BUDGET AT A GLANCE '22-'23 '22-'23
ABOUT US Town Positioning Elected Officials The Town of Kiawah Island exists to preserve, protect, and enhance the island’s enduring character and quality of life for all. A dedicated team of talented, hardworking professionals and community partners working together on everything from zoning, public safety, and wildlife management to code enforcement, recycling, and emergency preparation. Both stewards and ambassadors of the community, we meet the island’s ever-evolving changes with ingenuity and urgency. For residents. For guests. For flora, fauna, and forests. For marshes and beaches. The Town of Kiawah devotes itself to the vital, daily, and long term care of the community we serve. John Labriola, Mayor Dan Prickett, Mayor Pro Tem/Council Maryanne Connelly, Council Member John Moffitt, Council Member Dr. Scott Parker, Council Member (Resigned on July 31, 2022. Moved to Asheville, SC.) Other Officials Stephanie Tillerson, Town Administrator Joseph C. Wilson IV, Town Attorney Dorota Szubert, Finance Director Statistics 3657 Households 2065 Full time Residents $2.75M $650K Median Home Price Median Lot Sales Price Single family 2022
Town Council & Committees
TOWN SERVICES
Establishment of Town policies Municipal Court
Building Services & Business License
Responsible for accountable business practices through licensing, building permit, and inspection process for all commercial and residential projects within the Town. The Town aims to maintain a safe building environment for our residents through quality plan review and inspections. Environmental Beach management, wildlife population monitoring and research, habitat management, nuisance/injured wildlife response, Turtle Patrol education, and outreach efforts Communications Public information in routine and emergency operations is provided through various mediums, including the Town website, Mobile App, Town Notes, E blast, Social Media, and the Town's Podcast. Tourism Promotion Allocations of tourism funds and collaboration with island entities to promote tourism activities. Community Outreach Charitable Contributions and Arts & Cultural Events.
Jurisdiction to try all cases arising due to violating Town ordinances and other powers and authority in criminal cases made under state law and conferred upon magistrates. Public Safety
The Town of Kiawah is responsible for the public safety, health and welfare of its residents and guests. The Town contracts with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office for 24-hour Police protection. Additionally, the Town's public safety consists of Beach Patrol, Code Enforcement, Disaster Planning and Recovery. Public Works Island beautification and maintenance of Beachwalker Drive, the Beach, Kestral Court, and the Kiawah Island Parkway from the roundabout at Betsy Kerrison Parkway to the front gate and the Municipal Center. Solid Waste Disposal Island wide garbage, recycling, yard debris, brown trash, and household hazardous waste collection and disposal. Planning And Zoning Zoning permits, subdivision of land, rezonings, planned developments, variance requests, special exception requests, site plan review, zoning & land development regulations, and appeals of administrative decisions.
TOTAL REVENUE TSUMMARY OTAL REVENUE SUMMARY Cost for Services 46% 35% 8% 11% 0% Wheretherevenuecomesfrom: $12.0 $Million 12.0 Million Restricted and Unrestricted Funds Accommodation & Hospitality Taxes Business Licenses Building Permits Solid Waste Fees Other Court Fines, Investments Income, Annual Percentage Rate Funding Misc. Franchise Fees Property Tax (No Municipal Property Tax) Property taxes paid to Charleston County do not include any taxes for the Town.
GeneralFund 65% StateATAX 17% LocalATAX 9% HospitalityTax 5% 1% Unrestricted UGeneral nrestricted General Fund Revenues F(65%) und Revenues (65%) Total 7.9 TM otal 7.9 M BusinessLicense 40% BuildingPermit 22% FranchiseFees 12% LocalOptionTax 10% SolidWaste 8% Other 8% TOTAL REVENUES TBUDGETED OTAL REVENUES BUDGETED Total $12 TMillion otal $12 Million Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Restricted Fund Revenues (35%) Total $4.2 M ($3.2M) ($1.7M) ($970K) ($770K) ($610K) ($650K) County ATAX 3% Other ($7 9M) ($1M) ($2M) ($600K) (($68K) $420K)
REVENUE SOURCES RDETAILED EVENUE SOURCES DETAILED $0 Property Tax Property Taxes paid to Charleston County do not include any taxes for the Town. Unrestricted UFunds nrestricted Funds Restricted RFunds estricted Funds Business Licenses Building Permits Solid Waste Collection Franchise Fees Local Option Tax Other State Accommodation Tax (SATAX) Local Accommodation Fund County Accommodation Hospitality Tax
REVENUE EXPENDITURES RSUMMARY EVENUE EXPENDITURES SUMMARY 27% 18% 17% 16% 9% 4% 4% $11.5 $Million 11.5 Million Restricted and Unrestricted Funds How the budget dollars are distributed: %
Expenditures Detailed 9% Solid Waste The town provides various collection types for its residents and continues to provide curbside service free of charge. Expenditures also include garbage collection on the beach. Kestrel Court Trash and Recycling Center, and the KICA Beachwalker Drive sites. 18% Tourism Freshfields Village events Marketing/Advertising Kiawah Island Golf Resort events promotion Andell Inn wedding destination marketing/advertising Town of Kiawah Beach Patrol Coverage Charleston County Sheriff's Deputy coverage Charleston Visitor Bureau Distribution of State Accommodation Tax Funds for advertising and promotion of tourism related activities and expenditures. Funds for this fiscal year were allocated to: 17% Public Works Maintaining Beachwalker Drive, Kiawah Island Parkway from the roundabout at Betsy Kerrison Parkway to the front gate and the Municipal Center 16% Public Safety Dedicated law enforcement services contracted with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office that entails enhanced coverage and four permanently assigned deputies for Kiawah and additional shortterm rental code enforcement officers. Expenditures Detailed Continued 4% Beach Management Beach Monitoring Annual beach sand volume survey, report, and recommendations (Coastal Science and Engineering). Mitigation for previous beach restoration projects. Beach Patrol Contracted with Barrier Island Ocean Rescue for the provision of ocean rescue, life safety, first aid services, and code enforcement on the beach. 4% Environmental Bobcat GPS Research Project Analyzes the habitat needs of bobcats and assists in management and conservation the longest, continuous GPS study on bobcats in the world.
Bird Banding Projects
Studies on productivity, survivorship, and movements of many bird species are indicators of the health of the island’s ecosystem. Alligator Behavior and Safety Studies
Studies to understand the behavior and movements of alligators to increase awareness and safety across the island. Cooperative projects with KICA, Clemson University, SCDNR, and the Nemours Wildlife Foundation. Wildlife Surveys and Monitoring Variety of wildlife surveys to estimate population size and abundance of many wildlife species to look at population trends over time to understand better how our native wildlife species adapt to Kiawah changes. Environmental Programs Funding for educational programs to enhance awareness of Kiawah’s wildlife and reduce negative interactions with wildlife. Programs include Bobcat Guardian, the Dolphin Education Project (NOAA NMFS, LMMN), Outdoor Wildlife Lessons in Science (KIGR), Grow Native, Kiawah Conservancy education and outreach programs, Shorebird Stewardship program, and more.
The Town strives to enhance the community and provide residents and visitors access to performing arts events within the Town. More information is available at www.kiawahisland.org/events
4% Environmental Continued Clemson Bobcat Research Study Collaborative new four-year Ph.D. research project with Clemson University's Wildlife and Fisheries Department to understand better the health and future viability of Kiawah's bobcats and other wildlife, quantify the impacts of rodenticides, and develop long term solutions. We are currently in year 2 of the four year study.
2% Charitable Contributions The Town supports a variety of charitable organizations through its Charitable Contribution Fund. The Town allocates an amount not to exceed $200,000. Last year's guarantees can be found here.
3% Arts and Cultural
