LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONERS
WELCOME TO OUR THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNITY REPORT! We’re proud to offer you this window into Larimer County services, goals and performance. Inside, our Spotlight Feature highlights the 2016 Employee Innovation Awards, a program to recognize and encourage innovation. These improvements come from Larimer County’s most important asset – our employees – who are always searching for innovative, groundbreaking or novel ways to deliver services to Larimer County citizens every day. At Larimer County, we are committed to excellence, and welcome your feedback and input year round! Contact us at bocc@larimer.org or visit us online at larimer.org/bcc .
(from left) Lew Gaiter III, District 1; Steve Johnson, District 2; Tom Donnelly, District 3
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
Cliff Riedel District Attorney
Irene Josey Treasurer
Justin Smith Sheriff
Steve Miller Assessor
Angela Myers Clerk & Recorder
James A. Wilkerson IV M.D., Coroner
Chad Washburn Surveyor
LETTER FROM THE COUNTY MANAGER
2016 BUDGET SUMMARY HOW COUNTY MONEY IS SPENT Public Safety Services: 28% Community Resources, Infrastructure & Planning: 28% Human & Economic Services: 25%
6%
We are pleased to present our annual report to the Larimer County community. It summarizes the services your county government provides
13%
28%
25%
Strategic Leadership & Administration: 13% Public Records & Information Services: 6% Total Operating Budget: $254M SOURCES OF COUNTY REVENUE Internal Charges, Sale of Assets & Transfers: 26% Property Taxes: 26% Federal, State & Municipal Revenue: 21% Sales & Use Taxes: 11% Charges for Services (External): 9% Use of Fund Balance: 3% Licenses & Permits: 2% Interest Earnings & All Other: 2% Total Revenue – All Sources*: $410M * Includes transfers between departments and non-operational government funds
28%
to residents in incorporated cities and towns and in rural areas. In each cat- egory of services, we’ve included per- formance measures that report our outcomes and efforts over time. We welcome your feedback and sugges- tions regarding County services to help us fulfill our commitment to excellence!
3% 2% 2%
of the total you pay in property taxes. The rest goes to schools, cities, and special districts. 28% The County keeps approximately
9%
26%
11%
Linda Hoffmann County Manager 970.498.7004 (direct)
21%
26%
Cover Photo: Loveland Reservoir, Berthoud
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