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1 Introduction

2 Newton City Commission Glen Davis Commissioner Leroy Koehn Commissioner Barth Hague MAYOR David Nygaard Commissioner Kathy Valen ne Commissioner Page 1

3 Reader s Guide to the Budget Elected Officials Name Title Term Began Term Expires Barth Haque Mayor January 2017 January 2018 Commissioner April 2015 January 2020 David Nygaard Vice Mayor January 2017 January 2018 Commissioner April 2015 January 2020 Leroy Koehn Commissioner April 2013 January 2018 Kathy Valentine Commissioner April 2015 January 2018 Glen Davis Commissioner April 2013 January 2018 Administrative Officials Name Office Robert D Myers Kelly Bergeron Erin McDaniel Chris Towle Denise R Duerksen Suzanne Loomis Scott Metzler Eric Murphy Donna Pickman Lisa Marshall Debra Perbeck Brian Palmer City Manager and Senior Legal Counsel Director of Community Planning and Development Director of Communication/PIO City Attorney City Clerk Director Public Works/City Engineer Fire/EMS Chief Chief of Police Finance Director Assistant Finance Director Director of Human Resources Airport Manager Page 2

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5 Organization Chart Citizens of Newton City Commission City Attorney City Manager City Clerk s Office Public Information and Communications Visitors and Convention Bureau Sand Creek Station Golf Course Municipal Judge Meridian Center Parks & Public Works Human Resources Law Community Planning and Development Police Budget and Finance Airport Operations Fire/EMS Street, Fleet Services & Sanitation Engineering and Code Enforcement Municipal Court City Attorney Staff Records Admin Support Services Utility Billing Operations Building Maintenance Park & Cemetery Patrol Investigations Finance Logistics IT Water & Wastewater Training Page 4

6 The contains information pertaining to the. This reader s guide has been developed to make this book easier to navigate. This budget book contains 13 sections: i. Introduction ii. Manager s Message iii. Executive Summary iv. Community Profile v. Budget Process & Policies vi Financial Plan vii. Budget Summaries viii. Department Summaries ix. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) x. Informational Budgets xi. Equipment Reserve Plan xii. State Budget Forms xiii. Glossary Each section is briefly described below. Introduction The introduction includes the guide to the budget book, s statement of beliefs, a listing of elected and senior administrative officials, a map of the City and an organization chart. Manager s Message The message is written to the City Commission and the public and provides a broad picture of the 2018 Budget. Included are 2018 Budget Highlights, Priorities and Issues. Executive Summary The executive summary discusses the 2018 budget and summarizes the following: Factors Influencing the 2016 Budget 2018 Budget priorities & highlights Analysis of budgeted revenues Analysis of budgeted expenditures Capital Improvement Program overview Community Profile The community profile discusses information about the community. Included in the profile is history, Page 5

7 demographics and information relating to education and industries of the City. Budget Process & Policies This section discusses the budget development process, local government budget laws of Kansas and the City s budget and fiscal policies Financial Plan Discusses the City s five-year financial plan and capital improvements program financing. Budget Summaries This section includes summarized information of different revenues, expenditures, staffing information and fund balances. Also included in this section is historical information for trending and comparisons. Departmental Budgets This section includes a description of the City Departments. Included are each Department s mission statements, goals, summary of major responsibilities, major challenges, 2016 accomplishments and 2017 and 2018 objectives. In addition to a staffing summary, this section also includes the Department s alignment with City beliefs, 3 years of actual expenditures, 2017 and 2018 Adopted Budgets and selected performance indicators. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) This section provides detailed information of projects in the CIP plan. Informational Budgets This section provides information on several non- operational budgets, their functions and their fund balances. Equipment Reserve Plan This section includes information regarding the City s equipment reserve plan. Funding in the equipment reserve plan is for replacement of City vehicles, machinery and equipment. This allows the City to apply the pay-as-you go philosophy in these purchases. State Budget Forms As required by State Law, the City is required to complete and submit official State budget forms. This section includes the City s submission. Glossary of Terms This section includes a glossary of terms used in the budget book. Page 6

To allow readers to better navigate and understand the programs and services the City provides, below are some pictorial guides to better understand the department budget section. 1 1.

8 To allow readers to better navigate and understand the programs and services the City provides, below are some pictorial guides to better understand the department budget section Department/Program Name 2 2. Department/Program Mission 3 3. Department/Program Goals 4. Summary of Major Responsibilities 4 5. Major Department/Program Challenges 6. Department/Program Accomplishments 6 5 Page 7

Department/Program s alignment with City Beliefs 8 10 10.

9 7. Department/Program Objectives 9 8. Department/Program Objectives 7 9. Department/Program s alignment with City Beliefs Budget Expenditure/Revenue Summary by Category 5 Year Trend Staffing Summary 12. Department/Program Performance Indicators 12 Page 8

10 Statement of Beliefs What We Believe A living, breathing document to serve as a guide and ilter for projects and innovations Growth of the community We believe Newton is fortunate to be located in one of the largest growth corridors in the United States. Continued residential, commercial and industrial growth ensures that Newton will remain a thriving community. Quality of life We believe Newton should be an attractive place to live and work, with arts and culture, parks and recreation, entertainment, high quality education, and other amenities that citizens want in their community. Health and safety We believe that ensuring the well being of citizens is among the most basic responsibilities of local government, from providing clean drinking water and safe roadways to police and ire protection. Respect for the environment We believe that in all projects the City must work to minimize the impact to the natural environment and seek greater energy ef iciency and conservation of resources. Civic engagement We believe citizen involvement should be an integral part of local governance. The City will encourage private citizens to become involved in civic dialogue and help promote leadership development in the community. Fiscal responsibility We believe the City must be committed to managing resources wisely, preparing effectively for the future, and serving as conscientious stewards of taxpayer dollars. Progressive, innovative solutions We believe the City must continually explore new ways of doing business, taking advantage of technological innovations and creative ideas to better serve citizens and improve the community. Page 9

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TABLE OF CONTENTS. Organization Budget Document Organization 1. I. Executive Summary I-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Organization Budget Document Organization 1. I. Executive Summary I-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Organization Budget Document Organization 1 I. Executive Summary I-1 II. III. IV. Port View A. The Port of Seattle II-1 B. History of the Port of Seattle II-1 C. Facilities and Services