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Home My WebLink AboutCity of Sand Springs - Public Financial ReportH. C. Tingley ................ 1912-1915 John Gladson .............. 1916-1917 W. E. Bartlett ................ 1918-1919 B. L. Waddle ................ 1920-1920 George S. Brown ......... 1920-1921 L. C. Hinz ..................... 1921-1924 George Ruppert ........... 1924-1927 Holly L. Anderson ........ 1927-1933 Joe Kraus .................... 1933-1934 E. C. Hubbard .............. 1934-1936 H. H. Snow .................. 1936-1937 Homer Akers ................ 1938-1939 Morris Ruppert ............ 1941-1943 Isham P. Nelson ........... 1943-1947 Paul Burtner ................ 1947-1949 Rubye DeBolt .............. 1949-1951 George Gilmore ........... 1951-1953 Lester Leed .................. 1953-1956 Harold Aitken ............... 1956-1958 Stanley Martin ............. 1958-1959 Ray Brown ................... 1959-1963 Tom Wiley ................... 1963-1963 John M. Hess .............. 1963-1969 Dale C. Morrow ........... 1969-1972 Ed Everett .................... 1972-1973 William D. Bigby .......... 1973-1974 Ed Everett .................... 1974-1975 Don Sullivan ................ 1975-1977 Charles Keightley ........ 1977-1978 Artie Palk ..................... 1978-1983 Jerry A. Hanner ............ 1983-1987 George Hooper ............ 1987-1988 George W. Hilsheimer .. 1988-1990 A. Lyle Crowder ........... 1990-1993 Charles P. Garner ......... 1993-1994 E. Bruce Ford .............. 1994-1997 Tom Ferguson .............. 1997-1999 Mike Burdge ................ 1999-2002 Michael Titus ............... 2002-2003 Mike Burdge ................ 2003-2005 Robert “Bob” Walker ... 2005-2011 Mike Burdge ................ 2011-2019 James O. Spoon ......2019-Present 100 E. BROADWAY ST. | SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 | 918.246.2500 sandspringsok.org | seesandsprings.com | facebook.com/sandspringsok.org CITIZENS’ REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 Mayor Jim Spoon presents the Tulsa Drillers Mascot, Hornsby, with a Key to the City of Sand Springs. The City Of Sand SpringsPast & Present Mayors Dear Citizens, The City of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, was incorporated as a city in 1912, just five years after statehood. Our Charter was established in 1969, and the City began operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Under this form of government, the elected City Councilors appoint a City Manager responsible for the operation and management of all facets of city government and policy directives of the City Council. The Charter requires a joint effort and commitment to working together. Our City’s strong foundation of working together was paramount as we successfully faced the many changes and challenges of Fiscal Year 2021. On March 8, 2021, I took the Oath of Office as the new City Manager for the City of Sand Springs following a time of transition as I left my post as Police Chief. Simultaneously, the new Police Chief, John Mars, was also sworn in. This smooth transition of leadership was no accident. Working together, City Council and staff made purposeful decisions and held timelines to ensure a seamless change in municipal government to benefit our community. On the heels of the May 2019 historical flood of the Arkansas River, in the middle of a world-wide pandemic, and in the midst of significant, transformative infrastructure improvements and economic growth, we continue working together. I faithfully served our citizens for 28 years in the Sand Springs Police Department, and I am honored to begin this new chapter of service as City Manager. Each City Council member has taken a solemn oath to faithfully discharge his or her duties of office, and I look forward to working together as we lay a foundation for economic growth, public safety service, and excellent quality of life for each citizen. Sincerely,Michael S. Carter COVER PHOTO: Front Row: Councilor Brian Jackson, Mayor James O. Spoon, Vice Mayor Patty Dixon, Councilor Mike BurdgeSecond Row: Councilor Nancy Riley, Councilor Beau Wilson, Finance Director Kelly Lamberson, Councilor Phil NollanThird Row: Planning Director Brad Bates, City Clerk Janice L. Almy, Human Resources Director Amy Fairchild, Parks Director Jeff EdwardsFourth Row: Fire Chief Mike Wood, Police Chief John Mars, City Manager Michael S. Carter, City Attorney David Weatherford, Assistant City Manager Daniel Bradley, Public Works Director Derek Campbell IN THIS REPORT The Citizens’ Report ................1 City Organization .....................2 Demographics .........................3 About the Theme ..................4-5 City Council .............................6 Map of Districts .......................7 Awards, Honors, & Memoriams .....................8-11 Working Together .............12-13 Financial Report ...............16-19 Michael S. Carter City Manager A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Michael S. Carter congratulates Police Chief John E. Mars. 21 See Sand Springs! www.seesandsprings.com Principal Employers - Employees: Sand Springs Public Schools - 747 12 building sites including High School; Freshman Academy; 2 Middle Schools; 1 Sixth Grade Center; 5 Kindergarten through Fifth Grade sites; Early Childhood Education Center; Alternative Education Site; Virtual Academy; Administrative Offices, 11 West Broadway Street Webco Industries, Inc. - 538 Corporate Headquarters, 9101 W. 21st Street; Southwest Tube, 201 South Woodland Drive; Star Center Tube, 13701 West Highway 51 Wal-Mart, Inc. - 238 Supercenter, 220 OK State HWY 97, Sand Springs, OK 74063 City of Sand Springs - 196 City Hall, 100 East Broadway Street; Billie A. Hall Public Safety Center, 602 West Morrow Road; Spring Lake Municipal Complex, 13101 West 46th Street; Fire Station No. 1, 612 West Morrow Road; Fire Station No. 2, 4101 South 113th West Avenue; Sand Springs Pogue Airport, 3200 North Airport Road; Animal Shelter, 8620-A West 21st Street; Golf Course, 1801 North McKinley Avenue; Waste Water, 13101 West 46th Street; Water Treatment, 300 West Morrow Road CUST-O-FAB - 190 8888 West 21st Street Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino - 139 301 Blackjack Drive Sterling Specialty Chemicals, LLC - 115 9201 West 21st Street Tulsa Community College, West Campus - 95 7505 West 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74107 (Inside Sand Springs City Limits) Keystone Chevrolet - 88 8700 Charles Page Boulevard Piping Enterprise Company, Inc. - 74 1520 South 129th West Avenue 5K Ancient Trail Trek at the Keystone Ancient Forest Irv and Sharna Frank Visitor Center at the Keystone Ancient Forest Nature Walk at the Keystone Ancient Forest CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 3 The Citizens’ Report is part of the City’s continuing efforts to inform citizens about our community and city government. This report provides brief, descriptive information about the city government’s organizational structure and financial position. The information in this report summarizes the City’s financial position based on the detailed financial statements found within the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The financial statements were prepared in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and audited by an independent accounting firm, receiving an unmodified (clean) opinion. The numbers in this Citizens’ Report are presented in an unaudited non-GAAP format. The financial information for the City’s discretely presented component units, Sand Springs Economic Development Authority (SSEDA) and Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum Trust Authority (SSCHMTA), are excluded from this report. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) granted an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to the City of Sand Springs for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award, recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government popular reports. In order to receive an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish a Popular Annual Financial Report, whose contents conform to program standards of creativity, presentation, understandability, and reader appeal. An Award of Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is valid for a period of one year only. The City of Sand Springs has received a Popular Award for the past 24 consecutive years. We believe our current report continues to conform to the Popular Annual Financial Reporting requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA. Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting Presented to City of Sand Springs Oklahoma for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020 Executive Director/CEO The Citizens’ Report CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 4 City Organization Citizens Of Sand Springs, Oklahoma City Manager Michael S. Carter City Council City Attorney David Weatherford Interim Asst. City Manager Daniel Bradley City Clerk Janice L. Almy Finance Director Kelly Lamberson Fire Chief Mike Wood Human Resources Director Amy Fairchild Parks Director Jeff Edwards Planning Director Brad Bates Police Chief John Mars Public Works Director Derek Campbell CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 5 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Demographics for the City of Sand Springs City Founded - 1911 Incorporated - 1912 Average Household Size - 2.57 based on Claritas Pop-Facts® 2022 Average Household Income - $84,499 based on Claritas Pop-Facts® 2022 Median House Value - $180,688.21 based on Claritas Pop-Facts® 2022 Median Gross Rent - $868 based on Census Estimate House Start Permits - 80 Residential Subdivisions - 100+ Housing Units - 7,994 based on Claritas Pop-Facts 2022 2021 Population - 20,682 based on Claritas Pop-Facts® 2022 Median Resident Age - 37.55 based on Claritas Pop-Facts® 2022 High School Graduate or Higher - 89.4% based on Claritas Pop-Facts 2022 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher - 19.91% based on Claritas Pop-Facts 2022 Graduate or Professional Degree - 6.05% based on Claritas Pop-Facts 2022 Unemployed - 2.01% based on Claritas Pop-Facts 2022 2021 Budget - $84,013,707 City Sales Tax Rate - 4.05% Assessed Property Value - $153,517,899 Property Tax Rate - $129.89 Debt Per Capita - $2,753 County - Tulsa and Osage Form of City Government - Council-Manager City Employees - 211 CPHS Freshman Academy ribbon cuttingCharles Page High School Freshman Academy CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 6 Day in and day out, season by season, year to year, and decade after decade, WORKING TOGETHER is a way of life in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. The 2021 Popular Annual Financial Report dedicates its theme to the commitment of our municipal government to working together for the common good of our community and the benefit of our neighbors. Front Row: Rick Sauer, Tetra Tech - Operator and Maintenance of the Skiatook Raw Water Conveyance System Back Row: Frank Weigle, City of Sand Springs Raw Water Systems Division Supervisor Sand Springs Mayor James O. Spoon, Sand Springs Chairman of the Sand Springs-Sapulpa Joint Board Sand Springs Vice Mayor Patty Dixon Sapulpa Mayor Craig Henderson, Sapulpa Chairman of the Sand Springs-Sapulpa Joint Board Robert Petitt, City of Sapulpa Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Working Together Sand Springs - Sapulpa Joint Board CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 7 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Sand Springs, Oklahoma, enjoys an excellent water supply and distribution system. Water distribution reaches citizens throughout an approximate 150 square-mile area covering western Tulsa County, northern Creek County, and southeastern Osage County. Water is supplied through Skiatook Lake and a secondary source of water is provided by Shell Lake. In the 1960’s, the City secured water rights to what was then a conceptual Skiatook Lake, and in the 1980’s, the Sand Springs-Sapulpa Joint Board was formed. In a joint venture, the two cities began a massive construction project to convey water from Skiatook Lake to each respective city. The Sand Springs and Sapulpa Municipal Authorities jointly own and operate the Skiatook Raw Water Conveyance System (SRWCS). The SRWCS draws raw water from Skiatook Lake and pumps it about 17 miles south to a pair of large storage tanks near Highway 97-T. From there, the water flows down to the Case Community Park area where a line splits off to serve the Sand Springs Water Treatment Plant and another line continues south to Sapulpa’s water treatment facility. The Sand Springs-Sapulpa Joint Board is comprised of Municipal Authority Trustees and authorized staff designees from both cities. The Public Works Departments of both cities present recommendations for approval to the joint board as required by each respective Municipal Authority. Engineering services for Operations and Maintenance of the SRWCS are provided through an annual agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. Skiatook Raw Water Conveyance System (SRWCS)A Joint Venture of the City of Sand Springs and the City of Sapulpa Skiatook Lake Photo from the early 1980s when construction of the lake and dam was about 95% completed. CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 8 In compliance with our City Charter, the City of Sand Springs operates under a Council- Manager form of government. A Council- Manager government closely resembles the private sector. The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer; the Mayor serves as the Chairman of the Board; and the City Council serves as the Board of Directors. The seven members represent each of the City’s six wards; one member serves in an at- large position. Sand Springs OKLAHOMA Members of the City Council Mayor James O. Spoon At-Large Phil Nollan Ward One Beau Wilson Ward Five Vice Mayor Patty Dixon Ward Two Mike Burdge Ward Three Brian Jackson Ward Six Nancy Riley Ward Four CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 9 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Sand Springs Council Districts CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 10 2021 Employee of the Year 2021 Hometown Hero Picture Left to Right: Parks Director Jeff Edwards Employee of the Year Joe Medlin City Manager Mike Carter Mary Sue Overbey 2021 Hometown Hero On April 17, 2021, at the 31st annual Sand Springs Herbal Fair & Festival, Mary Sue Overbey was named the Hometown Hero. Sand Springs Hometown Hero Award is given annually to a person who gives selflessly of his or her time and talents to enrich the Sand Springs community for future generations. Mary Sue Overbey is a true role model for women, holding the distinction of being one of the first women inducted into the Sand Springs Rotary Club and serving as its first ever female president. Mary Sue Overbey is a true innovator, serving as a charter member of the Municipal Finance Officers of Oklahoma and leading the City of Sand Springs to the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement in 1991; the highest achievement attainable that continues unbroken to this day. The City of Sand Springs is proud to honor Mary Sue Overbey for her outstanding contributions to the Sand Springs community. Joe Medlin joined the City of Sand Springs as the Parks Foreman in the fall of 2013, bringing many years of municipal experience with him. Joe is a member of the Oklahoma Parks & Recreation Society and has served several terms on the Board. Joe’s dedication and hard work has been instrumental in building the City’s parks system. He is dedicated and hardworking both on and off the job. Joe is currently in training for the 2022 Ironman Tulsa competition. CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 11 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 John M. Hess Municipal Award For Outstanding CitizenshipMichael Phillips In Memoriam Michael Phillips was named the 2021 recipient of the John M. Hess Municipal Award for Outstanding Citizenship on May 3, 2021. The John M. Hess Municipal Award for Outstanding Citizenship was initiated by the City Council in 2002, to recognize individuals who have provided a legacy of public service to the City of Sand Springs. This award signifies the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual by our City government and recognizes his or her lifelong commitment to growing our community through City government. Michael Phillips served his community as City Councilor, Ward 1, for 10 years; and he served as a leader in local community affairs through his service on the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Public Works Advisory Committee. Michael Phillips served as the District 6 appointee on the Oklahoma Municipal League’s Board of Directors, providing an individual and collective voice for our local government officials in interactions at both the state and national level. Michael Phillips served on the National League of Cities as a Small Cities Council Member for 2 years, sharing ideas and creative solutions to challenges affecting small cities. Michael is dedicated to our community as a small business owner and an advocate for our local schools and the early childhood education program. The community said goodbye to former City Councilors Kim Tilley and Artie Palk this year. Both men lived a life of service to his community and family. Mr. Palk was recipient of the John M. Hess Municipal Award for Outstanding Citizenship in 2006, and Mr. Tilley received the honor in 2017. Kim and Artie will be remembered and greatly missed. Kim Tilley 1939 – 2021 Artie Palk 1938 - 2021 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 12 Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials Former Finance Director Mary Sue Overbey Former InducteesOklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials Former Finance Director Mary Sue Overbey was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials during an honorary luncheon held on October 26, 2020. Mary Sue is the 70th inductee to the hall of fame. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual induction ceremony and banquet was cancelled. Bill Tackett, Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials board member, recognized Mary Sue Overbey at the January 27, 2021, meeting of the Sand Springs City Council. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and Town Officials Foundation was created on January 19, 2000, and its sole purpose is to select and honor deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the conduct and practice of city and town government in Oklahoma. Pictured Left to Right: City Attorney David Weatherford, City Councilor Mike Burdge, Mayor Jim Spoon, Mary Sue Overbey, Sherry Petty, Pam Vann, Jeanette Hanson, Larry Price, Vice Mayor Patty Dixon, E. Bruce Ford Mike Burdge Ward Three Councilor 48th Inductee David Weatherford City Attorney 64th Inductee CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 13 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced the official name for the disease causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19. CO stands for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and 19 for 2019. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a pandemic. A nationwide emergency is declared in the United States of America on March 13, 2020. The Governor of the State of Oklahoma issued Executive Order 2020-07 declaring an emergency on March 15, 2020. On November 27, 2020, the Sand Springs City Council unanimously passes Ordinance No. 1359 as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SAND SPRINGS, BY ADDING SECTION 9.12.180 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY ENTITLED “COVID-19 PANDEMIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE MEASURES,” PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, MANDATING FACE COVERINGS AND EXCEPTIONS, PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE, PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. On May 4, 2021, the Sand Springs City Council unanimously passes Ordinance No. 1369 as follows: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1359 CONSISTING OF THE “COVID-19 PANDEMIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE MEASURES,” AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION OF THIS REPEAL. At the close of Fiscal Year 2021, the pandemic continues The CDC reports that as of June 30, 2021, a total of 33,496,454 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S., and a total of 602,401 COVID-19 deaths. Sand Springs, Oklahoma, as of June 30, 2021, recorded a total of 3,376 total cases of COVID-19, and 71 COVID-19 deaths. COVID-19 Pandemic There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the mes- sengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. – Washington Irving The word corona means crown and refers to the appearance that coronaviruses get from the spike proteins sticking out of them. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention artists Alissa Eckert and Dan Higgins designed the iconic red and white virus image. CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 14 WORKING TOGETHER FOR REDEVELOPMENT! Both Noble Axe and Hippie Cowgirls Bou-dega received White Box Grants from the City of Sand Springs. The program is designed to encourage redevelopment of older commercial buildings into vibrant retail, commercial, or office spaces within the historic downtown district. WORKING TOGETHER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT! Big Dipper Creamery received a Spirit Grant from the City of Sand Springs. The program is designed to encourage economic development, tourism opportunities, and beautification efforts in the community. WORKING TOGETHER FOR SAFETY! The Sand Springs Police Department, in a collaborative effort with the Drug Enforcement Administration, hosts a collection site for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications during the National Pharmaceutical Take Back Initiative event. WORKING TOGETHER FOR FURRY FRIENDS! Animal Welfare protects the community through the humane treatment of animals and works diligently to provide each animal a proper home through the adoption program or relocation. Sand Springs Railway began on February 6, 1911, when it was first chartered by our city’s founder, Mr. Charles Page. The Sand Springs Railway is owned today by OmniTRAX (purchased in 2014). CITY HISTORY | The Sand Springs Railway Working Together CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 15 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 CITY HISTORY | The Sand Springs Railway WORKING TOGETHER FOR LOCAL GROWERS! 31st Annual Sand Springs Herbal Affair and Festival returns in 2021. The herbal affair was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a first in the event’s history. WORKING TOGETHER FOR QUALITY OF LIFE! Parks Department staff visit with local seniors during the Sand Springs Senior Citizen luncheon at the Case Community Center. Photo courtesy of Tulsa World Editor Jason Collington. WORKING TOGETHER FOR GOOD HEALTH! Detective Sergeant Kristie Behar- Dahl receives a personal health assessment at the employee health fair. WORKING TOGETHER FOR SERVICES A Federal Aviation Administration grant helps complete a project to improve airport drainage in the Northwest Aviation Development Area of the Sand Springs-Pogue Airport. WORKING TOGETHER FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS! Police Chief John Mars activates the siren warning system. City of Sand Springs CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 16 The following is an overview of the City’s financial operations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The data included in this review is not in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as only selected information is presented. However, all data is compiled from the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) which does comply with GAAP. The City’s discretely presented component units, the Sand Springs Economic Development Authority, and the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum Trust Authority, are excluded from this report. SALES TAX Sales tax collections, the City’s largest revenue source, totaled $15,036,741 in fiscal year 2021. Significant expenditures include Public Safety and Water and Wastewater improvements, which totaled 29% and 25% respectively. The City levies a 4.05 cent sales tax on taxable sales within the City. It is recorded as revenue within the General Fund and then transferred as follows: 2¢ Retained in the General Fund. 1¢ Transferred to the Capital Improvement Water & Wastewater Fund. .50¢ Transferred to the Street Improvement Fund. .45¢ Transferred to Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund. .10¢ Transferred to Economic Development Capital Improvement Fund. As of June 30, 2021, the sales tax rate inside the city limits of Sand Springs is 8.917% of eligible sales. Tulsa County’s rate is .367%; the City of Sand Springs’ rate is 4.05%; and the State of Oklahoma’s rate is 4.5%. For every dollar spent within the city limits, $.09 is collected and the City receives $.0405. 4.5¢ State of Oklahoma 4.05¢ City of Sand Springs .367¢ Tulsa County Financial Report SALES TAX EXPENDITURES 4.5%General Government 0.7% Planning & Zoning 29.2%Public Safety Highways & Streets2.7%Health & EconomicDev1.5% Culture & Recreation5% Facilities Mgmt & Fleet Maint2.5% 24.7% Water & Wastewater Impr 12.3% Street Improvements 11.1% Public Safety CIP 2.5% Economic Dev CIP 3.4% Financial Administration2021 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 17 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Property tax may only be levied to repay principal and interest on general obligation bonded debt approved by voters and any court-assessed judgments. The property tax is divided among several entities. The total millage rate for calendar year 2021 is $129.89. Property Tax YOUR TOTAL PROPERTY TAX BILL 11.23% City of Sand Springs (Outstanding General Obligation Bonds) 55.06% Sand Springs Schools 33.71% Tulsa County, Tulsa Community College, and Tulsa Technology Center The tax bill for a home in Sand Springs valued at $150,000 would be approximately $2,013.30; and a home valued at $250,000 would be approximately $3,442.09. OUTSTANDING DEBT The City’s outstanding debt is comprised of capital leases, General Obligation bonds, notes payable, and revenue bonds. Funds used to retire the City’s debt are currently derived from sales tax, property tax, and utility revenues. Total outstanding debt for fiscal year 2021 was $58,983,771 representing a decrease of $6,374,940 over the prior year. LONG TERM DEBT MILLAGE RATES BY ENTITY (PROPERTY TAX) $129.89 $14.59 $13.33 $7.21 $71.51 $23.25 2021 2020 2019Business Type Activities $25,170,418 $29,630,097 $31,083,564 Governmental Activities $33,813,354 $35,728,614 $28,171,945 $- $10,000,000 $20,000,000 $30,000,000 $40,000,000 $50,000,000 $60,000,000 $70,000,000 City of Sand Springs Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa Community College Sand Springs Schools Tulsa County CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 18 The majority of the City’s basic services including police, fire, neighborhood services, street maintenance, parks, and general administration are reported in the General Fund. Sales and use taxes and franchise fees finance most of these services. The City’s utilities, golf course, and airport enterprises are reported in the Municipal Authority Trust Funds; the funds include user fees charged to customers to help offset service costs. The General Fund resource and use trends including revenues, expenditures, and transfers for fiscal years 2013 through 2021 are as follows. Resources decreased 17.5% from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021, while uses decreased 35.6%. This decrease is due to a change in the way dedicated sales tax revenues are recorded, as they are no longer recorded in the General Fund and transferred out to the individual dedicated funds. Beginning fund balance is not included in resources in the following chart. Within governmental funds, equity is reported as fund balance, which is the difference between fund assets and liabilities reflected on the balance sheet. At the end of fiscal year 2021, the fund balance for General Fund increased $3,381,271 from the prior year to $9,731,421. This increase is largely due to the reimbursement by FEMA for flood related expenses in 2019, as well as CARES Act funding for pandemic related expenses, both placed back in reserves; and due to an increase in sales and use tax revenues earned during the year. The City Council has established a policy for maintaining the unassigned fund balance in the General Fund at not less than 15% of net revenues. Unassigned fund balance is amounts that are available for any purpose. Net revenues equal total revenues less required sales tax transfers out. The total unassigned fund balance at year end was $5,715,044 or 34% of net revenues. City’s Operating Funds General Fund GENERAL FUND - FUND BALANCE NINE-YEAR COMPARISON GENERAL FUND RESOURCES & USES $14 $15 $16 $17 $18 $19 $20 $21 $22 $23 $24 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Mill i on s Resources Uses $- $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Mill i on s CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 19 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 The City’s water and wastewater utilities, solid waste, golf course, and airport are accounted for in the enterprise operating funds. The charts represent the operating funds of the Municipal Authority Trust; the project funds are not included. Included in the revenues of the enterprise funds are $3.4M of contributed capital, which represents the accumulated contributions for enterprise capital asset acquisition from various sources including the City of Sand Springs governmental project funds. Depreciation on capital assets totaling $3.4M is included in the expenses. The revenue and expense trends, which include revenues, expenses, and transfers for fiscal years 2013 through 2021, are as follows. Revenues decreased 20.2% from FY20 to FY21 largely due to a change in the way dedicated sales tax revenues are recorded, and are no longer passed through the Municipal Authority funds via transfers. Expenses also decreased 11.2% over previous year due to the same reason as above. Within proprietary and fiduciary funds, equity is reported as net position, which is the difference between fund assets and liabilities reflected on the statement of net position. At the end of fiscal year 2021, the combined net position for the Municipal Authority Operating Funds decreased $670,497 to $72.5 million from the prior year. This decrease is due to the transfer of water and wastewater funds for additional infrastructure projects this year. Unrestricted net position is the accessible resources available to provide services to the residents of Sand Springs if no additional revenues or resources were obtainable. The total unrestricted net position at year end was $10.8 million. Municipal AuthorityEnterprise Operating Funds MA OPERATING FUNDS REVENUES & EXPENSES MA FUNDS NET POSITION NINE-YEAR COMPARISON Revenues Expenses $16 $18 $20 $22 $24 $26 $28 $30 $32 $34 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Mil l i o n s $56 $58 $60 $62 $64 $66 $68 $70 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Mill i o n s CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 20 Governmental ActivitiesRevenues And Expenses Business-Type ActivitiesRevenues And Expenses Governmental Activities include the City’s basic services such as police, fire, street maintenance, neighborhood services, general administration, and parks and recreation. These services are funded by taxes, franchise fees, fines, and federal and state grants. The tables show revenues by source and expenses by program for all Governmental Activities. Total revenues amounted to $28.4 million with the major source being sales and use taxes at $16.9 million. General Services include expenses for administrative offices including City Council, City Manager, City Clerk, Legal, Finance, Information Services, Neighborhood Services, and Human Resources. Also included in General Services are the costs of support for maintaining city buildings and vehicles. Public Safety reflects the expenses associated with providing police and fire protection to the citizens. Culture and Recreation reflect expenses associated with services that enhance the culture of the community and include maintenance of parks and recreational activities. Highways and Streets reflect expenses for maintenance and capital improvements to highways and streets. Total expenses for Governmental Activities amounted to $23.4 million with Public Safety being the largest at $11.5 million. Business-Type Activities include goods and services that generate revenue, similar to private enterprise. Generated revenue should cover the costs of operations. The City water and wastewater utility provides water and wastewater services for residents and businesses. The water revenues, totaling $9.1 million, are generated from charges for water sold to area residences and businesses. Also included are fees charged to customers for wastewater, solid waste, stormwater, airport, and golf course. Total revenues for Business- Type Activities amounted to $17.9 million. Total expenses for Business-Type Activities totaled $15.9 million. GOVERNMENTAL EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM $23,395 (IN THOUSANDS) BUSINESS-TYPE EXPENSES BY PROGRAM $15,914 (IN THOUSANDS) GOVERNMENTAL REVENUES BY SOURCE $28,424 (IN THOUSANDS) BUSINESS-TYPE REVENUES BY SOURCE $17,924 (IN THOUSANDS) 17.0% 59.0% 20.0% 4.0% Program Revenues Sales & Use Tax Other Taxes Other General Revenue 30.0% 49.0% 10.0% 11.0% General Services Public Safety Culture & Recreation Highways & Streets 50.9% 20.8% 12.2%9.3% 3.5% 2.9% 0.3% Water Wastewater SolidWasteStormwater Airport Golf Course GeneralRevenue 54% 23% 10% 2% 5% 6% Water Wastewater SolidWasteStormwater Airport Golf Course CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 21 CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Assets: Current and other assets 39,758$ 32,623$ 29,035$ 33,786$ 68,793$ 66,409$ Capital assets 74,221 71,911 88,481 88,507 162,702 160,418 Total assets 113,979 104,534 117,516 122,293 231,495 226,827 Deferred Outflows of Resources: Deferred amount on refunding - - 89 - 89 - Deferred amount related to pension 3,578 2,374 - - 3,578 2,374 Deferred amount related to OPEB 301 79 200 49 501 128 Total deferred outflows 3,879 2,453 289 49 4,168 2,502 Liabilities: Long-term liabilities 46,813 45,252 29,230 31,034 76,043 76,286 Other liabilities 2,052 1,967 850 779 2,902 2,746 Total liabilities 48,865 47,219 30,080 31,813 78,945 79,032 Deferred Inflow of Resources: Deferred amounts related to pension 1,016 1,691 - - 1,016 1,691 Deferred amounts related to OPEB 352 316 250 229 602 545 Total deferred inflows 1,368 2,007 250 229 1,618 2,236 Net position: Invested in capital assets 44,253 44,058 60,950 60,182 105,203 104,240 Restricted 18,963 12,906 727 2,532 19,690 15,438 Unrestricted 4,409 797 25,798 27,586 30,207 28,383 Total net position 67,625$ 57,761$ 87,475$ 90,300$ 155,100$ 148,061$ * in thousands Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total The City Of Sand Springs, Oklahoma Statement Of Net Position Net position, the amount in which assets and deferred outflows or resources exceed liabilities and deferred inflows or resources, may serve over time as a useful indicator of the City’s financial position. It is a snapshot of the City’s entire resources and obligations, or net worth, at the close of the fiscal year. The largest portion of the City’s net position (67.8%) reflects its investment in capital assets. The City’s combined net position totaled $155 million as of June 2021, which consists of $67.6 million in Governmental Activities and $87.5 million in Business- Type Activities. The City’s combined net position increased by $7 million over the prior year. The City’s financial statements are designed to provide Sand Springs citizens, taxpayers, customers, investors, and creditors with a general overview of City finances and to demonstrate the City’s accountability of the resources it receives and expends. The information in this report is drawn from the City of Sand Springs Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. This report’s financial data is consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Please review the ACFR online at www.sandspringsok. org/127/Annual-Comprehensive-Financial-Report, or call the City Clerk at 918-246-2503 to request a copy. City Council meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every month. CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 22 Visit, Explore, Learn, and Discover! Annual Visitation – Over 2.8 Million Canyons at Blackjack Ridge Golf Course (paid rounds) – 25,000 Case Community Center – 80,000 Case Community Park Fireworks Show – 5,000 Case Community Park Special Events – 15,000 Case Community Park User Agreements (sports) – 100,000 Historical Sand Springs Lake (fishing and walking trail) – 6,000 John Zink Foundation & Ranch – 29,299 Keystone Ancient Forest, Cross Timber Preserve – 25,000 Keystone Lake (2020) – 2,522,985 Sand Springs Annual Herbal Affair & Festival – 20,000 Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum – 2,000 Sand Springs-Pogue Airport flights (with overnight stays) – 250 Sand Springs-Pogue Airport Events (Civil Air Patrol/Paws & Pilots) – 65 Shell Lake (day use passes) – 3,000 Enrollment: Sand Springs Public Schools (2021-2022 school year) – 4,970 Tulsa Community College, West Campus – 2,308 Tulsa Tech (Sand Springs Campus) - 258 Other Attractions: 2 Major Hotel Chains 2 Splash Pads 12 Miles of Hiking Trails within the Keystone Ancient Forest 15 Miles of Pedestrian Trails for Walking, Jogging, and Biking 16 City Parks 36-hole Disc Golf Course USA-BMX Sanctioned Track (1 of 5 in the state of Oklahoma) Oklahoma Army National Guard/Armed Forces Reserve Center Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino Great Lawn at Case Community Park Disc Golf at Case Community Park Splash Pad at Case Community Park Dear Citizens, The City of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, was incorporated as a city in 1912, just five years after statehood. Our Charter was established in 1969, and the City began operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Under this form of government, the elected City Councilors appoint a City Manager responsible for the operation and management of all facets of city government and policy directives of the City Council. The Charter requires a joint effort and commitment to working together. Our City’s strong foundation of working together was paramount as we successfully faced the many changes and challenges of Fiscal Year 2021. On March 8, 2021, I took the Oath of Office as the new City Manager for the City of Sand Springs following a time of transition as I left my post as Police Chief. Simultaneously, the new Police Chief, John Mars, was also sworn in. This smooth transition of leadership was no accident. Working together, City Council and staff made purposeful decisions and held timelines to ensure a seamless change in municipal government to benefit our community. On the heels of the May 2019 historical flood of the Arkansas River, in the middle of a world-wide pandemic, and in the midst of significant, transformative infrastructure improvements and economic growth, we continue working together. I faithfully served our citizens for 28 years in the Sand Springs Police Department, and I am honored to begin this new chapter of service as City Manager. Each City Council member has taken a solemn oath to faithfully discharge his or her duties of office, and I look forward to working together as we lay a foundation for economic growth, public safety service, and excellent quality of life for each citizen. Sincerely,Michael S. Carter COVER PHOTO: Front Row: Councilor Brian Jackson, Mayor James O. Spoon, Vice Mayor Patty Dixon, Councilor Mike BurdgeSecond Row: Councilor Nancy Riley, Councilor Beau Wilson, Finance Director Kelly Lamberson, Councilor Phil NollanThird Row: Planning Director Brad Bates, City Clerk Janice L. Almy, Human Resources Director Amy Fairchild, Parks Director Jeff EdwardsFourth Row: Fire Chief Mike Wood, Police Chief John Mars, City Manager Michael S. Carter, City Attorney David Weatherford, Assistant City Manager Daniel Bradley, Public Works Director Derek Campbell IN THIS REPORT The Citizens’ Report ................1 City Organization .....................2 Demographics .........................3 About the Theme ..................4-5 City Council .............................6 Map of Districts .......................7 Awards, Honors, & Memoriams .....................8-11 Working Together .............12-13 Financial Report ...............16-19 Michael S. Carter City Manager A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Michael S. Carter congratulates Police Chief John E. Mars. 21 See Sand Springs! www.seesandsprings.com Principal Employers - Employees: Sand Springs Public Schools - 747 12 building sites including High School; Freshman Academy; 2 Middle Schools; 1 Sixth Grade Center; 5 Kindergarten through Fifth Grade sites; Early Childhood Education Center; Alternative Education Site; Virtual Academy; Administrative Offices, 11 West Broadway Street Webco Industries, Inc. - 538 Corporate Headquarters, 9101 W. 21st Street; Southwest Tube, 201 South Woodland Drive; Star Center Tube, 13701 West Highway 51 Wal-Mart, Inc. - 238 Supercenter, 220 OK State HWY 97, Sand Springs, OK 74063 City of Sand Springs - 196 City Hall, 100 East Broadway Street; Billie A. Hall Public Safety Center, 602 West Morrow Road; Spring Lake Municipal Complex, 13101 West 46th Street; Fire Station No. 1, 612 West Morrow Road; Fire Station No. 2, 4101 South 113th West Avenue; Sand Springs Pogue Airport, 3200 North Airport Road; Animal Shelter, 8620-A West 21st Street; Golf Course, 1801 North McKinley Avenue; Waste Water, 13101 West 46th Street; Water Treatment, 300 West Morrow Road CUST-O-FAB - 190 8888 West 21st Street Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino - 139 301 Blackjack Drive Sterling Specialty Chemicals, LLC - 115 9201 West 21st Street Tulsa Community College, West Campus - 95 7505 West 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74107 (Inside Sand Springs City Limits) Keystone Chevrolet - 88 8700 Charles Page Boulevard Piping Enterprise Company, Inc. - 74 1520 South 129th West Avenue 5K Ancient Trail Trek at the Keystone Ancient Forest Irv and Sharna Frank Visitor Center at the Keystone Ancient Forest Nature Walk at the Keystone Ancient Forest CITIZENS’ REPORT | For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Dear Citizens, The City of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, was incorporated as a city in 1912, just five years after statehood. Our Charter was established in 1969, and the City began operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Under this form of government, the elected City Councilors appoint a City Manager responsible for the operation and management of all facets of city government and policy directives of the City Council. The Charter requires a joint effort and commitment to working together. Our City’s strong foundation of working together was paramount as we successfully faced the many changes and challenges of Fiscal Year 2021. On March 8, 2021, I took the Oath of Office as the new City Manager for the City of Sand Springs following a time of transition as I left my post as Police Chief. Simultaneously, the new Police Chief, John Mars, was also sworn in. This smooth transition of leadership was no accident. Working together, City Council and staff made purposeful decisions and held timelines to ensure a seamless change in municipal government to benefit our community. On the heels of the May 2019 historical flood of the Arkansas River, in the middle of a world-wide pandemic, and in the midst of significant, transformative infrastructure improvements and economic growth, we continue working together. I faithfully served our citizens for 28 years in the Sand Springs Police Department, and I am honored to begin this new chapter of service as City Manager. Each City Council member has taken a solemn oath to faithfully discharge his or her duties of office, and I look forward to working together as we lay a foundation for economic growth, public safety service, and excellent quality of life for each citizen. Sincerely,Michael S. Carter COVER PHOTO: Front Row: Councilor Brian Jackson, Mayor James O. Spoon, Vice Mayor Patty Dixon, Councilor Mike BurdgeSecond Row: Councilor Nancy Riley, Councilor Beau Wilson, Finance Director Kelly Lamberson, Councilor Phil NollanThird Row: Planning Director Brad Bates, City Clerk Janice L. Almy, Human Resources Director Amy Fairchild, Parks Director Jeff EdwardsFourth Row: Fire Chief Mike Wood, Police Chief John Mars, City Manager Michael S. Carter, City Attorney David Weatherford, Assistant City Manager Daniel Bradley, Public Works Director Derek Campbell IN THIS REPORT The Citizens’ Report ................1 City Organization .....................2 Demographics .........................3 About the Theme ..................4-5 City Council .............................6 Map of Districts .......................7 Awards, Honors, & Memoriams .....................8-11 Working Together .............12-13 Financial Report ...............16-19 Michael S. Carter City Manager A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Michael S. Carter congratulates Police Chief John E. Mars. 21 See Sand Springs! www.seesandsprings.com Principal Employers - Employees: Sand Springs Public Schools - 747 12 building sites including High School; Freshman Academy; 2 Middle Schools; 1 Sixth Grade Center; 5 Kindergarten through Fifth Grade sites; Early Childhood Education Center; Alternative Education Site; Virtual Academy; Administrative Offices, 11 West Broadway Street Webco Industries, Inc. - 538 Corporate Headquarters, 9101 W. 21st Street; Southwest Tube, 201 South Woodland Drive; Star Center Tube, 13701 West Highway 51 Wal-Mart, Inc. - 238 Supercenter, 220 OK State HWY 97, Sand Springs, OK 74063 City of Sand Springs - 196 City Hall, 100 East Broadway Street; Billie A. Hall Public Safety Center, 602 West Morrow Road; Spring Lake Municipal Complex, 13101 West 46th Street; Fire Station No. 1, 612 West Morrow Road; Fire Station No. 2, 4101 South 113th West Avenue; Sand Springs Pogue Airport, 3200 North Airport Road; Animal Shelter, 8620-A West 21st Street; Golf Course, 1801 North McKinley Avenue; Waste Water, 13101 West 46th Street; Water Treatment, 300 West Morrow Road CUST-O-FAB - 190 8888 West 21st Street Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino - 139 301 Blackjack Drive Sterling Specialty Chemicals, LLC - 115 9201 West 21st Street Tulsa Community College, West Campus - 95 7505 West 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74107 (Inside Sand Springs City Limits) Keystone Chevrolet - 88 8700 Charles Page Boulevard Piping Enterprise Company, Inc. - 74 1520 South 129th West Avenue 5K Ancient Trail Trek at the Keystone Ancient Forest Irv and Sharna Frank Visitor Center at the Keystone Ancient Forest Nature Walk at the Keystone Ancient Forest H. C. Tingley ................ 1912-1915 John Gladson .............. 1916-1917 W. E. Bartlett ................ 1918-1919 B. L. Waddle ................ 1920-1920 George S. Brown ......... 1920-1921 L. C. Hinz ..................... 1921-1924 George Ruppert ........... 1924-1927 Holly L. Anderson ........ 1927-1933 Joe Kraus .................... 1933-1934 E. C. Hubbard .............. 1934-1936 H. H. Snow .................. 1936-1937 Homer Akers ................ 1938-1939 Morris Ruppert ............ 1941-1943 Isham P. Nelson ........... 1943-1947 Paul Burtner ................ 1947-1949 Rubye DeBolt .............. 1949-1951 George Gilmore ........... 1951-1953 Lester Leed .................. 1953-1956 Harold Aitken ............... 1956-1958 Stanley Martin ............. 1958-1959 Ray Brown ................... 1959-1963 Tom Wiley ................... 1963-1963 John M. Hess .............. 1963-1969 Dale C. Morrow ........... 1969-1972 Ed Everett .................... 1972-1973 William D. Bigby .......... 1973-1974 Ed Everett .................... 1974-1975 Don Sullivan ................ 1975-1977 Charles Keightley ........ 1977-1978 Artie Palk ..................... 1978-1983 Jerry A. Hanner ............ 1983-1987 George Hooper ............ 1987-1988 George W. Hilsheimer .. 1988-1990 A. Lyle Crowder ........... 1990-1993 Charles P. Garner ......... 1993-1994 E. Bruce Ford .............. 1994-1997 Tom Ferguson .............. 1997-1999 Mike Burdge ................ 1999-2002 Michael Titus ............... 2002-2003 Mike Burdge ................ 2003-2005 Robert “Bob” Walker ... 2005-2011 Mike Burdge ................ 2011-2019 James O. Spoon ......2019-Present 100 E. BROADWAY ST. | SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 | 918.246.2500 sandspringsok.org | seesandsprings.com | facebook.com/sandspringsok.org CITIZENS’ REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 Mayor Jim Spoon presents the Tulsa Drillers Mascot, Hornsby, with a Key to the City of Sand Springs. 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