HomeMy WebLinkAbout20093338.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2009-65
RE: 2010 FINAL BUDGET
A public hearing was conducted on December 14, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner William F. Garcia, Chair
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner David E. Long
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated November 10, 2009, and duly published
November 12, 2009, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was conducted to consider the 2010
Final Budget for Weld County. Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, made this a
matter of record and reviewed the summary of 2010 Budget Changes made since the Proposed
Budget for the record. (Clerk's Note: The summary of changes is included as backup to the
Resolution Summarizing Expenditures and Revenues and Adopting the 2010 Budget) Mr. Warden
also submitted a listing of Tax Rebates for the record, for a total adjustment of $249,970.00. He
stated, during the Budget work sessions, the Board agreed to appropriate funds available in the
accounts payable to Carestream, Vestas Blade, Owens-Illinois, RR Donnelley, Praxair, and Optera,
and withhold funding for Kodak and Front Range Energy, because they are not retaining jobs, as
agreed, and Kendal Printing was foreclosed upon. He stated some of the controversy regarding Tax
Incentive Agreements that were presented to the Board for approval earlier in 2009, will not be
brought before the Board as a budget concern until 2011 when the rebates are due. He also
indicated a letter will be sent to Kodak advising them of the justification for not appropriating the
anticipated funds.
In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Warden reiterated the agreement with Front Range
Energy was approved based upon employment numbers, and they have not filed a request for
reimbursement due to lower than anticipated staffing levels. He stated the agreement was for
$20,000.00 over the ten years, or $2,000.00 per year. He further stated they were originally going to
hire 70 individuals; however, they are currently operating with less than one-third of that amount.
Responding further to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Warden stated the various Kodak agreements
reflect the various years that their equipment was put into use; they are all ten year agreements; and
a lot of the equipment has been taken out of service and has no assignable value, so they are
requesting economic obsolescence from the Assessor's Office. He further stated he has not
received a response from Kodak. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Warden stated
three of the ten years have been paid.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated, for the record, that the Severance Tax increase reflected in the
Summary of Changes was not a result of a County increase; rather the State revised the formula for
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direct distribution. Mr. Warden agreed and indicated the change was actually very beneficial to
Weld County because the formula is based upon the number of roads and oil and gas well
production.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Mr. Warden stated Exhibit A to the Resolution to Adopt the Budget reflects appropriations, in the
amount of $192,106,945.00, with a fund balance ending of $50,421,561, plus he is not anticipating
the need to spend the contingency amount or the emergency reserve, which totals approximately
$13.4 million. He stated there should be a $64 million fund balance at the end of the year, which is
very prudent, considering the uncertainty of assessed values, the State of Colorado Budget
situation, and the deficit spending at the federal level. He further stated the County can also
anticipate that some of the domestic programs will be funded at decreased levels in the coming
years.
Chair Garcia commended Mr. Warden and the various staff members involved in completing the
Budget process. Commissioner Kirkmeyer concurred and stated she found the strategic planning
process was very helpful, and she appreciates that Weld County has no long-term debt and has
healthy contingencies, which she believes is attributable to Mr. Warden's efforts and supporting
staff. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Resolution to Summarize Expenditures and
Revenues for Each Fund and Adopt the 2010 Budget as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Conway. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Warden stated staff was very
conservative in estimating the Clerk and Recorder fees for the Air Quality Attainment, in the amount
of $150,000.00, which was done, in part, due to the potential timing delay in enacting the fees at the
Department of Revenue until January. He further stated approximately 85 percent of the vehicles
will be required to pay the fee. Commissioner Conway thanked Mr. Warden and staff for
involvement in the strategic planning, which started in January in terms of realizing the new
economic realities facing Weld County. He commended the Department Heads who embraced this
process and came to the table with a lot of creative ideas in terms of reductions during this very
difficult economic time. He stated Weld County has accomplished a $10.7 million in reduction
savings over last year, and is one of only four counties in the entire nation that has no outstanding
debt; therefore, he feels all of Weld County is to be highly commended for that status, while still
providing quality services to the public. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Warden confirmed Emergency Ordinance #243, In the Matter of the Annual Appropriation for
Weld County, Colorado, for Fiscal Year 2010, was previously read into the record by tape. He
stated most entities approve the Annual Appropriation by Resolution; however, the Weld County
Home Rule Charter requires this action by Ordinance. No public testimony was offered concerning
this matter. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve Ordinance #243 on an emergency basis.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Warden recommended approval of the Resolution setting the mill levy at 16.804 mills. He
explained the actual mill levy is 22.038, with a temporary mill levy reduction of 5.234 mills, for a net
of 16.804 mills. He stated the temporary tax reduction is done as a result of TABOR, to maximize
what the TABOR amount can be, and mill levy will generate revenue for Weld County, in the amount
of $96,940,646.00. Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Resolution to Set Mill Levy. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Rademacher. Commissioner Conway stated in times when
other entities are raising their mill levies, Weld County is holding firm to the 16.804 mills, and he
commended Mr. Warden and all staff involved in helping to make this possible. There being no
further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
There being no further discussion, the hearing was completed at 10:03 a.m.
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
PHONE (970) 356-4000, EXT. 4218
FAX: (970) 352-0242
915 10TH STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
December 14, 2009
Colorado Division of Local Government
Department of Local Affairs
1313 Sherman Street, Room 521
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed please find a copy of the 2010 Final Budget for Weld County, Colorado. In addition,
we are enclosing a copy of the 2010 Budget Appropriation Ordinance and the Resolution setting
the mill levy for 2010 for Weld County.
If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(970) 356-4000, Extension 4218.
Very truly yours,
Donald D. Warden, Director
Finance and Administration
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January 11, 2010
Division of Local Government
Attn: Jarrod Biggs
1313 Sherman Street, Room 521
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: Weld County 2010 Final Budget
Dear Mr. Biggs:
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE: (970) 356-4000, Ext. 4226
FAX: (970) 352-0242
915 10TH STREET
P. O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
Pursuant to our telephone conversation on Monday, January 11, 2010, enclosed is a printed
copy of the Weld County 2010 Final Budget, in lieu of submitting it electronically due to the size
of the digital files. Part 1 of 3 was previously submitted electronically, and a copy of the
confirmation e-mail is enclosed.
If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(970) 356-4000, Extension 4226.
Very truly yours,
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Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Office Manager/Coordinator
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Esther Gesick
Re: Weld County 2010 Budget, Part 1 of 3, LGID #62056
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Attached is Part 1 of 3 of the 2010 Budget for Weld County, Colorado, in
accordance with State filing requirements. Please don't hesitate to
contact me if you have an questions of concerns with this submission.
Thanks!
Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County, Colorado
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)356-4000 X4226
(970)352-0242 (fax)
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