2019 Pitkin County Budget
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2019 BUDGET 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pitkin County Overview 6 Pitkin County at a Glance 7 Organizational Values and Strategic Plan 10 Organizational Chart 12 Board of County Commissioners 13 Elected Officials 14 Caucuses 15 Citizen Boards 16 Budget Overview 20 Manager’s Budget Message (Budget Summary) 21 Budget Process and Timeline 33 Budget and Financial Policies 37 Revenue Overview 48 Economic Assumptions 49 Core Service Revenues 51 Summary of Revenues by Type 63 Financial Information 64 Consolidated Fund Balance Summary 65 Expenditure Pie Charts 66 3‐Year Fund Balance Summary 68 Expenditure vs. Appropriation Comparison 69 Budget Resolutions 70 Statement of Budgetary Basis of Accounting 78 2 Debt 79 Fund Summaries and 5‐Year Plans 85 Summary of County Funds 86 Pitkin County Fund Structure 90 General Fund 91 Capital Fund 93 Open Space and Trails Fund 95 Transit Sales and Use Tax (EOTC) Fund 98 Employee Housing Fund 101 Road & Bridge Fund 103 Human Services Fund 105 Public Health Fund 107 TV/FM Translator Fund 109 Healthy Community Fund 111 Healthy Rivers and Streams Fund 121 Ambulance District Fund 123 Airport Fund 125 Solid Waste Center Fund 128 Public Safety Radio Fund 130 Fleet Fund 132 Risk Fund 134 Health Insurance Fund 136 Library District Fund 138 Department Budget Profiles and Budget Detail 140 (Grouped by Strategic Plan Core Focus Area) Livable and Supportive Community Summary 142 o General Fund Public Safety 143 . Sheriff 143 . Detention 149 . Dispatch 156 . Coroner 161 . District Attorney 162 3 o GF Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority 163 o Housing Fund 164 o Library Fund 168 o Public Health Fund 172 . Public Health 172 . Environmental Health 178 o Human Services Fund 189 . Human Services Administration 189 . Senior Services 193 . Adult & Family Services 197 . Economic Assistance 201 o Healthy Community Fund 205 o Translator Fund 206 o Public Safety Radio Fund 210 o Ambulance District Fund 213 Flourishing Natural and Built Environment 214 Summary o General Fund Community Development 215 . Community Development Admin 215 . Building Department 219 . Planning & Zoning 223 o General Fund Public Works 239 . Public Works Administration 239 . Land Management 242 o Fleet Fund 245 o Road & Bridge Fund 261 o Solid Waste Center Fund 267 o Open Space and Trails Fund 271 o Healthy Rivers and Streams Fund 299 o Transit Sales and Use Tax Fund 302 Prosperous Economy Summary 305 o General Fund ‐ Assessor 306 o General Fund ‐ County Attorney 310 4 o General Fund ‐Clerk and Recorder / Elections 313 o General Fund ‐ Board of County 321 Commissioners o General Fund ‐ County Administration 322 o General Fund ‐ Internal Services 328 . Information Technology (BITS) 328 . Facilities Management 332 . Finance / Treasurer 338 . Human Resources 343 o Risk Fund 351 o Health Insurance Fund 352 o Airport Fund 353 Personnel 357 Staffing Changes 358 Table of County FTE’s 361 Organizational Chart 362 Glossary 363 5 County Overview Pitkin County at a Glance Organizational Values and Strategic Plan Organizational Chart Board of County Commissioners Elected Officials Caucuses Citizen Boards 6 Colorado 7 Pitkin County at a Glance Geography Covering 975 square miles, Pitkin County is located in the heart of the White River National Forest, surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the central Rocky Mountains. Approximately 81% of County land is controlled by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Pitkin County includes the communities of Aspen, Snowmass, Woody Creek, Old Snowmass, Meredith, Thomasville, Redstone and portions of the town of Basalt. The County seat is Aspen, Colorado. Demographics The total population of Pitkin County is 17,890, and the median age of residents is 43.2. The median household income of Pitkin County residents is $67,755, but the average wage per job is just $50,648 — 7% lower than the State average. Approximately 60% of jobs in Pitkin County are filled by employees living outside the County. The median property value is $552,900. Even though Pitkin County has been very prosperous over the past 40 years, there are still significant community sustainability concerns including the affordability of housing, healthcare, transportation and an aging workforce. Economy Best known for its four world‐class ski resorts (Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass) recreation and tourism are the mainstay of the local economy with arts, cultural and recreational events providing a year‐round attraction. Real estate and construction also play a major role in Pitkin County’s economy, and real estate sales totaled over $1.9 billion in 2017. Transportation Highway 82 is the only major roadway in Pitkin County leading into and out of Aspen via I 70 at Glenwood Springs to the north and over 12,000 foot Independence Pass to the south. Public transportation is provided by the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) and is easy to use throughout the valley. The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is one of the third busiest in the state, behind Denver International and Colorado Springs airports. Government With the county seat in Aspen, Colorado, Pitkin County was established in 1881 and became a home rule county in 1978. That means Pitkin County has the authority to establish the organization and structure of the county government via a document known as the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter. A five‐ member board of county commissioners and the staff are empowered to run the county operations in accordance with the charter. The Pitkin County Home Rule Charter is available online at www.pitkincounty.com. Today, the County maintains 265 miles of roads and 24 bridges. Pitkin County provides the full range of services contemplated by State statue including, but not limited to, assessment and property tax administration; recording of vital documents and automobile registration; sheriff patrol and jail administration; ambulance operations; court facilities; land use planning, zoning and building inspections; road maintenance and construction; welfare and public health services; a solid 8 waste landfill disposal facility; airport operations; television relay and translator facilities; open space and trails; and environmental health protection. History The first silver prospectors in the Roaring Fork Valley arrived in the summer of 1879, set up camp and staked claims at the foot of Aspen Mountain. Before a permanent settlement could be established, news of a nearby Indian uprising prompted Colorado’s Governor Frederick Pitkin to urge the settlers to flee back across the Continental Divide for their safety. Most of them did, and only a handful of settlers remained in the Roaring Fork Valley during the winters of 1879 and 1880. It wasn’t until 1881 that Governor Pitkin signed legislation designating the boundaries of the new county, named Aspen as the county seat and appointed the first office holders in the county. 9 Pitkin County Organizational Values Pitkin County embraces the following values to promote public trust and confidence in County government. Stewardship: We strive to leave our natural environment, community, public assets and organization in better condition than we found them for current and future generations. Ethics: We hold ourselves to high standards of honesty and dependability in the conduct of County business. Excellence: We are committed to providing quality services that are accessible, accurate and innovative to meet our community’s needs. Collaboration: We work together as employees and with citizens and other government, non‐profit and private sector organizations helping each other succeed in promoting and achieving the public’s goals. Open Communication: We are committed to listening to our citizens and partners and to giving accurate and timely information. Positive Work Environment: We appreciate dedicated and knowledgeable employees and support their professional and personal growth. Pitkin County Strategic Plan Pitkin County’s Strategic Plan is shown on the following page. 10 PITKIN COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN Core Focus Areas & Success Factors Pitkin County The diagram below illustrates the relationship between the three Community Vision Organizational Values Core Focus Areas in achieving the County’s mission and vision. Pitkin County embraces the following values Pitkin County will continue to be a to promote public trust and confi dence in healthy, safe, vibrant and sustainable County Government. community, enhancing the quality of life for everyone who lives, works STEWARDSHIP and visits here, while conserving the We strive to leave our natural natural environment as the basis for our CORE FOCUS environment, community, public assets community success. Flourishing Natural and organization in better condition & Built Environment than we found them for current and future generations. Organization Mission SUCCESS FACTORS Pitkin County government provides 1. Conserved natural resources and environment ETHICS valued and high quality public services We hold ourselves to high standards supporting the health, safety and 2. Responsibly maintained and enhanced County assets of honesty and dependability in the well-being of people and the natural 3. Ease of mobility via safe and effi cient transportation systems conduct of County business. environment. 4. Well planned and livable built environment EXCELLENCE We are committed to providing quality services that are accessible, accurate SAFE VIBRANT and innovative to meet our community’s COMMUNITY & SUSTAINABLE