2011 budget summary - St. Louis County

Department of RevenueEugene K. Leung, Directorhttp://revenue.stlouisco.com(314) 615‐7179OVERVIEWDepartment MissionThe mission of the Department of Revenue is toadminister a property recording, assessment andtax collection system in accordance with state lawand county ordinances. The Department ofRevenue will exhibit the highest level ofintegrity in meeting its statutory obligations;operate the most efficient functional processes;provide the highest level of customer servicepossible to residents and taxpayers, and berecognized throughout the state as an example ofexemplary County administration.Strategic Priorities Implement electronic document recordingcapability (eRecording). List all new construction and complete thereassessment of all real and personal propertyas required by Missouri State Statutes. Produce property assessment rolls inaccordance with statutory deadlines. Review every parcel of real property at leastonce every six years. Implement on‐line personal propertydeclarations. Complete upgrade of integratedassessment/collection software system. Implement field devices for real propertyassessment. Acquire Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR)data to enhance public safety and “greeninitiatives” programs.Department Products and ServicesThe Revenue Department provides a completeinventory of all real and personal property asrequired by Missouri State Statutes. It isresponsible for annual real and personal propertytax bills and annual auction sales of delinquent taxproperties.The department provides document research andrecording services, marriage licenses, specializedmaps, and liquor, amusement, solicitation andother miscellaneous licenses.The marriage license counter in the Recorder of Deeds’ office.Department Resources Employed2010Adj.Approp2011AdoptedApprop2009($ in thousands) ActualStaffing (Positions) 266 267 252Resources Required $17,589.7 $18,989.5 $18,034.0(‐) Program Revenue 25,436.1 25,668.9 24,377.9(‐) Dedicated Funds 11,741.5 12,876.9 12,148.3(=) Net Cost to County ($19,587.9) ($19,556.3) ($18,492.2)*Program Revenue collected in excess of resources requiredbecomes part of the fund balance of the General Fund- 236 -