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Resolution No. 41 (2023)
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2024 BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING TAX
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COVER MEMO
TO: County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ken Witt, County Administrator
DATE: November 7, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Adopting 2024 Budget and Establishing Tax Levy
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Resolution No. 41 (2023)
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2024 BUDGET AND ESTABLISHING TAX
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WHEREAS, the County Administrator provided a detailed overview of the 2024 County 1
Administrator recommended budget to the Committee of the Whole on October 12, 2023; and 2
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WHEREAS, on October 17, 2023 the Administration Committee reviewed and 4
forwarded the 2024 County budget to the County Board for consideration; and 5
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WHEREAS, the County Board held a public hearing on the 2024 County Budget on 7
November 7, 2023 as required by law; and 8
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WHEREAS, the County Board has completed its review of the 2024 County Budget. 10
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of 12
Supervisors does approve the 2024 County Budget, attached hereto. 13
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following amounts shall be levied against all 15
2023 taxable real property located within St. Croix County as follows: 16
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State Taxes for: 18
Special Charges pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 70.63 $ 3,985 19
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County Taxes for: 21
General County Operations $32,714,905 22
Debt Service Obligations $10,584,462 23
Special Purpose - Bridge Aid $ 86,000 24
Special Purposes - Library Aid $ 1,715,062 $45,100,429 25
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Total Amount Levied $45,104,414 27
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator shall execute the 29
adopted budget, ensuring that all expenditures of County funds are made in strict compliance 30
with the budget. The Finance Department and the Administration Committee shall review and 31
administer all department and agency requests for adjustments or transfers of budgeted funds as 32
required by law and the County Board Rules. 33
Legal – Fiscal – Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: The adoption of the budget authorizing the spending plan for the next year.
10/17/23Administrative Committee Adopted
10/17/23 Administration Committee RECOMMENDED
RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/7/2023 5:00 PM
MOVER: Bob Long, Supervisor
AYES: Long, Koch, Berning, Feidler, Counter
Vote Confirmation.
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call - Vote Requirement – Majority of Supervisors Present
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carah Koch, Supervisor
SECONDER: Paul Berning, Supervisor
AYES: Lind, Anderson, Long, Leaf, Koch, Adams, Berning, Ottino, Feidler, Ostness,
Counter, Sherley, Tellijohn, Carlson, Barcalow, Swanepoel, VanSomeren, Ramberg
EXCUSED: Daniel Hansen
This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on November 7, 2023
Christine Hines, County Clerk
2024 County Budget
Recommended to the
County Board
November 7, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Budget Summaries 1
Authorized FTE’s 2
Compensation Data 3
Budget Presentation 4
1210 Circuit Court 5
1220 Clerk of Court 6
1240 Medical Examiner 7
1250 Justice Support Services 8
1310 District Attorney 9
1330 Child Support 10
2110, 2700, 2510, 2600 Sheriff’s Office 11
1320 Corporation Counsel 12
1410, 1010, 1535, 1536, 1538, 1540, 1545 Administration 13
1420, 1110, 1421, 1440 County Clerk 14
1430 Human Resources 15
1450 Information Technology 16
1510, 0000 Finance 17
1520 County Treasurer 18
1610, 1565 Facilities 19
3000’s Highway 20
4110, 4310, 4320, 4410, 4510, 4610, 4920 Health and Human Services 21
4210, 4230, 4240 Health Center Campus 22
4710 Veterans Service Office 23
1710 Register of Deeds 24
5210, 3650, 3660, 6110, 6310, 6410 Community Development 25
5620 UW Extension 26
5110, 5460, 6710 Other Agencies 27
7000 Capital Improvement Plan 28
8000 Debt Service 29
Public Protection and Judiciary
Administration
Transportation
Health and Human Services
Community Development
2024 County Administrator Recommended Budget Executive Summary
Date: October 12, 2023
To: County Board Members
From: Ken Witt, County Administrator
The 2024 County Administrator’s Recommended Budget creates a mill rate lower than any recorded mill rate in St. Croix County history, as far back as we can track to the early 1970s. This historic rate was accomplished through new residential, commercial, and industrial growth, along with appreciating property values and conservative spending patterns. Another accomplishment of this budget is a significant step forward in addressing the most pressing service needs in the County. While the Public Safety Referendum in 2023 failed to pass, we were able to address some of our biggest needs in public protection, with the assistance of additional shared revenues from the State. St. Croix County continues to lead growth in the state of Wisconsin with Net New Construction up 2.73%, the 3rd highest in the State. Estimates show our population increased to 97,347 residents, making our County one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Wisconsin. St. Croix County has the 8th lowest levy rate in the State and our rate continues to decrease. The 2024 County Administrator’s Recommended Budget focuses on priorities established by the County Board, addressing the top 10 of the 16 established priorities. 14 of the 24 positions requested were incorporated into the 2024 budget, without creating any structural deficits. The employee compensation package included a 1% increase in health insurance premiums, a step increase, and a 1% cost of living adjustment (COLA). Revenue increases included a tax levy increase of $920,648, additional state shared revenues of $753,487, increased sales tax projections of $1,100,000, and increased interest earning projections of $450,000. Part of the County’s financial philosophy includes budgeting below State sales tax estimates to recession proof our budget and allow for fund balance accumulation to help with the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The County’s Aa1 bond rating and strong fund balance are a confirmation of the County’s excellent financial health and wise financial policy decisions. We have made great progress on capital projects over the past few years, positioning the infrastructure of the County to best serve the needs of the public for decades to come. We have prepared a viable plan for continuing to maintain and expand our infrastructure with the current five-year CIP, with the goal of avoiding the use of debt for all but the larger building projects. While the debt levy increased last year with the $80 million government center expansion, the amount has peaked and will start to decrease in a couple of years. We are using a small amount of fund balance to further reduce debt service and provide some taxpayer relief. Operating levies are growing below the inflation rate.
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1. Levy a. The proposed 2024 property tax levy is $45,100,429. A 3.24% increase from the 2023 property tax levy. Increase in Property Tax Levy County Operating Levy Increase $920,648 Debt Service Levy Decrease -128,078 Special Purpose Levy Increase 624,585 Total $1,417,155 b. The special purpose levy increase may look misleading without the backstory. The Hudson Joint Library, with four member communities, became a city of Hudson only library. The additional special purpose levy is a shift of the three exiting members from levying directly for library support. This shift results in the County levying for them in support of the library based on rural circulation numbers. The special purpose levy only applies to municipalities that do not have a library (mostly towns). The special purpose levy rate is down with the addition of the three new members’ tax base in the denominator of that formula, dropping from .0002427 to .0002044. c. A Net New Construction of 2.73% plus two Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) closures resulted in an increase in operating levy capacity of $920,648. TIF’s in New Richmond and Hammond closed, adding base value increments of $27 million and $17 million respectively. d. Equalized value increased 12.68% to a value of $15,960,844,400. e. The 2024 County Administrator recommended mill rate of $2.83 is a reduction of 8.37% from the 2023 mill rate of $3.08. This marks our lowest recorded mill rate in the last 50 years. Previously the lowest recorded rate was $3.02 in 2007. 2. Fund Balance a. The General Fund unassigned fund balance at the end of 2022 (before the transfer resolution) remains above policy minimums at 41.9% or $18,257,921. County policy calls for a fund balance of 35%, plus or minus 3%. The best use of the excess fund balance is for CIP projects. Using cash instead of debt is part of the methodology we use to reduce the number of debt issuances and a contributing factor of why our tax rate is lower than our peers. b. Historically conservative estimates of sales tax revenue have helped contribute to increases in the unassigned fund balance. In 2024, sales tax is budgeted at $11,600,000 compared to $10,500,000 in 2023. We are below the State projections. We continue to collect more sales tax than budgeted, which helps contribute to the unassigned fund balance. This conservative approach also helps us avoid having to make budget cuts in years with economic downturns in retail sales. The positive variance in the budget as compared to State estimates is an important planned component of the budget that provides financial stability for the County.
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c. The 2024 budget is using a couple of fund balances, for one-time expenses or for planned draw down of funds.
Fund Balance Cost Center Reason
$67,000 Land & Water Conservation Draw down of fund balance
$67,999 Land Information Program Draw down of fund balance
$3,665,000 Capital Projects Use of fund balance for projects
$(306,494) Health Center Campus Projected budget increase of fund balance (operating profit)
$400,000 Debt Service Fund Used to reduce tax levy
3. Self-Funded Health Insurance Account a. Costs in the health insurance market continue to increase faster than our ability to pay. For several years we had shifted costs onto the employees to reduce the fiscal impact to the County. Recently we have been working on creating new employee programs and incentives to help guide employees to wise health insurance choices. These programs are starting to help and we are only projecting a 1% increase in health insurance premiums, in large part to a positive experience rating. b. For 2024 we are adding a second health insurance option with a high deductible health savings account (HSA) plan. The dual option will allow the employees to choose between the HSA or our traditional plan design. c. Self-funded plans experience ups and downs based on actual usage. In 2021 our cash reserves declined by $1,344,032 to $2,356,848. For 2022 the fund balance bounced back, increasing $883,585 to $3,240,433. 4. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) a. The County Board approved the first five-year CIP in May 2014. The plan is reviewed and updated each year. The CIP was updated this year for the 2024 – 2028 period. b. The funding for the 2024 CIP is projected to come from the fund balance and will not require any borrowing.
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5. Compensation a. During 2016, the County implemented the Unified Compensation Plan recommended by McGrath Human Resources Group. All employees were placed on the grid at a new grade and step that did not result in a pay decrease. In 2019 McGrath updated the plan. We are completing a re-evaluation of the grid. Because the information was too late to incorporate into the 2024 budget, we will present the findings as a separate item in early 2024. The re-evaluation will address any positions that should be moved on the grid and adjust the grid for market conditions. b. A 1% COLA is built into the proposed 2024 wage grid. A step increase is budgeted for all employees. This is the 8th consecutive year with a step increase. Inflation has come down to the 3.7% over the past twelve months. 6. Position Changes a. 24 new positions were requested for 2024 at a cost of $2,235,637. b. 18 positions are included in the 2024 budget at a cost of $1,932,637. c. Public Protection and Children Services were the two largest areas of increase as we look to fill the greatest service needs of the County. The Finance Director and I would like to thank all the staff that have put in significant staff resources and work to prepare this budget. There were many meetings with department heads, their support staff, elected officials, and the public. Everyone was very cooperative to help bring a balanced budget forward for consideration. The process began in March and will finish in November with the adoption of the County Board of Supervisors budget resolution. The County Board Supervisors’ commitment of time and attention are appreciated by staff. We respect the role of the County Board in setting priorities for the limited public resources we have available. Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 budget process. Excellent job!
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2022 Budget 2023 Budget 2024 Budget
BUDGETED REVENUES
GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES:
Operating Levy 30,857,265 31,794,257 32,714,905
Debt Service Levy 5,722,077 10,712,540 10,584,462
Special Purpose Levy 1,132,048 1,176,477 1,801,062
Total General Property Taxes 37,711,390 43,683,274 45,100,429
OTHER TAXES:
Forest Crop Taxes 15,000 16,152 15,878
County Sales Tax 9,000,000 10,500,000 11,600,000
Vehicle Registration Fees 840,000 865,000 875,000
Interest on Taxes 295,000 295,000 295,000
Penalty on Taxes 150,000 150,000 150,000
Total Other Taxes 10,300,000 11,826,152 12,935,878
INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS & AIDS:
Federal Public Safety
Federal Human Services 25,000 25,000 25,000
UW Extension - Federal Reimbursement 3,735 ‐ 0
Other Federal Payments (ARPA)1,660,000 1,255,515 1,176,013
State Shared Taxes 545,235 571,385 1,332,087
Other State Shared Taxes 43,346 43,346 43,346
State General Government Grant 2,198,545 2,507,703 2,046,474
State GAL Grant 115,000 115,000 104,000
State Public Safety Grant 165,276 177,000 156,000
State Transportation Grant 2,375,000 2,375,000 2,375,000
State Sanitation Grant 214,724 216,972 217,102
State Health Grant 784,364 980,133 728,009
State Human Services Grant 7,124,768 7,360,929 7,757,610
State Culture, Recreation and Education Grant 506,880 437,000 228,300
State Conservation and Development Grant 280,969 292,207 302,699
Land Information Grant 51,000 51,000 11,000
State Payments for Municipal Services 80,000 80,000 80,000
Judgements and Damages 0 110,535 219,637
Total Intergovernmental Grants & Aids 16,173,842 16,598,725 16,802,277
LICENSES AND PERMITS:
Building Permits and Inspection Fees 194,000 227,000 260,000
Zoning Permits and Fees 160,000 170,000 185,000
Other Regulatory Permits and Fees 250,500 240,000 181,000
Total Licenses and Permits 604,500 637,000 626,000
LAW AND ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS:
Court Penalties and Costs 140,000 140,000 120,000
Other Law and Ordinance Violations 90,000 85,000 85,000
Total Law and Ordinance Violations:230,000 225,000 205,000
CHARGES for SERVICES:
Clerk's Fees 145,000 148,500 175,000
Treasurer's Fees 135,000 130,000 110,000
Register of Deeds Fees 925,000 1,000,000 950,000
Land Record - Retained Fees 144,000 180,810 100,000
Corporation Counsel Fees 2,000 2,500 3,000
Court Fees & Costs 360,000 405,000 480,000
Ignition Interlock Fees 2,000 5,000 5,000
District Attorney Fees 46,500 53,500 53,500
NSF Check Charge - Clerk of Court 400 400 400
Medical Examiner Fees 60,000 75,000 75,000
Law Enforcement Fees 370,800 357,800 416,680
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2022 Budget 2023 Budget 2024 Budget
Judicial Service Fees 40,000 48,000 80,000
Public Health Services 131,150 151,950 122,000
Institutional Care 8,606,397 8,792,428 8,429,799
Human Services 7,601,942 7,951,116 8,466,101
Park Fees & Rents 381,500 381,000 400,000
Event Admission and Use Fees 7,500 1,500 1,500
Conservation and Development 92,320 104,234 79,234
Other Public Charges for Services 401,250 450,000 400,000
Total Charges for Services 19,452,759 20,238,738 20,347,214
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES for SERVICES:
State Charges for Services 3,500,000 3,568,000 3,914,834
Other Local Governments 5,209,451 5,355,000 5,750,000
Local Departments 43,224 46,933 45,799
Total Transportation Charges for Services 8,752,675 8,969,933 9,710,633
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE:
Interest Revenue 820,805 850,300 1,318,300
Rent Revenue 84,054 84,780 85,500
Property Sales Revenue 0 150,000 150,000
Insurance Recoveries 825,000 825,000 1,450,000
Donations & Contributions from Private Organizations 219,400 260,300 278,700
Miscellaneous Revenues 102,650 157,100 121,600
Total Miscellaneous Revenues 2,051,909 2,327,480 3,404,100
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES:
Proceeds from Long Term Debt 0 ‐ 0
Transfer from Internal Service Funds 11,560,000 12,005,000 12,340,000
Total Other Financing Sources 11,560,000 12,005,000 12,340,000
FUND BALANCE APPLIED:
County Parks 50,000
Land & Water Conservation 100,000 100,000 67,000
Recycling Fund - ‐ -
Health & Human Services 421,831
HRA Fund
Land Information Program 69,962 67,999
Nursing Home (146,866) (163,110) (306,494)
General Fund - Operations 24,000
Debt Service Fund 200,000 400,000
Sales Tax Fund
Capital Project Fund 6,446,500 3,584,000 3,665,000
Jail Assessment/Improvement
Health Insurance
Total Fund Balance Applies 6,891,427 3,794,890 3,893,505
Total Revenues 113,728,502 120,306,192 125,365,036
BUDGETED EXPENSES
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Contingency Funding 100,000 ‐ 0
County Board and Committees/Commissions 167,681 159,763 161,749
Circuit Court 912,101 991,401 1,196,717
Clerk of Court 1,944,048 2,066,633 2,105,287
Medical Examiner 380,343 369,561 373,656
Justice Services 764,264 849,314 893,667
District Attorney 1,297,191 1,383,869 1,365,238
Corporation Counsel 605,177 635,879 812,944
Child Support Office 823,989 838,494 964,917
County Administrator 432,836 480,939 541,956
County Clerk 342,381 354,746 394,406
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2022 Budget 2023 Budget 2024 Budget
Human Resources 557,854 607,033 551,792
Elections 149,750 75,610 136,500
Information Technology 2,529,850 2,701,866 2,744,353
Finance 616,720 658,404 657,977
County Treasurer 421,779 414,906 426,918
Facilities 2,028,288 2,260,649 2,315,491
Register of Deeds 500,919 489,609 525,796
Total General Government 14,575,171 15,338,676 16,169,364
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Self Insurance Fund 11,000,000 11,350,000 12,250,000
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Funding 250,000 300,000 300,000
Risk Management - Liability 870,000 935,000 970,000
Risk Management - Workers Compensation 540,000 570,000 600,000
Fleet Vehicles Internal Service Fund 150,000 150,000 150,000
Total Internal Service Funds 12,810,000 13,305,000 14,270,000
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
Capital Outlay Items 6,446,500 3,584,000 3,665,000
Total Capital Project Fund 6,446,500 3,584,000 3,665,000
PUBLIC SAFETY:
Sheriff's Patrol 8,539,297 8,776,397 10,424,073
County Jail 4,494,803 4,603,751 4,795,124
Emergency Management 178,683 184,585 233,796
Emergency Communications 2,328,918 2,425,543 2,533,095
Total Public Safety 15,541,701 15,990,276 17,986,088
HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES:
Veteran's Service 310,906 330,995 334,198
Health & Human Services 25,076,614 26,182,539 27,222,926
Health Center Campus 8,879,231 9,044,017 8,545,005
Total Health and Human Services 34,266,751 35,557,551 36,102,129
HIGHWAY:
Highway 18,473,423 19,517,516 19,669,429
Total Highway 18,473,423 19,517,516 19,669,429
EDUCATION and RECREATION:
Municipal Library Funding 1,096,258 1,113,922 1,715,062
County Parks & Snowmobile Trails 864,707 897,188 941,148
County Fair 80,000 80,000 80,000
UW Extension Programs 270,735 255,463 255,703
Total Education & Recreation 2,311,700 2,346,573 2,991,913
CONSERVATION and DEVELOPMENT:
Recycling 215,222 219,384 206,288
Hazardous Waste 86,888 93,674 80,200
Land & Water Conservation Programs 978,260 1,069,219 897,762
Land Records 264,962 231,810 178,999
Zoning/Comm Dev 1,918,847 2,022,973 2,047,902
EDC & Momentum West 117,000 117,000 115,500
Total Conservation and Development 3,581,179 3,754,060 3,526,651
DEBT SERVICE:
Principal on Long-Term Debt 4,197,000 9,159,000 9,054,043
Interest on Long-Term Debt & Fiscal Charges 1,525,077 1,753,540 1,930,419
Total Debt Service 5,722,077 10,912,540 10,984,462
Total Expenses 113,728,502 120,306,192 125,365,036
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SUMMARY OF 2024 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR ST. CROIX COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. at the St. Croix County Government Center in Hudson,
Wisconsin, the County Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the year 2024. The following is a summary of the proposed
budget for all fund types of the County. A detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the County Clerk's office.
2023 2024 2023 2024
All County Funds Approved Proposed Percentage Approved Proposed Percentage
REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES: Budget Budget Change Budget Budget Change
Revenues:
Taxes:
Property Taxes 31,794,257 32,714,905 15,309,674 16,169,364
Property Taxes ‐ Special Purpose 11,889,017 12,385,524 16,019,277 17,986,088
County Sales Tax Applied 10,500,000 11,600,000 2,351,573 2,991,913
Other Taxes 1,326,152 1,335,878 3,749,060 3,526,651
Intergovernmental 16,598,725 16,802,277 37,429,584 40,674,016
Permits, Fines, Forfeits, Penalties 862,000 831,000
Public Charges for Services 20,238,738 20,347,214 26,513,535 27,557,124
Highway Revenues, excluding taxes 8,969,933 9,710,633 9,044,017 8,545,005
Miscellaneous 2,327,480 3,404,100 19,517,516 19,669,429
Internal Service Funds 12,005,000 12,340,000 3,584,000 3,665,000
Other Financing Sources: 13,305,000 14,270,000
Use of Available Fund Balance 3,794,890 3,893,505 10,912,540 10,984,462
Total Revenues and Other Sources 120,306,192 125,365,036 4.20% 120,306,192 125,365,036 4.20%
Estimated Total Total Estimated Proposed **
ALL GOVERNMENTAL Fund Balance Revenues/ Expenditures/ Fund Balance Property
FUNDS COMBINED 1/1/2023 Other Sources Other Uses 12/31/2023 Tax Levy
General Fund, unassigned 17,357,921 40,674,016 40,674,016 17,357,921 18,389,500
Special Revenue Funds 5,383,868 27,557,124 27,557,124 5,383,868 8,301,613
Debt Service Funds 915,000 10,584,462 10,984,462 515,000 10,584,462
Capital Projects Funds 8,284,077 ‐ 3,665,000 4,619,077 ‐
Proprietary Funds, assigned 74,165,482 42,655,929 42,484,434 74,336,977 7,824,854
106,106,348 121,471,531 125,365,036 102,212,843 45,100,429
32,714,905
** Debt Service Levy:10,584,462
** Special Purpose Levies:1,801,062
45,100,429
2023 2024
Actual Proposed Percentage Dollar
County Tax Levy:Budget Budget Change Change
County Operating Levy $31,794,257 $32,714,905 2.90% $920,648
Debt Service Levy 10,712,540 10,584,462 ‐1.20%‐$128,078
Special Purpose Levies 1,176,477 1,801,062 53.09% $624,585
$43,683,274 $45,100,429 3.24% $1,417,155
Mill Rate (Taxes per $1,000
Valuation):
County Operating Levy 2.244508 2.049698 ‐8.68%
Debt Service Levy 0.756249 0.663152 ‐12.31%
Special Purpose Levies 0.083053 0.112843 35.87%
3.083811 2.825692 ‐8.37%
Equalized Valuation Reduced by TID
Value 14,165,354,900 15,960,844,400 12.68%
Median Home Value 264,100 282,100 6.82%
Health & Human Services
Funds
Nursing Home Fund
Highway & Bridges ‐ all
sources
EXPENDITURES AND
OTHER USES:
Expenditures: General Fund ‐
Total General Fund
General Government
Public Safety
Education and Recreation
Conservation and
Development
** Maximum allowed Property Tax Levy:
Total Expenditures and
Other Uses
Capital Improvements Fund
Internal Service Funds
Debt Service Fund
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BUDGET NOTES
Public Protection and Judiciary 2023 2024 Difference
General Property Taxes 19,139,225 21,229,397 2,090,172
All Other Revenues 2,831,348 2,091,256 (740,092)
1,350,080 Subtotal
Significant Changes
Personnel 17,541,497 19,213,151 1,671,654 Compensation, benefits, 5 new Sheriff Deputies
1210 Circuit Court ‐ CASA Grant 41,000 200,000 159,000 CASA Grant will be ARPA funded in 2024
1220 Clerk of Courts ‐ Court Appointed Counsel 250,000 265,000 15,000 Defense attorneys
1220 Clerk of Courts ‐ Other Professional Services 55,000 75,000 20,000 Contract professionals
1250 Justice Support Services ‐ Purchased Services 130,000 90,000 (40,000) Changed drug testing to staff position
1310 District Attorney ‐ Legal Services 35,000 ‐ (35,000) Transferred CHIPS Cases to Corporation Counsel
2110 Law Enforcement ‐ Equipment Non Fixed Asset 86,040 115,160 29,120 New radios
2110 Law Enforcement ‐ Ammunition & Shooting Expenses 46,995 64,840 17,845 Ammunition inflation and new firearms
2700 Corrections ‐ Other Professional Services 538,800 457,753 (81,047) Jail mental health became staff position
2700 Corrections ‐ Jail Meal Contract 317,065 343,381 26,316 Food inflation
2700 Corrections ‐ Equipment Non Fixed Asset ‐ 25,000 25,000 New radios
2510 Emergency Management ‐ Contract Professional Services ‐ 31,000 31,000 All Hazard Mitigation Plan ‐ mostly grant covered
2600 Emergency Communications ‐ Software and Subscriptions 382,884 429,750 46,866 Increasing contracts for support
All Other Expenses 2,546,293 2,010,618 (535,675)
1,350,079 Subtotal
Administration 2023 2024 Difference
General Property Taxes 7,199,538 7,612,964 413,426
Property Taxes for Debt Services 10,712,540 10,584,462 (128,078) Debt levy
701 Health/Dental Inurance Fund Internal Service Transfer 11,350,000 12,250,000 900,000 Insurance Recoveries Increased
702 Workers Compensation Fund Internal Service Transfer 570,000 600,000 30,000 Internal charges for insurance programs
703 Liability Insurance Fund Internal Service Transfer 9,350,000 9,700,000 350,000 Internal charges for insurance programs
All Other Revenues (5,221,642) (5,258,166) (36,524)
1,528,824 Subtotal
Significant Changes
Personnel 7,211,274 7,478,408 267,134 Compensation, benefits, new position
Principal and Interest Expenses 10,912,540 10,984,462 71,922 Debt payments
1410 Administrator ‐ Program Development ‐ 50,000 50,000 Funding to create high achiever recognition program
1440 Elections 75,610 136,500 60,890 More elections in 2024 than in 2023
1450 Information Technology ‐ Software Subscriptions 766,500 823,000 56,500 Inflation
1610 Facilities ‐ Utility Expenses 415,000 495,000 80,000 Building expansion ‐ more area to serve
1610 Facilities ‐ Building Maintenance 220,000 190,000 (30,000) Newer buildings require less maintenance
Insurance Funds Expenses 12,855,000 13,820,000 965,000 Health, liability, workers compensation costs
All Other Expenses 1,504,513 1,511,890 7,377
1,528,823 Subtotal
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Transportation 2023 2024 Difference
General Property Taxes 6,524,397 6,658,595 134,198
All Other Revenues 12,993,119 13,010,834 17,715
151,913 Subtotal
Significant Changes
Personnel 8,530,627 8,814,263 283,636 Compensation and benefits, extra step increase
Rents and Leases 4,000,000 4,392,965 392,965 Increasing cost of equipment
Cost Allocation ‐ Sales (12,000,000) (12,600,000) (600,000) Greater reallocation of expenses to others
All Other Expenses 18,986,889 19,062,201 75,312
151,913 Subtotal
Health and Human Services 2023 2024 Difference
General Property Taxes 7,891,840 8,301,612 409,772
Health Care Campus Charges for Service 8,490,558 8,545,005 54,447
All other Revenues 19,175,154 19,255,512 80,358
544,577 Subtotal
Significant Changes
Personnel 17,997,018 18,767,818 770,800 Compensation, benefits and new positions
Personnel Health Care Campus 7,120,246 6,019,019 (1,101,227) Kitty Rhoades not budgeted for in 2024
HHS Purchased Services 6,411,144 6,526,742 115,598 Expanding program needs
Health Care Campus Contract Pool Staff 60,000 600,000 540,000 Contracted staffing to cover vacancies
HHS All Other Expenses 3,969,144 4,188,550 219,406
544,577 Subtotal
Community Development 2023 2024 Difference
General Property Taxes 3,104,233 3,309,066 204,833
Resource Land and Water Grants 367,000 158,300 (208,700) Decreased grants = decreased cost sharing
Land Records ‐ Retained Fees 180,810 100,000 (80,810) Economic slow down
Zoning Permits and Fees 210,000 150,000 (60,000) Economic slow down
Property Tax for Libraries 1,113,922 1,715,062 601,140 Hudson Library Change
All Other Revenues 1,124,668 1,086,137 (38,531)
417,932 Subtotal
Significant Changes
Personnel 2,880,461 2,952,450 71,989 Compensation and benefits
6110 Land Conservation ‐ Cost Sharing 390,000 213,000 (177,000) Decreasing program
6310 Planning ‐ Mapping Services 58,000 30,000 (28,000) Aerial photography every other year
5110 Library Support 1,113,922 1,715,062 601,140 Hudson Library Change and 10% library inflation
All Other Expenses 1,658,249 1,608,053 (50,196)
417,933 Subtotal
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Where Does Your St. Croix County Dollar Go?
Public Safety $0.28
x Sheriff Deputies
x Jail
x 911 Call Center
x Emergency Management
Courts $0.06
x Courts
x District Attorney
x Justice Support Services
General Government $0.13
x Clerk
x Treasurer
x Register of Deeds
x Medical Examiner
x Facilities
x Information Technology
x Human Resources
x Elected Officials
x Administration
Highway $0.11
x 334 Lane Miles of Snow
Plowing & Road Repairs
Health & Human Services $0.15
x Children & Youth Services
x Senior Services
x Public Health
x Assisted Programs
x Behavioral Health
x WIC
x Senior Meal Sites
x Economic Support
Libraries $0.03
x 11 Public Libraries
Community Development $0.05
x Planning/Property Listing
x Zoning
x County Parks
x Recycling
x Fairgrounds
x Economic Development
Debt Payments $0.19
x 2016 - $20M for Nursing Home
x 2019 - $27M for Highway Facilities
x 2022 - $80M for Government Center
St. Croix County Proposed 2024 Taxes
(An average distribution per service area)
1515
16
16
Department Position Number Position Title 2022 FTE Changes 2023 FTE Changes 2024 FTE
3.00 3.00 3.00
ADMN1007 County Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
ADMIN8082 Public Information Officer - Communications Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00
ADMN9091 Administrative Assistant to the County Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
4.00 4.00 4.00
CCLK1001 County Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00
CCLK5004 Second Deputy 2.00 2.00 2.00
CCLK5027 First Deputy 1.00 1.00 1.00
33.88 32.88 34.38
CDD1029 Administrative Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1038 Community Development Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1057/1171 GIS Analyst I/II 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1062 Administrative Associate II 2.00 -1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD8101 Marketing Coordinator 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDDD8055 Water Resources and Outreach Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1084 Land Use Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1086 Land Use & Conservation Planning Technician II 2.00 2.00 2.00
CDD1087 Planning & Land Information Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1088 Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1089 Real Property Analyst 1.88 1.88 1.88
CDD1092 Land and Water Conservation Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1093/CDD8092 Land Use & Conservation Planner / Conservation Planner I/II 5.00 5.00 5.00
CDD1094 Land Use & Conservation Planning Technician I 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1127 Property Manager 3.00 3.00 3.00
CDD1128 Grant Project Technician 2.00 -1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD1129 Financial Associate I 1.00 1.00 -1.00 0.00
CDD1060 Financial Associate II 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
CDD8078 Park Specialist (previously Seasonal Park Attendant)3.00 3.00 3.00
CDD8068 Parks Laborer 1.00 1.00 1.50 2.50
CDD6137 Recycling Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD6139 Senior Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD8056 Parks Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
CDD8020 Planning/GIS Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00
9.00 9.00 10.00
CHILD6022 Child Support Specialist I 5.00 5.00 5.00
CHILD6034 Child Support Specialist II 2.00 2.00 2.00
CHILD6078 Child Support Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
CHILD8110 Child Support Coordinator 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
CHILD8032 Customer Services Representative 1.00 1.00 1.00
18.35 18.35 18.35
COC1004 Clerk of Court 1.00 1.00 1.00
COC1029 Administrative Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
COC1060 Financial Associate II 1.00 1.00 1.00
COC1129 Financial Associate I 1.00 1.00 1.00
COC5009/COC1153 Court Clerk I/Court Clerk II 13.00 13.00 13.00
COC5054 Court Clerk Lead Worker 1.00 1.00 1.00
COC6126 Civilian Bailiff 0.35 0.35 0.35
5.00 5.00 6.00
CORP1043 Paralegal 1.00 1.00 1.00
CORP1058 Legal Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00
CORP6108 Assistant Corporation Counsel 2.00 2.00 1.00 3.00
CORP6111 Corporation Counsel 1.00 1.00 1.00
Administration
County Clerk
Community Development
Child Support
Clerk of Court
Corporation Counsel
17
Department Position Number Position Title 2022 FTE Changes 2023 FTE Changes 2024 FTE
14.50 14.50 14.50
DA1029 Administrative Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
DA1058 Legal Assistant 6.00 6.00 6.00
DA1075 Lead Legal Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00
DA1115 Diversion Program Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
DA1113 Diversion Program Case Management Specialist (TAD Grant)1.00 1.00 1.00
DA1096 Diversion Program Case Worker 0.50 0.50 0.50
DA6027 Victim Witness Program Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00
DA6038 Victim Witness Program Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
DA6176 Victim Witness Legal Advocate 1.00 1.00 1.00
13.50 13.50 13.50
FACL1070 Facilities Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
FACL1097 Facilities Manager 1.00 -1.00 0.00 0.00
FACL8086 Facilities Supervisor 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
FACL8091 Facilities Project Manager 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
FACL8047 Facilities Lead Custodian 1.00 1.00 1.00
FACL5031 Facilities Custodian 1.00 1.00 1.00
FACL8028/5032/8033 Facilities Technician I, II, III 8.00 8.00 -1.00 7.00
FACL6177 Seasonal Groundskeeper 0.50 0.50 0.50
FACL8022 Facilities Operation Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00
22.00 22.00 22.00
FIN1060 Financial Associate II 14.00 14.00 14.00
FIN1061 Assistant Finance Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
FIN1072 Fiscal Manager 2.00 2.00 2.00
FIN1129 Financial Associate I 1.00 1.00 1.00
FIN6113 Finance Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
FIN6133 Accounts Receivable Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
FIN8018 Lead Finance Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00
FIN1166 Finance Lead at HCC 1.00 1.00 1.00
5.00 5.00 5.00
HR6115 Human Resources Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
HR6222 Human Resources Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00
HR6220 Human Resources Advisor 2.00 2.00 2.00
HR8081 Human Resources Benefits and HRIS Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00
264.82 266.13 270.41
HHS - Administration Subtotal 12.20 12.20 12.20
HHSA1062 Administrative Associate II 4.20 4.20 4.20
HHSA5060 Executive Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00
HHSA6117 HHS Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
HHSA6146 Records Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
HHSA7043 Records Technician 5.00 5.00 5.00
HHS - ADRC Subtotal 24.23 26.02 23.00
ADRC1010 ADRC Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
ADRC8071 Health and Humans Services Supervisor ADRC 0.00 0.00 0.88 0.88
ADRC8109 Caregiver Support Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.88 0.88
ADRC1018 Nutrition Program Supervisor 0.60 0.20 0.80 0.80
ADRC1059 Program Support Associate I 1.00 1.00 1.00
ADRC1076/6045/8061 Benefit Specialist/Case Manager/Social Worker 8.75 3.00 11.75 -2.28 9.48
ADRC1106 Dementia Care Specialist 1.00 1.00 -1.00 0.00
ADRC6119 Nutrition Program Manager 4.08 4.08 4.08
ADRC6120 Nutrition Program Cook 1.63 -0.65 0.98 -0.98 0.00
ADRC6200 Outreach Coordinator 0.48 0.12 0.60 0.60
ADRC6201 Day-Away Program Coordinator 0.49 0.49 0.49
Human Resources
Health and Human Services (HHS)
District Attorney
Facilities
Finance
18
Department Position Number Position Title 2022 FTE Changes 2023 FTE Changes 2024 FTE
ADRC6202 Nutrition Program Aide 1.40 -0.88 0.52 -0.52 0.00
ADRC7026 Transportation Driver 3.81 3.81 3.81
HHS - Behavioral Health Subtotal 34.20 31.33 37.13
HSBH1017 Behavioral Health Nurse 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSBH1059 Program Support Associate I 1.00 1.00 -1.00 0.00
HSBH1062 Program Support Associate II 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
HSBH8075/HSBH1063/HSBH8059 Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor Superivsor/Substance Abuse Counselor/Substance Abuse Counselor In Training 7.00 7.00 -1.00 6.00
HSBH1074 Behavioral Health Administrator/Operations Manager 1.00 -1.00 0.00 0.00
HSBH8107 Behavioral Health Administrator/HHS Deputy Director 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSBH1076 Social Worker/Case Manager 6.88 -2.88 4.00 4.00 8.00
HSBH8105 Lead Social Worker 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
HSBH8061 arpa Case Managers - ARPA grant funded 5.00 5.00 5.00
HSBH6045-jail Social Worker - Jail 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSBH1103 Behavioral Health Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.50 2.50
HSBH8096 Adult Community Support Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 -1.00 0.00
HSBH8060 CSP - Clinical Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSBH1140 AODA Supervisor 1.00 -1.00 0.00 0.00
HSBH7039 Behavioral Health Technician 4.63 4.63 4.63
HSBH6089 Mental Health Therapist 3.70 3.70 1.30 5.00
HHS - CCS Subtotal 29.30 29.30 28.50
HSCCS1076/6045/8061 Social Worker II/Social Worker I/Case Manager 21.00 -1.00 20.00 -1.00 19.00
HSCCS8071 Health and Human Services Supervisor 2.00 1.00 3.00 -0.50 2.50
HSCCS8105 Lead Social Worker 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
HSCCS8062 Mental Health Professional 3.30 3.30 -0.30 3.00
HSCCS8073 CCS Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSCCS8026 CCS Service Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSCCS8035 Regional Project Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00
HHS - Child Services Subtotal 43.95 45.20 48.20
HSCS8071 Health and Human Services Supervisor 4.00 4.00 4.00
HSCS1073 In-Home Therapist 5.00 5.00 5.00
HSCS1076/6045/8061 Social Worker II/Social Worker I/Case Manager 24.00 1.00 25.00 2.00 27.00
HSCS1114 Early Intervention Teacher 1.88 0.13 2.00 2.00
HSCS8083 Children Services Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSCS6217/6041 Speech Therapist/Occupational Therapist I 2.00 2.00 2.00
HSCS1059/1062 Program Support Associate I/II 5.88 0.13 6.00 1.00 7.00
HSCS8025 Community Tracker 0.20 0.20 0.20
HHS - Economic Support Subtotal 14.00 14.00 14.00
HSES6074 Economic Support Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSES7004 Economic Support Lead Worker 2.00 2.00 2.00
HSES7005 Economic Support Specialist 11.00 11.00 11.00
HHS - Health Center Subtotal 88.44 88.44 88.44
HSHC1009 Nurse Supervisor 2.95 2.95 2.95
HSHC1020 Activity Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSHC1027 Director of Social Services 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSHC1203 Ward Clerk 2.00 2.00 2.00
HSHC2039 Licensed Practical Nurse 6.90 6.90 -2.00 4.90
HSHCxxxx Certified Medication Aide 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00
HSHC2040/8038/8039 CNA / Dementia CNA / PCA 54.22 54.22 54.22
HSHC8065 Administrative Assistant - Health Center 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSHC2047 Housekeeper 3.40 3.40 3.40
HSHC2048 Activity Aide 1.50 1.50 1.50
HSHC6053 Registered Nurse 10.47 10.47 10.47
HSHC8063 Nurse Educator 1.00 1.00 1.00
19
Department Position Number Position Title 2022 FTE Changes 2023 FTE Changes 2024 FTE
HSHC8066 Campus Director of Nursing 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSHC6114 Health Care Campus Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSHC8027 Lead Housekeeper 1.00 1.00 1.00
HHS - Public Health Subtotal 18.50 19.65 18.95
HSPH1040 Program Support Associate I/II/LPN 4.90 4.90 0.30 5.20
HSPH1080 Public Health Nurse 5.20 0.15 5.35 -1.00 4.35
HSPH6054 Public Health Nutritionist 1.40 1.40 1.40
HSPH8085 Epidemiologist 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSPH8097 Public Health Educator (LTE)0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSPH6082 Public Health Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSPH8080 Public Health Nutrition Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSPH6099 Public Health Administrator / Health Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSPH6160 Environmental Health Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00
HSPH6186 Public Health Sanitarian 1.00 1.00 1.00
EMSU2060 Emergency Preparedness Program Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00
86.25 86.25 86.25
HWY1024 County Surveyor 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY1071 Assistant Highway Patrol Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY1105 Assistant Highway Commissioner 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY1095 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY1151/1150 Highway Operator I/II 55.00 55.00 55.00
HWY1163S Seasonal Highway Laborer 3.25 3.25 3.25
HWY3002 Highway Operator Foreman 9.00 -1.00 8.00 8.00
HWY3004 Mechanic 5.00 1.00 6.00 6.00
HWY3009 Welder 2.00 -1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY8094 Shop Superintendent 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY5034 Operations Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00
HWY6035 Surveyor II 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY6079 Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY6103 Highway Patrol Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY6116 Highway Commissioner 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY6131 Engineering Technician II 1.00 1.00 1.00
HWY8023 Engineering Technician I 1.00 1.00 1.00
13.00 13.00 13.00
IT1064 Information Technology M365 Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00
IT1064 Information Technology Analyst 5.00 5.00 5.00
IT1065 IT Network Engineer - Senior 1.00 1.00 1.00
IT1107/8102 Information Technology Specialist I/II 2.00 2.00 2.00
IT1116 Information Technology Operations Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00
IT1131 Information Technology Support-Operation 1.00 1.00 1.00
IT6109 Information Technology Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
IT8057 Human Resources & Finance System Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00
9.00 9.00 9.00
JUDI5026 Judicial Assistant 4.00 4.00 4.00
JUDI1058 Legal Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00
JUDI6162 Circuit Court Commissioner 1.00 1.00 1.00
RIP5004 Second Deputy 1.00 1.00 1.00
RIP5027 First Deputy 1.00 1.00 1.00
RIP5033 Register in Probate 1.00 1.00 1.00
Information Technology
Judicial
Highway
20
Department Position Number Position Title 2022 FTE Changes 2023 FTE Changes 2024 FTE
7.00 7.00 8.60
JSS9092 Justice Services Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
JUDI6143 Treatment Court Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00
JUDI8072 COMPAS Assessor/Treatment Court Case Worker (TAD Grant) 1.00 -1.00 0.00 0.00
JUDI8072 COMPAS Assessor/Treatment Court Case Manager (TAD Grant) 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
JSS8087 Pretrial Services Program Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00
JSS8088 Lead COMPAS/Pretrial Case Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00
JSS8095 Pretrial Case Manager 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00
JSS8087 Pretrial Case Worker 1.00 -1.00 0.00 0.00
JSS8108 Substance Screener 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
JSS8106 Data Entry Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.60 0.60
0.50 0.50 0.75
ME8079 Program Coordinator 0.50 0.50 0.50
Mexxxx CT Technologist 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.25
5.00 5.00 5.00
ROD1003 Register of Deeds 1.00 1.00 1.00
ROD5004 Second Deputy 3.00 3.00 3.00
ROD5027 First Deputy 1.00 1.00 1.00
118.10 118.10 127.10
Sheriff - Patrol Subtotal 61.60 60.60 69.60
SHER1005 Sheriff 1.00 1.00 1.00
SHER6107 Chief Deputy 1.00 1.00 1.00
SHER6086/8070 Captain - Field Services/Support Services 2.00 2.00 2.00
SHER4011 Lieutenant 2.00 1.00 3.00 3.00
SHER1110 Investigative Sergeant 1.00 1.00 1.00
SHER4008 Investigator 7.00 7.00 1.00 8.00
SHER6123 Patrol Sergeant/Shift Supervisor 5.00 5.00 5.00
SHER4006 Primary Services Deputy 25.00 25.00 8.00 33.00
SHER1036 Court Services Sergeant 1.00 1.00 1.00
SHER1037 Court Services Deputy 7.00 -1.00 6.00 6.00
SHER1060 Financial Associate II 1.00 1.00 1.00
SHER5003 Law Enforcement Assistant 6.00 -1.00 5.00 5.00
SHER6125 Sheriff Reserve/Auxiliary Deputies 1.60 1.60 1.60
SHER8074 Evidence and Records Custodian 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sheriff - Corections Subtotal 34.00 35.00 35.00
SHER6203 Jail Captain 1.00 1.00 1.00
SHER1016 Jail Lieutenant 2.00 2.00 2.00
SHER6204 Jail Sergeant/Shift Supervisor 5.00 5.00 5.00
SHER4003/4002 Corrections Officer I/II/Jailer 25.00 25.00 25.00
SHER8084 Inmate Education Program Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00
SHER5003 Law Enforcement Assistant Jail 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sheriff - ESS Subtotal 22.50 22.50 22.50
EMSU1118 Emergency Support Services Program Coord 1.00 1.00 1.00
EMCO1112 Emergency Telecommunications Supervisor 3.00 3.00 3.00
EMCO5037 Emergency Telecommunicator 15.00 15.00 15.00
EMCO5043 Emergency Communications Systems Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00
EMCO6175 Emergency Communications Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00
EMCO8021 Reserve Telecommunicator 0.50 0.50 0.50
EMSU4012 Emergency Management Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00
Register of Deeds
Sheriff
Medical Examiner
Justice Services
21
Department Position Number Position Title 2022 FTE Changes 2023 FTE Changes 2024 FTE
4.50 4.50 4.50
TREA1002 County Treasurer 1.00 1.00 1.00
TREA5004 Second Deputy 1.00 1.00 1.00
TREA5027 First Deputy 1.00 1.00 1.00
TREA6003 Office Associate 1.50 1.50 1.50
3.00 3.00 3.00
VETS5029 Assistant County Veteran Service Officer 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00
VETS6070 Veterans Service Director 1.00 1.00 1.00
VETS8019 Administrative Associate III 1.00 -1.00 0.00 0.00
Total County Authorized FTE 639.39 639.70 658.33
Treasurer
Veterans Services
22
1.01
2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50%
PayGrade PositionTitle Department Step3Step4Step5Step6Step7Step8
Market
Step9Step10 Step11 Step12 Step13 Step14 Step15 Step16 Step17 Step18 Step19 Step20
40 NoPosition $15.76 $16.00 $16.24 $16.48 $16.73 $16.98 $17.23 $17.49 $17.75 $18.02
41 ParksSpecialist CommunityDevelopment $15.76 $16.00 $16.24 $16.48 $16.73 $16.98 $17.23 $17.49 $17.75 $18.02
41 Groundskeeper Facilities $15.76 $16.00 $16.24 $16.48 $16.73 $16.98 $17.23 $17.49 $17.75 $18.02
42 HighwayLaborer Highway $15.76 $16.08 $16.32 $16.57 $16.81 $17.07 $17.32 $17.58 $17.85 $18.11 $18.38 $18.66 $18.94
50 TransportationDriver HHSͲADRC $32,607$33,100$33,593$34,107$34,621$35,114$35,671$36,185$36,721$37,278$37,835
50 Treasurer $15.83 $16.07 $16.31 $16.56 $16.81 $17.05 $17.32 $17.57 $17.84 $18.10 $18.37
50 CountyClerk
50 CommunityDevelopment
50 ParksLaborerCommunityDevelopment
50 NutritionProgramAide HHSͲADRC
51 ActivityAide HHSͲHealthCareCampus $33,407$34,066$34,571$35,098$35,625$36,153$36,702$37,251$37,822$38,371$38,964$39,548$40,142
51 Housekeeper HHSͲHealthCareCampus $16.06 $16.38 $16.62 $16.87 $17.13 $17.38 $17.65 $17.91 $18.18 $18.45 $18.73 $19.01 $19.30
51 PersonalCareAssistant HHSͲHealthCareCampus
52 CivilianBailiff ClerkofCourts $33,715$34,395$35,076$35,779$36,306$36,855$37,405$37,976$38,547$39,118$39,711$40,304$40,897$41,510$42,133
$16.21 $16.54 $16.86 $17.20 $17.45 $17.72 $17.98 $18.26 $18.53 $18.81 $19.09 $19.38 $19.66 $19.96 $20.26
53 CertifiedNurseAssistant(startatmarket)HHSͲHealthCareCampus $34,527$35,406$36,109$36,833$37,558$38,129$38,700$39,271$39,864$40,457$41,072$41,687$42,324$42,939$43,584$44,237
53 FacilitiesCustodian FacilitiesDepartment $16.60 $17.02 $17.36 $17.71 $18.06 $18.33 $18.61 $18.88 $19.17 $19.45 $19.75 $20.04 $20.35 $20.64 $20.95 $21.27
54 CertifiedNurseAssistantͲDementia(startatmarket) HHSͲHealthCareCampus $35,384$36,262$37,163$37,910$38,678$39,447$40,040$40,633$41,248$41,863$42,478$43,137$43,774$44,433$45,092$45,768$46,455
54 FacilitiesLeadCustodian Facilities $17.01 $17.43 $17.87 $18.23 $18.60 $18.96 $19.25 $19.54 $19.83 $20.13 $20.42 $20.74 $21.05 $21.36 $21.68 $22.00 $22.33
54 LeadHousekeeper HHSͲHealthCareCampus
54 NutritionProgramCook HHSͲADRC
55 AdministrativeAssistant HHSͲHealthCareCampus $36,240$37,141$38,063$39,030$39,799$40,611$41,402$42,039$42,654$43,313$43,950$44,609$45,290$45,970$46,651$47,354$48,064$48,785
55 CommunityDevelopment $17.42 $17.86 $18.30 $18.76 $19.13 $19.52 $19.90 $20.21 $20.51 $20.82 $21.13 $21.45 $21.77 $22.10 $22.43 $22.77 $23.11 $23.45
55 HHSͲChildrenServices
55 HHSͲAdministration
55 CustomerServiceRepresentative ChildSupport
55 SubstanceScreener JusticeSupportServices
55 WardClerk HHSͲHealthCareCampus
56 DayAwayProgramCoordinator HHSͲADRC $38,403$39,390$40,356$41,344$42,205$43,024$43,907$44,579$45,230$45,902$46,596$47,289$48,003$48,718$49,453$50,188$50,944$51,701
56 NutritionProgramManager HHSͲADRC $18.46 $18.94 $19.40 $19.88 $20.29 $20.68 $21.11 $21.43 $21.75 $22.07 $22.40 $22.74 $23.08 $23.42 $23.78 $24.13 $24.49 $24.86
56 CertifiedMedicationAide HHSͲHealthCareCampus
57 AdministrativeAssociateIIIVeteransServiceOffice $40,723$41,740$42,779$43,839$44,726$45,614$46,544$47,214$47,951$48,643$49,400$50,114$50,893$51,629$52,429$53,187$53,988$54,810
57 HHSͲADRC $19.58 $20.07 $20.57 $21.08 $21.50 $21.93 $22.38 $22.70 $23.05 $23.39 $23.75 $24.09 $24.47 $24.82 $25.21 $25.57 $25.96 $26.35
57 HHSͲChildrenServices
58 LicensedPracticalNurse HHSͲHealthCareCampus $43,171$44,222$45,356$46,470$47,394$48,360$49,327$50,041$50,818$51,554$52,352$53,129$53,928$54,747$55,566$56,406$57,247$58,108
58 OutreachCoordinator HHSͲADRC $20.76 $21.26 $21.81 $22.34 $22.79 $23.25 $23.71 $24.06 $24.43 $24.79 $25.17 $25.54 $25.93 $26.32 $26.71 $27.12 $27.52 $27.94
58 PretrialCaseWorker JusticeSupportServices
58 HHSͲChildrenServices
58 HHSͲBehavioralHealth
58 ProgramSupportAssociateII/LPN HHSͲPublicHealthServices
58 RecordsTechnician HHSͲAdministration
58 CountyClerk
58 RegisterofDeeds
58 Treasurer
59 AdministrativeAssistantIV JudicialDepartment
59 BehavioralHealthTechnician HHSͲBehavioralHealth $45,314$46,449$47,625$48,802$49,768$50,776$51,785$52,562$53,360$54,159$54,978$55,776$56,638$57,478$58,339$59,222$60,104$61,007
59 CourtClerkIClerkofCourts $21.79 $22.33 $22.90 $23.46 $23.93 $24.41 $24.90 $25.27 $25.65 $26.04 $26.43 $26.82 $27.23 $27.63 $28.05 $28.47 $28.90 $29.33
59 COMPASAssessor/TreatmentCourtCaseManager JusticeSupportServices
59 FacilitiesTechnicianI FacilitiesDepartment
59 ClerkofCourts
59 Finance
59 GrantProjectTechnician CommunityDevelopment
59 LandUse&ConservationsPlanningTechnicianI CommunityDevelopment
59 PretrialCaseManager JusticeSupportServices
59 Planning/GISTechnician CommunityDevelopment
59 ProgramCoordinator MedicalExaminer
59 SecondDeputy RegisterinProbate
60 AdministrativeAssistant Highway $47,583$48,781$49,978$51,239$52,268$53,318$54,369$55,209$56,028$56,869$57,730$58,570$59,453$60,356$61,259$62,184$63,129$64,053
60 CourtClerkII ClerkofCourts $22.88 $23.45 $24.03 $24.63 $25.13 $25.63 $26.14 $26.54 $26.94 $27.34 $27.75 $28.16 $28.58 $29.02 $29.45 $29.90 $30.35 $30.79
FinancialAssociateI
2024St.CroixCountyWageGridwith1%COLA
OfficeAssociate
AdministrativeAssociateII
ProgramSupportAssociateI
ProgramSupportAssociateII
SecondDeputy
2323
PayGrade PositionTitle Department Step3Step4Step5Step6Step7Step8
Market
Step9Step10 Step11 Step12 Step13 Step14 Step15 Step16 Step17 Step18 Step19 Step20
60 DiversionProgramCaseWorker DistrictAttorney'sOffice
60 EvidenceandRecordsCustodian Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices
60 ClerkofCourts
60 Finance
60 CommunityDevelopment
60 Sheriff'sOfficeͲJail
60 JudicialAssistant JudicialDepartment
60 LeadCOMPASAssessor/PretrialCaseManager JusticeSupportServices
60 LawEnforcementAssistant Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices
60 DistrictAttorney'sOffice
60 CorporationCounsel
60 JudicialDepartment
61 AdministrativeAssistanttotheCountyAdministrator Administration $50,440$51,701$52,982$54,306$55,398$56,512$57,625$58,507$59,390$60,272$61,175$62,100$63,024$63,990$64,915$65,902$66,910$67,898
61 ChildSupportSpecialistI ChildSupport $24.25 $24.86 $25.47 $26.11 $26.63 $27.17 $27.70 $28.13 $28.55 $28.98 $29.41 $29.86 $30.30 $30.76 $31.21 $31.68 $32.17 $32.64
61 EconomicSupportSpecialist HHSͲEconomicSupport
61 EmergencySupportServicesProgramCoordinator Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices
61 EmergencyTelecommunicator Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices
61 EmergencyTelecommunicatorReserves Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices
61 FacilitiesTechnicianII FacilitiesDepartment
61 CountyClerk
61 RegisterinProbate
61 RegisterofDeeds
61 CountyTreasurer
61 InformationTechnologySupportͲOperations InformationTechnology
61 LeadCourtClerk ClerkofCourts
61 LeadFinanceSpecialist Finance
61 LeadLegalAssistant DistrictAttorney'sOffice
61 RecyclingSpecialist CommunityDevelopment
61 SeniorFinancialAssociate Finance
61 WaterResourcesandOutreachSpecialist CommunityDevelopment
62 ActivityManager HHSͲHealthCareCampus $52,940$54,285$55,629$57,037$58,192$59,348$60,524$61,427$62,352$63,276$64,242$65,209$66,175$67,163$68,192$69,200$70,230$71,301
62 AssistantCountyVeteranServiceOfficer VeteransServiceOffice $25.45 $26.10 $26.74 $27.42 $27.98 $28.53 $29.10 $29.53 $29.98 $30.42 $30.89 $31.35 $31.82 $32.29 $32.78 $33.27 $33.76 $34.28
62 CCSProjectManager HHSͲCCS
62 ChildSupportSpecialistII ChildSupport
62 DiversionProgramCaseManagementSpecialist DistrictAttorney'sOffice
62 EmergencyPreparednessProgramSpecialist EmergencySupportServices
62 FacilitiesTechnicianIII Facilities
62 HighwayOperatorHighway
62 LandUse&ConservationPlanningTechnicianII CommunityDevelopment
62 LeadEconomicSupportSpecialist HHSͲEconomicSupport
62 MarketingCoordinator CommunityDevelopment
62 ParalegalCorporationCounsel
62 PropertyManager CommunityDevelopment
62 RealPropertyAnalyst CommunityDevelopment
62 SubstanceUseCounselorͲInTraining HHSͲBehavioralHealth
62 VictimWitnessLegalAdvocate DistrictAttorney'sOffice
62 VictimWitnessProgramSpecialist DistrictAttorney'sOffice
63 CaseManager HHSͲMultipleDivisions $55,608$56,995$58,423$59,894$61,091$62,310$63,549$64,495$65,482$66,469$67,457$68,465$69,494$70,524$71,574$72,667$73,738$74,852
63 EmergencyCommunicationsSystemsTechnician Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices $26.73 $27.40 $28.09 $28.80 $29.37 $29.96 $30.55 $31.01 $31.48 $31.96 $32.43 $32.92 $33.41 $33.91 $34.41 $34.94 $35.45 $35.99
63 ExecutiveAdministrativeAssistant HHSͲAdministration
63 FacilitiesOperationCoordinator Facilities
63 HighwayOperatorForeman Highway
63 InformationTechnologySpecialistͲEndͲPoint InformationTechnology
63 Mechanic Highway
63 NutritionProgramSupervisor HHSͲADRC
63 PublicHealthEducator HHSͲPublicHealthServices
63 RecordsSupervisor HHSͲAdministration
63 Welder Highway
64 ClerkofCourts $58,381$59,852$61,343$62,877$64,137$65,419$66,742$67,730$68,738$69,789$70,797$71,889$72,961$74,074$75,146$76,301$77,414$78,591
64 CommunityDevelopment $28.07 $28.77 $29.49 $30.23 $30.84 $31.45 $32.09 $32.56 $33.05 $33.55 $34.04 $34.56 $35.08 $35.61 $36.13 $36.68 $37.22 $37.78
64 DistrictAttorney'sOffice
64 ChildSupportCoordinator ChildSupport
64 ConservationPlanner CommunityDevelopment
64 DementiaCareSpecialist HHSͲADRC
64 DisabilityBenefitSpecialist HHSͲADRC
64 EarlyInterventionTeacher HHSͲChildrenServices
64 ElderBenefitSpecialist HHSͲADRC
64 EngineeringTechnicianIHighway
64 EnvironmentalHealthSpecialist HHSͲPublicHealthServices
64 FacilitiesSupervisorFacilitiesDepartment
FinancialAssociateII
LegalAssistant
FirstDeputy
AdministrativeServicesSupervisor
2424
PayGrade PositionTitle Department Step3Step4Step5Step6Step7Step8
Market
Step9Step10 Step11 Step12 Step13 Step14 Step15 Step16 Step17 Step18 Step19 Step20
64 InformationTechnologySpecialistII InformationTechnology
64 InmateEducationandProgramCoordinator Sheriff'sOfficeͲJail
64 JusticeSupportCenterCoordinator JusticeSupportServices
64 LandUsePlanner CommunityDevelopment
64 PublicHealthNutritionist HHSͲPublicHealthServices
64 PublicHealthSanitarian HHSͲPublicHealthServices
64 RegisteredNurse(Associates)HHSͲPublicHealthServices
64 SocialWorkerIHHSͲMultipleDivisions
64 SubstanceUseCounselor HHSͲBehavioralHealth
65 AccountingSupervisor Finance $61,890$63,423$65,041$66,658$67,961$69,347$70,713$71,805$72,877$73,969$75,062$76,196$77,330$78,507$79,662$80,860$82,099$83,318
65 AccountsReceivableSupervisor Finance $29.75 $30.49 $31.27 $32.05 $32.67 $33.34 $34.00 $34.52 $35.04 $35.56 $36.09 $36.63 $37.18 $37.74 $38.30 $38.87 $39.47 $40.06
65 ClinicalSubstanceUseCounselor HHSͲBehavioralHealth
65 ConservationPlannerII CommunityDevelopment
65 DiversionProgramSupervisor DistrictAttorney'sOffice
65 EmergencyTelecommunicationsSupervisor Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices
65 EngineeringTechII Highway
65 GISAnalystICommunityDevelopment
65 OccupationalTherapistIHHSͲChildrenServices
65 OperationsSpecialist Highway
65 PlannerCommunityDevelopment
65 PretrialServicesProgramSupervisor JusticeSupportServices
65 SpeechTherapist HHSͲChildrenServices
65 SurveyorIHighway
65 TalentAcquisitionSpecialist HumanResources
65 TreatmentCourtCoodinator JusticeSupportServices
65 VictimWitnessProgramSupervisor DistrictAttorney'sOffice
66 BehavioralHealthNurse HHSͲBehavioralHealth $64,999$66,616$68,297$69,978$71,385$72,814$74,263$75,398$76,511$77,667$78,822$80,019$81,217$82,414$83,654$84,914$86,175$87,477
66 ClinicalSubstanceUseCounselorͲClinicalSupervisor HHSͲBehavioralHealth $31.25 $32.03 $32.84 $33.64 $34.32 $35.01 $35.70 $36.25 $36.78 $37.34 $37.90 $38.47 $39.05 $39.62 $40.22 $40.82 $41.43 $42.06
66 GISAnalystII CommunityDevelopment
66 InformationTechnologyAnalyst(AV,EndͲpoint,Servers) InformationTechnology
66 InformationTechnologyAnalystͲAV InformationTechnology
66 InformationTechnologyAnalystͲEndͲpoint InformationTechnology
66 InformationTechnologyAnalystͲServers InformationTechnology
66 PublicHealthNurseHHSͲPublicHealthServices
66 PublicHealthNutritionManager HHSͲPublicHealthServices
66 PublicInformationOfficerͲCommunicationsSpecialist Administration
66 RegisteredNurse HHSͲHealthCareCampus
66 SocialWorkerII HHSͲMultipleDivisions
67 AssistantHighwaySuperintendent Highway $68,255$69,936$71,679$73,486$74,957$76,448$77,961$79,158$80,335$81,553$82,772$84,011$85,250$86,532$87,855$89,179$90,502$91,868
67 CaregiverSupportCoordinator HHSͲADRC $32.81 $33.62 $34.46 $35.33 $36.04 $36.75 $37.48 $38.06 $38.62 $39.21 $39.79 $40.39 $40.99 $41.60 $42.24 $42.87 $43.51 $44.17
67 ChildSupportAdministrator ChildSupport
67 ClinicalCoodinator HHSͲBehavioralHealth
67 DirectorofSocialServices HHSͲHealthCareCampus
67 EmergencyManagementManager Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices
67 Epidemiologist HHSͲPublicHealth
67 FacilitiesProjectManager FacilitiesDepartment
67 InHomeTherapist HHSͲChildrenServices
67 LeadSocialWorker HHSͲMultipleDivisions
67 MentalHealthProfessional HHSͲCCS
67 MentalHealthTherapist HHSͲBehavioralHealth
67 NurseEducator HHSͲHealthCareCampus
67 NurseSupervisor HHSͲHealthCareCampus
67 RegisterinProbate RegisterinProbate
67 SeniorPlanner CommunityDevelopment
68 BenefitsandHRISAnalyst HumanResources $71,637$73,444$75,272$77,162$78,696$80,272$81,889$83,108$84,368$85,629$86,931$88,192$89,515$90,860$92,246$93,612$95,019$96,448
68 CCSServiceDirector HHSͲBehavioralHealth $34.44 $35.31 $36.19 $37.10 $37.83 $38.59 $39.37 $39.96 $40.56 $41.17 $41.79 $42.40 $43.04 $43.68 $44.35 $45.01 $45.68 $46.37
68 EmergencyCommunicationsManager Sheriff'sOfficeͲSupportServices
68 HumanResourcesAdvisor HumanResources
68 HumanResourceandFinanceSystemAnalyst InformationTechnology
68 InformationTechnologyM365Administrator InformationTechnology
68 LandandWaterConservationAdministrator CommunityDevelopment
68 LandUseAdministrator CommunityDevelopment
68 ParksAdministrator CommunityDevelopment
68 ShopSuperintendent Highway
68 SurveyorII Highway
68 VeteransServiceDirector VeteransServiceOffice
69 AODASupervisor HHSͲBehavioralHealth $77,372$79,305$81,301$83,339$84,998$86,679$88,444$89,767$91,091$92,456$93,843$95,250$96,679$98,128$99,599$101,090$102,603$104,137
69 AssistantFinanceDirector Finance $37.20 $38.13 $39.09 $40.07 $40.86 $41.67 $42.52 $43.16 $43.79 $44.45 $45.12 $45.79 $46.48 $47.18 $47.88 $48.60 $49.33 $50.07
69 CountySurveyor Highway
69 EconomicSupportAdministrator HHSͲEconomicSupport
2525
PayGrade PositionTitle Department Step3Step4Step5Step6Step7Step8
Market
Step9Step10 Step11 Step12 Step13 Step14 Step15 Step16 Step17 Step18 Step19 Step20
69 FiscalManager Finance
69 HHSͲChildrenServices
69 HHSͲADRC
69 HHSͲCCS
69 InformationTechnologyNetworkEngineerͲSenior InformationTechnology
69 JailLieutenant Sheriff'sOfficeͲJail
69 JusticesServicesDirector JusticeSupportServices
69 Lieutenant Sheriff'sOffice
69 Planning&LandInformationAdministrator CommunityDevelopment
69 PublicHealthSupervisor HHSͲPublicHealthServices
70 AdultCommunitySupportServicesSupervisor HHSͲBehavioralHealth $85,103$87,246$89,431$91,658$93,507$95,355$97,288$98,738$100,229$101,721$103,254$104,788$106,364$107,960$109,578$111,216$112,897$114,599
70 ADRCAdministrator HHSͲADRC $40.92 $41.95 $43.00 $44.07 $44.96 $45.84 $46.77 $47.47 $48.19 $48.90 $49.64 $50.38 $51.14 $51.90 $52.68 $53.47 $54.28 $55.10
70 AssistantHighwayCommissioner Highway
70 BehavioralHealthSupervisor HHSͲBehavioralHealth/CCS
70 CampusDirectorofNursing HHSͲHealthCareCampus
70 CCSAdministrator HHSͲCCS
70 ChildrenServicesAdministrator HHSͲChildrenServices
70 Engineer Highway
70 FacilitiesDirector FacilitiesDepartment
70 FieldServicesCaptain Sheriff'sOffice
70 ITOperationsManager InformationTechnology
70 JailCaptain Sheriff'sOfficeͲJail
70 PublicHealthAdministrator/HealthOfficer HHSͲPublicHealthServices
70 SupportServicesCaptain EmergencySupportServices
71 HighwayPatrolSuperintendent Highway $90,229$92,477$94,788$97,183$99,095$101,069$103,128$104,662$106,216$107,813$109,452$111,069$112,729$114,431$116,153$117,897$119,683$121,447
71 BehavioralHealthAdministrator HHSͲBehavioralHealth $43.38 $44.46 $45.57 $46.72 $47.64 $48.59 $49.58 $50.32 $51.07 $51.83 $52.62 $53.40 $54.20 $55.01 $55.84 $56.68 $57.54 $58.39
72 HHSDeputyDirector HHS $99,263$101,742$104,263$106,868$109,557$112,288$115,103$117,981$120,943$123,947$127,035$130,229$133,464$135,481$137,518
72 CommunityDevelopmentDirector CommunityDevelopment $47.72 $48.91 $50.13 $51.38 $52.67 $53.98 $55.34 $56.72 $58.15 $59.59 $61.07 $62.61 $64.17 $65.13 $66.11
72 HealthCareCampusAdministrator HHSͲHealthCareCampus
72 HumanResourcesDirector HumanResources
72 InformationTechnologyDirector InformationTechnology
73 AssistantCorporationCounsel CorporationCounsel $104,200$106,805$109,494$112,225$115,019$117,897$120,859$123,884$126,972$130,124$133,401$136,741$140,144$142,245$144,388
73 ChiefDeputy Sheriff'sOffice $50.10 $51.35 $52.64 $53.95 $55.30 $56.68 $58.11 $59.56 $61.04 $62.56 $64.14 $65.74 $67.38 $68.39 $69.42
74 FinanceDirector Finance $109,431$112,141$114,956$117,834$120,775$123,821$126,888$130,061$133,317$136,657$140,060$143,569$147,161$149,367$151,594
74 CircuitCourtCommissioner JudicialDepartment $52.61 $53.91 $55.27 $56.65 $58.06 $59.53 $61.00 $62.53 $64.09 $65.70 $67.34 $69.02 $70.75 $71.81 $72.88
75 HighwayCommissioner Highway $114,893$117,771$120,712$123,737$126,825$129,976$133,233$136,573$139,976$143,485$147,077$150,732$154,514$156,825$159,199
$55.24 $56.62 $58.03 $59.49 $60.97 $62.49 $64.05 $65.66 $67.30 $68.98 $70.71 $72.47 $74.29 $75.40 $76.54
76 CorporationCounsel CorporationCounsel $120,628$123,653$126,762$129,913$133,170$136,489$139,913$143,401$146,993$150,648$154,430$158,274$162,245$164,682$167,161
76 HHSDirector HHSͲAdministration $57.99 $59.45 $60.94 $62.46 $64.02 $65.62 $67.27 $68.94 $70.67 $72.43 $74.25 $76.09 $78.00 $79.17 $80.37
90 CountyAdministrator Administration $156,804$160,753$164,766$168,883$173,127$177,434$181,887$186,404$191,089$195,858$200,752$205,773$210,920$214,093$217,286
$75.39 $77.29 $79.21 $81.19 $83.23 $85.30 $87.45 $89.62 $91.87 $94.16 $96.52 $98.93 $101.40 $102.93 $104.46
HealthandHumanServicesSupervisor
2626
AdditionalCompensationCategories
Departments Facilities EmergencySupport LAW Family ROD IT Medical Highway HealthCenterCampus
Services Jail &Child Examiner
OnCall 1.752.002.252.00NonͲExempt 3.502.00
2.25Exempt
CallͲIn 2hour 1hourminimumonline 2hour 5.00perhourforanyshift
minimum Exemptearnstraight 2hourminimuminperson minimum thatispickedup72hours
timeover40hours Exemptearnstraight beforethestartoftheshift
timeover40hours 2.50ifpickedupafterthat
$2.00hourpickupweekend 3.00perhourforanyshift
shiftnottheirsfrom pickedupwhenFTE.2Ͳ.499
2pmFridayͲ11pmSunday 5.00perhourwhenFTEis
greaterthan.500
ShiftDifferential ShiftAPremium=0
6pmͲ6am 0.30ShiftAWeekend$2/hr
ShiftBPremium$.50/hr
6pmͲ10pm 0.40ShiftBWeekend$2.5/hr
10pmͲ2am 0.60ShiftCPremium$1/hr
2amͲ6am 1.00ShiftCWeekend$3/hr
NightShiftIncentive 5.00
SpecialPayRates WeekendWarriorPay
InterpretingStipend 8.00Work36weekendhours
AbstratctorStipend 1.50paidfor40hours
TrainerPay 2.00
FieldTraining 2.00
SergeantPay 2.00
OTSergeantPay 3.00
TempForeman 3.00
Reserve/AuxiliaryDeputy 23.05(75%ofstartingpatroldeputy)
ChargeNurse 2.00
HiringBonus $5006months+$250@1year
ReferralBonus $500referralbonus
PerDiems $1500payperiodME
$300monthChiefDeputy
Mileage IRSRate
Scene 3hours@$150
PhoneReport $25perphonereport
Investigation $75perhourafter3hours
InvestigationReport $150perreport
PermitSigning $60perpermit
CTScan $75perscan
2727
Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
51110 SALARY&WAGES 32,777,49533,906,13434,941,92734,941,92733,547,84935,990,27137,100,52737,934,60740,489,45742,139,001
51220 OVERTIME 1,346,1801,440,3981,431,7441,431,744977,190977,1901,013,7501,017,0001,026,0001,124,250
51230 ONCALLPAY 60,77967,58375,73275,73283,11983,11960,00065,50065,50065,500
CONTRACTFORSERVICES ͲͲ173,660ͲͲͲͲ
OTHERPAYCLASSES 288,568903,001942,164942,164463,480598,838693,800895,370758,557765,456
51310 PTOINCENTIVE 108,162136,245181,526181,526158,196149,078126,675140,00082,000164,500
TotalWages 34,581,18436,453,36137,573,09337,573,09335,403,49437,798,49638,994,75240,052,47742,421,51444,258,707
51510 SOCIALSECURITY 2,618,4572,696,3292,702,8642,702,8642,697,0552,870,6152,933,0243,005,0043,195,7463,342,248
51520 RETIREMENTͲEMPLOYERSHARE 2,398,2662,660,7172,651,8002,651,8002,471,1302,767,0822,806,6212,839,2983,181,1723,493,763
51530 DENTALINSURANCE 57,83771,62790,41790,41756,48596,730121,844128,468132,810108,510
51540 HEALTHINSURANCE 7,316,0957,578,5598,705,1288,705,1288,000,0159,443,3719,940,38710,836,85110,893,44010,407,160
51545 HRALIABILITY Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ581,565 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ
51550 DISABILITYINSURANCE 106,423101,958112,406112,40699,444107,799110,935113,631121,296126,355
51560 WORKER'SCOMPENSATION 512,718536,573563,730563,730486,604529,926555,593577,050611,121638,365
51570 EMPLOYMENTPHYSICALS 843ͲͲͲ1,3781,3781,3781,378ͲͲ
51580 LIFEINSURANCE 47,77545,83749,60349,60342,44045,89547,10247,55550,63052,582
51590 UNEMPLOYMENT 15,66833,84215,59515,595 Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ Ͳ
TotalFringes 13,074,08213,725,44214,891,54314,891,54314,436,11615,862,79616,516,88417,549,23518,186,21518,168,983
NetWagesandFringes 47,655,26650,178,80352,464,63652,464,63649,839,61053,661,29255,511,63657,601,71260,607,72962,427,690
834WͲ2's2019 849WͲ2's2020 849WͲ2's2021 873WͲ2's2022
33,107,188.5834,925,282.9035,473,973.5235,975,797.68
2828
2024 County Administrator Recommended Budget
Ken Witt | October 12, 2023
29
Presentation Outline
•Budget Process & Schedule
•Budget Priorities
•Strategic Goals
•Financial Condition of St. Croix County
•Debt Review
•Major Changes
•Revenues
•Expenses
•Staffing Changes
•2024 Employee Benefit Changes
•Mill Rate and Taxpayer Impact
•2025 Budget Forecast
30
Budget Process & Schedule
Committee of the Whole
reviews budget priorities
with Department Heads
March
Capital Project requests to
Finance Director, CIP Team
starts review. County
Board adopts budget
priorities.
May
CIP Team recommends
capital projects to County
Administrator, reviews
CIP at Standing
Committees.
June
Departments start working
on operating budget
request. Committee of the
Whole on CIP.
July
County Administrator,
Finance Director,
Department Heads meet
to review operating
budget requests.
August
Standing Committees
review of operating
budget requests.
September
Committee of the Whole
review of the County
Administrator
recommended budget.
October
Public Hearing on budget
and approval of tax levy.
November
31
Budget
Priorities
Approved
May 2, 2023
32
Strategic Goals
Community
Well‐Being
•Promote an all‐inclusive health and public safety environment.
•Have conversations with community stakeholders about support for the most
vulnerable in our community.
Public
Infrastructure
•Help provide access to broadband for every St. Croix County resident and business.
• Maintain high‐quality County highways in a safe, sustainable, and efficient manner.
•Serve our growing population by providing well‐designed spaces that meet the needs
of the County.
33
Strategic Goals ‐Continued
Natural
Resources
•Improve and protect the water quality throughout St. Croix County.
•Expand the enforcement of land use ordinances.
•Improve and develop County Parks and Trails.
Service
Delivery
•Improve the way we offer services.
• Increase awareness of the services we offer.
•Improve the employee experience and recruitment efforts for St. Croix County.
34
Financial Condition – Equalized Value
‐
2,000,000,000
4,000,000,000
6,000,000,000
8,000,000,000
10,000,000,000
12,000,000,000
14,000,000,000
16,000,000,000
18,000,000,000
1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 2018 2022
Equalized Value Trend
0.00%
1.00%
2.00%
3.00%
20
1
0
20
1
1
20
1
2
20
1
3
20
1
4
20
1
5
20
1
6
20
1
7
20
1
8
20
1
9
20
2
0
20
2
1
20
2
2
20
2
3
20
2
4
Net New Construction
35
Population Growth
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2023
St. Croix County Population
Population
36
Debt Review
•St. Croix County is Aa1
rated (2nd highest
possible rating)
•Debt is structured to
decrease in steps to
provide taxpayer relief or
space for future debt
issues to offset tax rate
impact
St. Croix County
Debt Retirement Schedule ‐ Current
2014A 2015A 2016A 2018A 2019A 2020A 2022A
GO Bonds GO Bonds GO Bonds GO Bond GO Bond GO Bond GO Bond
Year (CIP) (Health Center) (Health Center) (Highway) (Jail) CIP Refinanced GC Addition TOTAL
2024 1,486,538 678,493 358,770 1,888,170 509,363 427,849 5,623,281 10,972,464
2025 681,180 915,870 1,884,495 502,888 427,183 6,363,156 10,774,772
2026 683,493 917,795 1,867,620 471,638 427,413 6,386,131 10,754,090
2027 685,430 922,895 1,854,285 470,538 6,199,831 10,132,979
2028 686,311 927,595 1,859,428 459,288 6,161,531 10,094,153
2029 691,049 936,845 1,861,468 379,088 5,721,331 9,589,781
2030 689,580 940,030 1,865,230 356,613 5,679,031 9,530,484
2031 691,880 941,765 1,866,589 350,813 5,131,531 8,982,578
2032 688,040 946,935 1,865,843 340,063 5,084,531 8,925,412
2033 688,040 950,430 1,867,868 334,149 4,934,456 8,774,943
2034 692,320 952,410 1,872,458 332,895 4,931,656 8,781,739
2035 690,880 957,758 1,874,480 316,555 4,925,556 8,765,229
2036 1,878,798 409,035 4,864,416 7,152,249
2037 1,880,270 400,200 4,843,244 7,123,714
2038 1,885,144 391,175 4,774,494 7,050,813
2039 273,308 4,696,319 4,969,626
2040 4,618,681 4,618,681
2041 4,534,175 4,534,175
2042 4,573,975 4,573,975
St. Croix County Debt Retirement Schedule ‐Current
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Debt Review
•The upticks in debt
service levy are due to
construction projects:
•2016 Nursing Home
•2019 Highway
•2022 Government Center
•As the value of the County
grows, the debt is spread
out to more properties
and decreases.
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Debt Service Levy Rate
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Major Changes
Major Revenue Sources Major Expenditure Uses
Net New Construction/TIF 2.9% 920,648
Library Levy 624,585
Shared Revenues 753,487
Sales Tax 1,100,000
Interest Earned 450,000
Transporation Charged for Service 740,700
Insurance Recoveries 625,000
5,214,420
New Positions 1,900,000
Employee Compensation 900,000
Operating Expenses/Inflationary Pressure 850,000
Insurance Program 965,000
Library Levy 624,585
5,239,585
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Budgeted Revenues
Net New Construction and
Library Levy
Sales Tax
State Shared Revenues
Charges to State and others
Interest and Insurance
Recoveries
Budgeted Revenues 2023 2024
Budget Recommended Change
Property Taxes 43,683,274 45,100,429 1,417,155
Other Taxes 11,826,152 12,935,878 1,109,726
Intergovernmental 16,598,725 16,802,277 203,552
Permits, Fines, Penalties 862,000 831,000 (31,000)
Charges for Services 20,238,738 20,347,214 108,476
Transportation Charges 8,969,933 9,710,633 740,700
Miscellaneous 2,327,480 3,404,100 1,076,620
Internal Service Funds 12,005,000 12,340,000 335,000
Fund Balance Applied 3,794,890 3,893,505 98,615
120,306,192 125,365,036 5,058,844
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Revenue Sources
Property Taxes
36%
Sales and Other Taxes
10%
Other
3%
Grants & Aid
14%
Charges for Services
16%
Transportation Charges
8%
Internal Service Fund Transfers
10%
Fund Balance
3%
Revenue Sources
Property Taxes Sales and Other Taxes Other Grants & Aid Charges for Services Transportation Charges Internal Service Fund Transfers Fund Balance
41
Revenue Sources – HHS & Highway
Property Taxes
30%
State and Federal
Aid
37%Charges for Services
32%
Other
1%
HHS Revenue Sources
Property Taxes State and Federal Aid Charges for Services Other Surplus Applied
Property Taxes &
Reg Fees
38%
State and Federal
Aid
16%
Charges for
Services
45%
Other
1%
Highway Revenue Sources
Property Taxes & Reg Fees State and Federal Aid Charges for Services Other
42
Revenue Sources – Public Safety & General Government
Property Taxes
96%
State and Federal
Aid
2%
Charges for
Services
2%
Public Safety Revenue Sources
Property Taxes State and Federal Aid Charges for Services
Taxes
58%
State and Federal
Aid
16%
Charges for
Services
11%
Other
15%
General Government Revenues
Taxes State and Federal Aid Charges for Services Other
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Budgeted Expenses
Inflation and Growth
Insurance Programs
Sheriff
Children Services
Land & Water
Budgeted Expenses 2023 2024
Budget Recommended Change
General Government 15,338,676 16,169,364 830,688
Internal Service Funds 13,305,000 14,270,000 965,000
Capital Projects 3,584,000 3,665,000 81,000
Public Safety 15,990,276 17,986,088 1,995,812
Health & Human Services 35,557,551 36,102,129 544,578
Highway 19,517,516 19,669,429 151,913
Education and Recreation 2,346,573 2,991,913 645,340
Conservation and Development 3,754,060 3,526,651 (227,409)
Debt Service 10,912,540 10,984,462 71,922
120,306,192 125,365,036 5,058,844
Library
44
Expense Distribution
General Govt
13%
Internal Service Funds
11%
Capital Projects
3%
Public Safety
14%
Health Human Services
29%
Highway
16%
Conservation/Recreation
5%
Debt
9%
Expense Distribution
General Govt Internal Service Funds Capital Projects Public Safety Health Human Services Highway Conservation/Recreation Debt
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Expenses by Category
Salaries
34%
Benefits
14%
Service/Supplies
40%
Capital
3%
Debt Service
9%
Expenses by Category
Salaries Benefits Service/Supplies Capital Debt Service
46
Staffing Changes
•Position Exchanges (22.7 FTE)
•Community Development – Financial Associate I for Financial Associate II
•Community Development –Water Resource & Outreach Specialist for Water Resource Specialist
•Community Development – Property Manager for Property Manager II
•Community Development – Property Manager for Property Manager III
•Facilities – Facilities Technician for Facilities Supervisor
•HHS ADRC – Dementia Care Specialist for Benefits Specialist/Case Manager
•HHS ADRC –Benefits Specialist/Case Manager for Caregiver Support Coordinator
•HHS ADRC –Benefits Specialist/Case Manager for HHS Supervisor ADRC
•HHS BH – Clinical Abuse Counselor for Lead Social Worker
•HHS BH –Program Support Associate I for Program Support Associate II
•HHS CCS – Social Worker II for Lead Social Worker
•HHS PH –Program Support Associate I for Program Support Associate II (4.9 FTE)
•HCC – Licensed Practical Nurse for Certified Medication Aide (2 FTE)
•HHS ADRC to HHS BH –Benefit Specialist/Case Manager for Social Worker/Case Manager (3 FTE)
•HHS CCS to HHS BH – Adult Community Support Services Supervisor and half Health and Human Services Supervisor
CCS for Behavioral Health Supervisor (1.5 FTE)
•HHS CCS to HHS BH –Mental Health Therapist (0.3 FTE)
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Staffing Changes ‐Continued
•Positions Added (21.125 FTE)
•Child Support – Child Support
Coordinator
•Community Development –Parks Laborer
(seasonal 1.5 FTE)
•Corporation Counsel – Deputy
Corporation Counsel
•HHS ADRC –Social Worker II (0.475 FTE)
•HHS ADRC – Information and Assistance Specialist/Social Worker
•HHS BH –Social Worker/Case Manager
•HHS BH –Mental Health Therapist
•HHS CS – Ongoing Child Protection Case
Manager/Social Worker
•HHS CS –Case Manager/Social Worker
•HHS CS –Program Support Specialist II
•HHS PH –Program Support Associate (0.3
FTE)
•Justice Support Services –Substance
Screener
•Justice Support Services –Data Entry
Specialist (0.6 FTE)
•Medical Examiner –CT Technologist (0.25
FTE)
•Sheriff Office – Investigator
•Sheriff Office –Primary Service Deputy (8
FTE)
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Staffing Changes ‐Continued
•Positions Eliminated (2.492 FTE)
•HHS ADRC –Nutrition Program Cook (0.975 FTE)
•HHS ADRC –Nutrition Program Aide (0.517 FTE)
•HHS PH – Public Health Nurse
•Net Total of 18.633 FTE Added
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Authorized FTEs
560
5%, 590
2%, 603
1%, 612
3%, 631 0%, 630
1%, 638 0%, 639
3%, 658
500
520
540
560
580
600
620
640
660
680
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Authorized FTE's
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2024 Employee Benefit Changes
•Health Insurance Changes
•Implemented dual choice health plan with traditional or high deductible HSA
option
•1% Increase in Premiums –lower than health insurance inflation of 8‐9%
•Reduced employee tier options from three to two tiers (family or single)
•Dental Insurance (75% employee premium funded)
•Premiums Increasing an average of 8%
•Delta Dental Network –self funded
•WRS Contribution Rate
•General Employee Category up from 6.80% to 6.90%
•Protected Employee Category up from 13.22% to 14.32%
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Mill Rate History
•Mill rate $2.83 per
thousand dollars of
equalized value
•8.37% decrease in mill
rate
•11th consecutive year
of mill rate decrease
•Lowest recorded rate
over the past 50 years
St. Croix County Historic Mill Rate
$0.00
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025
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Mill Rate
Comparison
•Mill rate is 8th lowest out of 72
Counties
•St. Croix County mill rate is $1.90
lower than the state average
•37% below the state average
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OZAUKEEWAUKESHAONEIDAWASHINGTONVILASDANECHIPPEWAST CROIXRACINESAWYERLA CROSSEBURNETTGRANTWALWORTHOUTAGAMIEEAU CLAIREDOORBROWNJEFFERSONWASHBURNBAYFIELDMARINETTESAUKPOLKKENOSHAMARATHONMILWAUKEECOLUMBIADOUGLASBARRONOCONTOWINNEBAGOSHEBOYGANFORESTDODGESHAWANOWOODCALUMETMONROEPORTAGEMANITOWOCGREENPIERCEVERNONLINCOLNFOND DU LACIRONBUFFALOJUNEAUROCKLANGLADEJACKSONGREEN LAKEIOWAWAUSHARAADAMSTREMPEALEAUFLORENCEASHLANDWAUPACAPEPINDUNNCRAWFORDKEWAUNEELAFAYETTERUSKPRICEMENOMINEECLARKMARQUETTERICHLANDTAYLOR
2021 Mill Rate Comparison
$5.18 average
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Per Capita
Comparison
•Average tax levy is $395.24
per person in St. Croix
County
•Per Capita St. Croix 19th
lowest out of 72 Counties
•24% below the state average
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OZAUKEEGRANTWAUKESHAWASHINGTONRACINECHIPPEWALA CROSSEMILWAUKEEOUTAGAMIEBROWNEAU CLAIREDANEJEFFERSONWOODVERNONMARATHONMANITOWOCMONROEST CROIXDODGEDOUGLASSHAWANOCALUMETWINNEBAGOMARINETTEKENOSHASHEBOYGANFOND DU LACPORTAGEONEIDAROCKBARRONGREENPIERCECOLUMBIASAUKLAFAYETTEJUNEAUCLARKLINCOLNCRAWFORDJACKSONASHLANDPOLKTREMPEALEAUBUFFALOOCONTODUNNWAUPACALANGLADEWALWORTHRUSKIOWARICHLANDKEWAUNEEPEPINMENOMINEETAYLORFORESTBURNETTWASHBURNSAWYERBAYFIELDWAUSHARAPRICEGREEN LAKEVILASADAMSMARQUETTEIRONFLORENCEDOOR
2021 Per Capita Levy
$520.26 average
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Tax Bill Impact
•Net New Construction
plus two TIF closures
•Fund Balance to reduce
debt
•Library levy dollars are
up but the library levy
rate applied to non
library communities is
down from .0002427 to
.0002044
•Mill Rate down 8.37%
•Equalized Value up 12%
2023 2024
Actual Proposed Percentage Dollar
County Tax Levy:Budget Budget Change Change
County Operating Levy $31,794,257 $32,714,905 2.90% $920,648
Debt Service Levy 10,712,540 10,584,462 ‐1.20%‐$128,078
Special Purpose Levies 1,176,477 1,801,062 53.09% $624,585
$43,683,274 $45,100,429 3.24% $1,417,155
Mill Rate (Taxes per $1,000 Valuation):
County Operating Levy 2.244508 2.049698 ‐8.68%
Debt Service Levy 0.756249 0.663152 ‐12.31%
Special Purpose Levies 0.083053 0.112843 35.87%
3.083811 2.825692 ‐8.37%
Equalized Valuation Reduced by TID Value 14,165,354,900 15,960,844,400 12.68%
Median Home Value 264,100 282,100 6.82%
County Taxes 814.43 797.13
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2025 Budget Forecast
•Tax Levy Rate will continue to decline
•Net New Construction circa $750,000
•Sales Tax Growth $500,000
•Add 1‐2 New Positions
•Health Insurance Premium Increase of 5%
•Step Increase with Average Increase of 2%
•Debt Service Flat
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Circuit Court – Probate/Juvenile Court
Provide efficient, effective and expeditious administration of justice and ensure equal access to court
services.
*Guardianships: each year the Probate office monitors over 550 ongoing adult and minor guardianship
files for accounting and reporting purposes pursuant to statute.
** All other juvenile files: adoptions, termination of parental rights and juvenile injunctions.
Other circuit court case filings may be shown on the Clerk of Circuit Court department overview page.
2017: traffic intake calendar moved to Circuit Court Commissioner’s calendar
2023** court hearings shown through July 31, 2023
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2021
2022
2023toJuly31
542 568 583 339
6267 6272 6449
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FamilyCourtCommissioner CircuitCourtCommissioner
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
5959
Highlight of Department Activities
x Supported the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) which increases the efficacy of
CHIPS (child in need of protection or services) proceedings and dramatically improves services to at
risk children placed outside of the home
x Court Officials, Register in Probate staff and Children’s Dept staff participated in Judicial Education
Training with Children’s Court Improvement Program to “integrate best practices, data-centered
case management and cross-system collaboration” to further support families
x The number of high profile criminal cases continues to increase creating additional strain on Court
resources and staff time
x Overcame challenges associated with onboarding two new staff persons in busy Judicial office
2024 Budget Changes
x Modest increase to postage and copy expense budget to ensure adequate funding for necessary
department functions
x Increase to Law Clerk program to provide legal research assistance to Court Commissioner as Court
Officials face a greater demand for decisions in complex legal matters. In addition, the
Commissioner’s time is now heavily weighted to Court related functions and his availability to do
research and writing has significantly diminished. This is based on the growing case loads.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Circuit Court: mandated service, not a program
x Department focuses on cost savings measures overall by limiting spending to support responsible
use of county resources without sacrificing quality of services delivered.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Circuit Court
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Counties have circuit court
judges and court
commissioners; all perform
statutory / constitutionally
mandated circuit court
functions
Yes Wis. Stat. Chps. 753, 757;
Supreme Court Rules Court Officials handle all aspects of Court
proceedings high
Term of office - 6 years and
until the successor is elected
and qualified, commencing
with the August 1 next
succeeding the election
CJCC - Community Justice
Collaboration Council
No Mission Statement: The Community Justice
Collaborating Council (CJCC) exists to promote the
safety of the citizens of St. Croix County and provide
direction, leadership, and vision for an improved
high
Register in Probate can act as
the Clerk of Juvenile Court
Yes Wis. Stat. § 851.72(7), § 48.04 Perform the duties of clerk of the court assigned to
exercise jurisdiction in child protection and youth
justice proceedings
high Essential service
Probate files: case file
management, docket, keep
minutes
Yes Wis. Stat. § 851.72; Chps 851-
879
Responsible for the administrative oversight,
coordination and management of the Probate
Office and the probate court
high Essential service
Emergency detention,
guardianship and juvenile files:
case file management, docket,
keep minutes
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 51, 53-55, Ch. 48
and 938 Case management oversight according to
established guidelines high Essential service
Collect filing and other fees Yes Wis. Stat. § 814.66
Collect statuatory fees for filing, copies and other
services such as record searches and wills for
safekeeping
high Essential service
Appeals Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 808
Adhere to Court of Appeals procedures and
timelines to transmit Circuit Court records to the
3rd District of the Court of Appeals
high Essential service
6363
6464
Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Clerk of Court - 1220
The Clerk of Court’s Office provides administrative and record keeping services to the circuit courts and the
citizens of St. Croix County. The Clerk of Court’s Office is committed to providing timely assistance, ensuring
equal access to court services, treating users of the court system with respect and dignity, and enhancing public trust
and confidence in the court system.
Revenue collected through the State Debt Collection Program includes money owed to victims, the State of
Wisconsin and St. Croix County.
The below chart does not include Traffic Cases:
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MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
STATE DEBT COLLECTION PROGRAM REVENUE COLLECTED
2023 THROUGH AUGUST 2022 2021 2020 - COVID 2019 2018
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CASE FILINGS BY YEAR AND CASE TYPE
TRAFFIC CASES NOT INCLUDED
CRIMINAL FELONIES CRIMINAL MISDEMEANORS CRIMINAL TRAFFIC
FORFEITURES JUVENILE ORDINANCES CIVIL
SMALL CLAIMS FAMILY PATERNITY
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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400
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1200
1400
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ORDINANCES
CIVIL SMALL CLAIMS FAMILY PATERNITY
ANNUAL FILINGS BY CASE TYPE
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020-COVID 2021 2022 THROUGH 7-20-2023
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Highlight of Department Activities
x Continue to devote time and resources on collection of unpaid debt through the State Debt Collection
program.
x Staff retention continues to be a challenge.
2024 Budget Changes
x Increase interest and court fees and costs revenue by turning over outstanding debt to the State Debt
Collection program.
x Increase court appointed attorney expenses due to Supreme Court rule that raised the minimum compensation
rate, increased demand for services and fewer public defender appointments.
x Increase legal services and other professional services due to increasing demand for guardian ad litem services
as well as psychological evaluations and mediation.
x Increase overtime due to staff retention challenges.
x Increase interpreter expense due to growing demand for rare language interpreters as well as other interpreters
in general including interpreting teams needed for multi-day jury trials.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Continue turning over outstanding debt to the State Debt Collection program.
x Provide prompt, knowledgeable and efficient customer service to our customers and justice partners.
x Recruit, hire, train and retain employees and provide them with resources to be successful.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Clerk of Courts
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Custodian of the Record-Clerk
of Court to keep court papers,
books and records
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.40(2) & 799.10
and Supreme Court Rules
Clerks of circuit court are required to maintain
records of all documents filed with the courts, keep
a record of court proceedings, keep records of liens
and money judgments, and collect various fees,
fines, and forfeitures ordered by the court of
specified by statute. Clerks of circuit court must
allow reasonable access to court records and
maintain the confidentiality of records and set forth
by statute and court order. File, enter, record and
keep such other papers, books and records as are
required by law. Keep a record called certificate lists
and write or copy in the record a list of all
certificates issued by the clerk to witnesses,
interpreters, jurors, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and
deputy clerks, stating the persons to whom issued,
the number, date and amount of each certificate.
high Essential service
Keep judgment and lien docket Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.40(2) and (3) &
Ch. 779 and 806 and Supreme
Court Rules
Clerks of circuit court are required to keep a
judgment and lien docket of all money judgments
of the court, transcripts from judgment and lien
dockets of other Wisconsin courts and of federal
courts, warrants for unemployment insurance and
warrants for delinquent Wisconsin income or
franchise taxes. in addition, keep a judgment and
lien docket of all claims for liens filed by prime
contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, service
providers, and laborers and all claims filed for log,
mining and maintenance liens.
high Essential service
Responsibilities regarding
Court Finances
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.40(2), 799.25 &
Ch. 814
Clerks of circuit court are required to keep a record
of all payments ordered by the court under
973.05(4) or 778.30 (1) to be paid to the clerk of
circuit court. Pay monthly to the treasurer for the
use of the state, the state's percentage of the costs,
fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814 that are
required to be paid on each civil action, criminal
action, and special proceeding filed during the
preceding month and pay monthly to the treasurer
for the use of the state the percentage of court
imposed fines and forfeitures that are required by
law to be deposited in the state treasury. Pay
monthly to the treasurer the amounts required by
s.302.46(1) for the jail assessment surcharge.
high Essential service
Provide public with
information regarding the
circuit court's small claims
system.
Yes Wis. Stat. §799.09 Information regarding the existence, location and
hours of the circuit court's small claims system shall
be disseminated and publicized throughout the
county by the clerk of court. Each county shall
produce and make available to all litigants in small
claims actions publications explaining the
procedures to be followed by litigants in small
claims actions.
high Essential service
7070
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Clerk of Courts
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Appoint and revoke deputy
clerks
Yes Wis. Stat. §59.40(1)(a) and
Supreme Court Rules
Every clerk of the circuit court shall appoint one or
more deputies and the appointments shall be
approved by the majority of circuit judges for the
county, but shall be revocable by the clerk at
pleasure, except in counties having a population of
750,000 or more. The appointments and revocations
shall be in writing and shall be filed in the clerk's
office. The deputies shall aid the clerk in the
discharge of the clerk's duties. In the absence of the
clerk from the office or from the court, the deputies
may perform all the clerk's duties; or in case of a
vacancy by resignation, death, removal or other
cause the deputy appointed shall perform all such
duties until the vacancy is filled.
high Essential service
Management of the circuit
court jury system
Yes Wis. Stat. §59.40(2) and Ch. 756
and Supreme Court Rule 73
The clerk of circuit court, if delegated by and under
the supervision of the judge responsible for
administering the jury system, may select and
manage juries under policies and rules established
by the judges in that circuit court. Duties include
qualifying, summonsing, managing, monitoring and
paying jurors.
high Essential service
Process appeals Yes Wis. Stat. § 808 A final judgment or a final order of a circuit court
may be appealed as a matter of right to the court of
appeals unless otherwise expressly provided by law.
The clerk must follow Court of Appeals procedures
and timelines to transmit records.
high Essential service
Court exhibit management and
retention requirements
Yes Supreme Court Rule 72 The court records custodian shall receive, manage
and retain all exhibits offered in to their custody for
the retention periods in stated in SCR 72.01(45),
(46). Once the period of retention has expired, they
are to dispose of them according to SCR
72.01(45)(46) on at least an annual basis. When
disposing of exhibits, notation on the inventory list
must state if the exhibit was destroyed, relocated,
transferred of returned. Inventory list must be kept
for five years.
high Essential service
Procure, schedule and pay
interpreters
Yes Wis. Stat. §885.38 £If the court determines that a party, victim, or
witness has limited English proficiency and that
an£interpreter£is necessary, the court shall advise the
person that he or she has the right to a
qualified£interpreter£at the public's expense.
high Essential service
Court file maintenance and
retention requirements
Yes Supreme Court Rule 72 The court records custodian may destroy records in
their custody after the minimum retention periods
in SCR 72.01 expire and after offering the record to
the State Historical Society.
high Essential service
Reimbursement for court
appointed attorneys
Yes Wis. Stat. § 814.29 and
977.08(3)
The courts are required to provide court-appointed
attorneys to parties that do not qualify for a public
defender and have been determined to be indigent.
high Essential service
7171
7272
Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Medical Examiner – 1240
Mission Statement
The St Croix County Medical Examiner’s office will provide independent, quality death investigations for
families and communities, using advanced forensic science along with compassion and objectivity. In addition, we will work collaboratively with various public health and safety organizations to reduce preventable deaths.
Service and Operational Trends
Highlight of Department Activities
•We continue to collaborate with the public in awareness projects pertaining to addiction andmental health and violent deaths..
•The cost saving and potential for revenue looks very promising
•Mens overall Health and Wellness
•Currently we have 35,559 individules living in the county over the age of 60 with about twelvethousand living alone.
•Preparing for the increase of capacity will mean an increase in budget. This office cannot control
the death rate, only respond to it. Utilizing technology in our scientific investigation will be a
cost saver in the long run. We will keep a close eye on growth and planning.
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Medical Examiner Activity by Year
Deaths Autopsies Death certificates
73
2024 Budget Changes
•The complexity of the case load has changed significantly since the end of pandemic. Mens
health continues to be impacted. Increases in complex cases from drug overdoses, to violence
impacts the department.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
•As our population continues to grow, we are developing a system and process that helps the
department build capacity at a fiscally responsible pace. As the department continues to build
capacity and continues to deliver to the citizens of St Croix County, a science-based investigation
when determining cause and manner. That is what the expectation is when you add in it isprojected that 80% of the WI folks are choosing cremation we need to make sure ourinvestigations meet the needs and are science based. Preparing for the future means looking to
partners to collaborate to meet our mandated needs while being fiscally responsible and
ensuring that all those we serve are treated with dignity and respect.
74
75
76
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Medical Examiner
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Investigation of Deaths yes 979.01 Investigations of Deaths high death reporting
ME Operations yes 59.38 Medical Examiners and assisstants high operations
Death Statistics yes 69.18 collection of statistics high death certificate statistics
7777
7878
Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Justice Support Services - 1250
Justice Support Services exists to promote the safety of the citizens of St. Croix County and provide
direction, leadership, and vision for an improved justice system.
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2017* 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023**
Number of TAD Clients Served in Treatment Court
(Diversion Program Included)
0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00% 100.00% 120.00%
Appearance Rate
Arrest Free Rate
Violent Arrest Free Rate
Pretrial Outcome Measures for 2023
Q2 Q1
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
Key:
*OWI Court not started until 2018.
**Data through 8/9.
7979
Highlight of Department Activities
The Justice Support Services Department is guided by the principles of the Community Justice
Collaborating Council (CJCC), in particular bringing together stakeholders from across county
government. In 20234, Justice Services looks to continue building a civilian-run model for pretrial
services with industry best practices in mind. Much of this work involves using an evidence-based
assessment tool to identify appropriate conditions for pretrial release. As part of this best practices
operating standards for pretrial services, Justice Services continues to work with the Center for Effective
Public Policy (CEPP)/Advancing Pretrial Policies and Research (APPR) as a learning site and receive
technical assistance from their staff. This designation continues to provide Justice Services with technical
and implementation assistance until the middle of 2023. Starting in January 2023, Justice Services took
over the facilitation of Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), which is a cognitive-behavioral program
offered to justice-involved persons and has been running consistent groups since that time.
Justice Services continues to collaborate with other county government departments. In July 2023,
Justice Services helped write a grant which was awarded in the amount of $243,000.00 through the
Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services (DHS) to continue offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to
individuals in jail suffering from substance use disorder. In February 2023, Justice Services cowrote an
article with the Child Support Division on the need for continued investment in child support, which was
published in the Wisconsin Counties Association magazine.
Justice Services also houses the Adult Treatment (drug) Court for the county. As part of Treatment
Court, an annual request for Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) funding is prepared. For FY 2022,
a competitive grant proposal was put together and awarded to the county. This began a five-year non-
competetive grant cycle where funding will be requested each year. For FY 2024, again, a pre-
application phase was added by the WI Dept. of Justice and was due in August 2023. This has been
completed and we are asking for the same amount of support as in 2022 ($179,000.00). Starting in
August 2023, Justice Services began a partnership with UniverCity Year through UW-Madison where
graduate students from the university are placed with communities to work on collaborative projects.
2024 Budget Changes
As Justice Support Services continues to rebrand itself from the law enforcement (Sheriff’s Department)
to the civilian-run model, the budget has become clearer and in line with industry best (evidence-based)
practices.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
Justice Support Services continues to collaborate with various departments to meet the public safety,
accountability, and change needs of justice-involved persons in the county. Our department operates
not only with county funding but also grants and other partnerships with outside agencies. The services
we offer are grounded in evidence-based and best practice standards.
8080
81
82
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Justice Support Services
SERVICE MANDATED
YES/NO STATUTORY AUTHORITY DESCRIPTION
PRIORITY
(Low,
Medium,
High)
SERVICE LEVEL
CJCC
Community Justice
Collaborating Council
No Section 14.019, Executive Order
#41
Order creating CJCCs in the state. Medium This body is collaborative and
makes recommendations for
improvements in the justice
system.
Adult Treatment Court
Treatment Alternatives and
Diversion (TAD)
No WI Act 25 (2005) Established the TAD Program. High This grant also helps to fund
diversion program and drug
testing.PretrialMonitoring/Supervision No Chapter 969 Dictates bail/conditions of release.High Justice Support Services
monitors individuals released
on pretrial bail with conditions.
8383
8484
Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
District Attorney - 1310
The mission of the St. Croix County District Attorney’s Office is to vigorously and effectively represent people of
the State of Wisconsin and St. Croix County through aggressive and fair prosecution, ensuring impartial and
balanced justice that holds people accountable for their actions, and to search for truth.
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400
600
800
1000
1200
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Court Case Types Filed by Year
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
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2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
Victims Witnesses
NO. VICTIM'S & WITNESSES PROVIDED
SERVICES
2018
2019
2020
2022
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Enrolled in
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Successfully
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Revoked from
Program
On average, cases under a DJOC or Diversion Agreement are for a period of 12-24
months.
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
8585
Highlight of Department Activities
x Collaborated with the courts to provide appropriate supervision levels for all participants in the Diversion
Program. Throughout this year, we continued to incorporate proper evidence-based practices including
incentives and sanctions for behavior.
x Collaborated with staff in the Justice Services Center to establish procedures for managing testing violations.
x Continued modification and examination of Victim/Witness policies and procedures as it relates to Marsy’s
Law, a constitutional amendment passed in May 2020.
2024 Budget Changes
x Increase in fees for expert witnesses from $2,000 to $15,000 due to the number of pending homicide cases
and other case types set for jury trial in 2024 requiring expert witness testimony.
x Eliminated $35,000 in legal services for a part-time CHIPS prosecutor. Effective January 1, 2024 this case
type is going to be handled by Corp Counsel to lessen the caseload for the Department.
x Addition of a 1.0 FTE Legal Assistant position and 1.0 FTE Diversion Program Case Management Specialist.
While it is understood that these positions are at #14 and #15 on the list of budget priorities for 2024, these
positions are significantly needed in our department.
The last Legal Assistant position was added in 2004. The increase in the number of cases referred to our
office, the passage of Marsy’s Law and the growing use of digital evidence (e.g. body camera, video
surveillance, cellphones, etc.) are the driving factors behind this request. This increase in workload of both
our professional and administrative staff is creating delays entering referrals, filing complaints and producing
discovery.
The Diversion Program has grown significantly over the past 10 years. The Diversion Program has 2.5
employees with the last new position (.50) added in 2014. Caseloads for Diversion Program staff are higher
than that of Probation. Stringent requirements of participants in the program has also lead to significant time
spent with participants. As a result, the Department has had to limit the number of defendants allowed in
program.
x There is uncertainty regarding the reimbursement rate from the Department of Justice for the 2024
Victim/Witness budget. However, projections from the state indicate a reimbursement rate of 50% which
would result in an increase in revenue of approximately $20,000 compared to last year’s budget.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Continually looking for improvements to work flow internally within the department and with other county
departments/justice partners resulting in cost savings to the county.
8686
87
88
Mandated and Discretionary Services - District Attorney
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Prosecution of adult and
juvenile crimes and
ordinance violations
occuring in St. Croix County
Yes Wis. Chapter 968 The St. Croix County District Attorney
represents the State of Wisconsin and the
residents of St. Croix County in the prosecution
of criminal cases brought by local law
enforcement agencies and various state
agencies. The District Attorney is also
responsible for the prosecution of county and
state traffic violations in St. Croix County,
ordinance violations, and matters brought
under the Juvenile Code.
High Legal Assistants in the
District Attorney's Office are
tax levy funded;
Prosecutors and the
majority of the computer
equipment is funded by the
state. Revenue of
approximately $35,000 paid
by defense counsel and pro
se defendants for discovery.
Victim/Witness Program Yes Wis. Chapter 950 Assistance to victims and witnesses of adult
and juvenile criminal acts as listed in Basic Bill
of Rights for Crime Victims
High
Approximately 50% tax levy
funded; Other 50% is grant
funded through DOJ.
Legal Advocate Program No NA The Legal Advocate assists individuals who are
seeking to file a petition for a temporary
restraining order and injunctions, provides
ongoing services to victims of crimes arising
from violations of restraining orders and also
to domestic abuse victims.
High
$41,729 in funding annually
provided through Victims of
Crime's Act (VOCA) Grant
Diversion Program No NA The Diversion Program offers low to medium
risk offenders the opportunity to avoid a
criminal record by undertaking conditions that
will benefit the offender, victim and the
community as a whole. The program
supervises low to medium risk offenders
(similar to probation) in an attempt to promote
positive behavior change, to minimize loss to
victims of these crimes through payments of
restitution, to reduce the burden on the court
and allow resources to be devoted to more
violent, high risk offenders.
High 1.0 FTE Diversion Program
Case Management
Specialist funded by TAD
grant. The remaining 1.50
positions are tax levy
funded. Approximately
$18,500 in revenue
generated from fees paid by
defendants to participate in
program.
Monitor State and Federal
Legislation
No Monitor legislation affecting changes to
criminal and juvenile law and rights of victims.
Medium Quarterly
Annual Performance
Evaluations
No District Attorney evaluates County direct
reports which includes the Victim/Witness
Program Supervisor, Diversion Program
Supervisor and Administrative Services
Supervisor; The Program Supervisors and
Administrative Services Supervisor evaluate
their direct reports.
Low Annually; Embedded in the
County's Oracle system
Search Warrant and
Document Subpoena
Review
Yes Wis. Stats. 968.12 and
968.135
Review Search Warrants and Document
Subpoenas requested by law enforcement in
the investigation of cases to ensure the search
warrants are being properly and effectively
utilized.
High Daily
8989
9090
Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Child Support Department - 1330
To help families become self-sufficient by establishing and enforcing child support orders.
Highlight of Department Activities
x We met 3 of the 4 performance measures. We were shy by 1.94% for arrears collection.
x Awarded SAVES (Safe Access for Victims’ Economic Mobility) Grant referred to as WINS (WI Network for
Safety). We will be establishing protocol and training to staff when working with families effected by domestic
violence. Our goal will be to support families with the tools to empower themselves and the resources to assist
the whole family.
x Staff continue to volunteer on Federal and State committees to lead the Child Support Program toward
improvements and advance technologies. This ensures our mission is successful.
2024 Budget Changes
x Created a Child Support Coordinator position to focus on case management to ensure efficiencies.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Continued collaboration with Justice Services, Restorative Services, Turningpoint, and Behavior Health.
$786,740.00
$763,907.00
$838,494.00
$838,494.00
$452,158.00
$431,963.00
$1,070,635.00
$959,116.73
REVENUE
EXPENSES
Revenue and Expenses
2024 Prediction
2023 YTD
2023 Adopted
2022
$14,967,743 $10,893,811 $15,000,000
2022 $14,967,743
2023 YTD $10,893,811
2024 Prediction $15,000,000
Child Support Collections
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
9191
92
93
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Child Support
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Administration of the child
and spousal support
program
Yes Wis. Stats. § 49.22 & Title IV-
D of Federal Social Security
Act
Implementation and administration of the
Child and Spousal Support, Establishment of
Paternity, and Medical Support Liability
Programs.
high 2022 Participants served =
9,775
Establish paternity, medical
support liability programs &
enforce child support
collections
Yes Wis. Stats. § 59.53(5) & Title
IV-D of Federal Social
Security Act
Provide all appropriate child, spousal, and
medical support services, and paternity
establishment services to all cases
appropriately referred from public assistance
programs including Kinship Care, Wisconsin
Works, Work Experience for Non-custodial
Parents, Medical Assistance and to all cases
involving other eligible individuals who apply
for IV-D services.
high Caseload average 541
Work program f/k/a
Crossroads for Success by
St. Croix County Child
Support Agency. This
program is an innovative
employment success
program for child support
participants. Our Agency
coordinates services with
our Regional Child Support
Liaison through Workforce
Resources (WRI) a/k/a Job
Center.
No Wis. Stats. § 59.53(5) & Title
IV-D of Federal Social
Security Act
Collaborate with participants, CS Liaison and
Workforce Resources to provide employment
and job readiness activities/program
enrollments for participants in the CS program
who are not employed and have an obligation
to pay child support.
low Specialists discuss the work
program with eligible
participants and refer them
to WRI.
Establish & Maintain
Cooperative & Service
Agreements
Yes IV-D Federal Financial
Participation (FFP) match
per 45 CFR § 304.21
Cooperative Agencies must segregate Title IV-
D program activities from non-Title IV-D
program activities. As required under federal
regulations, each Cooperative Agreement must
include attachments that reflect the actual
duties, performance standards, methodology
for determining costs and procedures for
billing, and the budget for conducting IV-D
activities.
medium Sheriff, Clerk of Court,
Family Court Commissioner,
District Attorney &
Corporation Counsel
Customer Service Yes Wis. Stats. § 59.53(5) & Title
IV-D of Federal Social
Security Act
Assist and respond to inquiries from IV-D
participants, collaborating agencies (internal &
external), Attorney’s and Courts, including
those inquiries related to centralized child
support services including but not limited to
non-enforcement cases [NIVD], BCS [Bureau of
Child Support], BRO [Bureau of Regional
Operations] & OCSE [Office of Child Support
Enforcement]).
high
Maintain KIDS (Kids
Information Data System),
Documentation and
Financial Records
Yes IRC 6103 & IRC 7213; Wis.
Stats. § 59.53(5) & Title IV-D
of Federal Social Security
Act
Appropriately and accurately document actions
performed; meet all case activity federal
timelines; comply with the applicable Federal
and State laws and Department regulations
concerning confidentiality of participants and
case records including records maintained on
KIDS; comply with all Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) procedures and safeguards; enter court
orders, maintain and update balance
information; manage collections and receipts
within 5 days.
high
9494
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Child Support
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Establish, maintain and
follow polices and
procedures.
Yes Wis. Stats. § 59.53(5) & Title
IV-D of Federal Social
Security Act
Follow all Department’s Administrator’s Memo
Series, the Child Support Bulletins, the Bureau
of Child Support Letters, the Wisconsin Child
Support Policy Manual, the Wisconsin Child
Support Forms and Documents Manual, the
Wisconsin Child Support Report Manual, and
the CS Partner Resources Page, State and
Federal corrective action plans, and other
audits and compliance reviews as applicable.
medium
Annual Budget Yes Wis. Stats. § 59.53(5) & Title
IV-D of Federal Social
Security Act
Required to prepare and present budget to
County Administrator
medium
Manage staff and perform
Annual Performance
Evaluations
Yes Follow County, State and
Federal Policies
For my direct reports (8), built into Oracle ERP
system. Supervise and hire staff.
medium
WINS=Wisconsin's Network
for Safety. This is Federal
award through SAVES=Safe
Access for Victims'
Economic Security
Demonstration Grant
Yes Wisconsin’s Network for Safety (WINS) in Child
Support, will address the needs to: 1) Ensure
families have safe and full access to child
support and parenting time services; 2)
Remedy the underreporting of DV in the child
support system; 3) Enhance case management
strategies to manage interactions with
survivors and perpetrators; 4) Strengthen ties
between state, tribal, and local service
providers; and 5) Enable children and families
to thrive financially and to live violence-free
lives.
High Child Support Specialist II
CHILD: Choosing Healthy
Interactions, Lives &
Decisions Course
No The mission of the Bureau of Child Support’s
CHILD Course is to empower teens and young
adults to make healthy life decisions by
increasing their understanding of the
emotional, financial, and legal realities of
parenting.
The vision of the Bureau of Child Support’s
CHILD Course is that all Wisconsin youth and
young adults are empowered to make healthy
decisions about their lives.
low Administrator is on
Committee
Early Intervention Efforts No Early intervention actions or strategies to
increase child support payments.
low One (1) Specialist in Focus
Group
Child Support
Modernization Project
(CSM)
No Develop a program that expands the ability of
State and partners to provide efficient quality
service to customers while ensuring that
families and children receive financial and
medical support
low Two (2) Specialists involved
in the project.
9595
9696
Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Sheriff’s Office – 2110, 2510, 2600, 2700
The mission of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office is to enhance the quality of life in St. Croix County by
working collaboratively with our public safety partners and community members to honorably safeguard
the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the citizens we serve. This is accomplished by providing
quality emergency communications service to the public and emergency service providers; enforcing the
law with integrity and fairness; supporting local governments in preparedness, response, and recovery
efforts; and providing for a safe environment for residents and visitors.
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Hazardous Materials Training
Fire/EMS Law Enfor.Public Works
0
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40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Emergency
Communications
Call Activity
Non-911 Calls 911 Calls Incidents Tracked
9797
Highlight of Department Activities
Field Services
x Meeting increased demands from municipalities and townships to provide law enforcement
services
x Began preparation for the building expansion by relocating the impound lot and moving
equipment off-site. Continue to purge and archive long term records storage to minimize the
Sheriff’s office footprint
x Incorporated new body-worn and in-squad camera system
Support Services
x New recording server in-service capturing audio of phone and radio
x CAD to CAD implementation between St. Croix County and Allina Communications for EMS
x NG911 project was completed with the State of Wisconsin
x All-Hazard Mitigation Plan update grant with Wisconsin Emergency Management to remain
eligible for FEMA mitigation grant funding.
Corrections
x Changed medical and mental health providers to provide more hourly coverage. St. Croix County
HHS is the mental health provider, so inmates have more integrated care and access to County
services
x Recruitment and hiring continues to be a challenge to reach minimum staffing levels
x Implemented a new cell check and body camera system to help ensure all inmate observation
checks are completed in a timely manner and documented appropriately
x Implemented a consortium program for inmates with direct access to Badgercare and other
health care services
x Preparing for addition of rail screen on second tier, may have to house some inmates out of
County
2024 Budget Changes
x Increase in wages, equipment and operating expenses due to 5 additional positions added by
County Board
x Subscription costs for law enforcement software and programs continues to increase
x Replacement of equipment such as Tasers, jail radios, handguns
x Meeting increased demands re: in-state and out-of-state transports
x Increased focus on physical and emotional wellness, peer support, and community outreach
following the murder of Deputy Kaitie Leising
x Recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Justice as 2022 ICAC Affiliate of the Year
x Addition of a 4th K9 handler team
x Purging and consolidation of records, evidence, and equipment ahead of a 10-month
displacement during the building expansion
x Increased recruitment efforts as a result of the addition of 1 investigator and 5 primary services
positions
9898
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x The Sheriff’s office continues to work with employees to offer flexibility in work hours, when
possible, support efforts to cross-train duties and offer specialized training/education. Service
Delivery Goal #1 Improve the way we offer services
x Working cooperatively with HHS to implement the MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)
program Community Well Being Goal #1 Provide an all inclusive health & Pubic Safety
Environment
9999
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Sheriff's Office
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Emergency Management
Develop, adopt and implement an
Emergency Management Plan & Program
that is compatible with state plan of
emergency management
Yes Wis. Stat. § 323.14(1)(a)(1)Ongoing duties of EM addressing legal
standards of care and due diligence in
providing and meeting public expectations
for public safety. Federal/State grant
funding requires specific plan of work
responsibilities.
High Planning
Coordinate information related to the Local
Emergency Planning Committee
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.54(8), 323.60(2)(f),
323.60(3)
Carry out requirements of committee under
federal act.
High Planning
Provide assistance in developing hazardous
response plans under EPCRA
Yes Wis. Stat. § 323.60(3)(a) Oversees development of County-wide
Strategic HazMat Plan, Tier II facilities in
county, and update of off-site plans with
extremely hazardous substances.
High Planning
Each County Board shall designate a head of
Emergency Management
Yes Wis. Stat. 323.14(1)(a)2 Emergency Management Director/Manager High Partial Discretion
LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) Yes Wis. Stat. 323.14(1)(a)(3)Requirement under the Emergency Planning
and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA).
It is a Committee with intereset in hazmat
planning to help communities protect
public health and safety and the
environment from chemical hazards.
Medium Planning and
response
If the governing body of a local unit of
government declares an emergency under
323.11 and intends to make use of volunteer
health care practitioners, as specified in
257.03, the governing body or its agent,
shall, as soon as possible, notify the Dept. of
Health Services of this intent
Yes Wis. Stat. 323.14(3)(a)Registering volunteers with the state for
proper credentialling and purposes of
reimbursement and claims relating to labor
provided.
High Response &
Recovery
The emergency management plans shall
require the use of the incident command
system by all emergency response agencies,
including local health departments, during a
state of emergency declared under 323.10 or
323.11
Yes Wis. Stat. 323.15(1)(a)A common interoperable approach to
sharing resources, coordinating and
managing incidents, and communicating
information. It is a standardized approach to
the command, control, and coordination of
on-scene incident management. Federal
government requires use of ICS to structure
a response to disaster scenarios.
High Planning and
Response
The head of Emergency Management for
each county shall coordinate and assist in
developing city, village, and town emergency
management plans within the county,
integrate the plans with the county plan,
advise the department of military affairs of all
emergency management planning in the
county and submit to the adjutant general
the reports that he or she requires, direct,
and coordinate emergency management
activities throughout the county during a
state of emergency, and direct countywide
emergency management training programs
and exercises.
Yes Wis. Stat. 323.15(1)(b)The county emergency management office
is the coordinating and assisting agency for
emergency management activities. All levels
of government share the responsibility to
for working together in preventing,
preparing for, responding to, and recovering
from the effects of an emergency or disaster
incident.
High Planning,
Response and
Recovery
Assist local units of government and law
enforcement agencies in responding to
disaster.
No Wis. Stat. § 323.14(3)(b)Unless specified by law, the role of any
county department or agency, including
emergency management division, an
emergency declared under this chapter,
assists local units of government and local
response agencies in responding to a
disaster or imminent threat of a disaster of
any nature or cause.
High Response
108108
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Sheriff's Office
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Provide the WEM Administrator with a
written notice of intent to apply for the
Wisconsin Disaster Fund (WDF) within 30
days of a disaster.
Yes WEM is designated as agency responsible
for administering WDF and developed a WI
Administrative Rule, WEM 7, for this
purpose. WDF is a state-funded program
designed to reimburse local governmental
units for costs imposed by a disaster event
when FEMA PA is not available.
High Recovery
Implement the local emergency response
plan upon notification of the release of a
hazardous substance.
Yes Wis. Stat. 323.60(3)(a)County-wide Strategic Hazmat Plan. Per WI
Statute, all substances within St. Croix
County, that could be accidentally released,
pose a threat, or be harmful to human
health, safety, animals, crops, water systems
or other elements of the environment, are
subject to public information.
High Response
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Operate, manage and maintain a Countywide
Public Safety Radio Communications System
Yes Wis. Stat. § 256.35(2)(b)Provide reliable emergency communications
county-wide communiction county-wide
Including backup power, tower
infrastructure and transport
High Partial Discretion
Provide uninterrupted 9-1-1 Emergency
Service for the citizens of St. Croix County
Yes Wis. Stat. § 256.35(2)9-1-1 equipment resides at both the
primary and backup PSAP Centers providing
redundancy
High Partial Discretion
Provide telephonic assistance on
administering CPR
Yes Wis. Stat. § 256.35(2m)(b) Dispatchers are certified in CPR and
Emergency medical dispatching. Both are
required for 9-1-1 grants in State of Wi.
High No discretion
Provide timely dispatching for a total of 37-
Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Agencies
for St. Croix County
Yes Wis. Stat. § 256.35(2)(b) Provide reliable emergency communications
county-wide communiction county-wide
Including backup power, tower
infrastructure and transport
High Partial Discretion
Serve as the warning authority for severe
weather and other threats to the safety and
property of citizens, responders and
employees
No Coordinate with National Weather Service
and local municipalities to activate
emergency alert sirens during severe
weather and other disasters
High Full Discretion
Administrative Support
Front desk coverage No Law Assistant to meet with the public and
address any requests for service
Med Partial Discretion
Transcription No Transcribes audio recordings of voluntary
interviews, custodial interviews and other
audio related evidence. Also transcribes
officer reports on case by case basis.
Low Full Discretion
Warrants/injunctions/property records Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.27(4), (5), (9)Sheriff's Office is the clearing house
between judicial branch and law
enforcement when legal process is ordered
by the courts
High No discretion
State crash reporting Yes Wis. Stat. § 83.013(1)Respond to and record all reportable
crashes
High No discretion
Entry of case specifics, citations, accidents Yes Wis. Stat. § 83.013(1) Maintain a database of case activities and
reports
High Partial Discretion
Record checks, report requests, DVD & CD
requests
Yes Wis. Stat. § 19.35 When appropriate, release agency records
to requestors.
High Partial Discretion
Mail processing No Distribute incoming mail and deliver
outgoing mail to County Clerk.
Low Partial Discretion
Vehicle maintenance reporting Yes SCC Ordinance- Ch. 2 Retain a record of County owned vehicle
maintenance data
Low No discretion
Traffic Safety Commission Yes Wis. Stat. § 83.013(1) Mandated committee to review highway
safety and accident data
High No discretion
Record Retention Yes SCC Ordinance – Ch. 2 Maintain records according to Federal, State
and local ordinance
High No discretion
General accounting – monthly bills, Monies,
etc.
Yes SCC Ordinance – Ch. 2 Maintain records according to Federal, State
and local ordinance
Med No discretion
Financial reporting Yes SCC Ordinance – Ch. 2 Maintain records according to Federal, State
and local ordinance
Med No discretion
Audit of funds, grants, etc.Yes SCC Ordinance – Ch. 2 Maintain records according to Federal, State
and local ordinance
Med No discretion
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Sheriff's Office
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Patrol Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.28(1), 349.02
Water patrol – DNR reimbursed Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.27(11) Conduct operations within the county and,
when the board so provides, in waters of
which the county has jurisdiction under
s.£2.04£for the rescue of human beings and
for the recovery of human bodies.
High Partial Discretion
Snowmobile patrol – DNR reimbursed Yes Wis. Stat. § 349.02 and Wis. Stat. § 350 Enforces snowmobile laws, responds to
emergencies and patrols trails to maintain
safe environment
High Partial Discretion
Training (24 hours/officer) Yes Wis. Stat. §165.85(4)(a)(7)(a) Officers must attend minimum amount of
training each year to maintain certification
High No discretion
Officer Basic Recruit Certification Yes Wis. Stat. § 165.85(4)(a)(1) Officers must be certified to be a police
officer in the State
High No discretion
Body Camera Use No Wis. Stat. § 165.87 If L.E. uses body cameras, they are
mandated to publish policy onagency
website and retain data for minimum
periods of time
Medium Partial Discretion
ERU (Emergency Response Unit)No Sheriff's unit with special training, tactics
and equipment to respond to critical
incidents involving barricaded subjects,
hostage situations and other high risk calls
High Full Discretion
Project Lifesaver No Program providing radio tracking bracelets
to vulnerable citizens that wander
Medium Full Discretion
Auxiliary deputies No Reserve Deputies that provide extra
coverage, work special details, and provide
inmate transports
High Full Discretion
K9 No Canines are a tool used by the Sheriff's
Office to search for missing persons,
apprehend violent offenders and search for
illegal narcotics or other items
Medium Full Discretion
Accident reconstruction No Special trained and equipped investigators
to determine factors of vehicle crashes
Medium Full Discretion
Dive Team Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.27(11) Conduct operations within the county and,
when the board so provides, in waters of
which the county has jurisdiction under
s.£2.04£for the rescue of human beings and
for the recovery of human bodies.
High Partial Discretion
Township contracts No Provide local contracted patrol for
Townships
Low Full Discretion
Prescription drug program No Offer a secure location to citizens to dispose
of unwanted prescription drugs and deliver
them to the Wisconsin Department of
Justice for distruction
Low Full Discretion
Sheriff Posse No Volunteers program of mounted Sheriff
Posse for search and rescue and community
outreach
Low Full Discretion
Chaplain program No Volunteer Champlain program assisting with
death notifications and counseling services
to Sheriff's Office
Medium Full Discretion
INVESTIGATIONS
Drug treatment program No Assign and office to liason with the Courts
for the drug treatment program/court
Medium Full Discretion
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Sheriff's Office
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Drug task force No Cooperative agreement between local
police, Pierce and Polk Counties to combine
resources to combat illegal narcotics use
and distribution
Med Full Discretion
Evidence tech/Property room Yes Wis. Stat. § 177.13, 968.18, 968.19,
968.20
1 FTE assigned to Evidence Custodian High Partial Discretion
Ballistic Vest grant program No 50 % Reimbursement grant for Ballistic
Vests
Medium No discretion
Sexual Assault Response Team No Cooperative response to victims of sexual
assault for forensic medical examination,
victim rights and suspect examinations
High Full Discretion
Public Relations/ Community Outreach No Participation in St. Croix County Fair,
National Night Out, K-9 demonstrations,
Shop w/ a Cop, Stop Substance Abuse
Calendar program.
Low Full Discretion
COURT SERVICES
Court service officers Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.27(3)Attend upon the circuit court held in the
sheriff's county during its session, and at the
request of the court file with the clerk
thereof a list of deputies for attendance on
the court. The court may by special order
authorize additional deputies to attend
when the court is engaged in the trial of any
person charged with a crime.
High Partial Discretion
Transport Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.27(3) Transport persons by order of the Court High No discretion
Civil process Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.27(4), (5), (9), (12) Personally, or by the undersheriff or
deputies, serve or execute all processes,
writs, precepts and orders issued or made
by lawful authority and delivered to the
sheriff.
High No discretion
Government Center (Courthouse) Security
Screening
Yes Resolution 43 (2014) by County Board
establishing enhanced security
screening at the Government Center
2 contracted security screeners High Agency
Discretion
Fingerprinting Yes Wis. Stat. § 165.83, 165.84 Offer civilian fingerprint services Low Agency
Discretion
CORRECTIONS - JAIL
Huber No Wis. Stat. § 303.08 Any person sentenced for a crime may be
granted Huber privilages for a number of
reasons decribed in law
Medium Full Discretion
Electronic Home Monitoring No Wis. Stat. § 302.425 A county sheriff or a superintendent of a
house of correction may place in the home
detention program any person confined in
jail
Medium Full Discretion
Mental Health Yes Wis. Stat. § 302.38, 350.09, 350.18,
350.19, 350.20
Provide inmate mental health services High Partial Discretion
Medical Yes Wis. Stat. § 302.38, 350.09, 350.18,
350.19, 350.20
Provide inmate medical services High Partial Discretion
AODA Programming No Program Coordinator does AODA Low Full Discretion
Provide meals Yes Wis. Stat. § 302.37, 350.09(6)Provide inmate meals High Partial Discretion
Laundry/Sanitation/Inmate
uniforms/property bags/mattresses
Yes Wis. Stat. § 302.37, 350.08 RISE laundry services High Agency
Discretion
Canteen Yes Wis. Stat. § 350.27 Turnkey corrections Medium Agency
Discretion
Recreation Yes Wis. Admin Code § 350.33 Provide adequate recreation space and
programming to inmates
Medium Partial Discretion
Instructional aids – Religious programming Yes Wis. Stat. § 302.24, Wis. Admin Code §
350.32
Inmates shall have the opportunity to
participate in practices of their religious
faith consistent with existing state and
federal statutes.
Medium Partial Discretion
Instructional aids – Reading materials Yes Wis. Stat. § 302.24, Wis. Admin Code §
350.32
Inmates shall have the opportunity to
participate in practices of their religious
faith consistent with existing state and
federal statutes.
Medium Partial Discretion
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Sheriff's Office
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Education Yes Wis. Stat. § 302.365(1)(a)(3)Offer programms for education High Partial Discretion
Volunteers No Offer volunteer programs to inmates for
education and outreach
Medium Full Discretion
Fire Safety Yes Wis. Admin Code § 350.19 The jail shall have policies and procedures
relating to£fire£safety
High Partial Discretion
Training (24 hours/officer)Yes Wis. Stat. § 165.85(4)(b)(7)Minimum training hours High No discretion
Jail staff uniforms Yes Wis. Stat. § 302.20 Staff Uniforms Low Agency
Discretion
Security system – Guard walk Yes Wis. Adm. Code 350.18(3)The jail shall have a system providing for
well-being checks of inmates. Each
observation shall be documented.
Medium Partial Discretion
Jailer Certification Yes Wis. Stat. § 165.85 (4)(b)(1)Basic Jailer Certification High No discretion
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Corporation Counsel - 1320
To provide quality legal services in all civil matters to the County Board of Supervisors, its committees, boards and
commissions, as well as all County departments and offices.
1248.5
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1145
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187.5
131
149.75
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Termination of Parental Rights Child Support Enforcement
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Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Highlight of Department Activities
x Mental Commitments and Emergency Detentions
x Guardianship and Protective Placement
x Termination of Parental Rights
x Child Support and Paternity Matters
x Ordinance Enforcement, including Prosecution of County Zoning Violations
x In Rem Tax Deed Foreclosure
x Drafting/Review of Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts
x Legal Advice Related to the Duties of the County Board, County Officers and Departments
2024 Budget Changes
x Increase in total budget due to an additional Assistant Corporation Counsel position being added to the
office.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Continue Revenue for Representation of Termination of Parental Rights Cases
x Continue Revenue for Representation of Child Support Cases
x Continue Revenue for Representation of Guardianship Cases
x Revenue for Representation of Children in Need of Protection & Services (CHIPS) Cases
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Corporation Counsel
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Represent Interests of the
Public in Civil Commitment
Proceedings (Mental Health,
Drug Dependency, and
Alcohol)
Yes Wis. Stat. § 51.20(4) The attorneys represent the public interest in
processing cases involving individuals placed
under an Ch. 51 Emergency Detention.
Processing cases includes attending probable
cause hearings and final hearings, which are
either court trials or jury trials.
1 In 2022, Corporation
Counsel represented the
interests of the public in 85
involuntary civil
commitment cases resulting
in 35 involuntary
commitments or settlement
agreements.
Represent Interests of DHHS
in Guardianship and
Protective Placement
Proceedings
Yes Wis. Stat. § 55.02(3) The attorneys represent the public interest in
processing cases involving guardianship and
protective placements. Processing cases
includes attending hearings for temporary and
permanent guardianship, protective placement,
and annual WATTS reviews.
1 In 2022, Corporation
Counsel represented DHHS
in 42 guardianship and/or
protective placement cases.
A total of $4,950 was
collected as attorney fees in
these cases, which is
revenue to St. Croix County.
Corporation Counsel also
reviews placement of
individuals under protective
placement on an annual
basis. In 2022, 76 petitions
for annual reviews were
filed.
Legal Advice to County
Officials, Committees,
Boards, and Commissions
No Wis. Stat. § 59.42(1)(c) Corporation Counsel provides the St. Croix
County Board of Supervisors, committees, and
departments with sound legal advice regarding
policy-making, policy implementation, day-to-
day operations, as well as strong leadership
and representation in all civil litigation, dispute
resolution, and negotiation situations.
2 Corporation Counsel
dedicates a significant
amount of time researching
an array of legal issues
involving the County,
County Officials, Boards,
Committees, and
Commissions.
Advise and Assist Treasurer
with Foreclosures/Tax Liens
No Wis. Stat. § 59.42(1)(c) Corporation Counsel represents the St. Croix
County Treasurer in In Rem Tax Foreclosure
cases.
Corporation Counsel
represents the Treasurer for
In Rem Tax Foreclosure, per
Resolution No. 666 (2004).
In 2022, 30 parcels were
filed, 25 parcels paid the
property taxes, and 5
parcels were foreclosed.
Represent the County in
Civil Actions
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.42(1)(c) Corporation Counsel represents St. Croix
County in most Civil litigation cases.
2 Corporation Counsel
represents St. Croix County
in various types of Civil
litigation cases.
Preparation of Documents
for Court Actions
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.42(1)(c) Corporation Counsel and support staff prepare
and file documentation for court cases and
uploads to CCAP.
2 The attorneys and support
staff prepare and file the
Circuit Court
documentation for court
actions.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Corporation Counsel
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Enforce Zoning
Codes/Septic System
Violations
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.42(1)(c) Corporation Counsel represents the St. Croix
County Community Development Department
in zoning violation cases.
4 Corporation Counsel
represents the Community
Development Department
in cases that involve civil
court actions, including
litigation, regarding zoning
violations of the St. Croix
County Ordinances.
Assist in Labor Negotiations No Corporation Counsel assists in the WPPA labor
negotiations every three years between the
Union and the Sheriff's Office.
Every 3 years a new WPPA
contract is negotiated
between the Union and
Sheriff's Office. Corporation
Counsel assists by giving
legal advice and drafting
the contract for execution.
Review/Creation of
Contracts, Agreements, and
Leases
No Wis. Stat. § 59.42(1)(c) Corporation Counsel reviews and helps create
contracts, agreements, and leases for an array
of projects for every department throughout
St. Croix County.
Corporation Counsel
reviews
contracts/agreements/lease
s on behalf of the
departments entering into
contracts on behalf of St.
Croix County.
Establishes Paternity,
Enforces Child Support
Collections, and Represents
the Child Support Agency in
Court Proceedings
Yes Wis. Stat. §§ 49.22(7) and
59.53(6)
Corporation Counsel represents the St. Croix
County Child Support Agency in paternity and
child support cases.
3 In 2022, Corporation
Counsel attorneys devoted
a total of 1,145 hours to
child support establishment
and enforcement resulting
in approximately $60,000 of
revenue to St. Croix County,
which is credited to the
Child Support Agency.
Represents Interests of the
Public in Termination of
Parental Rights Proceedings
Yes Wis. Stat. § 48.09 Corporation Counsel represents the St. Croix
County Children Services Department in
termination of parental rights cases.
1 In 2022, Corporation
Counsel represented DHHS
in 2 actions. In both of
those cases, the rights of
the parents were terminated
allowing the children to be
eligible for adoption.
Reimbursement was
approximately $3,600 of
revenue to St. Croix County,
which is credited to the
Children Services
Department.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Administration Department - 1410
Implement the vision of the County Board of Supervisors through leadership, support and direction of county
departments.
Highlight of Department Activities
x Welcomed three new departments heads after two long serving department heads retired.
x Completed mandated/discreationary services review with each of the standing committees.
x Government Center construction project moving ahead.
2024 Budget Changes
x Added $50,000 to Program Development for requested initiative to create a program recognizing high
performing employees.
x Increased other supplies and expenses by $3000, this is used for current employee recognition events.
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Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
Work Plan Item 1 Budgeting: Provide a budget with a lower tax levy rate increase than projected in the
debt service modeling that showed a thirty-nine-cent increase. (Below $3.50 projected rate is good, at $3.11
is great with a flat tax rate, below $3.02 is exceptional and breaks our record low).
Accomplished: 2023 Budget was created with a tax levy rate of $3.08.
The County Board adopted the St. Croix Tax Levy on November 1, 2022.
Work Plan Item 2 Communication: Create budget outreach plan to share the good work the County does.
Accomplished: Additional website enhancements around the budget were created and an annual report was
created.
The County website was enhanced with additional data related to the budget County Administrator | St. Croix
County, WI (sccwi.gov). An annual report was created with a direct mailer to all households notifying them of the
annual report, sent on a postcard in tandem with the referendum information. The annual report lives on the
County website https://www.sccwi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8220/St-Croix-County-Annual-Report-2022 and
provides additional information about the good work the County does.
Work Plan Item 3 Service Review: Complete the mandated services review and recommend policy changes
to items highlighted by the standing committees.
Accomplished: Service reviews completed.
All department heads were instructed to provide mandated service reviews at their standing committees. Those
reviews were spread out over several months of meetings. Very little policy change came from the reviews, but it
was very helpful in sharing the work the County is mandated to perform and the limited flexibility we have in
performing the mission of the County.
Work Plan Item 4 Facilities: Keep the Government Center building project on time and on budget. (2-year
goal).
In Progress: So far so good.
The project is on time for completion in 2025. First big move scheduled for July 2024. Project has $3.9 million in
contingency funding currently available.
Work Plan Item 5 Employees: Create an enhanced onboarding plan for new employees.
Accomplished: New monthly onboarding program has been implemented as of July 2023.
The previous onboard system was half a day of information on the employees first day. We have enhanced that
process by adding a half day once per month to expand upon the resources employees need to be aware of to
succeed at their jobs. The County Administrator starts off each monthly onboarding session with a discussion on
the role of County government and the values of the organization.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Administration
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Coordinate all functions not
vested by law in boards or
commissions
Yes* Wis. Stat. §59.18(2)(a) Day to day management of County operations. high
Chief Administrative Officer Yes* Wis. Stat. § 59.18(2) Has statutory responsbilities, but ultimately
same as the one above for day to day
management.
high
Ensure observation,
enforcement, and
administration of all state
and federal laws and local
ordinances
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 59.18(2) Legal requirement for enforcement of laws. medium
Long Range Planning
Program
No Strategic planning, Capital Improvement
Planning (CIP) with assistance from Finance
Director and occassionally a contractor for
strategic planning.
medium We typically prepare 3 year
strategic plan and annual
CIP plan
Annual Budget Yes* Wis. Stat. §59.18(5) Required to present budget to County Board.
This is a lengthy process with many people
involved.
high Annual balanced budget
always presented on time
and accuratelyInform County Board of
Financial Condition
No Monthly financial reports with assistance from
finance department.
high Financial reports could be
provided by Finance
DirectorPrepare Committee
Agendas in Consultation
with Committee Chairs
No Review items and assist with public meetings,
multiple staff participate in this process.
medium Team effort to make it look
seamless
Monitor State and Federal
Legislation
No Work with WCA and other sources to monitor
legislation affecting local government.
medium Partnering with WCA
provides economy of scale
Appoint Members of Boards
and Commissions
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 59.18(2)(c) Statutory requirement.low As mandated
Review Grant Applications No Assist departments with grant reviews. low
Execute Lawful Contracts on
County's Behalf
No Sign contracts over $150,000. Department
Heads authorized to spend budgeted funds up
to $150,000.
low Part of our purchasing
policy
Participate in Labor
Negotiations as Needed
No Negotiation with WPPA union once every 3
years. County team is County Administrator,
Corporation Counsel and HR Director.
medium Contract is ratified by
County Board
Appoint and Supervise
Department Heads
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 59.18(2)(b) Management structure and appointment
authority as specified by state law.
medium
Annual Performance
Evaluations
No For my direct reports (13), built into Oracle ERP
system.
low embedded in our Oracle
system
Manage work comp,
property & casualty,
auto/general liability, other
insurance policies on behalf
of the County in accordance
with the County’s tolerance
for risk.
No The County could elect to
operate self-insured for all
exposures except auto.
Manages insurance programs. Split out
separately below as new items, to give each
program more context.
medium
Developing a Safety
Program in compliance with
WI Admin Code SPS
Chapter 332, Public
Employee Safety and Health
No Wis. Admin Code SPS 332 Contract with Keeping Safety Simple to provide
much of our safety training programs similar to
OSHA safety requirements, but State required
safety.
medium Cost benefit analysis is close
to converting this to on-
staff position
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Administration
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Public Information Officer No Coordinates website, social media and
communications. Assist other departments
with coordinated communication efforts.
Manages content managers that are
embedded in all departments.
medium Coordinated by one
employee with assistance
across departments.
Health/Dental Insurance No Fund 701 - We are self funded dental and
health insurance with re-insurance to protect
from large individual claims. County pays 90%
of all employee premiums. Premiums are
actuary calculated annually.
high Good coverage and rates,
characterize as slightly
above average from peer
counties
Retirement Health Savings No Fund 720 - Long Term Sick Leave is paid out to
retirees into a health insurance restricted
investment account. There is no cap on the
payout.
low Retiree benefit not offered
by most of our peer
counties. Sunset for
employees hired before
10/5/2021.
Liability and Property
Insurance
No Fund 703 - Liability insurance with WMMIC has
$500,000 dedutible. Property with MPIC carries
a $25,000 deductible and auto insurance with
Integrity carries a $10,000 deductible. We are
largely self funded with high deductibles.
medium Good cost effective system
as long as we continue to
have low claims
Workers Compensation No Fund 702 - Workers Compensation is self
funded with third party administration by
WMMIC. We have reinsurance policy at
$550,000 per claim.
medium We follow State guidelines
for service level.
Additional information:
*The County Administrator is not a county-mandated position. There
are alternate forms of governance that may be utilized by counties,
such as an Administrative Coordinator or County Executive. St. Croix
County has opted for an Administrator form of governance. Therefore,
the County Administrator is required to comply with the requirements
of Wis. Stat. § 59.18.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
County Clerk – 1110, 1420, 1421, 1440
It is the mission of the St. Croix County Clerk’s office to provide prompt, courteous service to the public and other
units of government in all aspects of the office’s responsibilities. As public servants, we strive to uphold those
responsibilities as set forth in Wisconsin State Statutes and county governance.
•Marriage License Fee - $100.00 ($55.00 retained)
•Waiver of waiting period - $10.00 (Retained)
•Marriage License Fee Due State - $25. 00
•Family Court Services Expenses (Wis. Stat. 767.405) - $20.00
•Passport Application Fee Retained by County - $35.00
•Passport Photo - $10.00
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Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Highlight of Department Activities
x Election Administration
x Marriage Licenses
x Passport Applications / Photos
x Dog License Distribution
x County Board Administration
x Sale of Tax Deed Property
x Many other duties
2024 Budget Changes
x County Board/Committees – Increased- Planning to upgrade Granicus (IQM2) or implement new software for
meetings by August 2024
x County Clerk – slight increase due to cost increases and 2 new workstations for counter in new office space
July 2024. Increased revenue
x Elections – Increase due to heavy 2024 election year with four possible election and presidential General
election
x Dog Licenses – no change – “in and out” account
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Conservative budgets
x Continuous improvements to election processes and security
x Ongoing records management
x Professional public service
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2020 Spring Election
2020 Special Election 7th CD
2020 Partisan Primary
2020 General Election
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2021 Spring Election
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2022 Partisan Primary
2022 General Election
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - County Clerk
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority
Level Service Level
Administer all County, State
and National elections in
conjunction with local
municipal clerks.
Yes Wis. Stat. § 5.05(14), 7.10 -
Chapters 5-12
Prepares, approves and distributes (delivers) ballots
& supplies to municipal clerks for all elections. The
County clerk also programs all election equipment;
collects, posts & updates all election results on the
St. Croix County Website as well as serves on the St.
Croix County Board of Canvassers. The County is
relied upon by 15 municipalites to update Wisvote
information (WisVote is Wisconsin's online election
management tool for managing the voter list, poll
books, absentee requests and ballots, managing
polling places, candidates, contests, etc.) Our office
also handles open records requests for election
information. There are 35 municipalities in St. Croix
County.
High The County is required to
provide this service. The
majority of election
administration is done by the
County Clerk and first deputy.
Second deputies assist with
entering post-election data
into wisvote.
Provides voter registration
services for St. Croix County
municipalities (requires
necessary technology and
training)
Yes Wis. Stat. § 6.28 Historically, our office has not provided services for
voter registration to St. Croix County residence. We
refer them to the municipal clerk for registration.
Low There is some discretion of
level of service. Therefore, we
currently do not provide this
service at county level, but
rather refer individuals to their
municipal clerk to register.
However, if requested we
statutorily would provide this
service.
Record and maintain all County
Board proceedings and coding
of adopted resolutions and
ordinances; county
administration; planning and
zoning authority; claims
against the County
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.23(2) Serves as Clerk to the County Board of Supervisors;
prepares and distributes board agendas, packets,
minutes and proceedings of the board. Serves as
the records custodian for County Board as well as
other county related records (resolutions and
ordiances, oaths. Provides administrative support
for county board Chairperson. Maintains committee
appointment listings and terms.
High The County clerk is required to
provide this service with no
discretion as to level. This
service is primarily provided by
the County Clerk and First
Deputy throughout the month,
but level of service is higher
the week before and after CB
meetings
Process marriage licenses and
issue marriage certificates
Yes Wis. Stat. § 765.05, 765.15,
765.12
Process applications for marriage licenses/certificate
clerks work within the WI Department of Health and
Human Services- Vital Records website. On July 1,
2022 the law changed regarding where you can
apply- you may now apply at any County Clerk's
office regardless of where in WI your wedding is
taking place. This is going to increase the amount of
marriage licenses significantly.
High The county is required to
provide this service with no
discretion to change level of
service. We have processed
269 marriage licenses and 85
waivers- YTD (Jan-July)
Issue domestic partnership
terminations
Yes Wis. Stat. § 770.12 This is a rare/not a service. A marriage license
automatically terminates a domestic partnership, if
there was one.
Low Although this is a rare service,
it is a required service that the
county must provide if needed.
No discretion to change
service.Maintain dog license records;
process dog damage claims
and issue dog tags to local
treasurers
Yes Wis. Stat. § 174.07(1)(c),
174.07(2)(b), 174.11(2)(b)
Maintains dog license records, orders and issues
dog tags to all 35 local municipal treasurers. Process
dog damage claims. Maintains dog license fund.
High We are required to provide this
service. Tasks regarding dogs
are assigned to one person in
the clerks office.
Timber Harvest of Raw Forest
Products
Yes Wis. Stat. § 26.03 Works with the Treasurers office to process
applications for Timber Harvest of Raw Forest
Products. Maintain records of such
applications/approval
Medium We are required to provide this
service. However, our service
level is minimal
File Probate Claim Notices Yes Wis. Stat. § 859.07(2) While we receive Probate Claim Notices, our office
forwards these to the St. Croix County Department
of Health and Human Services, who will then assure
the deceased was not a recipient of public
assistance prior to disbursing assests. The clerk's
office does maintains an electronic file folder of
received notices
Low The County is required to
provide this service. No
discretion. The level of service
is minimal
Legal custodian of the County’s
Code of Ordinances
Yes Wis. Stat. § 66.0103 Maintain list of ordinances published on our
website.
High The county is required to
provide this service- no
discretion. The level of service
is minimal.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - County Clerk
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority
Level Service Level
Tax Deeds Yes Wis. Stat. Chapters 75 – 77 The County clerk is a member of the Tax Deed
Committee (along with Corporation Counsel
attorney, Healther Amos and Treasurer, Denise
Anderson) to process tax deed properties. After
ownership has been transferred to the County, the
county clerk is responsible for preparing and
publishing notices for the sale of tax deed
properties, collecting bids and presenting them to
Administratrion Committee for consideration.
Prepares quit claim deed, prepares for closing and
records deeds with the Register of Deeds office.
Medium The County is required to
provide this service. There is
no discretion to the level of
service provided
Resignations, Vacancies, and
Removals from Office
Yes Wis. Stat. § 17.01(5),
17.01(13)(b)
Acts as custodian or records pertainng to county
offices throughout the retention period (CR+ 7
years)
Low The County Clerk is required to
provide this service with no
discretion as to level. Level of
service is minimal
Oaths and Bonds, Public
Records and Property
Yes Wis. Stats. § 19.21(1)Acts as custodian or records pertainng to county
offices throughout the retention period (Oaths
CR+7 Bonds CR+6 )
Medium The County Clerk is required to
provide this service with no
discretion as to level. Level of
service is minimal
Publication of Legal Notices Yes Wis. Stats. Chapter 985 Legal notice publications Medium Required service. No
discretion as to level.
Prepare and maintain annual
budget for County Board,
Committees and Commissions,
County Clerk, Dog Fund and
Elections
No Prepares and oversees annual budgets for County
Board, Committees and Commissions, County Clerk,
Dog Fund and Elections
Medium While not a mandated service
preparing and overseeing
these four budgets is an
important and necessary duty
of the County Clerk.
Compile official County
Directory which includes
County Departments and staff,
County Board Supervisors and
Committees, Federal, State,
and local officials
Yes/No Municipal Officers to Secretary
of State per Wis. Stat. §
59.23(2)(s)
The county clerk's office compiles a list of local
officials to be sent to the Secretary of State by
statute annually on the first Tuesday of June. This is
a very detailed list which includes all local officials
within each municipality as well as within the
County
Medium The County Clerk is required to
provide this service with no
discretion to the level of
service. However, we are going
to be looking at the delivery of
this information to determined
if can simplify and reduce time
and labor that goes into this
service.
Prepare, provide, distribute
and store ballots for every
election within the county
Yes Wis. Stat. § 7.10 The County is responsible for storing post-election
material for a mandated period of time; 22 months
for general elections and 90 days after Spring
Elections and Partisan Primaries (unless there are
pending open records requests)
High The County is required to
provide this service. No
discretion to change level of
service.
Serve as agent for the U.S.
Department of State in
processing passport
applications
No N/A As a Passport Acceptance agent, clerks are certified
by the U.S. State Department to initiate and execute
the passport application process for new passports,
first-time passports, lost passports, child/minor
passports, and for applicants who are not eligible to
renew their passports.
High The County is not required to
provide this service. However,
to date we have processed 928
applications and 914 photos
YTD (Jan-July).
Serve as general information
and switchboard operations for
Government Center
No N/A Answer phones and assist/direct callers to
appropriate department.
Low This is not a mandated service,
but a service provided by the
County Clerk's office on behalf
of other departments
Process in and outgoing mail,
maintain postage meter and
maintain Government Center
telephone listing
No N/A Receive and sort mail. Medium This is not a mandated service,
but a service provided by the
County Clerk's office on behalf
of other departments
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Human Resources Department - 1430
To provide leadership and guidance in the development, implementation, and equitable administration
of policies and practices, which add value to St. Croix County and its employees, elected officials and
department heads. The Human Resources Department strives for improved employee welfare,
empowerment, growth, and retention, while assuring compliance with County policies, labor contracts,
and all other federal and state personnel management regulations.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Resignations Retirements Dismissals Temporary
Employee Terminations
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 YTD
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Recruitments Applications Total Hires Internal Hires
Recruitment/Hiring
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 YTD
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Highlight of Department Activities
x Recruitment and Hiring
x Performance Management
x Employee Relations/Employment Law Management
x Coaching, Training, and Development
x Benefits Administration
x Policy and Procedure development, interpretation, and implementation
2024 Budget Changes
x N/A
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Utilize the Benefits Analyst position to provide benefits education and outreach to employees to
achieve improved consumerism to assist with reducing the cost of health care for both the County
and the employees.
x Provide support to I.T. in the development and testing of ERP enhancements to deliver improved
technology and efficiencies for the employee population.
x Align with the goals of the strategic plan by enhancing recruitment initiatives to include active
recruiting measures and an expanded social media presence.
x Continue to develop and improve the orientation and onboarding experience for new hires to
further educate employees about the services the County offers and create a cohesive culture.
x Continue retention initiatives by creating additional career advancement opportunities and
ensuring our compensation and benefit levels remain competitive.
x Continue to evaluate policies and procedures for opportunity to better define them for clearer
interpretation and to modify or create new policies that are in line with current and future
innovative initiatives that will further aid in recruitment and retention.
x Prioritize training and development of our workforce which will contribute to the County providing
excellent customer service to our community.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Human Resources
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Managing the employee life
cycle (recruiting, hiring,
onboarding, training,
termination, and off-boarding).
No Understanding the County's needs, analyzing the
market, consulting supervisors, creating/updating
job descriptions, and advertising to attract the right
candidates. Creating a good first and last
impression and ensuring the County has all required
employee documentation and records. Provide
training and foster relationships to build a culture of
respect and a workplace that employees are proud
of.
1 Work one-on-one with hiring
managers and employees.
Requires daily, frequent
communication. The HR
department outsources
background checks used in the
hiring process.
Develop, implement, and
administer comprehensive
human resources management
program, including policies
and procedures
No HR is responsible for the creation and maintenance
of policies, procedures, and programs. HR policies
often dictate the culture of an organization and
need to be updated on a regular basis.
6 Policies are in a constant state
of change and need to be
examined and updated on a
regular basis in order to
remain compliant with laws
and regulations and also
changes in the labor market
and work environment.
Labor Relations/Labor
Negotiations*
Yes HR works with the County Administrator,
Corporation Counsel, and the Collective Bargaining
unit to create contracts that are fair and compliant
with current laws and regulations.
10 Contract negotiations occur
every 3 years. As needed
interpretation of labor contract
language/issues.
Coordination and
administration of employee
benefits, such as: Self-Funded
Health & Dental Insurance,
Wellness Program and
Initiatives, Open Enrollment,
Life, LTD, Vision, EAP, etc.
Yes/No Staying competitive in the market with both wages
and benefits is of great importance to the County's
ability to attract and retain the right type of talent.
7 Benefit administration is a daily
task in which HR
communicates with employees,
benefit vendors, and the
County's benefit broker. Every
year, benefit analysis and
bench-marking comparisons
must be conducted to ensure
the County is offering a
benefits package that is
attractive to talent. This is an
on-going process with
different priorities throughout
the year.
Coordination and management
of all applicable health
insurance laws and notification
requirements*
Yes The County is required to remain compliant with the
regulations included in the Affordable Care Act,
including the offering of a compliant health plan
and the filing of required tax forms.
9 As part of the annual benefit
analysis, the HR department
must ensure the County
remains compliant with ACA
health plan design regulations.
At the end of every year, the
HR department must submit
ACA tax filings to the IRS as
well as each individual
employee.
Employee relations and conflict
dispute resolution.
No HR works one-on-one with supervisors to work
through employee relation issues, providing
guidance for investigations, disciplinary action, and
training/behavior modification efforts in order to
help strengthen the relationships between
supervisors and employees.
11 Employee relations requires a
daily,on-going dialogue
between HR, employees, and
supervisors.
Advise Department Heads,
Division Managers, and
Program Supervisors on
human resources issues.
No HR provides management guidance to supervisors
as well as training on HR related regulations or
practices.
13 HR provides training and
development programs to
management on a quarterly
basis, plus provides daily
advice on any issues. HR also
researches outside training
resources for supervisors to
utilize for further development.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Human Resources
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Administration and compliance
with labor laws and
regulations, such as
employment classifications
(exempt/non-exempt), Fair
Labor Standards Act (FLSA),
and unemployment*
Yes HR is responsible for ensuring the County and its
employees remain compliant with all labor laws and
regulations. This includes the classification of
positions and set up of compensation and handling
of all unemployment claims.
4 This requires continuous
assessment of positions and
job descriptions and
determination of any new
forms of payment (such as car
allowances, shift differentials,
bonuses, etc).
Administion and compliance of
Affirmative Action, ADA, FMLA,
Civil Rights Compliance, and
Equal Opportunity in
accordance with state and
federal laws*
Yes HR is responsible for ensuring the County and its
employees remain compliant with all state and
federal laws. This includes training supervisors and
all employees regarding their responsibilities in
compliance.
5 The HR department works with
employees and managers on a
daily basis to ensure the
County is abiding by FMLA and
ADA regulations. The County
uses a 3rd party vendor to
review, approve, process, and
track FMLA. We also use a
vendor to complete our AA
Plan each year.
Wage classification No Staying competitive in the market with both wages
and benefits is of great importance to the County's
ability to attract and retain the right type of talent.
Wages must be analyzed on an ongoing basis to
remain competitive in the market.
8 The HR department self
analyzes wages on an as-
needed basis throughout each
year, performing regrades and
reclassifications and creating
new positions. Every 3 years
the HR Department outsources
a full wage analysis to a
compensation vendor.
Performance Review
Management
No HR provides training on creating effective goals and
providing effective feedback to properly use
Performance reviews as a training and motivation
tool. Effective performance reviews help identify
skill gaps and create succession planning.
12 Performance reviews are
typically conducted on a
annual basis, with new
employees receiving a review
after 12 months of service and
internal transfer receiving a
review after 6 months in their
new position. HR informs
management of the
performance review process
and helps with any questions
supervisors might have. HR
reviews all employee and
manager feedback to ensure
the feedback is productive.
Custodian of personnel
records*
Yes Maintaining HR records is mandated by law. 2 Record management is a daily
task. HR uses an electronic
record keeping system for
personnel records.
Accurate management of
employee demographics and
job records for budgeting and
payroll
No Adding and updating employee related information
into Oracle to maintian accurate employee data,
including dates, position management, salary
management, personal information, benefit
management, etc.
3 HRIS management is a daily
task.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Information Technology Department - 1450
To partner with County departments, state and local agencies to plan, implement and support the
technological needs of the County and its citizens while providing a comprehensive, secure, sustainable
and highly available computing environment.
Highlight of Department Activities
x Replaced core network equipment at two locations
x Completed voicemail system upgrade
x Deployed multi-factor authentication for vendors, partner agencies and high- risk applications
x Deployed air-gapped backup system to reduce the impact of a ransomware attack
x Designed incidence response plan to respond to cyber events
x Designed audio visual and network plans for Government Center additions and remodel
1551 1629 1694 1742
End-User Devices
(Computers, laptops, tablets,
telephones, hot spots, etc.)
2019 2020 2021 2022
6196 5700 5308 5519
Helpdesk Tickets
2019 2020 2021 2022
856 849
890
941
800
1000
Managed Storage (Terabyte)
2019 2020 2021 2022
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
IT Staff Hours Assisting Users
2019 2020 2021 2022
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
147147
2024 Budget Changes
x Increases in Oracle software licensing +$30,000
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x We continually seek opportunities to reduce the cost of IT without sacrificing security or customer
service
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149
150
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Information Techonology
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Purchase hardware and
software for computers for
St. Croix County
No Provide hardware and software standarization
and procurement for all County departments
High We replace 20% of
computer systems per year.
Assist users with I.T. issues
through the Help Desk
No Provide a support team for end users when
they have IT needs or issues
High We provide live assistance
during normal business
hours.
Act as Deputy HIPAA Officer No Provide assistance with policy, compliance and
incident repsonse to the HIPAA Officer
Low As needed
Act as Chief Information
Security Officer for County
No Authority for IT Security at the County High Security Officer is available
to all departments as and
when needed 24x7.
Provide and maintain
telephone system for the
County
No Oversee the procurement, maintenance and
operations of the telephone system for all
tenants of County facilities. Maintain contracts
with Telco providers for internet connectivity
and telecommunications services.
High Users are dependent upon
their telephone and AV
equipment. We are
available 24x7 to service
these requests.
Provide records retention
for electronic Data and
communications
Yes Wis. Stat. § 19.21 The IT Department provides the equipment,
software and retreival services that allow us to
maintain electronic records in accordance with
state statutes.
Medium Open records requests are
mandated. We strive to
complete all requests within
the designated timeframe.
Provide oversight for public
website
No Transferred to Administration PIO
Provide 24x7 On-call
services to Public Safety and
Health Care Facility
No The IT department provides on-call services to
critical departments after hours and on
holidays to ensure that they can complete their
mission.
High We provide 15 minute
response 24x7 to
designated departments.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Finance Department - 1510
The Finance Department provides a centralized financial management system for general County government,
providing the County Administrator and County Board with financial data and recommendations that contribute to
the making of informed financial decisions for St. Croix County.
0
20,000,000
40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
140,000,000
160,000,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Investment Locations
Inst. Cap. Mngmt.LGIP
0
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Other Revenue Sources
Sales Tax Vehicle Registration Fee
0
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
35,000,000
40,000,000
2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Annual Payroll Processed
Payroll
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Highlight of Department Activities
x With the ERP implementation complete we are currently working on making processes more efficient.
x We will continue to convert suppliers to credit card or ACH payments to further reduce the number of paper
checks and increase revenue.
x Accounts receivable staff billed out approximately $25 million dollars
x Payroll staff processed over $37 million dollars of payroll for approximately 678 employees. They also
prepared and sent out over 870 W-2’s.
2024 Budget Changes
x No major changes to the Finance budget.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Evaluating and prioritizing County Services – The Finance Department will be assisting with any financial
analysis needed in the review of County services.
x Maintaining and providing for future infrastructure – The Finance Department assist with financial projections
of CIP projects and supports the annual development of the CIP Plan.
x Achieving financial stability – The Finance Department invest County funds that are a revenue source for the
County. The Department also provides financial reports to all the other departments to assist them with
analyzing and making sound financial decisions.
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156
157
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Finance
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Accounting*No Wis. Stat. § 59.61 Finance reviews transactions daily for accuracy.
If any errors are identified, we make the
correcting entries
High This process takes place
throughout the year
Payroll*No Work with employees to insure they are paid
correctly and timely. We process
approximately 850 W-2 per year. We also pay
the appropriate payroll vendors after each
payroll
High Process payroll bi-weekly
for the County
Financial Reporting* No Wis. Stat. §§ 59.61 & 59.65 Create and send out reports to staff as well as
prepare financial reports for the County Board
Medium This process takes place
throughout the year
Accounts Payable* No Work with all employees to insure vendors are
paid correctly and timely. We also prepare
approximately 325 1099's per year and file
them with the IRS
High Process vendor checks
weekly
Auditing*No Wis. Stat. § 59.47(2) Finance team identifies and corrects
accounting errors thoughout the year. We
work with the auditors to prepare annual audit
reports
High This process takes place
throughout the year
Wisconsin Retirement
System (WRS) Agent
No Processed through payroll on a bi-weekly basis
and processed with WRS monthly. Yearly
reconcilation. Forms completed on an as
needed basis.
Low As needed
Assist with CIP and
Operating Budget
Preparation*
No Wis. Stat. § 59.60(4)(a)-(c) Finance works with the County Administrator
and Department Heads to put together a 5
year CIP plan for financial planning purposes.
We also assist the County Administrator with
the prepration of the annual operating budget
Medium The annual balanced
budget is prepared
thoughout the year and
presently timely
ERP System Technical
Support
No Finance assists IT and HR to make
improvements to the ERP system and to
identify and correct issues
Medium Daily
Manage County
Investments
No Work with our investment company to provide
the County with the best rate of return on our
funds
Medium As needed
Cash Reconciliation No Balance cash from our ERP system to the bank High Monthly
Additional information:
*The requirements set forth in Wis. Stat. Ch. 59 pertaining to the
Finance Department are not statutory requirements of the Finance
Department, but rather counties in general.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
County Treasurer - 1520
Provide service to the public and other units of government in the most fair, efficient and effective
manner. The service provided supports the financial health of St. Croix County.
x Participation in the state lottery credit program increased for the seventh consecutive year.
x Property tax delinquencies remain historically low.
x Use of the online portal to pay property taxes continues to grow.
x Ag use conversion revenue decreased after a recent spike.
21,000
21,500
22,000
22,500
23,000
23,500
24,000
24,500
25,000
25,500
26,000
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Lottery Credits
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Unpaid Taxes Year End
0
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,000,000
9,000,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Online Payments
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Ag Use Conversion Revenue
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Highlight of Department Activities
x Use of the GovTech/EscrowPro tool to accept bulk escrow payments by wire expanded again this
year, further increasing efficiency of processing property tax payments.
x The Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program launched in March of 2022 as financial assistance for
homeowners facing financial difficulties due to Covid. To date, the county has received payments
totaling $69,104.21 for nine taxpayers delinquent on 2019-2022 tax years.
x The annual In Rem Tax Deed process for taxpayers with 2019 delinquent taxes was completed and
taxes for all homes and properties were collected except 21 outlots and minimal value parcels, of
which the county aquired with intent to sell and place back on the tax roll.
x The county launched a Small Business Loan program in 2020 and loans of $10,000 were issued to 29
businesses. To date, six have paid in full and 23 continue monthly payments through 2025.
2024 Budget Changes
x Increased costs of secured courier service.
x Increased costs of supplies, particularly paper products.
x Anticipated increased fee for tax collection software.
x Ag Use Conversion revenue may decrease.
x Decreased bank service expense, due to offset of earnings credits.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Bank service charges include robust fraud protection measures protecting county monies. (Guiding
Principle – Responsibility)
x Web page tune-up provides better links and information. (Service Delivery – Goal 2; Community
Well-Being – Goal 1)
x Continued promotion and management of lottery credit program yielded a successful response,
resulting in a large number of new owners taking advantage of this state credit. (Service Delivery –
Goal 2)
x Providing stress management training for staff leads to better service. (Community Well-Being –
Goal 1)
x Consistent, respectful outreach to delinquent taxpayers results in higher delinquent tax collection
and minimizes properties acquired by county through Tax Deed. (Guiding Principles – Responsibility,
Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Transparency, Cooperation, and Innovation; Service Delivery –
Goal 1)
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - County Treasurer
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Collection of property tax,
including: payment of taxes,
settlement of taxes,
adjustment of taxes,
collection of delinquent
taxes, issuance of tax
certificates, and
management of tax
software
Yes Wis. Stat. §§ 59.25(3) & 74 Manage and prepare all property tax collection
and settlement activities, serving 35
municipalities, 13 school districts, 2 technical
colleges, 3 special tax districts, and 50,000
taxpayers; Ensures all tax districts receive
funds to operate
high Almost all services
mandatory with no variation
of service level
Collection of first
installment property taxes
for 16 of 35 municipalities
No Wis. Stat. § 74.10 Contract with these same municipalities for
over 20 years
medium Could return duty to
municipalities
Management of ownership
and description of all real
property parcels in the
county. Coordination of
real property parcel
information in the county
for use by municipal clerks
and treasurers, county
offices, title and mortgage
companies, district
assessors, attorneys, and the
public. Coordination
between county and
taxation districts for
assessment and taxation
purposes, including
coordination of computer
services for same.
Preparation and printing of
tax bills, tax rolls and
assessment rolls for all
municipalities.
Yes Wis. Stat. §§ 70.09 & 74 Maintain accurate electronic records for all
public use
high Wis. Stat. § 70.09 allows that
these duties may be
performed by the Real
Property Lister, but in St.
Croix County they are
performed by the Treasurer.
Receipt of all county monies Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.25(3) Prepare physical deposits; Make ledger entries
for physical and electronic receipts; Serve all
county departments
high
Disbursement all county
payments
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.25(3) Mail checks with documentation; Email
documentation with electronic payments;
Serve all county departments
high
Implementation of Tax
Deed by In Rem
foreclosures
Yes Wis. Stat. § 75 Serve on Tax Deed Committee; Coordinate
with Real Property, Register of Deeds,
Corporation Counsel, and County Clerk;
Outreach to delinquent taxpayers
high
Performance of
administrative duties such
as receipt of all forms
Yes Wis. Stat. §§§ 59.25(3),
59.52(4) & 59.66
Coordinate reports with Register of Deeds,
Register in Probate, Clerk of Court, County
Clerk, and Finance departments
high
Management of unclaimed
funds of county, Clerk of
Court, and Municipalities,
including receipt of monies
and publication
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.66 Serve 35 municipalities, Clerk of Court, and
payees
high
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - County Treasurer
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Performance of banking
tasks. Administration of
banking functions and
oversight of all banking of
all county monies.
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.25(3) Manage all employee access high
Completion of tax roll Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.25(3) Report to Wisconsin Department of Revenue high
Management of lottery
credit program
Yes Wis. Stat. § 79.10(5)-(11)
Wis. Adm. Code Ch. 20
Report to Wisconsin Department of Revenue;
Outreach required to 35 municipalities and all
residents; DOR audit every 2-3 years
high
Reconcile bank accounts in
coordination with various
departments
No Manage responsibilities of employees and
accounts
medium
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Facilities Department - 1610
To manage and preserve the useful life of county facilities and surrounding grounds by utilizing well-
trained employees and modern technology to provide quality and cost-effective services.
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Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Highlight of Department Activities
x Projects – Government Center Expansion, Warm Storage Building, New Roofs on the DD and Service Center
Buildings, Air Handler replacement at Service Center.
x Conversion of new Badge Access System for higher security.
x Provide Project Mgmt. for a variety of Department Projects
2024 Budget Changes
x Increase in electricity from the increase in square footage.
x Decreased cost for contracted services new contract for cleaners.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x By using in-house Staff, we continue to provide quality services to our coworkers.
x Facilities provided equipment, supplies, labor, and guidance to all County employees.
x We maintain our building’s HVAC systems and water quality to the highest standard set by ASHRAE and
Federal guidelines
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Facilities
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Day-to-Day Maintenance of
County Buildings.
No We complete our work by utilizing a
workorder/asset management system. This allows
us to do preventative maintenance which allows our
equipment and buildings to last longer and operate
more efficiently
High Jail or other priority areas: all
work orders completed within
a 1-8 hour timeframe. Triage
requests with Jail staff and
discuss any issues that could
extend the response. All other
requests are normally
completed within 24 hours at
the farthest end.
Day-to-Day Custodial Services
of County Buildings
No Provide cleaning and sanitization for all buildings
including mandated services.
High Keep the public and office
space clean and with high
standard of appearance
Major Capital Improvements-
Plan, Develop, & Implement
Long Range Projects as they
pertain to SCC Strategic Plan
No Provide input in planning and implementation of
the 5 year plan (CIP) for all assets over $5,000.00
As
Needed
Since we maintain the majority
of the buildings, we have a
better understanding of the
systems, equipment and items
needed. We utilize this
information to keep our
buildings operationally sound
by bringing it forward in the
CIP.
Consult, Develop, & Implement
all Architectural, Engineering,
& Contractor Bids, RFP’s, &
Contracts Pertaining to all
No Wis. Stat. § 16.855 and Wis.
Adm. Code Adm. Ch 21
Obtain bids contractors, write RFP’s, coordinate, and
initiate contracts.
We utilize the State's processes
Issuance of Keys and ID Badges No County Policy Manage the software for all employee badges, keys,
and key tracking (Keywatcher) systems that are
placed in the buildings.
Updates current Badge system.
Audit the systems to insure
they are up to date and all of
the information is correct
Assist Other Department’s
Needs for Purchasing.
Purchase items for the Facilities
Dept. Oversee the disposition
of items replaced or items that
no longer have a useful life.
No County Policy Assist Departments in making the correct purchase
of items or equipment that need to use the building
systems. Collect information from disposed items
provide information to Finance Dept.
High We will provide guidance on
the power systems, and
measurements for equipment
a Dept. may wish to purchase.
We utilize a Public Auction site
to properly offer items for sale.
Auction site does not charge
the County any fees.
Provide all Utilities (Electric,
Gas and Water)
No Work with Providers to insure all systems operate
properly and in an adequate amount to satisfy the
needs of the users.
High We check pressures on our
water systems, audit our
electric bills and usage. We
make certain any issues related
to these providers are dealt
with swiftlyFollows Wisconsin Department
of Commerce regulations
No Yes, we do.
Maintains Fire Panels No National Fire Protection
Association
Maintain Life Safety Equipment We complete monthly,
semiannual, and annual testing
of the fire panels and
sprinklers, replacing parts as
needed. We contract with
vendors to do more thorough
testing on our systems in
accordance with NFPA.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Facilities
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Manages Controls Building
Automation & HVAC
Equipment.
No Maintain all HVAC equipment, maintain the water
treatment/cooling tower for cooling temperatures
for jail and County buildings. We keep the
mandated services operable and in good condition.
We work with Highway
Department and all other
buildings to help program the
building controls. We have
technicians that are trained
and currently receiving training
in the controls and equipment
we utilize which reduces the
need for outside contractors.
Maintains Fuel Management at
Government Center
No State Inspection/Certification Partner with IT to maintain the software for the fuel
management system, order the fuel per State
Contract. Also set up users for system in Hudson
and Baldwin as needed.
Each year we look at fuel costs
and then work with the local
County Fuel Consortium to
make certain the pricing is in
line with what we're seeing. We
then join the contract with
them on a one year basis
Financial & Accounting
Services within Department
No Process all invoices for Facilities and track CIP
projects, also budget planning.
Thankfully the County had the
foresight to purchase the
Oracle ERP system. It's been
such a resource for us to track
our purchases, to do payroll
and all of he other wonderful
things it does!Emergency Management
Planning within Department
No State Inspection/Certification Provide HVAC Support to critical equipment Assist 911 Staff with HVAC
PM's/service for the Radio
TowersMaintain Department Records
Retention*
No State Statute Scan and store on shared drive the necessary
documents and remove them when retention dates
are up.
All documents are on the S
drive
Refrigeration & Boiler
Licensing at State & Federal
Levels
No Federal HVAC Certification
required when working with
Refrigerants
Provide Current testing and Inspections per Federal,
State, and Local Codes
We schedule Inspections with
the properly licensed vendors.
We do all Plumbing Back flow
Preventor inspections and
repairs in house. Fire
Alarms/Suppression
systems/Safety
Equipment/Boilers/Fuel tanks
are all inspected by others
contracted vendors
Provide emergency back-up
power for the Continuity of
Business throughout the
County
No Maintain all emergency back up systems to insure
continuation of Mandated business
We operate our Generators
and Heating systems on a
regular basis under load. This
helps insure that when they are
needed, they operate as
designedMaintenance, repair and
remodels of the building, for
mandated services.
No Provide remodel services to meet the ever changing
needs of the Departments
We self perform much of the
work along with completing
design. We bring others in
when needed to assist us in
providing Engineering to
insure what is done, is done
correctly and at the best cost.
We source bids via
Demandstar and the County
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Highway Department – 3000’s
Provide County Highway infrastructure and service to public and other units of government in the most
efficient & effective manner.
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Highlight of Department Activities
x Administrative – Includes administration, engineering, surveying, financial, and is responsible for
administering programs, projects, fleet management, fixed assets, inventory, budgeting, and other
necessary support requirements.
x General Maintenance – Includes patching, crack filling, seal coating, shoulder maintenance,
vegetation control, bridge, culvert, signing, pavement marking, traffic control and all other
miscellaneous appurtenances necessary to support highway functions.
x Winter Maintenance – Includes plowing, hauling, salt, sand/salt, manufacturing of sand/salt mix,
liquids (anti-icing/de-icing) and other miscellaneous activities that support County-wide snow-ice
control measures.
x Highway/Bridge Construction – Includes resurfacing, reconditioning, reconstruction, pavement
replacement and all other miscellaneous activities to support County-wide construction activities.
x County-Aid Bridges – A program administered by the Highway Department in which replacement
of Town-Owned bridges/culverts over 36-inches in diameter are half funded through a special
County Levy.
x Wisconsin Department Transportation – Highway maintenance work performed by the County
Highway Department on Federal/State owned highways. Work includes winter maintenance
activities, patching, emergency repairs, and other general maintenance requested by the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
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x Provide highway planning, engineering, surveying, and administration services for 336.05
centerline miles of county highway.
x Construct and maintain the County transportation system in compliance with state statutes and
state/federal administrative rules.
x Maintain Federal/US/State trunk highway systems on a contract basis for the State of Wisconsin.
x Provide highway/bridge maintenance and construction including storing, preparing, and
providing winter maintenance services for local units of government.
2024 Budget Changes
x Budget levy increase accounts for approximately 40% of the additional costs associated with the
proposed benefit changes/costs and labor increase for 2024.
x Operating budget was held static for 2024. Inflationary costs are reducing the amount of
maintenance that can be completed as increases in machinery and materials have been noted.
x 2024 will be the first year in the 2024-2025 LRI-P (Local Road Improvement Program – WisDOT).
x Revenue streams assumed to be relatively static. We have seen a decrease in our GTA funds
slightly from 2021-2023.
x Inflation management continues to be a challenge. Construction materials cost increases have
reduced the amount of work that can be completed.
x Employee turnover has created training and staffing challenges. 2022-2023 has seen 16
employees separate employment in a non-retirement status.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Material/Equipment inflation.
x Trends – We are watching negative highway surface trends and looking for opportunities for
extending the useful life of highways throughout the county.
x Equipment purchases – Equipment purchases have been difficult in both cost and lead times. This
has caused department challenges in keeping equipment operational. We have been unable to
purchase equipment in some cases and have seen lead times over 18-months.
x Federal/State Funding – Highway continues to aggressively pursue all outside funding
opportunities for infrastructure improvements.
x Local Road Safety Program – We will beginning work on the Safe Roads and Highways for All grant
which will include completing a local road safety plan.
x Five Year Plan Development – We continue to develop capital improvement plans to look for
potential cost savings and proper management of the system.
x Growth – Property development and traffic growth are expected to continue and causes areas of
traffic congestion. We will examine those intersections and look to maximize highway life cycles.
Traffic Capacity issues are anticipated and further highway expansion will be necessary to safely
support growth in certain areas (i.e. CTH A in New Richmond).
x Intersection evaluations – Across the County intersections are showing capacity strain. We will
need to aggressively pursue intersection upgrades to continue to improve traffic safety conditions.
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Administration 1,208,654$ 1,692,277$ 1,291,442$ 1,395,889$ 1,338,153$ 1,600,000$ 1,500,000$
Maintenance of CTHS 3,299,516$ 4,477,747$ 3,861,850$ 3,873,752$ 4,398,135$ 4,413,000$ 4,630,000$
County Aid Bridge Program 52,300$ 46,296$ 133,788$ 59,843$ 204,292$ 86,000$ 172,000$
CTHS Construction 2,951,715$ 3,010,152$ 3,222,465$ 4,059,779$ 4,302,780$ 4,698,961$ 4,118,869$
Pits & Quarries/Buildings and Grounds/Machinery 692,106$ 8,027$
Local Governments & Departments 5,207,746$ 6,058,094$ 5,508,017$ 5,859,428$ 6,221,681$ 5,200,000$ 5,600,000$
State of Wisconsin 3,176,261$ 3,344,217$ 3,607,979$ 3,577,181$ 3,714,131$ 3,500,000$ 3,650,000$
Revenues
State of Wisconsin - Transportation Aids 2,158,064$ 2,168,101$ 2,798,268$ 2,365,418$ 2,356,466$ 2,375,000$ 2,375,000$
County Appropriations & Transfers 5,990,777$ 6,015,904$ 6,015,904$ 6,112,201$ 6,210,432$ 6,524,397$ 6,660,035$
County Aid Bridge Program - County 52,300$ 52,000$ 48,300$ 55,250$ 35,790$ 43,000$ 86,000$
County Aid Bridge Program - Local -$ ----$
Vehicle Registration Fee 821,184$ 835,429$ 836,964$ 860,137$ 859,426$ 865,000$ 875,000$
CHIP/CHIPD/Flood -$ 162,980$ 131,389$ 154,020$ 722,761$ 687,564$
WisDOT System - State of Wisconsin 3,327,286$ 3,662,121$ 3,358,153$ 3,831,018$ 4,511,771$ 3,568,000$ 3,899,834$
Permits & Fees 37,507$ 32,552$ 28,961$ 13,580$ 28,725$ 25,000$ 25,000$
Property Sales -$ 181,361$ -$ 150,000$
Local Governments & Departments 5,192,751$ 6,058,094$ 5,505,309$ 5,922,267$ 6,422,120$ 5,200,000$ 5,600,000$
Property Sales/Miscellaneous Revenues 105,509$ 289,625$ 59,170$ 275,014$ 215,966$ 60,000$ 150,000$
2022 (Actual)
20,187,199$
21,363,457$
2021 (Actual)2020 (Actual)
St. Croix Highway Department - 2024 Proposed Budget & Previous Year Recap
19,276,806$
2023 Budget
19,497,961$
19,497,961$
19,517,978$
19,588,906$
17,625,541$ 18,628,783$
18,963,779$
2024 Budget
19,670,869$
19,670,869$
Expenses
Total Expenditures 15,896,192$
2019 (Actual)2018 (Actual)
Total Revenues 17,685,377$
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General Surface Maintenance $310,588 $411,167 $284,867 $458,132 $301,725 $350,000 $350,000
Shoulder Maintenance $123,641 $154,940 $121,201 $171,115 $107,057 $200,000 $165,000
Surveillance $92,482 $45,959 $60,471 $72,218 $71,566 $100,000 $95,000
Vegetation Control $264,225 $211,478 $286,294 $307,974 $280,432 $300,000 $315,000
Litter Pick-Up $53,105 $38,017 $50,627 $56,068 $46,116 $55,000 $55,000
Deer Pick-Up $1,113 $1,989 $4,856 $4,833 $4,652 $10,000 $8,500
Miscellaneous $3,983 $9,168 $1,770 $5,765 $8,859 $10,000 $10,000
Drainage Maintenance $160,281 $88,787 $75,529 $346,030 $150,851 $125,000 $150,000
Beamguard/Safety Appurtenances $33,002 $23,092 $16,833 $14,159 $36,311 $30,000 $30,000
Signs/Pavement Markings $370,650 $373,788 $318,593 $321,740 $272,496 $385,000 $345,000
Safety/Training/Safety Committee $91,741 $113,619 $47,936 $83,735 $156,477 $105,000 $175,000
Implements of Husbandry Expense $933 $1,573 $1,959 $2,118 $2,193 $1,000 $2,500
Rustic Roads $5,265 $16,536 $8,429 $17,110 $10,489 $25,000 $25,000
Bicycle Routes/ATV Routes $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000
Driveway Permitting Expense $15,945 $16,681 $22,542 $16,404 $14,034 $25,000 $22,000
Utility Permitting Expense $23,008 $15,960 $15,816 $16,661 $24,435 $30,000 $30,000
Adopt-a-Highway $0 $2,255 $1,984 $1,808 $3,074 $1,000 $1,000
CTH Blacktop Inventory & Operation $8,985 $6,071 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $5,000
CTH Coldmix Inventory $7,427 $49,904 $41,205 $25,357 $14,543 $30,000 $30,000
Bridge Repair/Inspection $36,561 $21,096 $38,720 $31,418 $27,130 $45,000 $40,000
Chip-Seal $904,464 $919,618 $1,065,956 $662,241 $785,870 $925,000 $925,000
Winter Maintenance $1,340,280 $1,956,076 $1,179,649 $1,258,868 $1,919,826 $1,400,000 $1,600,000
Storage Allocation $170,000 $135,000 $118,872 $0 $160,000 $250,000 $250,000
General Maintenance - Total $4,017,678 $4,612,774 $3,764,109 $3,873,752 $4,398,135 $4,413,000 $4,630,000
2024 Budget
General Maintenance - 2024 Requested Budget Breakdown
2023 Budget2022 Actual2021 Actual2020 ActualItem2018 Actual 2019 Actual
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Paser Rating Length
1=Poor/10=Excellent Miles
CTH V STH 35 CTH E 6 2000 $500,000 2.3 Mill/Resurface $500,000 $0 $0 $500,000 From 2023 Delayed Projects
CTH O CTH S STH 64/63 5 300 $550,000 1.0 Reconstruction/Widen/Stabilize $550,000 $0 $0 $550,000
CTH K 170th Street (N) CTH T 6 1000 $1,200,000 1.5 Reconstruction/Widen, 30' HMA 2' Shoulder $250,000 $950,000 $0 $1,200,000 STP-Rural
CTH A McCutcheon Rd 10290 $1,400,000 0.2 Round-about $140,000 $1,260,000 $0 $1,400,000 HSIP
CTH U/A U.P. Railroad North 2,600 ft 5 10290 $500,000 0.5 Mill/3"Resurface $500,000 $0 $0 $500,000
CTH A McCutcheon Rd Scotts Rd 10290 $300,000 1.4 Mill/2" Resurface $300,000 $0 $0 $300,000
CTH X Elm Street 145th Ave 5 300 $335,000 0.6 Recondition/Widen, 26' HMA 2' Shoulder $335,000 $0 $0 $335,000
CTH F Hudson Pierce County Line 6 8000 $1,911,000 5+Mill/2"Resurface $382,200 $1,528,800 $0 $1,911,000 STP-Rural Bil
CTH E CTH V CTH I 7 4500 $730,000 4.0 Mill/2.5"Resurface $730,000 $0 $0 $730,000
Various Countywide --- $200,000 -Engineering-Design-ROW $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000
2024 CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (TENTATIVE)
Project Notes County WisDOT/Federal Other/LRIP Total Funding NotesHighwayFrom To ADT Estimated
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November, 2022
Legend
5 Year Plan
Project Year
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Future Projects
Safety Enhancement Study
5 YEAR COUNTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SCALE
01230.5 Miles
179179
Cylon Fitzer County Aid - 205th Avenue 30,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$
Cylon Hilbert County Aid - 210th Avenue 30,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$
Erin Prairie Schottler #1 County Aid - 160th Street 20,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Erin Prairie Schottler #2 County Aid - 160th Street 20,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Glenwood Hochstetler County Aid - Sandy Creek Road 14,000$ 7,000$ 7,000$
Glenwood Hoffman County Aid - 150th Avenue 12,000$ 6,000$ 6,000$
Richmond Tyco #2 County Aid - 150th Street 18,000$ 9,000$ 9,000$
Springfield Williams County Aid - 110th Avenue 28,000$ 14,000$ 14,000$
172,000$ 86,000$ 86,000$ TOTALS
Town/County-Aid Bridge Construction - State Statue 82.08
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
2024
WHEREAS, the various towns, hereinafter named, have filed petitions for county aid in the construction of bridges
under Section 82.08 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the county share of the cost for these bridges is as follows:
Total Cost
Local
Government
Amount
County Levy
AmountTownBridge
180180
181
182
183
Mandated and Discretionary Services - Highway
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Remove Noxious Weeds
and Brush
Yes Wis. Stat. §
66.0407/83.015(2)/23.22
Trans 280
Removal and management of vegetation
within the public R/W for both safety and
visibility.
Medium Includes spraying and
mowing programs
Administer County-Aid
Bridge Program for Towns
within the County.
Yes Wis. Stat. § 82.08 Administrate and assist the Towns on
implementation of the Town Bridge and
Culvert program. Allows for a special levy and
50% cost share on culverts over 36-inches in
diameter and structures on the Town systems.
Medium
State Trunk Highway
Maintenance
Yes Various Maintenance of the State Trunk Highway
System. All facets of maintenance except for
construction.
High
Setting Speed Limits Yes Wis. Stat. § 349.11 Requirement to review and set speed limits on
CTH's.
Medium
CTH Inventory Yes Wis. Stat. § 86.302 Inspect, rate, and inventory the County Trunk
Highway system. Data shall be submitted to
WisDOT and certified
High
CTH Utility Permitting Yes Wis. Stat. § 86/Various Permit, inspect, manage permits to install
utilities with the public right-of-way
High
Inspection of Bridges Yes Wis. Stat. § 84.17 & Federal
23 USC 144
Inspect all structures on system on scheduled
basis.
High Inspect all County/Town
Structures
Highway Right-of-Way
Maps & Surveys
Yes Wis. Stat. § 83.01(7) Maintain and updating appropriate CTH maps
and right-of way alterations for the record.
Medium
Emergency
Closures/Responses
Yes Various Closures of CTH due to many different
scenarios including response to weather,
damage and various other emergencies.
Depends!
Highway Carcass Removal Yes Wis. Stat. § 86.04 Removal of animal carcasses from highways Depends!
Construction/Maintenance Yes Multiple - Wis. Stat. § 83/
Trans 205
Construction/Maintenance of the CTH System
including all facets from signing, construction,
maintenance and removal of debris.
High
Cost Accounting System Yes Wis. Stat. §83.015 (3) Requirement that County Highway
Departments utilize a cost accounting system
that complies with statute and requirements of
WisDOT for maintenance of state highways.
Medium
Purchase/Maintain all road
Equipment and Tools
Yes Wis. Stat. §83.015 (2)a Maintain/Purchase/Sell equipment related to
highway construction.
High HWY Fleet Program
Rustic Road System Yes Wis. Stat. §83.42/Trans 205 Create/Maintain the Wisconsin Rustic Road
System
Medium Rustic Road maintenance
requirements can vary from
typical.
Salt Storage Yes Wis. Stat. §85.17/ Trans 277 Requirements of maintenance/storage of salt Medium
Highway
Encroachments/Highway
Fences
Yes Wis. Stat. § 86.04/ 83.015
(2)(a)
Removal of highway encroachments and the
safety obligations related to such
encroachments
High
Implements of Husbandry Yes Wis. Stat. § 340 & 348 Requirements to permit and manage the
system to allow for ag and ag-equipment and
routing.
Medium
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Highway
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Run-off management Yes Wis. Stat. § 281.16(2) & (3),
NR 151
Drainage maintenance requirements/storm
water management/Ditch repair and
maintenance
High
Driveway/Access
Management
Yes Wis. Stat. §86.07 Access/Driveway Management Medium
Inter-
government/department
construction and
maintenance
No Construction/Maintenance of the Local
Highway system (Town/Village/City) and other
department activity
High
Public Land Survey System
(PLSS) Monument
Maintenance
No Wis. Admin. Code AE-7 Construction/Maintenance of the Section and
1/4 Section Corners
High Prior to and after Road
Construction
Inter-
government/department
Land Surveys, Legal
Descriptions, Right of Way
determination
Yes Wis. Stat. §59.45 Identify and monument County property lines
and Road Right of ways and creating
appropriate documentation.
Medium As requested by County
departments
Monitor and Maintain all
Land Survey/ Highway
Records
Yes Wis. Stat. §59.45 Intake, File, Scan, and Index all Survey files High
Major/ Minor Subdivision
Review/Survey Review
Yes St. Croix County Ordinance
CH. 13, Wis. Stat. §236
Review all land division maps/ Plats for
compliance with County Ordinance, State
Statutes, and State Administrative Codes
High
Land Information Council/
Community Development
Yes Wis. Stat. §59.72 Develop and maintain economic and
sustainable systems that relate to Land
Information and Land Records. While Providing
high accuracy locations for developing county
GIS mapping.
Medium Working with GIS
Technicians, Register of
Deeds, Corporation Council
and Community
Development
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Health and Human Services – 4000’s
St. Croix County Health and Human Services (HHS) strives to connect and respond to its community through
outreach and education, while continuing to evolve and improve our service delivery model and support our
staff.
Purchased service costs continue to increase in 2023, as HHS saw a record number of children placed in out-
of-home care. Additionally, adult crisis placements increased, as have the volume of adult protection cases.
Vision Statement
Service and Operational Trends
Child Placement Summary 2021 2022 *2023
Foster Home, Non Relative 41 32 42
Foster Home, Relative 21 37 30
Kinship 8 17 8
Residential Care Center 1 3 5
Shelter 0 2 1
Detention 1 3 2
Group Home 3 2 2
Corrections 0 1 1
Trial Reunification 6 5 4
Missing From Care 0 0 0
Totals at the end of reporting period -12/31 each year 93 103 94
Total Children Served in Out of Home Placement Throughout the Year 142 176 137
*2023 numbers are through July
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Over the past 4 years there has been a sharp increase in the number of adult protection cases reported to
St. Croix County. In 2019, there were a total of 400 Adult Protection reports, followed by 413 reports in
2020. In 2021, this number jumped to 449, with a further increase in 2022 to 521. Through the first week
of August 2023, there have been 365 Adult Protection reports received. In response to increasing
demands, HHS transferred 1.0 FTE substance use counselor position (vacant) to Adult Protection for a
total of 4.0 FTEs in the Adult Protection service area. It is currently estimated that 25% of Wisconsin’s
population is 60+ years of age. With an aging population, we anticipate service demands will continue to
trend up in future years.
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July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May June July
CHILDREN SERVICES
OUT- OF- HOME PLACEMENT DATA
JULY 2022 - JULY 2023
Total Children in Placement
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Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) serving Medicaid-enrolled adults and children with mental
health and/or substance use diagnosis, has seen consistent enrollment so far in 2023. There will always be
fluxuation with enrollment numbers as youth/adults enter and graduate from the program.
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July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April May June July
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Enrollment
July 2022-July 2023
Highlight of Department Activities
Children Services:Continued response to record levels of children in out of home care, many of them
with complex health needs. Foster parent recruitment event was held in March 2023 in partnership with
United Way of St. Croix Valley. Received a multi-county grant award to identify foster homes for children
with complex needs in St. Croix, Barron, Polk and Pierce counties. Recovering Together Café’s offered at
the Services Center in partnership with Family Resource Center of St. Croix Valley, providing support for
parents of young children with an interest in recovery from substance use and other conditions.
Children Services is participating in a Judicial Engagement Team (JET) with legal partners in St. Croix
County which helps identify best practices when the law directly impacts a child or a family. Nation-wide,
there continues to be a movement toward evidenced based practices, not only as they pertain to Child
Welfare, but also for those involved with the Youth Justice system. The JET team has identified areas in
which our system can improve to help reduce the number of children in out-of-home care, increase legal
representation for families, and have timely outcomes for the families we serve (this includes permanence
for those children in out of home care).
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Economic Support: The Public Health Emergency has ended and the unwinding of benefits will continue
through May 2024. It is too early to make predictions of overall impact resulting from increased caseloads
and recipient numbers.
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS): CCS has maintained enrollment over the last year. There has
been an increase in adult referrals from previous years while referrals of children remained steady. Focus
continues on outreach to raise community awareness of CCS services for youth and adults. Maintaining a
robust variety of contracted providers that can provide psychosocial rehabilitation services has been a
focus over the past year to effectively meet recipients needs. CCS added 11 new providers thus far in
2023.
Behavioral Health: Outpatient Mental Health therapy appointment wait times continue to be greater
than past years. The Division continues to work to improve service coordination and arrangements for
access to other community-based therapy options. While there continues to be a shortage of available
inpatient hospitalization beds, regional psychiatric hospitalization beds at Amery Behavioral Health and
Eau Claire Sacared Heart Hospital have been more available than in the past allowing for additional
options and somewhat reducing the burden on law enforcement for transportation. Positions funded
through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) have assisted in providing early interventions services that
help coordinate care and better address social determinants of health, such as housing needs, access to
health care, employment assistance and social connectedness.
Records: Continuing work to improve HHS onboarding & training. In process of adding Department’s
Operational Policies & Procedures manual to our Loop system for consistent tracking of all HHS staff and
assigned trainings. Continued work with Netsmart to improve the operability of our Electronic Health
Record system. Monitoring quality improvement measures to ensure timely completion of documentation,
aligning with HHS strategic directive of “analyzing workflow to improve service delivery”
ADRC: Social isolation and loneliness continues to be a focus of statewide initiatives, therefore, emphasis
on congregate dining and social activities remain priorities in the aging side of the ADRC. Congregate
dining participant numbers continue to increase post-pandemic while home-delivered meal counts are
decreasing as criteria has returned to pre-pandemic guidelines. Ultimately, total meal counts are
projected to stabilize in 2023. Catered meal costs have increased while staff expenses and unprepared
food costs have decreased due to closure of another cooking kitchen (Deer Park) in 2022. The ADRC
continues to provide transportation to Nutrition Sites and community appointments for consumers while
the price of fuel has increased from previous years. Caregiver Support and Dementia Care services
continue to see an increase in activity and demand. The ADRC has been selected as a partner with DHS to
faciliate the Independent Living Skills Pilot Project which is now scheduled to commence in September of
2023. This grant has provided $70,459 in administrative funding to the ADRC to support a part-time
Social Worker II to coordinate the program. Referrals to the ADRC Information and Assistance/ADRC
Specialists continue to increase in volume and acuity and, therefore, this grant is anticipated to help
bridge services for individuals who would otherwise not meet publicly-funded, long-term care
programming. The aging population continues to increase with significant demand for placement
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2023 Budget Changes
x Continue to experience increased demands related to child out-of-home placements, Adult
Protection referrals, and placements in Institutions for Mental Disease (IMDs). IMD facilities are not
eligible for Medicaid reimbursement and often not covered by private insurance. All of these
services are mandated, difficult to forecast, and of primary concern with respect to budget impact
x 2023 state biennial budget provided a minimal increase to ADRC base-funding ($5 million state-
wide in each year of the biennium). County allocations currently unknown. Growing aging
population will continue to strain ADRC resources state-wide
x State budget provided a very small increase to counties for Adult Protective Services ($1 million,
state-wide). County allocations currently unknown
x Increase in referrals for behavioral health care leading to extended waitlists. County-operated and
provider resources are strained as demand exceeds capacity. Workforce challenges, primarily in the
area of substance use services continue and negatively impact revenue
x The state budget includes a 2% increase for income maintenance (IM) administration and additional
fraud funding. Until we receive additional information we will budget current numbers for 2024.
HHS will request clarification from DHS on how fraud funding can be used and how it may affect
overall administration budget. We may realize a slight reduction in tax levy for IM
x The Great Rivers Consortium (GRC) has made changes to the structure of the Child Care Team that
will impact claims for most or all counties in the consortium. Depending on how other counties are
claiming funding there may not be “leftover/unspent” funding from our partners to de-obligate/re-
obligate and make SCC whole as in past years. While currently unknown, HHS may realize a slight
increase in tax levy related to Child Care
x Workforce challenges continue to migrate between divisions and specific position titles. Current
challenges involve recruitment/retention in areas of nursing, substance use, crisis, and Children
opportunities that only continue to diminish due to workforce and funding challenges. Additionally, there
are increasing demands being placed on Elder and Disability Benefit Specialists, resulting from an aging
population and the “unwinding” of benefits associated with end of the Public Health Emergency.
Public Health: Public health continues to utilize COVID-19 funding through 2024, specifically a public
health workforce grant and funding through Public Health ARPA . Pre-COVID programming has returned
to near full capacity and Medical Assistance revenues will continue to grow in 2024. In 2022 the State
Department of Health Services-Division of Public Health applied for funding from the CDC titled
Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce and Data Systems (PHI). This funding will span
five years and St. Croix county should receive it before the end of 2023. Healthier Together, a partnership
with Pierce County, continues to work implementing our community health improvement plan also
known as a CHIP. The current health priorities are: mental , social and emotional wellness and promoting
thriving, livable communities for all.
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Services. Workforce issues involving extended vacancies, utilization of temporary agency staff, and
retention have a negative budget impact
x In 2023, 1 vacant FTE in substance use services was re-assigned to Adult Protective Services in
response to increasing demands. Additionally, a “Lead Social Worker” position was created in APS
to assist in managing cases. This will result in slightly lower revenue through substance use services,
but prevents budgeting an additional FTE in Adult Protective Services
Budget Highlights Supporting County Strategic Plan
x HHS Strategic Plan: Completed HHS strategic planning process with facilitation by the UW Extension
Office and established 5 strategic directives to guide the HHS Department for the next several years.
HHS plan is based on county strategic plan goals established in 2022. HHS strategic directives are:
1. Pursue a culture of change and innovation
2. Analyze workflow to improve service delivery
3. Align budget priorities with vision
4. Explore and expand legislative advocacy
5. Enhance technology proficiency
x American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Initiatives: In 2021, the St. Croix County Board allocated funding
through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for HHS to develop new, innovative early intervention
initiatives targeting underserved populations within our county. HHS partnered with Justice Support
Services, the Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement agencies (throughout the county), and community
providers. All initiatives have been implemented with the broad goal of reducing high cost crisis
events/placements
x Opioid Settlement: Funding received in 2022 to support 1 FTE mental health professional embedded
within the county jail. Proposing a portion of 2023 settlement funds be allocated to support 1 FTE
substance use professional, embedded within Child Protective Services, to provide family-based care
addressing substance use and related trauma. These efforts are intended to address needs of families
impacted by addiction and assist in maintaining family unity while reducing out-of-home placements
x Retention and Recruitment: Tele-work/health and flexible work environments were implemented and
continue in response to workforce challenges that began during the pandemic. Public Health grant
funding utilized to strengthen Public Health workforce, allowing for addition of a Public Health
Educator. HHS continues to partner with Human Resources to find creative solutions for improving
recruitment and retention in all areas of HHS
x Business Practices: Intentional focus to align HHS budget priorities with vision to improve efficiencies
and reduce costs in line with new strategic plan. Applied ARPA/COVID-19 funding to expand upstream
intervention services to underserved residents. Continued focus on reducing purchased service costs in
shift to upstream, preventive care. Continued efforts with state associations and state partners to evolve
systems of care through policy change and sustainable funding
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Public Health
Services Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Health, Administration
and Supervision
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 250 The County Health Department serves all areas of the
county that are not served by a city or municipal health
department. Further, Wis. Stat. § 250.03(1) (L) indicates
the department (the state) shall perform or facilitate the
performance of all of the following services and
functions listed below.
High Local Health Dept. serves all
residents of St. Croix County
as an extension of state and
federal authorities
Local Health Officials Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 251 The County shall establish a local health department and
provide a Local Health Officer along with other required
staff, pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 251.02 and 251.06.
High The Health officer is a
required position within any
local health department
Communicable Disease
Prevention and Control
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 252 Public Health surveilles, investigates and follows-up on
all communicable diseases per the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and Wisconsin
Department of Health
High A reduction in services
would impact ability to
respond effectively.
Public Health
Preparedness
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 250 &
DHS 140.04 (1) (d)
Participate in the development of response strategies
and plans in accordance with local, state, and national
guidelines to address£public£health£emergencies as
defined in s.£323.02 (16), Stats.
High A reduction in services
could impact public
safety/health
Tuberculosis Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 252.07 Public Health surveilles, investigates and follows-up on
all communicable diseases per the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and Wisconsin
Department of Health
High Service level must be
capable of responding to
disease outbreaks for entire
county population
Immunizations Yes Wis. Stat. § 252.05 (1)
and (10)
Public Health provides immunizations (vaccine for
children VFC) through a state/federal program to the
uninsured and underinsured
Medium Service level must adjust to
community demands
related to disease activity
Rabies Control Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 95 and
Wis. Admin. Code ATCP
13
The Local Health Department shall administer and
enforce the control of rabies throughout the County.
Medium Service demands vary
Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC)
Yes Wis. Stat. § 253.06 Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support,
food benefits and resources and referrals to assist in
meeting the varied needs of enrolled families. For more
information, see
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/index.htm.
High Service level based on
needs of population
Maternal and Child
Health
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 253 Children with special health care needs means children
who have health problems that require intervention
beyond routine and basic care, including children with or
at risk for disabilities, chronic illnesses and conditions,
health-related educational problems and health-related
behavioral problems.
Medium Service level defined by the
needs of vulnerable
populations.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Public Health
Services Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Women's Health Block
Grant
Yes Wis. Stat. § 253.07 The department through the Local Health Department
shall provide for delivery of family planning services
throughout the state by developing and by annually
reviewing and updating a state plan for community-
based family planning programs. The department shall
allocate women's health funds under its control in a
manner which will promote the development and
maintenance of an integrated system of community
health services. It shall maximize the use of existing
community family planning services by encouraging
local contractual arrangements. The department through
the Local Health Department shall coordinate the
delivery of family planning services by allocating
women's health funds in a manner which maximizes
coordination between the agencies. The department
shall encourage maximum coordination of family
planning services between county social services
departments, family planning agencies and local health
departments to maximize the use of health, social
service and welfare resources.
Medium Service level determined by
need within our
communities
Family Planning and
Related Preventative
Health Services Grant
Yes Wis. Stat. § 253.075 Clinic provides confidential family planning,
reproductive and sexual health services. Services also
include pregnancy testing, counseling and referral and
sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment
Medium Service level determined by
need within our
communities
Child Death Review
Team
No Children don’t have a say in the policies and programs
that impact their lives. To be healthy, safe and able to
thrive, they need trusted advocates working on their
behalf. In 1994, the State of Wisconsin expressed the
need for a non-governmental entity to focus on
children’s health issues that were not being adequately
addressed—especially for underserved populations
Medium Service level varies
Environmental Health Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 254,
specifically Wis. Stat. §§
& administrative code
DHS 140.06
Services include: Human health hazard investigations;
lead investigations; licensing and inspections; radon test
kits; rabies control program and; beach testing for E. coli
High Service level corresponds to
actual and anticipated
environmental health needs
for the county
Human Health Hazards Yes Wis. Stat. § 254.59 We protect the health/safety/general welfare of the
public and maintain/protect the environment of St. Croix
County. This includes responding to complaints,
conducting investigations, providing education, beach
testing, animal bite/rabies control, beach testing, lead
investigations, radon, and other environmental health
issues.
High Service level must be
adequate to respond to
these needs
Licensing and
Inspectors: Department
of Agriculture, Trade, &
Consumer Protection
(DATCP) Contract
Yes ATCP Chapters
72,73,75, 76,78, and 79
Public Health contracts with the State to be the agent for
licensing purposes for the items in this category. The
County receives money from the collections of fees for
licensing establishments. Under this contract we license
and inspect approximately 582 food, lodging, pool,
campground, and recreational educational camp
facilities in the county. Additionally, we inspect all the
school kitchens, senior meals, the county jail kitchen,
and food stands at special events.
High Public health preforms
inspections, and follow up
of all licensed facilities. A
reduction in service level
would impact our ability to
do this.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Public Health
Services Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Licensing and
Inspections:
Department of Safety
and Professional
Services (DSPS)
Contract
Yes SPS Chapters 221 and
326
Public Health contracts with the State to be the agent for
licensing purposes for the items in this category. The
County receives money from the collections of fees for
licensing establishments. Under this contract we license
and inspect approximately 35 tattoo/body piercing and
manufactured home park facilities.
High Public health preforms
inspections, and follow up
of all licensed facilities. Any
reduction in service level
would impact our ability to
do this
Department of Natural
Resources (DNR)
Transient Non-
community Drinking
water program (TNC)
Yes Wis. Stat. § 254.46 As an agent for WI Department of Natural Resources Medium Service level must
accommodate needs as
outlined in the "comments"
column
Chronic Disease and
Injuries
Yes Wis. Stat. § 255.03 (1)Conduct programs to prevent, delay and detect the
onset of chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes,
cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, cerebrovascular
disease and genetic disease, and other chronic diseases
that the department determines are important to
prevent, delay and detect in order to promote, protect
and maintain the public's health; and (2) Establish
programs of community and professional education
relevant to detection, prevention, and control of chronic
diseases.
Medium Service level responds to
health needs and disease
trends of population
Community Health
Improvement
(Healthier Together)
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 251 &
DHS 140.03
In partnership with Pierce County, develop a Community
Health Needs Assessment and Community Health
Improvement Plan to identify priority community health
needs and develop a plan to address those health
priorities
High Service level corresponds
with work necessary to
complete population health
assessment and planning
Nutrition Yes Wis. Stat. § 253.06 Services include: Breast feeding peer counselor;
community education with ADRC; farmer's market; Fit
Families (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Education); Stepping Up Your Nutrition (adults age 50+)
course
Medium Reduction in services would
impact vulnerable
populations
Tobacco Control and PreYes Wis. Stat. Ch. 255.15 &
DHS 140.06
Local health departments have the ability to become a
multi-jurisdictional tobacco control coalition. The
coalitions focus on tobacco control and prevention
through education, and tobacco compliance checks.
Medium Service provides preventive
measures to reduce tobacco-
related illness/death
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Behavioral Health
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Community Mental Health,
developmental disabilities,
alcoholism and drug abuse
services.
Yes Wis. Stat. 51.42 Emergency crisis services to those with
disabilities, mental health, substance use
concerns.
High ARPA positions have
supported the required
services by providing
additional outreach to those
that may have not been
able to receive services in
the past.
Care and Custody Yes Wis. Stat. 51.22 Care and treatment for people assessed to be a
substantial threat to the safety of self or others.
High Least restrictive, most
appropriate placement
always sought first. Client
may be placed in hospital
level of care but no mental
health civil commitment
sought by treating
psychiatrist.
Protective Services and
Placement
Yes Wis. Stat. 55.02 Emergency protective services or protective
care and treatment for people living with
serious and persistent mental illness,
degenerative brain disorder, developmental
disabilities, or other like capacities.
High Least restrictive most
appropriate treatment, care,
and placement with or
without guardianship.
Emergency Services Yes Chapter DHS 34.01, 34.11(3),
34.22
24/7 emergency mental health services and
follow up care coordination. Authorization of
costs relating to emergency detention in
hospital level of care.
High Services billable to third
party billing, grants, or self
pay.
Community Based Case
Management
No Chapter DHS 34.22, Chapter
DHS 63.07
Follow up case management services following
a crisis intervention.
Ongoing case management to those with
serious and persistent mental illness.
Medium Reducing this service would
put vulnerable community
members experiencing
mental health crisis and
those with serious metal
illness at risk of not
receiving needed services.
Community Support
Program (CSP)
*moved under
Comprehensive Community
Support 1.2023
No Chapter DHS 63, WI
Statute 51.421
Treatment program for adults diagnosed with
Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses and co-
occurring Substance Use Disorders whose
diagnosis(es) might otherwise require them to
need institutionalized care. Case management
services assist in providing treatment and care
in the least restrictive, person-centered,
recovery-focused manner. Services are based
on a prescription for treatment from a CSP
Psychiatrist and deemed medically necessary.
Client may or may not be under a mental
health commitment (WI Stats. 51)
High Reducing or eliminating this
service would leave
community members living
with chronic mental illness
without services to improve
functioning and would be at
greater risk of institution
placement.
Out Patient Mental Health
Services
No Chapter DHS 75.50 Care and treatment for people assessed to be
in need of outpatient mental health services.
Services include mental health therapy, mental
health nursing, psychology, and psychiatry.
High These services provided by
the County allow under-
and uninsured clients an
opportunity to receive
outpatient mental health
services on an ability to pay.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Behavioral Health
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Substance Use Disorder
Services
Yes Chapter DHS 75.15, 75.50,
75.15(8), DHS 62
Outpatient clinic assessment and treatment for
substance use disorders. Authorization of
payment for inpatient services. DHS 62 also
requires one agency per county to provide
Intoxicated Driver assessments.
High These services provided by
the County allow under-
and uninsured clients an
opportunity to receive
outpatient substance use
services on an ability to pay.
Protective Services and
Placement
Yes Wis. Stat. 55.02 Monitor and evaluate protective services and
placements; ensure that the least-restrictive
level of care is implemented and independent
living is encouraged if possible; prepare and
submit reports required by the department or
the court if so ordered
High Mandated to provide this
service by statute
Elder Abuse/Adults at Risk
Agency
Yes Wis. Stat. 46.90 Adult at Risk: Investigates concerns for
individuals ages 18-59 with a diagnosed
physical or mental impairment that
substantially impairs the ability to care for an
individual's needs who have experienced or are
at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect, financial
exploitation, or self-neglect to the degree that
safety is in jeopardy. Elder Abuse: Investigates
concerns for persons ages 60 and older who
are subjected to physical or emotional abuse,
financial exploitation, and neglect or self-
neglect.
High Mandated to provide this
service by statute
Additional information: Summary of services provided in Behavioral Health includes: access and intake services, emergency/crisis response and follow up,
substance use disorder treatment outpatient services, intoxicated driver services, mental health outpatient services, adult community support services,
psychiatry and psychology services, and purchased services (includes 24/7 crisis response, residential, inpatient hospitalization, etc.)
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS CCS
Service CCS Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Comprehensive Community
Services (CCS)
No DHS Chapter 36, Wis. Stat. §
49.45 (30e) (6), Wis. Stat. §
51.42 (7) (6)
CCS is a voluntary,£person and family-centered
community-based mental health and/or
substance use treatment program that helps
individuals of all ages obtain the best possible
level of functioning, stability, and
independence. It is intended to assist
individuals who are in need of care outside of
inpatient settings, but who may have ongoing
needs that, if left unaddressed, could result in
hospitalizations during times of crisis. CCS
offers eligible recipients' opportunities to
receive traditional and non-traditional based
treatment to aid in their£recovery. Services are
based on a prescription for treatment from a
treating Psychiatrist or physician and deemed
medically necessary. Counties and Tribal
Nations are the only entities in the State that
can be certified to provide CCS.
Medium/
High
Reduction in these services
would limit our ability to
serve people with addiction
and/or mental health needs
and potentially increase
costs to the county as CCS
prevents high cost services
for children and adults.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Economic Support
Service- Economic
Support
Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Wisconsin Shares Child Care
Subsidy
No Wis. Stat. §49.155 (3) (1)(ah) County department or agency means a
county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, or 46.23,
ths unit, as defined in s. 49.825 (1) (e), or a
Wisconsin Works agency, child care resource and
referral agency, or other agency. Child Care
aligibility is administered in the same system as
Income Maintenance programs (DHS), and thus,
services are provided in our consortium's call center
via coordination/approval from DCF. Funding
received for this program is budgeted to cover
direct operational costs, and historically, Great
Rivers Consortium has been allowed to deob-reob
individual county allocations to make counties
whole. In addition, DCF has performed a deob-reob
process as a secondary measure to make consortia
whole.
high There are numerous
expectations regarding
program performance
standards, customer
satisfaction and quality
of services, and
administrative
efficiency of the
program as outlined in
the county's contract
with DCF.
Income Maintenance
Administration
Yes Wis. Stat. § 49.78
Income Maintenance
Administration - FoodShare
Yes Wis. Stat. § 49.79
Income Maintenance
Administration - Medical
Assistance
Yes Wis. Stat. § 49.45
Income Maintenance
Administration - Fraud
Investigations and Error
Reduction
Yes Wis. Stat. § 49.845
Wisconsin Home Energy
Assistance Program
No Wis. Stat. §16.27 (4) A household may apply after September 30 and
before May 16 of any year for heating assistance
from the county department under s. 46.215 (1) (n)
or 46.22 (1) (b) 4m. a. to e. or from another local
governmental agency or a private nonprofit
organization Funding received for this program is
budgeted to cover direct operational costs.
high There are numerous
performance
measurements related
to paid caseload,
contract spending,
quality assurance, and
outreach and intake
activities.
Programs administered
are entitlement
programs meaning we
are required to act on
any request for
assistance (we cannot
choose who to serve)
and recipients
automatically receive
benefits that they are
eligible for based on
predetermined
financial and non-
financial eligibility
criteria. There are
numerous performance
standards for programs
and service delivery as
outlined in the
consortium's contract
with DHS many of
which relate to
accuracy and
timeliness.
high(1b) Income maintenance programs means the
Medical Assistance program under subch IV, the
Badger Care health care program under s. 49.665,
the food stamp program under 7 USC 2011 to 2036
except for the employment and training program
described in s. 49.79(9) or the cemetery, funeral and
burial expenses program under s. 49.785. (1m) Each
county with a popluation of less than 750,000 shall
participate in a multicounty consortium that is
approved by the department under par. (b). (2)(b)
outlines required administrative functions to
include operating and maintaining a call center,
lobby services, benefit recovery, and fraud
prevention and identification activities. Income
Maintenance Administration. Our county is part of a
10 county consortium that administers medical
assistance and FoodShare. The county opted to be
part of this consortium, but could decide not to
provide direct administration of these programs
and services; however, the county would still be
required to contribute local funding (tax levy) to the
consortium for direct operational costs.
Administration of child care assistance, as well as,
program integrity, fraud and overpayment recovery
efforts are also consolidated within the 10 county
consortium to further increase accuracy,
consistency and efficiency in the administration of
these public benefits.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Children Services
Service: Children Services Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory
Authority Description Priority Service Level
Child Protection - Access,
Initial Assessment, Ongoing
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch 48 The Children's Code (Ch. 48) requires the Department to
protect children and unborn children while preserving
the unity of the family, whenever appropriate, by
strengthening family life through assisting parents and
the expectant mothers of unborn children, whenever
appropriate, in fulfilling their responsibilities as parents
or expectant mothers. The agency is required to provide
this service 24/7.
High There has been Increased
number of staff turnover in
2021 and 2022 as well as a
significant increase in
caseload size, complexity of
cases and placements of
children in out of home care
(especially higher levels of
care)
Youth Justice Yes Wis. Stat. Ch 938 Youth Justice (Juvenile Justice) Code (Ch 938) is
established to promote a juvenile justice system capable
of dealing with the problem of juvenile delinquency, a
system which will protect the community, impose
accountability for violations of law and equip juvenile
offenders with competencies to live responsibly and
productively. The agency is required to provide Juvenile
Intake services 24/7.
High Staff trained in YASI (Youth
Assessment Screening
Instrument) to determine
level of supervision based
on risk. Increased number
of juveniles in placement
(especially higher levels of
care)
Child Welfare Services Yes Wis. Stat 48.56 The Children's Code (Ch. 48) requires the Department to
protect children and unborn children while preserving
the unity of the family, whenever appropriate, by
strengthening family life through assisting parents and
the expectant mothers of unborn children.
High Child Welfare services cases
covered by multiple areas:
Access, Initial Assessment,
Ongoing Child Protection,
and Youth Justice staff when
appropriate.
Powers and Duties of
County Departments
Yes Wis. Stat 48.57 and
938.57
Wis. Stat. 48.57 (1) and 938.57 (1) Indicates that each
county department shall administer and expend such
amounts as may be necessary out of any moneys which
may be appropriated for child welfare and juvenile
justice purposes by the county Board of Supervisors or
by the legislature, which may be donated by individuals
or private organizations or which may be otherwise
provided. The social workers also conduct Step Parent
Adoptions as directed by the court.
High Requirement for
expenditure of funds as
necessary for child welfare
and juvenile justice
purposes
Developmental Disability
Services
Yes Wis. Stat. 51.437 Wis Stat 51.437 indicates that the county Board of
Supervisors has the primary governmental responsibility
for the well-being of those developmentally disabled
citizens residing within its county and families of the
developmentally disabled insofar as the usual resultant
family stresses bear on the well-being of the
developmentally disabled citizen. This primary
governmental responsibility is limited to the programs,
services and resources that the county Board of
Supervisors in reasonably able to provide within the
limits of available state and federal funds and of county
funds required to be appropriated to match state funds.
High Limited by available funding
and resources
Family Centered Treatment No Family Center Treatment Family Centered Treatment
(FCT) is an evidenced based family preservation model
of home based treatment. FCT is an intensive, in-home
family therapy and case planning service that is
designed to find simple, practical, and common sense
solutions for families faced with a variety of stressors.
Med/Hig
h
FCT is critical to helping
children remain in the
home. Reducing or
eliminating these services
would have an adverse
affect on the number of
children in out-of-home
placement
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Children Services
Service: Children Services Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory
Authority Description Priority Service Level
Children's Community
Options Program
Yes Wis Stat 46.272 Wis Stat. 46.272 governs the Children's Community
Options Program. This statutory section requires the
Department to establish a children's community options
program with the main purpose of providing a
coordinated approach to supporting families who have a
child with a disability. Individual counties must
determine what shall be done to meet these
responsibilities in a way that adequately complies with
the law. The burden of demonstrating that those
responsibilities have been met to an adequate degree
falls upon the county. The services, therefore, are not
identical in each county even though the same basic
mandate exists.
High Service needs are
individualized. Funding can
be used towards specific
needs related to the child's
disability where no other
options exist.
Birth to Three Yes Wis. Stat. 51.44 Wis Stat 51.44 indicates that each county Board of
Supervisors shall designate the appropriate county
department under 46.21, 46.23, or 51.437, the local
health department of the county or another entity as the
local lead agency to provide early intervention services.
This chapter goes on to read that the department (the
state) shall promulgate rules for the statewide
implementation of the program.
High Early intervention services
follow state guidance and
are provided by HHS.
Increase in numbers this
past year. Contract with St.
Croix Therapy & Associates
to provide Occupational
Therapy and Physical
Therapy as well as
additional Speech Therapy.
Children's Long Term
Support (CLTS)
Yes Wis. Stat. 46.995 Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) waivers provide the
county access to State and Federal funding to serve the
health and safety needs of children in the County. In
many instances, these health and safety needs would
otherwise be funded solely through local tax levy
funding. This is a mandated service for the State and the
State requires the counties to process the applications
thereby making it mandatory for the county to provide
the service.
High Services are provided to
children with
developmental/physical
disabilities
Alternate Care / Foster Care
Licensing
No Wis. Stat. 48.75 and
Ch 56
Ch 56 was established to provide requirements for foster
homes and foster parents directed at protecting the
health and safety and promoting the welfare of children
placed in the homes; to establish a fair hearing
procedure for foster parents; to establish requirements
for certification of a foster home with a level of care and
requirements for assessment of a child’s
needs and strengths; and to establish criteria for making
supplemental and exceptional payments to foster
parents. Kinship licensing also falls under this category
for voluntary and court ordered placements. Child
welfare agencies, if licensed to do so by the department,
and public licensing agencies may license foster homes
under the rules promulgated by the department under s.
48.67 governing the licensing of foster homes.
High Ensuring foster care
placements are safe and
supported offers a
preferable alternative to
placement in a more
restrictive setting. If the
county didn’t license foster
homes then we would be
required to rely on a child
welfare agency to complete
the foster care licensing
process, which would take
longer and slow down
placement processes.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS ADRC
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
AGING SERVICES No Any change or reduction in
service level would impact the
number of persons served
Caregiver Support No Provides information and assisatnce, caregiver-specific
support, education, support groups, 1:1 and family
consults, respite care services, peer-to-peer support, and
also faciliates an annual Caregiver Conference for the
region (approx 100 participants in 2022)
High Caregiver support helps to reduce
APS cases
Congregate Meals No Provides a nutritionally-balanced, hot meal for persons
ages 60 and older (and their spouses regardless of age)
through nine senior dining nutrition sites throughout the
County; participants donate to the cost of the program
Med
Any change or reduction in
service level would impact the
number of persons served
Home-Delivered Meals No Provides a nutritionally-balanced, hot meal for persons
ages 60 and older and/or individuals ages 18-59 with
disabilities who are unable to prepare adequate meals on
their own; caregivers and spouses of home-bound
individuals are also eligible
High
People who receive this service
have limited options for food and
also have income restrictions
Volunteer Services No Assist in capturing in-kind hours related to certain grant
requirements; provide a great deal of support to our
caregiver programming, DayAway, Dementia
programming, Nutrition programming including delivery
of all home-delivered meals throughout the County
Med
Volunteer services resulted in a
cost savings of approx $175,000
in 2021
Adult Day Respite/DayAway No Provides a structured environment with activities,
socialization, morning snack, and noon meal for those
who are frail or have cognitive challenges related to
dementia
High Caregiver support helps to reduce
caregiver burnout, mitigate risk
for APS involvement, etc.
Transportation No Provides transportation to persons ages 60 and older,
and to persons with disabilities of any age, and/or their
spouses; the service is available in the communities of
Baldwin, Deer Park, Glenwood City, Hammond, Hudson,
New Richmond, Roberts, Somerset, and Woodville
Med
Any change or reduction in
service level would impact the
number of persons served; limited
options for specialized
transportation in the County
Healthy Aging/Preventative PNo Evidenced-based programming that encourages and
supports healthy living among older people and their
caregivers through partnerships with public and private
organziations. The activities are designed to improve the
quality of life and overall health of all participants.
Courses include: Stepping On Falls Prevention, Living
Well with Chronic Conditions, and Powerful Tools for
Caregivers.
Low
Preventative care contributes to
better outcomes and self-
sufficiency; mitigates risk for APS
invovlement, etc.
RESOURCE CENTER No ADRC grant funds cannot be used
to pay for the provision of any
service that is not authorized
under the ADRC Scope of Services
Information and Assistance No Serves persons ages 18 and older by providing
assistance to the public in planning for long and short-
term care needs; also provides current information about
local, regional, and state resources to meet care needs;
provides unbiased information on all aspects of life
related to aging and/or living with a disability; also
assists with facilitating legal ch. 54 guardianship orders
for youth in transition
Med
ADRC required "Core Service;'
Required to provide the service to
the persons who meet our target
population and/or eligibility
requirements
Options Counseling No Serves persons ages 18 and older by assisting eligible
persons enroll in long-term care programs available
through the State
Med
ADRC required "Core Service;'
Required to provide the service to
the persons who meet our target
population and/or eligibility
requirements
Older Americans Act; Wis.
Stat. 46.80, 46.82 and 85.21
Wis. Stat. 46.283
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS ADRC
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Elder Benefit Specialist No
Provides advocacy and assistance to County residents
ages 60 and older about Medicare, Medicaid,
supplemental insurance and all other public benefits;
also assists with grievances and appeals when necessary;
works under the supervision of the GWAAR Elder Law
Center
Med
Ensures eligible consumers are
connected to healthcare and
various other benefits
Disability Benefit Specialist No Provides services to persons ages 18 to 59 with physical
disabilities, developemental disabilities, and mental
illness/substance use disorders; assists with connecting
individuals with public and private benefit programs
including assistance with application and appeal
procedures; works under the supervision of the Disability
Rights Wisconsin Coalition
Med
Ensures eligible consumers are
connected to healthcare and
various other benefits
Dementia Care Specialist No Provides education and support, consultation, and
awareness of the programs and services available to
individuals living with dementia and their caregivers;
facilitates community education on becoming dementia
friendly to promote awareness, understanding, inclusion,
and support while reducing stigma and fear; complete
memory screens for individuals to assist in determining
their level of needs and coordinates these screens with
medical providers; assists individuals living with
dementia in being more active and remaining
independent/living in their homes longer
High
ADRC required "Core Service;'
Required to provide the service to
the persons who meet our target
population and/or eligibility
requirements
Marketing, Outreach, and Pu NO
ADRCs must conduct marketing, outreach, and public
education in order to make their presence and eservice
availability known througout the County
Low-Med
ADRC required "Core Service;'
Required to provide the service to
the persons who meet our target
population and/or eligibility
requirements
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - HHS Administration
Service: Health and
Human Services
Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
St. Croix County Director of
Health and Human Services -
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 46.23(1) Develop and make available to all citizens of
this county a comprehensive range of human
services in an integrated and efficient manner.
high Administration of all service
areas
Hire and Supervise Division
Administrators-* Admin.
*ADRC *BH * CS *CCS * ES *
PH * HCC
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 46.23(1) Provide for the administration of those services
and facilities organized under this section
through the establishment of a unified
administrative structure
high
Draft the HHS Budget Yes* Wis. Stat. § 59.61 Required to present annual Department
budget to County Administrator
high Annually prepared with HHS
staff and presented timely
to the County
Administrator.
Review, approve, write and
submit grant applications
and monitor all program
reimbursement funds from
federal, state and local level.
No To utilize and expand existing governmental,
voluntary and private community resources for
the provision of services to prevent or
ameliorate social, mental and physical
disabilities;
medium Much of our program
funding rely's on federal,
state and local sources,
allowing for less use of tax
levy.
Inform Health and Human
Services Board of Financial
Condition
Yes Monthly financial reports with assistance from
finance department.
Chapter 59.61 addresses financial transactions
at the county level and are part of the Health
and Human Services organizational structure
to assure appropriate billing for services to
consumers, insurance and state contracts, as
well as maintain all financial records.
high Financial reports are
provided by Fiscal Manager
after review with Director
Prepare Committee
Agendas in Consultation
with Committee Chairs
No Review items and assist with public meetings,
multiple staff participate in this process.
medium Team effort to make it look
seamless
Monitor State and Federal
Legislation
No Work with WCA, WCHSA and other sources to
monitor legislation and policy affecting local
government.
medium Associations carry forward
legislative agenda
Execute and approve Lawful
Contracts on HHS programs
behalf
Yes - Wis. Stat. § 46.036 Review and Sign contracts under $150,000.
Chapter 46.036 and 49.34 indicates that all care
and services purchased by the department or
by a county department under s. 46.215, 46.22,
46.23, 51.42, or 51.437 shall be authorized and
contracted for under the standards established
under this section
medium Part of our purchasing
policy
Annual Performance
Evaluations
No Monitor and evaluate employee performance-
built into Oracle ERP system.
medium embedded in our Oracle
system
Records No Medical records and county financial services
are included in administration. There is not a
specific mandate that these services are
provided, but medical records is required to
assure appropriate management of consumer
records.
high Compliance with state and
federal laws
Office Support Team No First point of contact for many consumers
looking for services. To develop and make
available to all citizens of this state a
comprehensive range of human services in an
integrated and efficient manner.
high Customer service and
division/department
support
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Health Center Campus – 4210, 4230, 4240
St. Croix County Health Center Campus mission is to provide the highest quality of Resident centered care, treatment, and
rehabilitation to residents and returning them to the community whenever possible.
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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Highlight of Department Activities
x The Health Care Center census continues to grow, especially in Rehabilitation and Hospice care. Orchard
View is at near capacity and continuing to receive referrals. We have been successful in hiring and training
staff for Orchard View. With census growth, we currently have only two (2) one-bedroom and one (1) studio
apartment currently vacant
x As the Health Care Center census increases, we are opening-up and expanding our short-term rehabilitation
area
x Rehabilitation services: In 2022, admitted 131 residents with 87 returning to their home or assisted living
x In 2023, provided training for 40 Nursing Assistants and 13 Personal Care Workers; provided CPR training
for 28 county personnel and health care Nurses
x Marie Zelinski, Activity Aide, was named St. Croix County’s 2023 Employee of the year. Marie has worked
at the Health Care Center for 45 years!
2023 Budget Changes
x Continued efforts to expand workforce. Currently working toward inclusion of a Medication-Trained Aide to
replace the need for 1.0 FTE Nurse. Also focused on work related to expanding outpatient therapy services.
We have been successful increasing our outpatient therapy numbers
x Currently challenged with recruiting/retaining licensed nursing staff and currently reliant on temporary agency
staff to meet organizational needs. Use of temporary agency staff substantially increases expenses. The
Health Care Center continues to work with Human Resources to find solutions to workforce challenges
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Maintaining Financial Sustainability: Campus overall striving to increase workforce to
maintain higher census and increase revenue
x Align Budget Priorities with Vision: Experiencing increasing outpatient therapy utilization. New marketing
program developed by MJ Care for our outpatient services. While the Kitty Rhodes facility is currently
unoccupied, we are considering plans for using this space to serve memory care patients going forward.
Workforce issues have presented challenges opening this space, but if appropriate staffing can be achieved
our hope is to utilize this facility in 2024
x Adopting effective policies for retention and recruitment: Bonuses offered for referrals and exploring all
options for improving staff retention (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant mentor program,continue to work to
maintain our relationship with high school/college students, utilizing temporary staff).
Addition of Medication Trained Aide program, allowing for mobility of qualified and interested staff
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Health Care Campus
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
St. Croix County Health
Care Center
No DHS 132, Wisconsin Stats
49.498,49.999, 50.02, 50.03,
50.098 CMS 483.10- 483.95
National Fire Protection
Associations Standard 101
“Skilled nursing facility” means a nursing home which is licensed by
the department to provide skilled nursing services. (32) (a) “Skilled
nursing services” means those services furnished pursuant to a
physician’s orders which:
1. Require the skills of professional personnel such as registered or
licensed practical nurses; and 2. Are provided either directly by or
under the supervision of these personnel. (b) In determining whether
a service is skilled, the following criteria shall be used: 1. The service
would constitute a skilled service where the inherent complexity of a
service prescribed for a resident is such that it can be safely and
effectively performed only by or under the supervision of professional
personnel; 2. The restoration potential of a resident is not the
deciding factor in determining whether a service is to be considered
skilled or unskilled. Even where full recovery or medical improvement
is not possible, skilled care may be needed to prevent, to the extent
possible, deterioration of the condition or to sustain current
capacities; and 3. A
service that is generally unskilled would be considered skilled where,
because of special medical complications, its performance or
supervision or the observation of the resident necessitates the use of
skilled nursing personnel. (34) “Supervision” means at least
intermittent faceîtoîface
High Reduction in these
services would greatly
limit and affect the
elderly population
within the county and
elderly in need of
protective placement.
Currently we are
receiving referrals from
other Counties and
states as the need for
placement is very high.
Kitty Rhoades Memorial
Memory Care Center
No DHS 83, National Fire
Protection -NFPA 72, 13
'Licensed CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility) That provides
a living environment for residents that is as homelike as possible and
is the least restrictive of each resident's freedom: and that care and
services a resident needs are provided in a manner that protects the
rights and dignity of the resident and the encourages the resident to
move toward functional indepndence in daily living or to maintain
independent functioning to the highest possible extent.
Med/High Currently not in Service
Orchard View Terrace No DHS 83, National Fire
Protection -NFPA 72, 13
Licensed CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility) That provides a
living environment for residents that is as homelike as possible and is
the least restrictive of each resident's freedom: and that care and
services a resident needs are provided in a manner that protects the
rights and dignity of the resident and the encourages the resident to
move toward functional indepndence in daily living or to maintain
independent functioning to the highest possible extent.
High Reduction in these
services would greatly
limit and affect the
elderly population
within the county, and
elderly need protective
placement. Currently
we are receiving
referrals from other
Counties and states as
the need for placement
is very high.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Veterans Service Office - 4710
Provide benefits counseling and application to qualified Veterans and their families through the
Department of Veterans Affairs at both Federal and State levels.
5,266 4,953 4,828 5,273
$38,205
$45,540
$48,828
$55,138
2019 2020 2021 2022
ST. CROIX COUNTY VA EXPENDITURES & POPULATION
2019-2022
St. Croix Vet Population VA Expenditures to St. Croix County (in Millions)
325
225
186
226
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 July 1, 2019 June 30, 2020 July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
Veterans Transported - Transportation Program 2019-2022
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
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ST. CROIX COUNTY VETERAN & SPOUSE TAX ABATEMENTS (2013-2022)
Highlight of Department Activities
x Transported 226 veterans to VAMC Minneapolis
x Assisted in completion of 198 WI Veteran & Surviving Spouse Property Tax Credit Applications
returning $729,580 to St. Croix County residents
x Provides wraparound services to St. Croix County veterans and family members
x Attend multiple outreach events and maintained VA accreditations for claim work
x Assist local VSO’s as needed and maintain positive relationship
x Planned and executed Veterans Benefits Expo in 2023 with ARPA Funds
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2024 Budget Changes
x No increase in funding requested for FY 2024
x Adjusted several line items in operational budget
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Received $19,178 of ARPA Fund from WDVA & $30,000 transferred from St. Croix County HHS
which was used for technology upgrades, St. Croix County mailer and Veterans Benefits Expo on
September 13th & 14th in New Richmond. (Find new and effective ways to educate and inform
members of our community about the services we offer.)
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Veterans Services
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Care of Veterans Graves Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.85 Flags, Markers and other grave related
expenses.
medium
Make Reports to the County
Board as the County Board
Requires
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80(5)(b) Required to present budget and reports to
County Board as requested.
medium
VA Compensation/Pension
Claims
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80(5)(a) Required advise all veteran residents of
benefits entitled, including disability and war-
time pensions.
high Most time in office spent on
this service
Federal GI Bill Assistance Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80(5)(a) Education assistance with forms and
information.
low Schools have
representatives to assist
with applications Federal VA Health Care
Applications
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80 (5)(a) Process application to Minneapolis VA Medical. high
Burial Benefits Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80(5)(a)
Wis. Stat. § 45.84
Family members of veterans receiving monies
from VA at death can apply for burial benefits.
medium
DD214 Registration/Access Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.05 Maintain copy of discharge papers for
residents.
high Records recorded in County
& WDVA databases
State Property Tax Credit Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80(5)(a) &
Wis. Stat. § 71.07(6)(e)
100% Disabled Vets and some Survivors
eligible for Property Tax Credits.
medium
State Education Benefits Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80(5)(a) WI residents and some dependents eligible for
state GI Bill education benefits.
low Schools have
representatives to assist
with applications CVSO and Transportation
Grants
No Wis. Stat. § 45.82-45.83 Apply for two Wisconsin CVSO Grants
(Transportation & CVSO Grants)
medium
Applications for Burials and
Cemeteries
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80(5)(a) Deceased veterans headstone and death
benefit applications, as required.
low
Veterans Service
Commission
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.81 (2) Maintain 3 county residents on commission to
assist with veteran relief.
low Additional options for
assistance have been
adoptedPreparing Annual Budget Yes* St Croix County Policy Prepare budget for Veterans Department medium Annual task
Establish & Advise Eligibility
for Any Benefits Entitled
Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.80(5)(a) Required to assist with all benefit related
questions.
high Mandated to assist with any
veteran benefit
Needy Veterans Tax Levy Yes* Wis. Stat. § 45.86 (2) Allocate money from tax levy to assist with
urgent veteran financial needs.
medium Multiple alternative
state/federal resources
Speaking Engagements No Speak to local partners as needed.low
Attend Local Veterans
Organization Meetings
No Maintain healthy relations with local Veteran
Service Organizations.
low
Nursing Home and Home
Visits to Needy Veterans
unable to travel
No Home visits & traveling to indigent/home
bound veterans residence for benefit
questions/inquiries.
low
Additional Requirements
deemed necessary by
County Administrator
Yes* St. Croix County Policy Complete tasks as assigned. medium
Additional information:
*The County Veteran Service Officer position is a county-mandated position. We are charged to advise persons living in the county who served in the U.S.
armed forces regarding any benefit to which they may be entitled or any complain or problem arising out of such service and render to them and their
dependents all possible assistance. This is very broad, and a wide range of benefits we must assist the near 5,200 veterans in St. Croix County and their family
members.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Register of Deeds - 1710
Provide information and advanced assistance to county stakeholders with the support of technologically
advanced electronic programs to provide safe archival storage and convenient access to real estate records,
vital records for birth, death, marriage, domestic partnership, termination of domestic partnership and
military discharge records for St. Croix County in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
3.7
29.9
66.4
Distribution of Total Receipts for
2022=$3,586,912.03
3.7% County Land
Records
Fund=$131,792
29.9% County
General
Fund=$1,072,251.11
66.4% Paid to
State=$2,382,868.92
18058 16847
18700
25105 26213
16503
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Number of Real Estate
Documents Recorded
Mission Statement
Service and Operational Trends
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
9942 7906 7592 7839 5680 2555
8116 8941 11108
17266 20533
13948
3769 3414
4006
4465
7347
5614
#
O
F
D
O
C
S
Document Recording
Paper eRecord Rejected
28
5
8
31
9
3
32
4
3
30
0
3
29
9
9
30
1
5
72
9
6
73
0
7
78
6
1
76
9
7
90
1
9
92
0
5
19
1
0
20
0
5
18
5
9
18
8
4
20
0
5
29
0
4
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
RE
C
O
R
D
S
Vital Records
Certifieds Issued ($)Addl Copies ($)Filed
NOTE: July 2022 started statewide marriage filing. Filed # does
not include licenses issued in other counties but submitted to St.
Croix for final certificate filing.
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Highlight of Department Activities
x Signed up 427 people for property fraud alert.
x Back Indexed 40,115 documents so all electronic documents have indexing by names and tract
completed to 2/7/1963 with name only indexing from 2/7/1963 to 1848.
x Increased the number of documents recorded electronically from 79% to 84.5%.
x Performed title searches for properties with delinquent taxes to assist county with InRem Tax
Foreclosures.
2024 Budget Changes
x Revenue expectations are being decreased significantly. One reason is high interest rates and low
number of real estate recordings being experienced in 2023. This correlates with the higher
federal reserve rates and high cost of overall living making it difficult for individuals to be able to
afford buying a home. Another cause is with less land transfers there are less business partners
that are searching and fewer paid searches for information.
x Decreased office supplies. Number of vital records being issued by our office has continued to
increase in 2023 so the increased cost of issuing vital records is offset by the decrease in the cost
of recording and processing real estate recordings.
x Slight change in costs associated with conferences and staff development-The WRDA has left the
WCCO association and joined the WCA Legislative conference so one less conference to be
attended. The change is not significant because overall conference perdiem’s continue to increase.
x Software subscriptions are decreasing because there are fewer paid search subscriptions for real
estate.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Continued value is being placed on staff development to support the goal of ensuring staff are
continually trained to keep up with the evolution of technology and to encourage job satisfaction
and employee retention.
x Utilizing remote access and electronic recording as often as possible to decrease certain supplies,
postage & staff time. This allows staff to focus energies on improving information available to the
public using the internet
x The software programs of AVID and LAREDO are from Fidlar Technologies. This company is very
advanced in their efforts to protect our data from illegal access and they even provide a program
(Property Fraud Alert) to help homeowners in our county with protecting their property interests.
x Continued efforts to digitized and make information available on the internet creates the ability
for convenient access to companies needing access to real estate records and keeps county
workers and our customers safe, but working, during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Register of Deeds
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Record or file, index,
maintain and provide access
to all real estate documents
authorized by law to be
recorded
Yes Wis. Stat. §59.43(1c)(a) Daily review of incoming paper and electronic
documents to ensure they meet statutory
recording requirements. Documents are
reviewed and then entered into a recording
system and after processing they become
accessibile to the public.
high Health of the economy and
RE market requires up to
date records and quick
service
Collect appropriate
recording fees
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.43(2)(d) Simultaneous wih the recording process. high occurs silmultaneous with
the RE recordings
Submit report to state on
portion of recording fees
collected for the state land
information program
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.72(5)medium One report created at
month end, signed by ROD
and LIO, then submitted to
Treasurer
Collect appropriate real
estate transfer fees on all
conveyance documents
Yes Wis. Stat. § 77.22 Simultaneous wih the recording process. high occurs silmultaneous with
the RE recordings
Register, index, maintain
and provide access to all
marriages, deaths, births,
and domestic partnership
occurring in the county as
authorized by law.
Yes Wis. Stat. § 69 & 59.43(1c)(h) Electronic review & approval of deaths, paper
& electronic approval of statewide marriages.
Indexes are all electronically maintained. All
original paper records are scanned and being
electronically entered into a database for
safekeeping. Indexes and records are available
for parties with Direct Tangible Interest.
Records are available for purchase for those in
need and indexes and records aresafeguarded
high Proof of Identity needs
makes this task required
with priority response and
service level.
Record, index, certify copies,
maintain and provide access
to military discharges.
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.535(1) and
45.21
Indexes are kept current, records are available
for veterans and their families. New records are
filed when requested and certified copies
issued.
medium Very few recorded by
Veteran Service Department
so priority is medium,
however when one is
received we process
immediately to ensure
veterans benefits are
received.
Record all financing
statements pertaining to
realty-related collateral and
related records.
Yes Wis. Stat. § 409.501-409.521
& 59.43(1c)(L)
Daily review of incoming paper and electronic
documents to ensure they meet statutory
recording requirements. Documents are
reviewed and then entered into a recording
system and after processing they become
high Health of the economy and
RE market requires up to
date records and quick
service
Record Federal Tax Liens
and Releases of Federal Tax
Liens
Yes 779.97 Review of incoming paper documents from
Internal Revenue Service. Documents are
reviewed, payment is verified and then
documents are entered into a recording system
and after processing they become accessible to
high Health of the economy and
RE market requires up to
date records and quick
service
Record Articles of
Incorporation and related
merger and disollution
documents.
Yes 59.43 Review of incoming paper and electronic
documents from customers. Documents are
reviewed, payment is received and then
documents are entered into a recording system
and after processing they become accessible to
high Health of the economy and
RE market requires up to
date records and quick
service
Record marital Property
Agreements
Yes 766.58 Review of incoming paper and electronic
documents from customers. Documents are
reviewed, payment is received and then
documents are entered into a recording system
and after processing they become accessible to
high Health of the economy and
RE market requires up to
date records and quick
service
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Register of Deeds
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Perform notarial acts as
appropriate.
Yes Wis. Stat. § 706.07(2) low We rarely perform notorial
duties but have the
authority in the statute.
Perform InRem Property
searches, coordinating with
Treasurer Office,
Corporation Counsel &
County Clerk
No This is not a required ROD office activity. It
was previously contracted out with
independent abstract searchers. Involves a
complex RE tract search, search of Circuit
Court, Child Support etc for parcels that have
multiple years of delinquent taxes. Searching
takes place over a couple months with
findings reported to Treasurer and Corporation
counsel who then files proper notices to
involved parties and court proceedings to
repossess these properties for failure to pay
medium We strive to meet the
deadlines as created by the
Treasurer's office and
Corporation counsel but
this task cannot take priority
over our statutory duties.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
Community Development – 3600’s, 5210, 6000’s
Serve the public and guide communities by balancing the use and protection of natural resources with the needs
of the public to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
2024 Budget Changes
x Community Development’s operating budgets are up due to salaries, wages and benefits; operating costs are down related to dam
maintenance and mileage, fuel, postage, printing, software subscriptions are up
x Hazardous waste disposal costs are down due to a local business offering year-round collection service. Staff continue to plan for only one
collection event in 2023 and 2024. Collection is with the local vendor which reduces mobilization costs and has allowed this budget to
decrease. Will also continue to charge participants for disposal of paints, stains & varnishes to cover a portion of disposal costs.
x Land Information revenues are down and related costs have been reduced.
x Park attendance has continued to be strong in 2022 and is expected to increase along with camping due to the new group sites in 2023.
Increased revenues will offset increased park operating expenses including electrical, solid waste, porta potty pumping, maintenance, supplies
and fuel.
x Land & Water budget is down due to decreased revenues for practices. Aquatic invasive species education efforts have been added and are
covered by a $10,000 grant. Water quality funding is down and the budget adjusted to match funding available.
x Recycling budget is down due to no longer acting as a pass-through for tire collections. Sale of compost bins and compost pails continue to
be strong, these funds are used for educational materials.
Mission Statement
Service & Operational Trends
19%
28%
10%
31%
11%1%
2024 CDD NON-LEVY REVENUES BREAKOUT
6410 Admin & Land
Use
5210 Parks
6310 Land
Information
6110 Land & Water
Total 2024 Non-Levy
Revenues:
$1,826,532
48%
21%
4%
20%
5%2%
2024 CDD EXPENSES BREAKOUT
6410 Admin & Land
Use
5210 Parks
6310 Land
Information
6110 Land & Water
Total 2024 Expenses:
$4,334,570
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
2014-2022 Park Revenue
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
2014-2022 Park Passes Sold Annually
Daily Passes Sold Annual Passes Sold
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Highlights of Department Activities
x In April of 2023, St. Croix County become the first county in the State of Wisconsin to go live with NG911. To accomplish this goal, CDD
staff have worked on emergency service area (fire, ambulance, law enforcement) and address data clean-up for several years with the final
push taking place in 2022 and early 2023. Addresses county-wide (city, village, town) and 911 GIS data layers were standardized to meet the
required 98% accuracy level. A major step up from E911, NG911 allows 911 calls from virtually anywhere to be physically located precisely
by GPS and cell phone technology. CDD’s newly hired GIS Analyst was able to accomplish the 98% accuracy objective and meet the clean-
up deadline with minimal outside assistance. The Department does not assign addresses for the cities and villages within the county, but we
consult with them, and we maintain all the GIS address information for the entire county, which consists of over 41,000 total address points
that are used in the County’s 911 emergency dispatching system.
x CDD has contracted to purchase GeoPermits, cloud-based software to improve management and tracking of Land Use applications and
permitting and provide online public access to status of applications in the review and permitting process. The program should be fully usable
early 2024.
x Updating the County Comprehensive Plan, conducted a statistically valid public opinion survey through the UW-River Falls Survey Research
Center and conducted a similar online survey to broaden public access. Final survey results are available on the CDD project webpage
https://www.sccwi.gov/369/Comprehensive-Plan
x In 2022, CDD contracted for professional stormwater and erosion control review for land divisions, shoreland, riverway and floodplain
conditional uses and remediation of violations. Also contracted for additional soil test and sanitary system applicaton review to get caught up
and provide better timely service.
x 2022 County parks attendance was up by approximately 6,000 visitors with 5,510 annual passes and 6,905 daily
passes sold. This is a record number of annual passes. Parks fees and rents for the 3rd year in a row were over
$400,000. The 2022 revenue was $408,974, down about $6,700 from an all-time high of $415,645 in 2021. The
reduced revenue is not unexpected as 17 Glen Hills camping sites were closed because of the new campground
construction and the second camper cabin did not become available for rental until July.
x Thefts of park fees from self-pay stations and theft of the stations also impacted 2022 income. New in 2023, QR
Code signs, Mobile Pay, at County parks make it possible for visitors to pay for passes online. Through mid-July
this year, there have been no thefts, overall park revenue is up and there have been no complaints or problems
with QR Code usage.
x A Grand Opening was held for Vista Prairie, the New Glen Hills
Group Camp, that opened to the public in June. The 15 site campground consists of 9 recreational
vehicles campsites for RV’s up to 50-foot with electric and water hookups and 6 small RV or tent
campsites with electric hookup, each group of 5 sites has a small shelter– 6 tent, 9 RV, with
electric and water service. There is also a large shelter for large groups and outside events
available.
x Total of 386 feet of boardwalk and additional lakeshore trail are complete at Orf Family
Overlook on Bass Lake 2022 final site improvements include pouring cement pads for nature
educational panels and benches, completing stairs from the boat landing to the trail, observation
platform, and shelter.
x The conservation practices map presented here represents the permanent and
management practices installed in St Croix County from 2000 through 2022.
The maps are generated by CDD’s historical data base which is used to
improve spot checking, track funding sources, and tally pollution reductions
by watershed for state and federal reports.
x 2022/2023 Groundwater Analysis & Outreach activities: 5 nitrate screening
clinics, 516 resident’s water samples screened; nitrate source analysis
completed, results indicate agriculture as the primary source, bacteria testing
and stream monitoring projects begun.
x Halloween at Homestead had record attendance for its second year, 2022,
with over 850 people (100 more than 2021) attending to enjoy trick or
treating on the Bookworm Trail, hayrides, prizes for best costumes and food
trucks.
x Reclassified two positions in 2022, reclassification or advancement plans
proposed for three positions in 2023-24.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Land Use and Planning divisions work to administer and enforce land use regulations, and plan for future development in the rural areas of
the County support the Natural Resources goals 1 and 2 to improve and protect water quality and expand the enforcement of land use
ordinances in the County. Contracting for services supports Service Delivery Goal 1 to improve the way we offer services.
x Resource Management activities and additional conservation grant funding for staffing and practices supports the Natural Resources Goal to
improve and protect the water quality throughout the County and the goals in the County Land and Water Conservation Plan to protect soil
and water resources. Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste education and collection programs also support the Natural Resources Goal
to improve and protect water quality and the Solid Waste and Recycling plan statewide priorities to expand recycling. 252252
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
x Water Quality activities support the Natural Resources Goal to improve and protect the water quality throughout the County utilizing
County-Adopted Water Quality Priorities including Citizen Groundwater Monitoring Program (CGMP), nitrate screening, well data analysis,
and outreach and education. Future efforts will include analyzing septic density and septic impacts and bacteria testing in vulnerable towns.
x Planning and Parks Divisions work to improve and expand county park facilities, recreational opportunities, access to the nature through
funding and grants for park improvement and trail development at County Park Facilities. Improving and expanding park facilities supports
the Natural Resources Goal 3 to improve and develop County Parks and Trails. Providing recreation opportunities county-wide for residents
and visitors, and county-wide tourism are priorities in the County Outdoor Recreation Plan also.
x Land Information aerial photography, LiDAR, pictometry and oblique aerial photography and parcel data improvements are ongoing to
provide critical information to residents, development industry, government and state agencies per the Land Information Plan and support
Service Delivery Goals 2 and 3 to improve and increase awareness of how to obtain services.
x Reclassifications and promotions for existing staff support County goals to retain qualified and well-trained staff and increases protection of
natural resources and ground and surface water quality; promotes tourism, outdoor recreation, healthy lifestyles and improves park facilities;
expands Land Use Ordinance administration and enforcement; promotes consistent and responsive customer service; and improves employee
satisfaction and retention..
x CDD administrative team continues to expand public outreach to educate and inform the public about County services and facilities,
expanding social media presence supports the Service Delivery Goals 1 and 2 to improve and increase awareness of the services the County
offers.
Number of Social Media Followers Continues to Grow
Parks Facebook followers continue to grow
in number, from 5180 in 2021 to 6765 in
2022 (31% increase); the Resource
Management/Recycling page grew from
1535 to 1705 (11% increase). In 2022 Parks
social media posts reached 207,113 people
and resource management/recycling posts
reached 35,304 people. During 2023-24,
public outreach efforts will focus on
educating and informing the public about
Community Development services and
facilities, and promoting the online recycling
newsletter, signed bike routes, Vista Prairie
campground, Loop Trail interpretive panels,
and Orf boardwalk/nature trail.
1078
3850
5180
6765 7165
821 1229 1535 1705 1766
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
2019 2020 2021 2022 Thru July 2023
Social Media Followers
Park Followers Resource Management & Recycling Followers
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Community Development Parks Division
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Operation/ Maintenance 10
Glen Hills dams PL-566
Floodwater Control
Structures
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 31 Inspection, operation and maintenance of
dams in the Glen Hills Watershed is required to
ensure the overall integrity of the dams and
the public’s safety.
High
Operation/ Maintenance
Lower Power Dam on Lake
Mallalieu10 Glen Hills dams
PL-566 Floodwater Control
Structures
No Contractual Cost-Share Agreement between St.
Croix County, City of Hudson, Village of North
Hudson and Town of Hudson
High The County is billed annually by
the City of Hudson, which is
responsible for operation and
maintenance of the dam.
Outdoor Recreation Plan No Wis. Stat. 59.69 (1) &
(3)
Serves as a guide to the CDD Parks Division, in
the development of parks and outdoor
recreation facilities over a five-year period.
Focused on providing outdoor recreation
facilities that serve a wide-ranging, broad-
based population.
High The Outdoor Recreation Plan
must be updated and adopted
by the County Board every 5
years for the County to remain
eligible for State & Federal DNR
and DOT Parks, Trails and
Snowmobile grant funds.
Parks and Trails No See specific details for
each facility below.
The CDD Parks Division provides nature-based,
active and passive outdoor recreation facilities
and programs that serve a wide-ranging,
broad-based population in St. Croix County,
neighboring municipalities and out -of-state
visitors.
Medium
to High
There is one parks budget for all
park facilities, specific programs
such as snowmobile trail system
are identified within the budget
utilizing a designated account
code and program code.
Glen Hills Park and
Campground on Glen Lake
1, 2
No Contract Agreement
with Wisconsin DNR to
operate and maintain
Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51
Glen Hills consists of 700 wooded acres
surrounding the 78-acre Glen Lake. There are
88 electric, non-electric, RV and tent campsites
and 2 camper cabins. The total number of sites
will expand by 15 to 103 RV/tent sites with the
opening of the new group area.
Med-
High
Homestead Parklands on
Perch Lake 2
No Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51 Homestead Parklands is on the norther 2/3 of
Perch Lake, the main attraction is the
swimming beach and the pristine water quality
of Perch Lake.
Med-
High
Homestead Parklands on
Perch Lake West Addition 2,
3
No MN/DOT Agreement
No. 95705 and 95704
Cooperative
Agreement for
Riverway Mitigation
Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51
An additional 40 acres was added to
Homestead and offers additional hiking,
hunting and water quality protection.
Med-
High
Troy Beach on the St Croix
River 2
No Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51 Troy Beach is a 7 acre day use park on the St.
Croix River. The 400 foot beach is popular
because of the large Cottonwood trees where
you can relax and watch the boats and
sailboats on the St. Croix.
Med-
High
Apple River Recreation Area
2
No Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51 Apple River Park provides open space, natural
area with hunting, fishing, hiking and canoe
access to the Apple River.
Med-
High
Pine Lake Park & Boat
Landing 2
No Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51 Pine Lake is a day-use park offering boat
launch, courtesy dock, shoreline fishing, hiking,
picnic shelter and pit toilets.
Med-
High
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Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Wildwood Trail 2 No Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51 Wildwood Trail is a 7-mile off-road limestone
surface trail on a former railroad right-of-way
for hiking, jogging, bicycling and in the winter
snowmobiling.
Med-
High
St Croix River Crossing Loop
Trail & Blue Star & Hilltop
Trailheads 3
No Contract Agreement
with Wisconsin DOT to
operate and maintain
MN/DOT Agreement
No. 95705 and 95704
Cooperative
Agreement for
Riverway Mitigation
The Loop Trail is an interstate trail located in
both Wisconsin and Minnesota. The 4.7 mile
trail is open to pedestrians and bicycles and
crosses both the new St. Croix River Crossing
Bridge and the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge.
The Blue Star and Hilltop Trailheads offer a
Blue Star Memorial, water fountain, bike aid
station, picnic shelter, restrooms.
Med-
High
Orf Family Overlook on Bass
Lake 3
No MN/DOT Agreement
No. 95705 and 95704
Cooperative
Agreement for
Riverway Mitigation
Orf Family Overlook on Bass Lake is a day-use
park offering hiking trails, wetland boardwalk,
birdwatching, scenic overlook, picnic shelter
and shoreline fishing.
Med-
High
Eckert Blufflands on the St
Croix River 2, 3
No MN/DOT Agreement
No. 95705 and 95704
Cooperative
Agreement for
Riverway Mitigation
Wis. Stat. Ch. 23, NR 51
Eckert Blufflands on the St. Croix consists of
170 acres of ravines, bluffs, forests and over
half a mile of St. Croix River shoreline. A Master
Plan has been adopted for the park,
identification of funding sources is ongoing.
Med-
High
Bass Lake Boat Landing 2 No Contract Agreement
with Wisconsin DNR to
operate and maintain
Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51
The Bass Lake boat launch has two launches,
and courtesy dock, it is one of the most
popular launches due to the size and fishing
available on Bass Lake,
Med-
High
Squaw(Apple) Lake Boat
Landing 2
No Contractual obligation
through a Wisconsin
DNR grant for lake
aeration to insure the
boat landing is open
and maintained.
The CDD Parks Division provides assistance to
the Town of Star Prairie and the Squaw Lake
Rehabilitation District with operation and
maintenance of the boat landing.
Med The lake name has recently been
changed by the state. The
landing property is owned by the
Town of Star Prairie, which
would have responsibility for a
name change.
Kinnickinnic Forest 2 No Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51 County Forest land provides habitat,
educational opportunities, and such as
hunting, trapping, bird watching, hiking,
snowmobiling, etc.
Med-
High
Stanton Forest 2 No Wis. Stat. Ch. 23 NR 51 County Forest land provides habitat,
educational opportunities, and such as
hunting, trapping, bird watching, hiking,
snowmobiling, etc.
Med-
High
County Snowmobile Trails No St Croix County partners with county
Snowmobile Clubs and the Snowmobile
Association on trails, signage, grooming,
promotion, etc. to provide a snowmobile trail
system for county residents and visitors.
Med-
High
The County does the grant
applications, reports and
reimbursement requests to DNR.
The County and Snowmobile
Association are reimbursed
through grants for all out-of-
pocket expenses for this
program.
Additional Information: Park properties that have received grants may have requirements for public access as terms of the grant award.
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Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
St. Croix County as Recycling
Responsible Unit
Yes Wis. Stat. § 287.09; NR 544.04;
in 1993 County became the
Responsible Unit by Default
St. Croix County serves as the Recycling Responsible
Unit providing education, outreach, program review and
cost share to 26 member municipalities' recycling
programs. or pass-through reveue and expenses. No
county levy funding. Program funding covers 1 FTE
High Serves 26 Member Municipalities
Special collection programs serve
all county residents
Recycling Compliance Assurance
Plan
Yes Wis. Stat. § 287.09 and NR
544.04; each RU shall develop a
recycling or other program that is
compliant with 287.07 and
priorities under 287.05
This plan is required to ensure that state recycling grant
funds are used toward reaching compliance with state
recycling statutes.
High 26 Member Municipalities
Solid Waste & Recycling
Management Plan
No Wis. Stat. § 59.70(2)(a) and Chs.
144 & 159
The SW&RM plan is not required by Responsible Units
but is encouraged. This plan sets the vision and
direction for solid waste and recyclign management in
St. Croix County. The plan was last revised and adopted
in 2018.
Low Plan covers all residents and land
in St Croix county
Municipal Solid Waste
Reduction, Recovery & Recycling
Ordinance
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 287, 289 & 59; NR
544
Chapter 21 County Ordinance follows state statute for
recycling and other wastes, authorizes enforcement
action where appropriate.
Medium Ordinance covers all of St Croix
County
Household Hazardous Waste
Collection - Clean Sweep
No Proper disposal of materials
classified as hazardous is
mandated by Wis. Stat. §287.07;
prohibitions on land disposal and
incineration. Clean Sweep
provides an avenue for proper
disposal of hazardous waste.
This program is utilized by 400 to 500 households at the
annual collection event. The event is popular and
provides an avenue for residents, businesses, and
agriculture to properly dispose of hazardous waste.
Medium Serves approx 500 households
per year + small business and
agriculture
Animal Waste Ordinance (Chap.
11)
No Wis. Stat. §§ 92.07, 92.15, &
92.16
ATCP 51 & NR 151
SCC has its own Animal Waste Ordinance which allows
staff to take action against animal waste violations at the
County level - reducing reliance on DNR which only
will take action if it can be proven there are water quality
impacts.
High General less than 10 cases of
waste complaints or manure
storage permits per year. These
can be high profile and must be
handled professionally and
promptly.
Land and Water Resource
Management Plan
Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 92.10 The LWRM plan is prepared every 10 years as a County
requirement associated with being the lead for the Soil
and Water Management Program. The current plan was
revised in 2018. An approved plan qualifies SCC to
receive SWRM staffing grant and cost share funds from
DATCP.
High Plan covers entire County
Soil and Water Management
Program
Yes Wis. Stat. §§ 92.14, 92.10 The LWRM plan sets the goals and priorities for
Resource Management while Chapter 92 sets forth the
administration and implementation of the resources
provided within the County framework.
High Program covers entire county
Compliance with Ag Performance
Standards
Yes Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 50.04
states that landowners engaged in
agricultural practices in WI shall
implement conservation practices
to NR 151.04 standards.
Counties are designated to work with landowners to
reach NR151 Performance Standards through outreach,
complaint follow-up, and offers of technical or financial
assistance. St. Croix County receives staff funding to
administer state programs outlined in Wis. Stat. Ch. 92,
NR 12, and NR 151.
High Standards cover entire county
Land and Water State Cost-Share -
Bond & SEG Funding
No St. Croix County receives staff
funding to administer state
programs. Relevant statutory
provisions include: Wis. Stat. Ch.
92, NR 12, and NR 151.
Provisions in these statutes
indicate that an offer of cost share
must be made to assist
landowners with NR 151
compliance. Bond and SEG funds
can provide one avenue to make
this offer.
These funds are received annually from DATCP to cost
share practices that bring land into compliance with the
Ag Performance Standards. Cost share rate is generally
70% for ag practices and 50% for stream bank
restorations.
High Funding covers private ag lands
throughout St Croix County
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Community Development Resource Management
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Native Tree & Plant program No Listed in Goal 3 in LWRM Plan
adopted by County Board and
approved by DATCP Board
Native trees, shrubs, plants sold annually, encourages
land owners to plant bare root plant material for soil
conservation and habitat enhancement. 2,898 total items
sold to about 500 county property owners annually.
Medium Approximately 400 to 500
customers participate in the
annual event.
Environmental Education
program
No All educational actions
undertaken by Resource
Management ivision are listed in
LWRM Plan which was adopted
by CDC and County Supervisors.
Environmental education activities are incorporated into
all the goals of the County Land and Water Management
plan. Activities include tours, workshops, social media,
printed materials, and delivering programs such as
outdoor schools and EnviroFest.
High Reaches landowners and schools
throughout the county with
programs and events.
Farmland Preservation Program Yes Wis. Stat. Ch. 91 This program provides tax incentives to landowners that
are enrolled and that stay in compliance with NR151 Ag
Performance Standards. Special areas called AEA's
provide a higher level of tax incentive. FPP is utilized to
preserve farmland. land. A Plan for FPP is renewed
every 10 years and a grant is obtained to help pay for
each renewal.
High Approx. 27,500 acres of land are
enrolled in the program.
Total Maximum Daily Load - St.
Croix Basin, Red Cedar Basin
and Lower Chippewa Basin
Yes U.S. Clean Water Act,
Environmental Protection Agency
Approved a TMDL mandates
reductions in pollutants causing
the water quality problems. NR
151.005 requires that ATCP 50 or
stricter standards be adopted to
achieve the TMDL.
TMDL stands for "Total Maximum Daily Load". A
TMDL is a calculation of the maximum amount of a
pollutant that a waterbody can accept and still meet the
state's Water Quality Standards for public health and
healthy ecosystems. The federal Clean Water Act
requires all states to identify waterbodies that do not
meet state standards and develop TMDLs for them.
Monitoring by WI DNR identifies waters not meeting
standards and prioritizes waters for TMDL development.
TMDL Implementation Plans specify what needs to be
done to obtain clean water.
High 3/4 of St Croix County is under a
TMDL.
Wildlife Damage Program No St. Croix County receives state
reimbursement for out-of-pocket
costs related to this program.
Producers impacted from wildlife such as bear or deer
feeding damage can seek relief through the Wildlife
Damage Program. The County handles payment and is
reimbursed from the state. A consulting contractor
handles the paperwork and onsite inspections.
Low Important for impacted
landowners although these are
relatively few in number.
Drinking Water Testing Program No Listed in Goal 1 in LWRM Plan
and Counties Ground and Surface
Water Priority Reccomendations
adopted by County Board and
approved by DATCP Board.
Staff work cooperatively with other CDD Divisions to
monitor water and provide water testing information to
residents.
High County wide work. Reach
approx. 650+ per year at clinics,
baseline testing and other
sampling.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Community Development Planning
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Comprehensive Plan Yes Wis. Stat. §66.1001 “Comprehensive plan" means a guide to the
physical, social, and economic development of a
local governmental unit. A£comprehensive plan£is
an essential feature of long-term planning for
counties all over the United States, as both the
process and the documentation for creating a
broad, long-term vision for future£land uses£and the
built environment of communities.
1 Plan covers the entire county
and services all residents and
property owners
Comp Plan Implementation No Implement the comprehensive plan through
various projects such as ordinance
rewrites/updates, grant applications and
adminnistration, other division plan
rewrites/updates including Outdoor Recreation,
Solid Waste/Recycling. Assist other departments
and county municipalities or agencies also.
2 Covers the the entire county
and serves residents, property
owners, municipalities,
development industry, other
departments and agencies.
Real Property Description No Wis. Stat. § 70.09, statute
states "county board may
delegate any of the following
duties to the lister:"
To prepare and maintain accurate ownership and
description information for all parcels of real
property in the county. To provide information on
parcels of real property in the county for the use of
taxation district assessors, city, village and town
clerks and treasurers and county offices and any
other persons requiring that information. To serve
as the coordinator between the county and the
taxation districts in the county for assessment and
taxation purposes. To provide computer services
related to assessment and taxation for the
assessors, clerks and treasurers of the taxation
districts in the county, including but not limited to
data entry for the assessment roll, notice of
assessments, summary reports, tax roll and tax bills.
1 Serves all 35 municipalities in
the County
Land Information Plan &
Program
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.72 The design, development, and implementation of a
land information system that contains and
integrates, at a minimum, property and ownership
records with boundary information, including a
parcel identifier referenced to the U.S. public land
survey; tax and assessment information; soil
surveys, if available; wetlands identified by the
department of natural resources; a modern
geodetic reference system; current zoning
restrictions; and restrictive covenants.
1 Plan covers the entire county
Land Information Office No Wis. Stat. § 59.72 "The board may establish a land information office
to coordinate land information projects within the
county."
1 Serves the entire county
Land Information Council No Wis. Stat. § 59.72 "If the board has established a land information
office, the board shall have a land information
council."
1 Serves the entire county
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Community Development Planning
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Geographic Information
System, Internet Maps and
Data
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.72 Maps & Data
Publication Requirements
Manage map layers and map products in the
County's Geographic Information System, work
with other departments including Highway, Public
Health, Sheriff to display data geographically.
Maintain GIS layers for natural resources, water
bodies and drainage, fire, ambulance, law
enforcement, roads, recreation, rural residential
development, rural commercial and industrial,
development and numerous other layers
1 Covers the entire county;
service development industry,
local municpalities, county
residents
Database, Address
Information, 911/E911
No Assist Emergency Dispatch by providing address
data points, new roads, and continuously updating
for public safety. Partnering with Emergency
Communication to implement NG911.
1 Covers the entire county,
serves all residents, businesses
and visitors
Redistricting Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.10 County
Board mandate that has
defaulted to CDD
Map municipal boundaries on an ongoing basis,
provide information to the US Census Bureau
regarding population, address and road data and
mapping files prior to decennial census. ,Staff the
redistricting process; map and analyze districts in
the County for equal representation. Provide voting
district maps annually.
2 Plan covers the entire county
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Community Development Land Use Division
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Administer and enforce Animal
Waste Ordinance
(Chapter 11)
No Wis. Stat. § 92.07,92.15, 92.16,
and Wis. Admin. Code ATCP
51, NR 151
Regulate animal waste storage facilities and
operations in a manner that neither creates an
impermissible conflict with statutory,
administrative, or constitutional standards, nor
imposes an undue financial burden on the County
to prevent the pollution of the county’s surface and
groundwater and thereby protect the public health,
environment, safety and general welfare of county
residents, animals and plants, and the economy..
High The regulation of animal waste
protects surface water and
groundwater quality, the rights
of animal agriculture and
property values.
Administer and enforce
Sanitary
(Chapter 12)
Yes Wis. Stat. §59.70(5), 145.04,
145.19, 145.20, 145.245, and
254.59, SPS
This Ordinance is intended to insure the property
siting, design, installation, inspection and
management of private onsite wastewater
treatment systems (POWTS), common systems, and
non-plumbing sanitation systems so as to protect
the environment and health of residents of St. Croix
County.
High The high annual number of
Sanitary Permit Applications
for new or replacement
systems accentuates the
importance of this service.
Ensuring compliance with
applicable State and County
Sanitary Rules and Regulations
is essential to protect the
County's ground and surface
water resources.
Administer and enforce Land
Division Ordinance
(Chapter 13)
Yes Wis. Stat. § 236, 145, 92, 281,
59.69, 59.54 (4), 87.30 and NR
151.
The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate and
control land divisions within rural St. Croix County
in order to promote the public health, safety,
general welfare, esthetics, environmental quality
and to implement to the goals, objectives and
policies of the adopted St. Croix County
Comprehensive Plan and St. Croix County Land and
Water Management Plan.
High
Administer and enforce Non-
Metallic Mining (Chapter 14)
No Wis. Stat. §59.692, 59.694,
subchapter I of 295 and NR
135
Nonmetallic mining is recognized as an important
industry that contributes to the county's economic
well-being. However there is a substantial
likelihood of short-term and long-term damage to
the physical environment and tax base from
nonmetallic mining if it is not regulated. This
ordinance establishes regulations for nonmetallic
mining to minimize or prevent damage to the
public and to restore mining sites to a useful and
stable condition after mining ceases.
High The significant amount of new
development occurring in the
County in addition to the need
to maintain existing
infrastructure dictates the
need for continued mining of
non-metallic mineral
resources. Public concern and
awareness necessitates
responsible regulation of this
high impact land use.
Administer and enforce
Zoning Ordinance
(Chapter 15)
No Wis. Stat. § 59.69 to 59.698,
66.1001 to 66.1037, 91.30-
91.40
The purpose of the Zoning Code is to implement
the County's long-term planning policies as set
forth in the County's Comprehensive Plan. The
Zoning Code establishes development and land use
metrics that implement the comprehensive plan,
and zoning districts that align with the Generalized
Future Local Land Use map. The Zoning Code
provides clear rules about what is expected of
applicants in order to gain approval to develop
land in the County. These rules are administered
by Land Use Division Staff with the support of other
CDD Staff.
High Support for continued
implementation of County
Zoning was most recently
demonstrated by adoption of
a substantial revision of the
Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 15)
that was approved by the
County Board of Supervisors in
November 2019.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - Community Development Land Use Division
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Administer and enforce
Shoreland Overlay District
Ordinance
(Chapter 16)
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.72 The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the
public health, safety, convenience and welfare, and
promote and protect the public trust in navigable
wirers.
High St. Croix County is blessed
with a wealth of high value
surface water resources. The
high volume of land
development activity in the Administer and enforce Lower
St. Croix Riverway Overlay
District Ordinance
(Chapter 17)
Yes Wis. Stat. §30.27 and NR 118. Uncontrolled use of the£shorelands£and£pollution£of
the£navigable waters£of St. Croix County will
adversely affect the public health, safety,
convenience, and general welfare and impair the
tax base.£The legislature of Wisconsin has
delegated responsibility to the counties to further
the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions;
prevent and control water pollution; protect
spawning grounds, fish and aquatic life;
control£building£sites, placement of£structures£and
land uses; and to preserve shore cover and natural
beauty.£This responsibility is hereby recognized by
St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
High St. Croix County borders the
most diverse stretch of the St.
Croix River from a land use
standpoint. Administering this
Ordinance requires extensive
coordination with State and
Federal Agencies and other
units of local government.
Administer and enforce
Floodplain Overlay District
Ordinance
(Chapter 18)
Yes Wis. Stat. § 59.69 to 59.692,
59.694, 87.30 and Wis Admin.
Code NR116
The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the
public health, safety, convenience and welfare, and
promote and protect the public trust in floodplain
areas with regard to development and flood
damages and costs..
High
Given the high volume of rural development occurring on an on-going basis coupled with the extensive amount of environmentally sensitive land and water
resources present throughout the County; administering each of above referenced Ordinances, is essential to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
public and to maintain a high quality life for St. Croix County Residents.
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Department Overview 2024 Requested Budget
UW Extension - 5620
Mission Statement
To teach, lead, and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them
in transforming lives and communities.
Service and Operational Trends
Added Value of Volunteer Work in 2022
Total hours volunteered on behalf of Extension 6895 hours
Current value per hour $29.97
Total value of St. Croix County volunteers $206,643
Value Added
Because St. Croix County invests in Extension other
services are leveraged at no additional cost
Extension Share for Educators and state support $360,500
FoodWise Federal Grant Program $53,291
Highlight of Department Activities
A snapshot of programs in each program area:
Agriculture– (1) A live, on-line meeting series, for farmers and dairy industry professionals, where
participants learned the latest trends and applications of use for sexed semen and beef x dairy semen
use. (2) A live, on-line meeting series, for farmers and dairy industry professionals, where participants
learned the latest research and applications regarding transition cow health, NSAID use at calving, and
how genomic research can further improve dairy cattle fertility.
4-H Youth Development – (1) A one on one meeting with the possible new volunteer, regarding 4-H
possibilities, practices and possible partnership with her employer for club meetings and 4-H events.
The purpose of this meeting was to help this volunteer to have a better understanding of the policies,
practices and how project work happens with in 4-H. (2) A summer camp for older elementary school
youth where they learned about out-door activities, teamwork, and STEM. Older youth leaders were
able to gain leadership, independence, social and emotional skills and how to better support other
youth while taking the lead during most came activities. (3) A day camp (4-H Cloverbud/Explorers) for
youth, where they learned about the oceans and the different aquodic life living there. The goal of this
day camp is to provide an engaging environment where youth can learn about the world they live in, in
a hands-on way. (4) A day camp (4-H Cloverbud/Explorers) for youth, where they learned about the
planet and the solar system. The goal of this day camp is to provide an engaging hands-on environment
where youth can learn about different 4-H sparks.
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Health and Well-Being – (1) An in-person in-service for a Family Resource Center parent support
group for parents and young children where participants learned skills to decrease stress and increase
self-awareness and resiliency. (2) A 7-week wellness series (WeCOPE) for adults where participants learn
different strategies that support awareness of mind-body connection. The goal of this effort is to offer
skills to decrease stress and increase positive emotions of participants.
(3) Planning for the implementation of StrongBodies programs in St. Croix County, an additional
program in Pierce County and continuation of a program in Polk County in collaboration with Area 5
ADRCs, office support staff, and community members. The goal of this effort is to provide a
comprehensive, area-wide StrongBodies program that is sustainable and allows the community to have
access to an evidence-based strength-building class for older adults in each county by January 2024. (4)
Development of a health coalition resource on mental health and emotional wellness training and
assistance programs throughout St. Croix and Pierce counties with community partner United Way.
Horticulture – Job description for new internship model still being fleshed out. To be launched in
spring of 2024.
FoodWIse – (1) A series for low-income housing residents where participants learned about nutrition
and food resource management concepts in order to improve their eating habits and overall health. (2)
A virtual series of workshops for residents of a homeless shelter where participants learned about
nutrition and food resource management concepts to improve their families' eating habits. (3) Creation
of Food Pantry resource for educating the public on how to access a food pantry to ameliorate food
insecurity.
Community Development (1) A strategic planning process and goal alignment for St. Croix Public
Health. (2)A strategic planning process for St. Croix’s HHS division. A 4-part series to help ground the
team in a visioning exercise, identify their barriers/contradictions, pinpoint their strategics and name
their goals for the upcoming 3 year period. (3) Coalition Coaching for Healthier Together where
members learned how to write a charter document and adopted a charter that identifies equity as a
core value and outlined goals for improving their equity awareness. This effort is designed to help the
coalition be more responsive and sustainable.
2024 Budget Changes
No significant changes for 2024. Ń 3% increase in educator flat fees
Ɣ Horticulture Retirement will lead to a model change (an intern vs. Educator); reduction/cover of
3% increase.
Budget Highlights Supporting Strategic Plan
The financial and programmatic partnership between UW-Madison Extension and St. Croix County is
imperative to Extension’s mission and values. The flat fee the county pays for services (reflected in the
other professional services line) brings a network of educators, specialists, and resources that work with
county departments and the broader community to address the needs of the people and the
community as a whole.
Extension also engages with the priorities set by the county and partners with county departments to
address these needs, creating a larger impact.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - UW Extension
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Extension Services No Wisconsin State Statute 59.87 The mission of the University of Wisconsin-Extension is
“to provide, jointly with the UW institutions and the
Wisconsin Counties, an extension program designed to
apply University research, knowledge and resources to
meet the educational needs of Wisconsin people
wherever they live and work.”
High Services listed according to
program area below.
State Statute ATCP 29 Wisconsin’s
Administrative Rule on Pesticide
Use and Control. Extension
proctors the certification exam.
Dairy: Strengthening the
competitiveness of the Wisconsin
dairy industry through statewide
leadership in education and
research
Federal regulation 29 CFR 570
Subpart E-1. also State Statute
36.32: Tractor and Machinery
Safety and Certification.
Crops and Soils: Providing timely
resources and information to help
Wisconsin crop producers and
their agricultural consultants
manage crops efficiently and
profitably
Wisconsin Act 229, 95.36
Extension serves as a local partner
with the Wisconsin Livestock
Identification Consortium
assisting livestock owners’
complete the appropriate
paperwork to comply with
Wisconsin Livestock Premises
Identification requirements.£
Farm management: Providing
research-based farm business
management information,
resources and decision-making
tools to farmers and
agribusinesses
Beef and Pork Quality Assurance
and Youth for the Quality Care of
Animals: This is a National Beef
and Pork Board administrative
rule that states that producers
and youth must complete training
and become certified to be able
to market their livestock.
Extension is one of the primary
trainers for BQA, PQA, and YQCA
and can sign certification cards
indicating that the training has
been completed
Livestock: Helping farmers,
consumers and allied industry to
make informed decisions about
beef cattle, poultry, sheep and
goats, equine, swine, and meat
science
Emergency Government:
Homeland Security Presidential
Directive -5. Establishment of
NIMS. Extension is one of
numerous county partners trained
to perform duties as part of the
St. Croix County Disaster
Assessment Team.£
Horticulture: Covering
everything from soil to trees,
water quality to plant health, and
every insect in between
OSHA directive CPL 04-00 (LEP
009) for Wisconsin Dairy Farms,
was established in late 2011. It
requires dairy farms with over 11
employees to provide safety
training to their workers.
Wisconsin Master Gardeners:
Training volunteers to help
educate the public about
gardening and natural resources
and deliver meaningful
community programs
Organizational Leadership
Development: Helping people
who want to provide leadership
to bring about change in their
organizations and community
Advancing Equity: Extension
works with community leaders to
remove institutional barriers,
create inclusive organizations and
ensure equitable opportunity for
people who have been
traditionally underrepresented.
Community Development No The Extension Institute of Community Development
provides educational programming to assist leaders,
communities, and organizations realize their fullest
potential. We work with communities to build the vitality
that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives
of their residents. We educate in leadership
development, organizational development, food
systems, community economic development, local
government education and much more. In short, the
Community Development Institute plants and cultivates
the seeds for thriving communities and organizations.
Local eduators provide tailored educational activities,
resources, and partnerships that create advancement for
residents and the community at large.
High
Agriculture No If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension
Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better
results.Our innovative dairy management programs
range from genetics to farm and business management.
Extension researchers work hand-in-hand with row crop,
forage and fresh produce growers to provide best
practices for every aspect of the growing phase. We also
advise communities on using sustainable practices to
create inviting spaces free from invasive species. Our
work supports people, communities and businesses.
High
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - UW Extension
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Organizational Effectiveness:
Extension works alongside leaders
to strengthen their organizations
and their impact. Coalition,
nonprofit, government, and
private-sector leaders engage
with educators across Wisconsin.
Facilitating Community
Conversations: Extension
educators help communities hold
conversations about important
issues, identify a shared vision for
their future and engage residents.
We work with community
partners to ensure every voice is
heard.Leading in times of change:
Extension educators prepare
leaders to navigate challenging
times and evolving circumstances.
Informed decision making: We
assist leaders and community
members in gathering
information and applying that
information to make decisions
that lead to stronger, healthier
neighborhoods, organizations
and communities.
Relationship Building: Extension
helps leaders and community
members build strong, trust-
based relationships that serve as
the foundation for working
together to achieve
neighborhood, organizational and
community goals.
FoodWIse: Title III of the Older
American Act funds meals and
address food insecurities. State
Policy and Procedure Manual of
the Wisconsin Aging Network,
Chapter 8—8.4.4 states Nutrition
Education will be provided a
minimum of four times per year
(one time per quarter) to
participants in congregate and
home delivered meal programs.
Where feasible, each program will
provide monthly nutrition
education suitable to participant
needs and interest.£
Safe and Healthy Food
Pantries: Improve the quality
and safety of food offered by
food pantiries.
Harvest of the month: Our
statewide campaign for schools
provides promotion, education
and media resources to
encourage kids and families to
eat more fruits and vegetables.
Growing together: community
members with limited incomes
work with FoodWIse and Master
Gardener Volunteers to grow
their food and promote healthy
food access and availability
throughgardenspaces
HighFoodWIseNo
Food Share Employment Training
Program: This is a federal
requirement that can help some
FoodShare members meet the
work requirements in order to
continue receiving FoodShare
benefits.
FoodWIse advances healthy eating habits, active
lifestyles and healthy community environments for
families with limited incomes through nutrition
education at the individual, community and systems
levels. Partnering with St. Croix County, we use a
combination of evidence-based strategies designed to
promote change for individuals, families and
communities and help make the healthy choice the easy
choice.
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Mandated and Discretionary Services - UW Extension
Service Mandated
(Yes/No)
Statutory Authority Description Priority Service Level
Health and Well-Being No The Extension Institute for Health & Well-Being works to
catalyze positive change in Wisconsin communities to
promote health and well-being. Our research-based
programs are focused on food and nutrition security,
chronic disease prevention, mental health promotion,
substance use prevention, and access to health care.
Rooted in both urban and rural communities, we’re
working together to help solve the state’s most pressing
well-being needs and to ensure that all Wisconsinites
have the opportunity to live stronger, healthier lives.
High Behavioral health: Extension
educators work with local leaders
to create healthier communities.
We apply the research and
resources of UW-Madison to
help:
Promote positive mental health
by teaching skills to manage
stress more effectively, practice
self-care and reduce risky
substance use by youth and
adults.
Build community skills, tools and
resources to promote health.
Wisconsin 4-H: Preparing youth
for successful futures by engaging
in fun, hands-on 4-H activities
Community Youth
Development: Building
community environments where
Wisconsin youth grow into the
effective, empathetic adults of
tomorrow
Positive Youth Development No Youth Protection Program: 4-H
Adult Volunteers must complete
the Youth Protection Program to
serve in leadership roles in 4-H
Clubs. This includes background
checks, volunteer orientation
training, and mandated reporter
training all through UW-Madison
Division of Extension.
The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development
prepares the youth of today to become the effective,
empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based
youth enrichment programs like teens in governance
build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that
help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and afterschool
programs give young people the hands-on experiences
they need to develop an understanding of themselves
and the world.
High
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Library
2022
Operating
Expenses
2022Total
CirculationCostperCirc.
2022County
RuralCircul.
100%Costof
RuralCirc.
Hotspot
Funding Revised
Baldwin 269,044$45,686$5.89 16,709$98,399 $756 $99,155
DeerPark 47,588$10,230$4.65 3,779$17,579 $756 $18,335
GlenwoodCity 71,351$117,012$0.61 4,581$2,793 $756 $3,549
Hammond 188,000$23,266$8.08 6,605$53,371 $756 $54,127
Hudson 966,730$159,468$6.06 83,502$506,207 $756 $506,963
NewRichmond 828,578$159,468$5.20 68,599$356,507 $756 $357,263
RiverFalls 1,253,102$205,261$6.10 41,160$251,279 $756 $252,035
Roberts 266,851$60,356$4.42 35,749$158,056 $756 $158,812
Somerset 260,591$49,294$5.29 28,216$149,163 $756 $149,919
SpringValley 99,700$25,560$3.90 2,725$10,629 $1,044 $11,673
Woodville 125,000$19,201$6.51 5,284$34,399 $858 $35,257
Total $4,376,535 874,802296,909$1,638,384 $8,706 $1,647,090
OutofCounty $67,972 $67,972
GrandTotal $1,706,356 $1,715,062
ST.CROIXCOUNTYLIBRARYFUNDINGfor2023LEVY2024BUDGET
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circ
AmeryAreaPublicLibrary 9,217.38 6,452.16 2,765.21 Polk 1439 $6.41
225SchollCt.
Amery,WI54001
BalsamLakePublicLibrary 771.17 539.82 231.35 Polk 112 $6.89
POBox340
BalsamLake,WI54810
BarronPublicLibrary 1,234.95 864.46 370.48 Barron 176 $7.02
10N.3rdSt.
Barron,WI54812Ͳ1119
BoycevillePublicLibrary 795.73 557.01 238.72 Dunn 139 $5.72
903MainStreetPOBox129
Boyceville,WI54725
CenturiaPublicLibrary 36.02 25.21 61.24 Polk 2 $18.01
4094thStreet
Centuria,WI54824
CadottCommunityLibrary 119.59 83.72 203.31 Polk 21 $5.69
331N.MainSt.POBox68
Cadott,WI54727
CalhounMemorialLibrary 54.19 37.93 92.12 Barron 9 $6.02
321MooreStreet,POBox25
Chetek,Wi54728
CameronPublicLibrary 901.12 630.78 1,531.90 Barron 144 $6.26
506MainStreet,POBox343
Cameron,WI54822
ColfaxPubliclibrary 144.32 101.02 43.30 Dunn 29 $4.98
613MainSt.POBox525
Colfax,WI54730Ͳ0525
ClearLakeLibrary 18,110.49 12,677.35 5,433.15 Polk 2834 $6.39
POBox365
ClearLake,WI54005
EllsworthPublicLibrary 3,429.40 2,400.58 1,028.82 Pierce 491 $6.98
312W.MainStreet
Ellsworth,WI54011
ST.CROIXCOUNTYOUTOFCOUNTYLIBRARYFUNDINGfor2023
278278
ElmwoodPublicLibrary 65.04 45.53 19.51 Pierce 19 $3.42
111N.MainSt.
Elmwood,WI54740
LEPhillipsMemorialPublicLibrary 1,211.55 848.09 363.47 EauClaire 134 $9.04
400EauClaireStreet
EauClaire,WI54701
MenomoniePublicLibrary 15,128.07 10,589.65 4,538.42 Dunn 2917 $5.19
600WolskeBayRoad
Menomonie,WI54751
MilltownPublicLibrary 595.52 416.87 178.66 Polk 71 $8.39
POBox69
Milltown,WI54858
OgemaPublicLibrary 423.71 296.59 127.11 Price 61 $6.95
W5005StateRoad86POBox603
Ogema,WI54459
OsceolaPublicLibrary 9,599.12 6,719.39 2,879.74 Polk 1453 $6.61
POBox816
Osceola,WI54020
PrescottPublicLibrary 2,377.92 1,664.55 713.38 Pierce 378 $6.29
800BornerSt.N.
Prescott,WI54021
RiceLakePublicLibrary 267.85 187.50 80.36 Pierce 45 $5.95
2E.MarshallSt.
RiceLake,WI54868
ThomasSt.AngeloPublicLibrary 881.79 617.25 264.54 Barron 98 $9.00
13052ndAvenue
Cumberland,WI54829
TurtleLakePublicLibrary 2,607.34 1,825.14 782.20 Barron 302 $8.63
POBox272
TurtleLake,Wi54889
OutofCounty 67,972.28 47,580.60 21,946.97
279279
Barron 729
Polk 5,932
Pierce 933
Dunn 3,085
Chippewa 0
EauClaire 134
10,813
280280
281
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August 8, 2023
TO: Mr. Ken Witt, County Administrator
FROM: William Rubin, EDC Executive Director
RE: 2024 Budget Request
Via Electronic Transmission
Dear Ken,
Please accept this memo and supporting documentation as St. Croix Economic Development
Corporation’s request for an allocation of $117,500 from St. Croix County to support economic
development initiatives in 2024.
The 2024 request reflects a 1.73 percent increase from St. Croix County’s 2023 membership support of
$115,500 noting the county’s membership has been at the $115,500 level from 2020-2023, inclusive.
The county’s membership will support the EDC’s proposed 2024 budget of $232,475 as outlined in the
attached documents relating to income and expenses.
Other EDC income is attributable to private sector memberships, newsletter/event sponsorships, program
administration, interest income, and membership from towns-villages-cities.
The county’s portion of the EDC’s 2024 budget is 50.5 percent, which falls under the target of a 60/40
split first implemented in 2012.
Lastly, the EDC board will consider a one-time financial ask of St. Croix County at its meeting on
September 12. As currently envisioned, the EDC will take the financial lead in business recruitment
initiatives into Minnesota, along the lines of recruitment trips led by the former Forward Wisconsin
organization. Towns-Villages-Cities will also be asked to support the effort financially. Details are
pending.
I look forward to meeting with you in the near future to discuss the EDC’s requested allocation and 2024
draft budget in greater detail.
Sincerely,
/s/ William Rubin
William Rubin
EDC Executive Director
enclosures
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St. Croix Economic Development Corporation - 2024 Budget Income
2024 2023 2022
COUNTY REVENUE
County:St. Croix (to SCEDC)$117,500 $115,500 $115,500
Momentum West Membership $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
County Total $117,500 $115,500 $115,500 1.73% Projected Increase
MUNICIPAL REVENUE
Cities:Glenwood City $0 $250 $250
Hudson $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
New Richmond $1,000 $2,500 $2,500
River Falls $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
City Sub Total $6,000 $7,750 $7,750 -22.58% Projected Decrease
Villages:Baldwin $750 $750 $750
Deer Park $100 $100 $100
Hammond $500 $500 $500
Roberts $500 $500 $500
Somerset $750 $750 $750
Woodville $500 $500 $500
Village Sub Total $3,100 $3,100 $3,100 0.00% Projected Increase
Towns:Baldwin $250 $250 $250
Forest $100 $100 $100
Hudson $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
Pleasant Valley $100 $100 $100
St. Joseph $750
Troy $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Warren $500 $500 $500
Town Sub Total $4,700 $3,950 $3,950 18.99% Projected Increase
Municipal Total $13,800 $14,800 $14,800 -6.76% Projected Increase
PRIVATE REVENUE
Members:Past Private Members $84,675 $50,785 $48,110
Current Membership Increases $7,500
New Private Members $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Private Member Total $85,675 $59,285 $49,110 44.51% Projected Increase
Other:Newsletter Sponsors $3,000 $3,500 $3,500
Business Facts Ads $5,500 $7,000 $7,000
Biz of Yr Sponsors $4,000 $5,000 $3,750
Real Estate Ads $500 $1,000 $2,000
Interest Income $2,500 $1,250 $1,500
Other Total $15,500 $17,750 $17,750 -12.68%Projected Decrease
Total Miscellaneous Revenue $114,975 $91,835 $81,660 (All Income Except County)
Revenue Total Projection $232,475 $207,335 $197,160 12.13%Projected Increase
SCEDC receives a passthrough of $1500 for membership to Momentum West. The passthrough (in red) is not added into the totals.
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St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
2024 Budget Expenses
Payroll Accounts Total Fund Rais. Mgmt. Gen. Promo. Pros. Dev. Reten.
Executive Director
(full time) + PTO ^ $115,500.00
Health $6,100.00
IRA (match - 3%) $3,465.00
Life Insurance $360.00
Merit Pay $250.00
Admin Assistant
(.6875 time) +PTO ^ $40,560.00
IRA (match - 3%) $1,217.00
Life Insurance $170.00
Merit Pay $250.00
Other Payroll Costs
ADP + Yr End Rpts $1,300.00
Employer Taxes $13,000.00
Workers Comp $900.00
ADP-IRA Admin Fee $0.00
Payroll Total $183,072.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Accounts Fund Rais. Mgmt. Gen. Promo. Pros. Dev. Reten.
Adver/Printing $9,000
Bank Expense $0
Books/Subscription $260
Business of the Year $1,500
Computer/Software $3,060
Conf./Conventions $175
Copying $400
Directors Expense $400
Insurance/Liab. $2,000
Legal/Accntg. $2,500
Licence & Fees $400
Meals & Entertainment $6,500
Mileage $3,000
Occupancy $11,400
Office Equipment $0
Office Supplies $2,000
Other Expenses $1,000
Postage $1,500
Professional Assoc. $900
Service Fees $900
Special Projects $1,808
Storage $700
$0
$0
Account Total $49,403 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Budget Total $232,475 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
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CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget
Fund CostCtr Project FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 ProjectTitle Category Class Description
Facilities
405 7140 10001 200,000$200,000$200,000$200,000$200,000$BuildingRemodeling/Furniture/Plumbing CapitalImprovements Recurring ThisisforanysmallremodelingprojectsbeingdoneorfurniturereplacementatanyofSt
CroixFacilities.
405 7320 10004 250,000$250,000$260,000$265,000$265,000$Fleetvehiclereplacement.Vehicles Recurring 5Ͳyearrotatingplantoreplacesharedfleetvehicles.
405 7140 10005 65,000$65,000$65,000$65,000$65,000$Equipment/ElectricalEquipment Equipment Recurring ThisprojectcontinuouslyreplacesFurniture/Equipment/Appliancesforthepublicareas
andotherareasincaseoffailureasneeded.
405 7140 10006 125,000$125,000$125,000$125,000$125,000$HVACReplacement Equipment Recurring AsthebuildingsHVACsystemsareaging,thisallocationallowsproperupkeepand
repair/replacement.
405 7140 10007 45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000$SafetyandSecurity Equipment Recurring Thesefundswillallowustocontinuetoprovideadditionalsecurityequipmentthroughout
theCountybuildings,cameras,cardswipes,electroniclocks&strikes.Frontdoormetal
detectorandscanner.Buildingsecuritymeasures.UpdatesystemtoAvigilonAccess
ControlSystem
405 7140 10051 50,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$50,000$Ͳ$ ParkingLotpatchandseal CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2020
ParkinglotpatchandChipsealatNHandOVlotsin2023,SCCSCin2024;2027willinclude
theGCSouthAdditionLotsandDrives.Theseprojectswouldresettostartagainin2030
beginningwiththeGC
405 7140 10079 Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$5,000$Ͳ$ NewFolder/InserterMachine Equipment Enhancement
2019
Averagelifespanofthisassetisapproximately5years.Thisisanintegralpieceof
equipmentthatisusedconstantlyandservesmanypurposesforourdepartmentincluding
massmailingsofdocumentssuchasdefaultjudgmentsletters,juryquestionnaires,jury
405 7140 10085 Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$300,000$Ͳ$ GeneratorReplacement CapitalImprovements Necessity
2019
ReplacementofGeneratorforSCCSC
405 7140 10095 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$220,000$Ͳ$ NewparkinglotofforDDbuilding CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2021
DDbuildingparkinglotreplacementinNewRichmond
405 7140 10107 Ͳ$ 400,000$Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ SolarArrayBaldwinAgCenter CapitalImprovements Necessity
2022
SolarArrayBaldwinAgCenter
405 7140 10108 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$130,000$Ͳ$ ReplaceGCWestDriveway CapitalImprovements Necessity
2022
ReplaceWestDrivewayandwesternportionoflowerparkinglot.
405 7140 10109 55,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ LandscapingNH/CBRF CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2022
LandscapeArchitectdesignandincludeirrrigationforthebuildings.Finishtheirrigation
aroundthebuildingthatwasnotfinishedin2024.
405 7140 10110 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ 730,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ GCSolarPanels CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2022
SolarPanelsprojectforGovernmentCenter2026engineeringand2027construction
405 7140 10119 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$300,000$NursingHomeHotwaterplantreplacementCapitalImprovements Necessity
2022
ReplacethehotwaterplantattheNursingHome.
405 7140 10120 30,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ NursingHomeGreaseTrapCapitalImprovements Necessity
2022
ToinstallagreasetrapforthekitchenattheNursingHomeinNewRichmond.
405 7140 10137 Ͳ$ 1,600,000$Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ GC/JailNewRoofon1993Roof CapitalImprovements Necessity
2023
Thecurrentroofisfrom1993,in2023facilitieshashadtopatch3holesintheroof.The
roofsrubbermembraneisstartingtogetbrittlecrack.
405 7140 10138 550,000$Ͳ$Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ JailWireMeshScreening CapitalImprovements Necessity
2024
InstallscreeningonthesecondfloorinthePODDayrooms.Removecarpetinginthe
Dayroomsandpolishtheconcretefloors.
405 7160 10116 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$15,000$Ͳ$ NursingHomeͲStagedconversionofHallwayCarpetingtoLVTPlankflooring CapitalImprovements Necessity
2022
TheHallwayCarpetwillbe10yearsold.Ithasservedit'stimeandshouldbereplacedwith
aproductthatiseasytomaintainandprovidelonglifecycle.
405 7140 10139 45,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Randoxtoxicologymachine CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2023
Randoxtoxicologymachinetobeusedbythemedicalexaminertogiveresultsinoneday
insteadofwaitingforsixweekswhensendingtothestateforresults.
FacilitiesTotals 1,415,000$2,685,000$1,425,000$1,720,000$700,000$
InformationTechnology
405 7150 10002 75,000$75,000$150,000$150,000$150,000$ITRecurringProjects Equipment Recurring ThisongoingCIPrequestprovidesfundingforITprojectsandequipmentreplacementthat
arenotpartoftheoperatingbudget;AddedJailcamerastorage2023
405 7150 10140 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$ 200,000$CountyDataStorageReplacement Necessity
2023
ThedatastoragesystemisanintegralpartoftheITinfrastructure.Thisiswherewestore
andsafeguardallofthedatathatouremployee'sgenerate.Thesystemstypicallyhavea
lifeexpectancyof7years.Thecurrentsystemswillbe8yearsoldandwillrequire
replacementin2028.
405 7150 10141 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$500,000$ReplaceagingJailandHealthCentersecuritycameras.Necessity
2023
TheJailandHealthCentersecuritycameraswereinstalledin2016aspartoftheJail
remodelandHealthCenterbuild.Mostofthesecamerasareendoflifeandnolonger
supportedbythevendorand,assuch,arenolongerabletoberepaired.Wereplacea
numberofthesecamerasannuallyduetofailureandthereiscurrentlynobudgetedline
itemforreplacement.
405 7150 10070 18,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$15,000$Ͳ$ CopyMachinesforClerkofCourtsandDistrictAttorney'sOffice Equipment Recurring
InformationTechnologyTotal 93,000$75,000$150,000$850,000$
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CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget
Fund CostCtr Project FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 ProjectTitle Category Class Description
HWY
405 7310 10115 Ͳ$ 7,400,000$Ͳ$ HudsonHighwayFacilityReplacement CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2022
ThiswouldreplacetheHudsonHighwayFacility.Theexistingfacilityhasreachedthe
age/conditioninwhichrepairsandcodecorrectionsarecostprohibitive.Thefacilityisalso
undersizedfortheworkandequipmentthatneedtobestored.Thiswouldinclude
removingtheoldfacility.
HWYTotals Ͳ$ 7,400,000$Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$
HHS
405 7160 10003 45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000$88,000$ReplacementofVehiclesforADRC Recurring Replacevehiclesevery5Years
HHSTotals 45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000$88,000$
LawEnforcement
405 7210 10000 550,000$550,000$550,000$550,000$550,000$SheriffSquadCarsVehicles Recurring Annualpurchaseofvehiclestorotatefleetevery3years
405 7210 10029 10,000$Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ ComputerForensicUpgrade Equipment Recurring ForensicComputerWorkstaƟon.ThisequipmentisuƟlizedtodownloadandreview
computers,cellphonesandanyotherdigitalevidencethatwasseizedaspartofacrimeor
investigation.5yearrotation.
LawEnforcementTotals 560,000$550,000$550,000$550,000$550,000$
Corrections
405 7270 10100 Ͳ$ 115,000$Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ JailAppliances CapitalImprovements Necessity
2021
Replacingoneindustrialwashingmachineandtwoindustrialdryersduetoendoflife
expectancy.Currentexpectedcostperfacilitiesisapprximately$50,000.
405 7270 10124 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$30,000,000$Ͳ$ NewJailPod CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2022
NewJailPod
CorrectionsTotals Ͳ$ 115,000$Ͳ$30,000,000$Ͳ$
EmergencyComm
405 7260 10025 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$ 90,000$AudioLogͲAudioRecorderSystem Equipment Necessity
2019
Replaceaudiorecordersystemthatrecords911phonecalls,nonͲemergencyphonelines
andradiocommunicationsoftheCommunicationCentersradionetwork.Thisalsowill
recordmetadatathatisreceivedforphonecallsandradiochannels.
405 7260 10089 524,000$ $Ͳ $Ͳ $Ͳ$Ͳ911CallCenterexpansionforpositions8&9 CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2020
911Centerpositionexpansiontoincludeposition8&9,includingconsolefurniture,
computers,monitors,softwaresystems,radio,CAD,telephone.
405 7260 10102 Ͳ$ $140,000$Ͳ $Ͳ $ͲNetworkSwitchesMicrowaveandRadioInfrastructure Equipment Necessity
2021
405 7260 10103 Ͳ$ $80,000$Ͳ $Ͳ$ͲPortableRadioCacheUpdate Equipment Necessity
2021
405 7260 10142 40,000$ $40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000DCPowerBatteryReplacementCommunicationTowerSites Recurring
2023
ReplacementofDCPowerBatteriesatthe14towersites.Thesearebatteriesproviding
backuppower48voltstotheequipmentforEmergencyCommunicationsinfrastructure.
405 7260 10143 Ͳ$ $Ͳ$Ͳ$2,000,000$ͲHammondTower CapitalImprovements Necessity
2023
TheHammondTowersiteisnotownedbyStCroixCounty.Thecurrentcontractexpires
January2030withtheowner.$2,000,000istheanticipatedcostshouldthecountywishto
buildanewcountycommunicationsownedtowerifthereisnodesiretopaymonthlyrent
totheownerofthattowersite.
405 7260 10144 Ͳ$ $40,000$Ͳ $Ͳ $ͲRadioConsoletteReplacement Equipment Necessity
2023
Update/ReplaceagingConsoletteRadios/station.Theseradiounitsarearadiothat
interfaceswiththedispatchconsoleallowingthemtochangethechanneltoanother
resourceasneeded.ResourcesbeingradiochannelsformutualaidbutalsocouldbeTalk
GroupswithstateradiossystemsinWisconsinandMinnesota.
405 7260 10145 Ͳ$ $Ͳ$Ͳ$Ͳ $120,000RadioConsoleUpgradeHardware Equipment Necessity
2023
Replace/updatecomputersystemhardwarethatcontrolstheEmergencyCommunications
radionetwork.Thiswouldreplacecomputersandperipheralhardwareattheworkstations
intheprimaryandbackupCommunicationCentersthatoperate24hoursaday.
EmergencyCommTotals 564,000$300,000$40,000$2,040,000$250,000$
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CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget CapitalBudget
Fund CostCtr Project FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 ProjectTitle Category Class Description
Parks
405 7620 10035 18,000$18,000$18,000$18,000$18,000$ParksEquipment Equipment Recurring ReplaceUtilityTerrainVehicles(UTV),zeroͲturnandfrontmountmowers,carͲhauler
trailers,skidͲsteer,tractor,sideͲmountditchmower,etc.Attachmentsmaybeneededor
replacedalso.
405 7620 10036 50,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ OngoingmaintenanceofCountyParkdriveways,parkinglots CapitalImprovements Recurring Ongoingmaintenanceofparkdrivewaysandparkinglots
405 7620 10075 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ 675,000$Ͳ$ 675,000$BikePedPlanSCRCLoopTrailtoWillowRiverStateParkConnection CapitalImprovements Funding
2017
Constructionofa3.4ͲmileOffͲRoadBikeTrailfromNorthHudsontoEckertBlufflandsto
WillowRiverStateParktoSt.CroixRiverCrossingLoopTrailin3Phases.In2020CDD
receivedaTransportationAlternativesProgramGrant,$471,805.60forPhaseI.This
additionalprojectcompletesotherphases.
405 7620 10076 Ͳ$Ͳ$ 1,680,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ GlenHills9CampingCabinsw/infrastructure CapitalImprovements Funding
2017
9campercabinswithelectricity,wells,pittoilets,otherdriveways,parking,etc.
newareaofGlenHillsPark.
405 7620 10098 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$50,000$Ͳ$ SquawLakeBoatLandingReplacement CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2021
SquawLakeboatlandingcontinuestobeunderwaterandisalmostunusable.Would
probablybepartiallyfundedbyasportfishinggrant.
405 7620 10099 920,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Upgradeof1970'sGlenHillsCampgroundEntranceStation/FlushRestrooms/Shower CapitalImprovements Enhancement
2021
Replace1970'spittoilets,showerbuilding,entrancestructurewithasingle
entrancestation/restroom/showerbuildingwithflushtoiletsattheGlenHills
CampgroundEntrance.
405 7620 10125 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$16,500,000$Ͳ$ EckertBlufflandsParkDevelopment Enhancement
2022
EckertBluffandsParkisa170ͲacreCountypropertyoccupying2,800feetof
shorelinealongtheScenicSt.CroixRiverwayintheTownsofHudsonandSt.
Joseph.In2022,theCountyBoardapprovedtheEckertBlufflandsParkMasterPlan.
TheMasterPlanidentifiesimprovementsandparkamenities.TheMasterPlanning
processincluded18Ͳmonthsofpublicinputincludingmeetingswiththegeneral
public,adjacentlandownersandimpactedtowns,publicopenhouses,onͲline
publicengagement,andcontinueddialoguewiththeWIDepartmentofNatural
ResourcesandWIDepartmentofTransportation.MasterPlanimplementationcost
estimatesandphasingofdevelopmentwerecreatedforparkdevelopment.The
costestimateabovehasbeenadjustedforinflation.LinkbelowtoMasterPlan
whichincludescostestimates(using2020dollars):
https://www.sccwi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7192/EckertͲBlufflandsͲMasterͲPlan
Pleaseseeattachedmapandphotos.
405 7620 10100 Ͳ$ Ͳ$ 1,890,000$Ͳ$ Ͳ$ 24ͲSiteRVCampgroundforlargerRVwithinfrastructure CapitalImprovements Funding
2022
New24siteRVcampsitetoaccommodateRV'sover35feetwithsupporting
infrastructureinnewareaofGlenHillsPark.
ParksTotals 988,000$18,000$4,263,000$16,568,000$693,000$
CIPTOTALS 3,665,000$11,188,000$6,473,000$51,005,500$3,131,000$
FundingSourcesCIPFundBalanceApplied 3,565,000$2,188,000$5,908,000$1,005,500$2,591,000$
BondIssue $9,000,000 $50,000,000 BondIssuesforLargeCapitalProject(BuildingProjects)
10075 $540,000 $540,000 GrantBikePedPlanSCRCLoopTrailtoWillowRiverStateParkConnection80%ͲNoprojectwithoutgrant
10098 $25,000 DNRGrantforBoatLanding
10099 $100,000 DNRGrantforGlenHillsCampgroundProject
CIPTOTALS 3,665,000$11,188,000$6,473,000$51,005,500$3,131,000$
CIPFundBalancesProjected
BeginningofYear 7,321,405$3,806,405$3,168,405$(1,189,595)$(645,095)$
Use (3,565,000)$(2,188,000)$(5,908,000)$(1,005,500)$(2,591,000)$
PropertySales 50,000$50,000$50,000$50,000$50,000$
ARPARevenueRecovery Ͳ$ Ͳ$ Ͳ$Ͳ$ Ͳ$
TransferfromGF 1,500,000$1,500,000$1,500,000$1,500,000$Projected(NeedsBoardAuthorization)
EndofYearBalance 3,806,405$3,168,405$(1,189,595)$(645,095)$(1,686,095)$
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2014A 2014A 2015A 2015A 2016A 2016A 2019A 2019A 2018A 2018A 2022A 2020A Total Total Total By Year
Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest P & I Totals
4/1/2024 1,470,000.00 16,537.50 485,000.00 99,777.50 145,000.00 107,972.50 380,000.00 67,531.25 3/1/2024 1,165,000.00 373,235.00 2,950,000.00 1,366,140.63 3/15/2024 411,000.00 16,849.00 7,006,000.00 2,048,043.38 9,054,043.38
10/1/2024 93,715.00 105,797.50 0.00 61,831.25 9/1/2024 0.00 349,935.00 1,307,140.63 0.00 1,918,419.38 1,918,419.38 10,972,462.76
4/1/2025 500,000.00 93,715.00 715,000.00 105,797.50 385,000.00 61,831.25 3/1/2025 1,215,000.00 349,935.00 3,845,000.00 1,307,140.63 3/15/2025 417,000.00 10,183.00 7,077,000.00 1,928,602.38 9,005,602.38
10/1/2025 87,465.00 95,072.50 0.00 56,056.25 9/1/2025 0.00 319,560.00 1,211,015.63 0.00 1,769,169.38 1,769,169.38 10,774,771.76
4/1/2026 515,000.00 87,465.00 735,000.00 95,072.50 365,000.00 56,056.25 3/1/2026 1,260,000.00 319,560.00 4,045,000.00 1,211,015.63 3/15/2026 424,000.00 3,413.00 7,344,000.00 1,772,582.38 9,116,582.38
10/1/2026 81,027.50 87,722.50 0.00 50,581.25 9/1/2026 0.00 288,060.00 1,130,115.63 0.00 1,637,506.88 1,637,506.88 10,754,089.26
4/1/2027 530,000.00 81,027.50 755,000.00 87,722.50 375,000.00 50,581.25 3/1/2027 1,295,000.00 288,060.00 4,020,000.00 1,130,115.63 6,975,000.00 1,637,506.88 8,612,506.88
10/1/2027 74,402.50 80,172.50 0.00 44,956.25 9/1/2027 0.00 271,225.00 1,049,715.63 0.00 1,520,471.88 1,520,471.88 10,132,978.76
4/1/2028 545,000.00 74,402.50 775,000.00 80,172.50 375,000.00 44,956.25 3/1/2028 1,335,000.00 271,225.00 4,145,000.00 1,049,715.63 7,175,000.00 1,520,471.88 8,695,471.88
10/1/2028 66,908.75 72,422.50 0.00 39,331.25 9/1/2028 0.00 253,202.50 966,815.63 0.00 1,398,680.63 1,398,680.63 10,094,152.51
4/1/2029 565,000.00 66,908.75 800,000.00 72,422.50 305,000.00 39,331.25 3/1/2029 1,375,000.00 253,202.50 3,865,000.00 966,815.63 6,910,000.00 1,398,680.63 8,308,680.63
10/1/2029 59,140.00 64,422.50 0.00 34,756.25 9/1/2029 0.00 233,265.00 889,515.63 0.00 1,281,099.38 1,281,099.38 9,589,780.01
4/1/2030 580,000.00 59,140.00 820,000.00 64,422.50 290,000.00 34,756.25 3/1/2030 1,420,000.00 233,265.00 4,000,000.00 889,515.63 7,110,000.00 1,281,099.38 8,391,099.38
10/1/2030 50,440.00 55,607.50 0.00 31,856.25 9/1/2030 0.00 211,965.00 789,515.63 0.00 1,139,384.38 1,139,384.38 9,530,483.764/1/2031 600,000.00 50,440.00 840,000.00 55,607.50 290,000.00 31,856.25 3/1/2031 1,465,000.00 211,965.00 3,625,000.00 789,515.63 6,820,000.00 1,139,384.38 7,959,384.3810/1/2031 41,440.00 46,157.50 0.00 28,956.25 9/1/2031 0.00 189,623.75 717,015.63 0.00 1,023,193.13 1,023,193.13 8,982,577.514/1/2032 615,000.00 41,440.00 865,000.00 46,157.50 285,000.00 28,956.25 3/1/2032 1,510,000.00 189,623.75 3,725,000.00 717,015.63 7,000,000.00 1,023,193.13 8,023,193.1310/1/2032 31,600.00 35,777.50 0.00 26,106.25 9/1/2032 0.00 166,218.75 642,515.63 0.00 902,218.13 902,218.13 8,925,411.264/1/2033 635,000.00 31,600.00 890,000.00 35,777.50 285,000.00 26,106.25 3/1/2033 1,560,000.00 166,218.75 3,705,000.00 642,515.63 7,075,000.00 902,218.13 7,977,218.1310/1/2033 21,440.00 24,652.50 0.00 23,042.50 9/1/2033 0.00 141,648.75 586,940.63 0.00 797,724.38 797,724.38 8,774,942.514/1/2034 660,000.00 21,440.00 915,000.00 24,652.50 290,000.00 23,042.50 3/1/2034 1,615,000.00 141,648.75 3,815,000.00 586,940.63 7,295,000.00 797,724.38 8,092,724.38
10/1/2034 10,880.00 12,757.50 0.00 19,852.50 9/1/2034 0.00 115,808.75 529,715.63 0.00 689,014.38 689,014.38 8,781,738.76
4/1/2035 680,000.00 10,880.00 945,000.00 12,757.50 280,000.00 19,852.50 3/1/2035 1,670,000.00 115,808.75 3,925,000.00 529,715.63 7,500,000.00 689,014.38 8,189,014.38
0.00 16,702.50 9/1/2035 0.00 88,671.25 470,840.63 0.00 576,214.38 576,214.38 8,765,228.76
380,000.00 16,702.50 3/1/2036 1,730,000.00 88,671.25 3,985,000.00 470,840.63 6,095,000.00 576,214.38 6,671,214.38
0.00 12,332.50 9/1/2036 0.00 60,126.25 408,575.00 0.00 481,033.75 481,033.75 7,152,248.13
380,000.00 12,332.50 3/1/2037 1,790,000.00 60,126.25 4,090,000.00 408,575.00 6,260,000.00 481,033.75 6,741,033.75
0.00 7,867.50 9/1/2037 0.00 30,143.75 344,668.75 0.00 382,680.00 382,680.00 7,123,713.75
380,000.00 7,867.50 3/1/2038 1,855,000.00 30,143.75 4,150,000.00 344,668.75 6,385,000.00 382,680.00 6,767,680.00
0.00 3,307.50 9/1/2038 279,825.00 0.00 283,132.50 283,132.50 7,050,812.50
270,000.00 3,307.50 3/1/2039 4,205,000.00 279,825.00 4,475,000.00 283,132.50 4,758,132.50
9/1/2039 211,493.75 0.00 211,493.75 211,493.75 4,969,626.25
3/1/2040 4,265,000.00 211,493.75 4,265,000.00 211,493.75 4,476,493.75
9/1/2040 142,187.50 0.00 142,187.50 142,187.50 4,618,681.25
3/1/2041 4,320,000.00 142,187.50 4,320,000.00 142,187.50 4,462,187.50
9/1/2041 71,987.50 0.00 71,987.50 71,987.50 4,534,175.00
3/1/2042 4,430,000.00 71,987.50 4,430,000.00 71,987.50 4,501,987.50 4,573,975.00
Totals 1,470,000.00 16,537.50 6,910,000.00 1,336,695.00 9,200,000.00 1,469,097.50 5,315,000.00 982,603.75 22,260,000.00 5,812,142.50 75,110,000.00 24,865,340.75 1,252,000.00 30,445.00 121,517,000.00 34,512,862.00 156,029,862.00 156,101,849.50
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