CATION: 910E.PEARCEBLVDAND 8W.PEARCEBLVD.
OWNERS:GregandEmilyHipskind
ATISYOURFAVORITETHINGABOUTWENTZVILLE? favoritethingaboutWentzvilleisthestrongsenseof communityamongitsresidentsandbusinesses.Local residentsoftenvisitandexpresstheirappreciationforour effortstomodernizethelaundryexperienceandprovidea safe,welcomingspace.Thebusinesscommunityisequally supportive,comingtogethertoexchangeideasandshare resourcesthatcontributetooursuccess
WHATYEARDIDYOUOPEN?BothlocationshavebeeninWentzville forapproximately40years WetookoverownershipinMayof2022
WHYDIDYOUCHOOSETOEXPANDINWENTZVILLE?Wedecidedto acquireabusinessinWentzvilleduetoitsrapidgrowth,strong economy,andexcellentpoliceandgovernmententities.
WHATDOYOUBRINGTOWENTZVILLEBYHAVINGYOURBUSINESS HERE?Webringatechnologicallyadvanced,secureandmodernselfservicelaundryexperiencetoWentzvillewithtwoconvenient locations Wentzvillebusinessesandresidentsdon’thavetoleavethe citylimitstoenjoylarge-capacityequipmentwithaquickturnaround time.
WHATDOESYOURBUSINESSOFFER?Wecurrentlyofferself-service laundryfrom5am tomidnighteveryday,includingholidays Soap andmanyotherlaundry-relateditemscanbepurchasedon-site. Customerscanpaybyaphoneapporusecash Wealsohavechange machinesavailableateachlocation.
WHATISNEXTFORYOURBUSINESS?Inthespringof 2025,KingLaundryisaddingpickupanddeliverylaundry service,anddrycleaningservices.Customerswillbeable tosetupthisservicefromtheirphone.
WHATISYOURVISIONFORWENTZVILLE’SFUTURE?We hopeWentzvillewillcontinuetobeafantasticplacefor familiestosettleandbusinessestothrive Thesupport fromthelocalgovernmentandresidentsservesasamajor drawforcommercialgrowth
WHATELSEWOULDYOULIKETOSHARE?Weoftenget askedaboutthebestsolutionforstains.Inourexperience, Dawnisbestformoststains.Simplyletitsoakforafew minutes,thenrinsewithlukewarmwater.
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MayorNickGuccione
Celebrating Progress and Building for the Future Aswecloseanotheryear,theCityofWentzvillereflectsonayearofgrowth,innovationand achievement.Guidedbyourcommitmenttoexcellenceandcommunity-focusedservice,weareproud tosharetheprogressmadeacrossalldepartmentsanddivisionsin2024.
MoreAccessibleandTransparentCity Oneofthemosttransformativeachievementsthisyearwasthe launchofourredesigned,mobile-firstwebsite.Thisplatform enhancesaccesstoCityresources,improvestransparencyand providesauser-friendlyexperienceforallstakeholders.In addition,ourHumanResourcesteamstrengthenedinternal communicationtoensureemployeesstayinformedand engaged.
StrengtheningInfrastructureandOperations ThisyearmarkedthecompletionofthenewPublicWorks Facility.Completedaheadofscheduleandunderbudget,this projectrepresentsresponsiblestewardshipofresourcesanda dedicationtoimprovingCityinfrastructure.
OurEngineeringteamoversawthecompletionofPhase2Dof theDavidHoekelParkwayproject,includingtwolanesanda sidewalktoimproveconnectivityandsupporttheCity'srapid growth.Meanwhile,theWaterDivisionsubmitteda comprehensiveLeadServiceLineInventorytotheDepartment ofNaturalResources,ensuringregulatorycomplianceand proactivelymanagingwaterinfrastructure.
RecognizingExcellenceandInnovation Againthisyear,theCity’sProcurementteamearnedthe prestigiousAchievementofExcellenceinProcurementaward, highlightingourdedicationtotransparency,accountability andbestpractices.WhiletheParksandRecreationDepartment launchedtheSaluteOurTroopsBannerProgram,aninitiativeI proudlychampioned,tohonor35localmilitaryheroes.
AdvancingSecurityandAccountability ThePoliceDepartmentbolsteredtransparencywithAxon Standards,transitioninguse-of-forcereportingtoapaperless systemforimprovedaccountability Likewise,theMunicipal Courtupdatedrecord-keepingpracticesbytransitioningopen violationsintotheShow-MeCourtsSystem,ensuringaccuracy andcompliance.
PreservingHistoryandFosteringCommunity
Thisyear,theEconomicDevelopmentOfficeintroducedthe CenturyPlaquePrograminHistoricDowntownWentzville, preservingthearea’suniquecharacterandcelebratingits history.Additionally,theCommunityDevelopmentDepartment successfullycommunicatedsignificantchangestothe2021 BuildingCodes,ensuringasmoothtransitionthrough transparentengagementwiththebuildingcommunity.
Thesemilestonesreflectthededicationandcollaborationof ouremployees,electedofficialsandresidents.Together,we’ve achievedgreatthingsandlaidthegroundworkforfuture success.Aswelookaheadto2025,Wentzvilleremains dedicatedtoitsmissiontobeaCityofchoicewherepeoplelive, workandthrive.Thankyouforbeingpartofanother remarkableyearinWentzville’sjourney!
The 2025 budget reflects Wentzville’s mission to create a safe, welcoming community while fostering economic vitality By prioritizing transparency, collaboration and long-term planning, the City continues to strengthen its position as a regional leader and maintain the community’s financial health This year’s budget strikes a careful balance between addressing immediate needs and preparing for future growth, ensuring Wentzville’s ongoing success On the next two pages and in the Board article on pg 7 you’ll discover insights into the City’s budgeting process, timeline, forecasting methods, revenue sources, expenditures and more. We hope you find this information helpful and gain a deeper understanding of how Wentzville is investing in its future For a detailed look, the full budget is available at www.wentzvillemo.gov/Budget.
EARLY SUMMER Collaborativestaff/Boardbudget planningandreviewoftheFiveYearCapitalImprovementPlan
CRITICALSUCCESSFACTORS LATE SUMMER WithBoarddirection,teamsrefine budgetstoalignwithgoalsandKPIsA balancedproposedbudgetisprepared.
In2021,theBoardofAldermenincollaborationwithCitystaff, undertookatwo-daystrategicplanningsessiontoshapeour decision-makingandguidetheCity'soperationsandinitiatives inthecomingyears Withtheguidanceofaconsultant,the groupdefinedthesefiveCriticalSuccessFactorsandrefined theCity’sVisionstatementtoalignwithourcommunity’slongtermgoals.ThiscollaborativeeffortensuresthatourCritical SuccessFactorsreflecttheneedsandaspirationsofour residentswhiledrivingtheCity'sstrategicdirection.
RegionalDestination
EconomicVitality
ExceptionalCityServices
BUDGETPROCESS InfrastructureConnectivity SafeandWelcoming Community
TheBoardofAldermenremainsdedicatedtofinancial stewardship TolearnmoreabouttheBoard’sroleinthe budgetprocess,seepg.7.
LONG-RANGEPLANNING TheCityutilizesconservativebudgetingtechniquestoforecast revenuesandexpendituresforplanningpurposes.Whilethe Citydoesnotformallyadoptalong-rangefinancialplan,the Cityprojectsrevenuesandexpendituresforafive-yearperiod duringtheCapitalImprovementPlanandBudgetprocesses usingthemethodsdetailedbelow.Theseforecastsconsider plannedlevelsofserviceandthestrategicgoalsandpriorities determinedbytheMayorandtheBoardofAldermen.Even withconservativeforecastingmethodologiesandassumptions, thereareinherentriskstolong-termfinancialplanning, including,butnotlimitedto:
Declineinsales/usetaxasthissourceofrevenueisvolatile Changestooutsidefundingsources,includingfederal, stateandcountyfundingprograms
Negativeeconomicimpacts(recession,pandemic,etc.) f / l d d
EARLY FALL Theproposedfiscalyearbudgetis presentedtotheMayorandBoard duringWorkSessions.
THEBUDGETDOCUMENT LATE FALL
Publichearingsareheld,and thebudgetisofficially adoptedafteritsfinalreading.
ThisdocumentcontainstheCityof Wentzville'sfinancialplanfor governmentaloperationsforthe fiscalyearJan 1,2025,through Dec.31,2025.Itisdesignedto provideinformationabouttheCity, bothfinancialandoperational,ina formatthatisconciseandreadable TheCity’sstrategicgoalsand prioritiesareoutlinedalongwithan estimateofresourcesavailable showingrevenues,fundbalances andappropriationsthathavebeen approvedbytheMayorandBoard ofAldermenforspecificpurposes.
BUDGETFORECAST TheCityusesthefollowingqualitativeandquantitative methodstoforecastrevenues:
ReviewingCityrevenuehistoryandtrends
Surveyingdepartmentsregardingtrendsinrevenues
Reviewingnationaleconomicforecastingprojections
Monitoringnationalandlocaleconomictrends
Examiningstateandfederalbudgetsandlegislative changes
Examiningrelationshipsbetweenrevenuesandeconomic values
TheCityproducesandcontinuouslymonitorsabudget consistentwiththecurrentactivityandtrends,and continuouslymonitorsthefinancialimpacts.
Investing inWentzville’sFuture TheCityofWentzville’s2025budgetunderscoresacommitmenttoexceptional Cityservices,infrastructureconnectivityandresponsiblefinancialmanagement. Thisyear’sbudgetisdesignedtomaintainhighservicelevelswhileaddressing criticalcommunityneedsandlong-termgoals.
KeyHighlights
StrategicUseofFunds:ConsistentwiththeCapitalImprovementPlan,theCityisutilizingtargeteddraw-downsfromfund balancereservestofundone-timemajorcapitalprojects.Thisapproachavoidsnewdebtissuance,savingonbondcostsand interestpayments.FundsliketheTransportationFundandCapitalFundareessentialindeliveringkeyprojectswhile preservingfinancialflexibility
InvestmentsinInfrastructure:The2025budgetallocates$66.85milliontowardcapitalexpenditures.Theseincluderoad improvements,facilityupgrades,andthereplacementofessentialvehiclesandequipment,reflectingtheCity’sfocusonlongtermsustainabilityandgrowth.
StrongFinancialOversight:Byadheringtoaconservativefinancialphilosophy,Wentzvilleensuresreservesremainhealthy andsufficienttocoverunforeseenchallenges.TheCityprojectsanunreservedGeneralFundbalanceofapproximately56%, providingacushionagainsteconomicdownturnsoremergencyexpenditures
BalancedApproachtoGrowth:Thisyear’sbudgetincludesfundingtosupportgrowth-drivenneeds,suchastheadditionof 24newfull-timepositionstomaintainservicelevelsasthecommunityexpands Additionally,a35%scaleadjustmentaligns compensationplanswithmarkettrendsandsurveydata.
RevenueandTaxHighlights:Propertyandsalestaxescontinuetobevitalrevenuestreams,withsalestaxesprojectedto growby3.5%.Wentzville’spropertytaxrateremainscompetitive,withthethird-lowestrateamongthelargestmunicipalities inSt.CharlesCounty.
WhereDoestheMoneyComeFrom? TheCityfundsitsservicesthroughavarietyofrevenuesources,withthe largestsharecomingfrompropertyandsalestaxes Belowisabreakdownof thekeyrevenuestreams:
Taxes:Thelargestportion(33%)comesfrompropertytaxes,salestaxes (general,parks,capital,transportation),andutilitytaxesonelectricity, gasandotherservices.
LicensesandPermits:Revenuefrombuildingpermits,businesslicenses andinspections.
FinesandFees:Includescourtfinesandservicechargesforparks, utilitiesandCityservices.
IntergovernmentalRevenue:Federal,stateandcountygrants, primarilyforroadprojects.
OtherSources:Investmentincome,bondproceedsandmiscellaneous revenueslikeequipmentsalesandpoliceservicesforschools.
WhereDoestheMoneyGo? TOTALEXPENDITURES:$150,073,257
TheCityallocatesitsrevenuetoprovideservices,maintaininfrastructureandmeetfinancialobligations.Here’sabreakdown:
Personnel:Supportsstaffacrossdepartmentsanddivisions,Citywide CapitalOutlay:Includesinvestmentsinland,buildings,equipment,vehicles,andotherlong-lastingassetsvaluedat$5,000ormore. DebtService:Coversprincipalandinterestpaymentsformajorprojectslikeparksfacilities,theLawEnforcementCenter,and Citywideinfrastructureimprovements.
Transportation:Fundsroadprojectsandstreetandsidewalkmaintenance
ParksandRecreation:Supportsaquatics,recreationprogramsandparkmaintenance.
CommunityDevelopment:Includesplanning,zoningandbuildinginspections
GeneralGovernment:FundscoreoperationssuchasInformationTechnology,FinanceandProcurement.
TheCityofWentzville’s2025budgetemphasizesstrategicinvestmentsandfinancialstewardship,ensuring resourcesareusedeffectivelytomeetcommunityneeds.Foranin-depthlook,visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/ Budgettoviewtheoperatingbudget,BudgetinBriefandtheBudgeting101video
BillingandPayments Servicesarebilledmonthlyanddue10 daysafterthebilldate.Waterchargesare abasefeeplusvolumetricusage.Sewer chargesforresidentialcustomersarea basefeeplusvolumetricusagebasedon theaveragewaterusedoverthefour monthsofNovember,December,January andFebruary Usagefornewcustomersis basedontheaverageofallresidentsuntil thenextaveragingcycle Solidwasteand recyclingcostsareconsolidatedeach monthwithyourwaterandsewerbill Learnmoreatwww.wentzvillemo.gov/ Utilities.
Ifyouhavesolid-wasterelatedbilling questions,youcancontacttheUtility Billingofficeat(636)639-2049,between 8a.m.and5p.m.,MondaythroughFriday.
Toaddorremoveservices,pleasevisit www.wentzvillemo.gov/SWRequestor call(636)327-5101.
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2025UTILITYRATES Tolearnmoreaboutservicefeesandpaymentoptions,pleasevisittheUtility BillingDivisionwebpageatwww.wentzvillemo.gov/UtilityBilling.
PaymentOptions PAYBYPHONE24/7/365:TheCityof Wentzvillenowgivesyouaccesstoyour utilityaccount24hoursaday,sevendaysa week,365daysayear.Payyourbillsonyour owntime withnowaiting.Accessyour accountinstantlythroughasecure, automatedsystemtogetreal-timebalances, paymentamountsandduedates Tomake yourpaymentoverthephone,pleasecall (833)326-7020
OPT-INTORECEIVETEXTREMINDERS: Residentsandbusinessownerscanalsoopt intoreceiveutilitybillremindersbytext (insteadofbyphonecall),whenashut-offis pending.Tochangeyourpreferences,please call(636)639-2155.
SCHEDULEPAYMENTSINADVANCE:You canschedulepaymentsinadvance,andalso schedulecredit-carddraftingwiththedateof yourchoice.Tolearnmoreorsetuponeof thesepaymentoptions,pleasevisit www.wentzvillemo.gov/PayMyBill
INPERSONORDROPBOX:Stopbyin personduringbusinesshoursorvisitthe24hourdropboxatCityHall(1001Schroeder CreekBlvd)Cash,checkandmoneyorders areaccepted,aswellasMasterCard,Visa, AmericanExpressandDiscovercards
SOLIDWASTEANDRECYCLINGRATES
SolidWasteandRecycling Weekly
SolidWasteandRecyclingWeekly(SeniorRate)
Additional(40gal)TrashBagsOutsideYourCart
AdditionalCartforSolidWasteorRecycling
AdditionalSolidWaste/RecyclingWeeklyCollection
Large-ItemPickup(threeitemsperquarter)
AdditionalLarge-ItemPickup
YardWaste10-MonthService,peryearupto15leaf bags(30gallon)/week
YardWasteFurnishedCart
Yard-WastePerBagPickup
HelpOurCommunity SignuptoGiveBack!Wentzvilleresidentscan registertorounduptheirutilitybillstothe nearestdollartobenefitWentzvilleseniors. Fundsraisedfromthe"Round-Up"program aredonatedtoourlocalMealsonWheels service Ifyouregisterfor“Round-Up,"your monthlyutilitybillwillberoundeduptothe nexthighestdollar Toregisterorviewmore information,visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/ GiveBack
PeakSeasonVolumeRates Startingin2025,Wentzvillewillintroduce PeakSeasonVolumeRatesforwaterusage fromJunethroughSeptembertoencourage conservationandsupportinfrastructure needs Ratesareasfollows:
1-5,000gallons/month:$515per1,000 gallons
5,001-15,000gallons/month:$5.67per 1,000gallons
15,001+gallons/month:$6.18per1,000 gallons
Theseratesapplyautomaticallybasedon usage.Conservewaterthissummertoreduce costsandsupportsustainability findtipsat www.wentzvillemo.gov/Conserve.
$1750/month
$16.50/month
$2.50/bag
$3/month
$1750/month
Threeitemsfree/quarter
$24/item
$100/year
$30/year
$4/bag(three-bagmin.)
$24/percart
$12/pertrip
MeettheBoard(lefttoright):JordanBroviak(Ward2),RobertHussey(Ward2),Michael Lovell(Ward3),MayorNickGuccione,MannyMacias(Ward1),BryanHarr(Ward1), MichaelHays(Ward3).Forcontactinformation,visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/BOA.
BoardUpdate:ACommitment toFinancialStewardship AsWentzvillecontinuestogrowand thrive,theBoardofAldermenremains dedicatedtofinancialstewardshipand responsiblegovernance Therecently approved2025budget,adoptedonNov. 20,2024,reflectsthiscommitmentby balancingimmediateneedswithlongtermgoalstoserveourgrowing communitywhileensuringfiscal responsibility
Thebudgetprocessisguidedbythe BalancedBudgetprinciple,which ensuresthatoperatingexpendituresare fundedthroughcurrentrevenuesand accumulatedreserves,ratherthandebt. ThisapproachsafeguardstheCity’s financialsustainabilitywhileenabling investmentincriticalinfrastructure,the maintenanceofessentialassetsand adequatefundingforretirement benefits.Thesedecisionsreflectthe City’sdedicationtomeetingtheneeds ofresidentswhilepreparingfora successfulfuture
Transparencyandpublicengagement arekeycomponentsoftheprocess.The Boardholdsbudgetworksessionswith theCityAdministrator,FinanceDirector andstafftocarefullyreviewandrefine thebudget.Publichearingsandnotices inviteresidentstoreviewandprovide input,makingtheprocessaccessible andinclusive.
The2025budgetreflectstheCity’s CriticalSuccessFactors,including economicvitality,exceptionalCity servicesandinfrastructureconnectivity Theseguidingprinciplesensurethe budgetsupportsinnovativeinitiatives, fundsessentialprojectsanddelivers qualityservicestoresidentsand businessesalike.Thebudgetalso accountsforchallengessuchas fluctuatingeconomicconditionsand unforeseencircumstances,providing flexibilitytoadjustasneededwhile maintainingfiscaldiscipline
Inadditiontoplanningforthecoming year,Citystaffreviewbudget appropriationsandfinancial requirementsthroughouttheyearto ensurethatexpendituresremain alignedwithrevenues Whennecessary, theBoardmayamendthebudgetby adoptinganamendingordinanceto adjustrevenueandexpenditure authorizations
Throughthoughtfulplanning, collaboration,andadherencetosound financialpractices,theBoardof AldermenensurestheCity’sresources aremanagedresponsibly,supporting Wentzville’sabilitytomeetcurrent needswhilepreparingforfuture opportunities
Throughthoughtfulplanningandsoundfinancialpractices, theBoardensuresWentzville’sresourcesaremanaged responsiblytomeettoday’sneedsandpreparefortomorrow.
TheCityandourpassionate volunteershavemadegreatstridesto removelitteraroundthecommunity Overthelast20+years,theCityhas partneredwitharegionaleventcalled Mission:CleanStream.
VolunteersacrossSt.CharlesCounty worktogetheronthisdaytogetridof litter,preventingthispollutionfrom makingittolocalwaterways Inthat time2,600volunteershaveremoveda remarkable98,000poundsoftrashin Wentzvillealone.Guesswhat?That's theaverageweightofacommercial passengerairplane!
The2025budgetreflectstheBoard’scommitmenttofinancialstewardship anditsfocusoneconomicvitality,exceptionalCityservicesandmore. MarkyourcalendarforApril5! M:CSregistrationopensin soon.Registeronlineat www.wentzvillemo.gov/MCS.
Mission:CleanStreamisbackagain onApril5,2025 Everypieceoflitter removedmakesahugedifference.It's morethanaone-dayevent it's aboutlocalprideandkeepingourCity vibrantandhealthyasaplacetolive andwork.Thiseventisgreatforkids ages6andup,andisperfectforteam building,volunteerhoursforstudents, andforlocalorganizationsand businessestogetinvolved.Alight lunchwillbeprovidedforvolunteers aftertheevent.
WinterWeatherReminders Wentzville’sPublicWorksteamisreadytokeeproadsclearandsafethiswinter Hereareafewreminderstohelpwithsnowremoval Questionsorconcerns?EmailSnowConcern@wentzvillemo.govorcall(636)327-5101.
StoreSnowtotheRightofYourDriveway:Asyoustand facingthestreet,snowmustbestoredtotherightsideof yourdriveway.Removesnowfromthestreetinfrontofand totheleftofyourdrivewayforbestresults.Snowremaining onthestreetinfrontofandtotheleftofyourdrivewaydrops infrontofyourdrivewaywhentheCitysnowplowcomesby.
FireHydrants:Residentsshouldclearfirehydrantsofsnow builduptoensurefirefighterscanquicklyfindthefire hydrantintheeventofafire
ObserveWinterParkingRestrictions:Itisalwaysagood ideatoremoveparkedcarsfromtheroadwayduringasnow eventgreaterthantwoinches.Don’tforget:parkingis prohibitedonCitystreetswhenaheavysnowfallforecast resultsinadeclarationofaCitySnowEmergency.
SNOWPLOWREMINDERS Mailboxes:Mailboxesmaybedamagedduringsnow removal.Whennotified,theCitywillerectatemporary mailboxuntilweatherconditionsallowforrepairs.If replacementisneeded,theCitywillreimburse$50foranew mailboxmeetingtheminimumUSPSrequirements
Landscaping:TheCitypermitslowbushes,groundcover andflowerstobeplantedintheright-of-way,butdoesnot compensateresidentsforprivateplantingsintheright-ofwaythataredamagedduringsnowremoval Ifsodis damaged,theCitywillrestorethatareaattheearliest availabilityofsodmaterial
MailDelivery/Solid-WastePickup:Snowfightersclearas closetothecurbaspossibleformailboxandsolidwastecart access,butresidentsareresponsibleforfinalclearingto ensuresolidwastecollectionandmaildelivery
Wentzvilleresidents,pleaseremembertobepatientwithCitysnowplows Snowroutesarepre-assignedandplowtrucksworkas quicklyasissafelypossible.Didyouknow,therearemanystreetsinandaroundWentzvillethatarenotplowedbytheCity?Theseroads aremaintainedbyMoDOTandarenotnormallyclearedbyCitycrewsunlessotherwiseapprovedunderamutual-aidrequestoras authorizedbytheCityAdministrator.Theseroadsinclude:Highways70and40/61,Highway70/NorthServiceRoad/SouthServiceRoad, LetteredHighways,includingHighwayA,HighwayNandHighwayZ,ContinentalDrive,andLinnCemeteryHill
TheMLKandPresidentsDayholidayswillnotaffectthesolidwaste/recyclingcollection schedule CityHallwillbeclosedonMonday,Jan 20(MartinLutherKingJr Day)and Monday,Feb.17(PresidentsDay).TheWentzvilleRecCenterwillbeopenonJan.20,but closedonFeb 17 However,ProgressParkRecreationCenterwillbeopenregularhours onbothholidays.TheWentzvilleRecCenterwillcloseat3p.m.onFeb.9(SuperBowl Sunday) ToviewParksandRecreationhours,visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/Facilitites
