000 $3,950,000 $4,050,000 $4,150,000 $4,250,000
ENDING FUND BALANCE $13,259,381 -$3,371,498 $10,592,409 $10,056,209 $1,058,020 $32,620 $1,781,620 $1,670,620 $1,189,620 $608,620 $427,620 $146,620
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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: Project complete
• 2E funds spent: $20,955,141
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
pay the total cost of the access ramp project and be reimbursed for all expenses above $10
million once bonds are issued by LPMD. LMPD repaid the City approximately $9.8 million in
November 2021 and the repayment was captured as revenue in the Capital Improvement
Project (CIP) fund for future spending per Council’s direction. The access ramp project was
complete in the summer of 2022.
Development activities are underway at Clear Creek Crossing. The multifamily housing
development, a convenience store and gas station and Foothills Credit Union are open for
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business. A number of other private developments are under construction, under the City’s
review or in the planning stages. Finally, a new hospital campus is under construction by
Intermountain Health and is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2024. 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: Under construction and funded
by the CIP Fund
• Projected 2E Funds spent through 2024:
$7,470,060
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. The design
and right-of-way phases were largely
completed in 2022. The 2E funding, along with $1.4 million of additional Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) funds, were used to provide the City’s local match for the
federal transportation grant that was used to complete the pre-Construction phases of the
project, which totaled $22.6 million. The funding for construction which started in 2021 and
is expected to continue through 2025 is included in the CIP budget, Fund 30.
Wheat Ridge · Ward Station
• Status: Design, right-of-way acquisitions and
construction underway and funded by the
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects Fund
• 2E Funds spent: $2,414,643
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 were completed in 2021, with construction starting in 2023. 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 2024. Private investments are ongoing with townhomes and apartments under
construction by Toll Brothers, Remington Homes, and the Forum Group.
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2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $5,096,312 $7,419,213 $7,419,213 $8,801,518
Revenues
2E Sales Tax $4,263,323 $4,410,364 $4,263,323 $4,263,323
2E Use Tax $184,957 $166,667 $175,949 $166,667
2E Building Use Tax $705,646 $333,333 $383,333 $383,333
2E Auto Use Tax $369,678 $366,667 $377,000 $377,000
2E Audit Proceeds $13,526 $42,833 $10,000 $10,000
Interest Income $83,449 $94,545 $150,000 $150,000
Miscellaneous Income $120,386 $0 $0 $0
Transfer from General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Revenues $5,740,965 $5,414,409 $5,359,605 $5,350,323
Total Available Funds $10,837,277 $12,833,622 $12,778,818 $14,151,841
Expenditures
Clear Creek Crossing $3,273 $0 $0 $0
Gold Line Station $0 $0 $0 $0
Wadsworth $0 $100,000 $475,000 $0
Anderson Park $0 $0 $0 $0
Bond Issuance Costs $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $500
Debt Payment $3,498,800 $3,502,800 $3,498,800 $3,499,800
Total Expenditures $3,505,573 $3,606,300 $3,977,300 $3,500,300
Ending Fund Balance $7,331,704 $9,227,322 $8,801,518 $10,651,541
Special Funds
Investing 4 the Future ‐ Projects Funded by 2E
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WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
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2024 10-yr 2E budget
Stop 0.5%September
REVENUES
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
31-580-00-589 Beginning Fund Balance $0 $33,403,757 $29,280,505 $20,410,710 $8,553,992 $5,096,312 $7,419,213 $7,419,213 $8,801,518 $10,651,541 $7,221,241 $3,721,941
31-500-00-510 2E Sales Tax $3,220,444 $3,225,880 $3,417,598 $3,576,439 $3,950,088 $4,263,323 $4,410,364 $4,263,323 $4,263,323 $0 $0 $0
31-500-00-511 2E Use Tax $147,569 $337,688 $184,327 $144,449 $178,612 $184,957 $166,667 $175,949 $166,667 $0 $0 $0
31-500-00-512 2E Building Use Tax $445,649 $553,509 $227,519 $398,211 $507,405 $705,646 $333,333 $383,333 $383,333 $0 $0 $0
31-500-00-513 2E Auto Use Tax $344,270 $292,724 $308,128 $303,731 $367,848 $369,678 $366,667 $377,000 $377,000 $0 $0 $0
31-500-00-514 2E Audit Proceeds $0 $32,243 $21,855 $1,062 $29,137 $13,526 $42,833 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL TAXES $4,157,932 $4,442,044 $4,159,427 $4,423,892 $5,033,090 $5,537,130 $5,319,864 $5,209,605 $5,200,323 $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 $7,640 $83,449 $94,545 $150,000 $150,000 $70,000 $0 $0
31-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $119,450 $287,209 $306,790 $120,386 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE $251,406 $563,228 $690,323 $511,108 $314,430 $203,835 $94,545 $150,000 $150,000 $70,000 $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 $5,347,520 $5,740,965 $5,414,409 $5,359,605 $5,350,323 $70,000 $0 $0
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $37,691,417 $38,409,029 $34,130,255 $25,345,710 $13,901,512 $10,837,277 $12,833,622 $12,778,818 $14,151,841 $10,721,541 $7,221,241 $3,721,941
EXPENDITURES
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
CLEAR CREEK CROSSING
31-101-700-750 Professional Services $274,936 $117,812 $263,630 $530,609 $224,648 $3,273 $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 $1,991,050 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL CLEAR CREEK CROSSING $274,936 $3,085,629 $6,096,328 $9,279,277 $2,215,698 $3,273 $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 $1,440 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-102-800-805 Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $283,279 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL GOLD LINE STATION $55,983 $494,311 $1,139,119 $440,511 $284,719 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
WADSWORTH
31-103-700-750 Professional Services $37,188 $87,417 $383,188 $147,911 $50,689 $0 $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 $2,756,494 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
31-103-800-805 Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $475,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL WADSWORTH $37,188 $87,417 $491,542 $3,571,730 $2,807,183 $0 $100,000 $475,000 $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 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $500 $500 $500 $4,000
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 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $500 $500 $500 $4,000
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 $2,720,000 $2,860,000 $2,720,000 $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 $778,800 $642,800 $778,800 $499,800 $349,800 $238,800
TOTAL DEBT PAYMENTS $3,490,455 $3,505,300 $3,498,300 $3,499,700 $3,497,100 $3,498,800 $3,502,800 $3,498,800 $3,499,800 $3,499,800 $3,498,800 $2,710,000
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES $522,290 $5,619,362 $10,220,746 $13,291,518 $5,307,600 $3,273 $100,000 $475,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES $3,765,370 $3,509,163 $3,498,800 $3,500,200 $3,497,600 $3,502,300 $3,506,300 $3,502,300 $3,500,300 $3,500,300 $3,499,300 $2,714,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,287,660 $9,128,525 $13,719,546 $16,791,718 $8,805,200 $3,505,573 $3,606,300 $3,977,300 $3,500,300 $3,500,300 $3,499,300 $2,714,000
ENDING FUND BALANCE $33,403,757 $29,280,504 $20,410,709 $8,553,992 $5,096,312 $7,331,704 $9,227,322 $8,801,518 $10,651,541 $7,221,241 $3,721,941 $1,007,941
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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).
On Novmeber 9, 2021, RWR issued Tax Increment Revenue
Refunding and Improvement Bonds with net proceeds of
$35,730,000. Each year, RWR transfers sufficent funds to
cover identified public improvement projects to the City’s
Bond Projects funds, resulting in a zero ending fund balance
at the end of each fiscal year.
Construction projects began in 2022 and are estimated to be
complete in 2026. The public improvements are located in
three main 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
2024 Budget Priorities
• Complete the Youngfield
streetscape, bridge
enchancement and bike
lane projects
• Reconstruct the 38th/
Kipling intersection
• Complete Recreation
Center bridge repair and
electric sign replacement
• Complete right-of-way
acquisitions and begin
construction on the Plazas,
Pedestrian Bridge, and
Trail at the G-Line Station
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2022
Actual
2023
Adjusted
2023
Estimated
2024
Proposed
Beginning Fund Balance $0 $5,469,913 $5,469,913 $0
Revenues
DRCOG TIP 2022 0 0 0 2,060,417
Miscellaneous Income 187,346 3,523,089 3,146,071 377,019
Transfer from Renewal Wheat Ridge 5,900,000 2,906,105 4,352,959 8,149,774
Total Revenues 6,087,346 6,429,194 7,499,030 10,587,210
Total Available Funds 6,087,346 11,899,107 12,968,943 10,587,210
Expenditures
Applewood Activities 65,889 1,567,211 1,476,645 5,562,440
Kipling Activities 14,094 5,418,631 3,040,000 1,877,906
Ward TOD Activities 537,450 9,685,218 8,452,298 3,146,864
Total Expenditures 617,433 16,671,060 12,968,943 10,587,210
Ending Fund Balance $5,469,913 ($4,771,953)$0 $0
Special Funds
Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Projects
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Tabor Street Over I-70
Projects Funded by RWR Bond Proceeds
Applewood Projects Profile
APPLEWOOD AREA
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Several projects are planned in the Applewood area in 2024.
• Youngfield Beautification – This project will add decorative elements to the I-70
bridge over 32nd Avenue, landscaping, gateway signage, and decorative fencing
along the west side of Youngfield Street between 28th and 40th Avenues, and bike
and pedestrian improvements along 32nd Avenue. The estimated cost is $6 million
with a grant contributing $890,000 towards the bike/ped improvements.
• Youngfield Bridge Repair – Critical repairs will be made around the piers to the bridge
over Clear Creek to restore scour damage.
• Clear Creek Crossing Bus Terminal – This project will construct a 2-bay bus terminal
along Clear Creek Drive south of 40th Avenue. This terminal will allow Routes 28 and
32 to both serve Clear Creek Crossing and western Wheat Ridge.
Tabor Street Multi-Modal Study – This project will begin in 2025 to investigate the
feasibility of adding bike/ped facilities along Tabor Street from Clear Creek to I-70. A
grant will fund $3.6 million of this $4 million project.
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The beautification of the I-70/32nd Avenue/Youngfield Street corridor and the addition of
the bus terminal will support the City’s premier shopping centers. Providing bike/ped
facilities along Tabor Street will provide connections to Clear Creek from north of I-70.
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 $800,000 $3,200,000
ROW
Construction $5,562,440 $0 $0
TOTAL $5,562,440 $800,000 $3,200,000
I-70 Eastbound On-Ramp
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Projects Funded by RWR Bond Proceeds
Kipling Projects Profile
KIPLING AREA
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Several projects are planned along the Kipling Street corridor:
• 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.
• Wheat Ridge Recreation Center Projects – Several repair projects will be done
including replacing mechanical equipment, repairing the bridge over Lena Gulch, and
adding an electronic message board.
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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 and a
middle school.
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
ROW
Construction $1,877,906
TOTAL $1,877,906 $0 $0
I-70 Bridge Over Kipling Street
38th Avenue & Kipling Street
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Wheat Ridge · Ward Station Projects Profile
WHEAT RIDGE · WARD GOLD LINE STATION AREA
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These projects will address multi-modal facility needs in the area adjacent to the G Line
commuter rail station on Ridge Road. Improvements include:
• Installation of a pedestrian bridge over the tracks, including plazas on each end.
• Construction of a shared use trail from the south plaza to the I-70 Frontage Road.
The total cost of the right-of-way and improvements is $12.5 million with a grant
contributing $8.3 million towards the construction.
The traffic signal at 44th and Eldridge will also be replaced. The decades old signal was
inherited from Jefferson County and can no longer be repaired. It is also the location of a
railroad crossing and therefore is important to upgrade for safety.
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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 by providing a connection between
the jobs and housing on either side of the tracks. 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 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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Professional Services $200,000
ROW $1,450,000
Construction $1,496,864 $10,288,608 $0
TOTAL $3,146,864 $10,288,608 $0
Pedestrian Bridge Over Tracks
Station Area Projects
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2024 Fund 40 Bond Activities
REVENUES
2022 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
40-580-00-589 Beginning Fund Balance $0 $5,469,913 $5,469,913 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-580-00-581 Interest Income $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-525-02-540 DRCOG TIP 2022 $0 $0 $0 $2,060,417 $7,849,583 $2,876,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Income $187,346 $3,523,089 $3,146,071 $377,019 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE $187,346 $3,523,089 $3,146,071 $2,437,436 $7,849,583 $2,876,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-590-00-592 Transfer from Renewal Wheat Ridge $5,900,000 $2,906,105 $4,352,959 $8,149,774 $3,239,025 $324,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL TRANSFER IN $5,900,000 $2,906,105 $4,352,959 $8,149,774 $3,239,025 $324,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,087,346 $6,429,194 $7,499,030 $10,587,210 $11,088,608 $3,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $6,087,346 $11,899,107 $12,968,943 $10,587,210 $11,088,608 $3,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURES
2022 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
APPLEWOOD ACTIVITIES
40-101-700-750 Professional Services $65,889 $872,211 $1,006,734 $0 $800,000 $3,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-101-800-802 ROW Acquisition $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-101-800-805 Construction $0 $695,000 $469,911 $5,562,440 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL APPLEWOOD ACTIVITIES $65,889 $1,567,211 $1,476,645 $5,562,440 $800,000 $3,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
KIPLING ACTIVITIES
40-102-700-750 Professional Services $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-102-800-804 ROW Acquisition $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-102-800-805 Construction $14,094 $5,418,631 $3,020,000 $1,877,906 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL KIPLING ACTIVITIES $14,094 $5,418,631 $3,040,000 $1,877,906 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
WARD TOD ACTIVITIES
40-103-700-750 Professional Services $344,697 $613,404 $728,954 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-103-800-803 ROW Acquisition $4,500 $1,450,000 $0 $1,450,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-103-800-805 Construction $188,253 $7,621,814 $7,723,344 $1,496,864 $10,288,608 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL WARD TOD ACTIVITIES $537,450 $9,685,218 $8,452,298 $3,146,864 $10,288,608 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
OTHER ACTIVITIES
40-104-700-750 Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-104-800-804 Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
40-104-800-805 Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL OTHER ACTIVITIES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $617,433 $16,671,060 $12,968,943 $10,587,210 $11,088,608 $3,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ENDING FUND BALANCE $5,469,913 -$4,771,953 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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Open Range Pay-for-Performance Compensation Plan
1. Introduction
The City’s compensation plan for employees is designed as a:
• Financially sustainable plan that supports recruitment and retention of top talent.
• Market-based plan, fully aligned with the City’s performance management plan (PMP)
and is reflective of an overall pay-for-performance system of total rewards.
• Pay-for-performance model, 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.
2. Compensation Philosophy and Strategy
• 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 City utilizes an open-range, market-driven, pay-for-performance approach to grade
structure, pay plan design, and job placement.
• The total compensation package consists of base pay, retirement, comprehensive health
benefits, peer recognition, and wellness programs, as well as development opportunities
based on financial conditions and strategic objectives.
3. Job Analysis and Evaluation
• Human Resources (HR) reviews each job description and analyzes compensable factors,
such as education, critical skills, responsibility, etc. HR will match these compensable
factors to local market job matches with at least 75% comparable
duties/skills/responsibilities/etc. Internal job classification and grade placement also
consider internal equity.
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• A grade’s midpoint is 50% above the minimum and is considered “market” (or meets
market) and that mid-point is used to guide grade placement.
• Mid-points are established for each job classification and grades are assigned based on
these mid-points in an open-range format.
4. Open Market Pay Structure
• An open market pay structure reflects prevailing wage rates in the local job market,
which is the “Denver/Boulder” compensation market – including private and public
organizations.
• Pay grade structure and salary ranges are established based on market data and job
evaluation results. The City currently has 20 grades for non-sworn, 7 steps for sworn,
select pay ranges for sworn management, and a variable-hour employee pay plan. All
are market driven.
• Mid-point separation and grade spread amongst grades are analyzed by HR and the
compensation consultant during market analysis. HR implements any changes into pay
plans which are approved by City Council during the budget cycle.
• Other factors in the total compensation program include retirement, health, and other
benefits and are determined using market data from select front range municipalities,
depending on the benefit.
5. Market Analysis and Benchmarking
• Compensation consultant’s databases and guidance are used in semi-annual market
analysis. However, market analysis can occur more frequently than bi-annually, which is
an industry norm, if job market conditions warrant and budget approved.
• Position benchmarks are based on job duties and compensable factors, not job titles.
• The City conducted a full market analysis in 2022 which resulted in movements to some
positions and grades in 2023. The City consulted with a compensation consultant in
2023 to determine if additional grade movements were necessary for 2024. No grade or
position movements are necessary for 2024, with the exception of pay rates for steps 1
and 7 in the Police Officer Pay Plan.
6. Pay-for-Performance Performance Management
• Employee goals are connected to business and workgroup objectives.
• Employee and Supervisor competencies are evaluated differently.
• Employee Development goals benefit the organization and employee.
• Scored measurement of employee performance favors demonstration of City values in
how employees work and is currently over 60% of the total weighted score.
• Higher scores indicate greater wage increases based on this philosophy.
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• Wheat Ridge uses technical competency, values, behaviors, and goals to evaluate
overall performance scores. The definitions for values and scoring criteria are kept by
HR and subject to periodic changes and adjustments.
• Supervisors set performance goals and objectives, communicate them to employees,
and evaluate them in a transparent manner.
• PMP scores are reviewed by Executive Management via “calibration”, to help reduce
rater bias and adherence to City values and norms.
8. Merit-Based Compensation Increases
• Wheat Ridge grants annual merit-based pay increases to employees who consistently
meet or exceed performance expectations. The increase depends on ability to pay and
budget approval. Current practice (some years have exceptions):
o Standard benefited employees receive a base wage increase % equal to their
overall annual PMP score.
o Variables do not receive merit increases but do receive a discretionary annual
wage increase subject to budget and HR’s recommendations.
o Step increases driven by market to sworn officers; there are 7 steps, step 1 is
unsworn cadet.
o As of 2023 Command staff pay grade start-points are separated by the following:
Sergeant grade starts 7% higher than Step 7.
Commander grade starts 7% higher than Sergeant.
Division Chief grade starts 22% higher than Commander.
9. Bonus and Incentive Programs
• For employees at the maximum of their pay grade, a one-time bonus of up to $1000,
$1200 or $1500 depending on PMP rating (Meets, Exceeds or Exceptional; respectively)
is paid in lieu of a wage increase.
• Bonuses and other incentives, such as front-loaded paid time off, may be used in
circumstances at HR’s approval for hiring and/or retaining excellent employees.
• The City offers many other benefits outlined in other documents, which are kept based
on ability to pay, utilization and business value. For example, Directors receive a car
allowance each month for all the driving required by their role. They in turn do not
receive reimbursement for actual mileage driven.
10. Employee Communication and Transparency
• HR maintains the Compensation Philosophy and it is approved by the Deputy City
Manager and/or City Manager.
• Wheat Ridge will endeavor to provide transparency to employees in compensation
decisions and how compensation efforts impact their pay.
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11. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
The City of Wheat Ridge observes relevant labor laws, regulations, and equal employment
opportunity guidelines when designing and implementing the compensation plan. HR is
responsible for monitoring regulations for necessary compliance adjustments.
12. Monitoring, Review, and Adjustments
• Pay Plans - 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.
• Cost of Living Adjustment – Wheat Ridge does not, as a practice, provide COLAs.
However, when job market circumstances warrant, COLAs are another compensation
tool which may be used. NOTE: in August 2022, the City implemented a mid-year cost of
living adjustment (COLA) due to the market increase in the Denver/Boulder area in
order to attract and retain qualified talent.
• Equity Adjustments – When a promotional wage increase, job transfer, or new
employee’s starting wage impacts equity for other employees in their workgroup and/or
pay grade, HR may recommend equity increase(s) for impacted employees.
• Market Survey Update and Adjustments– Wheat Ridge conducts semi-annual market
surveys to properly adjust pay grades, adjust the structure of the pay plan(s), and guide
market-adjustment recommendations for employees. NOTE: Wheat Ridge has
conducted annual market surveys due to job market conditions since 2020.
• Market adjustments – When structural pay challenges present – like compression – HR
may recommend adjustments to individuals, workgroups, or City-wide. Ability to pay is
the main factor each year in deploying market adjustments.
• Partially Funded Pay Plan – The City tries to ensure employees make 5% over their
grade minimum and no more than the grade maximum when a new pay plan is
effective. An employee’s position in the grade (compa ratio - CompR) is not adjusted
automatically in accordance with grade movement.
• Competitive Pay – employees who demonstrate excellent performance and who have
at least 5 years’ experience in their current role, who have a CompR of less than 1.0 may
be considered under a competitive pay rate, and HR may recommend appropriate
adjustments, provided budget is available.
• Timing of Annual Review - Following the performance evaluation due dates scheduled
in the fall (currently Oct 1 – Sept 30), employees may receive an increase based on how
they met the core values and competencies for their evaluation.
• 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.
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May
June
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September
October
November
December
• The City measures total compensation success - via employee engagement, retention,
and performance feedback.
13. Structure and Timelines for Pay Plans
Standard-Benefited Employees
• Common Review Date - Our performance year starts October 1 and ends September 30
of the following year. Our common review date is September 30th each year.
• End of March, Goals - Each employee sets goals for the coming year in consultation with
their supervisor by the end of March each year.
• End of May, Mid-Year Evaluation - Each employee receives a mid-year evaluation, so
they can learn, correct, and improve performance. This is unscored and conducted
between March and May.
• December, PMP score – Supervisors review employee’s self-evaluations, as well as any
performance notes throughout the year they kept - including the mid-year review -
before assigning an overall PMP score to their employees. A “PMP score” is the current
term we use for the overall rating most non-sworn employees receive during their
annual performance evaluation. Employees who have a PMP score of “meets
expectations” or higher are eligible each year for a performance-based increase to their
base wage. This includes all sworn PD command staff, but not step-based officers or
variable-hour employees. The current overall score range is roughly between 2.69 – 5.0.
.
Typical Cycle:
• Employee Self Eval due Oct 1- 15
• Manager Eval due Oct. 16 –
Nov 15
• Calibration- By 1st week of
Dec.
• Supervisor/EE Feedback-
Mid December to First week
of Jan. •Mid-Year Evaluation takes place.
•Set Goal- Enter
on Annual Review.
Evaluating work
from October to September of the following year
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Overall PMP Ratings
• 1.0 – 2.69: Does Not Meet (Expectations) – no wage increase; PIP may be implemented
• 2.70 – 3.69: Meets expectations.
• 3.70 – 4.20: Exceeds expectations.
• 4.21 – 5.00: Exceptional performance.
Effective Wage Increases - standard-benefited Wheat Ridge employees sharing a common-
review date learn their PMP scores in December and receive their related wage increases in
January of the following year.
Police Officer Steps
• Officer step plans are based on a separate market of local municipal agencies with
police step officers.
• Officers receive 3 end-of-shift rotation performance evaluations, each year. These are
unscored and consulted in promotional and development opportunities by
management.
• Officers on steps receive effective wage increases in December or June, annually,
depending on when they were hired.
• Officer step increases are based on market analysis.
Variable-Hour Employees
• Variables do not receive merit increases but do receive a discretionary annual wage
increase subject to department budget ability to pay and HR’s recommendations.
• Effective wage increases occur in March and are based on tenure and position.
New Employees
New employees start at all times of the year and need to complete probation and synchronize
their performance evaluation to synchronize with our common-review date.
• New Employees are currently hired at a minimum of 5% over the minimum of the
appropriate grade to avoid compression.
• New employees will receive a pro-rated increase based on the annual calendar – as this
is when wage increases are also effective.
• Employees starting between January and April 15th will receive a PMP evaluation their
first year, provided they have successfully completed probation by September 30.
• Employees starting after April 15th will not receive a PMP evaluation because they will
be on probation at the conclusion of the performance year. They will receive a PMP
evaluation the following year.
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• New employees will receive a pro-rated increase for the year. Employees who received
a PMP score will receive a pro-rated increase based on their score. Employees who
started after April 15th and did not receive a PMP score will receive a pro-rated amount
of the City’s average PMP score for that year for standard employees.
• For example, if someone starts in June, they will receive 7/12 of the average PMP
increase seen that year. If the City-wide PMP average was, for example, 3% then they
would receive ((7/12)*03)*100= 1.75% increase in January.
• The start date of a new hire does matter. Starting before the 16th of a month results in
receiving credit for a whole month that same month. Starting on after the 16th of a
month results in receiving credit for a whole month, starting the following month. For
example, if someone starts April 10th, they will get 9/12 of an average increase. If they
start April 16th, the individual will get 8/12 of an average increase (treating them as
though they started in May). December is the exception: employees starting December
1-31 do not receive an increase the following January.
• Table of pro-rated increases for new employees:
Months Fraction of
Average
Increase
January 12/12
February 11/12
March 10/12
April 9/12
May 8/12
June 7/12
July 6/12
August 5/12
September 4/12
October 3/12
November 2/12
December 0/12
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Promotions/Transfers: (practice started in 2023)
• A person promoted will receive a PMP score based on their new role. This should be
considered by HR when establishing a job offer for the new role.
• 5% - 10% is the range for promotional increases, unless there are factors warranting
more/less, including ensuring the employee is at least 5% over the minimum of the
grade.
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2024
Police Officer Post Certified
Recruit Graduated FTO completed 1 year
Steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Annual $66,950 $68,557 $73,000 $77,851 $82,522 $87,500 $103,000
Hourly $32.19 $32.96 $35.10 $37.43 $39.67 $42.07 $49.52
2.4%6.5%6.5%6.5%6.5%17.1%
Sergeant
$110,292
Commander
Division Chief
$144,065
Police Officer Pay Plan
Police Department
% spread between steps
Range Minimum Range Maximum
$223,168
Range Minimum Range Maximum
Range Minimum Range Maximum
$148,903
$118,067 $183,032
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Non-Exempt Summary Report 2024
Range Range Range
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Salary Grade 10
Salary Grade 20 $35,360 $41,495 $47,630
Parks & Recreation Custodian $17.0000 $19.9495 $22.8020
Salary Grade 30 $38,020 $45,626 $53,230
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker I - Parks $18.2788 $21.9356 $25.5918
Public Works Maintenance Worker I - Public Works
Parks & Recreation Recreation Leader
Salary Grade 40 $40,804 $48,965 $57,126
Parks & Recreation Forestry Assistant $19.6173 $23.5409 $27.4644
Parks & Recreation Garden Coordinator
Parks & Recreation Head Lifeguard
Parks & Recreation Horticulture Assistant
Salary Grade 50 $43,730 $52,470 $61,210
Administrative Services Accounting Technician $21.0240 $25.2260 $29.4279
Administrative Services Administrative Specialist
Police Department Civilian Report Taker
Parks & Recreation Facility Assistant
Municipal Court Judicial Assistant I
Administrative Services Licensing Technician
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker II - Parks
Parks & Recreation Operations Support Technician II - P&R
Administrative Services Payroll Specialist
Parks & Recreation Pool Manager
Police Department Records Management Specialist I
Administrative Services Revenue Technician
Salary Grade 60 $50,280 $60,341 $70,400
Mayor's Office Administrative Assist. to Mayor & City Council $24.1750 $29.0101 $33.8452
Community Development Administrative Assistant - Comm. Dev.
Public Works Administrative Assistant - Public Works/Eng
Police Department Community Service Officer I
Parks & Recreation Environmental Interpreter
Police Department Evidence Technician I
Public Works Facilities Maintenance Technician
Public Works Fleet Mechanic
Parks & Recreation Forestry Technician
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Salary Grade Job Title
No Positions
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Non-Exempt Summary Report 2024
Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Salary Grade 60 - con't $50,280 $60,341 $70,400
Administrative Services GIS Technician $24.1750 $29.0101 $33.8452
Parks & Recreation Horticulture Technician
Administrative Services Human Resources Technician
Municipal Court Judicial Assistant II
Public Works Maintenance Worker II - Public Works
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker III - Parks
Parks & Recreation Operations Support Technician III - P&R
Police Department Records Management Specialist II
Parks & Recreation Recreation Coordinator
Parks & Recreation Rental and RecTrac Coordinator
Public Works Traffic Operations Technician I
Public Works Utility Locator
Salary Grade 70 $57,830 $69,392 $80,960
Police Department Administrative Program Coordinator $27.8014 $33.3615 $38.9216
Police Department Community Service Officer II
Public Works Engineering Technician I
Public Works Equipment Operator I
Police Department Evidence Technician II
Public Works Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Police Department Investigative Technician
Police Department Lead Records Management Specialist
Municipal Court Probation Officer
Administrative Services Technical Support Specialist
Public Works Traffic Operations Technician II
Salary Grade 80 $66,500 $79,801 $93,100
Municipal Court Court Marshal $31.9712 $38.3659 $44.7596
City Clerk's Office Deputy City Clerk
Public Works Engineering Technician II
Public Works Equipment Operator II
Community Development Plans Reviewer/Inspector
Public Works Traffic Operations Technician III
Salary Grade 90 $73,150 $87,780 $102,410
Police Department Community Service Supervisor $35.1683 $42.2019 $49.2356
Police Department Engineering Technician III
Administrative Services Records Supervisor
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Salary Grade Job Title
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Exempt Summary Report 2024
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Range Range Range
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Salary Grade 200 $54,744 $68,430 $82,116
Administrative Services Communication Specialist $26.3192 $32.8990 $39.4788
Parks & Recreation Graphic Designer
Parks & Recreation Marketing Specialist
Community Development Planner I
Salary Grade 210 $61,580 $76,980 $92,380
Administrative Services Homeless Navigator $29.6058 $37.0096 $44.4135
Administrative Services Housing Navigator
Administrative Services Human Resources Business Partner
City Manager's Office Management Analyst
Community Development Neighborhood Engagement Specialist
Administrative Services Procurement Coordinator
Administrative Services Revenue Auditor
Administrative Services Sustainability Coordinator
Parks & Recreation Volunteer and Events Coordinator
Salary Grade 220 $69,280 $86,600 $103,920
Administrative Services Accountant $33.3077 $41.6346 $49.9615
Community Development Civil Engineer I
Police Department Crime/Research/Analyst
Administrative Services Executive Assistant
Public Works Fleet Services Supervisor
Parks & Recreation Forestry & Open Space Supervisor
Administrative Services GIS Analyst
Parks & Recreation Grant & Special Projects Administrator
Parks & Recreation Operations Supervisor - Parks
Parks & Recreation Project Coordinator
Parks & Recreation Recreation Supervisor
Administrative Services Risk Management Coordinator
Administrative Services Sr Human Resources Business Partner
Community Development Stormwater Coordinator
Police Department Training and Accreditation Manager
Salary Grade 230 $77,940 $97,430 $116,920
Administrative Services Accounting Supervisor $37.4712 $46.8413 $56.2115
Public Works Operations Supervisor - Public Works
Administrative Services Payroll Supervisor
Administrative Services Sr. System Administrator
Salary Grade Job Title
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Exempt Summary Report 2024
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Salary Grade 240 $87,690 $109,610 $131,530
Public Works Civil Engineer II $42.1587 $52.6971 $63.2356
Municipal Court Deputy Court Administrator
City Manager's Office Economic Development/Urban Renewal Mgr
Administrative Services IT Project Manager
Administrative Services Network Administrator
Police Department Public Information Officer (PIO)
Community Development Senior Neighborhood Planner
Community Development Senior Planner
Salary Grade 250 $98,650 $123,310 $147,970
Parks & Recreation Communications and Engagement Manager $47.4279 $59.2837 $71.1394
Municipal Court Court Administrator
Public Works Facilities Manager
Parks & Recreation Parks, Forestry & Open Space Manager
Administrative Services Procurement Manager
Parks & Recreation Recreation Manager
Salary Grade 260 $110,980 $138,720 $166,460
City Manager's Office Assistant City Manager $53.3558 $66.6923 $80.0288
Public Works CIP Project Manager
Community Development Engineering Manager
Administrative Services Finance Manager
Administrative Services Human Resources Manager
Administrative Services IT Manager
Community Development Planning Manager
Salary Grade 270
No Positions
Salary Grade 280 $140,460 $175,570 $210,680
Community Development Director of Community Development $67.5288 $84.4087 $101.2885
Parks & Recreation Director of Parks & Recreation
Public Works Director of Public Works
Administrative Services Deputy City Manager
Salary Grade 290 $177,770 $222,210 $266,650
Police Department Chief of Police $85.4663 $106.8317 128.1971
Salary Grade 300 $224,990 $281,240 $337,490
City Manager's Office City Manager $108.1683 $135.2115 $162.2548
Salary Grade Job Title
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Variable Summary Report 2024
Job Titles Listed by Salary Grade
Range Range
Minimum Maximum
Salary Grade PT1 $17.0000 $21.0800
Parks & Recreation Childcare Attendant
Climbing Wall Attendant
Concession Worker
Gym Attendant
Museum Host/Guide
Recreation Aide
Scorekeeper
Weight Room Attendant
Salary Grade PT2 $17.5950 $21.8178
Parks & Recreation Coach
Guest Services Attendant
Head Childcare Attendant
Head Climbing Wall Attendant
Head Wt Room Attendant
Salary Grade PT3 $18.2108 $22.5814
Parks & Recreation Concession Manager
Building Supervisor
Driver
Head Coach
Lifeguard
Recreation Leader - Licensing Program
Sports Official (Soccer)
Salary Grade PT4 $19.4856 $24.1621
Parks & Recreation Camp Specialist - Licensed Program
Preschool Specialist - Licensed Program
Salary Grade PT5 $19.8700 $26.8300
Parks & Recreation Instructor - Aqua Fitness
Instructor - Fitness
Water Safety Instructor
Salary Grade PT6 $21.5029 $30.1040
Parks & Recreation Personal Trainer
Staff Assistant
Environmental Services Technician
GIS Technician - Parks
Salary Grade PT7 $23.5327 $35.2991
Parks & Recreation Instructor - Specialty Fitness
Instructor - Aqua Specialty Fitness
Salary Grade Job Title
*Effective March 2024
235 2024 Proposed Budget
2021 2022 2023 2024
Authorized Authorized Authorized Proposed
GENERAL 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 City Manager 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Assistant to the City Manager 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Management Analyst 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Economic Development Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Sustainability Coordinator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Housing Navigator (time limited)0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Homeless Navigator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Total 5.000 6.000 7.000 7.000
CITY ATTORNEY
Legal Services
City Attorney Contracted Contracted Contracted Contracted
CITY CLERK
City Clerk
City Clerk Elected Elected Elected Elected
Senior Deputy Clerk 0.000 0.000 0.000 1.000
Deputy City Clerk 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Total 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000
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 4.000 4.000 4.000
Deputy Court Clerk II 3.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Judicial Assistant I 0.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Deputy Court Clerk I 3.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Probation Officer 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Court Marshal 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Total 12.000 12.000 12.000 12.000
Staffing Table
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Authorized Authorized Authorized Proposed
Staffing Table
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Administration
Deputy City Manager 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000Administrative Services Director 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Executive Assistant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Risk Management Coordinator 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Administrative Assistant - Mayor and Council 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Administrative Specialist 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 4.000 4.000 5.000 5.000
Public Information Office
PIO/Communications Manager 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Communications and Engagement Manager 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Digital Communications Specialist 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Communications Specialist 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Financial ServicesFinance Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
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 1.000Payroll Technician 0.500 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 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Compliance Officer 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Accounting Supervisor 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal7.500 8.500 9.500 9.500
Human ResourcesHuman Resources Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
SR Human Resources Business Partner 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Human Resources Business Partner 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Human Resources Technician 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal4.000 5.000 5.000 5.000
Procurement
Procurement Manager 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Purchasing and Contracting Agent 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Procurement Coordinator 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Buyer II 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000Subtotal2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Information Systems
IT Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Network Administrator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Sr. IT Support Technician 2.000 2.000 0.000 0.000
Systems Analyst 0.000 0.000 2.000 2.000
GIS Analyst 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000IT Support Technician 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Technical Support Specialist 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
GIS Technician 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
IT Project Manager 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal6.000 7.000 8.000 8.000
Total 25.500 28.500 31.500 31.500
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Authorized Authorized Authorized Proposed
Staffing Table
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Administration
Community Development Director 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Administrative Assistant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Planning
Planning Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Senior Planner 2.000 2.000 3.000 3.000
Senior Neighborhood Planner 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Planner II 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Planner I 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Neighborhood Engagement Specialist 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Plan Reviewer/Inspector 1.000 1.000 0.750 0.750
Landscape Inspection Program Manager 0.750 0.750 1.000 1.000Subtotal7.750 7.750 7.750 7.750
Engineering
Engineering Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Civil Engineer II 3.000 3.000 4.000 2.000
Stormwater Coordinator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Engineering Technician III 2.000 2.000 1.000 1.000
Civil Engineer I 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Subtotal 8.000 8.000 8.000 6.000
Total 17.750 17.750 17.750 15.750
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
Administrative Program Coordinator 0.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Administrative Assistant 2.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Public Information Officer 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal5.000 6.000 6.000 6.000
Community Services Team
Community Service Team Supervisor 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Community Service Officer - Lead 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.000Subtotal2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Crime Prevention Team
Police Sergeant 0.500 0.500 0.000 0.000
School Resource Officer 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Crime Prevention Officer 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal3.500 3.500 3.000 3.000
Grants
Police Officer 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
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 5.000 5.000 5.000Subtotal8.000 7.000 7.000 7.000
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Authorized Authorized Authorized Proposed
Staffing Table
Accreditation & Training
Training and Accreditation Program Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal1.000 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 42.000 44.000 44.000 44.000
Tele-Serve Technician 0.000 2.000 2.000 2.000Subtotal52.000 56.000 56.000 56.000
Investigations Bureau
Police Commander 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Police Sergeant 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Police Officer 14.000 14.000 14.000 14.000
Investigative Technician 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000Sr. 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 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal24.000 24.000 24.000 24.000
Crash & Traffic Team
Police Sergeant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Police Officer 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000Subtotal5.000 5.000 5.000 5.000
Total 101.500 105.500 105.000 105.000
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Operations
Public Works Director 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Operations Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Administrative Assistant 2.000 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 6.000 7.000 7.000Lead Mechanic 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Fleet Services Supervisor 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Fleet Mechanic 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Traffic Operations Tech III 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Traffic Operations Tech II 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Traffic Operations Tech I 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Capital Projects Manager 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Civil Engineer II 1.000 1.000 0.000 2.000Engineering Technician III 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Utility Locates Technician 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal23.000 25.000 27.000 29.000
Facilities Maintenance
Manager of Facility Operations 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 0.000 0.000 2.000 2.000
Facility Maintenance Technician 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000Custodian0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal0.000 0.000 5.000 5.000
Total 23.000 25.000 32.000 34.000
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2021 2022 2023 2024
Authorized Authorized Authorized Proposed
Staffing Table
PARKS AND RECREATION
Administration
Parks & Recreation Director 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Grant & Special Project Administrator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Volunteer and Event Coordinator 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal2.000 2.000 3.000 3.000
Recreation
Recreation Manager 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Marketing Generalist 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Graphic Designer 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal2.000 3.000 3.000 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 2.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Parks Maintenance Worker II 3.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Parks Maintenance Worker I 2.000 4.000 4.000 4.000
Operations Support Technician III 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Garden Coordinator 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal12.000 12.000 13.000 13.000
Forestry
Forestry Technician 2.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Horticulture Technician 1.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Horticulture Assistant 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Environmental Interpreter 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal4.000 5.000 5.000 5.000
Anderson Building
Recreation Coordinator 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500Subtotal0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
Athletics
Recreation Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Recreation Coordinator 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
Recreation Leader 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500Subtotal2.000 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 1.000Subtotal2.500 2.500 2.500 2.500
Outdoor Pool
Pool Manager 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500Subtotal0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500
Active Adult Center
Recreation Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Recreation Coordinator 1.625 2.000 2.000 2.000
Operations Support Technician II 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Subtotal 4.625 5.000 5.000 5.000
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2021 2022 2023 2024
Authorized Authorized Authorized Proposed
Staffing Table
Facilities Maintenance (Moved to Public Works in 2023)
Manager of Facility Operations 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 2.000 2.000 0.000 0.000
Facility Maintenance Technician 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000
Custodian 1.000 1.000 0.000 0.000Subtotal5.000 5.000 0.000 0.000
Facility Operation
Facility Operations Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Facility Coordinator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Facility Assistant 1.500 1.500 2.000 2.000
Operations Support Technician III 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal4.500 4.500 5.000 5.000
Aquatics
Recreation Supervisor 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Recreation Coordinator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Pool Manager 1.500 1.500 1.500 1.500
Head Lifeguard 0.000 0.000 5.000 5.000Subtotal3.500 3.500 8.500 8.500
Fitness
Recreation Coordinator 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000Subtotal1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Total 44.125 46.500 49.000 49.000
General Fund Total 229.875 242.250 255.250 256.250OPEN SPACE FUND
Forestry & Open Space Supervisor 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Parks Maintenance Worker III 0.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Parks Maintenance Worker II 3.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Parks Maintenance Worker I 4.000 3.000 3.000 3.000
Forestry Assistant 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Open Space Fund Total 9.000 9.000 9.000 9.000
CRIME PREVENTION
Police Sergeant (PD)0.500 0.500 1.000 1.000
Crime Prevention Officer (PD)1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Community Service Officer - Comm. Services (PD) 6.000 6.000 5.000 5.000
Crime Prevention Fund Total 7.500 7.500 7.000 7.000
WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING FUND
Housing Program Administrator 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Wheat Ridge Housing Fund Total 0.000 0.000 1.000 1.000
Grand Total 246.375 258.750 272.250 273.250
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5-Year Staffing Plan
2024 FTE 2025 FTE 2026 FTE 2027 FTE 2028 FTE TOTAL
FTE
IT Desktop Technician 1.00
Total 0.00 Total 1.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 1.00
Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 0.00
Sr. Deputy City Clerk 1.00
Total 1.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 1.00
Total 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 Total 0.00 0.00
0.00 Natural Resources Specialist 1.00 Software Administrator 1.00
0.00 Recreation Specialist 1.000.00Total0.00 Total 2.00 Total 1.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 3.00
Patrol Officer*3.00 Records Technician 1.00 Operations Support Technician 1.00 Patrol Officer 1.00 Patrol Officer 1.00
*2024 mid-year if revenues allow Patrol Officer 2.00 Patrol Coordinator (Civilian)1.00Community Services Officer 1.00 Training Coordinator 1.00Total3.00 Total 4.00 Total 3.00 Total 1.00 Total 1.00 12.00
Stormwater Supervisor*1.00 Asset Manager 1.00 Fleet Technician 1.00
Custodian Lead*1.00 Engineering Technician 1.00
*2024 mid-year if revenues allow Capital Project Manager*1.00 Total 2.00 *If bonds are issued in 2024 Total 3.00 Total 1.00 Total 0.00 Total 0.00 6.00
TOTAL FTE 1.00 10.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 23.00
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MUNICIPAL COURT
PARKS AND RECREATION
PUBLIC WORKS
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
242 2024 Proposed Budget
General Fees
Business License Fee $20.00 If paid by Jan 31st of 2023
Kennel License Fee $35.00
Arborist License Fee $25 - $35
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
Hotel License Fee $300.00
Massage Business License Fee $25.00
Massage Business Manager License No Fee
Social Club License Application Fee $150.00
Social Club License Fee $500.00
Social Club Renewal Fee $250.00
Telephone Occupation Fee per Line $8.24
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 Fermented Malt/Wine $700.00
Class J-2 Fermented Malt $700.00
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
2024 Fee Schedule
Administrative Services Fees
243 2024 Proposed Budget
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
2024 Fee Schedule
Administrative Services Fees (con't)
244 2024 Proposed Budget
Amusement Device Licenses
Amusement Establishment 1-3 Devices $60.00 Yearly per machine
Amusement Center 4-10 Devices $60.00 Yearly per machine
Amusement Arcade 11+ Devices $60.00 Yearly per machine
Amusement Arcade Application 11+ Devices $50.00 One time, non-refundable
Copies N/C First 10 pages
(Includes CORA)$0.25 Additional pages
Copies/Microfilm $0.25 Per page/no research
Certified copies $2.00 Per page
Video Copies $30.00
CORA 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
2024 Fee Schedule
City Clerk Fees
Transcripts of City Council meetings
245 2024 Proposed Budget
Liquor Licensing Fees
New License Application $750.00
Transfer License Application $750.00
Fees 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
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
Retail Establishment-Art Permit $203.75 Includes application and permit fee
Temporary Alcohol Permit $100.00 Transfers only
Change of Location $750.00
Alcohol Festival Permit $300.00 Per LLA Board Resolution
Modification of Premises $75.00
Manager Registration $30.00 Hotel/Restaurant/Tavern/Lodging
Change of Corp Officer $100.00 Each New Officer or Member
Special Event Permit - Liquor Waived by LLA All Non-Profit and Charitable Orgs.
Special Event Permit - Beer Waived by LLA All Non-Profit and Charitable Orgs.
City Clerk Fees (con't)
2024 Fee Schedule
246 2024 Proposed Budget
Contractor License
Class A $250.00
Class B $200.00
Class C $175.00
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 $50.00
Long-term revocable permit $200.00
Processing fee $100.00
Inspection fees
Structures $80.00 Each
Surface work $0.55 Per sq. ft ($80 minimum)
Sub-surface work $0.55 Per sq. ft ($100 minimum)
$0.55 Per lin. ft ($100 minimum)
Bore Pit $0.55 Per sq. ft ($80 minimum)
Traffic Signals $500.00 Each
Street and Pedestrian Light $125.00 Each
Monitoring wells $150.00 Per well
Potholes $35.00 Per pothole
Stormwater compliance $250.00 Less than one acre
$500.00 One - 29 acres
$900.00 30 acres or more
Reinspection $95.00 Per day
Double fee ($250 minimum)
Inspector wage x 1.5
2024 Fee Schedule
Boring
Surcharge for working without a permit
Permits for work in excess of two million
Public Works and Engineering 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.
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Public Works and Engineering Fees (con't)
Black & white plots/drawings/aerial photos
Color plots/drawings/aerial photos
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Community Development Planning & Zoning Fees
LAND USE APPLICATION FEES
Pre-application Meeting $200
Neighborhood Meeting $150 if required
Publication/Public Notice $200 per hearing or rehearing
Annexation 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
Floodplain Exemption 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
Master Sign Plan Application fee $1,000
Planned Building Group 1 acre or less (administrative)*$700
1 acre or less (non-administrative)*$1,000
Over 1 acre, add $500 per acre
Planned Development 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
Rezoning (straight)$700
* reduce fee by $300 if it does not include architectural sheets
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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
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Community Development Building FeesBuilding 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 Each 30 minute increment (30 min minimum)
Records Check $15.00 Each 30 minute increment (30 min minimum)
Registered Sex Offender List N/C
Sex Offender Initial Registration $75.00
Annual Renewal $25.00
$13.00 Per case
Dispatch Audio or Video Recording N/A
Contact JeffCom at 303-237-2220 or at
https://www.jeffcom911.org/request-records/
Dog Licensing Fees $20.00 For each animal, regardless of whether
it has been spayed or neutered
Evidence Photo (Online or Disk)$10.00 Minimum, depending on the format
Evidence Audio Recordings $10.00 Minimum, depending on the format
Evidence Video Recordings $10.00 Minimum, depending on the format
Pawn Shops $5,000.00 Per year
$1.00 Per transaction
Bonding Fee $50.00 Per warrant
Administration Citation Fees
First Citation $150.00
Second Citation $250.00
Third Citation $500.00
Administrative Citation Late Fees $50.00 Plus 20% processing fee; plus interest of 10% per annum
on unpaid accounts
Late First Citation Processing Fee $30.00
Late Second Citation Processing Fee $50.00
Late Third Citation Processing Fee $100.00
Administrative Hearing $100-200 No fee if the citation is dismissed
Body Camera Footage $30.00
Per Hour (1 hour minimum, then 15 min increments)
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
Anderson Community Building Fitness room $35.00 per hour
Anderson Community Building Damage Deposit $50.00 Refundable
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.
Security for events serving alcohol $200.00 4-hour maximum
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+)$6.00 $7.00
Adult (18-64)$7.00 $8.00
10 Visit Pass
Youth (3-17) & Senior (65+)$53.00 $63.00
Adult (18-64)$63.00 $74.00
Season Pass
Youth (3-17) & Senior (65+)$87.00 $110.00
Adult (18-64)$110.00 $133.00
Household of 3 $280.00 $345.00
* $40 to $50 for each additional household member
Special Events
Full Day (# of hours)$6,000.00 $6,000.00
1/2 Day (# of hours)$3,000.00 $3,000.00
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 (schools/per hour/per lane)$18 varies varies
Lap Pool (USA Team and other/per hour/per lane)$20 varies varies
Lap Pool Daily Rental for Swim teams $5,800.00 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
Non-Resident Rates Programs
$10 and under $0.00
$5 to $50 $5.00
$51 and over $10.00
Sun Camp $5.00 per day
Exempt: drop-in childcare, athletic leagues
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
Liability insurance (required by City)$110.00
Security for events over 100, serving alcohol, and running
past 8 PM for PH
$200.00
Security for events serving alcohol $200.00 4 hour maxArts/Craft room (per hour)$35.00 Mon - Sun Mon-Fri: 4-10 pm; Sat & Sun: 8 am-10 pmSecurity/damage deposit $100.00Ketner 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 and Pickleball Courts
Per court $15.00 Per hour
Greenbelt & Clear Creek Trail
Approved special interest groups $50.00
Community Event Permit Application
Tier 1 $200
Tier 2 $150
Tier 3 $100
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 February 1 at discounted rate of $115
Fri - Sun $230.00 Residents can reserve before February 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
2024 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 based on
damages
$60.00 Minimum fee with Judge discretion to increase based on injuries
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 No Charge by statute
Sealing of Record--convictions $65.00
2024 Fee Schedule
Municipal Court Fees
Injury accident
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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 Judge may waive
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 $25.00
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
2024 Fee Schedule
Municipal Court Fees (con't)
Failure to Appear or Comply Fees
259 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
260 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 29,080 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 1,827 1,798 1,798 1,798
625 Medicare Portion FICA 427 420 421 421
630 ICMA Retirement 1,768 1,740 1,740 1,740
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $33,102 $32,958 $32,959 $32,959
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0
702 Conference/Meeting 373 500 0 350
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 120 150
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 1,000 0 1,000
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
780 Outside Agency Contributions 1,200 1,500 1,500 1,500
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,573 $3,000 $1,620 $3,000
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:$34,675 $35,958 $34,579 $35,959
City Treasurer
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Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
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 25,500 25,000 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 111,057 110,400 110,400 139,200
620 FICA Expenses Employer 6,063 6,696 6,696 8,483
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,418 1,566 1,566 1,985
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $144,038 $143,662 $118,662 $149,668
651 Office Supplies 175 600 600 600
654 Photocopy/Printing 452 500 500 500
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 522 450 450 450
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,149 $1,550 $1,550 $1,550
702 Conference/Meeting 18,658 30,121 32,044 25,600
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 2,592 3,416 3,416 3,500
712 Annual Appreciation Dinner 6,333 6,000 6,000 6,000
716 Legislative Membership 37,365 38,718 38,018 38,546
723 Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 1,000 100 300
750 Professional Service 127,464 125,000 125,000 125,000
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
780 Outside Agency Contributions 313,230 347,650 344,650 383,650
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 2,360 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $508,002 $551,905 $549,228 $582,596
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:$653,189 $697,117 $669,440 $733,814
General Government - Legislative Services
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Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 570,791 526,935 547,348 722,178
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 200 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 1,302 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 33,731 41,843 33,935 44,483
625 Medicare Portion FICA 7,889 9,541 7,937 10,403
630 ICMA Retirement 34,526 40,493 32,841 43,330
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $647,137 $618,812 $623,363 $820,394
651 Office Supplies 624 500 500 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 525 0 500
655 Postage 0 3,400 2,550 0
660 Operating Supplies 1,051 750 750 1,150
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,675 $5,175 $3,800 $2,150
702 Conference/Meeting 5,692 4,520 4,488 5,600
704 Contractual Services 71,697 143,600 143,630 97,332
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 780 1,310 1,245 1,144
712 Annual Appreciation Dinner 0 0 0 0
716 Legislative Membership 0 0 0 0
723 Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 1,596 2,025 1,250 1,625
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 120 120 120
750 Professional Service 38,375 47,500 47,500 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 Treas Collection Fees 12,708 14,000 14,000 15,400
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 15,657 46,802 45,660 51,010
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $146,506 $259,877 $257,893 $219,731
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:$795,318 $883,864 $885,056 $1,042,275
Administrative Services - Finance
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Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 120,250 125,332 127,639 131,439
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 6,917 7,770 7,914 8,149
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,618 1,817 1,851 1,906
630 ICMA Retirement 7,357 7,520 7,658 7,886
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $136,141 $142,439 $145,062 $149,3801
651 Office Supplies 0 200 45 200
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 1,000 600 1,500
655 Postage 617 2,000 1,000 2,200
660 Operating Supplies 7,921 8,750 6,000 10,250
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $8,539 $11,950 $7,645 $14,150
702 Conference/Meeting 1,126 4,200 3,000 4,200
704 Contractual Services 794 100,000 100,000 25,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 6,696 8,125 7,575 8,175
710 Marketing and Sponsorships 202,886 137,400 110,000 119,600
714 Legals & Publishing 0 0 0 0
718 TIF- Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority 1,079,265 1,200,000 992,035 575,000
719 Economic Development Incentive 11,649 79,000 2,000 2,000
720 Economic Development - WRURA 300,000 0 0 150,000
721 NRS Implementation 273,656 253,500 253,500 329,900
728 Training 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 1,000 700 1,500
750 Professional Service 12,660 20,100 20,100 114,500
798 Management Contingent 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,888,732 $1,803,325 $1,488,910 $1,329,875
892 Neighborhood Revitalization 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$2,033,412 $1,957,714 $1,641,617 $1,493,405
City Manager's Office - Economic Development
01-105
264 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 476,067 410,130 403,602 451,518
604 Deferred Compensation 34,113 33,951 35,553 35,553
606 Auto Allowance 6,018 6,000 6,000 6,000
607 Cell Phone Allowance 602 600 600 600
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 24,424 20,668 19,442 22,413
625 Medicare Portion FICA 7,070 5,602 5,315 6,010
630 ICMA Retirement 14,778 11,182 9,995 12,870
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $563,072 $488,133 $480,507 $534,964
651 Office Supplies 23 100 100 100
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 72,089 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $72,112 $100 $100 $100
702 Conference/Meeting 16,664 18,260 16,560 19,530
704 Contractual Services 0 42,900 42,900 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 2,675 3,020 2,500 3,435
712 Annual Appreciation Dinner 0 500 500 0
726 Recruitment & Advertising 0 0 0 0
728 Training 1,798 0 0 1,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 1,195 250 200 250
750 Professional Service 140,041 381,490 388,990 2,500
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 45,253 78,914 75,000 75,000
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 27,601 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $235,225 $525,334 $526,650 $101,715
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 1,075 1,075 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $1,075 $1,075 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$870,409 $1,014,642 $1,008,332 $636,779
City Manager's Office - City Manager
01-106
265 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
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 87,727 90,000 90,000 90,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
714 Legals & 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 236,729 320,000 270,000 320,000
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 $324,456 $410,000 $360,000 $410,000
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:$324,456 $410,000 $360,000 $410,000
General Government - City Attorney
01-107
266 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 95,806 100,000 102,166 212,284
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 5,806 3,000 5,000 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 5,881 6,200 6,334 13,161
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,375 1,449 1,481 3,078
630 ICMA Retirement 5,803 6,000 6,130 12,737
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $114,672 $116,649 $121,111 $241,260
651 Office Supplies 618 1,500 500 1,500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $618 $1,500 $500 $1,500
702 Conference/Meeting 3,197 6,500 3,500 4,500
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,369 2,500 800 2,000
708 Election Expense 132 20,000 20,000 5,000
714 Legals & Publishing 6,554 10,000 5,000 10,000
715 Recording Fees 4,916 3,000 2,000 3,000
721 NRS Implementation 0 0 0 0
728 Training 155 6,500 4,000 4,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 1,000 250 500
750 Professional Service 16,539 19,000 15,000 13,000
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 $32,863 $68,500 $50,550 $42,000
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:$148,153 $186,649 $172,161 $284,760
City Clerk's Office
01-108
267 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 745,196 1,032,996 957,350 1,023,276
604 Deferred Compensation 10,987 10,808 10,808 10,808
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance 602 600 600 600
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 1,788 5,400 3,900 5,400
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 7,200 2,000 2,000
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 23,737 18,725 18,725 20,400
620 FICA Expenses Employer 46,117 65,529 58,177 64,305
625 Medicare Portion FICA 10,903 15,431 13,710 14,891
630 ICMA Retirement 35,686 52,715 51,573 52,133
640 Outside Personnel Services 46,832 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $921,847 $1,209,404 $1,116,843 $1,193,813
651 Office Supplies 1,402 2,250 2,250 2,450
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 500 500 500
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 12,370 16,700 16,000 14,950
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $13,772 $19,450 $18,750 $17,900
702 Conference/Meeting 5,066 7,850 7,850 8,350
704 Contractual Services 796 1,200 900 900
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,966 2,160 2,160 2,535
708 Election Expense 0 0 0 0
714 Legals & Publishing 0 0 0 0
715 Recording Fees 0 0 0 0
721 NRS Implementation 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 1,000 0 0
732 Witness & Juror Fees 90 900 600 800
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 143 400 400 400
750 Professional Service 18,671 21,000 19,000 19,000
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 502 5,000 5,000 5,000
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $27,234 $39,510 $35,910 $36,985
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 2,000 2,000 3,000
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $2,000 $2,000 $3,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$962,854 $1,270,364 $1,173,503 $1,251,698
Municipal Court
01-109
268 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 297,086 447,279 397,000 477,650
604 Deferred Compensation 11,200 11,847 12,102 12,102
606 Auto Allowance 3,611 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone Allowance 602 600 600 600
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 479 0 100 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 17,383 26,610 24,614 28,009
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,293 6,485 5,757 6,926
630 ICMA Retirement 8,271 16,046 14,000 18,286
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $342,925 $512,467 $457,773 $547,173
651 Office Supplies 1,002 1,000 1,000 1,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 1,029 1,200 1,000 1,000
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $2,031 $2,200 $2,000 $2,000
702 Conference/Meeting 4,909 8,200 7,443 5,200
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,930 2,884 2,832 3,025
714 Legals & Publishing 0 0 0 0
715 Recording Fees 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 2,000 1,000 3,000
729 Safety Program 0 0 0 35,900
732 Witness & Juror Fees 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 84 200 100 200
750 Professional Service 863 0 0 0
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 $7,786 $13,284 $11,375 $47,325
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:$352,742 $527,951 $471,148 $596,498
Administrative Services - Administration
01-111
269 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 421,761 445,765 445,335 438,296
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 398 0 115 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 4,010 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 25,296 28,598 26,820 26,149
621 Workers' Compensation 0 0 0 0
623 Unemployment Insurance 33,319 22,000 24,798 28,000
625 Medicare Portion FICA 5,916 6,688 6,457 6,356
630 ICMA Retirement 24,637 27,675 26,720 26,298
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $515,338 $530,726 $530,245 $525,099
651 Office Supplies 1,407 500 500 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,407 $500 $500 $500
702 Conference/Meeting 208 2,300 1,300 1,300
704 Contractual Services 456 500 500 500
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 9,756 10,490 9,100 11,390
712 Employee Functions 36,650 37,000 29,539 37,000
724 Pre-Employment Physicals 36,093 40,000 38,000 38,000
726 Recruitment & Advertising 27,267 26,000 14,000 18,200
728 Training 5,241 13,200 13,000 12,000
729 Safety 21,353 40,101 31,145 0
731 Wellness Program 8,418 18,850 16,200 17,450
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 500 0 100
750 Professional Service 47,013 100,070 74,852 75,000
776 Other Equip Maintenance 0 0 0 0
797 Vacation Accrual Cash-Out 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $192,455 $289,011 $227,636 $210,940
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:$709,201 $820,237 $758,381 $736,539
Administrative Services - Human Resources
01-112
270 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 99,253 161,435 165,686 173,686
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 25,501 0 0 0
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 7,697 10,009 10,272 10,768
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,800 2,341 2,402 2,518
630 ICMA Retirement 5,721 9,686 9,942 10,422
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $139,972 $183,471 $188,302 $197,394
651 Office Supplies 0 500 300 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 13 500 500 500
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $13 $1,000 $800 $1,000
702 Conference/Meeting 3,413 4,500 3,528 4,500
704 Contractual Services 35,285 43,017 36,000 38,017
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 7,443 8,843 8,526 7,391
714 Legals & Publishing 0 0 0 0
715 Recording Fees 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 1,000 0 1,000
732 Witness & Juror Fees 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 104 750 300 450
750 Professional Service 47,251 61,425 45,950 78,250
755 Computer Software 4,111 61,462 56,223 27,943
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 $97,607 $180,997 $150,527 $157,551
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:$237,593 $365,468 $339,629 $355,945
Administrative Services - Communications and Engagement
01-113
271 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 0 134,469 123,993 137,878
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone 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 8,337 7,688 8,599
625 Medicare Portion FICA 0 1,949 1,798 1,999
630 ICMA Retirement 0 8,069 3,720 8,273
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $0 $152,824 $137,199 $156,749
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 100
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 88,680 88,680 108,630
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $88,680 $88,680 $108,730
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 3,500
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
712 Annual Appreciation Dinner 0 0 0 0
726 Recruitment & Advertising 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 2,000 1,200 1,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 300
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 3,000 3,000 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
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 $0 $5,000 $4,200 $4,800
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:$0 $246,504 $230,079 $270,279
City Manager's Office - Homeless Navigation Program
01-114
272 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 155,960 172,960 161,522 179,639
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 9,477 10,723 10,014 11,138
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,216 2,508 2,342 2,605
630 ICMA Retirement 9,499 10,377 9,691 10,778
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $177,152 $196,568 $183,569 $204,160
651 Office Supplies 43 500 55 200
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 100
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 200 0 200
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $43 $700 $55 $500
702 Conference/Meeting 1,332 4,100 2,664 3,849
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 845 1,590 745 1,050
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
723 Tuition Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 2,702 3,000 856 2,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 219 250 112 200
750 Professional Service 1,287 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance/Repair 62 0 0 0
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 $6,447 $8,940 $4,377 $7,099
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:$183,642 $206,208 $188,001 $211,759
Administrative Services - Procurement
01-116
273 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 502,181 755,141 723,256 811,033
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 46,595 2,000 2,000 5,000
614 Standby Pay 20,228 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 9,377 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 35,451 43,588 44,841 50,284
625 Medicare Portion FICA 8,291 9,632 10,487 11,595
630 ICMA Retirement 29,386 42,182 43,395 48,662
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $651,509 $852,543 $823,979 $926,574
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 14,063 13,500 11,500 13,500
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $14,063 $13,500 $11,500 $13,500
702 Conference/Meeting 5,291 10,000 4,000 7,000
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,789 5,300 2,200 2,000
728 Training 8,743 24,500 22,332 13,500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 22 900 750 1,000
750 Professional Service 189,128 199,600 191,000 207,731
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
759 Telephone Expense 387,057 309,634 309,634 309,634
774 Facility Repair & Maint 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 511,992 812,274 795,443 821,592
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,104,021 $1,362,208 $1,325,359 $1,362,457
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 12,616 15,975 12,475 12,100
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
806 Computer Software 1,599 5,000 5,000 0
808 Capital Leases 5,453 63,200 64,000 64,000
809 Other Major Equipment 191,987 588,170 493,523 167,000
CAPITAL OUTLAY $211,654 $672,345 $574,998 $243,100
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,981,247 $2,900,596 $2,735,836 $2,545,631
Administrative Services - Information Technology
01-117
274 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 327,580 366,757 320,000 387,774
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 21,612 27,560 22,300 24,960
614 Standby Pay 17,959 25,243 19,500 20,080
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 96,497 129,844 124,300 128,400
620 FICA Expenses Employer 27,523 35,981 30,073 34,796
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 6,437 8,418 7,450 8,137
630 ICMA Retirement 19,701 22,005 21,900 23,266
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $517,308 $615,808 $545,523 $627,413
651 Office Supplies 122 500 818 800
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 86,054 79,190 62,900 84,600
663 Hazard Waste Material 0 0 569 1,050
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $86,176 $79,690 $64,287 $86,450
702 Conference/Meeting 0 2,500 1,050 500
704 Contractual Services 106,772 110,777 125,000 129,140
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 2,000 0 120
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 460
728 Training 0 4,120 2,200 5,500
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 2,681 3,500 3,200 4,700
740 Mileage 132 1,000 200 500
750 Professional Services 526 196,008 80,000 10,000
755 Computer Software 0 0 220 220
758 Rentals & Leases 2,668 6,105 7,850 11,000
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair & Maintenance 205,375 179,950 270,000 250,550
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 24,674 28,195 15,000 17,850
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 500 1,900
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $342,828 $534,155 $505,220 $432,440
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 7,500 1,500 2,000
803 Tools and Work Equipment 4,119 5,150 4,500 4,280
806 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
808 Capital Leases 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 15,000 4,000 67,400
812 Building Improvements 96,846 28,878 30,000 8,500
CAPITAL OUTLAY $100,965 $56,528 $40,000 $82,180
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,047,277 $1,286,181 $1,155,030 $1,228,483
Public Works - Facilities Maintenance
01-118
275 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 0 69,929 69,850 72,350
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone 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 4,335 4,331 4,486
625 Medicare Portion FICA 0 1,013 1,013 1,049
630 ICMA Retirement 0 4,196 4,191 4,341
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $0 $79,473 $79,385 $82,226
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 60,655 39,000 64,100
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $60,655 $39,000 $64,100
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 1,750
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 5,000 5,000 5,000
712 Annual Appreciation Dinner 0 0 0 0
726 Recruitment & Advertising 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 1,500 500 1,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 150
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 750 150 750
750 Professional Service 0 175,379 175,380 0
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 $0 $182,629 $181,030 $8,650
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:$0 $322,757 $299,415 $154,976
City Manager's Office - Sustainability
01-119
276 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 241,962 252,429 252,429 234,735
604 Deferred Compensation 12,968 12,917 12,917 11,620
606 Auto Allowance 3,611 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone 0 0 125 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 1,769 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 12,328 13,323 13,323 13,376
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 3,428 3,660 3,660 3,404
630 ICMA Retirement 3,494 4,073 4,073 4,124
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $279,559 $292,002 $292,127 $272,859
651 Office Supplies 912 1,000 1,000 1,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $912 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
702 Conference/Meeting 1,050 4,000 4,000 2,000
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 724 1,000 1,000 1,100
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
718 Ordinance Enforcement 0 0 0 0
728 Training 0 500 0 0
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 200 200 300
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 277 150 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 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $2,051 $5,850 $5,200 $3,550
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 440 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $440 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$282,962 $298,852 $298,327 $277,409
Community Development - Administration
01-120
277 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 617,372 764,457 698,167 731,823
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 46,678 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 40,169 43,581 43,932 45,373
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 9,394 10,192 10,209 10,610
630 ICMA Retirement 37,208 42,173 41,970 43,910
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $750,821 $860,403 $794,278 $831,716
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 496 2,900 2,000 3,200
655 Postage 12,850 17,500 12,000 37,500
660 Operating Supplies 3,428 8,620 8,620 7,775
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $16,775 $29,020 $22,620 $48,475
702 Conference/Meeting 5,651 21,317 7,400 11,300
704 Contractual Services 19,200 21,168 19,200 23,120
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 2,931 6,110 6,110 5,991
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 199 4,910 4,910 550
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 921 580 580 500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 38 1,000 400 500
750 Professional Service 236,240 463,719 463,719 0
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 $265,179 $518,804 $502,319 $41,961
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 2,849 383 383 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 $2,849 $383 $383 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,035,624 $1,408,610 $1,319,600 $922,152
Community Development - Planning
01-121
278 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
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 997 1,625 1,200 1,750
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 174 1,000 500 500
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $1,171 $2,625 $1,700 $2,250
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 2,220,421 1,290,000 1,290,000 1,450,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 500 500 2,250
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 $2,220,421 $1,290,500 $1,290,500 $1,452,250
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 2,400 725 600 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $2,400 $725 $600 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$2,223,992 $1,293,850 $1,292,800 $1,454,500
Community Development - Building
01-122
279 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 754,638 826,223 805,000 610,027
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
606 Auto Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 855 1,000 0 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 44,795 51,393 50,000 37,821
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 10,476 12,019 11,700 8,844
630 ICMA Retirement 45,312 49,736 48,300 36,602
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $856,076 $940,371 $915,000 $693,294
651 Office Supplies 446 800 400 600
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 250 100 250
655 Postage 0 250 100 250
660 Operating Supplies 2,520 3,450 2,000 2,500
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $2,966 $4,750 $2,600 $3,600
702 Conference/Meeting 425 1,610 1,030 2,110
704 Contractual Services 31,536 24,821 24,821 26,100
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 3,188 5,234 5,095 4,504
718 Ordinance Enforcement 0 0 0 0
712 Employee Functions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 3,464 6,225 5,000 6,825
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 390 1,050 960 1,500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 100 50 100
750 Professional Service 3,615 16,050 16,050 10,000
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair & Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 700 300 0
798 Management Contingency 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 500 0 500
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $42,618 $56,290 $53,306 $51,639
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 2,550 1,950 500
803 Tools and Work Equipment 8,290 500 300 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $8,290 $3,050 $2,250 $500
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$909,951 $1,004,461 $973,156 $749,033
Community Development - Engineering
01-123
280 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 723,907 717,238 608,000 588,346
605 Extra Duty Pay 91,455 93,610 93,610 98,500
607 Cell Phone Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 6,092 4,000 1,800 2,000
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temp. Personnel Hourly 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 211 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 14,719 15,725 14,200 15,834
625 Medicare Portion FICA 11,431 10,396 9,000 8,483
630 ICMA Retirement 14,590 15,218 14,200 15,323
633 Police Retirement 54,148 51,846 42,000 38,290
634 State Disability 16,413 13,508 13,508 11,321
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $932,965 $921,541 $796,318 $778,097
651 Office Supplies 7,318 7,300 6,500 6,500
654 Photocopy/Printing 7,831 9,840 5,500 6,600
655 Postage 11 700 0 100
660 Operating Supplies 15,223 15,070 15,070 16,400
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $30,382 $32,910 $27,070 $29,600
702 Conference/Meeting 33,780 36,300 20,000 27,100
704 Contractual Services 94,988 152,856 152,856 146,248
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 14,644 14,420 14,420 14,470
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 26 0 0 0
741 Uniform Allowance 25,896 37,200 20,000 33,200
750 Professional Service 947,852 1,159,460 1,190,460 1,284,180
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenace 1,404 9,000 2,500 5,500
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $1,118,588 1,409,236.00 $1,400,236 $1,510,698
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 257 5,200 3,000 11,875
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $257 $5,200 $3,000 $11,875
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$2,082,192 $2,368,887 $2,226,624 $2,330,270
Police - Administration
01-201
281 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 65,308 100,000 100,000 103,000
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 55,641 73,138 73,138 81,330
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,647 1,450 2,400 2,673
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
633 Police Retirement 10,720 11,015 11,015 11,845
634 State Disability 2,697 2,874 3,400 3,502
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $136,013 $188,477 $189,953 $202,350
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 0 0
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 15,931 10,000 10,000 7,700
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 3,840 11,157 11,157 14,177
755 Computer Software 0 18,584 18,584 0
758 Rentals and Leases 3,200 4,800 4,800 5,765
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $22,971 $47,541 $44,541 $27,642
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 41,000
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $41,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$158,984 $236,018 $234,494 $270,992
Police - Grants
01-202
282 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 159,960 158,636 150,000 168,435
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 4,799 1,800 1,800 1,800
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 39,518 46,800 36,000 46,800
618 Court Pay 0 250 100 250
620 FICA Expenses Employer 12,321 12,737 11,000 13,343
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,881 2,979 2,500 5,344
630 ICMA Retirement 9,609 9,517 9,000 10,107
633 Police Retirement 0 0 0 0
634 State Disability Insurance 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $229,088 $232,719 $210,400 $246,079
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 369 675 675 250
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $369 $675 $675 $250
702 Conference/Meeting 0 100 131 100
704 Contractual Services 1,631 10,000 2,500 2,500
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
720 Veterinary Services 0 1,000 0 1,000
721 Jeffco Animal Shelter 81,553 94,684 94,525 94,684
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 500 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenace 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 26,000 3,000 2,000
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $83,683 $131,784 $100,156 $100,284
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:$313,140 $365,178 $311,231 $346,613
Police - Community Services Team
01-203
283 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 136,365 292,767 200,000 301,500
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 8,138 15,500 5,000 10,800
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 0 500 0 500
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,053 4,244 2,500 4,372
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
633 Police Retirement 15,381 33,667 20,000 32,663
634 State Disability 4,281 8,783 6,000 10,145
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $166,219 $355,461 $233,500 $359,980
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0655Postage0000
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 Maintenace 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:$166,219 $355,461 $233,500 $359,980
Police - Crime Prevention Team (SRO)
01-205
284 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 320,368 435,306 350,000 432,127
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 8,611 7,560 4,000 5,000
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 19,387 26,987 20,000 26,792
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,534 6,311 5,000 6,266
630 ICMA Retirement 18,658 26,117 22,199 25,927
633 Police Retirement 0 0 0 0
634 State Disability Insurance 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $371,558 $502,281 $401,199 $496,112
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 289 1,075 1,075 800
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $289 $1,075 $1,075 $800
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 Maintenace 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:$371,847 $503,356 $402,274 $496,912
Police - Records Team
01-206
285 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 87,438 93,640 92,978 96,418
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 5,447 5,805 5,765 5,978
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 1,274 1,357 1,348 1,398
630 ICMA Retirement 6,321 5,618 5,579 6,359
633 Police Retirement 0 0 0 0
634 State Disability Insurance 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $100,480 $106,420 $105,670 $110,153
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
657 Range Supplies 39,642 105,931 105,930 61,175
660 Operating Supplies 2,243 500 250 3,650
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $41,885 $106,431 $106,180 $64,825
702 Conference/Meeting 27,846 41,800 32,000 44,800
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 110,741 116,500 110,000 183,800
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 47,647 71,500 71,500 71,500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 400 200 400
750 Professional Service 14,504 19,200 19,200 19,200
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenace 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $200,737 $249,400 $232,900 $319,700
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:$343,102 $462,251 $444,750 $494,678
Police - Accreditation & Training
01-207
286 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 4,977,794 4,990,877 4,990,877 5,365,988
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 339,997 264,000 264,000 264,000
614 Standby Pay 13,299 6,000 7,500 10,000
618 Court Pay 12,175 20,190 19,500 20,190
620 FICA Expenses Employer 15,126 6,066 28,677 10,823
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 72,868 70,949 70,949 77,808
630 ICMA Retirement 14,666 5,870 28,459 10,475
633 Police Retirement 540,579 562,698 520,000 597,012
634 State Disability Insurance 139,093 128,851 148,000 175,548
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $6,125,598 $6,055,501 $6,077,962 $6,531,844
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
657 Range Supplies 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 36,704 43,700 43,700 34,213
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $36,704 $43,700 $43,700 $34,213
702 Conference/Meeting 454 1,010 700 1,010
704 Contractual Services 175,538 128,510 124,760 134,760
706 Dues, Books and Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
727 Expense Reimbursement 145 500 500 500
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 6,403 11,500 11,500 50,500
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 7,954 8,080 6,000 6,540
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenace 21,870 7,520 11,000 15,700
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $212,364 $157,120 $154,460 $209,010
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
805 Communications Equipment 22,365 17,286 17,066 1,000
809 Other Major Equipment 10,917 57,934 57,934 20,000
CAPITAL OUTLAY $33,282 $75,220 $75,000 $21,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$6,407,949 $6,331,541 $6,351,122 $6,796,067
Police - Patrol Operations
01-211
287 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 2,119,881 2,260,608 2,100,000 2,519,010
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 127,629 181,632 116,198 121,712
614 Standby Pay 48,295 61,740 61,740 61,601
617 Temp Personnel-Hourly 0 0 0 0
618 Court Pay 2,341 6,000 4,700 6,000
620 FICA Expenses Employer 16,957 20,883 20,883 22,115
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 30,574 32,777 30,450 36,526
630 ICMA Retirement 16,662 19,217 18,000 21,402
633 Police Retirement 205,870 221,233 196,000 248,666
634 State Disability Insurance 47,090 48,380 40,000 73,165
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $2,615,299 $2,852,470 $2,587,971 $3,110,197
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 16,614 17,255 17,255 17,405
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $16,614 $17,255 $17,255 $17,405
702 Conference/Meeting 112 1,000 900 1,000
704 Contractual Services 174,204 199,847 199,847 180,379
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
727 Expense Reimbursement 617 3,000 3,000 3,000
728 Training 0 0 0 0
730 Uniforms and Protective Clothing 440 2,000 2,000 2,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 4,757 94,943 94,943 8,316
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 500 0 500
776 Other Equipment Maintenace 1,298 400 400 400
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $181,428 $301,690 $301,090 $195,595
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:$2,813,342 $3,171,415 $2,906,316 $3,323,197
Police - Investigations Bureau
01-212
288 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 278,045 437,813 250,000 525,413
605 Extra Duty Pay 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 24,469 19,916 10,000 20,285
614 Standby 14,380 22,395 15,000 22,395
618 Court Pay 0 1,500 1,000 1,000
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,398 6,347 3,600 7,619
630 ICMA Retirement 0 0 0 0
633 Police Retirement 31,882 50,347 27,000 60,421
634 State Disability Insurance 5,986 10,345 5,000 17,731
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $359,161 $548,663 $311,600 $654,864
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 42 500 500 500
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 2,085 3,820 1,000 3,820
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 Maintenace 0 1,200 1,200 1,200
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $2,127 $5,520 $2,700 $5,520
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 10,250 10,215 27,500
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $10,250 $10,215 $27,500
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$361,288 $564,433 $324,515 $687,884
Police - Crash & Traffic Team
01-213
289 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 1,531,998 1,918,740 1,726,565 2,364,590
604 Deferred Compensation 7,340 10,465 12,802 12,642
606 Auto Allowance 2,261 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone/I Pad Allowance 202 0 348 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 56,094 55,000 52,840 59,070
614 Standby Pay 19,148 20,000 21,150 19,880
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 95,552 118,805 102,520 144,323
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 22,347 27,820 23,980 34,574
630 ICMA Retirement 85,123 106,153 87,200 143,712
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $1,820,064 $2,260,583 $2,031,005 $2,782,391
651 Office Supplies 295 1,000 850 1,250
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 276,923 257,900 322,000 334,450
661 Oil & Gas - Shops 276,047 261,500 295,000 325,480
662 Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance 81,309 81,250 82,000 94,300
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 833 2,680 2,000 2,480
665 Special Equipment 0 0 0 8,400
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $635,407 $604,330 $701,850 $766,360
702 Conference/Meeting 450 6,500 6,500 11,500
704 Contractual Services 197,754 260,200 300,200 315,360
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,727 4,600 2,600 3,130
728 Training 5,844 14,000 9,000 19,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 13,764 21,650 18,000 31,860
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 14,778 105,000 120,000 47,600
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 1,905 774 144 0
761 Street Lighting 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair & Maintenance 39,417 19,000 12,000 14,335
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 1,000 3,500
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $275,638 $431,724 $469,444 $446,285
802 Office Furniture and Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
807 Fleet Replacement 585,653 1,819,923 1,350,000 900,000
809 Other Major Equipment 38,057 67,356 54,142 24,000
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $623,710 $1,887,279 $1,404,142 $924,000
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$3,354,820 $5,183,916 $4,606,441 $4,919,036
Public Works - Operations
01-303
290 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 282,985 277,227 301,023 334,164
604 Deferred Compensation 10,933 10,700 11,717 11,839
606 Auto Allowance 3,611 3,600 3,600 3,600
607 Cell Phone Allowance 602 600 600 600
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 0 860 860 3,067
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 16,815 16,824 16,383 19,345
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,063 5,836 4,153 4,845
630 ICMA Retirement 7,550 7,461 7,034 9,527
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 33,400
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 7,000 20,000 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $326,559 $330,108 $365,370 $420,387
651 Office Supplies 3,764 4,600 2,750 5,500
654 Photocopy/Printing 13 400 200 1,400
655 Postage 0 400 150 0
660 Operating Supplies 1,249 5,450 1,500 13,050
669 Special Events and Programs 0 27,730 27,130 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $5,026 $38,580 $31,730 $19,950
702 Conference/Meeting 1,535 6,405 4,470 8,000
704 Contractual Services 0 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 805 5,709 5,445 5,439
728 Training 1,816 4,000 2,000 2,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 150 150 475
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 44 525 375 550
750 Professional Service 18,014 23,482 23,000 13,500
755 Computer Software 2,454 1,800 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 and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $24,668 $42,071 $35,440 $29,964
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 150 150 0
809 Other Major Equipment 0 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $150 $150 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$356,253 $410,909 $432,690 $470,301
Parks and Recreation - Administration
01-601
291 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 223,072 254,628 262,628 252,888
604 Deferred Compensation 0 0 0 0
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 209 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 20,422 23,712 23,496 22,945
620 FICA Expenses Employer 14,596 18,159 17,739 17,102
625 Medicare Portion FICA 3,414 4,246 4,149 3,999
630 ICMA Retirement 13,470 21,117 15,758 15,173
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 2,800
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $275,183 $321,862 $323,770 $314,907
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 25,535 31,202 31,032 34,465
655 Postage 8,196 15,164 13,596 16,070
660 Operating Supplies 42,652 36,700 31,750 33,100
669 Special Events and Programs 0 0 0 2,800
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $76,383 $83,066 $76,378 $86,435
702 Conference/Meeting 2,074 4,670 4,289 4,830
704 Contractual Services 2,532 81,511 81,511 87,100
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 4,363 4,585 3,177 3,630
728 Training 375 4,200 3,442 3,200
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 965 2,000 2,000 2,000
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 488 878 420 471
750 Professional Service 0 2,000 1,169 0
755 Computer Software 503 9,590 9,490 935
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 $11,301 $109,434 $105,498 $102,166
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:$362,867 $514,362 $505,646 $503,508
Parks and Recreation - Recreation
01-602
292 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 633,342 747,553 700,000 846,576
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 14,243 16,360 16,000 20,000
614 Standby Pay 5,123 7,987 6,427 8,300
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 111,419 256,359 226,044 285,770
620 FICA Expenses Employer 46,187 75,369 56,384 77,951
625 Medicare Portion FICA 10,802 18,550 12,500 18,414
630 ICMA Retirement 37,792 46,748 42,065 50,794
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $858,910 $1,168,926 $1,059,420 $1,307,805
651 Office Supplies 996 1,500 1,500 1,500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 71,728 75,700 75,050 108,350
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 20 100 50 100
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $72,745 $77,300 $76,600 $109,950
702 Conference/Meeting 95 8,500 3,000 6,000
704 Contractual Services 135,013 222,796 176,500 249,000
706 Dues, Books, Subscriptions 2,950 4,300 400 3,000
728 Training 4,940 7,500 5,500 7,500
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 15,058 21,055 19,500 21,055
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 300 0 150
750 Professional Service 935 21,500 19,000 16,500
755 Computer Software 927 1,000 0 1,000
758 Rentals and Leases 470 1,000 1,000 1,000
760 Utilities 12,158 4,500 3,000 5,000
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 97,400 200,000 160,000 148,000
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 19,925 17,000 16,000 17,000
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $289,870 $509,451 $403,900 $475,205
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 206,061 0 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $206,061 $0 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$1,427,585 $1,755,677 $1,539,920 $1,892,960
Parks and Recreation - Parks Maintenance
01-603
293 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 231,036 251,448 260,448 285,237
607 Cell Phone Allowance/ I Pad Allowance 0 0 0 0
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 12,364 10,816 10,816 12,000
614 Standby Pay 3,510 3,465 3,380 3,600
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 42,895 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 17,229 16,397 16,397 18,653
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,029 4,128 3,874 4,363
630 ICMA Retirement 13,888 16,230 16,230 17,114
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $324,952 $302,484 $311,145 $340,967
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 300 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 58,752 82,994 55,000 65,794
663 Hazard Waste Disposal 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $58,752 $83,294 $55,000 $65,794
702 Conference/Meeting 410 3,050 1,205 2,050
704 Contractual Services 82,958 152,708 100,000 138,608
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 2,799 3,221 1,550 2,310
728 Training 5,435 7,190 4,000 6,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 4,554 8,550 8,500 11,475
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 150 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 1,600 300 500
755 Computer Software 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
758 Rentals and Leases 5,391 4,000 3,000 4,500
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 60,980 14,000 10,000 30,000
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 4,658 8,500 8,000 7,500
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $169,685 $205,469 $139,055 $205,443
802 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 23,552 1,311 0 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $23,552 $1,311 $0 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$576,941 $592,558 $505,200 $612,204
Parks and Recreation - Forestry
01-604
294 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 138 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 34,222 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 2,130 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 498 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 $36,989 $0 $0 $0
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 500 500 0 0
655 Postage 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 11,962 22,700 17,000 17,700
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $12,462 $23,200 $17,000 $17,700
702 Conference/Meeting 794 1,500 500 1,550
704 Contractual Services 34,295 50,100 42,000 46,500
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 180 455 120 405
728 Training 2,685 5,200 4,000 3,000
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 2,503 4,975 3,900 5,900
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 150 0 0
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 6,059 3,000 0 3,000
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 20,385 51,000 30,000 51,000
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 2,774 10,000 8,000 6,000
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $69,674 $126,380 $88,520 $117,355
800 Office Furniture & Equipment 0 0 0 0
803 Tools and Work Equipment 0 0 0 0
809 Other Major Equipment 12,450 33,689 33,689 0
812 Building Improvements 0 0 0 0
CAPITAL OUTLAY $12,450 $33,689 $33,689 $0
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$131,576 $183,269 $139,209 $135,055
Parks and Recreation - Natural Resources
01-605
295 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
620 FICA Expenses Employer 0 0 0 0
621 Workers' Compensation 267,350 296,312 263,946 277,143
623 Unemployment Insurance 0 0 0 0
624 Work Comp Deductible 59,668 50,000 25,000 50,000
625 Medicare Portion FICA 0 0 0 0
626 Medical 2,008,933 2,333,840 2,145,752 2,342,412
627 Dental 95,647 100,000 100,000 105,000
628 LTD/STD 63,364 71,000 71,000 71,000
629 Life/ADD/DEP 34,106 35,000 35,000 38,000
PERSONNEL SERVICES $2,529,069 $2,886,152 $2,640,698 $2,883,555
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
653 Postage 16,108 22,000 16,000 18,000
654 Photocopy/Printing 16,118 15,000 15,000 20,000
660 Operating Supplies 2,788 2,300 2,300 2,500
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $35,014 $39,300 $33,300 $40,500
704 Contractual Services 265,515 430,000 430,000 448,218
750 Professional Services 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals & Leases 5,152 175,020 176,520 185,520
759 Telephone Expense 0 0 0 0
760 Xcel - Electric/Gas 430,093 452,850 430,136 464,546
761 Xcel - Street Lights 661,127 747,258 629,808 655,000
762 Water/Sewer 398,274 338,587 131,718 338,587
763 Symmetry - Natural Gas 159,833 66,793 164,073 170,636
774 Facility Repair/Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
777 COVID-19 153,548 53,644 53,644 38,800
781 Personal & Property Liability 369,112 409,534 409,534 430,010
782 Uninsured Losses 95,997 100,000 50,000 100,000
783 Hail Storm Losses 0 0 0 0
797 Bonus Pay Incentive 0 0 0 0
888 Cyber incident 64,124 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $2,602,774 $2,773,686 $2,475,433 $2,831,317
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 50,453 53,496 53,496 56,700
902 Debt Service Interest 29,714 26,671 26,671 23,468
903 Finance Origination Fees 0 0 0 0
DEBT SERVICE $80,167 $80,167 $80,167 $80,168
DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT TOTALS:$5,247,024 $5,779,305 $5,229,598 $5,835,540
General Government - Central Charges
01-610
296 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 26,296 26,819 26,819 29,393
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 62 2,879 2,075 3,215
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 41,424 55,075 57,244 59,006
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 4,107 5,114 5,341 5,679
622 MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 960 1,196 1,249 1,329
630 ICMA Retirement 1,581 1,609 1,609 1,764
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $74,430 $92,692 $94,337 $100,386
651 Office Supplies 0 200 200 500
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 292 4,600 4,600 900
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $292 $4,800 $4,800 $1,400
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 755 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 385 800 170 800
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 300 700
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 $1,140 $800 $470 $1,500
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:$75,862 $98,292 $99,607 $103,286
Parks and Recreation - Anderson Building
01-620
297 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 160,131 151,765 151,765 154,704
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 652 652 0
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 22,927 40,633 33,885 35,878
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Expenses Employer 11,051 11,756 11,551 12,932
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,585 2,749 2,693 3,024
630 ICMA Retirement 9,543 9,106 9,106 9,282
640 Outside Personnel Services 8,458 16,375 15,375 14,391
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $214,696 $233,036 $225,027 $230,211
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 26,357 25,742 24,012 28,390
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $26,357 $25,742 $24,012 $28,390
702 Conference/Meeting 1,587 0 2,130 2,330
704 Contractual Services 2,878 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 220 0 0 0
728 Training 175 600 600 660
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 950 400 1,755
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 $4,860 $1,550 $3,130 $4,745
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:$245,913 $260,328 $252,169 $263,346
Parks and Recreation - Athletics
01-621
298 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 145,825 171,342 165,000 176,682
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 963 950 894
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 94,041 110,742 102,695 105,853
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 14,226 20,563 16,637 17,572
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 3,327 4,225 3,891 4,110
630 ICMA Retirement 8,606 9,910 9,900 10,601
640 Outside Personnel Services 23,679 27,990 26,950 15,850
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $289,704 $345,735 $326,023 $331,562
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 40,685 55,759 53,162 24,593
669 Special Events and Programs 0 0 0 1,200
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $40,685 $55,759 $53,162 $25,793
702 Conference/Meeting 936 2,170 2,170 2,330
704 Contractual Services 6,808 0 0 0
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 220 0 0 0
728 Training 1,151 1,810 1,200 1,560
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 535 1,500 1,500 1,750
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 100 75 100
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 $9,650 $5,580 $4,945 $5,740
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:$340,040 $407,074 $384,130 $363,095
Parks and Recreation - General Programs
01-622
299 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 24,962 25,194 25,194 27,531
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 2,193 10,214 10,615 11,320
614 Standby Pay 342 454 500 300
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 126,151 143,715 134,300 138,270
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 9,555 14,090 11,799 12,240
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,235 3,295 2,759 2,862
630 ICMA Retirement 1,507 1,512 1,512 1,652
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $166,945 $198,474 $186,679 $194,175
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 50,067 55,356 53,230 51,530
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $50,067 $55,356 $53,230 $51,530
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 3,018 5,000 5,000 5,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 3,388 850 300 850
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 2,444 2,075 1,917 2,200
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 300 0 150
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 12,097 35,800 26,513 18,300
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $20,947 $44,025 $33,730 $26,500
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:$237,959 $297,855 $273,639 $272,205
Parks and Recreation - Outdoor Pool
01-623
300 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 271,972 297,204 297,204 313,896
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 4 800 1,400 1,000
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 69,320 84,149 73,114 73,920
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 773 0 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 20,680 23,850 23,022 25,037
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 4,836 5,578 5,384 5,856
630 ICMA Retirement 16,357 17,831 17,832 19,134
640 Outside Personnel Services 18,502 27,988 17,000 24,168
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $402,443 $457,400 $434,956 $463,011
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 293 5,000 1,200 2,500
655 Postage Costs 436 4,007 1,000 4,007
660 Operating Supplies 34,471 44,384 39,846 28,233
669 Special Events and Programs 0 0 0 11,328
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $35,200 $53,391 $42,046 $46,068
702 Conference/Meeting 1,048 3,089 3,089 2,330
704 Contractual Services 5,592 1,480 1,052 19,340
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 1,033 1,007 1,007 1,424
728 Training 1,294 1,770 750 1,560
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 1,000 0 200
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 100 50 100
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 0 0 0 0
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 550 5,435 5,435 3,000
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $9,516 $13,881 $11,383 $27,954
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:$447,159 $524,672 $488,385 $537,033
Parks and Recreation - Active Adult Center
01-624
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Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
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 8,070 16,535 9,288 10,376
617 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 498 1,025 576 644
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 166 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 117 240 135 151
630 ICMA Retirement 7 0 0 0
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $8,859 $17,800 $9,999 $11,171
651 Office Supplies 258 1,400 500 800
654 Photocopy/Printing 1,480 5,700 2,000 10,000
655 Postage Costs 188 350 200 350
660 Operating Supplies 3,172 5,550 5,000 5,100
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $5,098 $13,000 $7,700 $16,250
702 Conference/Meeting 0 0 0 0
704 Contractual Services 29,065 52,793 26,000 6,800
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 0 0 0 0
728 Training 616 1,250 300 1,250
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 0 0 0
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
750 Professional Service 510 1,000 700 1,000
755 Computer Software 180 800 800 800
758 Rentals and Leases 1,156 2,280 1,035 0
760 Utilities 0 48 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance (101)500 0 18,000
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 427 800 400 2,000
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 1,000 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $31,852 $60,471 $29,235 $29,850
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:$45,809 $91,271 $46,934 $57,271
Parks and Recreation - Historic Buildings
01-625
302 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 249,911 294,223 294,223 306,420
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 2,650 16,619 12,500 15,000
614 Standby Pay 2,333 2,496 2,450 2,704
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 257,739 278,080 269,500 281,147
620 FICA Employer Expenses 31,367 37,875 35,878 37,836
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 7,336 8,559 8,391 8,841
630 ICMA Retirement 15,033 17,684 17,653 18,385
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
642 Compensation Adjustments 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $566,368 $655,536 $640,595 $670,333
651 Office Supplies 0 700 0 700
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 100 25 100
660 Operating Supplies 25,917 35,710 35,710 37,500
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 0 0 0 0
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $25,917 $36,510 $35,735 $38,300
702 Conference/Meeting 1,642 2,170 2,170 2,330
704 Contractual Services 39,195 7,319 7,312 8,800
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 220 200 200 200
728 Training 1,460 3,100 2,100 2,400
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 866 5,705 5,200 4,655
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 522 663 575 600
750 Professional Service 0 0 0 0
755 Computer Software 2,471 800 800 1,000
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 $46,375 $19,957 $18,357 $19,985
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:$638,660 $712,003 $694,687 $728,618
Recreation Center - Facilities
01-626
303 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 221,849 334,883 270,000 491,652
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 9,888 42,355 23,460 26,800
614 Standby Pay 1,158 2,094 1,821 2,150
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 359,941 480,703 300,703 345,673
619 Temporary Personnel - Non Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 36,591 65,012 40,339 59,289
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 8,557 15,206 9,434 13,865
630 ICMA Retirement 13,320 28,627 17,679 29,499
640 Outside Personnel Services 0 0 0 0
PERSONNEL SERVICES $651,303 $968,880 $663,436 $968,928
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 0 0 0 0
660 Operating Supplies 63,594 52,405 70,100 71,000
663 Hazardous Waste Disposal 0 2,800 1,500 2,000
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $63,594 $55,205 $71,600 $73,000
702 Conference/Meeting 1,747 3,480 2,930 2,930
704 Contractual Services 10,144 5,100 5,100 5,100
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 330 0 0 0
728 Training 3,843 7,500 4,410 5,300
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 3,556 4,980 2,800 5,780
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 300 0 300
755 Computer Software 0 2,400 1,750 1,750
758 Rentals and Leases 0 0 0 0
760 Utilities 0 0 0 0
774 Facility Repair and Maintenance 17,231 33,610 29,300 32,510
776 Other Equipment Maintenance 0 0 0 0
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $36,851 $57,370 $46,290 $53,670
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:$751,748 $1,081,455 $781,326 $1,095,598
Recreation Center - Aquatics
01-627
304 2024 Proposed Budget
Account Name/Detailed Explanation
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
602 Staff Salaries & Wages 53,753 57,903 57,903 60,021
610 Overtime and Premium Pay 0 6,014 6,014 6,200
614 Standby Pay 0 0 0 0
617 Temporary Personnel - Hourly 132,839 140,833 140,000 152,498
619 Temporary Personnel - Non-Hourly 0 0 0 0
620 FICA Employer Expenses 11,506 13,913 12,642 14,180
622 Medical/Dental Insurance 0 0 0 0
625 Medicare Portion FICA 2,691 3,253 2,956 3,316
630 ICMA Retirement 3,248 3,474 3,474 3,601
640 Outside Personnel Services 75,915 88,980 85,000 76,400
PERSONNEL SERVICES $279,952 $314,370 $307,989 $316,216
651 Office Supplies 0 0 0 0
654 Photocopy/Printing 0 0 0 0
655 Postage Costs 17 50 50 50
660 Operating Supplies 10,137 11,200 7,700 10,450
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $10,154 $11,250 $7,750 $10,500
702 Conference/Meeting 686 1,085 450 1,165
704 Contractual Services 4,828 0 0 10,000
706 Dues/Books/Subscriptions 110 0 0 0
728 Training 180 4,950 2,200 2,200
730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing 0 350 0 700
740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement 0 87 0 95
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 6,000
799 Miscellaneous Services & Charges 0 0 0 0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $5,804 $6,472 $2,650 $20,160
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:$295,910 $332,092 $318,389 $346,876
Recreation Center - Fitness
01-628
305 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
306 2024 Proposed Budget
Public Art Fund Long-term Financial Plan
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
2025
Proposed
Budget
2026
Proposed
Budget
2027
Proposed
Budget
2028
Proposed
Budget
2029
Proposed
Budget
12-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $177,903 $278,303 $317,444 $349,210 $384,810 $402,735 $420,160 $437,085 $454,010
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT REVENUES
12-500-02-505 Building Use Tax $93,607 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $8,500
12-510-00-516 Building Permits $21,540 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
12-550-05-551 Plan Review Fees $23,206 $3,000 $4,000 $3,000 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300
12-550-06-551 Development Review Fees $192 $100 $300 $100 $125 $125 $125 $125 $125
12-580-00-581 Interest $996 $200 $6,466 $6,500 $6,000 $5,500 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
TOTAL REVENUES $139,541 $29,300 $36,766 $35,600 $17,925 $17,425 $16,925 $16,925 $16,925
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $317,444 $307,603 $354,210 $384,810 $402,735 $420,160 $437,085 $454,010 $470,935
EXPENDITURES - ART ACQUISITIONS
12-601-700-799 General Public Art Projects $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ENDING FUND
BALANCE $317,444 $307,603 $349,210 $384,810 $402,735 $420,160 $437,085 $454,010 $470,935
12-580-01-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $192,410 $398,853 $118,410 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910
PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUES
12-580-00-582 Wadsworth Widening $0 $100,000 $475,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ward TOD - URA Bond $0 $0 $0 $169,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Kipling Corridor - URA Bond $0 $12,000 $0 $12,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Green at 38 $0 $34,000 $0 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Youngfield Improvement Project $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
35th Avenue Bike Lanes $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $0 $151,000 $475,000 $431,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $192,410 $549,853 $593,410 $437,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910
EXPENDITURES - ART ACQUISITIONS
12-601-800-810 Clear Creek Crossing $74,000 $111,000 $111,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12-601-800-812 Wadsworth Widening $0 $475,000 $475,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12-601-800-813 Ward TOD - URA Bond $0 $0 $0 $169,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12-601-800-814 Kipling Corridor - URA Bond $0 $12,000 $0 $12,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12-601-800-815 Green at 38 $0 $34,000 $0 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12-601-800-816 Youngfield Improvement Project $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
12-601-800-817 35th Avenue Bike Lanes $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $74,000 $637,000 $586,500 $431,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ENDING FUND
BALANCE $118,410 -$87,147 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910 $6,910
Fund 12
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Police Investigation Fund
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
17-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $36,482 $35,493 $36,308 $36,342
REVENUES
17-580-00-581 Interest $25 $10 $34 $35
17-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $25 $10 $34 $35
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $36,507 $35,503 $36,342 $36,377
EXPENDITURES
17-202-650-660 Operating Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0
17-202-700-704 Contract Services $0 $0 $0 $0
17-202-800-806 Computer Software $199 $5,000 $0 $5,000
17-202-800-809 Other Major Equipment $0 $4,000 $0 $4,000
17-202-800-812 Building Improvements $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $199 $9,000 $0 $9,000
ENDING FUND
BALANCE $36,308 $26,503 $36,342 $27,377
Fund 17
308 2024 Proposed Budget
WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
309 2024 Proposed Budget
OPEN SPACE 2022 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
FUND 32 ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
32-580-00-589 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $4,679,151 $3,481,585 $4,229,171 $6,429,639 $2,063,983 $2,692,997 $2,183,443 $2,071,808 $2,941,561
REVENUES
32-520-00-539 State of Colorado Grant
State Historic Fund
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
GOCO Grant
State Trail Grant - Clear Creek Trail $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Government Grant Prospect Park $0 $0 $512,970 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
CDOT Tap Grant $0 $0 $0 $0 $87,850 $869,859
32-520-00-540 Jefferson County Open Space Tax $1,806,716 $1,600,000 $1,842,850 $1,800,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $1,600,000
32-550-00-555 Developer Fees $635,401 $721,651 $181,677 $1,505,274 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-520-00-564 Jefferson County Local Government Grant
Clear Creek Trail $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Grant Projects $0 $331,968 $98,468 $348,840 $205,000 $0 $0 $0 $032-520-00-549 Other Open Space Grants $0 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-580-00-556 Land Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-580-00-581 Interest Earnings $1,670 $900 $10,019 $10,100 $900 $900 $900 $900 $900
32-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Income $47,800 $800,000 $33,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund $0 $2,182,551 $2,182,551 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $2,491,587 $5,687,070 $4,861,535 $3,664,214 $1,893,750 $2,470,759 $1,600,900 $1,600,900 $1,600,900
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $7,170,738 $9,168,655 $9,090,706 $10,093,853 $3,957,733 $5,163,756 $3,784,343 $3,672,708 $4,542,461
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
32-601-800-879 Prospect Park Improvements $2,126,520 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $0 $032-601-800-878 Open Space Master Plan $52,060 $47,881 $47,881 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $032-601-800-875 Parks & Recreation Master Plan $0 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $032-601-800-881 The Green - Ridge at 38 $42,316 $3,782,797 $403,134 $3,379,663 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-601-800-888 Playground Replacement $0 $523,551 $523,551 $295,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-601-800-882 Peaks to Plains Strategic Plan $12,871 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-601-800-861 Happiness Gardens Expansion $0 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
32-601-800-884 CCT East Portal Feasibility Study $0 $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Subtotal$2,233,767 $4,404,229 $1,024,566 $3,954,663 $0 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $0 $0
Maintenance Projects
32-601-800-869 Jeffco Open Space River Corridor $25,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $032-601-800-870 Open Space Improvements $0 $24,345 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
32-601-800-871 Park Maintenance Projects $45,606 $2,304,000 $679,000 $3,440,388 $450,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
32-601-800-872 Trail Replacement/Repair $179,499 $232,501 $220,501 $0 $162,850 $1,085,859 $0 $0 $032-601-800-873 Prospect Park Improvements ($4,401)$655 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Subtotal$245,704 $2,561,501 $899,501 $3,465,388 $637,850 $1,135,859 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Park Maintenance Staff
32-601-600-602 Salaries $341,537 $441,533 $400,000 $482,587 $497,065 $511,977 $527,336 $543,156 $559,451
32-601-600-610 Overtime $12,602 $8,888 $9,000 $8,977 $9,067 $9,157 $9,249 $9,342 $9,435
32-601-600-614 Standby Pay $3,391 $3,586 $3,500 $3,622 $3,658 $3,695 $3,732 $3,769 $3,807
32-601-600-620 FICA $21,559 $27,375 $24,000 $29,920 $30,818 $31,743 $32,695 $33,676 $34,686
32-601-600-622 Medical/Dental $57,357 $48,595 $46,000 $48,760 $49,248 $49,740 $50,237 $50,740 $51,24732-601-600-625 Medicare $5,042 $6,402 $5,500 $6,998 $7,207 $7,424 $7,646 $7,876 $8,11232-601-600-630 ICMA Retirement $20,608 $26,492 $24,000 $28,955 $29,824 $30,719 $31,640 $32,589 $33,567Subtotal$462,096 $562,871 $512,000 $609,819 $626,887 $644,454 $662,535 $681,147 $700,305Transfers
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
32-601-890-893 Capital Improvement Program Fund $0 $0 $225,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Subtotal $0 $0 $225,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,941,567 $7,528,601 $2,661,067 $8,029,870 $1,264,737 $2,980,313 $1,712,535 $731,147 $750,305
ENDING FUND BALANCE $4,229,171 $1,640,054 $6,429,639 $2,063,983 $2,692,997 $2,183,443 $2,071,808 $2,941,561 $3,792,156
RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE $1,685,624 ($2,028,973)$1,443,655 $1,981,349 $1,981,349 $1,981,349 $1,981,349 $1,981,349 $1,981,349
UNRESTRICTED FUND BALANCE $2,543,547 $3,669,027 $4,985,984 $82,634 $711,648 $202,094 $90,459 $960,212 $1,810,807
310 2024 Proposed Budget
Municipal Court Fund
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
33-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $93,803 $83,523 $88,424 $65,492
REVENUES
33-560-00-562 $1 of Court Fees $336 $500 $500 $500
33-560-00-563 $4 of Court Fees $1,344 $2,000 $1,800 $2,000
33-560-00-565 Direct Victim Services $1,685 $2,000 $2,300 $2,500
33-560-00-566 Warrant/Judgments $450 $1,000 $500 $500
33-560-00-567 Transcript Fees $0 $500 $500 $500
33-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 $0
33-580-00-581 Interest $245 $150 $1,468 $1,500
TOTAL REVENUES $4,060 $6,150 $7,068 $7,500
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $97,863 $89,673 $95,492 $72,992
EXPENDITURES
33-109-700-715 Transcript Fees $0 $750 $200 $500
33-109-700-776 Equipment Maintenance $0 $2,000 $1,000 $2,000
33-109-700-783 Court $4 Expenses $7,024 $25,000 $25,000 $10,000
33-109-700-787 Warrant/Judgments $390 $1,000 $500 $500
33-109-700-790 Direct Victim Services $1,675 $3,750 $2,300 $2,500
33-109-700-792 Probation $1 Expense $350 $3,000 $1,000 $3,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $9,439 $35,500 $30,000 $18,500
ENDING FUND BALANCE $88,424 $54,173 $65,492 $54,492
Fund 33
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WHEAT RIDGE – NEXT CHAPTER
312 2024 Proposed Budget
CONSERVATION TRUST 2022 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
FUND 54 ACTUAL ADJUSTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED
54-580-00-589 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $898,853 $399,470 $573,647 $427,035 $127,866 $77,866 $112,866 $267,866 $422,866
REVENUES
54-520-00-539 State of Colorado Lottery $413,866 $400,000 $450,000 $425,000 $425,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000
54-580-00-581 Interest $23,777 $14,960 $25,197 $43,781 $25,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
54-580-00-588 Miscellaneous Income $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $437,643 $414,960 $475,197 $468,781 $450,000 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000 $405,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $1,336,496 $814,430 $1,048,844 $895,816 $577,866 $482,866 $517,866 $672,866 $827,866
EXPENDITURES
Development Projects
54-601-800-860 Facility Improvements $5,986 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
54-601-800-866 Prospect Park Renovation Phase II $560,223 $59,704 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
54-601-800-863 Anderson Building Replacement $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
54-601-800-867 The Green at 38th $0 $0 $0 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
54-601-800-864 Active Adult Center Parking Lot $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Subtotal $566,209 $59,704 $0 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Maintenance Projects
54-601-800-870 Recreation Facilities $190,701 $621,538 $549,479 $417,950 $250,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
54-601-800-872 Park Maintenance Projects $0 $50,000 $50,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
54-601-800-873 Resurface Tennis/Basketball Courts $6,000 $15,000 $15,000 $25,000 $15,000 $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 $128,702 $7,330 $7,330 $0 $210,000 $120,000 $0 $0 $0
Subtotal $325,403 $693,868 $621,809 $467,950 $500,000 $370,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
General Fund Transfers
54-601-890-891 General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0Subtotal$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $891,612 $753,572 $621,809 $767,950 $500,000 $370,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
ENDING FUND BALANCE $444,884 $60,858 $427,035 $127,866 $77,866 $112,866 $267,866 $422,866 $577,866
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Wheat Ridge Housing Fund
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
45-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $0 $0 $0 $388,037
REVENUES
45-500-00-508 Short-Term Rental Lodgers' Tax $0 $0 $400,000 $400,000
45-580-00-581 Interest $0 $0 $100 $200
45-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund $0 $436,680 $436,680 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $0 $436,680 $836,780 $400,200
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $0 $436,680 $836,780 $788,237
EXPENDITURES
45-101-600-602 Salaries & Wages $0 $0 $40,000 $116,586
45-101-600-620 FICA $0 $0 $2,480 $7,136
45-101-600-622 Medical/Dental Insurance $0 $0 $2,983 $8,949
45-101-600-625 Medicare Portion FICA $0 $0 $580 $1,669
45-101-600-630 ICMA Retirement $0 $0 $2,400 $6,905
PERSONNEL SERVICES $0 $0 $48,443 $141,245
45-101-650-660 Operating Supplies $0 $0 $300 $300
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $0 $0 $300 $300
45-101-700-702 Conference and Meeting $0 $0 $0 $1,200
45-101-700-706 Dues and Subscriptions $0 $0 $0 $165
45-101-700-740 Auto Mileage Reimbursement $0 $0 $0 $100
45-101-700-750 Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $20,000
45-101-700-780 Outside Agency Contributions $0 $436,680 $400,000 $0
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $0 $436,680 $400,000 $21,465
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $0 $436,680 $448,743 $163,010
ENDING FUND BALANCE $0 $0 $388,037 $625,227
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Equipment Replacement Fund
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
57-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $83,860 $243,813 $244,296 $548,397
REVENUES
57-590-00-591 Transfer from General Fund $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000
57-580-00-581 Interest $684 $200 $4,101 $4,200
TOTAL REVENUES $500,684 $500,200 $504,101 $104,200
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $584,544 $744,013 $748,397 $652,597
EXPENDITURES
57-204-700-750 Professional Services $0 $0 $100,000 $300,000
57-204-700-755 Computer Software $0 $0 $100,000 $327,000
57-204-800-805 Police Radios $0 $0 $0 $0
57-201-800-809 Other Major Equipment $340,247 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $340,247 $0 $200,000 $627,000
ENDING FUND
BALANCE $244,297 $744,013 $548,397 $25,597
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Crime Prevention Fund
2022
Actual
Budget
2023
Adjusted
Budget
2023
Estimated
Budget
2024
Proposed
Budget
63-580-00-589
BEGINNING FUND
BALANCE $249,693 $499,887 $538,718 $604,347
REVENUES
63-500-00-508 Lodger's Tax $626,548 $540,000 $540,000 $540,000
63-560-00-561 No Proof of Insurance $16,057 $15,000 $10,000 $15,000
63-580-00-581 Interest $385 $150 $2,309 $2,400
63-500-00-588 Miscellaneous Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL REVENUES $642,990 $555,150 $552,309 $557,400
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS $892,683 $1,055,037 $1,091,027 $1,161,747
EXPENDITURES
63-201-600-602 Salaries & Wages $260,845 $477,724 $358,293 $529,315
63-201-600-610 Overtime & Premium Pay $4,499 $16,344 $5,000 $11,500
63-201-600-618 Court Pay $102 $813 $800 $680
63-201-600-620 FICA $10,364 $24,800 $18,566 $18,390
63-201-600-622 Medical/Dental Insurance $35,836 $50,000 $37,000 $50,000
63-201-600-625 Medicare Portion FICA $3,737 $5,800 $5,195 $7,458
63-201-600-630 ICMA Retirement $9,955 $24,000 $11,967 $17,797
63-201-600-633 Police Retirement $9,887 $15,800 $18,268 $26,540
63-201-600-634 State Disability Insurance $2,752 $3,500 $5,401 $7,740
PERSONNEL SERVICES $337,977 $618,781 $460,490 $669,420
63-201-650-660 Operating Supplies $10,715 $21,300 $15,000 $22,000
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $10,715 $21,300 $15,000 $22,000
63-201-700-702 Conference/Meeting $3,514 $10,100 $7,500 $11,600
63-201-700-706 Dues, Books, Subscriptions $400 $350 $440 $500
63-201-700-730 Uniforms & Protective Clothing $976 $5,000 $2,500 $5,500
63-201-700-750 Professional Services $384 $848 $750 $848
OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $5,274 $16,298 $11,190 $18,448
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $353,966 $656,379 $486,680 $709,868
ENDING FUND BALANCE $538,717 $398,658 $604,347 $451,879
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Financial Policies
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
ACCOUNTING, BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL POLICIES 2024
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.
This budget complies with the Accounting, Budgeting and Financial Policies set forth below.
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 Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond 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.
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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
Wheat Ridge
Housing Fund
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Investing 4 the Future (2E)Renewal Wheat Ridge Bond Fund
Major Fund Types
Funds in green boxes are considered “Major
Funds.” Major funds represent significant
activities and include any fund whose
revenues or expenditures constitute more
than 10% of the revenues or expenditures of
the appropriated budget.
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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, Deputy City Manager and Finance Manager 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-
closure 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.
Accessory Dwelling Unit – Secondary residential units within a property such as a detached guest house
or a basement apartment.
Administrative Citation
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.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – The American Rescue Plan Act provided the City of Wheat Ridge
with approximately $7.9 million to help the community build relisilency following the pandemic. Several
programs, projects and initiatives are funded in this budget using ARPA dollars.
Amusement Device License – A license requirement for any public machine that someone inserts a
coun, slug, tokem plate, disk, etc. that may be used as a game, entertainment, amusement, or test of
skill.
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.
GLOSSARY
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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.
Beginning Fund Balance – The amount of money in a fund at the beginning of the budget period.
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 - 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.
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.
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 $20 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. Businesses that do not obtain a
license renewal prior to February 1 of each year are subject to late fees.
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.
City Council Strategic Plan - A plan created by the City Council to outline long-term goals, priorities, and
strategies for the development and growth of the City.
Clear Creek Crossing – A development project aimed at revitalizing the Clear Creek area in Wheat Ridge
with the new Lutheran Medical Center as the anchor development.
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.
Comprehensive Plan - A long-term plan that outlines the future development and growth of the City,
including land use, infrastructure, and community services.
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Contingency - Funds appropriated to cover unexpected expenses that may occur during the budgeted year.
Core Services - Essential and fundamental services provided by the City to its residents such as public
safety, infrastructure maintenance, and sanitation.
Council-Manager Form of Government - A form of local government where the City Council makes
legislation and hires a City Manager to oversee and manage the administrative and executive functions of
the City.
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.).
Department Budget Requests – Formal proposals submitted by each department outlining their
financial requirements and expectations for preparing departmental budgets.
Emergency Reserve – A reserve fund set aside to cover unexpected or emergency expenses.
Ending Fund Balance – The projected amount of money in a fund at the end of the budget period.
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.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System – A software system that integrates various departments
and functions within the City to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
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.
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.
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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.
Independent Certified Audit – An external examination of the City’s financial records and accounts,
conducted annually, to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and standards.
Inflation - The general increase in prices of goods and services, leading to a decrease in the purchasing
power of money.
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.
Lapse of Appropriation – Any unexpended or unencumbered funds from an appropriation, except for
capital expenditure funds or special funds, cease to be available for expenditure at the end of the fiscal
year.
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 $750 per each new liquor license location.
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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
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.
Ordinance – A law enacted by the City Council that creates, eliminates, or amends the Municipal Code.
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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
hearing requirements established by the City.
Police Records/Search Fees - These fees reimburse the City for costs related to the release of records.
Property Tax Mill Certification – The formal process of determining the property tax rate to be levied on
properties within the City.
Proposed Budget - The financial plan and budgetary estimates for the upcoming year, subject to
approval by the City Council.
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.
Public Records – Documents that are accessible to the public and available for examination at the City
Clerk’s Office.
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.
Resolution – An official expression of a decision, policy, or opinion by the City Council. Unlike ordinances,
resolutions do not change the Municipal Code.
Revenues - Income or funds generated by the City through various sources such as taxes, grants, fees, and
other revenue generating activities.
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).
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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.
Subarea Plan – A detailed plan that focuses on a specific geographic area within the City and outlines
development goals and regulations.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) - Tax increment financing may be used in accordance with Colorado
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.
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TOD – Transit Oriented Developmnet. 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.
Variable Staffing – Part-time or seasonal staff that may vary depending on the needs of the City.
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.
Vitners Restaurant – A retail establishment that manufactures wine and/or cider and sells food for
consumption.
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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