Montrose, Colorado 81401 MomosE Coum C 0 L 0 IU D 0 2012 ADOPTED BUDGET Table of Contents Page Montrose County At-A-Glance i - ii Organizational Chart iii Board of County Commissioners iv - vi 2012 Budget Overview Budget Message 1 Fund Balance History 17 Source & Use of Funds 18 2012 Budget Summary, By Fund 20 2012 Revenue Summary, By Type 21 2012 Expense Summary, By Type 22 Expense Summary, By Department 23 General Government, Revenue Summary 24 General Government, Expense Summary 25 Interfund Transfers 26 Department Summanes Total, All-Departments 27 Airports 29 Assessor 35 Clerk & Recorder 39 Coroner 43 County Administration 47 County Attorney 51 Facilities Department 53 Finance Department 61 Health & Human Services Department 65 Internal Services Department 77 Public Works Department 83 Sheriff's Office 93 Treasurer & Public Trustee 99 Non-Departmental 103 Table of Contents (Continued) Page Fund Summaries Total, All Funds 105 General Fund Ill Clerk Technical Fund 114 Conservation Trust Fund 116 Tabor Ennergency Reserve Fund 118 Innpact Fee Fund 120 Local Public Health Fund 122 Public Safety, Sales Tax Fund 124 Road & Bridge Fund 126 Justice Center, Sales & Use Tax Fund 128 Social Services Fund 130 Solid Waste Fund 132 Capital Expenditures Fund 134 Airport Debt Service Fund 136 Airport Operations Fund 138 Fleet Management Fund 140 Financial Summary, By Fund (2012 - 2009) 142 Supplementai Information PTE Schedule 145 2012 Budget Resolution 146 2011 Property Tax Levy - Resolution 149 Property Tax Calculations 150 Property Tax, Data & History 152 Sales Tax, Data & History 156 Specific Ownership Tax History 160 Highway Users Tax History 161 Capital Improvement Project Fund, 5-Year Plan 162 Debt Schedule 163 MONTROSE COUNTY AT A GLANCE OUR COUNTY Montrose County is located in beautiful Southwest Colorado! Our thriving community is home to 41,412 neighbors in over 2,200 square miles in the Uncompaghre River and Paradox Valleys. In addition to being the Agricultural hub of the western slope, we are home to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, as well as the Gunnison Gorge National Recreation and Wilderness Areas. The majority of our County is made up of National Forest, Bureau of Land Management or National Park lands. Our main cities include Montrose, Maher, Naturita, Nucla, Olathe and Paradox. Our team of nearly 385 employees is committed to serving the needs of our friendly community and visitors to our area. OUR MISSION Montrose County is dedicated to providing quality of life services for all County residents and visitors. Our main goal is to provide a safe, healthy and prosperous community for all. MONTROSE COMMUNITY DATA Montrose County has many attributes that nnake it an attractive place to live and do business, including an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, an excellent workforce, higher education opportunities, and developing business parks. The city was recently named the IS'"^ fastest growing micropolitan area in the United States, thanks to our unique and progressive business atmosphere, friendly people, and outstanding quality of life. Businesses interested in relocating or expanding here will find plenty of support. The Montrose Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) serves as a "one stop" information and processing center. Eligible businesses can qualify for state and local financial incentives in the way of job training dollars and matching grants. In addition, Montrose County is classified as a State Enterprise Zone. The enterprise zone affords many State tax advantages to companies who locate here. As an added incentive, Montrose has a streamlined construction approval and permitting process that saves time and money. Montrose has a vibrant manufacturing community with over 70 manufacturing companies, Some of our primary employers include Western Skyways, a piston and turbine engine overhauling facility; Russell Stover Candies; Scott Fly Rod, an internationally known fly fishing rod company; and Ross Reels, which manufactures fly-fishing reels. Location and Accessibility: The Montrose Regional Airport provides passenger service to major cities including Denver, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Newark, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and Los Angeles. Montrose connects to 1-70, 65 miles to the north with a four-lane highway. We are also fully connected to the "digital highway" via Colorado's high-speed digital network. DEMOGRAPHICS Square Miles - 2,241 Population - 41,276 Persons Per Square Mile - 18.4 Median Age - 38 Communities: Montrose, Olathe, Naturita, Nucla Housing Units - 18,250 Households - 15,640 Avg. Persons Per Houseiioid - 2.49 Median Home Value - $188,600 Labor Force - 22,054 # Employed - 20,204 Unemployment Rate - 8.4% Median Houseliold Income - $48,108 K-12 Enrollment - 5,946 Local Sales Taxes: 7.65% (3% City, 2.9% State, 1.75% County) Personal Income Tax - 4.63% Corporate Income Tax - 4.63% Property Tax - Commercial Rate Commercial, Industrial, and vacant land properties are assessed at 29% of market value. A typical mill levy in Montrose County is 54.902 mills. Example: market value: $400,000 x; assessment rate: 29% = assessed value $116,000 x mill levy .054 = estimated tax $6,369. (Source: County Assessor's Office) Property Tax - Residential Rate Residential property is assessed in the State of Colorado at approximately 7.96% percent of market value. A typical mill levy in Montrose County is 52.705 mills. Example: market value: $180,000 x assessment rate: 7.96%=assessed value $14,328 x mill levy .052705 = estimated tax $755. (Source: Montrose County Assessor's Office) MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN MONTROSE COUNTY - # Employees Montrose County School District - 850 Montrose Memorial Hospital - 530 Russell stover Candies - 400 Montrose County - 385 Wal-Mart Supercenter - 380 Volunteers of America - 350 City Market - 210 City of Montrose - 175 Community Options - 160 Home Depot - 120 Delta Montrose Electric Association - 115 Hansen Weather Port - 175 Western Skyw/ays - 86 Wells Fargo - 72 Rocky Mountain Steel - 70 Gordon Composites - 77 Tri state Generation - Nucla - 59 West End Public Schools - 55 Safeway - 45 Best Sign Systems = 44 ii MONTROSE COUNTY CITIZENS 4. County Surveyor Board of County Commissioners County Coroner Clerk & Recorder District Attorney ntv Assessor Treasurer . t : District 1 District 2 Districts County County Manager Attorney Asst Coiffil PubUc BOCC/ Information Administration Officer Manager Vssi < imiity Attorney Internal Heallh and Facilities l<'inance Human Public Works Airport Services Services I Planning and : Human "'•^^ ^ Budgeting riililir llialtli ! Development Operations Fairgrounds j— Resources ; :. J ^Li- • •"'-'•'--rij -f^^^^ Airport Accounts Inrnrmatidn Engineering Maintenance Payable Ilutnaii .': Rescue Technology I Services , FlrcfiehtiiiE^ I Road and Accounts7^ Bridge Janitorial Keceivaiilr CIS -..iL . I Emergency Communir: I I '-WB^ Manauement ^. Towers Pavroll (;iants -J Sales and Vi .— j-(iyja^B Fleet Services Tax , I>ui chasing - ^ "i Strategic ^ Solid Waste < SI I Planning ~~ I'.vteusion Safety & '- Regulatory Gary Ellis Board of County Commissioners Title: District 2 Commissioner, Vice Chairman Personal History Gary is originally from Omaha, Nebraska. He moved to Colorado in 1969 and he and his wife Kathy moved to Montrose in 2000 to embrace the quality of life it offers. The preeminent theme of law enforcement is to serve and protect. This has been the theme that has dominated Gary's life. Commissioner Ellis' goal is to serve the citizens of Montrose and protect the quality of life consistent with sound fiscal policies. Work Experience Gary has a total of 37 years of experience in law enforcement. During his time with the Denver Police Department, he rose to the rank of lieutenant, a management position within that organization. Current Service Commission Ellis serves on the following boards: • Airport Advisory Board • Club 20 - County Representative • FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Executive Committee • CTSI - County Health Pool • CTSI - Board of Directors • CCI Steering Committee: • Community Corrections Board Family He and Kathv have two children and six grandchildren. iv Ron Henderson Board of County Commissioners Title: District 1 Commissioner, Board Member Personal History Ron Henderson is a native of tlie Uncompahgre Valley and Montrose High School graduate. Ron and his wife Diane have traveled the world extensively. This travel promoted a deep and abiding desire, in Ron, to make Montrose County an even better place to live, work, and play. Ron is looking forward to serving the taxpaying citizens of Montrose County in achieving and completing mutually directed goals. Ron is available during regular business hours at the County Administration Building, or by appolntnnent to the public. Worlc Experience Commissioner Henderson grew up working In the family sand and gravel extraction, road building, and transit mix concrete business. In 1987 he became a local Real Estate Broker, a profession to which he is still dedicated. Current Service Commission Henderson serves on the following boards: • Montrose County Weed Commission • CCI Steering Committee • MADA Board, Montrose County Fair Board, ex Officio Member • Montrose Economic Development Council Representative • Montrose / Delta Public Lands Partnership • Region 10 Quarterly Board of Directors • Montrose County Housing Authority Board Education Mr. Henderson holds a Bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Colorado. v David White Board of County Commissioners Title: District 3 Commissioner,