HomeMy WebLinkAbout20213458.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
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RE: 2022 FINAL BUDGET
A public hearing was conducted on December 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Steve Moreno, Chair
Commissioner Scott K. James, Pro -Tern
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
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 3, 2020, and duly published
November 5, 2020, in the Greeley Tribune, a public hearing was conducted to consider the
2022 Final Budget for Weld County. Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration,
made this a matter of record and reviewed the summary of 2022 Budget Changes made since
the Proposed Budget. Mr. Warden further summarized budgetary amounts as reflected in
Exhibit A to the Adoption Resolution.
Commissioner Saine commented Weld County is a shining example of good fiscal policy and
stressed the total cost of government is intertwined with fees which should be considered
concurrently in the coming year. Commissioner Buck expressed her pride in the opportunity to
participate in an extensive budget review process, which has taken place throughout the year, for
the benefit of all Weld County citizens. She credited the leadership and prudent financial expertise
of Mr. Warden, who has been also been recognized through numerous awards. She further stated
Weld County boast no debt, a diversified tax base, a low mill levy, no sales tax, and a fully funded
pension plan. Chair Moreno concurred and also thanked Ms. Oftelie who is working with
Mr. Warden on his succession, the various Department Heads, and former/current Boards of
Commissioners. Commissioners James and Freeman agreed with the excellent work conducted.
Chair Moreno opened the matter for public comment; however, there was no public
testimony.
;. = Mr. Warden thanked the Board for their kind words and support, and acknowledged the team
effort of Ms. Oftelie and his confidence in her ability to move forward with future budgets, along
with the new CFO, Cheryl Pattelli, as well as the support of Department Heads and Elected
Officials. He further commented the temporary 7.0 mill tax credit has been in place since 2002,
which has resulted in a credit of $864,000,000 million to the taxpayers of Weld County.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Resolution to Summarize Expenditures and Revenues
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for Each Fund and to Adopt the 2022 Budget as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
. = Mr. Warden confirmed Emergency Ordinance #258, In the Matter of the Annual
Appropriation for Weld County, Colorado, for Fiscal Year 2022, was previously read into the
record by audio, and he reviewed the amounts reflected in Exhibit A. He explained the emergency
status is due to the assessed valuation which must be received by the Assessor five (5) days prior
to December 31st.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to
approve Ordinance #258 on an emergency basis. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Buck, and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Warden recommended approval of the Resolution setting the mill levy at 15.038 mills,
which is anticipated to generate $179,977,118.00. The total mill levy is actually 22.038 and he is
recommending a continuation of a temporary mill levy reduction of 7.000 mills, for a net reduction
of 8.361 mills and a temporary reduction for the general fund. No public testimony was offered
concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve the Resolution to Set Mill Levy.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
El There being no further discussion, the hearing was completed at 10:28 a.m.
This Certification was approved on the 29th day of December, 2021.
APPROVED:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
eputy Clerk to the Board
Stev
Moreno, Chair
Sc•..d - mes, Pro -T
Perry L. B f k
ike Freeman
Lori Saine
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