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Fiscal Year 2013 Barnstable County is... Cape Cod 3195 Main Street Post Office Box 427 Barnstable, MA 02630 508.375.6600 Barnstable County Barnstable Report Annual www.BarnstableCounty.org The Barnstable County Fiscal Year 13 Annual Report Fiscal Year 2013 Project Management & Communications by: Angela D. Hurwitz, Barnstable County IT Department Cover photos & Graphic Design by: Craig Hurwitz Editing and Additional Contributions by: Barnstable County IT Department Elaine Davis, Chief Procurement Officer Barnstable County Stacy Gallagher, Children’s Cove Janice O’Connell, Assembly of Delegates Kalliope Egloff, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Barnstable County Barnstable Report Annual The Annual Report of Barnstable County for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 BARNSTABLE COUNTY A BARNSTABLE nnual R E Barnstable County takes great pride in our forward thinking and progressive movement to P ort remain at the forefront of technology and regional advances, while protecting our rich and traditional historical heritage. We work hard to optimize regional impact in Barnstable FY2013 - County by maximizing our programs, support, services and innovation throughout all County departments, enabling us to provide the greatest community contribution through our programs and services. We here at Barnstable County value and respect our regional position in the community and we thank you for the opportunity to serve you while 1 moving forward together. Please enjoy the Annual Report contained within these pages and see all of the outstand- ing community programs, services and initiatives offered right here in our community. There’s so much going on right here in Barnstable County. Barnstable County is... Cape Cod 2 arnstable County was founded in 1658 and is the second oldest County in the BUS. These 15 communities of Cape Cod are connected by more than the geog- FY2013 - raphy of this beautiful peninsula. Together they celebrate a shared history, a shared culture, and a shared vision. Barnstable County is a special place, requiring special ort P protection and special services managed cooperatively for the benefit of each com- E munity. This Narrow Land has a unique place in the national historical narrative and R has been defined by the limitations and expanses of land and water. Cape Cod has always had one foot in the past and one in the future. nnual arnstable County government is proud to focus attention on regional issues and Bresources that impact our coastal waters, environment, and public health and safety. We work hard to develop programs to educate and inform our residents on conserving energy, food safety and nutrition, recycling and household hazardous products. Our departments are vibrant and active across the Cape and beyond, pro- viding information, support and advocacy for environmental issues, technology in- novation and emergency preparedness. With a breadth of services offered by our Barnstable County Departments, our communities are strong, informed and sup- ported as we share in the rich, historical and rewarding life here on Cape Cod. BARNSTABLE COUNTY A BARNSTABLE Barnstable County Annual Report Fiscal Year 2013 Table of Contents Barnstable County Treasurer .........................................................................................5 BARNSTABLE COUNTY A BARNSTABLE BARNSTABLE COUNTY A BARNSTABLE Barnstable County Finance ...........................................................................................7 Barnstable County Purchasing.......................................................................................11 Barnstable County Commissioners..............................................................................15 Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates ..................................................................27 Barnstable County Retirement Association.................................................................31 Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment......................................35 Cape Cod Cooperative Extension ...............................................................................61 nnual Barnstable County Fire Training Academy................................................................111 nnual Barnstable County Human Services..........................................................................117 R R Barnstable County Information Technology..............................................................129 E E P P ort Barnstable County Registry of Deeds........................................................................141 ort Barnstable County Resource Development & AmeriCorps Cape Cod.....................145 FY2013 - FY2013 - Barnstable County Child Advocacy Center / Children’s Cove ..................................157 Barnstable County Facilities ......................................................................................163 3 Cape Cod Commission..............................................................................................167 3 Barnstable County Dredge .......................................................................................215 4 FY2013 - ort P E R nnual BARNSTABLE COUNTY A BARNSTABLE Report of the Barnstable County Treasurer BARNSTABLE COUNTY TREASURER - BARNSTABLE 5 REPORT OF THE TREASURER of the COUNTY OF BARNSTABLE FISCAL YEAR 2013 To the Citizens of Barnstable County: I hereby submit the Annual Report of the Treasurer of Barnstable County for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. This publication is one hundred and sixteen in the series. The financial reports that follow include a preliminary statement of receipts and expenditures, the bal- ances at year-end in the General Fund, the Corrections Fund, and the Environmental Protection Fund, and a listing of the tax assessments to the towns of Barnstable County. 6 All financial records through June 30, 2012 have been examined by Sullivan, Rogers & Company, Certi- fied Public Accountants located in Burlington, Massachusetts and were found to be in good order. The audit report is on file at the office of the County Treasurer and is available for inspection. Respectfully submitted, E. Mark Zielinski Barnstable County Treasurer BARNSTABLE COUNTY TREASURER - BARNSTABLE Report from the Department of Finance Statement of Receipts and Expenditures BARNSTABLE COUNTY FINANCE - BARNSTABLE 7 BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Superior Courthouse P.O. Box 427, 3195 Main Street Barnstable, MA 02630 Telephone: (508) 375-6648 Fax: (508) 362-4136 E. Mark Zielinski, Director/Treasurer Kara Mahoney, Accounts Payable Telephone: (508) 375-6643 Telephone: (508) 375-6639 [email protected] Nancy Cushing, Payroll & Group Insurance Joanne Nelson, Director of Accounting Telephone: (508) 375-6647 Telephone: (508) 375-6640 [email protected] 8 Patricia Rogers, Assistant Treasurer Telephone: (508) 375-6640 [email protected] The Barnstable County Department of Finance hereby submits its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013. The Department is responsible for the financial management of the County. Department activities include Treasury Services, Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Group Insurance services. During Fiscal Year 2013, the Finance Department began the process of updating the MUNIS Financial management system. In cooperation with the Information Technology Department, Finance reviewed the software, set up training schedules and prepared for implementation of the new system in FY2014. The Finance Department continued to manage the accounts for the Cape and Vineyard Electric Co- operative, Inc. (CVEC) during FY2013. Under an Administrative Services Agreement with CVEC, BARNSTABLE COUNTY FINANCE - BARNSTABLE the Finance Department is responsible for managing the financial records and funds of CVEC. The Treasurer also acts as the CVEC Treasurer and is a member of the CVEC Board as appointed by the County Commissioners. Also in Fiscal Year 2013, the Department worked with the Barnstable County Health and Environment Department to manage the Community Septic Betterment Loan Program and issue bonds through the Water Pollution Abatement Trust. This service provides betterment loans to homeowners in all 15 Cape Cod towns for septic system improvements. The Finance Department began preparations for the County’s first general obligation bond issue since 1997. The bonds, which will be issued in FY 2014, provided needed capital improvements to County facilities and equipment for the Health and Environment Department’s Water Quality Testing Labora- tory. During Fiscal Year 2013, Barnstable County’s long-term general obligation bond rating continued to be Aa2. The County’s careful fiscal management continued to ensure that the books were closed on fiscal year 2013 with a positive balance in the General Fund, and the Cape Cod Environmental Protection Fund. Registry of Deeds Excise Tax revenues were up over 20% from the previous fiscal year to approximately $8.1 million and the Registry’s Business revenue increased 8.3% to $3.04 million, thus preserving Barn- stable County’s strong financial position at the end of FY2013. The following reports are submitted by the County Treasurer, and the Chief Procurement Officer for their respective divisions of the Barnstable County Department of Finance. • Report of the County Treasurer • Report of the County Procurement Officer BARNSTABLE COUNTY FINANCE - BARNSTABLE Respectfully submitted, E. Mark Zielinski County Administrator/ Director of Finance/Treasurer
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