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Approved Annual Harford County, Operating Budget Maryland Fiscal Year 2015 - 2016 COUNTY EXECUTIVE BARRY GLASSMAN Director of Administration Billy Boniface Chief, Budget & Management Research Kimberly Spence Senior Budget Analysts William T. Watson Benjamin Lloyd Christen Callon Treasurer Robert Sandlass HARFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Council President Richard C. Slutzky Mike Perrone, Jr. – District A Joseph M. Woods – District B James “Capt’n Jim” McMahan – District C Chad Shrodes – District D Patrick S. Vincenti – District E Curtis L. Beulah – District F · Harford County Government · Budget & Management Research · 220 South Main Street · Bel Air, MD 21014 · 410.638.3129 · July, 2015 · Harford County Elected Officials Government County Executive Barry Glassman Harford County Elected Officials Council Mike Perrone, Jr. Joseph M. Woods Richard C. Slutzky Chad Shrodes Patrick S. Vincenti District A District B Council President District D District E James “Capt’n Jim” McMahan Curtis L. Beulah District C District F THE BUSH RESOLUTION Thirty-four Harford County citizens gathered on March 22, 1775, at Bush on the main thoroughfare between Annapolis and Philadelphia near what is now Maryland Route 7 and 136. They signed a commitment to resist British infringement on American rights 16 months before the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Recorded in the 1774-1777 Harford County Committee of Observation's Record Book, the Bush Resolution is believed to be the first resolution of this spirit adopted by duly elected representatives. "We, the committee of Harford County, having most seriously and maturely considered the Resolves and Association of the Continental Congress and the Resolves of the Provincial Convention, do most heartily approve of the same, and as we esteem ourselves in a more particular manner, entrusted by our constituents to see them carried into execution, we do most solemnly pledge ourselves by every tie held sacred among mankind, to perform the same at the risque of our lives and fortunes." STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH PROGRAM CRITERIA OF GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Harford County, Maryland for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communications device. This award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current budget continues to conform to program requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award. The Seal of Harford County The shield is gold to symbolize the wealth of the County and the richness of its fields. Across the shield are waving bands of blue signifying three major County streams - Deer Creek, Bynum Run and Winters Run. The crest is a two-handed forearm with the right hand holding a white quill symbolizing the pen used by those who wrote and signed the Bush Resolution. The left hand holds a sword as if presenting materials, emanating from Aberdeen Proving Ground. The motto "At the Risque of Our Lives and Fortunes" comprises the last eight words of the Bush Resolution and preserves the same spelling for "risk" as used in that document. (THIS PAGE IS LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY) HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET TABLE OF CONTENTS BUDGET MESSAGE…………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 DOCUMENT GUIDE…………………………………………………………………………………………………18 COUNTY OVERVIEW……………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 COUNTY BUDGET POLICIES/PROCESS………………………………………………………………………40 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………… 76 HARFORD COUNTY FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROVED BUDGET ALL FUNDS………………76 ASSESSABLE BASE - GENERAL FUND………………………………………………………… 85 ASSESSABLE BASE - HIGHWAYS FUND…………………………………………………………86 DEBT REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………………87 LEGAL DEBT MARGIN……………………………………………………………………………… 88 DEBT BURDEN ANALYSIS………………………………………………………………………… 89 ESTIMATED UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE…………………………………………… 91 ESTIMATED UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS…………………………………………………… 99 CONTINGENCY RESERVE………………………………………………………………………… 100 PERSONNEL SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………………101 SPENDING AFFORDABILITY REPORT…………………………………………………………………………116 SUMMARY - ALL FUNDS………………………………………………………………………………………… 129 SUMMARY - GENERAL FUNDS………………………………………………………………………………… 136 SUMMARY - SOLID WASTE SERVICES…………………………………………………………………………152 SUMMARY - HIGHWAYS FUND………………………………………………………………………………… 164 SUMMARY - WATER AND SEWER FUND………………………………………………………………………178 SUMMARY - WATER AND SEWER DEBT SERVICE FUND…………………………………………………190 SUMMARY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND / PARKS & RECREATION…………………………………………200 SUMMARY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND / AG PRESERVATION-COUNTY…………………………………210 SUMMARY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND / AG PRESERVATION-STATE……………………………………220 SUMMARY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND……………………………………………………………228 SUMMARY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUND…………………………………………………………… 232 DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING BUDGETS County Executive………………………………………………………………………………………240 Administration………………………………………………………………………………………… 258 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Procurement……………………………………………………………………………………………290 Treasury…………………………………………………………………………………………………312 Law………………………………………………………………………………………………………338 Planning & Zoning………………………………………………………………………………………352 Human Resources…………………………………………………………………………………… 384 Community Services……………………………………………………………………………………396 Handicapped Care Centers……………………………………………………………………………434 Government and Community Relations…………………………………………………………… 440 Health……………………………………………………………………………………………………444 Housing and Community Development………………………………………………………………452 Information and Communication Technology………………………………………………………460 Sheriff's Office…………………………………………………………………………………………468 Department of Emergency Services…………………………………………………………………506 Inspections, Licenses & Permits………………………………………………………………………534 Public Works……………………………………………………………………………………………564 Office of the Director…………………………………………………………………… 580 Division of Construction Management…………………………………………………584 Division of Highways……………………………………………………………….. 596 Division of Environmental Services……………………………………………………624 Division of Water & Sewer………………………………………………………………652 County Council…………………………………………………………………………………………694 Judicial………………………………………………………………………………………………… 716 State's Attorney…………………………………………………………………………………………740 Board of Elections………………………………………………………………………………………754 Board of Education……………………………………………………………………………………766 Harford Community College………………………………………………………………………… 770 Maryland School for the Blind…………………………………………………………………………774 Libraries…………………………………………………………………………………………………778 Parks and Recreation…………………………………………………………………………………782 Conservation of Natural Resources…………………………………………………………………824 Office of Economic Development……………………………………………………………………830 Debt Service……………………………………………………………………………………………852 Insurance……………………………………………………………………………………………… 874 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS Benefits…………………………………………………………………………………………………878 Paygo/Non-Departmental…………………………………………………………………………… 884 Contingency Reserve…………………………………………………………………………………896 Capital Budget…………………………………………………………………………………………898 Grant Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………960 Other Funds……………………………………………………………………………………………978 Glossary…………………………………………………………………………………………………982 12 (THIS PAGE IS LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY) 13 A Message from Harford County Executive Barry Glassman My first budget proposal as county executive charts a new path forward by restoring balance and fiscal responsibility for our citizens and employees. For fiscal year 2016, revenue projections show only modest growth overall, with new money for general operations increasing by 1.6%, or $7.7 million. In addition, prior spending has drained our unassigned fund balance from $30 million to $6 million, and more than doubled taxpayer-supported debt to $500 million over the past ten years. Rising debt is not sustainable with low revenue growth. We must begin to change course. At my inauguration in December, I said that changes would not happen overnight, and the economy would not turn on a dime, but my administration would seize the chance to make a difference. This budget begins to restore fiscal balance, strengthen families and communities, and reinvest in our workforce, even as we improve services. This is the path I have chosen to move Harford County forward as Maryland’s new center of opportunity. My total budget for the fiscal year 2016 including all funds is $733,590,097 a decrease of .2% or $1,169,297 from the current year. The total budget includes a General Fund Operating Budget of $502,604,595 and a Capital Budget of $91,333,553. Highlights appear below. RESTORING BALANCE & EFFICIENCY No tax increases Lowest level of capital spending in 10 years, deferring large new capital projects and halting the trend of yearly increases in new debt Realistic six-year Capital Improvement Program, which helped Harford County retain the highest possible Triple-A bond rating and save money on financing costs Rightsizing of the county workforce, eliminating 67 positions thus far, and living within our means through ongoing efficiency measures 14 REINVESTING IN OUR WORKFORCE Merit-based salary increases of $1,000 per qualifying county employee; no new money is needed to fund this increase, due to our efficiency measures Support for employees in the Sheriff’s Office, Public Library,