2015-2016 Larimer County Community Report

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%

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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

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26%

11%

Linda Hoffmann County Manager 970.498.7004 (direct)

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Cover Photo: Loveland Reservoir, Berthoud

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