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General Fund Development Services

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Chg from PY Adopted
FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024
Final Adopted Adjusted Rec. Amount %
Revenues
License & Permits $ 18,988,249 $ 16,544,583 $ 16,544,583 $ 17,517,649 $ 973,066 5.9 %
Charge for Service 7,662,082 8,960,179 8,960,179 7,732,698 (1,227,481) -13.7 %
Other 773,039 1,361,713 1,361,713 785,000 (576,713) -42.4 %
Transfer In 15,000 4,801,972 4,801,972 2,521,800 (2,280,172) -47.5 %
Total Revenues 27,438,370 31,668,447 31,668,447 28,557,147 (3,111,300) (9.8) %

Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 15,692,386 22,803,554 22,803,554 24,214,705 1,411,151 6.2 %
Gen Operating & Maintenance 3,362,008 6,527,904 6,257,904 5,007,497 (1,520,407) -23.3 %
Transfer Out & Other — — 270,000 — — 0.0 %
Total Expenses $ 19,054,394 $ 29,331,458 $ 29,331,458 $ 29,222,202 $ (109,256) (0.4) %
Grand Total $ 8,383,976 $ 2,336,989 $ 2,336,989 $ (665,055) $ (3,002,044) (128.5)

2023 2024 Change
Fund AP FTE AP FTE AP FTE
General Fund 240.00 239.75 242.00 241.75 2.00 2.00
Grant Funds — — — —
Total 240.00 239.75 242.00 241.75 2.00 2.00

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE AND GOALS
The Development Services Department’s mission is to work together to build thriving neighborhoods and an
equitable community by helping people make sound decisions to create safe, orderly, and sustainable
development. Our vision is to collaborate with the development and community stakeholders to guide growth
through innovative, inclusive, and accountable relationships and provide an exemplary customer experience. The
Department currently has five divisions.

The Administration Division is responsible for human resources and customer service, which includes a call center
and permit intake. It also oversees contract management, which coordinates administrative requirements for
developer-led installation of public and private infrastructure (roads, water lines, sanitary and storm sewers,
stormwater controls, and signage, in addition to certain real property contracts).
The Development Coordination Division is comprised of five sections. The Platting Section administers the city’s
subdivision regulations and implements the city’s annexation policy. The Strategic Operations section is tasked
with monitoring permit data, managing City-wide permitting system, and acting as a liaison with IT for projects and
technology products. This section also includes the Transportation Impact Fee Office that is responsible for
managing the city’s Transportation Impact Fee Program and leveraging the funds to build public roadway
infrastructure via Public/Private Partnerships. The Project Facilitation section is charged with helping expedite
significant and signature development projects by heading inter-departmental project teams, negotiating special
review accommodations, and acting as the developer’s liaison throughout the development review process while
also ensuring that the city’s regulations and project requirements are met.

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