Annual Budget
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT DECISION PACKAGE
Fund	Department	Division	Dept Rank	City Rank
501-7100-583	Utilities	Wastewater	2	3
TYPE OF PROGRAM ADJUSTMENT
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
Network Technician position:  This program improvement seeks to add a network technician position to the Utilities Department.  This position will support the expanding networks of the department including current and planned SCADA systems, computer servers, instrumentation and control systems.  Although the network technician position would be funded by and largely support the Utilities Department, the position would be supervised by the Information Systems Department.
BENEFITS OF FUNDING PROGRAM
This position will be crucial in providing adequate support for the new SCADA networks being implemented at both the Kaw and Clinton water treatment plants.  The network technician position will provide technology support for all other locations within the Utilities Department as well.  This new position will assist the department in providing improved citizen service by specializing in the unique technology needs of the water utilities industry.
ESTIMATE AND EXPLANATION OF NEW REVENUE
All cost involved are covered with in the confines of the rate plan.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FUNDING PROGRAM
Not funding the program could cause a reduction of much needed work that has been added due to both city growth and anticipated growth in the near future. In our continuing efforts to provide excellent city service not funding this program would increase O&M cost due to inefficiencies related instrumentation and control systems.
POSITIONS INVOLVED IN PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT
Network Technician Position Grade 906.  The position would be the primary technician for the water and wastewater treatment plants technology support.
FINANCING OF PROGRAM
		FIRST YEAR	SECOND YEAR	THIRD YEAR
PERSONAL SERVICES		$        51,243	54,600.00	$                                57,330
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SAVINGS		0
COMMODITIES		$          2,200	$             -	$                                       -
CAPITAL OUTLAY		$               -
TOTAL COST		$        53,443
SAVINGS FROM FUNDING PKG.		$               -
NET COST		$       (53,443)
ANNUAL COST	(IF DIFFERENT FROM NET)	$        53,443
Annual Budget
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT DECISION PACKAGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
10-01	Regular Salaries	$        43,415
10-02	Overtime
10-04	Longevity Pay	$               -
10-04	Holiday Pay	$          1,545
10-06	Part-time Salaries	$               -
12-01	FICA	$          3,471
12-02	Unemployment	$               93
12-03	KPERS	$          2,678
12-06	Life Insurance	$               41
	Subtotal	$        51,243	$      51,243
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SUBTRACTIONS DEDUCTIONS
	510-7310-583-3331	$               -
	510-7310-583-3309	$               -
	510-7410-583-3331	$               -
	510-7410-583-3309	$               -
	Subtotal		$             -
COMMODITIES
	Training materials	$               -
	Computer System	$          1,200
	Software	$             400
	Furniture	$             600
	Subtotal		$        2,200
CAPITAL OUTLAY
		$               -
	Subtotal		$             -
TOTAL			$     53,443