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Home My WebLink About20230604.tiffMINUTES WELD COUNTY COUNCIL December 19, 2022 The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2022, at the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, CO. ROLL CALL: El The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Teksten. Councilmembers Tonya L. Van Beber, Cindy Beemer, James Welch and Rupert Parchment were present, constituting a quorum of members. Also present was Council Secretary Linda Kane. APPROVAL OF AGENDA : Councilmember Beemer made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Welch and carried. APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION: Approval of November 21, 2022, Minutes Councilmember Beemer made a motion to approve the December minutes, seconded by Councilmember Van Beber, and the motion carried. REVIEW PROGRAM: County Commissioner Scott James Commissioner James said the county remains in excellent financial condition. The county invokes no sales tax and the budget continues to emphasize long-term planning goals. He said the county offers competitive wages to remain competitive in the workforce. The county was anticipated to end 2022 with an ending fund balance of $593 million. The county will be adding 43 full-time employees across all departments in 2023. See a copy of his full report in Addendum 1. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS: Coordinator Reports/Councilman Reports Councilmember Teksten thanks Councilmember Van Beber for her service on Council. Elijah Hatch will take over her seat January 1, 2023. Bills Councilmember Parchment made a motion to approve bills, it was seconded by Councilmember Welch and carried. The bills were paid as follows: o Weld County Phone Bill for November $25.00 CoPMvn;Co I;oil S x3/06/2-3 2023-0604 ADJOURNMENT: By acclamation, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. nary 16, 20233 Council resident, Nancy Teksten AA , Gall ouncil Secretary, Linda Kane • The County remains in excellent financial condition. • No long-term debt • No short-term debt • No county sales tax • One of the lowest mill levies among all Colorado counties — 22.038 mills • The BOCC again voted to refund 7 -mills to taxpayers • Since Weld began this practice, we have refunded over $1 B The 2023 Budget continues to emphasize long-term planning and investment consistent with the Weld County strategic plan and the strategic investment plan for the future of Weld County. We address rising inflation concerns and salary survey information to ensure competitive wages. Weld County experienced an over 51% increase in valuation - $18.9 billion — due to oil and gas. Continue efforts to control health care costs for county employees/dependents. A 30% rate increase for the county and 5% for employees in 2023 will be the first premium increase in nine years. • Continue the implementation process for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. • The 2023 — 2027 Capital Improvements Plan for facilities is funded at $94,975,000. • Fund Public Works' 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan ($180 million) • Increase road and bridge infrastructure funding by $11.7 million in 2023. www.weld.gov • Established a $620,000 wellness program budget in the general fund. • Changed the overtime calculation for Sheriff's Office deputies and corrections officers to be competitive with other law enforcement agencies. • Accommodated HB22-1259 which will increase Basic Cash Payments to recipients by 10% and broaden eligibility for TANF and daycare assistance. • Increased the Contingency Fund Reserve by $65 million to a total of $165 million. • Maintain a fully funded pension plan with an earning rate assumption of 5.9%. • Maintained an anticipated ending fund balance of $593 million. • Part-time positions will start getting longevity step increases. • The county will be adding 43 FTE across all departments in 2023. 2023 All Funds Revenue: $1,033,791,603 (2022 - $811,775,768) Fund Balance — 51% ($531,188,847) Net Property Tax — 26% ($272,470,563) Intergovernmental — 8% ($82,401,677) Miscellaneous — 5% ($45,855,856) Proprietary Services — 4% ($42,388,112) Fees — 2% ($20,182,750) Other Taxes — 2% ($19,060,000) Charge for services — 1% ($14,633,248) Licenses/Permits — 1% ($5,610,550) www.weld.gav 2023 All Funds Expenditures: $441,083,833 (2022 - $374,739,671) Public Safety — 22% ($97,495,240) Road and Bridge — 18% ($81,182,490) Proprietary Services— 14% ($61,073,550) Miscellaneous — 5% ($45,855,856) Proprietary Services — 11% ($48,126,907) • Social Services — 10% ($46,313,517) • Capital — 8% ($36,267,602) • Public Works — 5% ($21,940,443) • Human Services — 3% ($11,244,025) www.weld.gov The Capital Improvement Plan was established to budget the financial resources used for the acquisition or improvement of the capital facilities of the county. The 2023-2027 plan is fully funded at $94,975,000. • The 2023 plan is funded at $31,045,020. Anticipated projects in 2023 include: • $1,474,000 for the Briggsdale grader shed. • $500,000 for land for the Dacono grader shed. • $300,000 for fuel site improvements. • $3,000,000 to remodel the probation offices in the Chase building. • $750,000 to remodel the booking area in the jail. • $3,400,000 to remodel the courthouse. • $3,000,000 for the Facilities building expansion. • $650,000 for the Southeast Weld Office Building remodel. • $9,000,000 for an additional administration building. • $2,500,000 for security enhancements. • $5,571,020 for special projects. www.weld•gav 448,1©5 It znrclous wtstO 05.0.) :eci (11 In no particular order... Updates and Changes to Our Online Permitting System New roundabout eliminates congestion and enhances public safety Weld county's assessed valuation increases to an all-time high The successful deployment of central square Website security and changes CDBG Projects benefit communities Record setting county fair sale Weld County departments earn reaccreditation • New leadership in our county departments • The securing of funding for 1-25 Segment 5 Strengths, Vulnerabilities, Opportunities, Threats Strengths • We're Weld County Vulnerabilities • Work force — competitive environment • Economic diversification Opportunities • Workforce • Economic Diversification • Leadership Threats • Uncertain economic forecasts • State legislature www•weld•gov THANK YOU! QUESTIONS? Commissioner Scott James sjames@weld.gov 970.400.4209 www.weld.gov Hello