Major changes between 1995 and 1996 budgets
The Open Space Capital Improvement II Fund is budgeted at $36,390,500 for 1996.
The approval by the voters in the November 1995 election provides the County
the authority to issue bonds in the amount of $35,000,000 for open space
acquisition. The bonds will be paid through existing revenue
sources.
The Road Fund does not include federally funded projects since these projects
will be determined early in 1996. The 1995 budgeted amount included $1,722,000
in Federal funds. This is the reason for the large decrease in this
fund.
The Retirement Fund increased $646,069 due to an increasing salary base, an
increasing number of eligible employees, and higher contributions by
employees.
The salary and benefit package for existing employees was increased by
$1,339,718. The package approved by the Commissioners includes salary survey
adjustments, a 3% merit pool, and a salary adjustment for employees who are
below the mid-point of their salary range.
The non-profit agencies, Mental Health, and Developmental Disabilities
were
approved by the Commissioners to receive an additional allocation of
$304,046.
The General fund Capital Outlay budget increased by $375,606, primarily for
the computer right-sizing project.
An additional $375,000 was approved by the Commissioners for 14.15 full time
employees.
The new Boulder County Service Corps program for County youth between the ages
of 13-19 was approved for $250,000 by the Commissioners as a result of the
Health Communities Initiative.
Social Services Programs were increased $1,755,580 primarily with State and
Federal funds.
The Elections budget increased $537,768 to cover the anticipated cost of the
presidential election year primaries and general election.
Weed Control was centralized under the Parks Department and funding was
increased by $159,000.
A temporary 1.348 mill levy credit in the General Fund will be in place for
taxes collected in 1996, as allowed by State Statute.
Boulder County 1996 Board of Commissioners
District #1 Paul Danish, Commissioner
District #2 Ronald K. Stewart, Chair
District #3 Jana L. Mendez, Vice-Chair
Copies of the entire 1996 budget are available to the public at the County Finance Office and the County Commissioners.
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