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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20033384 HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 2003-81 RE: 2004 FINAL BUDGET HEARING A public hearing was conducted on December 15, 2003, at 9:00 a.m., with the following present: Commissioner David E. Long, Chair Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem Commissioner M. J. Geile Commissioner William H. Jerke Commissioner Glenn Vaad Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. 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 7,2003,and duly published November 13, 2003, in the South Weld Sun, a public hearing was conducted to consider the Weld County 2004 Final Budget. Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration,made this a matter of record, and reviewed the 2004 Budget Changes summary. He stated the total budget is $136,625,785 which reflects the budget changes made during the October work sessions. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Warden stated Tobacco funds were dramatically reduced,and if further changes are made in July,then the budget can be modified accordingly at that time. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated $300,000 is a conservative amount for the Social Services Fund and will likely be more than what is needed; however, the funds are there if necessary. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Warden stated the Assessor eliminated the Appraiser III position through a reorganization and the budget was reduced accordingly. He clarified any negative amounts reflected on the summary sheet are funds which are being added to the budget. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Resolution summarizing expenditures and revenues and adopting the 2004 Budget in the amount of$136,625,785. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 229 was read by tape. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Masden moved to approve Ordinance No.229 on an emergency basis. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 230 was read by tape. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Masden moved to approve Ordinance No.230 setting the mill levy,on an emergency basis. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad carried unanimously. 2003-3384 F10038 00 : . (0, -a7-c<4 HEARING CERTIFICATION - 2004 FINAL BUDGET PAGE 2 This Certification was approved on the 17th day of December 2003. APPROVED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS � A W CO TY, CO RADO ATTEST: �G .- --fp/� . ) Ec D id E. Long, Chair Weld County Clerk to th Boas ,,��, Robert D. asden, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy Clerk to th y` M. . Geile TAPE #2003-49 2/j, -4--e William H. Jerke DOCKET#2003-81 (1-42--e 9 Glenn Vaad 2003-3384 FI0038 2004 BUDGET CHANGES GENERAL FUND Appraiser III- elimination with reorganization $ 55,927 Airport grant amendment 13,888 County Council 500 Health- Shortfall on Emergency/Preparation grant -44,153 Computer contract 22,549 Salary adjustments -32,895 CCI membership 2 521 Total $ 18,337 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND Reduced property tax $300,000 State/federal revenues -300.000 Total $ 0 CONTINGENCY FUND Transfer savings from Social Services to Contingency Fund $300,000 Total $300,000 PUBLIC WORKS Municipal Shareback $ 57414 Strategic Roads - 57,414 Total $ 0 HEALTH FUND County Subsidy $ 44,153 State Bioterrorism Grant -44,153 Steps to Healthier Colorado Grant 202,496 Health Alert Network Grant 32,083 Bioterrorism Strategic National Stockpile Grant 13,232 Total $247,811 2003-3384 FINAL BUDGET HEARING Docket No. 2003-81 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Weld County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in its Chambers in the First Floor Assembly Room, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street,Greeley,Colorado,on the day and at the time specified. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive written and oral comment from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2004 as contained in that proposed budget, summarized below. DATE: December 15, 2003 - Monday TIME: 9:00 A.M. All interested citizens,groups,senior citizens and organizations representing the interests of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED 2004 BUDGET COUNTY OF WELD, COLORADO REVENUE SOURCES AMOUNT Property Taxes $ 51,072,446 Other Revenues 23,028,548 Intergovernmental Revenue 37,092,351 Ambulance Fees 8,340,000 Internal Service Charges 7,330,328 Sub-Total Revenue 126,863,673 Beginning Fund Balance 24,890,000 GRAND TOTAL $151,753,673 APPROPRIATIONS General Fund $ 51,823,884 Special Revenue Funds 64,258,716 Capital Funds 3,740,000 Enterprise Fund 8,340,000 Internal Service Funds 7,897,128 Sub-Total Appropriations 136,059,728 Ending Fund Balances 15,693,945 GRAND TOTAL $151,753,673 A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 A.M.to 5:00 P.M.weekdays in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, Third Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DATED: November 7, 2003 PUBLISHED: November 13, 2003, in the South Weld Sun Hello