01. Cover Page, Index & City Manager LetterCITY OF KALISPELL
MONTANA
FINAL
BUDGET DOCUMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
CITY OF KALISPELL
FINAL BUDGET INDEX - FY2019
CITY MANAGER BUDGET MESSAGE: ............................................................................................. i- x
EXHIBITS: ............................................................................................................................................ 1- 23
GENERAL FUND:
1000 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND SUMMARY.........................................................................i
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1000 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION SUMMARY..................................................................
iii - iv
400 GENERAL GOVERNMENT..................................................................................................................1
401 CITY MANAGER...................................................................................................................................
2
401 HUMAN RESOURCES...........................................................................................................................3
402 CITY COUNCIL......................................................................................................................................4
402 CITY CLERK..........................................................................................................................................
5
403 FINANCE................................................................................................................................................6
404 CITY ATTORNEY..................................................................................................................................7
406 CITY COURT..........................................................................................................................................
8
410 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION.................................................................................................9
412 CITY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................10
413 POLICE........................................................................................................................................11
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416 FIRE DEPARTMENT....................................................................................................................
15
420 PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT...........................................................................................16
480 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT........................................................................................................17
1001 ON -BEHALF PAYMENTS-RETIREMENT......................................................................................18
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS:
PUBLIC SAFETY:
2230 AMBULANCE
1-2 - 2
2956 FIRE GRANTS......................................................................................................................................
3
2957 HAZMAT GRANT................................................................................................................................4
2399 PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE FUND
5-6 - 6
2915 HOMELAND SECURITY STONEGARDEN GRANT........................................................................7
2916 DRUG ENFORCEMENT GRANT.......................................................................................................
8
2918 CHRP GRANT......................................................................................................9
2919 LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT..................................................................................10 - 11
2394 BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT........................................................................................12
13
PUBLIC WORKS:
2400 LIGHT MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................14
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2420 GAS TAX.....................................................................................................................................17
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2421 BaRSAA.............................................................................................................19
2500 SPECIAL STREET MAINTENANCE/ STREET DEPT. i SIGN & SIGNAL ............................20
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2825 MACI GRANT....................................................................................................................................26
PARKS:
2210 PARK IN LIEU....................................................................................................................................27
2215 PARKS REVENUE AND FUND SUMMARY...................................................................................28
430 PARKS MAINTENANCE...................................................................................29 - 30
440 ATHLETIC COMPLEX......................................................................................................................31
431 RECREATION PROGRAMS..............................................................................................................32
448 YOUTH CAMPS.................................................................................................................................33
445 AQUATIC FACILITY.........................................................................................................................34
2600 URBAN FORESTRY DISTRICT/2601 DEVELOPER TREES..................................................35
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
2880 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN REVOLVING..................................................................37
2881 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN REVOLVING #2.............................................................38
2886 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MISCELLANEOUS.............................................................39
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2887 RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT...................................................................................................41
2888 RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT #2..............................................................................................42
2953 EPA BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT GRANT..............................................................43
2955 EPA BROWNFIELDS RWVOLVING LOAN FUND........................................................................44
2991 TIGER GRANT.....................................................................................................45
TIFS & OTHER:
2185 TAX INCREMENT-AIRPORT....................................................................................................46
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2188 TAX INCREMENT-WESTSIDE..................................................................................................48-
49
2310 OLD SCHOOL STATION TECHNOLOGY TIF................................................................................50
2311 OLD SCHOOL STATION INDUSTRIAL TIF................................................................................... 51
2312 GLACIER RAIL PARK TEDD.................................................................................. 52
2372 HEALTH FUND -PERMISSIVE LEVY..............................................................................................53
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS:
DEBTSERVICE SUMMARY....................................................................................................................... I
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS:
4188 TIGER RAIL / TRAIL CONSTRUCTION..........................................................................................2
4290 SIDEWALK AND CURB CONSTRUCTION......................................................................................3
ENTERPRISE FUNDS:
5210 WATER OPERATIONS / BILLING1-7 - 7
5310 SEWER OPERATIONS / BILLING...............................................................................................8 - 14
5310 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT...................................................................................14 19
5349 STORM SEWER..........................................................................................................................20 - 24
5510 SOLID WASTE...........................................................................................................................25 27
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS:
6010 CENTRAL GARAGE................................................................................................................... 1-3
6030 INFORMATION TECIINOLOGY............................................................................................... 4-6
COMPONENT UNITS:
7855 TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT..................................................................1 - 31
2701 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.....................................................................................32-36
FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN:
GENERAL FUND, AMBULANCE, BUILDING, & SPECIAL STREET MAINTENANCE ...................... I
PARKS, FORESTRY, AIRPORT, & WATER...............................................................................................2
SEWER, WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, STORM & SOLID WASTE.......................................3
CENTRAL GARAGE and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY......................................................................4
City of Kalispell
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
-- J 201 First Avenue East
A110A I4A Kalispell, MT 59903
April 25, 2018
Honorable Mayor Mark Johnson
Members of the Kalispell City Council
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Mayor and Council,
It is my pleasure to submit for your consideration, the Fiscal Year 2019 proposed budget for all
municipal operations. This letter serves as the budget message for this proposal and outlines
the nature of the budget plan for the coming year. This year's budget is a representation of
significant work done by the City Council in preceding years. Decisions and planning of the past
are being implemented with this budget; from construction projects to service levels across
departments. While there are significant initiatives being undertaken, the budget is rooted in a
foundation of fiscal awareness for the present and future needs.
The annual budget document demonstrates the interaction between policy establishment and
administrative implementation. This is extremely relevant with this year's recommended budget.
In many areas, we are seeing the implementation of policy direction and service level
establishment at the legislative level. Evidence of this activity can be found throughout the
budget itself, including projects related to the CORE area redevelopment, the West Side
Interceptor, park improvements, stormwater projects, long-term direction on the municipal
airport, etc. It is through the implementation of these policy level expectations when the budget
comes to life for a community. The services that are funded with decisions at the council level
now become part of the daily activity throughout the community as roads get improved, trees
get trimmed, and public projects get built.
While there are significant developments being achieved with this year's budget, the planning
for the future continues as we look to the management of our biosolids program, the long-term
structure of our EMS operations, and the functionality of pedestrian traffic within the community.
While in some ways this budget demonstrates an achievement of the past decisions, it also
maintains the necessity of looking forward and striving to overcome the challenges facing the
community. As stated last year, though this is a one-year budget, it does not exist in a vacuum
and is presented with the long-range destination in mind.
I am pleased to present the FY19 proposed budget and am comfortable in the recommended
appropriations, the expected service levels resulting from this funding distribution, and the
efforts to adjust service levels and delivery methodologies to the community we are serving.
This message is not intended to identify all the specifics of the budget document, but rather
provide an overview of the revenues and expenditures, fund levels, unique attributes impacting
the budget, and significant budget related activities of the organization. Moreover, as changes
will be implemented between the preliminary budget and final budget adoption, numbers in this
document may be different than the numbers in the budget document itself.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2017 AND 2018
As the FY19 budget is proposed, it is appropriate to return to recent municipal accomplishments
to review the accomplishments of recent budgets as they frequently provide the history that
leads to our current activities. While the listed items are only a sample of the improvements and
respective accomplishments, they do represent a concerted effort across departments for the
improvement of services offered by the City of Kalispell.
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After multiple budget years of reviewing and considering what direction to take with our
Urban Forestry fund, Council adopted a new assessment structure and contracting plan
for the backlog of tree removals and pruning. This plan has led to 150 trees removed or
contracted for removal, 214 stumps ground or contracted to be ground, and 2,077 trees
pruned or under contract for pruning during the past budget year;
As part of the South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan, council undertook the development
of a dog park at Begg Park. Council appropriated funding for site preparation and
fencing at the facility that opened in the summer of 2017. This park, identified as
previously underutilized, now has a consistent stream of visitors. Paws to Play, a non-
profit group that has advocated for a dog park in Kalispell is continuing their efforts to
find funding for enhancements to the facility;
The following is a list of activities relative to - - i. .I , - ri
the TIGER grant and CORE Area
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redevelopment:
• The Glacier Rail Park is r ,,
currently under construction ; �'" +• '?
• B3 Zoning has been
implemented throughout the �rkF
CORE area
FCEDA and CHS have
• completed their relocation agreement
• Northwest Drywall and CHS have initiated their relocation efforts
• The trail design contract has been awarded
• Bonding for revenue from the West Side Tax Increment District has been
initiated
• A tentative agreement is being completed with the railroad to acquire an
easement for rail -banking the existing line in accordance with interim trail
uses by the Surface Transportation Board. This agreement is anticipated
to be completed this summer;
The long planned 4th Avenue project was completed during
the summer of 2017. This project included 14 blocks of
water main replacement, road base replacement, asphalt
improvements, and curb and gutter infrastructure. Rather
than build this project in phases over four years, Council
provided direction to complete the project during one
construction season, thus minimizing the impact to the
neighborhood for multiple years;
The City of Kalispell's portion of the improvements at Kidsports has been completed this
past fiscal year. Our work mainly consisted of site preparation such as grading and
asphalt surfacing. Kidsports will likely finish the project this year with seeding and
irrigation improvements for the new multi -purpose fields at the facility;
During last year's budget approval process,
Council appropriated funding for a redesign of the
City of Kalispell website. The new version has
been reorganized and updated with the intent to
make it more user friendly and functional for the
public. including users that are accessing the site
from a mobile device;
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Council established a new Kalispell Business Improvement District following several
months of testimony and review;
Council completed efforts with an Airport Users Association to transfer management and
maintenance responsibilities of the municipal airport to this association. This process
included the cancellation of the existing hangar ground leases and the incorporation of a
Master Lease with the association that delineated respective responsibilities. It is
anticipated that the user association will begin work as identified in their master plan and
will engage the resources of the Tax Increment Financing District to aid in the agreed
upon improvements;
During the previous year's budget review, Council adopted a stormwater assessment
structure that includes a portion dedicated toward capital improvements. This process
will provide a more dependable revenue stream for the planning and implementation of
capital improvements;
Council adopted the Kalispell Downtown Plan to
provide a vision for the future of the downtown.
Some of the items within the plan are being
initiated, such as increased parking availability
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mechanisms. Other items, such as the eventual
road configuration will be dependent upon
decisions made by the State of Montana. While
we anticipated working with the Department of
Transportation in the first quarter of 2018, that is being delayed as they are working with
the Montana League of Cities and Towns on current right-of-way policies. The formation
of a steering committee is still anticipated to develop during 2018;
Council has continued its membership in the Montana Infrastructure Coalition to aid in
the implementation of our respective legislative priorities. This coalition played an
important role in the passage of House Bill 473, The Bridge and Road Safety and
Accountability Act. This legislation provides additional funding for municipal road
projects, including a $140,000 distribution in March that will be used in projects during
the summer of 2018. Future distributions are estimated to be above $500,000.
PROPOSED FY19 BUDGET AT A GLANCE
Major highlights and conditions of the proposed FY19 budget include the following:
This year's budget was developed with an attempt to reach a balance between several
goals. First, we are looking to reach the established policy of 20% reserves within the
general fund. The reserve amount has been steadily growing since using a significant
amount to acquire lots in Old School Station in order to avoid a default on the respective
bonds. The proposed budget has reserves at 18.5%, up from 17.9% in FY18. Second,
we attempted to maintain the same amount under our levy cap that we had for last year,
which was 1.5 mills. The proposed budget has an estimated unused levy amount of 1.5,
(this number is preliminary as final property tax valuations will not be available until
August). Finally, we have been looking at ways to grow the amount of capital resources
available within the general fund. We have started the process of funding this item at
the same amount as our previously accepted grant funded FTE in the police department.
This provides funding for the capital item and also identifies the revenue stream for this
position when the grant funding expires. The proposed budget has increased the
amount designated for capital to approximately $340,000;
Property tax is the primary source of revenue for the general fund. It is limited to
increases through new growth and the allowable inflationary index as identified in state
statutes. Projecting property taxes is a difficult assumption to make as final valuations
are not released until August, when we will know what the final property tax valuation is
for the year. Reviewing new additions to county records, however, we feel comfortable
with the forecast applied to the revenue projections;
Public Works is currently soliciting bids for the West Side
Interceptor project. This project has been under planning since the
first deviation associated with the Grandview Lift Station went into
effect. This project will provide capacity and development k--r
opportunities for areas to the West and North that are facinglimitations due to the sizing of current infrastructure. Bids are
anticipated to be awarded this spring and construction completed
by the end of 2018. This project will be bonded and backed by
impact fees;
The recommended budget contains funding for our Wastewater Treatment Plant's
Biosolids program. We are currently reaching our maximum allowable disposal at the
facility that currently accepts our biosolids, which is a byproduct of the treatment
process. This is an area that has been discussed during previous budget reviews as our
treatment plant was nearing the amount that could be handled by the current facility.
Ultimately, it appears that developing a compost facility is the most likely and
dependable alternative. This will be an area that is reviewed during budget meetings as
we are recommending funding to be appropriated for the design of a composting facility
in this year's budget;
The TIGER grant and CORE Area redevelopment projects are being implemented.
Continued construction activity at the Glacier Rail Park will take place throughout the
summer with relocation of the two rail -served businesses anticipated to begin as well.
The trail designer has been selected and will work with a community group to begin the
plans for the track removal and linear park installation, which is anticipated to begin in
spring of 2019;
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The Airport Enterprise Fund has been removed from the budget document is we no
longer are operating the facility. The assets of the airport will still need to be accounted
for in our financial sheets and will be moved into general government assets. We will
still receive and expend pass through funds for some items (Hilton lease, fuel tax, etc.).
These revenues and expenditures will now be recognized in the general government
section of the budget;
Over the last couple of budget years, we have increased appropriations within the parks
department to provide greater attention to the park system. This has included
improvements in facilities at our parks and general grounds keeping. This effort
continues this year, with the following activities being proposed in this budget:
o Improvements at the Lawrence Park Pavilion,
o Fall surfacing for playground safety throughout the system,
o Thinning overgrowth and defining pathways in the recently acquired 15 acre
parcel adjacent to Lawrence Park,
o Enhanced spraying in the park system,
o Playground improvements in Woodlawn Park, and
o Trail development design work for Highway 93 (carryover from last year as we
are waiting to see how MDT finalizes their right-of-way policy);
Commercial activity in the Building Department is anticipated to decrease this next year,
though current building projects within the community are expected to call for continued
department attention (hospital, school, etc.) With the anticipated drop off with some of
the larger commercial projects, we have decreased the revenue projections, though the
fund balance remains strong. On the residential side, we do anticipate an upswing in
applications as several major subdivisions are currently working their way through the
submittal process and are looking to take advantage of the construction of the Westside
Interceptor;
Full-time equivalencies and Contract Positions. This budget year, we are looking at
adding several full time positions and some contract positions, as identified below:
Forestry: As part of the approved assessment program from last year's review
and adopted service plan, an arborist was added in last year's budget. This year,
we are adding the additional caretaker position that was identified in the adoption
of the assessment and plan;
Stormsewer/sewer: As part of the approved stormsewer assessment and
increased responsibilities in the stormsewer permit, we are adding an additional
operator position that will be split between stormsewer and sewer collection.
Streets: An additional operator position is being recommended in the streets
department to aid in the operations of the department. This includes covering a
snow removal route that is currently manned by taking an employee from another
department. Additionally, this would provide an additional operator for paving
activities during the summer months. Both of these scenario would allow more
time for our supervisor to manage department activities rather than cover
respective operator duties on the projects;
Information Services: An additional $30,000 is being recommended in the
Information Services budget for contract assistance that may be used for cabling
projects, hardware preparation, and software implementation;
Attorney's office: Last year's budget letter identified a concern regarding
caseload demands in the prosecutor's office. A review of other 111 class cities
reveals the caseload per prosecutor ratio as identified in the following table. As
can be seen, we have the highest caseload per prosecutor and the second
highest caseload per prosecutor for non -traffic offenses. Over the past year, the
adjunct attorney and city attorney have been filing in where needed and as time
allows. Additionally, we hired contract personnel, which is reflected in this year's
budget. We will evaluate the effectiveness of this arrangement as the year
progresses;
Non- Ratio of Cases filed Ratio of
No. of traffic cases to per 2015 cases to
City Prosecutors offenses Prosecutor MCU stats Prosecutor
Billings 4 5,830 1,458 14,788 3,697
Bozeman 4 2,039 510 7,432 1,858
Butte -Silver Bow* 5 2,254 451 5,147 1,029
Great Falls 2.25 2,230 991 9,467 4,208
Helena 2 2,240 1,120 6,275 3,138
Kalispell 1 1,548 1,548 5,212 5,212
Missoula 5 9,585 1,917 18,280 3,656
Last year, Council appropriated funds to review our Emergency Medical Services
operations to see if there are options related to service delivery. That review is currently
being completed, and is expected to be finalized by budget adoption in August. Within
the fund, revenues are approximately where they were last year, so we don't anticipate
an increase within this operation. While we are moving toward a long-term direction
within the operation, we are continuing to maintain the services at the current level. This
year's budget is reflective of that with the recommended purchase of two cardiac
monitors (and the reconditioning of 2 others);
As identified previously, the amount designated for capital has increased by $80,000.
This amount is anticipated to be used for future costs associated with the Core Area
Redevelopment as we expect additional projects, both public and private/public
partnerships, to complete the vision within the redevelopment plan. An additional qse for
this funding may be the future build -out of the upstairs at City Hall into functional space;
As part of previous year budget adoption processes, multiple rates and assessments
have been reviewed and adopted. This year's budget does not recommend a review or
adoption for any class of rates or assessments prior to budget adoption, other than the
update of fees within the Parks and Recreation department, which was adopted by
Council at the beginning of the year;
We are, however, in the process of updating facility plans which will lead to a rate
analysis within our utilities. This will be a project that will run through Fiscal Year 19.
This rate increase was also identified as part of the agreement with Evergreen Sewer
District as a way to accurately identify separation of costs and charges between the two
utilities;
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The inclusion of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan outlines expected timeframes for
equipment replacement and capital projects. This schedule helps to forecast the needs
of the department and outlines projects that are being planned in future years. The CIP
is updated on an annual basis with some projects being adjusted on the timeline and
equipment being deferred, based upon priorities and available resources;
For the sixth year in a row, we are receiving a credit from MMIA for liability insurance.
This credit has been applied as a decreased expense. The credit is dependent upon the
results of the insurance pool and could end in the future, pending increased claims, etc.;
Health insurance costs from MMIA are projected to decrease for next year. Last year's
increase was approximately 1.8%. This year, we are going to experience a decrease of
1.3%. We continue to be fortunate to not be facing the large increases that have
impacted other industries and municipalities.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE
PROPERTY TAX
Property tax is the primary revenue source within
the general fund. As we do not receive final
property valuations for the current year until the
first week in August, we are required to forecast
revenues with incomplete information. For FY19,
we anticipate the valuation to increase in
conjunction with last year's growth of taxable
property. To the right is a graphic representation
of our revenues by their respective sources.
General Fund Re\ enue By Type
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
General Fund Expenditures by
Type
Capital,
20 o Debt
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Services
and
Supplies
220o Personal
Services
76%
Expenditures in the General Fund are
budgeted at $11,756,081. This is a 1%
increase from the total expenditures adopted in
the FY18 budget. Expenditure categories are
broken down in the chart to the left.
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SPENDING LEVELS BY DEPARTMENT
The following table provides a comparison of general fund departmental expenditures from
FY18 to FY19. The table is included to demonstrate the funding levels for respective activity in
this year's recommended budget as compared to the previous year. Changes may be indicative
of large capital items, significant additions to departmental responsibilities, or other changes in
operation and maintenance costs.
FY2018 FY2019
Adopted Proposed
General Fund Departments Budget Budget % change
City Manager
$193,333
$203,360
5.19%
Human Resources
$172,099
$173,933
1.07%
Mayor/Council
$156,113
$170,595
9.28%
City Clerk
$127,704
$130,248
1.99%
Finance
$284,064
$295,163
3.91%
Attorney
$477,875
$555,660
16.28%
Municipal Court
$368,158
$366,898
-0.34%
Public Works
$48,702
$49,114
0.85%
City Hall
$335,903
$288,050
-14.25%
Police
$5,071,616
$5,123,531
1.02%
Fire
$2,923,815
$2,963,187
1.35%
Planning Department
$378,095
$380,074
0.52%
Community Development
$88,263
$96,334
9.14%
SPECIAL REVENUE AND ENTERPRISE FUND REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
BALANCES
Below is a table of the Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds, with their related revenues,
expenditures, and fund balances. While the funds, especially some of the enterprise funds, may
show some variability due to capital projects, the operating balance as a percentage of reserve
is a quick indicator for relative confidence in the health of a fund, or conversely, an indicator for
further inspection. Two funds that elicit further inspection include Ambulance and Sewer. The
ambulance fund was addressed in previous narration and will include further discussion for the
long-term vision of this service. The sewer fund revenues are skewed by a debt issuance of
$13,000,000 for the West Side Interceptor. Without that, the balance percentage becomes
28%.
Fund Revenues Expenditures Balance
Operating
Balance as
a % of
Revenue
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Parks
$1,781,040
$2,538,251
$434,612
24.4%
Forestry
$686,950
$644,291
$347,903
50.6%
Ambulance
$1,209,000
$1,194,947
$43,185
3.6%
Building Department
$966,000
$955,843
$2,010,125
208.1%
Light Maintenance
$396,800
$409,883
$280,376
70.6%
Street Maintenance
$2,733,500
$3,428,339
$1,438,083
52.6%
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Water
$7,393,000
$10,965,079
$5,056,719
68.3%
Sewer
$18,989,000
$26,204,203
$1,684,406
8.9%
Stormsewer
$1,679,728
$4,039,238
$723,390
43%
Solid Waste
$1,031,100
$1,201,046
$11125,880
109.1%
PERSONNEL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Over the past five years, we have made compensation decisions that provide equity across the
organization. Attempting to spread this equity to the non -represented employees of the City of
Kalispell, we have previously averaged the total compensation (step plus base adjustment)
increase for the three labor unions to apply that amount to the non -represented employees. For
the upcoming year, we have been able to create parity across the labor units and apply that to
the non -represented employees as well. This provides a total compensation increase of 2.55%.
Salary Increase for Respective Labor Groups
(Overall Increase- Inclusive of Base Adjustment, Longevity, Merit, etc.)
Police Contract
Fire Contract
AFSCME Contract
Non -Union
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY19
FY20
FY21
FY19
FY20
FY21
2.55%
3.18%
NA
2.55%
NA
NA
2.55%
3.18%
3.1 %
2.55%
3.18%
3.1 %
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Health care increases for MMIA are projected to decrease 1.3% for FY19 for the City of
Kalispell. Two years ago, the increase was 7.3%. Last year the increase was 1.8%. Overall,
our average for the three years is 2.6%. In an effort to maintain lower rates, MMIA continues to
encourage employees to participate in their wellness program activities, which are designed to
identify preventive illnesses and avoid long-term cost exposures.
CONCLUSION
The proposed budget is presented as the upcoming fiscal plan for the City of Kalispell. It
outlines our service levels and capital investment projects. It is a significant representation of
the planning efforts of the City Council as many of the projects contained within are a result of
in-depth review and discussion by the governing body, including the CORE Area redevelopment
projects, West Side Interceptor, and storm sewer improvements. The overall projections for the
City are promising as we see continued development throughout town, including the Southern
and Northern sections of Highway 93. Development is anticipated in the CORE Area, and
housing subdivisions are currently working through the annexation and approval process. It
continues to be a period of development and expansion in the area as a whole with the City of
Kalispell experiencing both direct growth and the impact of expansion in the surrounding areas.
Continued planning and attention to the future will be important to manage municipal functions
in this environment. Because of this, this budget was developed with the implementation of
today's projects, balanced with looking toward the future. With this acknowledgement, I present
the proposed FY19 budget.
Respectfully,
Douglas . Russell
City Manager