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Home My WebLink About921095.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE VARIOUS AMENDMENT ONE NOTICES WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with various notices required by the passage of Amendment One, with the requirements and conditions being as stated in said notices, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said notices, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the various notices required by the passage of Amendment One be, and hereby are, approved. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 16th day of November, A.D. , 1992. ai BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Ar" ; WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 4 Weld County Clerk to the Board 5� 1 eor e ennedy, Chairman BY: Deputy Cl k to the Board Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem • APPROVED AS 0 FORM: r , ::riE — HCM W. Ki County Attorney 921095 T— r-MI c ' f1. t‘iTh • OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE(303)358.4000, EXT.4200 I FAX(303)352.0242 P.O. BOX 758 C. GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 COLORADO November 16, 1992 The Honorable Roy Romer Governor of Colorado Executive Chambers 136 State Capitol Building Denver, CO 80203 The Honorable Ted L. Strickland President, Colorado State Senate State Capitol Building Room 257 Denver, CO 80203 The Honorable Chuck Berry Speaker, Colorado House of Representatives State Capitol Building Room 246 Denver, CO 80203 RE: 90 Day Notice Under Amendment 1 Dear Governor Romer, President Strickland and Speaker Berry: With the passage of Amendment 1 on November 3, 1992, Weld County has had to assess the amendment's fiscal impact on Weld County. As a result of the amendment's impact on the 1993 budget and future budgets Weld County, in accordance with Section (9) State Mandates of Amendment 1, must end its local subsidy for certain sate mandated programs. It is Weld County's position that the following operations are state mandated programs being subsidized by the county for administration: 921095 Honorable Roy Romer Page 2 Department of Social Services District Attorney's Nineteenth Judicial District District Courts and County Courts Nineteenth Judicial District Extension Services Useful Public Service Health Department Public Trustee The purpose of this letter is to provide the 90-day notice required under Section 9 of Amendment 1 and to advise you of Weld County's decision to end its subsidy to the Social Services programs effective April 1, 1993, which is 90 days following the December 31, 1992 effective date of Amendment 1. The three equal installments would be as follows based upon the base year of 1992: April 1, 1993 - March 31, 1994 $1,087, 794 April 1, 1994 - March 31, 1995 1,087,794 additional April 1, 1995 - March 31, 1996 1,087, 794 additional Weld County's fiscal year impacts will be as follows for Weld County property tax reduction purposes: April 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993 $ 815,845 January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994 1,087, 794 January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995 1,087, 794 January 1, 1996 - March 31, 1996 271,949 In addition to the 1993 turnback amount of $815,845 above, it is anticipated that new Social Services mandated costs for 1993 after January 1, 1993 will total $264,374. Therefore, the total calendar year 1993 impact to the State of Colorado will be $1,080,219. Over the next year Weld County will assess the need of whether or not to end the county subsidy to the other state mandated programs listed above. Current long-term fiscal planning indicates the end of other state mandated subsidies may be necessary during fiscal years 1996 - 1998 at an annual amount of approximately $680,000 for each year. New mandates in the area of the Courts and District Attorney will not be funded beginning January 1, 1993. Honorable Roy Romer Page 3 By a copy of this letter, notice is also being provided to the Attorney General of the State of Colorado. Very truly yours, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Geo�Kennedy,Chairman L� Constance Harbert C. W. Kirby il q.�� ,� �� 1/.1011‘<5 , Gordon E. Lacy W. H. Webster L, BOCC/cah cc: Sen. Jack Fenlon, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee Rep. Tim Foster, Chairman, House Finance Committee Sen. Mike Byrd, Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee Rep. Tony Grampsas, Chairman, Joint Budget Committee and House Appropriations Committee Gale Norton, Attorney General Colorado Counties, Inc. Weld County Legislators Karen Beye, Director of Colorado Social Services Judge Robert Behrman Al Dominguez, District Attorney Ateire �� mEmoRAnDum W All Weld County Data T° Employees November 5, 1992 COLORADO From Board of County Commissioners subject: Amendment 1 As many of you are aware, Amendment 1 was approved by the Colorado voters on November 3, 1992. The amendment places a number of tax and spending limitations on state and local governments in Colorado. Specifically, it limits government spending and property tax to an annual increase of inflation plus new construction growth, and limits the mill levy to current rates. To exceed these amounts, a vote of the people is required. The immediate impact calls for a $1,091, 185 reduction in the proposed 1993 Weld County budget. The amendment also provides for the option of counties to end subsidies to state mandated programs. The programs fitting this category are: Social Services District Attorney Courts Extension Services Health Department Public Trustee Under the amendment these programs can be turned back to the state financially. Legislative decisions will have to be made as to whether or not the state will assume the administration directly over time or simply fund them entirely with county administration. For 1993-1995 the only program being "turned back" to the state is the Social Services program. The Board made this decision because the county has little control over the funding, which is dictated to us by the state and federal governments. In addition, Social Services' costs have been increasing 10-15% per year recently. With a spending and tax limit equal to inflation (3-4%) plus growth (less than 1%) it makes financial sense to turn these programs back to avoid adverse impacts on other county operations. With the turnback of Social Services, Weld County can avoid the $1,091, 185 reduction, assuming the state complies with the amendment to take the Social Services mandated costs back over the next three years. Until we are assured of the State takeback of Social Services, the Board has reduced costs and frozen expenditures totalling $1,091, 185 until April 1, 1993. Part of those frozen amounts include the proposed 2.5% salary increase for 1993. The freeze will remain in effect until it is clear the state will take over the costs of Social Services. The required notice to the State has been sent. 921095 To avoid any net take home pay reduction for employees in 1993, the Board has agreed to absorb the dependent health insurance increase until salaries are unfrozen in 1993. The Board is happy to report that no positions of current employees will have to be eliminated under this budget plan. Thus, no layoffs are planned. Amendment 1 will cause changes in the way government does business in Colorado over time. We are confident that, with the cooperation of the elected officials, management, and the employees, Weld County can cope with the changes and continue to provide the very best service possible to our citizens with the resources we have available. Your continued cooperation, understanding and efforts are much appreciated. Very truly yours, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS George Kennedy, Chairman Constance Harbert C. W. Ki y La Y W. Y-17W7r N� I kif BOCC/cah OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE(303)356-4000, EXT.4200 ' FAX(303)352-0242 P.O. BOX 758 C. GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 COLORADO November 5, 1992 David Finnman, Property Tax Manager Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, NY 14650-0904 Dear Mr. Schwindt: This is to advise you that, with the passage of Amendment One and in accordance with paragraph 6 of the attached Senate Bill #118 tax incentive payment agreement, Weld County will no longer be required or financially able to provide payment. Therefore, defacto the agreement is null and void. We regret this action, but Amendment One places mill levy and property tax revenue limitations upon Weld County that do not allow for the accommodation of the Senate Bill #118 payments without adversely impacting county services. We trust you will understand the fiscal constraints and out position in this matter. Very truly yours, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS George Kennedy, Chairman //Litonstance Harbert C. W. Kirby 10 ' a y W. H. 'Webster BOCC/cah cc: Warren Lasell, Assessor Mike Loustalet, Treasurer Don Warden, Director of Finance & Administration 9 .oj4.a 1 OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE(303)356-4000, EXT.4200 FAX(303)352-0242 P.O. BOX 758 C• GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 COLORADO November 5, 1992 Kevin Schwindt R R Donnelley Norwest, Inc. 259 30th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Schwindt: This is to advise you that, with the passage of Amendment One and in accordance with paragraph 6 of the attached Senate Bill #118 tax incentive payment agreement, Weld County will no longer be required or financially able to provide payment. Therefore, defacto the agreement is null and void. We regret this action, but Amendment One places mill levy and property tax revenue limitations upon Weld County that do not allow for the accommodation of the Senate Bill #118 payments without adversely impacting county services. We trust you will understand the fiscal constraints and out position in this matter. Very truly yours, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS George Kennedy, Chairman Chairman ed?Y/T,Ally Constance Harbert C. W. Kirby ilkl tat) I cy W. H. Webst r BOCC/cah cc: Warren Lasell, Assessor Mike Loustalet, Treasurer Don Warden, Director of Finance & Administration 9,033 rat OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE(303)356.4000,EXT.4200 FAX(303)352.0242 P.O. BOX 758 C. GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 COLORADO November 5, 1992 Ken Schultz, President EFTC Contract Manufacturing 7251 West 4th Street Greeley, CO 80634-9763 Dear Mr. Schultz: The Board is in receipt of your October 2, 1992 letter to Don Warden regarding personal property tax credit under Senate Bill #118. Unfortunately, with the passage of Amendment One on November 3, 1992, the program is no longer possible under mill levy and property tax revenue limits imposed upon local governments by Amendment One. We regret this action, but trust you understand our position. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 356-4000, Extension 4218. Very truly yours, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS George Kennedy, Chairman el/ItConstance Harbert C. W. Kirby acy W. H. Webster BOCC/cah cc: Kathy Schulte, EDAP Hello