2019 Approved Operating BudgetFISCAL YEAR2019 APPROVED
OPERATING BUDGET
Service Excellence for an Inspired Future.
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2019 Approved Budget
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a Distinguished
Budget Presentation Awarf to the City of Boulder, Colorado for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2018. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget doucment that meets
program creiteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communications
device. In addition to this award, the City of Boulder received Special Recognition for its success in integrating
information on the capital component of the budget.
This award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current budget continues to conform to program
requirements, and are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award.
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Mayor.......................................................................................................Suzanne Jones
Mayor Pro Tem..........................................................................................Aaron Brockett
Council Members.....................................................................................Jill Adler Grano
Cindy Carlisle
Lisa Morzel
Mirabai Kuk Nagle
Sam Weaver
Bob Yates
Mary Young
CITY OF BOULDERCITY COUNCIL
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CITY OF BOULDER 2019 ORGANIZATION CHART
Community
City Council
CITY
MANAGER
Jane
Brautigam
CITY
ATTORNEY
Tom
Carr
MUNICIPAL
JUDGE
Linda
Cooke
POLICY
ADVISOR
Carl
Castillo
CHIEF
FINANCIAL
ADVISOR
Bob
Eichem
DEPUTY
CITY MANAGER
Tanya
Ange
DEPUTY
CITY MANAGER
Mary Ann
Weideman
INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF
OPEN SPACE &
MOUNTAIN PARKS
Dan Burke
DIRECTOR OF
HOUSING &
HUMAN SERVICES
Kurt Firnhaber
DIRECTOR OF
ELECTRIC UTILITY
DEVELOPMENT
Steve Catanach
DIRECTOR OF PARKS
& RECREATION,
COMMUNITY
VITALITY
Yvette Bowden
POLICE CHIEF
Greg Testa
FIRE CHIEF
Michael
Calderazzo
DIRECTOR OF
PLANNING &
SUSTAINABILITY
Jim Robertson
ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
Chris Meschuk
CITY CLERK
Lynnette Beck
COURT
ADMINISTRATOR
James Cho
DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNICATION
Patrick
von Keyserling
DIRECTOR OF
LIBRARY & ARTS
David Farnan
CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER
Cheryl Pattelli
DIRECTOR OF
HUMAN
RESOURCES
Abbie Poniatowski
DIRECTOR OF
INNOVATION &
TECHNOLOGY
Julia Richman
ORGANIZATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
ASSIGNMENTS
CHIEF
SUSTAINABILITY
& RESILIENCE
OFFICER
Kendra Tupper
DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS -
TRANSPORTATION
Michael Sweeney
DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS -
UTILITIES
Jeff Arthur
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS
Maureen
Rait
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City Manager..........................................................................................................................................Jane S. Brautigam
City Attorney.........................................................................................................................................................Tom Carr
Municipal Judge..........................................................................................................................................Linda P. Cooke
Deputy City Manager......................................................................................................................Mary Ann Weideman
Deputy City Manager......................................................................................................................................Tanya Ange
Assistant City Manager...............................................................................................................................Chris Meschuk
Chief Financial Advisor....................................................................................................................................Bob Eichem
Chief Financial Officer..................................................................................................................................Cheryl Pattelli
City Clerk.......................................................................................................................................................Lynnette Beck
Director of Communication.............................................................................................................Patrick von Keyserling
Director of Community Vitality...................................................................................................................Yvette Bowden
Director of Electric Utility Development.....................................................................................................Steve Catanach
Fire Chief............................................................................................................................................Michael Calderazzo
Director of Human Resources................................................................................................................Abbie Poniatowski
Director of Housing & Human Services........................................................................................................Kurt Firnhaber
Director of Innovation & Technology...........................................................................................................Julia Richman
Director of Library & Arts..............................................................................................................................David Farnan
Municipal Court Administrator..........................................................................................................................James Cho
Interim Director of Open Space & Mountain Parks.........................................................................................Dan Burke
Director of Parks & Recreation....................................................................................................................Yvette Bowden
Director of Planning & Sustainability...........................................................................................................Jim Robertson
Police Chief.........................................................................................................................................................Greg Testa
Executive Director of Public Works............................................................................................................Maureen F. Rait
Director of Public Works for Transportation...........................................................................................Michael Sweeney
Director of Public Works for Utilities........................................................................................................Jeffrey M. Arthur
CITY OF BOULDERMANAGEMENT STAFF
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Executive Budget Officer……………………............................………………………...........................………… Kady Doelling
Senior Central Budget Analyst……………............................………………………......................…………………Gina Coluzzi
Senior Central Budget Analyst…………………............................………………......................………………..Hannah Combs
Central Budget Analyst………………………..........................……………………..........................………………Rachel Deckert
Central Budget Analyst……………………...........................……………………..........................………………….Phillip Pappas
City Attorney’s Office………………………............................……………………....................……………….Heather Hayward
City Clerk’s Office/City Council……………..............................…………...................……………………...Dianne Marshall
City Manager’s Office……………………............................……………………......................………………………….Ann Large
Communication..………………………….........................…………………….............................……………………Annie Zaruba
Community Vitality……………………….........................……………...…...............................…………………….Angie Naillon
Electric Utility Development…………................................................................................………………………..Heidi Joyce
Fire-Rescue…………………………………………………......................……...............................………………..Devin Billingsley
Human Resources…………………………………………......................…..............................…………………….Mike Giansanti
Housing & Human Services…………...……………......................………...............................……………………Tip Karasudhi
Innovation & Technology…………...……..…………….....................................................……………………………Beth Lemur
Municipal Court………………………………………........................…….................................………………………….Jean Grill
Open Space & Mountain Parks…………...…………...............................................…………………………..Lauren Kilcoyne
Parks & Recreation…………...………………………....................................................………………...…………….Jackson Hite
Planning & Sustainability………...……................................................................……………………………..Joanna Paradiso
Police……………………………………………….............................….................................………………………Bridget Pankow
Public Works - Development Services.................................…......................................…………………….Joanna Paradiso
Public Works - Support Services............................................…..................................…………………………….Maria Diaz
Public Works - Transportation…………….……………...........................……….......................………………….Graham Clark
Public Works - Utilities……………….……………………..........................……............................……………………….Ken Baird
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 | CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE……………….....................………………………...........................………… Pg. 15
Attachment A: Significant Changes.........................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 22
2 | CITYWIDE CONTEXT & STRATEGY………………...............…………………...........................….……… Pg. 27
General City Information.........................………...................…….…………...........................………… Pg. 28
Budget Philosophy & Process.................………...................…….…………...........................………… Pg. 31
Strategic & Long-Term Planning............………...................…….…………...........................………… Pg. 36
3 | SOURCES & USES……………...................……….............................………………...........................………… Pg. 39
Citywide Summary of Sources & Uses....................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 40
Citywide Sources (Revenues).........................…………….……...........……...........................………… Pg. 45
Citywide Uses (Expenditures)...................................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 55
4 | DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS…………..............................………………………...........................………… Pg. 61
City Attorney’s Office...................................................…………….…………............................………… Pg. 63
City Clerk’s Office...........................................................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 67
City Council.......................................................................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 71
City Manager’s Office...................................................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 75
Communication...............................................................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 81
Community Vitality.......................................................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 85
Electric Utility Development.......................................…………….…………...........................………… Pg. 87
Finance...............................................................................…………….…………..............................…….… Pg. 95
Fire-Rescue.......................................................................…………….………...…............................……… Pg. 101
General Governance....................................................…………….………….........................………… Pg. 107
Housing & Human Services............................................…………….…………..........................………… Pg. 111
Human Resources..........................................................…………….…………..........................………… Pg. 117
Innovation & Technology............................................…………….………….................................…… Pg. 121
Library & Arts..................................................................…………….…………................................…… Pg. 127
Municipal Court..............................................................…………….………….................................…… Pg. 133
Open Space & Mountain Parks................................…………….…………................................…… Pg. 137
Parks & Recreation........................................................…………….………….............................……… Pg. 143
Planning & Sustainability............................................…………….…………............................….…… Pg. 149
Police...................................................................................…………….…………............................……… Pg. 155
Public Works....................................................................…………….…………................................…… Pg. 161
5 | FUND FINANCIALS………………....................…………….............................….............................……… Pg. 171
General Fund..................................................................…………….………….........................…..……… Pg. 172
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund..............................................…………….…………..........................………… Pg. 174
Affordable Housing Fund...........................................…………….…………..........................………… Pg. 175
Airport Fund....................................................................…………….………….........................……..…… Pg. 176
Boulder Junction Access GID - Parking Fund......…………….………….........................…….…… Pg. 177
Boulder Junction Access GID - TDM Fund..............…………….………….........................………… Pg. 178
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Boulder Junction Improvement Fund.....................…………….……...............................….……… Pg. 179
Capital Development Fund.........................................…………….……...............................….……… Pg. 180
Capital Improvement - Community, Culture, Safety Tax Fund.............................………… Pg. 181
Climate Action Plan Fund............................................…………….……................................………… Pg. 182
Community Development Block Grant Fund.......…………….…….................................………… Pg. 183
Community Housing Assistance Program Fund...........…….……................................………… Pg. 184
Compensated Absences Fund....................................…………….……................................………… Pg. 185
Computer Replacement Fund....................................…………….…….................................………… Pg. 186
Downtown Commercial District Fund......................…………….……...............................………… Pg. 187
Equipment Replacement Fund...................................…………….……................................………… Pg. 189
Facility Renovation & Replacement Fund..............…………….……................................………… Pg. 191
Fleet Operations & Replacement Fund...................…………….……...............................………… Pg. 192
HOME Investment Partnership Grant Fund...........…………….……...............................………… Pg. 193
Library Fund.....................................................................…………….……...............................….……… Pg. 194
Lottery Fund.....................................................................…………….……................................………… Pg. 195
Open Space Fund...........................................................…………….……................................………… Pg. 196
Permanent Park & Recreation Fund.......................…………….……................................………… Pg. 197
Planning & Development Services Fund................…………….……...............................………… Pg. 198
Property & Casualty Insurance Fund.....................…….……….……...............................………… Pg. 199
Recreation Activity Fund.............................................…………….……................................………… Pg. 200
Stormwater/Flood Management Utility Fund....…………...……................................………… Pg. 202
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Fund......….……...............................………… Pg. 204
Telecommunications Fund...........................................…………….…....…...........................………… Pg. 205
Transit Pass GID Fund...................................................…………….…....…............................………… Pg. 206
Transportation Fund.....................................................…………….....……............................………… Pg. 208
Transportation Development Fund..........................…………….....……...........................………… Pg. 210
University Hill Commercial District Fund................…………....….……...........................………… Pg. 211
Wastewater Utility Fund.............................................…………....….…….............................………… Pg. 212
Water Utility Fund..........................................................…………....….……............................………… Pg. 214
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund..............…………….....……...........................….……… Pg. 216
6 | APPENDIX……………….........................................................…………….…....….............................………… Pg. 217
Budget Terms...................................................................…………….....…….............................………… Pg. 218
Fund Definitions..............................................................…………….....…….............................………… Pg. 221
Fees, Rates, & Charges.................................................…………….....……............................………… Pg. 225
Budget Policies................................................................…………….....……............................………… Pg. 235
Debt Service.....................................................................…………….....……............................………… Pg. 245
Budget Appropriation Ordinance............................…………….....……............................………… Pg. 251
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The City of Boulder’s 2019 Approved Budget contains a detailed description of how the city plans to invest available
resources into city operations in 2019. The 2019 Approved Budget has six main parts:
1 | City Manager’s Budget Message
The City Manager’s Budget Message is a transmittal letter to Boulder’s City Council and residents that
summarizes the contents of the 2019 Approved Budget. The transmittal letter includes an attachment that
details variances in the 2019 operating budget to the 2018 operating budget.
2 | Citywide Context and Strategy
This section provides a general overview of the City of Boulder including its history, describes the organization
of city operations, explains the city’s annual budget process, details the city’s accounting system and fund
structure, and explains the long-range financial planning strategies of the City of Boulder.
3 | Sources and Uses
The Sources and Uses section contains summary information of the 2019 Approved Budget, projected
revenues and budgeted expenditures. It shows all anticipated sources (revenues) by type and fund, provides
information on tax rates, shows budgeted uses (expenditures) by fund, and lists all interfund transfers.
4 | Department Overviews
Department Overviews describe the city’s operational structure and function, 2018 accomplishments, and
2019 key initiatives for each of the city’s individual departments. It includes details on significant changes
between the 2018 and 2019 budgets, as well as the detailed program budget for each department.
5 | Fund Financials
The Fund Financials section provides tables detailing the sources and uses of each of the city’s 36 funds, for
2017 actual, 2018 revised, 2019 approved, and 2020-2024 projected amounts.
6 | Appendix
•Budget Terms;
•Fund Definitions;
•Fees, Rates, & Charges, which summarizes proposed adjustments to city fees and the effect on revenues;
•Budget Policies, which provides an overview of the city’s financial and reserve policies;
•Debt Service, which lists the city’s debt service payments from 2019 to 2024, provides a combined
schedule of long-term debt, and provides computation of the legal debt margin for the last ten years;
and
• Budget Appropriation Ordinance.
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
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1 | CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Dear City Council members and Boulder residents,
I am pleased to present the 2019 Approved Budget. The $353.7 million budget reflects City Council-adopted
goals and was developed in accordance with the City Charter, city Financial Management Policies, Operating
Budget guiding principles, and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) guiding principles.
The City of Boulder is monitoring the local economy closely, and staff is recommending a conservative operating
budget that reflects our flattening retail sales tax revenues in 2017 and the projected modest increase in 2018
and 2019. The 2019 Approved Budget leverages on-going revenues and one-time dollars to support department
assessments, comprehensive planning and strategic capital investment to ensure a strong financial foundation.
Boulder has continued its responsive approach to the economy to enhance community resilience and is well-
prepared for the headwinds of flattening retail sales tax revenues and an economically constrained environment.
The annual budget of $353.7 million (excluding transfers) across all funds and areas represents a 9.1 percent
decrease in spending over 2018. The primary factor in this budget decrease is a $41.1 million decrease in capital
spending over 2018. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a six-year plan to maintain and improve the city’s
infrastructure. About 81 percent of the six-year CIP is allocated to repair, rehabilitation and enhancements for
existing public facilities. These capital investments are prioritized, and funds are set aside over time, to directly cover
the costs of planned projects. Capital spending changes based on maintenance schedules, needed upgrades, and
timing of new projects. These spending variances impact the total city budget in any given year. For these reasons,
the operating budget often better depicts year-to-year trends.
The operating budget of $283.2 million represents a 2.0 increase compared to 2018. This modest operating
increase includes important, strategic investments in the community, outlined in more detail in the budget memo.
These important investments are possible through strategic reductions within departments, eliminating 32.49
staff positions, implementing efficiencies in programs and services, reprioritizing city work plans, and by shifting
funding from the General Fund to other city sources. The thoughtful examination of department budgets enabled
staff to address the 2018 ongoing revenue shortfall and close the projected gap between ongoing revenues and
expenditures through 2020.
Strategic reductions for 2019 were informed by department analyses of constituent use, impacts to the community,
and by opportunities to reallocate and reprioritize funding. This approach enabled the city to make precision
adjustments at the department and program level rather than make across-the-board reductions in every area.
Reducing personnel costs and refining how we deliver services for 2019 are essential to maintaining long-term
financial sustainability. The budget reflects cost-control measures and synergies across the organization to maintain
our strong fiscal position.
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THE FINANCIAL CONTEXT FOR THE APPROVED BUDGET
This budget addresses community needs and priorities within the context of the current and projected city revenues.
There are reasons to proceed cautiously. Retail sales tax, which is nearly 80 percent of total Sales and Use Tax
revenue, has grown slowly and is up 1.9 percent over 2017. The 2019 Approved Budget projects retail sales
tax will continue to grow slowly and assumes a one percent increase above the 2018 end-of year projection of
one percent growth over 2017. Through June 2018, use tax revenues are up markedly over 2017. Most notably,
construction use tax is up 46.1 percent and business use tax is up 27.8 percent. While these results are positive, the
largest gains in city revenues are from one-time revenue sources, and in keeping with best practices, have been
allocated toward one-time expenses.
The 2019 General Fund Approved Budget increased 3.9 percent, or $5.9 million, more than the 2018 revised
budget. The sole reason for this increase is one-time spending doubling in 2019 to fund high-priority needs such as:
•Paying off the Hogan Pancost interfund loan;
•Phase II of the City of Boulder website redesign;
•Broadband implementation and outreach;
•Police Master Plan; and
•Operations and maintenance at Alpine Balsam hospital and garage facility.
Because retail sales tax trends indicate a slower-growth local economy next year, the budget makes substantial
reductions to the city’s General Fund and other sales tax supported funds’ ongoing budget. The recommendations
trim the General Fund ongoing budget by 3.7 percent and includes strategic recommendations to present a
balanced 2019 budget and close the General Fund structural funding gap through 2020 while the city continues
to explore its funding sources and efficiencies for near and long-term operations.
In addition to the personnel reductions, the printed community newsletter pilot, which began in 2016, will be
reduced from six mailed issues to four issues and supplemented by digital content on the city newsroom at
bouldercolorado.gov and other non-personnel expenses are included in the reductions. This budget also shifts
some funding allocations to reflect current needs and priorities, including: additional funding in the Library to
achieve their fiscally constrained Master Plan needs, additional staffing within the City Attorney’s Office; health
care savings applied toward staff retention strategies; economic vitality rebates for incubator and innovation
efforts; and health equity funding for Meals on Wheels.
The 2019 Approved Budget continues the goal of increasing General Fund reserves to 20 percent by 2020 and
prioritizes core government services while also supporting Boulder’s forward-thinking community by aligning city
revenues with community priorities and council-approved master plans. The budget ensures the city continues
to invest in the highest priority areas to deliver quality core services and to maintain current community assets to
support livability for residents and economic vibrancy.
While 2019 is a conservative budget, there are some positive indicators for the 2019 economy. Boulder’s
unemployment level of 2.7 percent in June 2018, compared to 2.6 percent in June 2017, is stable and comparable
with the state unemployment rate of 2.7 percent. This is an improvement of .03 percent from January 2018 and an
indicator of near full employment for the state and local economy.
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ALIGNING SPENDING WITH COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
I am proud to say that the 2019 Approved Budget aligns resources with council and community priorities. It continues
to be informed by the city’s strategic plan, department assessments and resident feedback from surveys, online
engagement tools, open houses and public meetings conducted throughout the year. This budget also was guided
by the Sustainability + Resilience Framework, in conjunction with the update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive
Plan.
SUSTAINABILITY + RESILIENCE FRAMEWORK
The City of Boulder continuously works to provide service excellence for an inspired future. The Sustainability
+ Resilience Framework guides budgeting and planning processes by providing consistent goals necessary to
achieve Boulder’s vision of a great community and the actions required to achieve them.
A complete list of reductions and new funding initiatives for 2019 are included in Attachment A (listed by
department). Below are some highlights under each of the core areas of interest to underscore the value of
Boulder’s Sustainability + Resilience Framework.
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2019 APPROVED BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Boulder Electric Utility – Since 2011, the City of Boulder has explored creating its own municipal electric as a
path to achieving its goals of 100 percent clean energy and an 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.
The city’s analysis shows that forming a municipal electric utility is one way to achieve its energy goals.
The 2019 Approved Budget includes funding to identify the costs and resources needed to:
1. Separation of the electric distribution system;
2. Acquisition of the existing electric distribution system assets;
3. Integrated power supply and transmission; and
4. Start‐up and ongoing operation and maintenance of an electric utility.
This budget allocation provides the money needed to for the steps above to inform the community in anticipation of
a November 2020 go/no‐go decision vote if Boulder should continue to pursue its own electric utility.
Climate Commitment – City of Boulder marijuana license holders are required to obtain 100 percent of their
electricity use from renewables. In 2015, the city-managed Energy Impact Offset Fund (EIOF) was established
to enable the city to catalyze local projects that more directly reduced and/or offset the marijuana industry’s
greenhouse gas emissions. To date, the city has billed the license holders a total of $511,408.
For 2019, the city has budgeted $350,000 of the EIOF revenue to support a private consultant to manage
implementation of the EIOF business plan. The balance of the EIOF revenues will be utilized directly for the EIOF
project(s) identified in the business plan.
Vision Zero – The city’s travel safety efforts seek to achieve the Transportation Master Plan Vision Zero objective
of no serious injury or fatal collisions. The multifaceted approach of evaluation, engineering, enforcement and
education (4-Es) is used to target areas and behaviors. Distracted and impaired driving/cycling/walking and
pedestrian and cyclist crashes remain a specific area of focus.
The 2019 Approved Budget allocates $18,020,930 across the budgets of the Boulder Police Department and
Public Works - Transportation Division to travel safety and Vision Zero.
Police Officer – The addition of an officer will help meet the needs of the community by helping prevent crime
and address the community need for increased officer presence to help provide a safer community. The addition
of this officer will also enable the department to meet the recommendations of the 2013 Master Plan to hire a total
of eight officers.
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Economic Vitality Rebates for incubator and innovation efforts – The flexible rebate program has
been funded at $350,000 and in 2017 spent just under $100,000. Because the funds are not fully utilized, the
department is shifting some of these dollars to support the Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
incubator program, that was funded as one time in 2018 and to the Boulder Chamber Innovation Venture.
EnerGov maintenance – EnerGov is the city’s new land management, permitting, licensing, and enforcement
system which integrates licensing, permitting, and enforcement applications across the city into a single system.
Family Resource Schools (FRS) Program sustainability – FRS is funded by the city’s General Fund,
Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant, program fees and
charitable donations. Projected budget shortfalls have been an ongoing issue over several years as funding has
remained flat from the city and BVSD and has been significantly reduced from the CDBG grant. Because of this,
grants and contract awards have been static or slightly decreasing while program personnel costs have been
rising. Increased the funding from the General Fund will allow the program to maintain in all existing schools.
North Central Boulder Community Plan & Alpine Balsam Area Plan – The city purchased the Alpine-
Balsam site in late 2015 and agreed to lease buildings back to Boulder Community Hospital (BCH) during the
transition to its new campus at Foothills and Arapahoe. BCH currently leases the main hospital, Medical Office
Pavilion and parking garage until May 31, 2019. The 2019 budget proposal is for maintenance and operation
expenses once BCH vacates the premises. All maintenance and operating expenses for the main hospital and
Medical Pavilion, including the parking garage and surrounding site will become the city’s responsibility. In
addition to monthly expenses to preserve the building, the Approved Budget includes the cost to decommission the
buildings.
Library feasibility study – The Civic Area Plan and the pending 2018 Master Plan recommend activation
of the theater and gallery. The master plan also proposes expanding the space in the north building allocated
to partners and BLDG61. There has also been interest from outside groups to expand the north building into a
performing arts center. An assessment including review of flood regulations is needed to determine if it is feasible
to renovate (or expand) the north building to meet BPL’s programmatic goals. Building code and flood regulations
will dictate the level of investment that can be made on the site and in the building.
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Website redesign – Bouldercolorado.gov is the city’s primary platform for sharing information with the community.
The current website was launched five years ago and must be redesigned to be customer service‐driven, optimized
for business processes and easier to navigate and use. In May 2018, the city engaged a consultant to develop
a blueprint for a new city website, a more versatile organization of information, based on user research, testing
and input from internal and external customers. 2019 funding is proposed to implement this blueprint through a
website redesign. Funding will support change management, process improvement, design, content migration, and
development work involved with a redesign.
Broadband – Building a true fiber backbone throughout Boulder will serve as a catalyst for many future
investments and is a critical step in facilitating achievement of the vision to provide a world-class community
telecommunications infrastructure to Boulder for the 21st century and beyond.
Broadband connectivity is a critical infrastructure service for quality of modern life, as is the case with roads, water,
sewer and electricity. Based on the project’s guiding principles, a backbone would be the first step to facilitate
multiple future options for connectivity and access for every home, business, non-profit organization, government
entity and place of education to access a fast, affordable, and secure connection.
Shifting funding sources – Several departments that receive funding from the General Fund are also supported
by other funding sources. Due to this constrained environment, these departments proposed shifting General Fund
expenses to more sustainable funding sources. This includes shifting Parks and Recreation funds to their other two
funds as well as shifting Planning & Sustainability (P&S) costs to the Climate Action Plan (CAP) tax and the Planning
& Development Services (P&DS) fund.
Health Care – For the second year in a row, the city received a flat rate increase in health care. For 2019 and
ongoing, these savings will be repurposed to address retention efforts throughout the city and assist in any total
compensation changes.
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BeHeard Boulder – The city launched an online engagement platform, Be Heard Boulder, in March 2018 to
allow individuals to provide input on policy decisions from their computers or phones, supporting more accessible
and inclusive public participation. The 2019 goal is to double the number of projects featured and hit specific
growth targets in unique views, registration and “engaged” participants.
Meals on Wheels – Each year the Housing & Human Services Department awards a $75,000 subsidy to Meals
on Wheels to provide lunch and weekly dinner meals at the senior centers. Beginning in 2019, the funding source
of this contract will shift from the General Fund to the Health Equity Program within the Sugar Sweetened Beverage
Tax Fund.
Human Relations Commission (HRC) grant funding – In 2018, city council approved one‐time additional
funding of $30,000 to expand community cultural and inclusion grants and HRC community work. The 2019
budget would extend the $30,000 one‐time support to the HRC, bringing the total ongoing budget to $61,000
for grantmaking, community outreach and inclusion events.
Library elimination of fees – In recent years, the industry trends has been to eliminate late fees as these fees
disproportionately affect lower income and disadvantaged patrons. This budget recommends eliminating these
fees.
Volunteer Management System – This request is for an Enterprise Wide Volunteer Management Software
System which will facilitate the administrative work of managing volunteer data allowing for organization wide
utilization of volunteers, not only in times of disaster or crisis, but also in support of creating organizational capacity
and enhancing community engagement.
CONCLUSION
City departments approached the 2019 budget process in a thoughtful and strategic manner that continues to
deliver essential services to the community and embraces Boulder’s vision for a sustainable future. As a result, the
2019 Approved Budget represents a conservative spending plan that supports community priorities while aligning
expenditures with projected revenues to ensure the city is able to meet future community needs.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane S. Brautigam
City Manager
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ATTACHMENT A: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE
City Attorney's Office Total 31,286$ (0.30) 3,450$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (150,094)$ (1.30) -$ -
Eliminate outside legal consulting funds (28,277)$ - -$ -
Eliminate Paralegal I - standard position (21,663) (0.30) - -
Eliminate Paralegal II - standard position (80,154) (1.00) - -
Reduce temporary law clerks personnel expense to be more in line with actual
spending (20,000) - - -
Investment Total 181,380$ 1.00 3,450$ -
Add additional Assistant City Attorney I 90,690$ 1.00 3,450$ -
Add additional Assistant City Attorney I for Utilities Division 90,690 1.00 - -
Reallocate Law Clerk salary and reallocate salaries to temporary wages - (1.00) - -
61,529$ 1.00 140,948$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (6,517)$ - -$ -
Eliminate various non personnel expenses for cell phones, computer replacement
business travel, and telecom charges (2018 Reduction)(6,517)$ - - -
Investment Total 68,046$ 1.00 140,948$ -
Convert fixed-term Administrative Specialist II to standard ongoing position 68,046$ 1.00 -$ -
Budget for biennial elections and campaign financing reimbursements - - 140,948 -
City Manager's Office Total (14,735)$ (1.88) (289,072)$ (1.00)
General Fund
Reduction Total (142,785)$ (1.88) (289,072)$ (1.00)
Salary savings on underfilled positions -$ - (145,000)$ -
Eliminate Community Coordinator - standard position (2018 Reduction)(84,941) (0.88) - -
Eliminate Chief Resilience Officer - fixed-term position (2018 Reduction)- - (144,072) (1.00)
Eliminate Management Fellow - standard position (2018 Reduction)(57,844) (1.00) - -
Investment Total 128,050$ - -$ -
2019 Growing Up Boulder partnership for engagement between the city and school-
aged children 61,800$ - -$ -
Citywide volunteer appreciation event 10,000 - - -
Enterprise-wide volunteer management system software subscription 36,250 - - -
Renewal of annual license and support for Be Heard Boulder online engagement
platform 20,000 - - -
-$ - 721,970$ -
General Fund
Investment Total -$ - 721,970$ -
Pay off interfund loan for Hogan Pancost land purchase -$ - 721,970$ -
Communication Total (15,000)$ - 205,904$ 1.00
General Fund
Reduction Total (15,000)$ - (90,000)$ -
Closed captioning - shift funding source to PEG dollars -$ - (60,000)$ -
Downgrade Communication Manager to Communication Specialist II (15,000) - - -
Reduce frequency of Community Newsletter from bimonthly to quarterly - - (30,000) -
Investment Total -$ - 229,268$ 0.25
Communication Specialist – Extend 2-year fixed-term position including associated
operating costs -$ - 29,268$ 0.25
Phase II of City of Boulder website redesign project - - 200,000 -
Community Housing Assistance Program Fund
Investment Total -$ - 32,874$ 0.37
Communication Specialist – Extend 2-year fixed-term position including associated
operating costs -$ - 32,874$ 0.37
Affordable Housing Fund
Investment Total -$ - 33,762$ 0.38
Communication Specialist – Extend 2-year fixed-term position including associated
operating costs -$ - 33,762$ 0.38
Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
City Clerk Total
Citywide Total
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ATTACHMENT A: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(90,558)$ (1.00) 512,237$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (250,058)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate Administrative Specialist II - standard position (50,058)$ (1.00) -$ -
Reduce and repurpose Flexible Rebate Program (200,000) - - -
Investment Total 68,750$ - 89,615$ -
Boulder Chamber's Innovation Venture - repurpose portion of the EV Rebate
program to fund 2nd year of this program -$ - 10,000$ -
Boulder SBDC Advanced Industry Incubator - repurpose portion of the EV Rebate
program to continue funding this program on ongoing basis following its initial
funding in 2017 and 2018
50,000 - - -
Continue pilot Hill employee EcoPass program - - 79,615 -
Ongoing software applications support for Community Vitality parking systems
through MOU with I&T 18,750 - - -
Downtown Commercial District Fund
Investment Total 90,750$ - 422,622$ -
Downtown Boulder (CAGID and BID) employee EcoPass program participant and
cost increases -$ - 422,622$ -
Ongoing software applications support for Community Vitality parking systems
through MOU with I&T 18,750 - - -
Parking & Access Revenue and Control System (PARCS) ongoing equipment
service agreement 72,000 - - -
(178,623)$ (1.30) -$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (185,202)$ (1.30) -$ -
Eliminate Accountant - standard position (88,172)$ (1.00) -$
Eliminate Revenue and Licensing Officer - standard position (38,030) (0.30) - -
Reduce temporary employee funding for closed sworn pension plan administration (59,000) - - -
Investment Total 6,579$ - -$ -
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software 6,579 - - -
(403,000)$ (1.00) -$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (403,000)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate Code Enforcement/Investigations - standard position (128,000)$ (1.00) -$ -
Extend fleet replacement cycle and apparatus replacement life-cycles (205,000) - - -
Reduce non-personnel expenses such as office supplies, consulting and
administrative staff training (70,000) - - -
-$ - 93,000$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (126,000)$ - -$ -
Reduce transfer to Convention & Visitors Bureau (126,000)$ - -$ -
Investment Total 126,000$ - 93,000$ -
Operation and management of citywide events 126,000$ - 93,000$ -
(522,479)$ (4.00) 103,300$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (622,479)$ (4.00) (76,700)$ -
Sell bus and contract out bus service for senior services and other city events -$ - (76,700)$ -
Eliminate Administrative Specialist - standard position (71,500) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Deputy Director of Human Services - standard position (158,100) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Planning Project Manager - standard position (94,700) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Senior Services Social Trips Program (35,420) - - -
Eliminate Strategic Initiatives Manager - standard position (125,000) (1.00) - -
Reduce department-wide non-personnel expenses (34,500) - - -
Reduce consulting and office supplies (28,259) - - -
Shift subsidy for Senior Services - Meals on Wheels from General Fund to Sugar
Sweetened Beverage Tax Fund (75,000) - - -
Investment Total 100,000$ - 180,000$ -
Contingency for severe weather sheltering in the event it is not provided by non-
profits -$ - 180,000$ -
Increase funding for Family Resource Schools (FRS) Program 70,000 - - -
Provide ongoing funding for Human Relations Commission (HRC) grants 30,000 - - -
Fire-Rescue Total
General Governance Total
Housing & Human Services Total
Community Vitality Total
Finance Total
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ATTACHMENT A: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
193,280$ (1.00) -$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (181,720)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate Benefits Specialist - standard position (77,320)$ (1.00) -$ -
Reduce employee recognition events and miscellaneous purchased services to be in
line with actual spending (104,400) - - -
Investment Total 399,125$ 0.37 -$ -
Repurpose health care savings for citywide retention efforts 375,000$ - -$ -
Reallocate staff from Parks and Recreation to Human Resources 24,125 0.37 - -
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund
Reduction Total (24,125)$ (0.37) -$ -
Reallocate staff from Parks and Recreation to Human Resources (24,125)$ (0.37) -$ -
Innovation & Technology Total (384,480)$ (2.00) 250,000$ 1.00
General Fund
Reduction Total (384,480)$ (2.00) -$ -
Eliminate Applications Support Manager - standard position (151,000)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate System Administrator - standard position (121,580) (1.00) - -
Eliminate temporary staff (8,000) - - -
Reduce various non-personnel expenses such as consulting, subscriptions and cell
phones (85,900) - - -
Reduce number of interns (18,000) - - -
Investment Total -$ - 250,000$ 1.00
Broadband Project Manager - new 2-year fixed-term position and associated
operating funding for engagement activities -$ - 250,000$ 1.00
Library & Arts: Arts Division Total (55,870)$ - 250,000$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (55,870)$ - -$ -
Eliminate creative economy and cultural research projects (14,935)$ - -$ -
Eliminate all contingency budgets (26,435) - - -
Eliminate new pilot programs (13,000) - - -
Reduce public events budget (1,500) - - -
Investment Total -$ - 250,000$ -
Facility Based Arts and Cultural Grant Pilot Program -$ - 250,000$ -
535,191$ 2.75 190,000$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (6,000)$ - -$ -
Eliminate library catalog app subscription (6,000)$ - -$ -
Investment Total 441,191$ 2.75 190,000$ -
Creative Technologist – convert fixed-term to vacant standard position 85,000$ - -$ -
Deep cleaning, maintenance and replacement of library furniture used by the public 75,000 - - -
Main Library North Building Renovation Feasibility Assessment - General Fund
Library Reserve - - 105,000 -
Achieve fiscally constrained funding model in Library Master Plan 281,191 2.75 85,000 -
Repurpose savings from Convention & Visitors Bureau to the Library 126,000 TBD - -
Library Fund
Investment Total 100,000$ - -$ -
Increase Library collection and materials available to patrons 100,000$ - -$ -
Human Resources Total
Library & Arts: Library Division Total
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ATTACHMENT A: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(90,167)$ (1.00) (22,901)$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (90,167)$ (1.00) (22,901)$ -
Eliminate Deputy Court Clerk - standard position (64,857)$ (1.00) -$ -
Reduce postage, collections, equipment replacement due to efficiencies - - (22,901) -
Eliminate miscellaneous non personnel expenses such as postage, purchased
services, food, credit card processing fees, etc. (2018 Reduction)(25,310) - - -
Open Space & Mountain Parks Total 735,229$ - (113,882)$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total -$ - (113,882)$ -
Reduce the subsidy from the General Fund to the Open Space Fund -$ - (113,882)$ -
Open Space Fund
Investment Total 735,229$ - -$ -
Reallocate from CIP to operating for interim campus lease payment 715,000$ - -$ -
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software and
extension of a fixed term position 20,229 - - -
(320,676)$ (3.25) (40,363)$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (669,829)$ - (40,363)$ -
Reduce the subsidy from the General Fund to Recreation Activity Fund by eliminating
vacant positions that are funded through the subsidy (187,271)$ - (40,363)$ -
Reductions due to operational efficiencies and realigning budget with historical
spending patterns (133,405) - - -
Shift Fleet costs for Park Operations and Forestry to .25 Sales Tax Fund (349,153) - - -
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund
Investment Total 349,153$ - -$ -
Shift Fleet costs for Park Operations and Forestry to .25 Sales Tax Fund 349,153$ - -$ -
Recreation Activity Fund
Reduction Total -$ (3.25) -$ -
Reduce the subsidy from the General Fund to Recreation Activity Fund by eliminating
vacant positions that are funded through the subsidy -$ (3.25) -$ -
(144,573)$ (2.00) 585,240$ 3.44
General Fund
Reduction Total (343,128)$ (2.00) (83,195)$ -
Eliminate Deputy Director for Planning - standard position (149,321)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate Urban Designer - standard position (112,000) (1.00) - -
Reallocate a larger portion of Planning Director Position to the P&DS Fund (46,346) - - -
Reallocate climate commitment budget to CAP Tax Fund and Trash Tax - - (50,000) -
Reallocate larger portion of Chief Sustainability Officer to the CAP Tax Fund - - (33,195) -
Reallocate larger portion of Senior Environmental Planner to dedicated Trash Tax in
General Fund (35,461) - - -
Investment Total -$ - 68,083$ 1.00
Associate Planner for Comprehensive Planning - extend fixed-term position -$ - 68,083$ 1.00
Planning & Development Services Fund
Investment Total 198,555$ - 192,157$ 2.44
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software and
extension of a fixed term position 152,209$ - 47,295$ 0.44
Special Planning Projects Staffing (Administrative Specialist) - extend fixed-term
position - - 81,189 1.00
Special Planning Projects Staffing (Planner I) - extend fixed-term position - - 63,673 1.00
Reallocate a larger portion of Planning Director Position to the P&DS Fund 46,346 - - -
Climate Action Plan Tax Fund
Investment Total -$ - 408,195$ -
Solar Project Support for the Energy Impact Offset Fund for implementation of new
solar projects -$ - 350,000$ -
Reallocate larger portion of Chief Sustainability Officer to the CAP Tax Fund - - 33,195 -
Reallocate climate commitment budget to CAP Tax Fund and Trash Tax - - 25,000 -
Municipal Court Total
Parks & Recreation Total
Planning & Sustainability Total
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ATTACHMENT A: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(543,105)$ (3.50) 180,013$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (660,712)$ (4.50) (84,965)$ -
Eliminate Dispatch Supervisor - standard position (89,465)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate HR/Training Administrative I -standard position (53,410) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Maintenance Person - standard position (51,137) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Photo Radar Process Server - standard positions - (1.50) (84,965) -
Savings created by vacancies due to turnover, retirement, etc.(466,700) - - -
Investment Total 117,607$ 1.00 264,978$ -
Electronic Ticket Writers 21,987$ - 109,178$ -
Police Officer - new standard position 89,699 1.00 5,800 -
Update to 2013 Police Master Plan - - 150,000 -
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software 5,921 - - -
752,732$ - 1,583,290$ 1.66
General Fund
Reduction Total (517,781)$ - -$ -
General reduction in non personnel expenses (40,000)$ - -$ -
Reallocate funding for a temporary position that assists with FAM CIP project
management to the Facilities Renovation and Replacement Fund (52,000) - - -
Remove contingency funding for general fund equipment replacement (34,326) - - -
Remove funding for leased off space that is no longer required (391,455) - - -
Investment Total 195,200$ - 1,402,248$ -
Facility operations & maintenance at Alpine-Balsam Buildings (Hospital and Medical
Pavilion)-$ - 807,000$ -
Facility operations & maintenance at Alpine-Balsam parking garage 28,000 - 397,000 -
Radio operations & maintenance and replacement of infrastructure 167,200 - - -
Chautauqua Access Management Plan (CAMP) - Program operations & revenue - - 198,248 -
Facilities Renovation and Replacement Fund
Investment Total 52,000$ - -$ -
Reallocate funding for a temporary position that assists with FAM CIP project
management to the Facilities Renovation and Replacement Fund 52,000$ - -$ -
Planning & Development Services Fund
Investment Total 228,313$ - 80,851$ 0.75
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ 9,909$ 0.09
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software and
extension of a fixed term position 228,313 - 70,942 0.66
Transportation Fund
Investment Total 375,000$ - 50,646$ 0.46
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ - 50,646$ 0.46
Funding for removal and replacement of trees infected by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
within Public Works - Transportation properties 375,000 - - -
Water Fund
Investment Total 260,000$ - 27,525$ 0.25
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ - 27,525$ 0.25
Recycle waste materials from utility excavations for use as road base material 150,000 - - -
Valve maintenance in the water distribution system 110,000 - - -
Wastewater Fund
Investment Total -$ - 11,010$ 0.10
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ - 11,010$ 0.10
Stormwater/Flood Fund
Investment Total 160,000$ - 11,010$ 0.10
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ - 11,010$ 0.10
Transient camp cleanup costs along drainageways 160,000 - - -
Police Total
Public Works Total
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2 | CITYWIDE CONTEXT & STRATEGY
General City Information
•History of Boulder & City Government
•Tourism, Arts, & Culture
•Education & Business Trends
•Population Growth
•Demographics
•Environmental Stewardship
•Awards & Recognitions
Budget Philosophy & Process
•Budget Philosophy
•Budget Basics
•Budget Process
•Schedule of Budget Process by Month
•Budget Amendments
•Fund Accounting
Strategic & Long-Term Planning
•Strategic Planning
•Long-term Financial Planning
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History of Boulder & City Government
The Boulder Valley was first the home of Native Americans, primarily the Southern Arapaho tribe who maintained a
village near Haystack Mountain north of Boulder. Ute, Cheyenne, Comanche, and Sioux were occasional visitors
to the area. Gold seekers established the first non-native settlement in Boulder County on October 17, 1858 at
Red Rocks, near the entrance to Boulder Canyon. Less than a year later, on February 10, 1859, the Boulder City
Town Company was organized by A.A. Brookfield, the first president, and 56 shareholders. The city became a
supply base for miners going into the mountains in search of gold and silver, with residents providing miners with
equipment, agricultural products, housing, and transportation, as well as gambling and drinking establishments.
Boulder City was part of the Nebraska Territory until February 28, 1861, when the U.S. Congress created the
Territory of Colorado. As development continued, the town of Boulder was incorporated and local government
formalized in November 1871, four years after Boulder was designated the county seat. Today, the city of Boulder
has a Council-Manager form of government. Under this form of government, the elected nine-member City Council
sets the policies for the operation of the Boulder government while the administrative responsibilities of the city rest
with the Council-appointed City Manager. The City Council also appoints the City Attorney and the Municipal
Judge. The City Council selects both a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem from among the council members, both of
whom serve two-year terms. City Council members are elected at-large and are non-partisan.
In 1873, railroad service came to Boulder and tracks were laid to provide service south to Golden, east to Denver
and west to the mining camps, expanding the city’s economic and social reach. As the years passed, Boulder
became known as a community with a prosperous economy, a comprehensive educational system, and well-
maintained residential neighborhoods; a reputation that continues today.
Tourism, Arts, & Culture
As a precursor to Boulder’s position as a top tourist destination, Boulder was approved in 1897 as a site for a
Chautauqua (a traveling show that provided education combined with entertainment). Boulder residents voted
to issue bonds to buy the land, paving the way for the now familiar Chautauqua auditorium to be built. Tourism
continued to dominate the Boulder economy for the next 40 years, including the opening of the Hotel Boulderado
in January 1, 1909.
In addition to these two iconic institutions, Boulder today hosts a Chamber Orchestra, a Philharmonic Orchestra,
Symphony Orchestra, and a Ballet. It is the home of the Dairy Center for the Arts, Colorado Light Opera, Museum
of Contemporary Art, and over 30 art galleries. There are also a number of cultural events throughout the year,
including the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Colorado Music Festival, Boulder Creek Festival, Boulder International
Film Festival, and Boulder Outdoor Cinema. Beyond cultural offerings, the city has a thriving restaurant scene with
over 350 restaurants, 20-plus breweries, five distilleries and four wineries.
GENERAL CITY INFORMATION
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GENERAL CITY INFORMATION
Education & Business Trends
Boulder’s first schoolhouse, the first in the territory, was built in 1860 at the southwest corner of Walnut and 15th
Street. In 1874, Boulder was selected as the location for the University of Colorado (CU). Less than a century later,
during World War II, CU played an important role in the war effort, hosting the U.S. Navy’s Japanese language
school, allowing a growing number of young men and women from around the country to become acquainted with
the city. Boulder’s academic reputation has continued to today. The city is currently the home to major federal labs,
a world-class research university, a highly educated population, and a strong entrepreneurial force that creates
a vibrant and sustainable economy. Major industries include aerospace, bioscience, software, natural products,
renewable energy, and tourism. This diversity has contributed to Boulder’s relatively robust local economy. The
area’s unemployment rate trends lower than the state and national rates and local real estate values remained
relatively stable during most of the national housing market downturn.
Population Growth
Following World War II, Boulder’s population increased significantly: from 1950-1972 the population grew from
20,000 to 72,000, spurred, in part, by the completion of the Denver-Boulder turnpike. In response to this rapid
growth, Boulder began a period of infill and re-use of standing structures that continues to present. This includes the
purchase of thousands of acres of open space beginning in 1967, the adoption of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive
Plan in 1970, passage of the building height restriction ordinance in 1972, and the residential growth management
ordinance in 1977. In addition, the Historic Preservation Code, which preserves significant portions of the city’s
past while encouraging the rehabilitation of its historic buildings, was passed in September 1974.
Demographic Characteristics
Population 108,707 (1)
Median Age 28.5 (2)
Median Education 73% with Bachelor's degree or +(2)
Median Family Income $113,391 (2)
Median Household Income $70,158 (1)
Per Capita Income $40,037 (2)
Median Sales Price - Detatched Home $860,000 (1)
Median Rent $1,313 (2)
% of Population in Poverty 22.0%(2)
Unemployment Rate 2.7%(3)
(1) City of Boulder Community Profile
(2) American Community Survey
(3) Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2017)
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Environmental Stewardship
Boulder today continues the tradition of remaking itself into a more environmentally sustainable and healthy
community. The city became the first in the United States to tax itself to raise funds specifically for the acquisition,
management, and maintenance of Open Space. Today, Boulder has over 300 miles of public hiking and biking
trails, and its mountain parks and open space holdings receive well over five million visits per year. Boulder was
also one of the first places in the nation to offer curbside recycling and was the first city in the U.S. to mandate
a residential green building code. The city adopted Zero Waste principles in 2005 and passed a municipal
carbon tax in 2008 to counteract global warming. In 2011, voters continued to demonstrate their dedication to
protecting the environment, approving ballot initiatives to authorize and fund exploration of the potential creation
of a municipal electric utility, as well as further exploration related to solutions to providing a cleaner and greener
electric supply. Most recently the City Council has reaffirmed the city’s climate commitment and is continuing to
pursue strategies to achieve this goal.
Awards & Recognitions
The city has received numerous and varied awards including, but not limited to: Best Small Cities in the U.S. (National
Geographic Traveler 2018), Beer City to Watch (Food & Wine 2018), Top Destinations on the Rise (Expedia 2018),
America’s Most Artistic Towns (Expedica 2018), 8 Most Underrated Cities in America (Jetsetter 2018), Top 13
Cycling Cities in the U.S. (Travel Channel 2018), The Happiest City in the U.S. (National Geographic 2017), #1 -
Top 10 Fittest Cities in the U.S. (Self 2017), #1 - 2017 Bloomberg Brain Concentration Index (Bloomberg 2017),
Most Breweries Per Capita (Datafiniti 2017), and 12 Most Dog-Friendly Towns in the West (Sunset 2017).
GENERAL CITY INFORMATION
Junior Ranger Program
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BUDGET PHILOSOPHY & PROCESS
Budget Philosophy
Municipal budgets serve a number of important functions. In addition to laying out a basic spending plan for the
city, allocating resources to meet the diverse needs of the community, Boulder’s budget:
•Is a principal policy and management tool for the city’s administration, reflecting and defining the annual
work program;
•Provides a framework for the city to accomplish its vision: “service excellence for an inspired future”; and
•Reflects core city values of customer service, respect, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
The city takes seriously its responsibility to the community as a steward of public funds, which is likewise reflected
in its philosophy and approach to the budget process. The City of Boulder holds itself to the standard of providing
high-quality services at reasonable cost. The city also prides itself on being a progressive community, willing to
challenge the status quo and operate on the “cutting edge.” City staff have accepted these interrelated challenges,
developing the budget within the context of searching for creative solutions for the efficient and effective delivery
of city services. As such, the budget:
•Is based on timely, consistent and clearly-articulated policies;
•Is realistic and includes adequate resources to meet assigned work programs;
•Is a cooperative, citywide effort grounded in teamwork, excellent communication, community outreach,
and a commitment to excellence; and
•Emphasizes measures to improve the productivity and effectiveness of service delivery to residents.
Budget Basis
Budgets are prepared on a modified accrual basis except for outstanding encumbrances, which are budgeted as
expenditures. Simply, this means obligations of the city are budgeted as expenditures, but revenues are recognized
only when they are measurable and available. “Measurable” means the amount of the transaction can be
determined and “available” means collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to
pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are generally recorded when a liability is incurred.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) shows the status of the city’s finances on the basis of generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In most cases, the CAFR conforms to the way the city also prepares the
budget. One exception is compensated absences (accrued but unused vacation or sick leave), which are treated
slightly differently in the budget and in the CAFR.
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Budget Process
The city operates on an annual budget process with a fiscal year running in tandem with the calendar year. The
coming year’s budget is adopted by December 1 as provided by the city charter. In years where new initiatives are
launched and other unique circumstances become apparent after annual budget approval, additional adjustments
to the base budget may be brought forward for council consideration. Once adopted, within the parameters of
policy guidelines, departments are given full spending authority for their budgets.
The City of Boulder Charter establishes the budget process time line. The development schedule is designed to fit
within the charter mandate and to allow for active and early participation by the City Council, with an emphasis
on public input. The city’s budget is developed throughout the year, but the bulk of the effort occurs during a nine-
month period beginning in February and ending in October.
• In February, the city begins developing five-year revenue projections along with preliminary cost projections.
• In April/May, Council is updated on the approved budget and current economic conditions. At this time,
policy issues are presented and council provides budget development direction for the City Manager’s
consideration. The city then compiles the budget guidelines manual, which provides the basis for the
development of each department’s budget.
• Departments begin developing their detailed budgets including any relevant capital budgets with review
by boards or commissions, where appropriate.
• In June/July, the City Manager and Executive Budget Team review department budgets and meet with staff
to discuss the proposals submitted by departments.
• In August, City Council holds a study session to review the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• In September, the City Manager’s Recommended Budget is made available to the public and presented to
the City Council during a study session.
• In October, the budget and annual appropriation ordinances for the coming fiscal year are adopted
during public hearings. The public is given the opportunity to comment on the Recommended Budget
during October Council meetings.
• The Approved Budget document is printed and made available to staff and the public before the beginning
of the new fiscal year.
BUDGET PHILOSOPHY & PROCESS
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
*
*
** *
*
***
SCHEDULE OF BUDGET PROCESS BY MONTH
Prior Year Budget Update
and Revenue Outlook
Council Budget Study
Session and Revenue
Update
Budget Guidelines
and Targets Issued
Departments
Submit Budget
First Budget
Supplemental
Council Budget Hearings
and Public Input
Statutory Deadline for
Adopting the Annual
Budget
Council Budget and
Revenue Update and
Second Budget
Supplemental
City Projects Revenue
Budget Strategy and
Guidelines Developed
Executive Budget Team
Meetings and Budget
Decisions
Council Review of
Revenue and Ballot
Issues Council Operating
and Capital
Budget Study
Sessions
BUDGET PHILOSOPHY & PROCESS
Budget Amendments
There are opportunities during the fiscal year for changes to the annual appropriation approved by City Council. The
first is the “Carryover and First Budget Supplemental,” typically adopted in May, which re-appropriates funds from
the previous year for projects or obligations that were approved but not completed during the year. Appropriations
may also be changed during the “Second Budget Supplemental” in November. In line with the city’s budget
philosophy that, with the exception of emergency situations, appropriations should only be considered during
comprehensive budget review processes, most of the requested adjustments in the second supplemental are funded
by new revenues or grants. However, in years where new initiatives are launched or other unique circumstances
become apparent after the annual budget approval, additional adjustments may be brought forward for council
consideration.
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Fund Accounting
The City of Boulder uses funds to budget and report on its financial position and the results of its operations.
Fund accounting is designed to demonstrate legal compliance and to aid financial management by segregating
transactions related to certain government functions or activities. Funds are classified into three categories:
governmental, proprietary and fiduciary. Each category, in turn, is divided into separate fund types.
• Governmental funds are used to account for all or most of a government’s general activities, including
the collection and disbursement of earmarked monies (special revenue funds), the acquisition or construction
of general fixed assets (capital project funds), and the servicing of general long-term debt (debt service
funds). The General Fund is used to account for all activities of the general government, not accounted for
in another fund.
• Proprietary funds are used to account for activities like those found in the private sector and where the
determination of net income is necessary or useful to sound financial administration. Goods or services
from such activities can be provided either to outside parties (enterprise funds) or to other departments or
agencies primarily within the government (internal service funds). The city applies all applicable Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements, issued prior to November 30, 1989, and General
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements since that date in accounting and reporting for its
proprietary operations.
• Fiduciary funds are used to account for assets held on behalf of outside parties, including other
governments, or on behalf of other funds within the government. When these assets are held under the
terms of a formal trust agreement, a pension trust fund must be used. Agency funds are generally used to
account for assets the government holds on behalf of others as their agent.
A complete list of funds is detailed in the Appendix. In addition, the following chart shows how City of Boulder
funds are related.
BUDGET PHILOSOPHY & PROCESS
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BUDGET PHILOSOPHY & PROCESS
Fiduciary Funds
General Fund Capital Project
Funds Enterprise Funds Internal Service
Funds Pension Trust Fund
Capital
Development Open Space Library Permanent Park &
Recreation Water Utility Telecommunication Police Pension
Lottery
Sugar-Sweetened
Beverage
Distribution Tax
Boulder Junction
Access GID TDM
Boulder Junction
Improvement Wastewater Utility Property & Casualty
Insurance Fire Pension
Planning &
Development
Services
Airport Recreation Activity Capital
Improvement: CCS
Stormwater/Flood
Management Utility
Workers'
Compensation
Insurance
Affordable Housing Transportation
Community
Development Block
Grant
Downtown
Commercial District
Compensated
Absences
Community Housing
Assistance Program
Transportation
Development Climate Action Plan University Hill
Commercial District
Fleet Operations &
Replacement
.25 Cent Sales Tax Transit Pass GID HOME Investment
Partnership Grant
Boulder Junction
Access GID Parking
Computer
Replacement
Boulder Municipal
Property Authority
General Obligation
Debt Service
Equipment
Replacement
Facility Renovation
& Replacement
Proprietary Funds
City of Boulder Fund Accounting
Governmental Funds
Special Revenue Funds
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Strategic Planning
The Boulder community has long been a leader in collaborative strategic planning and proactive long-term financial
planning. The city developed a Sustainability + Resilience Framework and a Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
that aligns with that framework. Through the adoption of a Sustainability + Resilience Framework, the city has
identified several outcomes necessary for Boulder’s vision of a great community. The seven outcomes are:
STRATEGIC & LONG-TERM PLANNING
The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, Department Master Plans and Strategic Plans, and Subcommunity or
Area Plans are then developed to align with and support the achievement of these outcomes. Together, they
inform development standards, fiscal policies, financial policies, and resource allocation through the annual
budget process. Through 2017, the Library, Public Works Department, Finance Department and City Manager’s
Office have worked to develop strategic or master plans, which identify goals and strategies and inform future
programs and investments. Management is committed to better considering and incorporating future financial
impacts of proposed goals and strategies during the planning process to ensure plans align with available and
future resources.
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STRATEGIC & LONG-TERM PLANNING
Long-Term Financial Planning
The City of Boulder has focused on long-term financial planning and developing and implementing policy changes
that positively impact long-term financial sustainability. Like other municipalities, revenue fluctuations, coupled
with cost increases, have impaired the city’s current and future ability to provide core municipal services. This has
resulted in challenging annual budget processes and projections of widening funding gaps into the future. Factors
influencing these projections are not unique to Boulder and include: reliance on sales tax, changing demographics
toward cohorts that spend proportionately less of disposable income on sales taxable items, shifts in spending
patterns away from taxable goods toward non-taxable services, and the growth in internet shopping.
To continue to provide a sound financial future, the city has:
• Appointed two Blue Ribbon Commissions to study and make recommendations regarding revenue and
expenditure policy issues.
• Formed internal cross-departmental teams to study revenue and expenditure issues and trends.
• Approved robust financial management policies including:
• Developing and adhering to specific reserve policies and targets for all funds to help fund core services
during economic downturns and recovery from natural disasters;
• Developing and adhering to a policy to ensure ongoing expenses are funded with ongoing revenues
and not one-time revenues; and
• Ensuring ongoing operating costs associated with new capital projects can be absorbed with current
revenues, or if significant, a new source of revenue is secured to fund the ongoing costs.
• Asked for and received voter approval to:
• Remove Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) limitations on all general city revenue (General Improvement
Districts continue to have this limitation);
• Renew expiring taxes without a sunset;
• Implement new taxes dedicated to high-priority capital needs and projects (such as the formation of a
municipal electric utility); and
• Leverage existing revenue streams and issue debt to fund high-priority capital needs.
• Assessed and adjusted development taxes and fees to ensure growth pays its own way.
• Implemented a new, market based, compensation structure for management/non-union employees.
• Strategically redesigned employee benefits plans, with an increased emphasis on employee wellness and
employee cost sharing.
• Conducted a full-cost allocation study to ensure enterprise funds and special revenue funds pay the full-
cost of service and to increase transparency of the full-costs of specific services.
• Dedicated resources to resiliency and process improvement efforts.
The challenge in the future is to maintain this position when new ongoing services and programs are added: new
costs must be kept in balance with ongoing revenues. The ongoing revenues may come from normal growth in
current revenues, through new revenues approved by the voters, or by reducing current expenses to fund new costs.
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3 | SOURCES & USES
Citywide Summary of Sources & Uses
•Funds Summary
•Combined Budget Summar y
•Key Budget Assumptions
•Historical Staffing Levels
•Staffing Levels by Department
Citywide Sources (Revenues)
•Cit ywide Revenues
•Sales & Use Tax Revenue
•Property Tax Revenue
•General Fund Revenues
Citywide Uses (Expenditures)
•Cit ywide Expenditures
•General Fund Expenditures
•Interfund Transfers
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CITYWIDE SUMMARY OF SOURCES & USES
Citywide Summary of Sources & Uses
The 2019 Approved Budget totals $353.7 million and represents a 9.1 percent decrease over the 2018 Budget
for all funds, including Governmental, Enterprise, Internal Service, and Capital Improvement funds. The primary
factor in this budget decrease is a proposed $41.1 million decrease in capital spending over 2018 and concerted
efforts in Sales and Use tax driven funds to decrease ongoing expenses to reflect the flattening of the retail sales
tax portion.
The proposed operating budget of $283.2 million represents a 2.0 percent increase compared to 2018. The 2017
November ballot included several high dollar budget items that were not accounted for in the 2018 budget due to
timing of the election. This included the renewal and extension of the Utility Occupation tax for the Electric Utility
Development project and the Community, Culture, and Safety Sales and Use tax. Additionally, staff projected a flat
budget for the Sugar Sweetened Beverage Distribution tax due to lack of sufficient data at the time of the budget.
In February 2018, council passed an adjustment to the base budget, accounting for these additional items. When
those are included in the 2018 budget, the 2019 operating budget is flat compared to the revised 2018 budget.
2019 Approved Budget
The funds summary table on the following page provides an executive summary of the city’s funds, drawing from
projected January 1, 2019 beginning and December 31, 2019 ending balances. Most funds that are using fund
balance have purposely set aside money to fund capital projects.
The Fund Financials section of this document shows a six-year projection for each fund, in addition to 2017 actual
and 2018 revised budget amounts. Moreover, each fund’s emergency reserve policy and current balances are
summarized in the Appendix section of this document.
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CITYWIDE SUMMARY OF SOURCES & USES
As of 1/1/2019 Estimated
Revenues Appropriations As of
12/31/2019 Variance
General 45,957$ 152,597$ 158,160$ 40,394$ (5,563)$
.25 Cent Sales Tax 2,478 8,601 7,574 3,505 1,027
Affordable Housing 5,331 5,052 6,347 4,036 (1,295)
Airport 1,988 641 455 2,174 186
Boulder Junction GID Parking 226 446 575 97 (130)
Boulder Junction Access GID TDM 414 1,057 663 808 394
Boulder Junction Improvement 1,976 1,267 350 2,893 917
Capital Development 8,566 1,519 19 10,066 1,500
Capital Improvement CCS 99 10,125 6,965 3,260 3,161
Climate Action Plan 113 2,067 2,104 76 (37)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- 732 732 - -
Community Housing Assistance Program 49 2,953 2,965 37 (12)
Compensated Absences 2,617 900 901 2,617 -
Computer Replacement 8,551 2,842 3,619 7,775 (776)
Downtown Commercial District 9,418 10,247 7,322 12,343 2,925
Equipment Replacement 6,771 1,254 1,135 6,891 120
Facility Renovation and Replacement 5,649 3,490 4,821 4,318 (1,331)
Fleet Operations and Replacement 17,057 9,671 7,013 19,714 2,658
HOME Investment Partnership Grant - 1,095 1,095 - -
Library 865 1,516 1,460 921 56
Lottery 114 1,007 1,007 114 -
Open Space and Mountain Parks 16,935 30,043 29,213 17,765 831
Permanent Park and Recreation 1,428 3,381 4,042 767 (661)
Planning and Development Services 7,049 12,103 13,081 6,071 (978)
Property and Casualty Insurance 4,820 2,146 2,535 4,430 (390)
Recreation Activity 1,902 10,327 10,757 1,472 (430)
Stormwater/Flood Management Utility 13,921 13,754 9,917 17,759 3,837
Sugar Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax - 3,800 3,800 - -
Telecommunications 2,206 583 513 2,275 70
Transit Pass GID 19 17 17 18 -
Transportation 6,856 39,454 41,579 4,731 (2,125)
Transportation Development 1,623 1,109 843 1,889 265
University Hill Commercial District 900 563 596 867 (34)
Wastewater Utility 7,494 27,649 27,092 8,050 556
Water Utility 29,378 36,272 35,870 29,780 402
Worker's Compensation Insurance 1,929 2,270 2,729 1,469 (460)
Totals 214,695$ 402,550$ 397,868$ 219,378$ 4,683$
FUNDS SUMMARY (in $1,000s)
Fund
Note: The table above reflects the impact of the 2019 budget, including estimated revenues (with transfers in) and appropriations (with
transfers out), on projected unreserved fund balance.
Projected Fund Balance
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CITYWIDE SUMMARY OF SOURCES & USES
COMBINED BUDGET SUMMARY
Revenues 2017
Actual
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
Sales and Use Taxes 138,550,548$ 125,998,186$ 136,326,566$
Charges for Services 75,190,096 81,973,629 85,225,213
Property Tax 38,653,591 46,450,866 47,656,431
Intergovernmental Revenues 16,121,478 12,231,190 17,193,621
Franchise Taxes 12,606,407 10,836,019 16,022,358
Licenses, Permits & Fines 13,676,471 13,417,474 12,971,777
Development & Impact Fees 18,677,764 16,758,195 10,455,436
Accommodation-Admission Taxes 8,932,375 8,877,110 9,633,075
Debt Issuance Proceeds - 51,858,482 4,200,000
Other Revenues 9,426,584 3,440,443 4,052,962
Specific Ownership & Tobacco Tax 2,727,140 2,446,198 2,771,211
Leases, Rents & Royalties 6,873,877 3,943,169 2,762,948
Interest & Investment Earnings 6,742,870 2,590,795 2,720,958
Development Excise Taxes 3,104,664 2,514,213 2,397,016
Grant Revenues 10,200,326 5,358,988 2,340,329
Misc Sales of Materials & Goods 2,488,833 2,202,802 2,289,929
Interfund Transfers*30,506,221 - -
Totals 394,479,244$ 390,897,759$ 359,019,830$
Expenditures 2017
Actual
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
Personnel 146,357,021$ 147,661,792$ 148,594,305$
Operating 74,185,343 84,348,535 95,890,179
Capital 100,818,171 111,654,239 70,557,157
Debt Service 34,947,344 27,731,152 21,990,494
Interdepartmental 28,435,336 17,814,296 16,713,844
Totals 384,743,215$ 389,210,015$ 353,745,979$
*For budgeting purposes, this is captured on the expense side but realized in revenues when reporting
previous year actuals.
Note: This chart represents 100 percent of all City revenues and expenditures.
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CITYWIDE SUMMARY OF SOURCES & USES
Key Budget Assumptions
The summary of key assumptions table documents global budget assumptions that govern cost estimates provided
by each city department.
Rate of
Change
Non-Personnel Budgets, Rate of Increase 0.00%
Anticipated Personnel General Salary Increases by Employee Group
Management/Non-union 3.00%
Boulder Municipal Employees Association*3.28%
Fire*2.75%
Police*3.50%
* As stipulated in each bargaining unit agreement.
KEY ASSUMPTIONS
Historical Staffing Levels
One measure of personnel cost pressure is the size of city staff, which is measured by standard full-time equivalents
(FTEs). The 2019 Approved Budget includes a citywide staffing level of 1,432.58 FTE. As can be seen in the chart
below, the city manages staffing levels in connection with changing economic conditions and revenue projections.
-
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
'13 '14 '15 '16 '17 '18 '19Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
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CITYWIDE SUMMARY OF SOURCES & USES
Staffing Levels by Department
The 2019 Approved Budget proposes a total city staffing level of 1,432.58 FTE. This represents a 32.49 net FTE
decrease over 2018 staffing levels. In 2018, several positions were added off cycle to address high priority needs
including the extension of the Utility Occupation Tax to work on the Electric Utility Development project and
the addition of three planning staff to address the council workplan. Therefore, revised 2018 staffing levels are
presented in this document to reflect a more accurate year over year comparison. Embedded in the 2019 staffing
level is a mixture of new standard positions, extensions/conversions of existing fixed-term positions, ongoing
standard staffing reductions as well as expired fixed-term positions not budgeted in 2019.
STAFFING LEVELS BY DEPARTMENT
2018 Revised
Staffing
2018
Reductions
2019 Net
(Reductions)/
Adds
2019
Staffing
Council
Decisions
2019
Approved
Budget
Staffing
City Attorney's Office 28.30 (0.30)28.00 28.00
City Clerk 4.00 4.00 4.00
City Manager's Office 16.88 (2.88)14.00 14.00
Communication 14.75 (0.50)14.25 1.00 15.25
Community Vitality 48.24 (1.00)47.24 47.24
Electric Utility Development 6.50 6.50 6.50
Finance 46.81 (2.81)44.00 44.00
Fire-Rescue 124.00 (1.00)123.00 123.00
General Governance 1.00 1.00 1.00
Human Resources 23.63 (0.63)23.00 23.00
Housing & Human Services 52.57 (4.00)48.57 48.57
Innovation & Technology 43.75 (2.00)41.75 41.75
Library & Arts 77.00 (1.75)75.25 2.50 77.75
Municipal Court 19.35 (1.00)18.35 18.35
Open Space & Mountain Parks 126.35 (4.75)121.60 121.60
Parks & Recreation 146.12 (4.62)141.50 141.50
Planning & Sustainability 58.88 (4.34)54.54 54.54
Police 291.75 (3.50)288.25 288.25
Public Works 335.19 (0.91)334.28 334.28
Totals 1,465.07 (2.88)(33.11)1,429.08 3.50 1,432.58
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
Citywide Sources (Revenues)
The 2019 Approved Budget is based on projected citywide revenues of $359.0 million, representing an 8.2 percent
decrease over the total revenues projected for the 2018 Budget, mainly due to a debt issuance in 2018. The three
largest revenue sources for the city are Sales and Use taxes, utility rate charges, and Property taxes. These three
funding sources represent roughly 70 percent of the total sources of city funds.
CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES) FOR 2019 (in $1,000s)
TOTAL = $359,019,830
Utility
Rates
$65,978
18%
Charges
for
Services
$19,247
5%
Licenses/Permits/Fines–4%
Other Revenues –3%
Leases/Rents/Royalties –1%
Debt Issuance –1%
Grants –1%
Interest -1%
Sales of Materials –1%
Other
$41,794
12%
Franchise Taxes –4%
Accommodation-Admission Tax –3%
Specific Ownership/Tobacco Tax –1%
Development Excise Taxes –1%
Other
Taxes
$30,824
9%
Sales and
Use Tax
$136,327
38%
Property
Tax
$47,656
13%
Inter-
governmental
Revenues
$17,194
5%
TOTAL = $359,019,830
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
TOTAL = $281,437,543
Citywide Sources, Excluding Utilities
The figure below represents citywide revenue sources without Water, Wastewater, or Stormwater Utilities. Utility
fees are based on use of the systems, and are not reflective of economic conditions.
CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES) FOR 2019, EXCLUDING UTILITIES (in $1,000s)
Sales and
Use Tax
$136,327
48%
Property
Tax
$47,656
17%
Charges
for
Services
$19,247
7%
Licenses/Permits/Fines –5%
Impact Fees–3%
Leases/Rents/Royalties –1%
Debt Issuance –1%
Grants –<1%
Interest -<1%
Sales of Materials –<1%
Other
$31,348
11%
Franchise Taxes –6%
Accommodation-Admission Tax –3%
Development Excise Taxes –1%
Specific Ownership/Tobacco Tax –1%
Other
Taxes
$30,824
11%
Inter-
governmental
Revenues
$16,036
6%
TOTAL = $281,437,543
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
General Fund Sources (Revenues)
The 2019 Approved Budget is based on projected General Fund revenues of $152.6 million, which represents
a 6.3 percent increase over the total revenues projected for the 2018 budget. This increase is largely due to the
extension of the Utility Occupation tax that was not included in the adopted 2018 budget.
GENERAL FUND SOURCES (REVENUES) FOR 2019 (in $1,000s)
TOTAL = $152,597,427
Franchise Taxes –9%
Accommodation-Admission Tax –6%
Specific Ownership/Tobacco Tax –2%
Rec. Marijuana Excise Taxes –1%
Cost Alloc.
&
Transfers
$11,286
7%
Charges
for
Services
$4,693
3%
Licenses/Permits/Fines –4%
Intergovernmental Revenue –1%
Other Revenues –1%
Interest, Leases/Rents/Royalties,
Misc. Sales of Goods, Grants –<1%
Property
Tax
$37,105
24%
Sales and
Use Tax
$62,641
41%
Other
Taxes
$27,616
18%
Other
$9,256
7%
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
Sales & Use Tax Revenue
Sales and Use taxes comprise 38 percent of the city’s total revenues, including utility revenues. Sales and Use tax
is a transaction tax levied on all sales, purchases, and leases of tangible personal property and taxable services
sold or leased by persons engaged in business in the city. The tax is collected by the vendor or lessor and remitted
to the city. For every retail tax dollar collected in Boulder, the city retains 44 cents, which is distributed across the
city’s General Fund, Open Space Fund, Transportation Fund, .25 Cent Sales Tax Fund (which supports Parks and
Recreation), and the Community Culture, and Safety Capital Tax.
General City
Operations: 19¢
Transportation: 9¢
Parks & Recreation: 3¢
Open Space: 10¢
44¢
City of Boulder: 44¢
State of Colorado: 33¢
RTD/Cultural: 12¢
Boulder County: 11¢
For every retail tax $ collected in Boulder:
Community, Culture, and
Safety Capital Tax: 3¢
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
Sales & Use Tax Revenue, Continued
As of June 2018, retail sales tax, which is nearly 80 percent of total Sales and Use tax revenue, has grown slowly
and is up 1.9 percent over 2017. The 2019 Approved Budget projects retail sales tax will continue to grow slowly
and assumes a one percent increase above a 2018 end-of year projection of one percent growth over 2017.
Through June 2018, use tax revenues are up markedly over 2017. Most notably, construction use tax is up 46.1
percent and business use tax is up 27.8 percent. While these results are positive and will provide needed revenue
to meet the community’s priorities, the city considers much of this increase one-time.
SALES TAX REVENUES 2015-2019 (in $1,000s)
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
$90,000
$100,000
$110,000
$120,000
$130,000
2015 2016 2017 2018
Budget
2019
Projected
Community, Culture, and
Safety Tax Fund
Open Space Fund
Transportation Fund
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund
(Parks & Recreation)
General Fund
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
Sales & Use Tax Revenue, Continued
Rate Start Date Expiration Date
Transportation Fund 0.15% January 1, 2014 [1] December 31, 2019
Community, Culture, and Safety Tax Fund 0.30% January 1, 2018 December 31, 2021
General Fund 0.15% January 1, 2005 December 31, 2024
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund (Parks and Recreation)0.25% January 1, 1996 December 31, 2035
Open Space Fund 0.15% January 1, 2004 [2] December 31, 2039
Open Space Fund 0.33% January 1, 1990 [3]N/A
General Fund 1.00% January 1, 1964 N/A
General Fund 0.38% January 1, 2009 [4]N/A
General Fund 0.15% January 1, 2010 [5]N/A
Open Space Fund 0.40% January 1, 1967 N/A
Transportation Fund 0.60% January 1, 1967 N/A
2019 Total 3.86%
[4] The 0.38% Sales and Use Tax component was extended indefinitely and debruced by voters in 2008.
[5] The 0.15% Sales and Use Tax component was extended indefinitely and debruced by voters in 2009.
Rate Start Date Expiration Date
Recreational Marijuana Sales and Use Tax 3.50% January 1, 2014 N/A
ADDITIONAL SALES & USE TAX
[1] A temporary Sales and Use Tax for Transportation was approved by voters in 2013 to bridge the gap of sales tax until 2020.
[2] In 2013, voters approved the extension of this 0.15% Sales and Use Tax to be used for Transportation from 2020 through 2029, and to be
used for general fund purposes from 2030 to 2039.
[3] In 2013, voters approved the extension of this 0.33% Sales and Use Tax as follows: 0.22% for Open Space and 0.11% for general fund
purposes from 2019 through 2034; 0.10% for Open Space and 0.23% for general fund purposes starting in 2035.
SALES & USE TAX COMPONENTS IN 2019
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
2019 2020 2022 2025 2030 2035
Transportation 0.75%0.75%0.75%0.75%0.60%0.60%
Open Space 0.77%0.62%0.62%0.62%0.62%0.50%
Parks and Recreation 0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%0.25%
Community Culture & Safety Tax 0.30%0.30%
General Fund 1.79%1.79%1.79%1.64%1.79%1.91%
1.79%1.79%1.79%1.64%1.79%1.91%
0.30%0.30%
0.25%0.25%
0.25%
0.25%
0.25%0.25%
0.77%0.62%
0.62%
0.62%
0.62%0.50%
0.75%
0.75%
0.75%
0.75%0.60%0.60%
0.00%
0.50%
1.00%
1.50%
2.00%
2.50%
3.00%
3.50%
4.00%
CITY OF BOULDER SALES TAX RATE
2019-2035
3.86% 3.71% 3.41% 3.26% 3.26% 3.26% Total Tax Rate
Sales & Use Tax Revenue, Continued
Looking forward to the next fifteen years, the projected Sales and Use tax rate will include several changes,
including:
2019 : Portion of Open Space tax shifts to General Fund
2020: Overall Sales and Use tax rate declines due to expiration of a portion of Transportation tax and a
portion of Open Space tax shifts to Transportation Fund.
2022: Overall Sales and Use tax rate declines due to expiration of the Community, Culture, and Safety tax.
2025: Overall Sales and Use tax rate declines due to expiration of a portion of General Fund tax.
2030: Portion of Transportation tax shifts to General Fund.
2035: Portion of Open Space tax shifts to General Fund.
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
Property Tax Revenue
In addition to the general citywide property tax, which is paid by every taxable property in the city, there are several
special districts within the community that levy a separate property tax. Property tax revenue estimates for 2019
used the city’s mill levy and current citywide assessed value. In 2017, residential property value increased relative
to non-residential property across the state. As such, the state approved to change the assessment percentages for
residential property to maintain compliance with the Gallagher Amendment, which fixes residential property tax
collections at 45 percent of total collections, while fixing the assessment rate for commercial property at 29 percent.
Changes to conform to the requirements of the Gallagher Amendment decreased the residential assessment rate
to 7.20 percent from 7.96 percent. As a result, even though property values have increased, residential property
taxes did not go up at the full rate of the increase in 2018. The calculation of property tax is:
Market Value of Property x Assessment Rate x Mill Levy = Property Tax
For example, for every $100,000 of home value, homeowners pay $86.26 in taxes to the City of Boulder
($100,000 multiplied by the assessment rate (7.20 percent) and the multiplier for the mill levy for the City of
Boulder (0.011981)). For every $100,000 in commercial value, business owners are subject to the same formula,
but are taxed on 29 percent of the property’s value, or $29,000 for a total tax liability of $347.
For every dollar of property tax collected in Boulder through the General citywide tax rate, the city receives 14
cents. Of these 14 cents, 10 cents go to General City Operations, 2 cents go to Public Safety, 1 cent goes to Parks
and Recreation, and less than 1 cent goes to the Library.
Boulder County Schools: 56¢
Boulder County: 28¢
City of Boulder: 14¢
Special Districts: 2¢
For every property tax $ collected in Boulder:
General: 9¢
Library: <1¢
Parks & Recreation: 1¢
General –Public Safety: 2¢14¢
Community Housing Assistance Program: 1¢
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
Property Tax Revenue, Continued
The revenue received from the Forest Glenn Special District, Downtown Commercial District and the University Hill
Commercial District are still restricted to the Denver-Boulder Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a local growth factor,
as provided by the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights (TABOR) Amendment to the Colorado Constitution. In the November
4, 2008 election, city voters approved the removal of the remaining TABOR restriction on the General Governance
property tax with a phase-in period and without any specific restriction on the use of the “de-Bruced” funds.
Tax Year Revenue Year
2018 2019
Taxing Entity Mill Levy
Projected
Temporary
Credit
Projected
Adjusted Mill
Levy
2019 Projected
Revenue
General Citywide 11.981 - 11.981 44,871,928$
CAGID*9.990 6.485 3.505 1,355,750$
UHGID*4.984 3.376 1.608 45,320$
Boulder Junction - Parking 10.000 - 10.000 334,783$
Boulder Junction - Transportation**5.000 - 5.000 1,037,666$
Forest Glenn*2.310 1.197 1.113 10,984$
* These districts are still under TABOR requirements for retaining revenue.
** This estimate includes payment in lieu of property taxes.
MILL LEVY & PROJECTED REVENUE
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CITYWIDE SOURCES (REVENUES)
Property Tax Revenue, Continued
The approved citywide mill levy rate for 2019 is the same as in 2018. The Property Tax chart below shows the past
five years of actual revenue collected.
$-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
$45,000
2015 2016 2017 2018
Budget
2019
Projected
Library Fund
Community Housing
Assistance Fund
Permanent Park and
Recreation Fund
General Fund
PROPERTY TAX REVENUES 2015-2019 (in $1,000s)
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CITYWIDE USES (EXPENDITURES)
Citywide Uses (Expenditures)
The 2019 Approved Budget is based on projected citywide expenditures of $353.7 million, representing a 9.1
percent decrease over the total expenditures in the 2018 Budget.
CITYWIDE USES (EXPENDITURES) FOR 2019 (in $1,000s)
TOTAL = $353,745,978
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CITYWIDE USES (EXPENDITURES)
Citywide Uses (Expenditures), Excluding Utilities
The figure below represents citywide expenditures without Water, Wastewater, or Stormwater Utilities, which are
supported through user fees.
CITYWIDE USES (EXPENDITURES) FOR 2019, EXCLUDING UTILITIES (in $1,000s)
TOTAL = $284,743,508
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CITYWIDE USES (EXPENDITURES)
General Fund Uses (Expenditures)
The 2019 Approved Budget is based on projected General Fund expenditures of $158.2 million, representing a
8.1 percent increase over total General Fund expenditures in the 2018 Budget. The majority of this increase (8
percent) is due to the Electric Utility Development project. This extension of the project was approved by voters in
November 2017, but was not included in the 2018 Approved Budget.
GENERAL FUND USES (EXPENDITURES) FOR 2019 (in $1,000s)
TOTAL = $158,159,813
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CITYWIDE USES (EXPENDITURES)
INTERFUND TRANSFERS (in $1,000s)
Receiving Fund Purpose 2017
Actual
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
$ 9,195 $ 8,915 $ 8,730
Planning and Development Services Subsidy 2,368$ 2,420$ 2,210$
Affordable Housing Subsidy 309 240 1,202
Capital Development Fund Loan for 13th St. Clean-up 811 811 -
Recreation Activity Subsidy 1,603 1,653 1,407
Open Space and Mountain Parks Subsidy 1,210 1,139 990
Water Utility Wells Property 93 93 93
Downtown Commercial District Parking Meter Revenue 1,650 1,650 1,611
University Hill Commercial District 1000 Walnut Debt Service - 64 -
University Hill Commercial District Parking Meter Revenue 425 425 350
Boulder Junction District - Parking Settlement 200 - -
Fleet Replacement Fund Pay off Hogan Pancost Loan - - 722
Fleet Replacement Fund New Parking Technology Loan Repayment 28 - -
Fleet Replacement Fund Valmont Butte Loan Repayment 145 145 145
Library Fund Makerspace 28 - -
Workers Compensation Prevention Program 50 - -
Equipment Replacement Fund For Fire Dept. Equip. Replacement Fund 275 275 -
$ 488 $ 502 $ 556
General Cost Allocation 488$ 502$ 556$
$ 90 $ 93 $ 145
General Cost Allocation 90$ 93$ 144$
Planning and Development Services Impact Fee Administration - - 1
$ 43 $ 44 $ 45
General Cost Allocation 43$ 44$ 45$
$ 27 $ 28 $ 31
General Cost Allocation 25$ 26$ 29$
Downtown Commercial District (CAGID) Loan repayment 2 2 2
$ 3 $ 4 $ 5
General Cost Allocation 3$ 4$ 5$
$ 215 $ 7 $ 19
Planning and Development Services Excise Tax Collection Costs 7$ 7$ 19$
Boulder Junction Improvement Excise Tax Fee Collection Correction 208 - -
$ 135 $ 139 $ 128
General Cost Allocation 135$ 139$ 128$
$ 125 $ 129 $ 105
General Cost Allocation 118$ 122$ 105$
Planning and Development Services Excise Tax Collection Costs 7 7 -
$ 25 $ 26 $ 26
General Cost Allocation 25$ 26$ 26$
$ 19 $ 19 $ 16
General Cost Allocation 19$ 19$ 16$
$ 40 $ 41 $ 52
General Cost Allocation 40$ 41$ 52$
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund Total
Affordable Housing Fund Total
Boulder Junction GID-Parking Fund Total
Compensated Absences Fund Total
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund Total
Computer Replacement Fund Total
Boulder Junction GID-TDM Fund Total
Capital Development Fund Total
Climate Action Plan Tax Fund Total
Community Housing Assistance Program Fund Total
Originating Fund
General Fund Total
Airport Fund Total
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CITYWIDE USES (EXPENDITURES)
INTERFUND TRANSFERS (in $1,000s)
Receiving Fund Purpose 2017
Actual
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
Originating Fund
Downtown Commercial District Fund Total $ 281 $ 314 $ 331
General Cost Allocation 281$ 314$ 331$
$ 6 $ 6 $ 7
General Cost Allocation 6$ 6$ 7$
$ 28 $ 29 $ 49
General Cost Allocation 28$ 29$ 49$
$ 312 $ 322 $ 319
General Cost Allocation 312$ 322$ 319$
$ 12 $ 12 $ 11
General Cost Allocation 12$ 12$ 11$
$ 1,903 $ 1,960 $ 2,090
General Cost Allocation 1,903$ 1,960$ 2,090$
$ 109 $ 112 $ 126
General Cost Allocation 102$ 105$ 126$
Planning and Development Services Excise Tax Admin 7 7 -
$ 2,185 $ 2,251 $ 2,224
General Cost Allocation 2,185$ 2,251$ 2,224$
$ 548 $ 543 $ 640
General Cost Allocation 339$ 349$ 441$
Facilities Replacement Fund Facility Replacement 40 - -
Planning and Development Services Subsidy 161 186 191
Transportation Departmental Cost Allocation 8 8 8
$ - $ - $ 19
General Cost Allocation -$ -$ 19$
$ 28 $ 29 $ 27
General Cost Allocation 28$ 29$ 27$
$ 2,030 $ 2,009 $ 2,171
General Cost Allocation 1,486$ 1,531$ 1,680$
General Boulder Creek Maintenance 15 - -
General Human Services and Housing 13 13 13
Planning and Development Services Subsidy 338 432 445
Recreation Activity Expand Program 13 28 28
Transit Pass General Improvement District Subsidy 5 5 5
Facility Replacement Facility Replacement 160 - -
$ 37 $ 11 $ 17
General Cost Allocation 4$ 4$ 9$
Boulder Junction Improvement Excise Tax Fee Collection Correction 26 - -
Planning and Development Services Excise Tax Admin 7 7 8
$ 48 $ 49 $ 48
General Cost Allocation 48$ 49$ 48$
HOME Investment Partnership Grant Fund Total
Transportation Development Fund Total
University Hill Commercial District Fund Total
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Fund Total
Telecommunications Fund Total
Transportation Fund Total
Open Space Fund Total
Permanent Park and Recreation Fund Total
Planning and Development Services Fund Total
Stormwater/Flood Management Utility Fund Total
Equipment Replacement Fund Total
Facility Renovation and Replacement Fund Total
Fleet Operations and Replacement Fund Total
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CITYWIDE USES (EXPENDITURES)
INTERFUND TRANSFERS (in $1,000s)
Receiving Fund Purpose 2017
Actual
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
Originating Fund
$ 1,245 $ 1,273 $ 1,360
General Cost Allocation 923$ 951$ 1,029$
Planning and Development Services Subsidy 266 306 315
Facility Replacement Facility Replacement 40 - -
Transportation Departmental Cost Allocation 16 16 16
$ 1,882 $ 1,887 $ 2,027
General Cost Allocation 1,518$ 1,563$ 1,693$
Planning and Development Services Subsidy 268 308 318
Facility Replacement Facility Replacement 80 - -
Transportation Departmental Cost Allocation 16 16 16
$ 44 $ 46 $ 49
General Cost Allocation 44$ 46$ 49$
Totals 21,103$ 20,799$ 21,374$
Note: Subtotals may not equal sum of line items due to rounding.
Worker's Compensation Insurance Fund Total
Wastewater Utility Fund Total
Water Utility Fund Total
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4 | DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS
City Attorney’s Office
City Clerk’s Office
City Council
City Manager’s Office
Communication
Community Vitality
Electric Utility Development
Finance
Fire-Rescue
General Governance
Housing & Human Services
Human Resources
Innovation & Technology
Library & Arts
Municipal Court
Open Space & Mountain Parks
Parks & Recreation
Planning & Sustainability
Police
Public Works
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
2019 Approved Budget
$3,685,161
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The City Attorney’s Office is the legal advisor to the City Council, the city’s boards and commissions, and all
city officials. The City Attorney’s Office also represents the city in civil litigation and prosecutes violations of the
municipal code. The City Attorney’s Office reviews and approves the form of all city contracts, works with Risk
Management on insurance and claims and provides legal advice to all city departments. Real Estate Services
supports property acquisition, sale and lease for all departments other than Open Space & Mountain Parks.
Central Records maintains the official files for the city and provides copies of official actions of the city upon
request. It also oversees records management for the city.
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Continue to provide legal support and
direction for the Boulder Energy Future
project.
• Continue to support the City Council’s
initiatives.
• Support city working groups.
• Defend the city’s new firearms ordinance.
• Support city boards and commissions.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Provides supervisory, secretarial, administrative and budget
support for the Consultation and Advisory Services area and the
Prosecution and Litigation Service area, including file maintenance
and reporting, updating the municipal code, and development of
the department budget. This area also funds required continuing
legal education for staff attorneys, all equipment replacement,
and law library and electronic legal research resources.
Consultation and Advisory
Provides legal support for the City Council and the city’s advisory
boards and commissions. Provides general legal support for the
operating departments, including compliance with the Colorado
Open Records Act, elections law, Council agenda support,
bond finance and tax matters, water rights defense, conflict of interest advice, the city’s legislative agenda, and
legal maintenance of the city’s real estate and affordable housing portfolios. Provides real estate services to the
departments of the city for the acquisition and disposition of land, leases, licenses and buildings.
Prosecution and Civil Litigation
Defends the city in civil litigation matters and challenges the actions of other persons and entities when those
actions are contrary to the city’s interests. Prosecuting violations of the Boulder Municipal Code is also a primary
duty of this workgroup, as well as working closely with enforcement and other city staff to implement and enhance
the city’s enforcement strategies.
Central Records
The records office oversees records management for the city, including on-line access, retention, and destruction.
The office establishes and trains on best industry practices and assists both internal and external customers with
researching current and archived documents of the City Council. Receives, advises and coordinates Colorado
Open Records Act requests.
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2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Supported the Electric Utility Development project, serving on the executive team, leading the acquisition
team, representing the city before the Public Utilities Commission and working with outside counsel before
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Prosecuted municipal code violations, including new violations of the bear trash ordinance and the short-term
rental ordinance.
• Provided support to city boards and commissions, including providing attorney staffing at City Council,
Planning Board, Landmarks Board, the Beverage Licensing Authority and the Board of Zoning Adjustments
on a regular basis and as needed at the Open Space Board of Trustees, the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board, the Human Relations Commission and the
Transportation Advisory Board.
• Coordinated responses to Colorado Open Records
Act requests.
• Drafted and supported council enactment of an
assault weapons ban.
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
University Hill Commercial Area
DID YOU KNOW?
In the past year, Central Records
inventoried, digitized and archived
budget and CAFR documents dating
back to 1951.
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE
City Attorney's Office Total 31,286$ (0.30) 3,450$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (150,094)$ (1.30) -$ -
Eliminate outside legal consulting funds (28,277)$ - -$ -
Eliminate Paralegal I - standard position (21,663) (0.30) - -
Eliminate Paralegal II - standard position (80,154) (1.00) - -
Reduce temporary law clerks personnel expense to be more in line with actual
spending (20,000) - - -
Investment Total 181,380$ 1.00 3,450$ -
Add additional Assistant City Attorney I 90,690$ 1.00 3,450$ -
Add additional Assistant City Attorney I for Utilities Division 90,690 1.00 - -
Reallocate Law Clerk salary and reallocate salaries to temporary wages - (1.00) - -
Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration 1.50 406,636$ 1.50 419,750$ 1.50 435,925$ - 16,175$
City Records Management 2.50 231,723 2.50 248,287 2.50 250,394 - 2,107
Consultation and Advisory 16.30 1,812,804 16.30 1,957,022 16.25 2,212,608 (0.05) 255,586
7.35 844,675 7.35 851,278 7.75 786,235 0.40 (65,043)
Total 27.65 3,295,838$ 27.65 3,476,336$ 28.00 3,685,161$ 0.35 208,825$
Personnel 3,030,493$ 3,149,797$ 3,375,399$ 225,602$
Operating 203,135 258,127 240,183 (17,944)
Interdepartmental Charges 62,211 68,412 69,579 1,167
Total 3,295,838$ 3,476,336$ 3,685,161$ 208,825$
General 26.65 3,168,547$ 26.65 3,345,049$ 27.00 3,546,776$ 0.35 201,727$
Property and Casualty Insurance 1.00 127,292 1.00 131,287 1.00 138,385 - 7,098
Total 27.65 3,295,838$ 27.65 3,476,336$ 28.00 3,685,161$ 0.35 208,825$
Note:
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
1Risk Management is a program within the Finance Department. However, internal litigation costs assigned to Risk Management's Property and
Casualty Insurance Fund are related to FTE within City Attorney's Office (CAO) and reflected in the CAO budget within Prosecution and
Litigation.
Prosecution and Civil Litigation 1
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
2019 Approved Budget
$682,330
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the City Clerk’s Office is to provide excellent service in support of the City Council; to assist our
customers in accessing information to foster more informed, open and user-friendly access to participatory
government; and to support residents’ direct legislation efforts through the initiative petition process.
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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Facilitate certification of 2019 city council
candidates.
• Implement potential new election laws,
including enhanced campaign finance
reporting, new petition timeline and
petition signature verification.
• Explore electronic platforms for citizens
to endorse initiative petitions.
• Prepare for possibility of expanding
voting rights to younger voters as well as
non-citizens.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
City Clerk & Support Services
The City Clerk’s Office administers municipal elections and
supports City Council through the development of meeting
agenda materials, action summaries and minutes. We make this
information accessible to the public electronically in real time. In
addition, the City Clerk’s Office supports the City Council through
administration of the annual board and commission recruitment
process. The City Clerk’s Office also oversees the Domestic
Partnership Registry and serves as liaison to eight local sister city
organizations.
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Implemented software to enable the public to access electronic
real time City Council agendas, videos and minutes.
• Staffed Campaign Finance and Elections Working Group, to
what began internal assessment and structural review process
to inform a department strategic plan.
• Categorized data sets for release to the public through the
Open Data Catalog.
Boulder Creek Path
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DID YOU KNOW?
In a typical year, the Clerk’s Office
compiles 16,000+ pages of City Council
packets for an average of 52 meetings.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE
61,529$ 1.00 140,948$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (6,517)$ - -$ -
Eliminate various non personnel expenses for cell phones, computer replacement
business travel, and telecom charges (2018 Reduction)(6,517)$ - - -
Investment Total 68,046$ 1.00 140,948$ -
Convert fixed-term Administrative Specialist II to standard ongoing position 68,046$ 1.00 -$ -
Budget for biennial elections and campaign financing reimbursements - - 140,948 -
Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
City Clerk Total
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
City Clerk and Support Services
0.30 279,216$ 0.30 143,607$ 0.30 274,921$ - 131,314$
0.20 34,031 0.20 30,643 0.20 21,198 - (9,445)
General Administration 3.40 374,382 3.40 336,315 3.40 375,545 - 39,230
Sister City Administration 0.10 16,421 0.10 17,095 0.10 10,666 - (6,429)
Total 4.00 704,050$ 4.00 527,660$ 4.00 682,330$ - 154,671$
Personnel 368,940$ 386,040$ 408,280$ 22,240$
Operating 320,293 126,803 265,051 138,248
Interdepartmental Charges 14,817 14,817 8,999 (5,818)
Total 704,050$ 527,660$ 682,330$ 154,671$
General 4.00 704,050$ 4.00 527,660$ 4.00 682,330$ - 154,671$
Total 4.00 704,050$ 4.00 527,660$ 4.00 682,330$ - 154,671$
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Conduct of Elections Including Campaign
Finance Reform/
Matching Funds Administration
Variance
2018 to 2019
2017 Actual 2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
Board and Commission Administration
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
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CITY COUNCIL
2019 Approved Budget
$246,843
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of City Council is to serve as the governing body for the City of Boulder, providing policy direction and
leadership to the city organization.
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
City Attorney
The City Attorney’s Office is the legal advisor to the City Council,
the city’s boards and commissions, and all city officials. The City
Attorney’s Office also represents the city in civil litigation and
prosecutes violations of the municipal code. The City Attorney’s
Office reviews and approves the form of all city contracts, works
with Risk Management on insurance and claims and provides
legal advice to all city departments. Real Estate Services supports
property acquisition, sale and lease for all departments other
than Open Space & Mountain Parks. Central Records maintains
the official files for the city and provides copies of official actions
of the city upon request. It also oversees records management for
the city.
Municipal Judge
The mission of the Boulder Municipal Court is to:
• Provide an accessible, efficient, and impartial forum for all
participants in cases involving municipal ordinance violations;
• Adjudicate cases consistent with the law, the needs of the
individual, and the community’s values; and
• Promote public trust in both the justice system and local
government.
City Manager
The mission of the City Manager’s Office is to provide professional
leadership in the administration and execution of policies and
objectives formulated by City Council; develop and recommend
alternative solutions to community problems for council consideration; plan and develop new programs to meet
future needs of the city; prepare the annual budget; and foster community pride in city government through excellent
customer service.
CITY COUNCIL
2018 KEY INITIATIVES
• Boulder Electric Utility
• Broadband
• Climate Commitment
• Commercial Linkage Fees
• Community Benefit
• Housing Advisory Board
• Large Lots
• Manufactured Housing Strategy
• North Central Boulder Subcommunity
Plan & Alpine-Balsam Area Plan
• Open Space Master Plan
• Shared Equity Middle Income Program
• Transportation Master Plan Use Tables
and Site Review Criteria Updates
• Vision Zero
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CITY COUNCIL
DID YOU KNOW?
You can sign up for Council Hotline to receive real-time emails among
City Council members and city staff.
https://bouldercolorado.gov/newsroom/city-of-boulder-email-lists
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
Amount Amount Amount Amount
City Council 225,818$ 243,566$ 246,843$ 3,277$
Total 225,818$ 243,566$ 246,843$ 3,277$
Personnel 101,686$ 117,036$ 120,313$ 3,277$
Operating 116,781 122,508 118,248 (4,260)
Interdepartmental Charges 7,351 4,022 8,282 4,260
Total 225,818$ 243,566$ 246,843$ 3,277$
General 225,818$ 243,566$ 246,843$ 3,277$
Total 225,818$ 243,566$ 246,843$ 3,277$
Note:
No budgeted FTE included in City Council.
2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
EXPENDITURE BY FUND
EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
2017 Actual Variance
2018 to 2019
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
2019 Approved Budget
$2,619,469
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the City Manager’s Office is to champion an engaged, collaborative and innovative organizational
culture; provide professional leadership in the administration and execution of city policy as established by council;
and establish relationships and partnerships to implement community priorities.
With the implementation of the Resilience strategy, the focus is now to integrate resilience at the department and
program levels and has been transferred to Sustainability to create organizational efficiencies and continue the
partnership with 100 Resilient Cities (100RC).
Innovation and Analytics has been moved from the City Manager’s Office to the Information Technology department
in order to form the Innovation & Technology department that focusses on organizational efficiencies.
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Ongoing commitment to inclusivity
and equity work, including partnership
with the Government Alliance on
Race and Equity (GARE) and the
possible expansion/scalability of 2018
Community Connectors work.
• Continue engagement planning support
for high-profile city projects, such as
municipalization and subcommunity
planning, with a focus on refining
measurements to evaluate the impact
of the recently adopted citywide,
coordinated approach.
• Implement citywide Volunteer
Management Software System
purchased in second half of 2018) and
related changed to work processes.
• Testing and evolution of capacity-building
programs that support community
understanding of city services, increased
neighbor-to-neighbor relationships and
localized problem-solving.
• Implement the city’s 2019 state and
federal legislative agenda and adopting
the same for 2020.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
City Manager’s Office Administration & Operations
The mission of the City Manager’s Office is to provide
professional leadership in the administration and execution of
policies and objectives formulated by City Council; develop
and recommend alternative solutions to community problems for
council consideration; plan and develop new programs to meet
future needs of the city; prepare the annual budget; and foster
community pride in city government through excellent customer
service.
Policy Advisor / Intergovernmental Relations
The Policy Advisor provides the following services:
• Coordination of the development and implementation of
the city’s state and federal legislative agenda including all
associated lobbying efforts;
• Staff representation and communication on matters of
overlapping interests between the city and other governmental
and quasi-governmental organizations; and
• Analysis and recommendations on special projects of
intergovernmental or cross-departmental interest.
Community Engagement
The Community Engagement program fosters more inclusive
and meaningful public participation and relationship-building.
The engagement manager and specialist support departments
in creating and executing transparent and inspiring processes
that allow the public to share input in a variety of ways. This
input informs decision-making by City Council, others in the city
organization and sometimes, the community. The approach is
strategic, with an emphasis on capacity-building and shared
learning. An additional focus of this program is to increase engagement among residents who have never
participated in local government and/or are members of traditionally under-represented groups.
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Neighborhood Services
The Neighborhood Services program builds and strengthens collaborative relationships within neighborhoods.
The neighborhood liaison works directly with residents as well as with community partners to foster healthy
communication and increased trust. The program strives to connect community needs to available resources;
create a more welcoming and connected community; and enhance residential quality of life by creating pathways
toward effective problem-solving, resource provision, civic education, leadership, connection and engagement
opportunities.
Volunteer Services
The city recognizes the value of Boulder’s many
talented volunteers to help achieve community and
organizational goals. The city’s Volunteer Cooperative
strives to create a community of service, offering residents
expanded opportunities to participate in addressing
local issues. Building on a legacy of rich volunteerism in
some departments, cooperative members work together
to create a more integrated system and coordinated
experience for volunteers with a range of interests and
expertise. Volunteer opportunities are a valuable form of
community engagement. They connect residents with city
staff to enhance programs and create relationships, while
helping volunteers develop or utilize their skills and gain
experience. While this is an interdepartmental strategy, the volunteer program/project manager is housed in the
City Manager’s Office.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2018, the City Manager’s Office
helped city departments and residents
make meaningful connections with each
other. This included support for 52 block
parties, distribution of 29 neighborhood
grants, and coordination of the family-
friendly What’s Up Boulder information
expo, which attracted 600 community
members.
Municipal Building
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Provided direct engagement planning support to 19 city projects and indirect guidance to approximately
22 more through capacity-building with Engagement Coordination Committee members and other project
leads.
• Became the second municipal government to obtain national Service Enterprise Certification; successful
application was supported by the completion of the 2018 Volunteer Cooperative Strategic Plan and the
city’s first Volunteer Impact Report.
• Refreshed Neighborhood Services grant program by providing direct grant disbursements instead of
reimbursement grants which resulted in a 35 percent increase in the number of applications and funding
for more than 30 neighborhood projects, and introduced office hours program, offering an opportunity for
residents to connect more conveniently with the liaison and other city staff in five neighborhoods across the
city.
• In partnership with the Communication department, launched Be Heard Boulder, a 24/7 online engagement
platform, achieving the third highest initial sign-up rate in the country, according to the software vendor.
• Created and managed a “Building Bridges” program through an innovative partnership with CU, with a goal
of establishing community-defined guidelines that support constructive and effective civic engagement.
Early Days at Boulder Natatorium
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE
City Manager's Office Total (14,735)$ (1.88) (289,072)$ (1.00)
General Fund
Reduction Total (142,785)$ (1.88) (289,072)$ (1.00)
Salary savings on underfilled positions -$ - (145,000)$ -
Eliminate Community Coordinator - standard position (2018 Reduction)(84,941) (0.88) - -
Eliminate Chief Resilience Officer - fixed-term position (2018 Reduction)- - (144,072) (1.00)
Eliminate Management Fellow - standard position (2018 Reduction)(57,844) (1.00) - -
Investment Total 128,050$ - -$ -
2019 Growing Up Boulder partnership for engagement between the city and school-
aged children 61,800$ - -$ -
Citywide volunteer appreciation event 10,000 - - -
Enterprise-wide volunteer management system software subscription 36,250 - - -
Renewal of annual license and support for Be Heard Boulder online engagement
platform 20,000 - - -
Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
9.00 1,355,810$ 9.00 1,421,820$ 8.00 1,380,803$ (1.00) (41,017)$
Resilience 1.00 239,714 1.00 254,073 - - (1.00) (254,073)
Citywide Projects 1.00 223,423 1.00 224,189 1.00 126,727 - (97,462)
1.00 237,819 1.00 247,594 1.00 252,151 - 4,557
Neighborhood Services 1.88 262,407 1.88 302,433 1.00 220,654 (0.88) (81,779)
Volunteer Services 1.00 166,534 1.00 170,153 1.00 175,415 - 5,262
1.00 211,013 - - - - - -
Community Engagement - 25,679 2.00 287,913 2.00 463,719 - 175,806
Total 15.88 2,722,399$ 16.88 2,908,173$ 14.00 2,619,469$ (2.88) (288,704)$
Personnel 2,228,721$ 2,355,374$ 2,061,421$ (293,953)$
Operating 454,603 501,025 508,856 7,831
Interdepartmental Charges 39,075 51,774 49,192 (2,582)
Total 2,722,399$ 2,908,173$ 2,619,469$ (288,704)$
General 15.88 2,722,399$ 16.88 2,908,173$ 14.00 2,619,469$ (2.88) (288,704)$
Total 15.88 2,722,399$ 16.88 2,908,173$ 14.00 2,619,469$ (2.88) (288,704)$
*Innovation and Analytics moved to Innovation and Technology Department in 2018.
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
Innovation and Analytics*
Policy Advisor / Intergovernmental
Relations
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Variance
2018 to 2019 2017 Actual 2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
City Administration/Operations
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COMMUNICATION
2019 Approved Budget
$1,858,890
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Communication Department is to gather and share information to support and encourage open,
participatory government and an informed community.
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COMMUNICATION
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Complete department five-year strategic
plan.
• Strategic coordination of online/digital
platforms, including web content social
media enhancements.
• Provide informative and engaging video
and multimedia experiences to enhance
public engagement and awareness
opportunities.
• Provide strategic and task-level
communication support for high-profile
city initiatives, including community
engagement, Alpine-Balsam, the Civic
Area, CU conference center, Climate
Commitment, Energy Future, affordable
housing, inclusivity, resilience, etc.
• Continue core communication services/
emergency response.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Media/External Communication
Media/External Communication ensures the public receives
timely and accurate information relating to city operations, projects
and policies, council action, crisis/disaster communications,
economic vitality initiatives, and awareness campaigns through
traditional media, social media and the internet.
Video Services/Channel 8
Video Services/Channel 8 provides coverage of City Council,
Boards and Commission meetings. The station also produces
original Boulder programming for Comcast cable Channels 8
and 880, social media and the city website to explain issues
facing the community, increase awareness of items under
consideration by council and council action, provide public
service announcements, deliver weekly City of Boulder news,
create annual programming such as the State of the City
presentation, and produce internal organization videos.
Internal Communication
Internal Communication conveys organizational information
to all City of Boulder employees through bi-monthly employee
newsletters and streamed all-staff meetings, as well as weekly
information from specific departments to the city organization.
Topics include changes in employee benefits, city compensation systems, significant city projects, staff development
and training, city policies and updates on council work plans.
Web Content/Social Media
Web content/social media leads department liaison teams and oversees content standards and social media
guidelines to best leverage digital forms of communication, which include allowing for engagement outside of
regular business hours. The goal is to use these tools to inform a broader segment of the community about city
services and programs.
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COMMUNICATION
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Recognized in statewide, national and international communication competitions for video, social media and
print media excellence by peer and industry groups. Receiving three bronze Telly Awards, three platinum,
one gold, and four honorable mention Hermes awards, and a Gold Pick Award from the Public Relations
Society of America.
• Supported council and city priority initiatives such as Alpine-Balsam, East Bookend, Mayors Challenge,
Broadband, Open Space & Mountain Parks Master Plan, Climate Commitment, Energy Future, Urban Forest
Strategic Plan, affordable housing, homelessness and Vision Zero.
• Collaborated with Innovation & Technology and City Manager’s Office on a project to improve the existing
city website and develop plans for the next iteration. Communications led this scope of work, which involved
engaging internal and external customers to
develop a plan to make the website easier for the
public to navigate.
• Collaborated with Engagement Workgroup to
select, implement, roll out and manage a digital
engagement platform, known as Be Heard Boulder,
to make it easier for the public to get involved in
local government.
DID YOU KNOW?
Boulder has more followers in Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram than any other city
government in Colorado.
Harlow Platts Park
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COMMUNICATION
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE
Communication Total (15,000)$ - 205,904$ 1.00
General Fund
Reduction Total (15,000)$ - (90,000)$ -
Closed captioning - shift funding source to PEG dollars -$ - (60,000)$ -
Downgrade Communication Manager to Communication Specialist II (15,000) - - -
Reduce frequency of Community Newsletter from bimonthly to quarterly - - (30,000) -
Investment Total -$ - 229,268$ 0.25
Communication Specialist – Extend 2-year fixed-term position including associated
operating costs -$ - 29,268$ 0.25
Phase II of City of Boulder website redesign project - - 200,000 -
Community Housing Assistance Program Fund
Investment Total -$ - 32,874$ 0.37
Communication Specialist – Extend 2-year fixed-term position including associated
operating costs -$ - 32,874$ 0.37
Affordable Housing Fund
Investment Total -$ - 33,762$ 0.38
Communication Specialist – Extend 2-year fixed-term position including associated
operating costs -$ - 33,762$ 0.38
Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Media/External Communication 6.75 906,861$ 6.75 1,000,452$ 8.25 1,179,259$ 1.50 178,807$
Internal Communication 1.00 116,776 1.00 118,609 1.00 104,488 - (14,121)
Video Services/Channel 8 4.75 476,863 5.00 665,157 5.00 593,873 - (71,284)
Web Content/Social Media 1.00 101,022 2.00 201,112 1.00 71,725 (1.00) (129,387)
Total 13.50 1,601,522$ 14.75 1,985,330$ 15.25 1,949,346$ 0.50 (35,984)$
Personnel 1,327,478$ 1,482,474$ 1,528,991$ 46,517$
Operating 185,932 401,956 319,355 (82,601)
Interdepartmental Charges 88,112 100,900 101,000 100
Total 1,601,522$ 1,985,330$ 1,949,346$ (35,984)$
General 13.50 1,601,522$ 14.75 1,985,330$ 15.25 1,949,346$ 0.50 (35,984)$
Total 13.50 1,601,522$ 14.75 1,985,330$ 15.25 1,949,346$ 0.50 (35,984)$
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
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COMMUNITY VITALITY
2019 Approved Budget
$11,598,738
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Department of Community Vitality was created in Fall 2015 as part of a reorganization of the Downtown and
University Hill Management Division/Parking Services (DUHMD/PS) and Community Planning and Sustainability
(CP&S). As of August 2018, it is now under joint leadership with the Parks and Recreation Department. Community
Vitality will continue its core work focused economic vitality, parking and access, and public space management.
In addition, the Department will continue to serve the Downtown, University Hill, Boulder Junction and other
neighborhoods by providing quality programs, parking, enforcement, maintenance, and alternative mode services
with the highest level of customer service, efficient management, and effective problem solving.
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COMMUNITY VITALITY
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Complete the citywide retail study.
• Complete phase two of the
Neighborhood Parking Permit (NPP)
Program update.
• Enhance the customer experience,
revenue tracking, and reporting through
implementation of an update to the
software and hardware used to sell
parking products.
• Complete the parking garage stair
replacement project.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Provide administrative and financial support to the department,
customer service to patrons, and sales and administration of
commercial and residential parking permits. Provide staff liaison
support to four advisory boards: Downtown Management
Commission, University Hill Commercial Area Management
Commission, and two Boulder Junction Access Districts: Parking
and Travel Demand Management.
Economic Vitality
Support and coordinate efforts throughout the city organization
and with partner groups in the community to nurture and enhance
the entrepreneurial spirit of our community; support long-term
economic sustainability through strategic initiatives; support
Boulder businesses with assistance services, retention and
outreach efforts, and incentive programs; and support targeted
efforts in the downtown, Boulder Junction and University Hill commercial areas.
Parking & Access
Operations and Maintenance: Maintain and operate downtown, Boulder Junction and University Hill public
automobile and bicycle parking infrastructure including six surface lots, five garages, 4,440 on-street auto parking
spaces, and over 1,300 bike racks.
• Travel Demand Management (TDM): Administer the downtown travel demand management programs:
employee Eco Pass, Car Share and Bike Share, as well as the TDM district in Boulder Junction. Administer the
pilot employee Eco Pass program in the University Hill commercial area.
• Parking Enforcement: Use education and enforcement to manage parking in the downtown, Boulder
Junction and University Hill commercial areas, in twelve Neighborhood Parking Permit (NPP) zones and
citywide.
Public Space Management & Events
Manage the public space on University Hill, and downtown including the Pearl Street Mall; coordinate with
downtown and Hill business organizations; plan for and coordinate public space capital improvements downtown
and in the Hill commercial district; and manage special events permitting in the downtown and on University Hill,
as well as film permitting citywide.
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2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•Implemented phase one of the Neighborhood Parking Permit (NPP) Program update.
•Implemented the Chautauqua Access Management Plan (CAMP) in its first year following the pilot project.
•Completed the downtown retail vibrancy study and began implementing the recommended actions.
•Advanced the Hill Hotel/Garage public private
partnership project.
•Completed the Trinity Commons mixed use project
including public parking.
COMMUNITY VITALITY
DID YOU KNOW?
Since implementing the EcoPass program
for University Hill employees, the number
of people driving alone to work dropped
significantly, from 70 percent to 49
percent.
Pearl Street Mall
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COMMUNITY VITALITY
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
15th Street Parking Garage
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(90,558)$ (1.00) 512,237$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (250,058)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate Administrative Specialist II - standard position (50,058)$ (1.00) -$ -
Reduce and repurpose Flexible Rebate Program (200,000) - - -
Investment Total 68,750$ - 89,615$ -
Boulder Chamber's Innovation Venture - repurpose portion of the EV Rebate
program to fund 2nd year of this program -$ - 10,000$ -
Boulder SBDC Advanced Industry Incubator - repurpose portion of the EV Rebate
program to continue funding this program on ongoing basis following its initial
funding in 2017 and 2018
50,000 - - -
Continue pilot Hill employee EcoPass program - - 79,615 -
Ongoing software applications support for Community Vitality parking systems
through MOU with I&T 18,750 - - -
Downtown Commercial District Fund
Investment Total 90,750$ - 422,622$ -
Downtown Boulder (CAGID and BID) employee EcoPass program participant and
cost increases -$ - 422,622$ -
Ongoing software applications support for Community Vitality parking systems
through MOU with I&T 18,750 - - -
Parking & Access Revenue and Control System (PARCS) ongoing equipment
service agreement 72,000 - - -
Community Vitality Total
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COMMUNITY VITALITY
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
7.95 1,293,554$ 7.95 1,324,229$ 6.95 1,226,339$ (1.00) (97,890)$
1.00 239,690 1.00 154,778 1.00 239,295 - 84,517
- 68,109 - 75,209 - 158,428 - 83,219
1.00 93,781 1.00 96,465 1.00 100,610 - 4,145
Subtotal 9.95 1,695,135$ 9.95 1,650,682$ 8.95 1,724,672$ (1.00) 73,990$
Public Space Management/Events
- 82,841$ - 71,758$ - 86,341$ - 14,583$
- 2,753 - 1,800 - 1,800 - -
- 73,034 - 125,083 - 135,673 - 10,590
0.50 47,515 0.50 45,586 0.50 48,363 - 2,777
- 2,882 - 2,873 - 2,873 - -
Civic Area Planning - - - 78,334 - - - (78,334)
Subtotal 0.50 209,026$ 0.50 325,434$ 0.50 275,050$ - (50,384)$
Economic Vitality (EV)
Business Incentive Programs - 84,309$ - 350,000$ - 150,000$ - (200,000)$
2.00 486,888 1.00 560,152 1.00 404,662 - (155,490)
Subtotal 2.00 571,196$ 1.00 910,152$ 1.00 554,662$ - (355,490)$
3.00 728,213$ 3.00 785,134$ 3.00 786,587$ - 1,453$
- 19,820 - 37,000 - 37,000 - -
17.88 1,998,363 18.13 2,062,156 18.13 2,427,769 - 365,613
1.13 126,497 1.13 107,148 1.13 144,772 - 37,624
Neighborhood Parking Program 1.09 129,699 1.09 88,725 1.09 93,868 - 5,143
Chautauqua Area Management/NPP1 - 386,171 - 232,000 - - - (232,000)
12.95 904,800 12.95 1,064,368 12.95 1,046,931 - (17,437)
0.50 1,167,242 0.50 1,514,683 0.50 1,887,930 - 373,247
CAGID Parking Refunds - 8,904 - 16,000 - 16,000 - -
Subtotal 36.55 5,469,707$ 36.80 5,907,214$ 36.80 6,440,858$ - 533,644$
1,188,095$ 1,836,250$ 937,040$ (899,210)$
Cost Allocation and Transfers 359,394 395,107 414,739 19,632
3,839,696 2,290,917 1,251,717 (1,039,200)
Subtotal 5,387,185$ 4,522,274$ 2,603,496$ (1,918,778)$
Total 49.00 13,332,250$ 48.25 13,315,756$ 47.25 11,598,738$ (1.00) (1,717,018)$
Parking Enforcement and Special
Event Enforcement
TDM and Eco Pass Program
Capital Improvements Program,
Cost Allocation and Debt Service
Capital Improvement Program
Debt Service
Maintenance of Public Lands-
UHGID/UniHill
Maint of Public Lands-Civic Plaza
Maint of Public Lands-
Downtown/Mall
Event Permitting
Maint of Public Lands-NewsBox
EV Program and Sponsorships
Parking and Access: Operations
TDM and Enforcement
On Street Meters
Economic Programs/Sponsorship
Facility Ops/Maint-Downtown,
UniHill / BJAD garages-Lots
Administration
Department Administration
Hill Revitalizationg
GIDs
External Communications
Economic Programs/Sponsorship -
DBI/BID
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
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COMMUNITY VITALITY
DEPARTMENT DETAIL, CONTINUED
Pearl Street Mall
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
Personnel 3,239,698$ 3,486,308$ 3,381,614$ (104,694)$
Operating 4,150,454 4,839,247 4,937,278 98,031
Interdepartmental Charges 608,241 467,927 526,350 58,423
Capital 3,135,317 1,836,250 1,087,040 (749,210)
Debt Service 1,839,146 2,290,917 1,251,717 (1,039,200)
Cost Allocation and Transfers 359,394 395,107 414,739 19,632
Total 13,332,250$ 13,315,756$ 11,598,738$ (1,717,018)$
General 19.78 2,690,229$ 18.78 3,009,084$ 19.10 2,441,822$ 0.32 (567,262)$
25.14 7,792,224 25.39 8,698,651 24.25 7,321,938 (1.14) (1,376,713)
4.03 608,904 4.03 633,534 3.55 596,158 (0.48) (37,376)
0.03 2,134,382 0.03 544,224 0.18 575,404 0.15 31,180
0.03 106,511 0.03 430,263 0.18 663,416 0.15 233,153
Total 49.00 13,332,250$ 48.25 13,315,756$ 47.25 11,598,738$ (1.00) (1,717,018)$
1Beginning in 2019, the budget for Chautauqua Area Management has been moved to Public Works-Transportation.
Boulder Junction GID-TDM
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
Downtown Commercial District
University Hill Commercial District
Boulder Junction GID-Parking
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ELECTRIC UTILITY DEVELOPMENT
2019 Approved Budget
$8,834,202
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Boulder community has long been committed to climate action resulting in meaningful reductions to harmful
greenhouse gas emissions. Since 2010, the city has focused on changing its energy supply, which continues to rely
on fossil fuels as the primary source of energy. To draw from renewable sources while keeping rates and reliability
comparable to what is offered through the current provider, the city has pursued a strategy of creating a locally-
owned and controlled electric utility. Voter-supported analysis into the possibility of creating a local electric utility
has demonstrated the feasibility, as well as the possible benefits, of such an approach. In 2014, after analysis
resulted in council’s decision to move forward with acquiring assets and forming a municipal electric utility, staff
shifted its efforts to developing and implementing a detailed transition plan for electric utility development.
The Utility Occupation Tax (UOT), first approved by voters in 2011 to fund the electric utility development effort,
expired on Dec. 31, 2017. Council approved a ballot measure to extend the UOT, which was presented to, and
approved by, voters in November 2017. The UOT allows the city to continue to work on key initiatives to form a
Boulder-owned municipal electric utility and develop future energy strategies. In March 2018, Heather Bailey
resigned her position as Executive Director of Energy Strategy and Electric Utility Development and the city hired
Steve Catanach, former Electric Utility Manager for the City of Fort Collins, to lead the initiative to form the utility.
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ELECTRIC UTILITY DEVELOPMENT
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Complete the design of the necessary
separation of existing substation facilities
and configuration of new substation
facilities based on the negotiated
agreement with PSCo for interconnection
with the existing transmission system.
• Complete the engineering design of
new electric distribution lines outside of
the substations as required by the Public
Utility Commission approved separation
plan.
• Refine integrated power supply and
transmission costs based on indicative
pricing and determine next steps.
• Refine other cost estimates including
start-up and ongoing operation and
maintenance costs for input to the
financial model.
• Implement the strategic communications
and engagement work plan.
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Worked with Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) to
meet the conditions of the PUC order, including an agreement
for the city to pay PSCo’s costs related to the Electric Utility
Development Project.
• Negotiated an agreement with PSCo to interconnect the
existing transmission system to the proposed Boulder electric
distribution system, separate existing substation facilities and
configure new substation facilities.
• Initiated engineering design of new electric distribution lines
outside of the substations as required by the PUC approved
separation plan.
• Solicited and received indicative pricing for integrated power
supply and transmission.
• Developed a strategic communications and engagement
work plan based on input from the communications and
engagement working group and City Council. The plan
includes new approaches to engage an even broader
segment of the community and inform the community prior to
the 2020 “go/no-go” decision.
DID YOU KNOW?
Nationally, there are more than 2,000
community-owned electric utilities,
serving over 45 million people.
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ELECTRIC UTILITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
Solar Array on the East Boulder Community Center
2012 - 2014
Actual
2015-2017
Actual
2018 Revised
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
2020 Projected
Budget
4.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50
Total Staffing 4.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50
Personnel 1,475,202$ 2,891,009$ 1,225,046$ 1,022,387$ 1,042,836$
Operating 3,994,178 4,888,952 4,851,135 7,811,815 1,427,686
Total Expenditures 5,469,381$ 7,779,961$ 6,076,181$ 8,834,202$ 2,470,522$
General - Utility Occupation Tax 5,757,000$ 6,047,130$ 6,076,181$ 5,076,181$ 2,076,181$
General - City Manager Contingency - 613,876 - - -
General - Other One-Time Funding - 831,336 - - -
General Fund Reserves 1 - - - 3,758,021 394,341
Total Funding Source 5,757,000$ 7,492,342$ 6,076,181$ 8,834,202$ 2,470,522$
Surplus/(Deficit)287,619$ (287,619)$ -$ -$ -$
1In 2017, voters approved the extension of the Utility Occupation Tax (UOT) through 2022 for the Electric Utility Development Project. The duration of this project is from 2018 through
2020 with a project budget of $17,380,905. Between 2018 and 2020, $13,228,543 will be collected in UOT and applied to this project. The shortage (2019: $3,758,021 and 2020:
$394,341 for a total of $4,152,362) will be covered using General Fund reserves. Amounts collected in 2021 and 2022 ($2,076,181 in each year) totaling $4,152,362 will be used to pay
back the General Fund.
Expenditure by Category
Funding Source
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FINANCE
2019 Approved Budget
$10,430,537
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The City of Boulder Finance Department is an innovative leader and partner in fiscal stewardship. The empowered
and knowledgeable finance team provides timely support and consistent guidance to fulfill our customers’ needs.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Administration directs activities and ensures communication and collaboration with city departments related to city
financial matters. In addition, it is responsible for the administration of the following:
•Munis Enterprise Resource Planning system;
•Special Projects; and
•Flood Recovery Grants Management.
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FINANCE
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Implement a new tax and license
software system that will provide a more
customer friendly online service portal
and enhance reporting capabilities.
• With a Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) - Disaster Recovery
resiliency grant, develop more robust
systems for budget decision making and
service delivery model optimization and
Key Performance Indicators.
• Implement an econometric retail sales
tax forecasting model.
• Contribute to the development of a
Citywide Retail Sustainability Strategy.
• Implement recommendations from
the 2018 Purchasing Operational
Assessment to increase effectiveness of
the procurement of goods and services.
• Continue to produce budget videos
and other engagement tools to provide
accessible education materials to
residents.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Accounting & Treasury
The Accounting and Treasury Division includes general
accounting functions, external financial reporting, internal audit,
daily cash management, debt management, bond disclosure
and other compliance requirements. In addition, this division
manages the compensated absences fund, which is used to fund
vacation- and sick-time-payout when employees leave the city
organization.
Budget
The Budget Division coordinates city-wide operating budget
development activities, collaborates with the Community
Planning and Sustainability Department and other departments
to create the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), provides
budgetary support and guidance to city departments, performs
budgetary forecasting and analysis, engages in long-range
financial planning, and performs policy analysis at the request
of the City Manager.
Payroll & Accounts Payable / Receivable
The Payroll and Accounts Payable/Receivable Division performs
payroll functions including processing of paychecks, W2s,
and vendor tax documentation, as well as financial document
imaging and record retention, centralized mail coordination,
accounts payable and accounts receivable. This division ensures
compliance with Federal and State payroll, pension, and other
tax reporting requirements.
Purchasing
The Purchasing Division is responsible for managing the city’s procurement process and execution of contracts for
constructing capital improvements, purchasing tangible personal property, obtaining insurance policies, purchased
services and consulting services.
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Tulips on Pearl Street Mall
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Revenue, Tax Audit, and Licensing
The Revenue, Tax Audit, and Licensing Division provides tax collection, reporting, education and enforcement
functions for sales and use taxes, accommodation taxes, admission taxes, and trash taxes of the city. The licensing
function of the division includes collection and enforcement activities for regular business licenses (sales, use,
accommodation, admission, and trash hauler licenses), liquor licenses, medical and recreational marijuana
business licenses, special event licenses, and other licensing by the city.
Risk Management
The Risk Management Division plays an essential role in minimizing risk exposure for city employees, residents and
visitors, and the city’s fleet and facilities. The division works closely with departments – providing training, guidance,
and recommendations to safely meet objectives. This division also manages the city’s insurance programs including
workers’ compensation insurance and liability insurance.
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2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial
Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) – all awards that demonstrate our continued commitment to excellent fiscal stewardship.
• Adopted Standardized Sales Tax Definitions, the culmination of a statewide, Colorado Municipal League led
effort to simplify tax administration for businesses.
• Participated in implementing an enterprise software solution permitting and licensing – implemented a
regulatory licensing module that allows online processing and payment, and improved accounting and
reporting capabilities.
• Enhanced other online offerings including an on-line general bill payment system and an electronic submission
process for competitive solicitations.
• Participated in a Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) Financial Sustainability pilot
program to test the Financial Sustainability Index
– a self-evaluation tool to assess an organization’s
position to make financially sustainable choices.
DID YOU KNOW?
The finance department processes over
15,600 payments to 3,000 vendors each
year, helping ensure city programs and
services are delivered.
FINANCE
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(178,623)$ (1.30) -$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (185,202)$ (1.30) -$ -
Eliminate Accountant - standard position (88,172)$ (1.00) -$
Eliminate Revenue and Licensing Officer - standard position (38,030) (0.30) - -
Reduce temporary employee funding for closed sworn pension plan administration (59,000) - - -
Investment Total 6,579$ - -$ -
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software 6,579 - - -
Finance Total
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration
#4.00 791,987$ 5.00 1,371,281$ 4.00 842,847$ (1.00) (528,435)$
Flood Recovery 2.50 224,581 2.50 223,909 - - (2.50) (223,909)
Subtotal 6.50 1,016,569$ 7.50 1,595,190$ 4.00 842,847$ (3.50) (752,344)$
Accounting and Treasury
#Financial Reporting 6.30 717,874$ 4.50 678,549$ 4.50 777,728$ - 99,179
#Portfolio and Debt Management 0.50 40,660 0.50 47,276 0.50 41,408 - (5,868)
Subtotal 6.80 758,533$ 5.00 725,825$ 5.00 819,136$ - 93,311$
Budget
0; 7Budget Development, Forecasting and Policy Analysis 6.00 677,504$ 6.00 719,461$ 6.00 751,606$ - 32,145$
Subtotal 6.00 677,504$ 6.00 719,461$ 6.00 751,606$ - 32,145$
Payroll and Accounts Payable/Receivable
Payroll 3.00 287,625$ 4.00 380,690$ 4.00 354,669$ - (26,021)$
#Payment and Receipt Processing 2.10 186,914 2.00 148,586 2.00 147,034 - (1,552)
#Centralized Mail Services 1.00 58,355 0.50 89,481 - 38,700 (0.50) (50,781)
Subtotal 6.10 532,894$ 6.50 618,757$ 6.00 540,403$ (0.50) (78,354)$
Purchasing
Purchasing Management and Compliance 4.00 351,558$ 4.00 372,683$ 4.00 373,571$ - 887$
Subtotal 4.00 351,558$ 4.00 372,683$ 4.00 373,571$ - 887$
Revenue, Tax Audit, and Licensing
#0.50 54,282$ 0.50 25,950$ 0.50 48,024$ - 22,074$
#Green Tag Licensing 0.25 17,691 0.25 12,375 0.25 18,488 - 6,113
#Liquor Licensing 1.30 182,743 1.57 188,636 1.50 182,140 (0.07) (6,496)
Medical Marijuana Licensing 1.25 103,347 1.12 107,892 1.10 102,643 (0.02) (5,249)
Recreational Marijuana Licensing 1.36 129,501 1.72 294,579 1.70 177,486 (0.02) (117,093)
1, Other Licensing 0.45 37,069 0.45 28,397 0.45 33,678 - 5,281
#Tax Audit 5.00 449,203 5.50 533,684 4.50 406,928 (1.00) (126,756)
#4.10 274,180 4.00 828,788 5.00 1,007,041 1.00 178,253
Subtotal 14.22 1,248,016$ 15.11 2,020,301$ 15.00 1,976,427$ (0.12) (43,874)$
Risk Management
#Property and Casualty Insurance 2.00 1,682,993$ 2.00 2,303,595$ 2.00 2,397,113$ - 93,518$
#Worker's Compensation Insurance 2.00 2,102,446 2.00 2,491,359 2.00 2,729,434 - 238,075
Subtotal 4.00 3,785,439$ 4.00 4,794,954$ 4.00 5,126,547$ - 331,592$
Total 47.62 8,370,513$ 48.12 10,847,172$ 44.00 10,430,537$ (4.12) (416,634)$
Personnel 4,096,689$ 4,809,581$ 4,454,744$ (354,837)$
Operating 4,136,840 5,872,372 5,822,257 (50,115)
Interdepartmental Charges 92,524 119,425 104,202 (15,223)
Cost Allocation 44,460 45,794 49,333 3,539
Total 8,370,513$ 10,847,172$ 10,430,537$ (416,634)$
General 43.62 4,585,044$ 43.62 5,999,754$ 39.50 5,260,258$ (4.12) (739,496)$
Sugar Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax - 30 0.50 52,464 0.50 43,733 - (8,731)
Property and Casualty Insurance 2.00 1,682,993 2.00 2,303,595 2.00 2,397,113 - 93,518
Worker's Compensation Insurance 2.00 2,102,446 2.00 2,491,359 2.00 2,729,434 - 238,075
Total 47.62 8,370,513$ 48.12 10,847,172$ 44.00 10,430,537$ (4.12) (416,634)$
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Department Administration, ERP, and Special Projects
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
Dog Licensing
Sales Tax Licensing
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FIRE-RESCUE
2019 Approved Budget
$20,898,793
DEPARTMENT MISSION
Pride, Integrity & Professionalism
The mission of the Boulder Fire-Rescue Department is to make Boulder a safe place to live, work and play. We
reduce the human suffering caused by fires, accidents, sudden illness, hazardous material releases, or other
disasters.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Emergency Services
Emergency Services provides a full range of emergency response services as noted in the City Charter, Boulder
Valley Comprehensive Plan and Department Master Plan. These services include responding to structure fires,
wildland fire mitigation and response, water rescues, technical rescues, hazardous materials response, and
emergency medical services. These services are carried out by sworn personnel who staff seven strategically-
located stations throughout the city. Several of these emergency response functions are fulfilled through contracts
with cooperative entities to ensure resiliency and cost-effective service provision.
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FIRE-RESCUE
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Complete land purchase and begin
design and construction of Fire Station
#3 to meet community needs in
alignment with Community, Culture and
Safety Tax.
• Initiate community outreach plan based
on the Standards of Cover.
• Complete launch of the Station Captain
Program to promote department-wide
administrative resiliency, resource
management, and succession planning.
DID YOU KNOW?
Boulder Fire-Rescue carries more than
27,000 combined feet of fire hose on its
engines. This is enough hose to scale the
1st Flatiron more than seven times!
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Community Risk Reduction
Community Risk Reduction provides fire prevention services
through coordinated engineering, education and enforcement
initiatives. The public education program targets specific groups
based on risk and key demographics. The workgroup also offers
evaluation and intervention for children ages 3 to 18 who have
been involved in a fire-setting incident. Community risk-reduction
also provides inspection and enforcement services to ensure
existing buildings and new construction meet fire and safety
code requirements, as well as providing fire cause and origin
determination on all fires.
Administration
Administration provides strategic oversight and visioning as well
as financial, performance management and data analytics for
the department. The Administration Division includes the Office
of the Chief who serves as the main point of representation for the department in areas of community importance
including, but not limited to, long-term community risk mitigation planning, and inter-agency relations including
mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions.
Internal Support
Internal Support provides the services necessary to run the department on a daily basis including facilities and
fleet maintenance, technology support, supplies and equipment maintenance and procurement, human resources
management, occupational health and training. The training program in particular provides an ongoing curriculum
for all sworn personnel, helping them maintain the skills needed to handle the wide variety of community risks.
These skills include emergency medical skills and various fire-fighting and life-saving certifications based on
national standards.
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FIRE-RESCUE
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Completed public outreach component of Fire Master Plan update including digital outreach and community
and neighborhood event participation.
• Shifted to enhanced Emergency Medical Services (Basic Emergency Medical Technician) delivery to include
department-wide certification of IV practices and procedures.
• Developed publicly available web-based dashboard that combines real-time Fire-Rescue data with the
Standards of Cover and Community Risk Assessment.
• Reached agreement with IAFF Local 900 on a two-year labor contract that maintained positive employee
relations and achieved good governance and financial stewardship outcomes.
City of Boulder Fire Station #2, Early Days
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
FIRE-RESCUE
Fire-Rescue Vehicles at the Fire Training Center
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(403,000)$ (1.00) -$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (403,000)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate Code Enforcement/Investigations - standard position (128,000)$ (1.00) -$ -
Extend fleet replacement cycle and apparatus replacement life-cycles (205,000) - - -
Reduce non-personnel expenses such as office supplies, consulting and
administrative staff training (70,000) - - -
Fire-Rescue Total
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
FIRE-RESCUE
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Emergency Operations
24.25 3,585,110$ 24.25 3,645,443$ 24.25 3,944,105$ - 298,662$
Wildland Response 9.00 893,968 8.00 913,988 8.00 978,364 - 64,376
Dive Rescue 24.25 2,997,330 24.25 3,163,506 24.25 3,178,323 - 14,817
Hazardous Materials 24.25 3,131,417 24.25 3,300,456 24.25 3,325,213 - 24,757
Emergency Medical Services 24.25 3,598,357 24.25 3,789,956 24.25 3,823,773 - 33,817
Subtotal 106.00 14,206,183$ 105.00 14,813,349$ 105.00 15,249,778$ - 436,429$
Community Risk Reduction
Public Education 2.67 308,143$ 2.67 295,145$ 2.67 297,086$ - 1,941$
Code Enforcement 4.17 496,901 4.17 550,927 3.17 414,050 (1.00) (136,877)
Investigations 1.16 170,217 1.16 163,173 1.16 166,834 - 3,661
Subtotal 8.00 975,262$ 8.00 1,009,245$ 7.00 877,970$ (1.00) (131,275)$
Internal Support
Facilities (Stations)0.45 440,682$ 0.45 419,393$ 0.45 672,422$ - 253,029$
Fleet 0.45 1,250,734 0.45 1,472,986 0.45 1,273,685 - (199,301)
Supplies & Equipment 0.45 157,436 0.45 153,823 0.45 129,402 - (24,421)
Technology 1.13 892,002 1.13 392,742 1.13 412,744 - 20,002
Safety Equipment 0.63 533,086 0.63 544,045 0.63 502,699 - (41,346)
Human Resources 0.13 120,050 0.13 144,433 0.13 73,884 - (70,549)
Occupational Health 0.63 202,618 0.63 206,388 0.63 210,280 - 3,892
Training 3.13 604,084 3.13 608,273 3.13 625,754 - 17,481
Subtotal 7.00 4,200,692$ 7.00 3,942,083$ 7.00 3,900,870$ - (41,213)$
Administration
Strategic Planning 2.00 399,318$ 2.00 372,120$ 2.00 323,092$ - (49,028)$
Finance 1.00 289,276 2.00 268,120 2.00 235,483 - (32,637)
Collaborating Agency Relationships - 320,618 - 245,653 - 311,600 - 65,947
Subtotal 3.00 1,009,211$ 4.00 885,893$ 4.00 870,175$ - (15,718)$
Total 124.00 20,391,348$ 124.00 20,650,570$ 123.00 20,898,793$ (1.00) 248,223$
Personnel 16,705,387$ 16,664,505$ 16,905,289$ 240,784$
Operating 1,784,186 1,827,053 1,674,658 (152,395)
Interdepartmental Charges 1,901,775 2,159,012 2,018,846 (140,166)
Capital Improvement CCS - - 300,000 300,000
Total 20,391,348$ 20,650,570$ 20,898,793$ 248,223$
General Fund 123.33 20,271,977$ 123.22 20,522,238$ 123.00 20,598,793$ (0.22) 76,555$
Open Space Fund 0.67 119,371 0.78 128,332 - - (0.78) (128,332)
Capital Improvement CCS Fund - - - - - 300,000 - 300,000
Total 124.00 20,391,348$ 124.00 20,650,570$ 123.00 20,898,793$ (1.00) 248,223$
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Variance
2018 to 2019 2017 Actual 2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
Fire-Rescue
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GENERAL GOVERNANCE
2019 Approved Budget
$3,430,498
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Contingency
The City Manager’s Contingency includes funds set aside for unforeseen matters that may arise during the fiscal
year.
Non-Departmental Contracts
Non-Departmental Contracts are annual contracts that promote or benefit the city.
Citywide Memberships
Citywide Memberships includes funds for memberships in organizations for city departments and Council that
assist the city in influencing regional and national decision-making.
Citywide Programs
Funding for citywide programs are funds for programs with an associated time frame or for planning and
development of new programs to meet future needs of the city.
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Aerial of Boulder
GENERAL GOVERNANCE
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
-$ - 93,000$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (126,000)$ - -$ -
Reduce transfer to Convention & Visitors Bureau (126,000)$ - -$ -
Investment Total 126,000$ - 93,000$ -
Operation and management of citywide events 126,000$ - 93,000$ -
General Governance Total
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
GENERAL GOVERNANCE
2017 Actual Variance
2018 to 2019
Amount Amount Amount Amount
City Manager's Contingency
Extraordinary Personnel 5,674$ 119,916$ 119,916$ -$
Manager's Contingency 172,912 336,166 336,166 -
Subtotal 178,586$ 456,082$ 456,082$ -$
Non-Departmental Contracts
Convention and Visitors Bureau 2,136,795$ 2,232,242$ 2,175,014$ (57,228)$
Humane Society Building Loan 60,000 60,000 60,000 -
Negotiations Support 18,828 46,393 46,393 -
24,584 - - -
Subtotal 2,240,207$ 2,338,635$ 2,281,407$ (57,228)$
City-Wide Memberships
43,200$ 46,872$ 46,872$ -$
Colorado Municipal League 76,905 81,177 81,177 -
Metro Mayors Caucus 8,583 9,871 9,871 -
National League of Cities 7,816 8,989 8,989 -
Rocky Flats Stewardship Coalitions 1,000 1,000 1,000 -
Colorado Communication and Utility 4,400 6,000 6,000 -
Alliance for Innovation 6,375 7,650 7,650 -
International Town and Gown Assoc.400 400 400 -
Colorado Climate Future Coalition 30,000 30,000 30,000 -
Mayor's Innovation Alliance 2,000 2,300 2,300 -
Subtotal 180,679$ 194,259$ 194,259$ -$
City-Wide Programs
West Nile Virus / IPM 252,516$ 258,750$ 258,750$ -$
City Wide Special Events/Coordinator 122,689 156,000 126,000 (30,000)
IronMan Event 95,416 63,000 43,000 (20,000)
Latino Festival - - 10,000 10,000
Haute Route Rockies 1,800 - 20,000 20,000
Jaipur Literature Festival 32,146 - 20,000 20,000
1,890 21,000 21,000 -
Subtotal 506,457$ 498,750$ 498,750$ -$
Total 3,105,929$ 3,487,726$ 3,430,498$ (57,228)$
Operating 3,105,929$ 3,487,726$ 3,430,498$ (57,228)$
Total 3,105,929$ 3,487,726$ 3,430,498$ (57,228)$
General 3,105,929$ 3,487,726$ 3,430,498$ (57,228)$
Total 3,105,929$ 3,487,726$ 3,430,498$ (57,228)$
Note:
No budgeted FTE included in City Manager's Contingency, Non-Departmental Contracts, City-Wide Memberships or City-Wide Programs.
EXPENDITURE BY FUND
EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
Channel 22
2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
Community Survey
Denver Regional Council of Governments
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HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
2019 Approved Budget
$23,505,312
DEPARTMENT MISSION
In July 2018, Housing and Human Services merged into one department. Work is underway to integrate mission,
strategies, programming and services.
HOUSING MISSION
To preserve and provide safe, high-quality and affordable housing opportunities through collaborative
community planning and funding of programs.
HUMAN SERVICES MISSION
To create a healthy, socially thriving and inclusive community by providing and supporting human services to
Boulder residents in need.
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Provides oversight of the department work programs, policy
development and implementation, strategic and community
planning, implementation of Housing initiatives, Human Services
and Homelessness Strategies, regional partnership development
and coordination, finance and budget oversight, and public
communications.
Community Relations
Community Relations consists of Human Relations Commission
(HRC), Community Mediations Service Program (CMS), and
Office of Human Rights (OHR). HRC is charged with identifying
and alleviating human relations issues and social problems,
fostering positive community relations and protecting human
rights, and making social policy recommendations to City Council.
The HRC allocates funding to the community for cultural events
and diversity and inclusion programs. CMS provides community
conflict resolution services for city residents, organizations
and businesses, including landlord-tenant and neighborhood
disputes and restorative justice. OHR enforces the Human Rights
Ordinance and Failure to Pay Wages. In addition, Community
Relations also coordinates annual community-wide events and
celebrations, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Immigrant
Heritage Week and Indigenous Peoples Day.
Policy & Planning
Leads initiatives to address community housing needs, social
policy and equity issues through community and stakeholder
engagement; supportive policy, market and data analysis;
and development of effective policies and programs; identify
and create effective social response systems; and, oversees
development and implementation of the Housing, Human
Services and Homelessness Strategies. Coordinates with other
city departments, community organizations and partners to
implement city programs, policies and regulations including the
Inclusionary Housing ordinance and the Homelessness Strategy.
The group establishes and monitors appropriate metrics to
measure program success and effectiveness. Team also staffs the
newly created Housing Advisory Board.
HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Integrate Housing and Human Services
into one department, thereby providing
opportunities for greater effectiveness
for the community through improved
coordination of programs and staff
efficiencies.
• Continue implementing the Human
Services Strategy 2017-2022, including
changes to community funding,
aligning direct services and expanded
partnerships, and integrating with
the Economic Sustainability Strategy,
Resilience Strategy, Housing Strategy
and Boulder Valley Comprehensive
Plan (BVCP).
• Continue implementation of the
Homelessness Strategy including
achieving housing goals, fully
implementing integrated data for
improved outcome tracking, and
analysis of first year data to refine new
adult homeless service system.
• Further the development of key
affordable housing developments in
the city. The completion of various
developments will occur with an
additional 251 permanently affordable
homes including Trinity Commons (16
units), Attention Homes Apartments (40
units), Diagonal Crossing (105 units),
Bustop (52 units) and Ciclo (S’PARK)
(38 units).
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HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Housing Asset Management
Serves the community by promoting and implementing the City of Boulder’s Affordable Homeownership Program.
Asset Management also protects the integrity of the city’s affordable housing programs by ensuring compliance
with all investment and city rules and regulations.
Family Services
Family Services includes the Child Care Subsidy Program (CSS), financial assistance to support low- and lower-
middle-income families in paying for quality, affordable child care, and Family Resource Schools (FRS), a partnership
with the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) to provide outreach, direct services and referrals for families and
children to remove academic and non-academic barriers to success in five Boulder elementary schools. Family
Services promotes youth leadership development and engagement through the Youth Opportunities Program and
the city manager-appointed Youth Opportunities Advisory Board, which advises the city on youth-related issues in
the community and distributes grants to local nonprofits, organizations and individual youth for social, educational
and cultural activities, with an emphasis on low-income youth.
Funding & Resource Planning
Housing Community Investment provides funding and technical assistance to housing partners and community
agencies to create and preserve affordable housing, improve community facilities and support programs serving
low- and moderate-income persons. Community Investment also participates in regional housing activities serving
as the lead agency for the Boulder Broomfield HOME Consortium and serving as program staff for the Boulder
County Regional Housing Partnership.
Human Services Funding & Resource Planning administers the Human Services Fund, which distributes funding
to support the operations of community nonprofits; the Health Equity Fund, which distributes community funding
from the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Distribution Tax to community organizations for health promotion,
wellness programs, chronic disease prevention and to address health equity; and the Substance Education and
Awareness grant funding for community education and prevention programs for children, youth and families
related to substance and recreational marijuana use and impacts.
Senior Services
Senior Services provides programs and services for older adults at the East and West Senior Centers, including
enrichment programs, resource seminars and support groups, wellness programs, day trips, resource and referral
for community services, and short-term case management for vulnerable older adults. Senior Services administers
the city’s Food Tax Rebate Program for families, individuals with disabilities and older adults with lower incomes.
Senior Services collaborates with Boulder County and community agencies to plan, coordinate and evaluate
services for older adults, including the Age Well Boulder County strategic plan, and staffs the City Manager-
appointed Senior Community Advisory Committee. The Committee provides consultation and expertise to city staff
on policy and programs related to older adults and serves as city liaison to the Boulder Seniors Foundation.
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DID YOU KNOW?
During the first 8 months of implementation,
the new Boulder adult homeless services
system housed enough people (218) to
free up all the overnight sheltering beds
in the city (210) for other individuals that
need help.
HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Added 99 new permanently affordable homes to the city’s inventory moving the city to 7.5 percent of the 10
percent affordable housing goal. This was accomplished by the following properties coming online: Boulder
Housing Partners’ Palo Park, Cedar and Casey properties and Element’s Spark West. In June, following
the city’s investment to purchase and renovate the old Robb’s Music location on 30th Street, the Path to
Home program, serving persons experiencing homelessness, opened its doors offering coordinated entry
and services and 50 overnight shelter beds.
• Updated Inclusionary Housing ordinance went into full effect in July 2018. The regulatory generator of
affordable housing units and financial resources to further the affordable housing goals of the city, evolved to
meet the growing demand for affordable housing and changing market conditions. In addition to a general
update of the regulation, the inclusionary housing requirement was raised from 20% to 25%, an Affordable
Housing Design Review process was created to ensure quality design and construction of affordable units,
and an online calculator was created to support housing development partners to estimate inclusionary
housing requirements.
• Implemented the Human Services Strategy 2017-2022, including changes to community funding, aligning
direct services, and expanded partnerships.
• Implemented the Homelessness Strategy, helping 244 adults exit homelessness through June, and preventing
homelessness for hundreds of families through the Keep Families Housed program that served 332 families
in 2017.
• Initiated research and evaluation plan to assess the effects of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product
Distribution tax (SSB tax) and the impact of investments made with SSB tax revenue.
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
North Broadway - Holiday Neighborhood
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(522,479)$ (4.00) 103,300$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (622,479)$ (4.00) (76,700)$ -
Sell bus and contract out bus service for senior services and other city events -$ - (76,700)$ -
Eliminate Administrative Specialist - standard position (71,500) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Deputy Director of Human Services - standard position (158,100) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Planning Project Manager - standard position (94,700) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Senior Services Social Trips Program (35,420) - - -
Eliminate Strategic Initiatives Manager - standard position (125,000) (1.00) - -
Reduce department-wide non-personnel expenses (34,500) - - -
Reduce consulting and office supplies (28,259) - - -
Shift subsidy for Senior Services - Meals on Wheels from General Fund to Sugar
Sweetened Beverage Tax Fund (75,000) - - -
Investment Total 100,000$ - 180,000$ -
Contingency for severe weather sheltering in the event it is not provided by non-
profits -$ - 180,000$ -
Increase funding for Family Resource Schools (FRS) Program 70,000 - - -
Provide ongoing funding for Human Relations Commission (HRC) grants 30,000 - - -
Housing & Human Services Total
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration
Department Administration 9.45 1,495,030$ 9.85 1,545,074$ 7.85 1,349,804$ (2.00) (195,270)$
Subtotal 9.45 1,495,030$ 9.85 1,545,074$ 7.85 1,349,804$ (2.00) (195,270)$
Family Services
- 151,788$ 0.29 240,186$ 0.29 239,906$ - (280)$
Family Resource Schools 7.06 840,281 6.77 804,409 6.77 881,746 - 77,337
Prevention and Intervention - 150,524 - 148,430 - 148,430 - -
Subtotal 7.06 1,142,593$ 7.06 1,193,025$ 7.06 1,270,082$ - 77,057$
1.31 186,836$ 1.30 218,426$ 1.30 208,958$ - (9,468)$
Office of Human Rights 0.99 64,175 0.98 99,638 0.98 96,929 - (2,709)
Youth Opportunities Program 1.31 296,314 1.30 319,101 1.30 314,054 - (5,047)
Community Mediation 2.41 232,209 2.61 253,054 2.61 252,305 - (749)
Subtotal 6.02 779,534$ 6.19 890,219$ 6.19 872,246$ - (17,973)$
Community Funding & Planning
2.50 4,668,079$ 3.50 4,936,593$ 3.50 7,196,544$ - 2,259,951$
5.00 330,300 5.00 1,277,208 3.00 1,295,142 (2.00) 17,934
Subtotal 7.50 4,998,379$ 8.50 6,213,801$ 6.50 8,491,686$ (2.00) 2,277,885$
Senior Services
Food Tax Rebate Program 0.28 24,268$ 0.28 25,153$ 0.28 24,734$ - (419)$
Senior Centers 4.44 407,309 4.44 416,906 4.44 408,121 - (8,785)
Senior Resources 2.85 358,028 2.85 353,649 2.85 277,710 - (75,939)
Senior Health & Wellness 0.82 131,807 0.82 130,209 0.82 130,651 - 442
Senior Social Programs 1.08 155,615 1.08 163,421 1.08 134,126 - (29,295)
Subtotal 9.47 1,077,027$ 9.47 1,089,338$ 9.47 975,342$ - (113,996)$
Housing
4.00 21,959,507$ 4.00 8,260,558$ 4.00 9,073,395$ - 812,837$
Asset Management 3.00 289,807 3.00 676,536 3.00 684,575 - 8,039
Planning and Policy 4.50 418,625 4.50 472,281 4.50 501,267 - 28,986
Subtotal 11.50 22,667,940 11.50 9,409,375 11.50 10,259,237 - 849,862
Cost Allocation and Transfers
Cost Allocation and Transfers 252,064 259,626 286,915 27,289
Subtotal 252,064 259,626 286,915 27,289
Total 51.00 32,412,567 52.57 20,600,458 48.57 23,505,312 (4.00) 2,904,853
Personnel 4,629,320$ 5,045,034$ 4,843,256$ (201,778)$
Operating 23,159,182 15,107,878 18,217,934 3,110,055
Interdepartmental Charges 181,932 187,920 157,207 (30,713)
Capital 4,190,070 - - -
Cost Allocation 252,064 259,626 286,915 27,289
Total 32,412,567$ 20,600,458$ 23,505,312$ 2,904,853$
General Fund 32.65 7,757,814$ 32.83 8,662,068$ 28.83 8,384,542$ (4.00) (277,526)$
Grants 2.78 237,837 2.54 245,000 2.51 245,000 (0.03) -
- 916,485 1.00 1,447,536 1.00 3,737,488 - 2,289,952
7.63 15,756,859 7.88 5,462,321 7.88 6,346,889 - 884,568
4.82 6,389,733 4.97 3,318,805 4.97 2,964,740 - (354,066)
2.13 733,324 2.35 656,217 2.38 732,101 0.03 75,884
1.00 620,515 1.00 808,511 1.00 1,094,553 - 286,042
Total 51.00 32,412,567$ 52.57 20,600,458$ 48.57 23,505,312$ (4.00) 2,904,853$
Variance
2018 to 2019
Sugar Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax
2017 Actuals 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
HOME Investment Partnership Grant
Community Development Block Grant
Community Relations
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
Community Relations and Human Relations
Commission
Community Funding
Planning
Early Childhood Programs
Affordable Housing
Community Housing Assistance Program
Community Investment
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HUMAN RESOURCES
2019 Approved Budget
$4,047,164
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Human Resources (HR) department provides services and programs in support of the city’s workforce including:
recruitment; organizational development and retention; diversity, equity and inclusion; employee and labor
relations; and employee benefits and well-being.
In 2018, HR welcomed new leadership and a renewed focus on core service delivery, customer service,
interdepartmental collaboration, and internal culture and morale. Departmental priorities emphasized innovation
and technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of services and programs and to better deliver on strategic
goals.
In the spring of 2018, HR implemented a redesigned organizational structure to better support citywide and
department needs, to enhance services, and to create opportunities for the staff’s professional growth. The
reorganization was completed with no increase to the existing personnel budget. The new structure supports
functions and services with organizational reach and internal focus. It is organized into six solutions-focused
workgroups: Benefits & Well-Being, Consulting & Labor Relations, DEI, L&OD, Strategy & Business Services, and
Technology Solutions.
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Strategy & Business Services collaborates across the
organization with all city departments to lead the strategic
direction of human resource services and leverages business
tools to plan and monitor the status of strategic initiatives, core
services, and budget. It also drives process improvement and
workforce / operational measures efforts. The workgroup
includes the Director, Deputy Director, and Business Analyst.
Technology Solutions provides technology enablement for HR
data management and reporting and administers the human
resources information system (HRIS). As appropriate, it also leads
system requirements analysis, vendor research and selection,
system testing, and user training. The workgroup includes the
HRIS Manager, HRIS Analyst, and HR Representative.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) fosters citywide
awareness and understanding of DEI concepts and issues. It
manages the citywide Equity Strategy and administers policy
and programming to foster growth, build relationships and
partnerships, and create brave spaces. The work is led by the
Chief Diversity Officer.
Benefits & Well-Being
Benefits manages the City of Boulder employee benefits
program. This includes benefits selection and renewal strategies,
open enrollment administration and benefits management for
medical, dental, vision, life, other supplemental insurance, and
voluntary products. It also provides benefits outreach, retirement consulting, leave / claim management, and
ensures compliance with the Family and Medical Leave and Affordable Care acts. The workgroup includes the
Benefits Manager, Benefits Specialists (2), and HR Representative.
Well-Being develops and manages the citywide wellness program, “Well-Being @Work”, that aims to support
employees in improving their health, morale and engagement. This work is led by the Well-Being Coordinator and
supported by staff ‘wellness champions’ from city departments across the organization.
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• A citywide job classification and
compensation analysis; including draft
strategies for future year compensation
structure.
• Enhancements to the people, processes,
and technology around recruiting,
selection, and onboarding of new city
employees.
• Exploration and recommendations
on an enhanced staff performance
management process and system.
• A new partnership with the Government
Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE);
including finalizing an organizational
equity strategy.
• Pilot working-parent benefits including
infant-at-work and onsite childcare.
• 2020-2025 HR department strategic
planning.
HUMAN RESOURCES
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Consulting & Labor Relations
Consulting & Labor Relations provides front-line HR services and partners directly with other city departments to
meet their HR needs. These services include recruitment, hiring and selection, employee lifecycle advisement, and
support and coaching on employee and labor relations and conflict resolution.
It oversees the city’s compensation and classification strategies and policies and conducts market studies to provide
fair and competitive compensation.
It leads the city’s negotiation strategies and processes to create union contracts with collective bargaining units
(Boulder Municipal Employees Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, Boulder Police Officers
Association). It also advises employees on contract interpretation and application.
The workgroup includes the Senior HR Manager, Labor Relations Manager, HR Business Partners (4), Recruiter,
and HR Representative.
Learning & Organizational Development
Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) provides tools and resources that promote citywide talent
development, leadership and a high-performance culture. It oversees training programs, employee engagement
and recognition efforts, and city’s performance management strategy. The workgroup includes the L&OD Manager,
L&OD Specialist, and HR Representative.
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Negotiated mutually beneficial 2-year contracts with Boulder Municipal Employees Association (BMEA)
and Boulder’s chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
• Received a gold medal ‘Workplace Health Achievement’ award for the City of Boulder from the American
Heart Association – including a mention in Forbes Magazine.
• Implemented a new gap insurance benefit for Police and Fire retirees with >20 years of service, over the age
of 60 but not yet 65.
• Implemented a new online “Wellness Portal”
to increase staff engagement in Well-Being
programming, that better enables physical
fitness tracking and participation in Well-Being
challenges.
DID YOU KNOW?
In the first half of 2018, applicants for
city jobs came from all 50 states and 21
countries.
HUMAN RESOURCES
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
HUMAN RESOURCES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
193,280$ (1.00) -$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (181,720)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate Benefits Specialist - standard position (77,320)$ (1.00) -$ -
Reduce employee recognition events and miscellaneous purchased services to be in
line with actual spending (104,400) - - -
Investment Total 399,125$ 0.37 -$ -
Repurpose health care savings for citywide retention efforts 375,000$ - -$ -
Reallocate staff from Parks and Recreation to Human Resources 24,125 0.37 - -
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund
Reduction Total (24,125)$ (0.37) -$ -
Reallocate staff from Parks and Recreation to Human Resources (24,125)$ (0.37) -$ -
Human Resources Total
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration
Strategy & Business Services 2.00 227,089$ 3.00 490,000$ 3.00 547,317$ - 57,317$
Technology Solutions 3.00 555,488 2.63 410,147 3.00 336,041 0.37 (74,106)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - 45,000 1.00 160,000 1.00 221,556 - 61,556
Other Administration 7.63 613,900 - 202,347 - 145,621 - (56,726)
Subtotal 12.63 1,441,477$ 6.63 1,262,494$ 7.00 1,250,535$ 0.37 (11,959)$
Benefits Administration 4.00 435,755$ 5.00 739,776$ 4.00 452,235$ (1.00) (287,541)$
Well-Being Programs & Administration 0.75 86,987 1.00 438,893 1.00 475,247$ - 36,354
Subtotal 4.75 522,742$ 6.00 1,178,669$ 5.00 927,482$ (1.00) (251,187)$
Consulting & Labor Relations
Consulting & Labor Relations 5.00 694,211$ 8.00 858,548$ 8.00 1,400,635$ - 542,087$
Subtotal 5.00 694,211$ 8.00 858,548$ 8.00 1,400,635$ - 542,087$
Learning & Organizational Development
Learning & Organizational Development 3.00 520,830$ 3.00 465,134$ 3.00 468,512$ - 3,378$
Subtotal 3.00 520,830$ 3.00 465,134$ 3.00 468,512$ - 3,378$
Total 25.38 3,179,260$ 23.63 3,764,845$ 23.00 4,047,164$ (0.63) 282,319$
Personnel 2,301,664$ 2,649,830$ 2,656,524$ 6,694$
Operating 820,984 1,056,321 1,316,319 259,998
Interdepartmental Charges 56,613 58,694 74,320 15,626
Total 3,179,260$ 3,764,845$ 4,047,164$ 282,319$
General 25.38 3,179,260$ 23.63 3,764,845$ 23.00 4,047,164$ (0.63) 282,319$
Total 25.38 3,179,260$ 23.63 3,764,845$ 23.00 4,047,164$ (0.63) 282,319$
Benefits & Well-Being
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget 2019 Approved Budget Variance
2018 to 2019
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
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INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
2019 Approved Budget
$11,464,660
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Innovation and Technology (IT) Department is to enable impactful, efficient and high-quality
services for constituents through operational effectiveness and technology systems. Our services include technology
leadership, citywide IT administration and procurement support; support for over 1,600 employees and thousands
of end user computing devices, keeping the city connected and available via critical infrastructure including
nearly 200 miles of fiber optic network, 360 servers, and two data centers; managing and providing hundreds of
constituent facing and business critical applications; integrating, analyzing and managing out city’s data, improving
business processes, implementing technology projects and systems; keeping our constituents, employees, data and
systems secure from cyber threats; engaging and training city employees in technology; and driving innovation
and transformation in Boulder’s operations through experimentation, training and culture change.
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
The IT Administrative Division provides overall leadership,
strategic planning and general administrative support to the other
divisions of IT; Financial management and administration of the
Telecommunications Fund, IT operating account and citywide
Computer Replacement Fund, which includes centralized
purchasing of all computer related equipment and software.
Capital, Non-IT & Citywide Items
The Capital, Non-IT and Citywide Items group includes partial
funding for major citywide technology initiatives. The most notable
item in this category is the funding for the IT Capital Improvement
Plan.
Infrastructure Services
The Infrastructure Services Division provides a reliable and
robust data, voice and fiber optic communications infrastructure
supporting over 1,600 city employees, telephones, workstations,
mobile devices, and over 360 physical and virtual servers providing voice, e-mail, Web, GIS, database, and office
productivity services. Infrastructure Services also takes a leadership role in the research, selection and implementation
of new device, Internet of Things (IoT), server, storage, managed cloud services and telecommunication technologies
to help improve city services.
Application Services
The Application Services Division provides software support, application development, data management
and analytics, business analysis, software implementation, and reporting support to both the city’s traditional,
customer-facing municipal services (e.g. police, fire, land use, public works utilities, maintenance, etc.), enhanced
services (e.g. human services, open space, parks and recreation) and internal business operations (e.g. human
resources, finance, payroll, sales tax, asset management, etc.). The division is increasingly focused on the use of
new application and data analysis technologies to integrate systems and provide new, on-line services and digital
information.
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Begin to implement the next wave of
digital transformation.
• Streamline the technology environment
by retiring legacy systems, and moving
more services to a model that is shared,
managed, and online.
• Complete design and begin building
community broadband and its
surrounding vision.
• Continue to advance the city’s culture of
innovation and build capacity for service
excellence across the city.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Project Management Office
The IT project management office provides support services to customers and the IT department in implementing
technology systems and projects. Resources from this team provide lifecycle support for projects including
requirements gathering, business process analysis and design, scope definition and contracting support, vendor
integration and management in projects, tracking and managing project tasks, activities and action items, and
risk management. Internally the project management office supports work planning and management for the
department itself.
Customer Engagement
The Customer Engagement Division is made up of the IT Service Desk, IT Training and IT Communications. The
IT Service Desk team provides phone and email-based technical support to all city staff members with a focus
on first-call resolution whenever possible. If issues cannot be resolved at the Service Desk they are triaged to
the appropriate team. The IT Training team facilitates a wide variety of modern, custom training approaches for
several technology tools used in the city by leveraging instructor-led training, user guides, videos, eLearning,
media communications, drop-in sessions and more. IT Communications manages connections with IT users about
important changes and information in our technology environment.
Strategy & Innovation
The Office of Strategy and Innovation works as a city-wide partner to improve overall city effectiveness. Our
efforts are achieved through programs and initiatives focused on five key areas: 1) High Performance Government:
Using process-driven continuous improvement to measure and manage our performance and better serve our
constituents, as well as building and managing tools that improve transparency and accountability; 2) Data-driven
Decision Making: Understanding, collaborating with, and leveraging our information assets for effective program
outcomes; 3) Operational Efficiency: Mirroring our innovative policies with shared, efficient, and transparent
internal operations practices; 4) A Culture of Innovation: Seeking value-added changes, creative thinking and
collaboration, and engaging our highly talented staff in problem solving for the benefit of our entire community;
5) Our Community as Resource: Seeking new solutions to our most pressing community challenges through new
mechanisms for direct engagement with our highly talented community members.
Security Services
The Technology Security Services Division provides incident handling and recovery services, vendor and application
risk assessments, technology and process hardening, enterprise security safeguards, business continuity planning,
remote access oversight, policy development, and staff education. The Security Services Division is responsible
for the city’s statutory and industry compliance posture in the areas of privacy, healthcare, critical infrastructure,
payment card, and criminal justice information. These services are provided to all city departments, city employees,
and persons associated with the city such as volunteers, boards and commissions members, and City Council
members.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
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2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Supported council priority of enabling access and economic vitality through development of a plan for a
community owned broadband backbone.
• Enhanced fluidity of city services with improved access to key city data and systems through cloud-based
applications, storage and remote access technologies.
• Continued the implementation of new IT security fortification and education programs.
• Enhanced service delivery through the implementation of an improved work planning model, new service
standards, the roll out of an IT Service Catalog and
metrics to measure results.
• Drove operational improvement in city operations
through experimentation, culture change and
enhanced use of data for decision-making.
DID YOU KNOW?
The city has over 7,000 Microsoft Access
databases with everything from historical
information about our city’s change to
information about individual species in
our open space and wildlands.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
Innovation & Technology Total (384,480)$ (2.00) 250,000$ 1.00
General Fund
Reduction Total (384,480)$ (2.00) -$ -
Eliminate Applications Support Manager - standard position (151,000)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate System Administrator - standard position (121,580) (1.00) - -
Eliminate temporary staff (8,000) - - -
Reduce various non-personnel expenses such as consulting, subscriptions and cell
phones (85,900) - - -
Reduce number of interns (18,000) - - -
Investment Total -$ - 250,000$ 1.00
Broadband Project Manager - new 2-year fixed-term position and associated
operating funding for engagement activities -$ - 250,000$ 1.00
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INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration
Department Administration 3.00 468,876$ 3.00 508,748$ 3.00 599,401$ - 90,653$
Subtotal 3.00 468,876$ 3.00 508,748$ 3.00 599,401$ - 90,653$
Customer Experience
2.00 140,382$ 1.30 130,744$ 2.50 353,168$ 1.20 222,424$
1.00 117,152 1.00 136,705 1.50 164,943 0.50 28,238
Subtotal 3.00 257,534$ 2.30 267,449$ 4.00 518,111$ 1.70 250,662$
Strategy and Innovation
Innovation*- -$ 2.00 392,603$ 2.00 373,277$ - (19,326)$
Subtotal 2.00 392,603$ 2.00 373,277$ - (19,326)$
Application Services
15.75 2,201,146$ 16.75 2,537,453$ 15.62 2,234,738$ (1.13) (302,715)$
Database Administration 1.20 149,288 1.00 174,626 1.13 176,107 0.13 1,481
Subtotal 16.95 2,350,434$ 17.75 2,712,078$ 16.75 2,410,845$ (1.00) (301,233)$
Infrastructure Services
Emerging Technology Support 1.00 24,011$ 1.00 77,804$ - -$ (1.00) (77,804)$
2.30 363,737 2.30 364,854 2.20 348,580 (0.10) (16,274)
Server Administration 3.85 512,539 3.35 498,707 2.85 451,037 (0.50) (47,671)
7.40 1,393,471 7.65 962,378 7.45 916,790 (0.20) (45,588)
Subtotal 14.55 2,293,758$ 14.30 1,903,744$ 12.50 1,716,406$ (1.80) (187,338)$
Security Services
Security Administration 1.25 224,943$ 1.40 326,573$ 1.50 351,214$ 0.10 24,641$
Subtotal 1.25 224,943$ 1.40 326,573$ 1.50 351,214$ 0.10 24,641$
City-Wide IT (non-departmental)
- -$ - 1,064,936$ - 1,264,936$ - 200,000$
- 220,143 - 48,264 1.00 98,264 1.00 50,000
2.00 1,473,676 1.00 1,967,579 1.00 2,281,006 - 313,427
Subtotal 2.00 1,693,819$ 1.00 3,080,779$ 2.00 3,644,206$ 1.00 563,427$
Capital Improvement Program - 1,429,388$ - 923,206$ - 1,851,200$ - 927,994$
Subtotal - 1,429,388$ - 923,206$ - 1,851,200$ - 927,994$
Total 40.75 8,718,752$ 41.75 10,115,181$ 41.75 11,464,660$ - 1,349,479$
Personnel 4,705,903$ 5,038,391$ 5,160,773$ 122,382$
Operating 3,485,743 3,432,083 3,771,618 339,535
Interdepartmental Charges 217,346 207,861 192,314 (15,547)
Capital 242,011 1,367,065 2,260,897 893,832
Other Financing Uses 67,749 69,781 79,058 9,277
Total 8,718,752$ 10,115,181$ 11,464,660$ 1,349,479$
General 38.75 5,815,688$ 40.75 7,224,396$ 40.75 7,332,455$ - 108,059$
1.00 397,664 1.00 548,660 1.00 513,476 - (35,184)
1.00 2,505,400 0.00 2,342,125 0.00 3,618,729 - 1,276,604
Total 40.75 8,718,752$ 41.75 10,115,181$ 41.75 11,464,660$ - 1,349,479$
*Innovation and Analytics moved to Innovation and Technology Department in 2018.
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
Capital Improvement Program
Variance
2018 to 2019 2017 Actual 2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
Telecommunications
Computer Replacement
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Network Administration (WAN/LAN/Wireless)
Applications & Related Support
End-User Device and Office Automation
Administration and Tier 2 Support
Service Desk
Training
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
Citywide Telecommunications & Computer
Replacement Programs - Non CIP
IT Capital Money
Telecom Connectivity
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LIBRARY & ARTS
2019 Approved Budget
$11,365,503
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Boulder Public Library’s mission is: Connecting people, ideas, and information to transform lives and strengthen
our community.
The Boulder Office of Arts and Culture’s mission is to: Facilitate the success of this alignment in the creative community
around the Vision for Culture: Together, we will craft Boulder’s social, physical, and cultural environment to include
creativity as an essential ingredient for the well-being, prosperity, and joy of everyone in the community.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Comprises the office of the director, administrative functions such as project/contract management and long-
range planning, budget and accounts payable, public information, volunteer services, facilities maintenance and
administrative support for the Library Commission, the Arts Commission and the Boulder Library Foundation. It also
includes oversight of the Carnegie Library for Local History.
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2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Planning, community engagement and
development of construction documents
for a north Boulder branch library.
• Construction documents for Main
Library restroom renovation to include
all-inclusive facilities.
• Install major permanent public art in
the Civic Area and along Broadway
in North Boulder as well as temporary
installations in the University Hill retail
area.
• Coordinate the 2019 cycle of grants
including the new round of General
Operating Support grants to the city’s
nonprofit organizations and another
year of cultural field trip grants for
Boulder’s Title I schools.
• Establish a full program based on the
pilot to support home owners for the
installation of murals in neighborhoods
across the city.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Public Services
Includes customer service desk staff, materials circulation
services, interlibrary loan, patron account maintenance, holds
and Prospector system administration, materials handling, and
maintenance of the automated materials handling systems,
reference and technology assistance and oversight of the Main
Library and the Meadows, George Reynolds and the NoBo
Corner Library branch operations and programs.
eServices
Includes administration and maintenance of library-specific IT
systems and equipment, including the integrated library system
and self-checks, the patron computer reservation and print release
system, computer technology support, the library website, the
public meeting room reservation system, library maker spaces
and cataloging, receiving and processing of library materials
and resources.
Community Engagement & Enrichment
Connects with the community through events and programs for
every age. It provides literacy and learning for all ages, collection
development and the curation of library materials (books, music,
movies and more) and electronic resources (ebooks informational
databases and streaming/downloadable content), outreach,
and management of the Canyon Theater and Gallery exhibits.
This division includes Youth Services, Collection Development,
Programs Events & Outreach, and the BoulderReads adult
literacy program.
Office of Arts & Culture
Includes administration and oversight, cultural grants, creative sector programs, public art, and support for individual
artists and creative professionals. It also is responsible for administering support for the Dairy Center for the Arts
as well as the Arts Commission.
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2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Completed the 2018 Boulder Public Library Master Plan.
• Restructured the Homebound Delivery Program to be led by volunteers and redefined the coordinator position
to focus on outreach to youth and Latino members of the community.
• Completed the 2018 cycle of cultural grants in support of the Boulder Arts Commission in distribution of
$675,000 to nonprofits, artist, and classrooms in the community. New this cycle was the collaboration with
the Human Relations Commission to support cultural programs during Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
• Installed new public art including the Public Art
Social: a series of temporary installations throughout
the Civic Area. One public art project was honored
to receive a national award from Americans for the
Arts for the conceptual installation Everything at
Once by Mary Mattingly.
LIBRARY & ARTS
DID YOU KNOW?
More than 1,500 unique laser cutter
projects were completed in the BLDG 61
Makerspace.
Boulder Public Library - Main Branch
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Harlow Platts Playground
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
Library & Arts: Arts Division Total (55,870)$ - 250,000$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (55,870)$ - -$ -
Eliminate creative economy and cultural research projects (14,935)$ - -$ -
Eliminate all contingency budgets (26,435) - - -
Eliminate new pilot programs (13,000) - - -
Reduce public events budget (1,500) - - -
Investment Total -$ - 250,000$ -
Facility Based Arts and Cultural Grant Pilot Program -$ - 250,000$ -
535,191$ 2.75 190,000$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (6,000)$ - -$ -
Eliminate library catalog app subscription (6,000)$ - -$ -
Investment Total 441,191$ 2.75 190,000$ -
Creative Technologist – convert fixed-term to vacant standard position 85,000$ - -$ -
Deep cleaning, maintenance and replacement of library furniture used by the public 75,000 - - -
Main Library North Building Renovation Feasibility Assessment - General Fund
Library Reserve - - 105,000 -
Achieve fiscally constrained funding model in Library Master Plan 281,191 2.75 85,000 -
Repurpose savings from Convention & Visitors Bureau to the Library 126,000 TBD - -
Library Fund
Investment Total 100,000$ - -$ -
Increase Library collection and materials available to patrons 100,000$ - -$ -
Library & Arts: Library Division Total
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
LIBRARY & ARTS
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration
Library Administration 4.00 723,958$ 4.00 823,977$ 4.00 1,140,604$ - 316,627$
- 156,731 - 169,098 - 305,320 - 136,222
Volunteer Services 0.50 53,733 1.00 86,490 1.00 94,089 - 7,599
Grant Programs 0.50 463,406 0.50 406,040 - 350,000 (0.50) (56,040)
North Boulder Library Project - - - - - 821,176 - 821,176
Subtotal 5.00 1,397,828$ 5.50 1,485,605$ 5.00 2,711,189$ (0.50) 1,225,584$
Arts and Culture
Arts Administration 3.50 491,325$ 3.50 534,727$ 3.50 490,337$ - (44,390)$
Programs for Artists - 31,678 - 3,000 - 3,000 - -
Arts Grants - 670,205 - 675,000 - 675,000 - -
Pilot Grant Program for Facilities-Based
Community Organizations
- 104,259 - 30,000 - 30,000 - -
- - - - - 200,000 - 200,000
Subtotal 3.50 1,297,467$ 3.50 1,242,727$ 3.50 1,648,337$ - 405,610$
Community Engagement and Enrichment
2.25 207,826$ 2.25 176,609$ 2.25 187,004$ - 10,395$
2.50 344,715 2.50 222,335 2.50 233,385 - 11,050
5.50 593,504 5.25 578,809 5.50 526,442 0.25 (52,367)
5.50 1,370,672 5.50 1,453,373 5.25 1,571,795 (0.25) 118,422
6.00 369,381 6.00 365,770 6.00 359,103 - (6,667)
Subtotal 21.75 2,886,098$ 21.50 2,796,896$ 21.50 2,877,730$ - 80,834$
Public Services
21.00 1,436,011$ 21.50 1,520,020$ 21.25 1,495,324$ (0.25) (24,696)$
14.25 936,333 14.00 867,924 14.50 887,680 0.50 19,756
Subtotal 35.25 2,372,344$ 35.50 2,387,944$ 35.75 2,383,005$ 0.25 (4,939)$
eServices
6.00 464,047$ 6.00 459,413$ 6.00 476,478$ - 17,065$
2.00 683,328 2.50 720,334 3.00 797,457 0.50 77,123
1.00 143,330 - 110,993 - 135,500 - 24,507
3.00 226,485 3.00 303,685 3.00 335,807 - 32,122
Subtotal 12.00 1,517,191$ 11.50 1,594,425$ 12.00 1,745,242$ 0.50 150,817$
Total 77.50 9,470,928$ 77.50 9,507,597$ 77.75 11,365,503$ 0.25 1,857,906$
Personnel 5,532,113$ 5,883,422$ 6,082,054$ 198,632$
Operating 3,429,700 3,168,156 3,784,806 616,650
Interdepartmental Charges 509,115 456,019 477,467 21,448
Capital - - 1,021,176 1,021,176
Total 9,470,928$ 9,507,597$ 11,365,503$ 1,857,906$
General 77.00 7,993,222$ 77.00 8,093,351$ 77.25 8,884,665$ 0.25 791,314$
Library 0.50 1,477,707 0.50 1,414,246 0.50 1,459,662 - 45,416
Capital Development Fund - - - - - - - -
Capital Improvement CCS - - - - - 1,021,176 - 1,021,176
Total 77.50 9,470,928$ 77.50 9,507,597$ 77.75 11,365,503$ 0.25 1,857,906$
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
Public Art - CCS Capital Projects
BoulderReads
Carnegie Library for Local History
Programs, Events & Outreach
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
Resource Services
Technology Support
Flatirons Library Consortium
Makerspace
Library Facility and Asset Maintenance
250,000 250,000 - - - - - -
Library Materials
Youth Services
Patron Services
Branch Libraries
Public Art Maintenance
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MUNICIPAL COURTSMUNICIPAL COURT
2019 Approved Budget
$2,171,477
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Boulder Municipal Court is to:
•Provide an accessible, efficient, and impartial forum for all participants in cases involving municipal ordinance
violations;
•Adjudicate cases consistent with the law, the needs of the individual, and the community’s values; and
•Promote public trust in both the justice system and local government.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Court Administration is responsible for achieving department goals and objectives; managing budgetary and
financial information; assuring adherence to policies and regulations; and leading, developing and supervising
Court staff. Staffing includes the court administrator, a deputy court administrator and administrative support for
budget preparation, financial transaction processing, accounting/statistical analyses, technology enhancements,
web management including 24/7 online payment options and various clerical responsibilities.
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MUNICIPAL COURT
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Develop robust metrics to aid with
comparing performance to other
municipal courts.
• Due to staff reductions, focus on cross-
training all staff to ensure excellent
customer service.
• Build on groundwork from 2018 with
National Association of Municipal
Courts (NAMC) to increase participation
and to create the association.
• Create internal Municipal Court
SharePoint site and move all data
off the shared drive for more efficient
collaboration.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Adjudication
Adjudication consists of all Court functions that occur in the
courtroom. Judges preside over Court sessions with animal,
general, parking, photo radar, photo red light and traffic
violations, as well as selected administrative and civil hearings.
Staff manages case flow in and out of the courtroom and set court
dates. Adjudication includes the Presiding Judge’s involvement
with various external collaborators, including the campus-
community alcohol coalition, Acting on Alcohol Concerns
Together (AACT) and Boulder County Public Health’s Substance
Abuse Implementation Team.
Case Management
Case Management includes a variety of functions that comprise
the core work of the Court, including scheduling, payment
processing, database management, collections and other non-
compliance actions, as well as interfacing with Department
of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Colorado Bureau of
Investigations (CBI). Court staff consists of front-line employees
who interact with the public on the phone, at the counter and
in the courtroom. Probation staff monitors compliance with Court orders regarding municipal violations that most
affect the community and process cases for defendants at in-custody sessions at the Boulder County jail. Probation
staff seek to leverage the Court’s contact with homeless individuals through a variety of efforts.
DID YOU KNOW?
The first court in the City of Boulder,
called the Police Magistrate Court, was
established by city ordinance in 1885.
It later became the City of Boulder
Municipal Court in 1955.
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2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Developed measures for succession planning, including identifying key staff and giving them additional
responsibilities to help build management experience.
• Researched and explored additional strategies for the public to contact the Court by means of a web chat
service, SMS or social media.
• Created systems to share data more efficiently and reached out to Parking Services, Police and City Attorney
Office to see what they needed.
• Explored the creation of a National Association of Municipal Courts (NAMC).
• Refined court letter processing to increase compliance and collection efforts.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Early Days in the City of Boulder
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(90,167)$ (1.00) (22,901)$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (90,167)$ (1.00) (22,901)$ -
Eliminate Deputy Court Clerk - standard position (64,857)$ (1.00) -$ -
Reduce postage, collections, equipment replacement due to efficiencies - - (22,901) -
Eliminate miscellaneous non personnel expenses such as postage, purchased
services, food, credit card processing fees, etc. (2018 Reduction)(25,310) - - -
Municipal Court Total
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration
Department Administration 4.75 430,067$ 3.75 431,527$ 3.75 461,417$ - 29,889$
Subtotal 4.75 430,067$ 3.75 431,527$ 3.75 461,417$ - 29,889$
Adjudication
Adjudication 4.60 615,341$ 4.60 632,277$ 4.60 620,357$ - (11,920)$
Subtotal 4.60 615,341$ 4.60 632,277$ 4.60 620,357$ - (11,920)$
Case Management
Animal 1.60 139,257$ 1.40 150,274$ 1.20 131,667$ (0.20) (18,608)$
General 1.60 139,875 1.40 150,272 1.20 131,643 (0.20) (18,629)
Parking 1.60 180,023 1.40 199,872 1.20 164,193 (0.20) (35,679)
Photo Enforcement 1.60 124,118 1.40 138,410 1.20 116,443 (0.20) (21,967)
Probation Services 4.00 393,565 4.00 405,110 4.00 414,113 - 9,004
Traffic 1.60 138,749 1.40 150,272 1.20 131,643 (0.20) (18,629)
Subtotal 12.00 1,115,587$ 11.00 1,194,211$ 10.00 1,089,703$ (1.00) (104,508)$
Total 21.35 2,160,994$ 19.35 2,258,016$ 18.35 2,171,477$ (1.00) (86,539)$
Personnel 1,734,873$ 1,736,572$ 1,696,447$ (40,125)$
Operating 374,529 454,781 412,560 (42,221)
Interdepartmental Charges 51,592 66,663 62,471 (4,194)
Total 2,160,994$ 2,258,016$ 2,171,477$ (86,539)$
General 21.35 2,160,994$ 19.35 2,258,016$ 18.35 2,171,477$ (1.00) (86,539)$
Total 21.35 2,160,994$ 19.35 2,258,016$ 18.35 2,171,477$ (1.00) (86,539)$
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Variance
2018 to 2019 2017 Actual 2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
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MUNICIPAL COURTSOPEN SPACE & MOUNTAIN PARKS
2019 Approved Budget
$29,640,763
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Open Space & Mountain Parks Department (OSMP) is to preserve and protect the natural
environment and land resources that characterize Boulder. We foster appreciation and uses that sustain the natural
values of the land for current and future generations.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Office of the Director
The OSMP Director’s Team ensures strategic alignment of OSMP projects with the department’s mission and
priorities. This workgroup includes the Interim Director, the Interim Deputy Director, the Science Officer, the
Community Relations Coordinator, and the four managers of the service areas outlined below.
Central Services
The Central Services workgroup provides support for the daily internal operations of the Department. This work
group offers real estate, information resources and business services, including:
•Acquisition of land interests and management of easement requests;
•Management of data, geographic information systems and web content; and
•Preparation, analysis and management of the OSMP budget and related financial systems.
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Community Connections & Partnerships
The Community Connections and Partnerships workgroup
engages community members around the mission and vision of
OSMP. This workgroup coordinates public-facing community
efforts in planning, education and outreach and Ranger services,
including:
• Coordination of the OSMP Master Plan, Trail Study Area and
other system plans;
• Volunteer projects and services, as well as the Junior Ranger
Program; and
• Visitor engagement, emergency response and law
enforcement.
Resources and Stewardship
The Resources and Stewardship workgroup enhances Boulder’s
natural environment by protecting its ecological, agricultural,
cultural and water assets. This workgroup contains expertise
in natural resource management, ecological systems, and
recreation and cultural stewardship, including:
• Preservation and restoration of ecological, agricultural,
water, historical and cultural resources;
• Tracking and monitoring of the variety of systems across
OSMP; and
• Research around visitor use and impacts.
Trails and Facilities
The Trails and Facilities workgroup supports the design,
construction, and maintenance of OSMP’s physical assets. This
service area is responsible to maintain:
• OSMP’s trails, trail heads and other access points;
• Office buildings and other structures across the open space
system; and
• The department’s equipment and vehicle assets.
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Complete Open Space & Mountain
Parks Master Plan, establishing focus
areas, strategies and policy guidance,
and measures of success across services
and programs.
• Implement top natural resource priorities
of Grassland, Forestry, and Trail Study
Area plans through the formation of
cross-departmental implementation,
integrated site planning and design
review teams.
• Implement top priorities of the
Agricultural Management Plan,
including work with tenants and lessees
to accomplish goals; collaborate with
partners including the Boulder Open
Space Conservancy to identify goals of
an Agricultural Initiative.
• Partner with other agencies to leverage
OSMP’s interests through strategic
property acquisition, coordination of
joint programs and projects, and other
avenues as needed.
• Continue to assess and develop
best practices related to OSMP’s
scientific approach, data stewardship,
planning and design, work plan and
budget management, staff training
and development, performance
management, and communication and
coordination internally and externally.
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OPEN SPACE & MOUNTAIN PARKS
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Continued to develop Open Space & Mountain Parks Master Plan. In 2018, OSMP released the System
Overview Report, created five focus areas with Council approval, and developed strategies to manage
issues in each focus area.
• Continued strategic planning and implementation for the top priorities of approved plans through the
formation of cross-departmental implementation teams which helped open Boulder Falls to the public after
a five-year closure due to the 2013 flood, completed repairs at Foothills South, completed restoration of the
Hunter-Kolb house.
• Continued work with regional partners to begin a regional trails assessment supporting our continuing
collaborations; completed the planning phase for the re-route of the Cottonwood trail to connect with the
Longmont-Boulder (LOBO) trail.
• Relocated to its interim campus, “The Hub”, to ensure staff has an optimal, efficient working environment with
adequate facilities and equipment.
• Implemented software solutions to improve the customer experience, including online sales for annual
parking, facilities, commercial and special use permits. Aligned work planning and budget development
through new project management software.
Staff Inspecting Plant Species
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
North Boulder Open Space
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know OSMP has moved to its
interim “Hub” campus at 2520 55th
Street?
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
Open Space & Mountain Parks Total 735,229$ - (113,882)$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total -$ - (113,882)$ -
Reduce the subsidy from the General Fund to the Open Space Fund -$ - (113,882)$ -
Open Space Fund
Investment Total 735,229$ - -$ -
Reallocate from CIP to operating for interim campus lease payment 715,000$ - -$ -
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software and
extension of a fixed term position 20,229 - - -
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Director's Team 5.00 1,200,326$ 6.00 1,422,031$ 6.00 1,083,448$ - (338,582)$
2.00 275,470 2.00 223,150 2.00 200,173 - (22,977)
2.00 299,614 2.00 374,057 2.00 352,106 - (21,951)
Subtotal 9.00 1,775,410$ 10.00 2,019,237$ 10.00 1,635,727$ - (383,509)$
3.50 351,693$ 4.50 647,557$ 4.00 485,350$ (0.50) (162,207)$
Customer Service 7.00 647,684 5.00 640,233 4.00 386,769 (1.00) (253,465)
Real Estate Services 5.48 597,441 4.48 524,377 5.00 537,887 0.52 13,510
Real Estate Services to General Fund 0.27 28,199 0.27 26,997 - - (0.27) (26,997)
Resource Information Services 7.55 1,187,901 7.55 1,147,631 7.75 1,307,780 0.20 160,149
Subtotal 23.80 2,812,917$ 21.80 2,986,794$ 20.75 2,717,786$ (1.05) (269,009)$
Community Engagement 8.25 1,078,601$ 8.25 1,014,383$ 8.50 1,100,290$ 0.25 85,907$
Junior Rangers 1.00 357,336 1.00 436,432 1.00 440,601 - 4,168
Outreach 2.00 413,523 2.00 378,717 2.00 379,304 - 586
Planning Services 5.00 488,477 5.00 611,630 5.00 659,816 - 48,186
Ranger Services 21.05 1,940,950 21.05 2,116,828 19.05 2,041,965 (2.00) (74,863)
Subtotal 37.30 4,278,888$ 37.30 4,557,990$ 35.55 4,621,975$ (1.75) 63,985$
Agricultural Management 3.00 382,372$ 3.00 366,493$ 3.00 370,023$ - 3,530$
Cultural Resources Program 2.00 225,663 2.00 227,421 2.00 213,839 - (13,582)
Ecological Stewardship 3.05 360,190 3.05 373,973 3.05 363,259 - (10,714)
5.00 502,331 4.25 597,080 4.25 545,897 - (51,184)
1.00 107,680 1.00 111,143 1.00 114,224 - 3,081
Recreation and Cultural Stewardship 4.00 603,575 4.75 578,439 4.75 648,055 - 69,616
1.00 285,609 1.75 349,711 1.75 311,857 - (37,853)
Vegetation Management 4.25 632,080 3.50 726,074 3.50 661,138 - (64,936)
Water Rights Administration 3.00 508,346 2.00 464,325 2.00 489,811 - 25,486
1.00 101,157 1.00 119,084 1.00 123,920 - 4,836
3.00 486,048 3.00 525,055 3.00 478,597 - (46,458)
Subtotal 30.30 4,195,052$ 29.30 4,438,798$ 29.30 4,320,622$ - (118,176)$
Engineering Project Management 3.00 681,985$ 8.25 857,512$ 8.25 945,954$ - 88,442$
Equipment and Vehicles 1.00 1,070,323 1.00 838,253 1.00 1,025,087 - 186,834
Facility Management 4.00 884,480 4.00 848,578 4.00 1,536,572 - 687,994
Signs Graphics Display 2.00 241,590 2.00 245,213 2.00 262,177 - 16,964
Trails Stewardship 14.25 1,131,429 9.00 1,434,643 8.00 1,218,233 (1.00) (216,410)
3.75 554,929 2.75 478,975 2.75 514,120 - 35,145
Subtotal 28.00 4,564,736$ 27.00 4,703,173$ 26.00 5,502,141$ (1.00) 798,968$
Capital Improvement Program - 11,246,623$ - 9,435,300$ - 5,408,000$ - (4,100,000)$
Cost Allocation - 1,903,344 - 1,960,444 - 2,090,102 - 129,658
Debt Service - 5,464,678 - 5,238,316 - 3,344,410 - (1,893,906)
Subtotal - 18,614,645$ - 16,634,060$ - 10,842,512$ - (5,864,248)$
Total 128.40 36,241,649$ 125.40 35,340,052$ 121.60 29,640,763$ (3.80) (5,771,989)$
Trails and Facilities
Trailhead Maintenance
Capital Improvement Program, Cost
Allocations and Debt Service
Wildlife Ecology
Office of the Director
Community Relations Office
Science Office
Central Services
Business Operations
Community and Partnerships
Resources and Stewardship
Forest Ecology
Plant Ecology
Restoration Plant Ecology
Wetland Ecology
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL, CONTINUED
Staff and Volunteers National Trails Day
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
Personnel 13,457,022$ 14,173,673$ 14,038,215$ (135,459)$
Operating 3,078,917 3,480,971 3,632,273 151,302
Interdepartmental Charges 1,091,065 1,051,348 1,127,763 76,415
Capital 11,246,623 9,435,300 5,408,000 (4,100,000)
Cost Allocation 1,903,344 1,960,444 2,090,102 129,658
Debt Service 5,464,678 5,238,316 3,344,410 (1,893,906)
Total 36,241,649$ 35,340,052$ 29,640,763$ (5,771,989)$
General 0.27 28,199$ 0.27 26,997$ - -$ (0.27) (26,997)$
Lottery - 201,864 - 428,000 - 428,000 - (72,700)
Open Space 128.13 36,011,586 125.13 34,885,055 121.60 29,212,763 (3.53) (5,672,292)
Total 128.40 36,241,649$ 125.40 35,340,052$ 121.60 29,640,763$ (3.80) (5,771,989)$
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
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MUNICIPAL COURTSPARKS & RECREATION
2019 Approved Budget
$29,569,029
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to promote the health and well-being of the entire Boulder
community by collaboratively providing high-quality parks, facilities, and programs. We will accomplish our
mission through creative leadership, environmentally sustainable practices, and the responsible use of available
resources.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Operations
The Operations team performs the day-to-day management of our facilities and public spaces. This includes
landscaping, grounds maintenance for nearly 1,800 aces of urban parkland; facility operations of recreation
centers, outdoor pools, reservoir, golf course; programming in aquatics, arts, sports, therapeutic recreation,
wellness, camps, youth outreach and partner-delivered programming services.
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PARKS & RECREATION
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Complete and open a new Boulder
Reservoir Visitor Services Center and
launch of construction for the Community,
Culture, Safety (CCS) Tax-funded Scott
Carpenter Aquatic Facility.
• Identify preferred option for the future
of Harbeck House and implement
recommendations of Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) and
City Council.
• Complete full implementation of a
department wide use of Beehive software
for Asset Management Program. The
data driven approach will be used to
address maintenance backlog and
plan for parks and recreation facility
enhancements through the Asset
Management Program.
• Continue efforts to develop a recreation
fee structure, which balances access for
all with the costs of doing business.
• Design replacement for golf facilities
formerly housed in the flood-destroyed
Flatirons Events Center. Community
outreach, design and construction of a
new playground at Chautauqua Park,
including upgrades to turf and irrigation.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Planning & Community Outreach
The Planning and Community Engagement team manages
capital project planning, design and construction; forestry and
natural lands; asset management and park renovation projects;
and community engagement related to planning efforts.
Business Services
The Business Services function includes business and finance,
marketing, communications, information technology, staff
training and development, process improvement, and liaison
work to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) and
City Council.
Community Building & Volunteerism
The Community Building & Volunteerism team coordinates system-
wide volunteer efforts and facilitates private gifting towards
asset enhancements and program underwriting. This work
also includes the exploration of public/private partnerships to
enhance visitor experiences and the sustainability of resources.
Boulder Parks & Recreation Program
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PARKS & RECREATION
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Finalized and adopted Urban Forest Strategic Plan by combining technical studies with community input.
• Utilized over $170,000 in Sugar Sweet Beverage Tax grant funding to provide services to over 580 unique
youth through Healthy Together and Mobile Recreation Van programming, and facilitated 1,087 fully
subsidized annual passes for community members to use recreation facilities through a partnership with
Boulder Housing Partners.
• Continued to build community through improvements and programming at the Civic Area.
• Began community engagement regarding the future of the Harbeck House.
• Launched Beehive asset management software to foster data-driven stewardship of public resources and
facilitate improved financial planning for Parks and Recreation assets.
DID YOU KNOW?
316 racers between the age of two
and six participated in the 2018 Strider
World Cup Championship Race. Athletes
came from 25 states and 15 countries to
participate in the bike race for kids.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(320,676)$ (3.25) (40,363)$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (669,829)$ - (40,363)$ -
Reduce the subsidy from the General Fund to Recreation Activity Fund by eliminating
vacant positions that are funded through the subsidy (187,271)$ - (40,363)$ -
Reductions due to operational efficiencies and realigning budget with historical
spending patterns (133,405) - - -
Shift Fleet costs for Park Operations and Forestry to .25 Sales Tax Fund (349,153) - - -
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund
Investment Total 349,153$ - -$ -
Shift Fleet costs for Park Operations and Forestry to .25 Sales Tax Fund 349,153$ - -$ -
Recreation Activity Fund
Reduction Total -$ (3.25) -$ -
Reduce the subsidy from the General Fund to Recreation Activity Fund by eliminating
vacant positions that are funded through the subsidy -$ (3.25) -$ -
Parks & Recreation Total
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
PARKS & RECREATION
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration
Department Administration 21.12 2,627,594$ 21.37 3,142,621$ 18.50 2,921,041$ (2.87) (221,580)$
Subtotal 21.12 2,627,594$ 21.37 3,142,621$ 18.50 2,921,041$ (2.87) (221,580)$
Parks and Planning
6.00 880,155$ 6.00 983,035$ 8.00 1,005,259$ 2.00 22,224$
Construction 5.00 378,383 5.00 316,215 5.00 339,716 - 23,501
Forestry Operation 5.00 1,098,707 7.00 1,148,035 7.00 1,139,459 - (8,576)
2.00 396,454 4.00 456,048 4.25 440,783 0.25 (15,265)
32.00 4,268,107 34.00 4,520,998 32.00 4,235,680 (2.00) (285,318)
3.00 434,433 3.00 461,349 3.50 516,790 0.50 55,441
Planning 6.75 739,138 7.50 889,806 7.00 834,008 (0.50) (55,798)
Subtotal 59.75 8,195,377$ 66.50 8,775,486$ 66.75 8,511,695$ 0.25 (263,791)$
Recreation
Arts Programs and Services 2.00 65,010$ 2.00 1$ - -$ (2.00) (1)$
Dance Programs and Services - 250 - - - - - -
7.00 1,233,072 7.00 1,388,909 7.00 1,333,969 - (54,940)
Gymnastics Programs and Services 4.00 600,065 4.00 627,538 4.00 662,320 - 34,782
3.00 682,580 3.00 790,107 3.00 748,470 - (41,637)
5.00 1,328,481 5.00 1,534,873 5.00 1,408,880 - (125,993)
16.50 2,529,187 16.75 2,697,850 17.25 2,658,227 0.50 (39,623)
5.50 866,418 5.50 1,124,477 4.75 1,042,204 (0.75) (82,273)
4.00 850,751 4.00 961,658 3.00 857,830 (1.00) (103,828)
5.00 627,404 5.00 654,506 5.00 645,182 - (9,324)
3.00 446,243 3.00 450,168 3.00 431,196 - (18,972)
Youth Recreation Opportunities 3.25 315,630 3.25 294,664 4.25 366,892 1.00 72,228
Subtotal 58.25 9,545,091$ 58.50 10,524,751$ 56.25 10,155,170$ (2.25) (369,581)$
Capital Improvement Program - 4,423,540$ - 13,304,600$ - 7,099,333$ - (6,205,267)$
Capital Refurbishment Program - 86,050 - 300,000 - 200,000 - (100,000)
Cost Allocation - 589,581 - 607,269 - 681,789 - 74,520
Interdepartmental Transfers - 6,700 - 6,901 - - - (6,901)
Subtotal - 5,105,871$ - 14,218,770$ - 7,981,122$ - (6,237,648)$
Total 139.12 25,473,933$ 146.37 36,661,628$ 141.50 29,569,029$ (4.87) (7,092,599)$
Golf Course Programs, Services
and Maintenance
Natural Resource Management
(IPM, Water, Wetland, Wildlife)
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
Valmont City Park Programs,
Services and Maintenance
Pools, Aquatic Programs, Services
and Maintenance
Health and Wellness Programs and
Services
Recreation Center Operations and
Maintenance
Reservoir Programs, Services and
Maintenance
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Capital Improvement Program,
Interdepartmental Charges and Debt
Service
Philanthropy, Volunteers,
Community Events
Sports Programs and Services
Therapeutic Recreation Program
and Services
Athletic Field Maintenance
Park Operations and Maintenance
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PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT DETAIL, CONTINUED
Boulder Reservoir, Early Days
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
Personnel 13,505,323$ 15,311,957$ 14,694,780$ (617,177)$
Operating 6,480,862 6,868,901 7,093,127 224,226
Interdepartmental Charges 596,281 614,170 681,789 67,619
Capital 4,891,467 13,866,600 7,099,333 (6,767,267)
Total 25,473,933$ 36,661,628$ 29,569,029$ (7,092,599)$
General 37.50 4,622,802$ 40.50 4,989,740$ 40.00 4,474,930$ (0.50) (514,810)$
Lottery - 788,034 - 428,000 - 428,000 - -$
.25 Cent Sales Tax 33.87 8,485,336 37.12 10,036,453 36.00 7,123,339 (1.12) (2,913,114)$
Recreation Activity 59.25 10,022,566 59.50 11,259,278 56.25 10,757,257 (3.25) (502,021)$
Permanent Park and Recreation 8.50 1,557,196 9.25 4,298,157 9.25 4,042,170 - (255,987)$
Boulder Junction Improvement - - - 350,000 - 350,000 - -$
Capital Development Fund - - - 5,300,000 - - - (5,300,000)$
Capital Improvement CCS - - - - - 2,393,333 - 2,393,333$
Total 139.12 25,475,933$ 146.37 36,661,628$ 141.50 29,569,029$ (4.87) (7,092,599)$
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
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DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Planning and Sustainability Department is to “collaborate with our community and colleagues to
create a truly great and sustainable city, worthy of its setting.” The department does this by:
•Working with the Boulder community to articulate a shared vision for the city’s future;
•Promoting long-term sustainability, resilience and community quality through comprehensive, strategic
planning and application of the community’s values and sustainability principles in guiding new development
and redevelopment in the city;
•Engaging the community to promote education and action for community sustainability and resilience; and
•Supporting others in the city organization and community to carry out their mission in service of the community’s
planning and sustainability goals.
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
2019 Approved Budget
$9,598,032
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Administration provides administrative, financial and communications services to both external and internal
customers by administering and providing support to the department’s programs and projects.
Planning
Comprehensive Planning leads planning and policy development projects and programs. It includes long range
planning, historic preservation, urban design, and ecological planning. The division develops and implements the
Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, prepares area plans and other special planning efforts, manages the historic
preservation program, acts as an urban design resource for the city, and coordinates both the urban wildlife
management program and integrated pest management program.
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2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Implement the Boulder Valley
Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) through
near-term actions identified in the Action
Plan and prioritized by City Council
at its January 2018 retreat, including
area planning for Alpine-Balsam and
the Civic Area’s East Bookend; Land
Use Code with respect to Community
Benefit and Site Review; Subcommunity
Planning; and supporting integrated
planning with other departments through
master plan processes.
• Implement key Climate Commitment
initiatives related to reducing GHG
emissions: procure, permit, and install
~3MW of solar on city facilities resulting
in significant cost savings and emissions
reductions; expand the scope of the
Energy Impact Offset Fund (EIOF).
• Plan and fund-raise for a reuse-focused
innovation center at the city’s property at
6400 Arapahoe. This center will house
local businesses that utilize innovative
methods to reuse waste materials that
would otherwise go to the landfill.
PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Planning, Continue
Development Review provides project review and zoning
administration for the community and customers. Working with
other work groups of the Planning and Development Services
Center, the development review team helps ensure consistent
application of city regulations and policies in both “by right” and
discretionary review projects. The group also coordinates regular
updates to the city’s land use code and development regulations
and oversees annexation processes.
Information Resources provides services to leverage technology
and support business functions in the Public Works and Planning
Departments. This includes the administration and management
of land management, permitting, licensing, asset management,
and geographic information systems (GIS) in addition to records,
research, and reporting services.
Climate & Sustainability
Sustainability and Resilience works with Boulder businesses,
residents and key partners to reduce energy use in the city through
energy efficiency and local renewable energy development,
using a combination of education, incentives, technical assistance
and regulatory requirements. Sustainability and Resilience also
responds to the challenge of climate change and develops
effective strategies to achieve deep reductions in local carbon
emissions, guided by the long-term goal of 80 percent reduction
in emissions (from 2005) by 2050.
This workgroup also increases the city’s effectiveness in achieving
its goals through partnerships with groups such as 100 Resilient
Cities, the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance, the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, the University of Colorado,
Boulder County, other cities, state and federal agencies and, legislators. Finally, this workgroup coordinates the
resilience work happening across the organization, and leads the cross departmental Resilience Project Team.
Zero Waste works with key partners and the Boulder community as well as the city organization to reduce the
generation of waste and divert reusable resources to the maximum extent possible, through a combination of
policy development, education, incentives, investments in zero waste facilities, technical assistance and regulatory
requirements.
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PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Climate & Sustainability, Continued
Regional Sustainability increases the city’s effectiveness in achieving its sustainability agenda throughout the
community and the region through partnerships with groups such as the Colorado Communities for Climate Action
(CC4CA), University of Colorado, Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), Boulder County, other cities, state and
federal agencies and, legislators. Regional Sustainability helps to set the city’s state and federal policy agenda
related to sustainability and works to change legislation and regulation that are in conflict with the city’s Climate
Commitment.
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Implemented EnerGov, the new land management, permitting, licensing, and enforcement software system.
The EnerGov project was a collaborative effort including Public Works, Planning and Sustainability, the
Housing Division, Open Space and Mountain Parks, Finance, Police, and Information Technology.
• In collaboration with Public Works, completed reviews for a number of significant new developments,
including Site Reviews, Use Reviews, Annexations, or Concept Plans for: 311 Mapleton (The Academy
at Mapleton Hill), 999 Violet (Shining Mountain Waldorf School), 1665 33rd Street (Fruehauf’s), 4475
Broadway (Ponderosa Mobile Home Park), 5600 Airport Boulevard (Lake Centre), 6700 Lookout (food hall
/ mixed use project), 2465 48th Street (Larry H. Miller Toyota), the Chautauqua Event Space, 832 Gapter
Road Annexation, and code changes to the height regulations (extension of the height ordinance), MU-3
and BC zone districts.
• Initiated area planning efforts for the Alpine-Balsam site and surrounding area as well as the East Book End
of the Civic Area.
• Made significant progress on the city’s Climate Commitment goals: launched a multi-department collaborative
effort to procure ~3 MW of solar on city facilities; collected ~$500,000 in the newly developed Energy
Impact Offset Fund (EIOF), to be used to develop more local renewable energy projects; led a nationally
recognized effort to encourage building electrification; and diverted 51percent of community-wide waste
from the landfill through a combination of Universal Zero Waste requirements, city organization initiatives
and private sector efforts.
DID YOU KNOW?
Over half of Boulder’s waste is recycled,
composted or reused rather than thrown
in the landfill!
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PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Zero-Waste Boulder
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(144,573)$ (2.00) 585,240$ 3.44
General Fund
Reduction Total (343,128)$ (2.00) (83,195)$ -
Eliminate Deputy Director for Planning - standard position (149,321)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate Urban Designer - standard position (112,000) (1.00) - -
Reallocate a larger portion of Planning Director Position to the P&DS Fund (46,346) - - -
Reallocate climate commitment budget to CAP Tax Fund and Trash Tax - - (50,000) -
Reallocate larger portion of Chief Sustainability Officer to the CAP Tax Fund - - (33,195) -
Reallocate larger portion of Senior Environmental Planner to dedicated Trash Tax in
General Fund (35,461) - - -
Investment Total -$ - 68,083$ 1.00
Associate Planner for Comprehensive Planning - extend fixed-term position -$ - 68,083$ 1.00
Planning & Development Services Fund
Investment Total 198,555$ - 192,157$ 2.44
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software and
extension of a fixed term position 152,209$ - 47,295$ 0.44
Special Planning Projects Staffing (Administrative Specialist) - extend fixed-term
position - - 81,189 1.00
Special Planning Projects Staffing (Planner I) - extend fixed-term position - - 63,673 1.00
Reallocate a larger portion of Planning Director Position to the P&DS Fund 46,346 - - -
Climate Action Plan Tax Fund
Investment Total -$ - 408,195$ -
Solar Project Support for the Energy Impact Offset Fund for implementation of new
solar projects -$ - 350,000$ -
Reallocate larger portion of Chief Sustainability Officer to the CAP Tax Fund - - 33,195 -
Reallocate climate commitment budget to CAP Tax Fund and Trash Tax - - 25,000 -
Planning & Sustainability Total
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PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY
DEPARTMENT DETAIL
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Planning
2.65 437,970$ 1.85 333,789$ 1.85 360,858$ - 27,069$
Comprehensive Planning 15.31 1,764,178 15.02 1,912,340 13.97 1,800,539 (1.05) (111,801)
Development Review 19.36 1,812,290 19.39 1,995,301 20.05 2,045,626 0.66 50,325
Information Resources 4.32 592,586 4.33 535,518 4.47 731,640 0.14 196,122
Subtotal 41.64 4,607,024$ 40.59 4,776,949$ 40.34 4,938,663$ (0.25) 161,714$
Climate and Sustainability
1.40 255,583$ 2.40 296,341$ 2.40 399,960$ - 103,620$
4.50 1,274,001 4.75 1,796,053 4.75 1,914,684 - 118,631
6.80 1,488,027 6.80 1,315,872 6.05 1,306,052 (0.75) (9,819)
Regional Sustainability 1.00 153,216 1.00 152,131 1.00 154,635 - 2,503
Subtotal 13.70 3,170,828$ 14.95 3,560,396$ 14.20 3,775,331$ (0.75) 214,934$
Cost Allocation and Transfers
Cost Allocation and Transfers 878,238$ 904,585$ 884,039$ (20,546)$
Subtotal 878,238$ 904,585$ 884,039$ (20,546)$
Total 55.34 8,656,090$ 55.54 9,241,930$ 54.54 9,598,032$ (1.00) 356,103$
Personnel 5,369,477$ 5,895,299$ 5,920,251$ 24,952$
Operating 2,237,777 2,265,045 2,543,504 278,460
Interdepartmental Charges 170,598 177,002 250,238 73,237
Capital Improvement Program - - - -
Other Financing 878,238 904,585 884,039 (20,546)
Total 8,656,090$ 9,241,930$ 9,598,032$ 356,103$
General 14.15 2,359,648$ 14.18 2,354,703$ 14.50 2,414,497$ 0.32 59,794$
Planning and Development Services 36.44 4,889,953 36.61 5,068,654 35.09 5,079,450 (1.52) 10,796
Climate Action Plan 4.75 1,406,488 4.75 1,818,573 4.95 2,104,085 0.20 285,513
Total 55.34 8,656,090$ 55.54 9,241,930$ 54.54 9,598,032 (1.00) 356,103$
Sustainability and Resilience
Division Management, Support &
Customer Service
Division Management, Support &
Customer Service
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
Zero Waste
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
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MUNICIPAL COURTSPOLICE
2019 Approved Budget
$37,206,641
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Boulder Police Department is: Partnering with the community to provide service and safety. The
mission entails a full range of services which includes but is not limited to crime prevention, enforcement, security,
investigations, management of public disorder and quality of life issues, emergency and disaster response, and
training.
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POLICE
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Administration
Administration includes the Police Chief and support staff. This
workgroup provides leadership, management and direction;
sets policy; manages the budget; coordinates planning and
department initiatives; and works with staff to set the vision, values
and philosophy of the organization.
Operations
The Operations Division is responsible for the enforcement and
investigative functions of the Department. It consists of four primary
sections, each of which consists of specific work units. The four
Sections are: Traffic and Administration; Watch I (Dayshift Patrol);
Watch II & III (Afternoon and Evening Patrol); and Investigations
(Detectives). This division provides all the uniformed patrol officers
who patrol the city and respond to calls for service, Hill and Mall
officers, and detectives who investigate crimes. Our Community
Services Unit, School Resource Officers, Animal Protection Unit,
Homeless Outreach Team and Code Enforcement Unit also work
out of this division.
Support & Staff Services
The Support and Staff Services Division provides all support to
Operations, maintains the internal operations of the Department
and provides the non-enforcement services to the public.
This Division consists of five primary Sections: Financial and
Facility Services; Property and Evidence; Records Services;
Communications (Dispatch); and Training and Personnel.
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Using the new Records Management
System to collect and analyze data
from individuals who are stopped or
contacted by officers.
• Purchase and upgrade the Incident
Command Vehicle (ICV) to be used
as the command center for Police and
Fire to strategize their response during
critical incidents such as fires and floods.
This vehicle will allow the department to
communicate with other agencies, such
as the Boulder Sheriffs, during large
disasters.
• Update the Master Plan to support
public safety services by building on the
departments strengths, address existing
deficiencies and help define the future
course of the department.
• Hire a new officer to bring the staffing
to the recommendations of the 2013
Master Plan. This will help with the
increased calls for service.
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POLICE
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Implemented the new alarm ordinance, which will reduce the frequency of false alarms and associated costs
to the city, by establishing reasonable expectations of alarm users and businesses.
• Continued to provide more police coverage, through overtime, in areas that have seen an increase in calls
for service and are identified in community surveys as places residents feel less safe. These areas include the
Library, Pearl Street Mall, the Hill and the Municipal Campus.
• Upgraded our light rescue vehicle to enable the officers to rescue multiple people from harms way and
provide protection to officers as they move into the critical situation.
• Implemented, in coordination with Facilities and
Asset Management (FAM), a new, state-of-the-
art Radio Infrastructure System, which will resolve
the current problems city departments who use the
system are experiencing.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Animal Protection Unit received
the National Animal Care and Control
Association 2017 agency award.
Boulder Police Officers
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POLICE
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Boulder Police Officers
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
(543,105)$ (3.50) 180,013$ -
General Fund
Reduction Total (660,712)$ (4.50) (84,965)$ -
Eliminate Dispatch Supervisor - standard position (89,465)$ (1.00) -$ -
Eliminate HR/Training Administrative I -standard position (53,410) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Maintenance Person - standard position (51,137) (1.00) - -
Eliminate Photo Radar Process Server - standard positions - (1.50) (84,965) -
Savings created by vacancies due to turnover, retirement, etc.(466,700) - - -
Investment Total 117,607$ 1.00 264,978$ -
Electronic Ticket Writers 21,987$ - 109,178$ -
Police Officer - new standard position 89,699 1.00 5,800 -
Update to 2013 Police Master Plan - - 150,000 -
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software 5,921 - - -
Police Total
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
POLICE
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Administration
Department Administration 6.00 1,699,007$ 6.00 1,165,707$ 6.00 1,177,365$ 11,658$
Subtotal 6.00 1,699,007$ 6.00 1,165,707$ 6.00 1,177,365$ - 11,658$
Operations
Accident Report Specialists 4.25 393,131$ 4.25 398,764$ 4.25 453,756$ - 54,992$
Animal Control 6.00 631,140 6.00 586,632 6.00 646,485 - 59,853
Code Enforcement 6.00 490,928 6.00 488,640 6.00 509,219 - 20,579
Community Police Center 2.25 335,542 2.25 279,687 2.25 288,078 - 8,391
Crime Analysis Unit 2.00 185,432 2.00 185,727 2.00 190,789 - 5,062
Crime Lab 3.00 440,562 3.00 318,303 3.00 351,980 - 33,677
Crime Prevention 3.25 477,276 3.25 492,439 3.25 507,212 - 14,773
DUI Enforcement 1.00 118,508 1.00 141,109 1.00 144,637 - 3,528
General Investigations 8.75 1,038,364 8.75 1,241,506 8.75 1,272,544 - 31,038
Hill Unit 7.25 863,220 7.25 799,623 7.25 823,612 - 23,989
Major Crimes Unit 10.25 1,077,470 10.25 1,521,845 10.25 1,567,500 - 45,655
Mall Unit 8.50 729,132 8.50 921,699 8.50 949,350 - 27,651
Narcotics 4.00 619,948 4.00 590,174 4.00 593,390 - 3,216
Patrol Watches I, II and III 95.25 11,287,920 95.25 11,363,621 96.25 11,476,401 1.00 112,780
Off Duty - reimbursable - 334,857 - - - - - -
Photo Enforcement 8.00 1,065,550 8.00 1,275,051 6.50 1,203,215 (1.50) (71,836)
School Resource Officers 5.75 857,498 5.75 700,877 5.75 721,903 - 21,026
Special Enforcement Unit 2.00 232,339 2.00 245,480 2.00 252,844 - 7,364
Special Events Response 0.75 170,391 0.75 124,537 0.75 128,273 - 3,736
Specialized Investigations 9.00 1,064,644 9.00 1,241,506 9.00 1,278,751 - 37,245
Target Crime Team 4.00 474,297 4.00 600,195 4.00 618,201 - 18,006
Traffic Enforcement 15.75 1,915,999 15.75 1,845,606 15.75 1,894,025 - 48,419
Subtotal 207.00 24,804,148$ 207.00 25,363,021$ 206.50 25,872,165$ (0.50) 509,144$
Support and Staff Services
34.00 2,819,818$ 34.00 3,209,043$ 33.00 3,227,356$ (1.00) 18,313$
Facility and Building Maintenance 7.14 850,237 7.00 982,368 6.00 947,171 (1.00) (35,197)
Financial Services 4.00 1,625,883 4.00 1,520,099 4.00 1,712,644 - 192,545
Personnel 1.75 328,309 1.75 339,465 1.75 342,860 - 3,395
Property and Evidence 5.25 794,448 5.25 786,525 5.25 802,255 - 15,730
Records Management 21.75 1,356,868 21.75 1,598,168 21.75 1,614,149 - 15,981
Training 3.25 531,250 3.25 630,434 2.25 591,464 (1.00) (38,970)
Victim Services 1.75 162,131 1.75 166,935 1.75 169,212 - 2,277
Subtotal 78.89 8,468,944$ 78.75 9,233,037$ 75.75 9,407,111$ (3.00) 174,074$
Capital Improvement Program
Capital Improvement Program - -$ - -$ - 750,000$ - 750,000$
Subtotal - -$ - -$ - 750,000$ - 750,000$
Total 291.89 34,972,099$ 291.75 35,761,765$ 288.25 37,206,641$ (3.50) 1,444,876$
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Variance
2018 to 2019 2017 Actual 2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
Police and Fire Communications
Center
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL, CONTINUED
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Variance
2018 to 2019 2017 Actual 2019 Approved
Budget
2018 Approved
Budget
Personnel 29,306,818$ 30,716,965$ 30,971,394$ 254,429$
Operating 3,462,711 2,792,882 3,030,515 237,633
Interdepartmental Charges 2,202,570 2,251,918 2,454,732 202,814
Capital - - 750,000 750,000
Total 34,972,099$ 35,761,765$ 37,206,641$ 1,444,876$
General 291.89 34,972,099$ 291.75 35,761,765$ 288.25 36,456,641$ (3.50) 694,876$
General Fund Capital - - - - - 750,000 - 750,000
Total 291.89 34,972,099$ 291.75 35,761,765$ 288.25 37,206,641$ (3.50) 1,444,876$
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
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MUNICIPAL COURTSPUBLIC WORKS
2019 Approved Budget
$145,731,994
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Public Works Department is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Boulder by planning
for future needs, promoting environmental quality, building and maintaining municipal infrastructure, managing
public investments, and protecting health and safety.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Development Services
Building Services establishes minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety, general welfare, and the
environment through the effective application of city building codes, which determine standards for how buildings
may be built, modified, occupied, and maintained. Plan review and inspection services include verification of code
compliance for structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and energy conservation components of buildings.
Building Services coordinates with other city divisions to develop code amendments to meet Boulder’s Climate
Commitment goals and collaborates with customers to gather feedback and ensure construction codes and
regulations are well understood.
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Development Services, Continued
Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing city regulations
involving land use, building code and residential rental
property maintenance. Standards for service include the prompt
response to code violations, effective and timely notification
and communication with residents, business owners, property
owners and property managers to increase awareness and
voluntary compliance.
Engineering Review is responsible for the review, permitting,
and inspection of work by private parties within or
impacting public rights-of-way and public easements. This
responsibility involves city-maintained infrastructure including
domestic water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and
improvements maintained by private service providers for
electric, telecommunications and natural gas. The workgroup is
also responsible for administration of floodplain and wetland
protection ordinances for both public and private projects.
Information Resources provides services to leverage technology
and support business functions in the Public Works and Planning
Departments. This includes the administration and management
of land management, permitting, licensing, asset management,
and geographic information systems (GIS) systems in addition to
records, research, and reporting services.
Support Services
Support Services includes billing services, project coordination,
financial and administrative support, and the department safety
program. The organizational management of these services
is provided under the Support Services Division, and the
corresponding appropriations are distributed across all Public
Works divisions.
Facilities and Asset Management (FAM) provides new construction, major maintenance, renovation and replacement,
and O&M services in accordance with industry standards for the city-owned buildings and structures it maintains.
FAM manages the Capital Development, Facility Renovation and Replacement and Equipment Replacement funds.
FAM manages Energy Performance Contracts, and along with Fleet Services, collaborates citywide to implement
Boulder’s Climate Commitment. FAM is also involved with environmental remediation projects.
2019 KEY INITIATIVES
• Complete a project that will convert
wastewater biogas into a natural gas
vehicle fuel at the Wastewater Treatment
Facility.
• Update the Comprehensive Flood
and Stormwater Master Plan which
guides flood management, stormwater
drainage, and stormwater quality in the
city.
• Complete design and begin construction
in the Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation
project. This is the main sanitary sewer
line to the wastewater treatment facility,
and the project will improve structural
stability, and capacity and address
alignment vulnerability.
• Complete the update to the
Transportation Master Plan which is the
guiding policy document for the city’s
transportation system.
• In coordination with Planning
and Sustainability, implement the
SmartRegs enforcement plan related
to the December 31, 2018 compliance
deadline, and continue to support
customer inquiries related to the
expiration or continuation of rental
licenses tied to SmartRegs compliance.
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Support Services, Continued
Fleet Services maintains all vehicles and equipment in the city’s
fleet in accordance with industry standards and provides corrective
maintenance on all mobile and stationary communications
equipment. Fleet Services also manages the Fleet Replacement Fund,
actively works with internal customers to replace vehicles with those
that are alternatively fueled and provides a variety of fuel types for
the city’s fleet.
Transportation
Planning and Operations ensures a safe and efficient multi-modal
transportation system. This includes the planning, program and policy
work of GO Boulder to design and encourage the use of a multimodal
system and the operations work of determining appropriate
infrastructure and traffic control and operating and maintaining traffic
control. The work group also oversees the city’s progress towards
meeting the goals of the Transportation Master Plan.
Project Management is responsible for managing the implementation
of the transportation capital improvement program projects including
the planning, design, permitting, construction and public outreach
of CIP projects. In addition, the group manages major capital
maintenance improvements to the roadway, bikeway and pedestrian
system.
Transportation Maintenance includes the maintenance, operations
and repairs to city streets, bike paths, medians, underpasses and
contracted maintenance for state highways. This work group also
responds to emergencies and maintains mobility through weather-
related events.
The Airport consists of airport operations, repair and renovation of
associated city buildings, grounds maintenance, pavement upkeep
and repairs, fueling system maintenance, snow removal, planning and management of all capital improvement
plan (CIP) projects and natural resource management.
2019 KEY INITIATIVES, CONT.
• In mid-2019, the city anticipates
assuming full responsibility for the
hospital and medical pavilion buildings
at the Alpine-Balsam site from Boulder
Community Health. Complete a
decommissioning and deconstruction
analysis in early 2019 to inform
options and recommendations for
moving forward with potential use of
the Alpine-Balsam site.
• Update the 2005 FAM Master
Plan with principles that follow
the city’s sustainability guidelines,
update service levels, include asset
management, and provide a new
facilities vision plan. Support other
departments with the design of
the North Boulder Library and the
replacement of Fire Station #3,
following community engagement
processes.
• Adopt the 2018 building codes
published by the International Code
Council (ICC), develop and adopt
the 2019 City of Boulder Energy
Conservation Code, and complete an
update to the Design and Construction
Standards.
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW, CONTINUED
Utilities
The Planning and Project Management group provides strategic planning, permitting, public engagement,
engineering, construction and asset management for the water, wastewater and stormwater/flood management
utilities.
Utilities Maintenance operates, maintains, and provides emergency response for the water distribution, wastewater
collection, flood control facilities and storm water collection systems of the city. This workgroup also performs all
water meter reading, maintenance and repair.
The Water Resources group manages the city’s municipal raw water supplies and hydroelectric facilities. This group
manages the diversion, storage, and delivery of raw water and completes water rights accounting. This workgroup
also manages the leasing of raw water supplies to agricultural users, protects the City’s water rights in water court
proceedings, acts as a liaison with ditch companies, and manages the instream flow program for Boulder Creek.
Water Treatment operates the two water treatment plants responsible for providing the Boulder community with
potable water for public health and fire response. This unit is responsible for compliance with federal and state
regulations and with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
The Wastewater Treatment group is responsible for protection of environmental quality and public health through
safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility (WWTF). Operations are
managed to follow federal and state regulations including the Clean Water Act.
Water Quality and Environmental Services serves as a technical resource and provides regulatory support for the
Utilities Division and other city departments. Services include implementation of, and support for, regulatory permits,
monitoring to meet regulations, evaluating performance of wastewater treatment and drinking water treatment
processes, and implementation of programs to protect the health of natural systems. The group also provides
project management services in support of integrating water quality enhancement and regulatory compliance into
the city’s Capital Improvement Program.
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2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Substantial completion of the Betasso Water Treatment Plant Improvements project, which supplies the
majority of the city’s treated water. This project was a major rehabilitation of critical process equipment that
was over 60 years old and improved treatment processes.
• Began construction began on the Carter Lake Pipeline project, which is a 21-mile long buried steel pipeline
that will deliver water from Carter Lake Reservoir to the Boulder Reservoir Water Treatment Plant.
• Constructed a 1.6 MW Solar Array at the 63rd Water Treatment Plant. The solar array offsets plant electrical
use and moves the city toward its 100 percent renewable by 2020 goal. The new array will provide up to
two-thirds of the plant’s electrical needs on an annual basis.
• Completed the reconstruction of Arapahoe Avenue between 17th and Broadway and initiated the
reconstruction of the Boulder Creek Underpass at Arapahoe. This cost of this project is $7.5 M and the
underpass reconstruction will be completed in 2019.
• To increase travel safety and advance the city’s Vision Zero goal, significant integrated education, evaluation,
engineering, and enforcement efforts continue citywide. During the last year, the city made modifications to
traffic signal timing to improve safety (45 distinct changes at 20 signalized intersections) and made safety
related changes to signing and pavement markings, such as green bike lanes and eight mph when entering
crosswalk signs at 18 specific locations. Additional improvements included the placement of green bordered
shared lane markings and the placement of “Heads Up” campaign decals at numerous locations across the
City.
• As a part of the approved Community, Culture, and Safety (CCS) Tax, initiated critical improvements to the
city’s Land Mobile Radio (LMR) infrastructure. The Radio Infrastructure Project includes procuring modern
infrastructure, installing radio towers where necessary, and new equipment (such as portable and vehicle
radios) to create redundancy, enhance reliability, increase coverage and improve security of the radio
system. The improvements of the LMR infrastructure will improve the reliability and quality of radio equipment
that is used daily by the Police, Fire-Rescue, Open Space & Mountain Parks (OSMP) and Public Works
Departments. This project will be completed in 2019.
• Completed renovations to the Brenton Building making it a near net-zero building and eliminating the
use of natural gas with a new variable refrigerant flow system that provides heating, air conditioning and
ventilation. The building’s energy use intensity was greatly improved from 128 to 25. Energy improvements
to city facilities supports Boulder’s Climate Commitment.
• Implemented EnerGov, the new land management, permitting, licensing, and enforcement software system.
The EnerGov project was a collaborative effort including Public Works, Planning & Sustainability, the Housing
Division, Open Space & Mountain Parks, Finance, Police, and Innovation & Technology.
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Dept. Fund
Ongoing
Funds
Ongoing
FTE
One-Time
Funds
Fixed-Term
FTE Approved Budget Investment Total/(Reduction Total) and Description
752,732$ - 1,583,290$ 1.66
General Fund
Reduction Total (517,781)$ - -$ -
General reduction in non personnel expenses (40,000)$ - -$ -
Reallocate funding for a temporary position that assists with FAM CIP project
management to the Facilities Renovation and Replacement Fund (52,000) - - -
Remove contingency funding for general fund equipment replacement (34,326) - - -
Remove funding for leased off space that is no longer required (391,455) - - -
Investment Total 195,200$ - 1,402,248$ -
Facility operations & maintenance at Alpine-Balsam Buildings (Hospital and Medical
Pavilion)-$ - 807,000$ -
Facility operations & maintenance at Alpine-Balsam parking garage 28,000 - 397,000 -
Radio operations & maintenance and replacement of infrastructure 167,200 - - -
Chautauqua Access Management Plan (CAMP) - Program operations & revenue - - 198,248 -
Facilities Renovation and Replacement Fund
Investment Total 52,000$ - -$ -
Reallocate funding for a temporary position that assists with FAM CIP project
management to the Facilities Renovation and Replacement Fund 52,000$ - -$ -
Planning & Development Services Fund
Investment Total 228,313$ - 80,851$ 0.75
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ 9,909$ 0.09
Software license, maintenance and replacement funding for EnerGov software and
extension of a fixed term position 228,313 - 70,942 0.66
Transportation Fund
Investment Total 375,000$ - 50,646$ 0.46
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ - 50,646$ 0.46
Funding for removal and replacement of trees infected by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
within Public Works - Transportation properties 375,000 - - -
Water Fund
Investment Total 260,000$ - 27,525$ 0.25
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ - 27,525$ 0.25
Recycle waste materials from utility excavations for use as road base material 150,000 - - -
Valve maintenance in the water distribution system 110,000 - - -
Wastewater Fund
Investment Total -$ - 11,010$ 0.10
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ - 11,010$ 0.10
Stormwater/Flood Fund
Investment Total 160,000$ - 11,010$ 0.10
Public Works Project Coordinator - extend fixed-term position -$ - 11,010$ 0.10
Transient camp cleanup costs along drainageways 160,000 - - -
Public Works Total
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DID YOU KNOW?
The city has 225 minor vehicular
bridges, 45 major vehicular bridges, 83
pedestrian/bicycle underpasses, and
68 pedestrian/bicycle bridges that are
located amongst 700 lane miles of streets
and 300 miles of bikeways and multi-use
paths.
Building Roads at Night
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
Transportation
Division Support & Customer Service 4.71 1,212,546$ 5.80 1,209,832$ 5.80 1,085,052$ - (124,780)$
Airport Maintenance and Operations 1.00 376,482 1.00 391,207 1.00 390,997 - (210)
Planning & Operations 22.73 12,077,770 25.25 11,901,460 24.25 10,956,314 (1.00) (945,146)
Project Management 16.70 2,529,737 15.72 2,949,211 15.58 2,837,255 (0.14) (111,956)
Transportation Maintenance 18.86 3,383,200 17.29 3,532,492 17.97 3,648,790 0.68 116,298
Chautauqua Access Management Program - - - - - 198,248 - 198,248
Subtotal 64.00 19,579,735$ 65.06 19,984,202$ 64.60 19,116,656$ (0.46) (867,546)$
Utilities
Division Support & Customer Service 12.72 2,908,241$ 13.99 2,663,531$ 13.99 2,802,048$ - 138,517$
Water Treatment 27.24 4,817,237 28.18 4,985,387 28.18 4,991,529 0.00 6,141
Wastewater Treatment 29.33 5,127,885 28.18 5,083,468 28.18 5,185,922 0.00 102,454
Water Quality Services 22.78 3,400,109 20.61 3,852,733 20.35 3,899,280 (0.26) 46,546
Water Resources 9.43 2,653,945 10.44 3,093,646 10.44 3,038,048 0.00 (55,599)
Project Engineering 7.28 2,055,839 8.35 2,376,317 8.35 2,358,026 0.00 (18,291)
Utility Maintenance 52.04 6,831,277 51.76 6,906,330 51.41 6,948,586 (0.36) 42,256
Subtotal 160.82 27,794,534$ 161.50 28,961,412$ 160.90 29,223,438$ (0.60) 262,025$
Development Services
Division Support & Customer Service 3.17 597,106$ 3.44 641,243$ 3.44 670,495$ - 29,252$
Building Services 17.89 2,673,958 17.68 2,178,059 17.77 1,975,643 0.09 (202,415)
Code Enforcement 6.06 404,304 7.19 577,822 7.02 580,035 (0.17) 2,214
Engineering Review 16.16 1,542,961 15.97 1,740,517 15.66 1,702,274 (0.31) (38,243)
Information Resources 10.83 1,485,537 13.10 1,560,553 13.16 1,791,450 0.06 230,897
Subtotal 54.11 6,703,866$ 57.38 6,698,193$ 57.05 6,719,898$ (0.33) 21,705$
Support Services
Division Support & Customer Service 1.34 325,351$ 1.40 230,158$ 2.27 266,599$ 0.87 36,441$
Fleet Operations 11.27 3,187,440 10.25 2,746,134 9.74 2,913,510 (0.51) 167,376
Fleet Replacement 0.60 6,511,780 0.93 4,064,767 0.89 3,394,294 (0.04) (670,473)
Radio Shop 2.75 316,504 2.42 437,522 2.12 284,728 (0.30) (152,794)
12.37 2,959,998 12.51 2,809,682 13.01 3,685,290 0.50 875,608
3.13 4,570,676 1.97 3,979,517 1.19 4,168,346 (0.78) 188,829
0.25 749,062 0.25 1,208,600 0.25 1,127,856 - (80,744)
1.70 3,771,918 2.72 1,699,016 2.95 937,919 0.23 (761,097)
Subtotal 33.41 22,392,729$ 32.45 17,175,396$ 32.42 16,778,542$ (0.03) (396,854)$
Capital Improvement Program 18.21 74,467,773$ 19.16 85,828,007$ 19.31 48,423,393$ 0.15 (37,404,614)$
Cost Allocation/Transfers - 7,788,014 - 7,617,064 - 8,284,074 - 667,007
- 14,984,670 - 19,258,014 - 17,185,994 - (2,072,020)
Subtotal 18.21 97,240,457$ 19.16 112,703,086$ 19.31 73,893,461$ 0.15 (38,809,627)$
Total 330.55 173,711,323$ 335.55 185,522,291$ 334.28 145,731,994$ (1.27) (39,790,297)$
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY PROGRAM
Debt Service
Facility Operations and Maintenance
(Projects < $3000)
Facility Major Maintenance (Projects >
$3,000)
Equipment Replacement (non-Fleet)
Facility Renovation and Replacement
2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL
RTD Bus and Dedicated Bike Path
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
2019 Approved
Budget
Variance
2018 to 2019 2017 Actual 2018 Approved
Budget
Personnel 30,317,820$ 30,577,759$ 32,416,216$ 1,838,457$
Operating 41,221,740 31,713,538 31,852,714 139,176
Interdepartmental Charges 4,736,282 4,532,947 4,900,642 367,694
Capital 75,354,389 93,965,296 54,540,876 (39,424,420)
Debt Service 14,293,079 16,692,635 13,916,158 (2,776,477)
Other Financing 7,788,014 8,040,116 8,105,389 65,272
Total 173,711,323$ 185,522,291$ 145,731,994$ (39,790,297)$
General 20.09 9,527,386$ 19.07 6,989,347$ 19.04 8,016,484$ (0.03) 1,027,137$
Capital Development - 2,799,894 - 366,901 - 19,099 - (347,802)
.25 Cent Sales Tax - 443,325 - 450,262 - 450,262 - -
Planning and Development Services 51.36 8,000,670 54.63 7,995,472 54.30 8,001,568 (0.33) 6,096
Airport 1.20 445,054 1.15 833,984 1.15 455,320 - (378,664)
Transportation 72.27 37,599,035 74.44 34,258,252 74.26 41,579,450 (0.18) 7,321,198
Transportation Development 0.20 1,134,425 0.15 2,491,669 - 843,318 (0.15) (1,648,351)
- 11,179 - 16,796 - 17,265 - 469
Boulder Junction Improvement - 167,240 - - - 350,000 - 350,000
Lottery - - - 151,067 - 151,067 - -
Water Utility 77.62 54,498,212 77.51 70,070,636 80.80 35,870,146 3.29 (34,200,490)
Wastewater Utility 59.69 21,076,223 60.00 34,735,839 56.77 27,092,206 (3.23) (7,643,633)
Stormwater/Flood Management Utility 31.56 22,178,342 31.97 14,085,025 31.33 9,916,915 (0.64) (4,168,110)
Fleet 14.62 10,327,912 13.68 7,623,014 13.43 7,012,978 (0.25) (610,036)
Equipment Replacement 0.25 754,691 0.25 1,214,398 0.25 1,134,746 - (79,652)
1.70 4,747,735 2.70 4,239,629 2.95 4,821,169 0.25 581,540
Total 330.55 173,711,323$ 335.55 185,522,291$ 334.28 145,731,994$ (1.27) (39,790,297)$
Facility Renovation and Replacement
STAFFING AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND
EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY
Transit Pass General Improvement District
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5 | FUND FINANCIALS
General Fund
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund
Affordable Housing Fund
Airport Fund
Boulder Junction Access GID - Parking
Fund
Boulder Junction Access District GID - TDM
Fund
Boulder Junction Improvement Fund
Capital Development Fund
Capital Improvement - Community,
Culture, Safety Tax Fund
Climate Action Plan Fund
Community Development Block Grant
Fund
Community Housing Assistance Program
Fund
Compensated Absences Fund
Computer Replacement Fund
Downtown Commercial District Fund
Equipment Replacement Fund
Facility Renovation & Replacement Fund
Fleet Operations & Replacement Fund
HOME Investment Partnership Grant Fund
Library Fund
Lottery Fund
Open Space Fund
Permanent Park & Recreation Fund
Planning & Development Services Fund
Property & Casualty Insurance Fund
Recreation Activity Fund
Stormwater/Flood Management Utility
Fund
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution
Tax Fund
Telecommunications Fund
Transit Pass GID Fund
Transportation Fund
Transportation Development Fund
University Hill Commercial District Fund
Wastewater Utility Fund
Water Utility Fund
Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 172GENERAL FUND 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance57,872,190$ 56,583,526$ 45,956,566$ 40,394,181$ 42,096,175$ 42,604,234$ 42,714,382$ 40,632,267$ Sources of FundsOngoingSales and Use Taxes57,672,679$ 57,055,776$ 60,086,973$ 60,891,327$ 61,708,742$ 62,666,159$ 63,641,211$ 64,634,234$ Accommodation/Admission Taxes6,452,578 6,845,188 6,932,729 7,136,562 7,346,407 7,562,441 7,784,847 8,013,813 Charges for Services2,860,017 2,377,106 2,503,909 2,753,909 3,183,909 3,208,909 3,208,909 3,208,909 Franchise Taxes8,815,048 9,022,419 9,100,529 9,250,300 9,404,488 9,563,224 9,575,367 9,587,790 Property Taxes30,746,803 36,556,739 37,105,090 38,960,345 39,544,750 41,521,987 42,144,817 44,252,058 Interest: Pooled Investments601,826 400,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000Interfund Transfer In28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 Intergovernmental Revenue723,582 1,332,379 635,027 637,727 640,482 643,291 646,157 649,080Leases, Rents & Royalties178,382 611,580 250,000 257,500 265,225 273,182 281,377 289,819Licenses, Permits & Fines3,785,151 4,481,011 3,814,950 3,863,113 3,912,597 3,963,429 4,015,634 4,069,242 Misc Sales of Materials & Goods54,109 70,160 60,000 61,200 62,424 63,672 64,946 66,245 Other Revenue3,006,722 1,267,639 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 Specific Ownership & Tobacco Tax2,629,980 2,355,735 2,676,081 2,723,110 2,771,086 2,820,028 2,869,956 2,920,888 Cost Allocation - Current Opr Costs-All Funds10,206,503 10,537,696 11,258,508 11,258,508 11,596,263 11,944,151 12,302,476 12,671,550 Sub-Total Revenue Ongoing127,761,379$ 132,941,428$ 136,151,795$ 139,521,601$ 142,164,373$ 145,958,474$ 148,263,697$ 152,091,627$ Dedicated RevenuesMunicipalization2,015,710$ 6,076,181$ 5,076,181$ 2,076,181$ 2,076,181$ 2,076,181$ -$ -$ Short-term Rentals1,069,016 500,000 1,122,466 1,144,916 1,167,814 1,191,170 1,214,994 1,239,293 Food Service Tax660,660 821,257 854,107 888,272 923,802 960,755 999,185 1,039,152 Accommodation Tax1,410,782 1,531,922 1,577,880 1,625,216 1,673,973 1,724,192 1,775,917 1,829,195 PEG Fees137,897 - 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000Meters-Within Parking Districts Transfers2,075,000 2,138,609 2,075,000 2,075,000 2,075,000 2,075,000 2,075,000 2,075,000 Grants643,129 4,216,430 160,000 - - - - - Carryovers/Supplementals from Add'l Rev - 749,085 - - - - - - Sub-Total Dedicated Revenue8,012,194$ 16,033,484$ 10,995,634$ 7,939,584$ 8,046,770$ 8,157,297$ 6,195,096$ 6,312,641$ One-TimeRec Marijuana Tax, Fees & Licenses3,490,106$ 3,800,367$ 3,850,000$ 4,027,500$ 4,213,875$ 4,409,569$ 4,615,047$ 4,830,800$ Photo Enforcement Revenue2,017,391 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 BJAD Loan Repayment- - - - 200,000 275,000 300,000 - Sub-Total Revenue One-Time5,507,497$ 5,400,367$ 5,450,000$ 5,627,500$ 6,013,875$ 6,284,569$ 6,515,047$ 6,430,800$ Total Sources of Funds 141,281,069$ 154,375,279$ 152,597,429$ 153,088,685$ 156,225,018$ 160,400,340$ 160,973,840$ 164,835,067$ Uses of FundsOngoingCity Council225,818$ 243,566$ 246,843$ 251,961$ 257,185$ 262,517$ 267,960$ 273,516$ City Manager's Office2,722,399 2,845,702 2,508,760 2,579,149 2,651,512 2,725,906 2,802,388 2,881,015 City Clerk704,050 463,317 541,382 555,279 569,534 584,154 599,150 614,530Communications1,601,522 1,760,334 1,662,363 1,706,409 1,751,623 1,798,034 1,845,675 1,894,579 General Government3,105,529 3,331,726 1,225,484 1,237,739 1,250,116 1,262,617 1,275,244 1,287,996 City Attorney's Office3,168,547 3,345,049 3,543,326 3,649,303 3,758,450 3,870,862 3,986,635 4,105,872 Municipal Court2,160,994 2,258,016 2,194,378 2,253,825 2,314,883 2,377,594 2,442,005 2,508,160 Human Resources3,179,261 3,652,078 3,797,164 3,894,333 3,993,990 4,096,196 4,201,018 4,308,523
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 173GENERAL FUND 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedCONTINUEDFinance4,773,443$ 5,330,336$ 4,822,932$ 4,949,666$ 5,079,730$ 5,213,211$ 5,350,200$ 5,490,789$ Information Technology5,815,688 5,358,362 5,756,867 5,901,909 6,050,606 6,203,049 6,359,332 6,519,553 Police34,972,099 34,486,714 34,830,535 36,384,999 38,008,839 39,705,149 41,477,164 43,328,264 Fire20,271,977 20,520,137 20,286,013 20,999,817 21,738,738 22,503,659 23,295,496 24,115,195 Police/Fire Pensions486,959 599,683 839,979 856,779 856,779 873,914 873,914 873,914 Public Works9,527,386 6,896,261 6,433,981 6,532,060 6,631,633 6,732,725 6,835,358 6,939,555 Planning, Housing, & Sustainability2,620,856 2,392,679 2,663,498 2,671,434 2,734,841 2,799,753 2,866,205 2,934,235 Human Services7,734,444 8,274,101 7,759,352 7,899,504 8,042,187 8,187,448 8,335,332 8,485,887 Library6,695,754 6,756,287 7,246,328 7,446,382 7,651,959 7,863,212 8,080,296 8,303,374 Arts1,297,467 1,212,727 1,168,337 1,186,940 1,205,839 1,225,039 1,244,545 1,264,361 Parks and Recreation4,622,802 4,989,740 4,474,930 4,590,585 4,709,230 4,830,941 4,955,797 5,083,881 Open Space and Mountain Parks28,199 26,997 - - - - - - Community Vitality2,690,229 2,451,149 2,352,207 2,405,765 2,460,543 2,516,568 2,573,868 2,632,474 Citywide6,725,828 6,184,573 6,838,236 6,899,618 6,961,615 7,024,231 7,087,473 7,151,348 IT Capital- 1,113,200 1,064,936 1,113,200 1,113,200 1,113,200 1,113,200 1,113,200 General Fund Capital- 3,650,000 4,197,360 4,744,720 5,292,080 5,839,440 6,386,800 6,386,800 Debt5,105,075 4,442,375 4,442,000 4,442,000 4,442,000 4,442,000 4,442,000 4,442,000 Transfers9,194,735 7,501,013 4,076,905 4,158,443 4,241,612 4,181,293 4,264,919 4,200,217 Sub-Total Expense Ongoing139,431,059$ 140,086,120$ 134,974,094$ 139,311,820$ 143,768,722$ 148,232,712$ 152,961,976$ 157,139,238$ Dedicated ExpensesEnergy Strategy3,138,674$ 6,076,181$ 8,834,202$ 2,470,522$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Dedicated Expenses- 1,881,423 5,519,158 5,574,350 5,630,093 5,686,394 5,743,258 5,800,691 Roll Over Dedicated Expenses- - - - 2,288,144 2,341,085 320,722 379,523 Sub-Total Dedicated Expense 3,138,674$ 7,957,604$ 14,353,360$ 8,044,872$ 7,918,237$ 8,027,480$ 6,063,980$ 6,180,213$ One Time ExpensesOne Time Expenses-$ 4,188,020$ 8,832,360$ 4,030,000$ 4,030,000$ 4,030,000$ 4,030,000$ 4,030,000$ Carryovers/Supplemental - Add'l Rev- 749,085 - - - - - - Carryovers/Supplemental- 8,278,553 - - - - - - Encumbrance Carryovers- 3,742,858 - - - - - - Sub-Total Expense One-Time-$ 16,958,516$ 8,832,360$ 4,030,000$ 4,030,000$ 4,030,000$ 4,030,000$ 4,030,000$ Total Uses of Funds 142,569,733$ 165,002,240$ 158,159,814$ 151,386,692$ 155,716,959$ 160,290,192$ 163,055,955$ 167,349,451$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 56,583,526$ 45,956,566$ 40,394,181$ 42,096,175$ 42,604,234$ 42,714,382$ 40,632,267$ 38,117,883$ ReservesReserved per reserve policy24,754,628$ 24,456,544$ 25,614,678$ 27,862,364$ 28,753,744$ 29,646,542$ 30,592,395$ 31,427,848$ Reserved per reserve policy - Municipalization- - (3,758,021) (394,341) - - - - Restricted for Hogan Pancost- - 2,242,461 1,601,758 961,055 320,351 - - Legally restricted fund balance993,445 1,751,725 1,797,225 1,797,225 1,797,225 1,797,225 1,797,225 1,797,225 Restricted for Library Fund2,050,121 1,400,121 1,295,121 1,295,121 1,295,121 1,295,121 1,295,121 1,295,121 Restricted by Management3,620,645 2,959,645 2,779,645 2,779,645 2,779,645 2,779,645 2,779,645 2,779,645 Pay Period 272,657,387 2,730,978 2,804,569 2,878,160 2,951,751 3,025,342 3,098,933 3,172,524 Total Reserves34,076,227$ 33,299,014$ 32,775,678$ 37,819,932$ 38,538,542$ 38,864,228$ 39,563,320$ 40,472,363$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 22,507,299$ 12,657,552$ 7,618,502$ 4,276,242$ 4,065,692$ 3,850,155$ 1,068,947$ (2,354,481)$ Ongoing Revenues vs (Ongoing Expenses) 1,177,701$ 209,781$ (1,604,348)$ (2,274,238)$ (4,698,279)$ (5,047,611)$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 174.25 CENT SALES TAX 2019 FUND FINANCIAL2017 201820192020 2021202220232024ActualRevised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance5,573,684$ 5,517,348$ 2,477,883$ 3,505,009$ 4,481,145$ 3,492,726$ 4,083,246$ 4,055,490$ Sources of FundsSales Tax8,586,780$ 8,490,443$ 8,382,727$ 8,495,007$ 8,609,110$ 8,742,755$ 8,878,862$ 9,017,478$ Interest43,124 20,000 50,000 59,235 94,104 73,347 85,748 85,165 Valmont City Park 60,726 75,000 60,000 61,800 63,654 65,564 67,531 69,556 Grants and Donations137,822 6,000 -- - ---Other Revenue43,872 67,651 108,000 111,240 114,577 118,015 121,555 125,202 Total Sources of Funds 8,872,324$ 8,659,094$ 8,600,727$ 8,727,282$ $ 8,881,445 $ 8,999,680 9,153,696$ 9,297,402$ Uses of FundsLand Operations and Maintenance2,352,040$ 2,512,133$ 2,657,696$ 2,764,004$ 2,874,564$ 2,989,547$ 3,109,128$ 3,233,494$ Valmont City Park Operations446,243 450,434 431,195 448,443 466,381 485,036 504,437 524,615 Dept. Administration1,208,477 1,391,553 1,331,167 1,384,414 1,439,790 1,497,382 1,557,277 1,619,568 Planning and Project Management249,826 278,629 259,039 507,561 527,863 548,978 570,937 593,774 Sports Field Maintenance573,259 637,142 688,259 715,789 744,421 774,198 805,166 837,372 FAM - Ongoing and Major Maintenance443,325 450,262 450,262 468,272 487,003 506,484 526,743 547,813 Capital Refurbishment Projects71,660 275,984 200,000 200,000 - ---Cost Allocation 487,519 502,145 555,983 572,662 589,842 607,538 625,764 644,537 Capital Improvement Program3,096,312 3,618,297 1,000,000 690,000 2,740,000 1,000,000 1,482,000 1,000,000 Adjustment to Base-1,581,980 -- - --- Total Uses of Funds8,928,660$ 11,698,559$ 7,573,601$ 7,751,145$ $ 9,869,864 $ 8,409,161 9,181,452$ 9,001,172$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 5,517,348$ 2,477,883$ 3,505,009$ 4,481,145$ $ 3,492,726 $ 4,083,246 4,055,490$ 4,351,720$ ReservesOperating Reserve538,902$ 967,683$ 918,501$ 988,931$ 996,429$ 1,035,402$ 1,075,906$ 1,118,004$ FEMA De-obligation Reserve24,865 33,766 33,766 33,766 33,766 33,766 33,766 33,766 PERA Legislative Contingency-- 2,972 - - ---Pay Period 27 Reserve82,861 87,785 92,709 97,634 102,558 107,483 112,407 117,332 Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve199,645 205,634 215,916 226,712 238,047 249,950 262,447 275,570 Total Reserves 846,273$ 1,294,868$ 1,263,864$ 1,347,043$ 1,370,800$ 1,426,600$ 1,484,527$ 1,544,671$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 4,671,074$ 1,183,014$ 2,241,145$ 3,134,102$ $ 2,121,925 $ 2,656,645 2,570,963$ 2,807,049$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 175AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance8,879,495$ 7,613,273$ 5,331,024$ 4,035,927$ 3,699,209$ 3,246,051$ 2,590,414$ 1,711,326$ Sources of FundsCash In Lieu of Affordable Units10,700,698$ 9,000,000$ 3,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ Transfer from General Fund308,889 240,000 221,741 221,741 221,741 221,741 221,741 221,741 Transfer from Short-Term Rental Revenue- 861,621 980,051 999,652 1,019,645 1,040,038 1,060,839 1,082,055 Linkage Fee234,157 682,500 500,000 525,000 551,250 578,813 607,753 638,141 Interest88,956 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Ponderosa Moble Home Park105,350 403,104 330,000 -- -- -Grants2,937,965 -- - -- --Other114,622 ---- -- - Total Sources of Funds 14,490,636$ 11,207,225$ 5,051,792$ 2,766,393$ $ 2,812,636 2,860,591$ 2,910,333$ 2,961,937$ Uses of FundsProgram Management927,074$ 925,849$ 945,262$ 973,620$ 933,818$ 961,833$ 990,688$ 1,020,409$ Cost Allocation90,254 92,962 144,110 148,433 152,886 157,473 162,197 167,063 Impact Fee Administration- -1,0271,058 1,090 1,122 1,156 1,191 Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Construction 14,739,531 3,871,261 1,800,000 1,980,000 2,178,000 2,395,800 2,635,380 2,898,918 Ponderosa Mobile Home Park- 572,250 3,456,490 -- -- -Project Carryover and Encumbrances- 8,027,152 - -- -- - Total Uses of Funds 15,756,859$ 13,489,474$ 6,346,889$ 3,103,111$ 3,265,794$ 3,516,228$ 3,789,421$ 4,087,580$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 7,613,273$ 5,331,024$ 4,035,927$ 3,699,209$ $ 3,246,051 2,590,414$ 1,711,326$ 585,683$ ReservesSick/Vacation Accrual11,312$ 11,765$ 12,235$ 12,725$ 13,234$ 13,763$ 14,313$ 14,886$ PERA Legislative Contingency- -1,046-- - - -Pay Period 2717,319 19,192 21,065 22,937 24,810 26,683 28,555 30,428 Total Reserves28,631$ 30,957$ 34,346$ 35,662$ 38,044$ 40,446$ 42,868$ 45,314$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 7,584,642$ 5,300,068$ 4,001,581$ 3,663,548$ $ 3,208,007 2,549,968$ 1,668,458$ 540,369$ Notes: There is no requirement for a designated reserve as funds will only be allocated after they have been collected rather than based upon revenue projections.
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 176AIRPORT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance1,616,569$ 1,826,776$ 1,987,946$ 2,173,678$ 2,085,715$ 2,266,624$ 2,442,687$ 2,613,470$ Sources of FundsAirport Rental578,799$ 593,662$ 590,433$ 605,595$ 611,651$ 617,767$ 623,945$ 630,184$ Fuel Flowage Fees59,582 11,874 18,000 18,540 19,096 19,669 20,259 20,867 Federal Grant- 341,500 - 4,900,000 - - - 300,000 State Grant- 18,972 - 250,000 - - - 16,666 Interest on Investments16,880 29,146 32,619 34,967 33,525 36,491 39,379 42,180 Total Sources of Funds 655,261$ 995,154$ 641,052$ 5,809,102$ 664,271$ 673,928$ 683,583$ 1,009,897$ Uses of FundsAirport Management376,482$ 391,247$ 390,997$ 402,727$ 414,809$ 427,253$ 440,071$ 453,273$ Transportation Administration25,479 18,906 19,758 20,656 21,275 21,914 22,571 23,248 Cost Allocation43,093 44,386 44,565 45,902 47,279 48,697 50,158 51,663 Capital Improvement Program- 379,445 - 5,427,780 - - - 333,333 Total Uses of Funds 445,054$ 833,984$ 455,320$ 5,897,064$ 483,363$ 497,864$ 512,800$ 861,517$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 1,826,776$ 1,987,946$ 2,173,678$ 2,085,715$ 2,266,624$ 2,442,687$ 2,613,470$ 2,761,850$ ReservesDesignated108,010$ 113,635$ 113,904$ 117,321$ 120,841$ 124,466$ 128,200$ 132,046$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 187 - - - - - Sick/Vacation Accrual15,371 15,832 16,307 16,796 17,300 17,819 18,353 18,904 Pay Period 277,508 8,808 8,989 9,170 9,351 9,532 9,713 9,894 Total Reserves 130,889$ 138,275$ 139,387$ 143,287$ 147,492$ 151,817$ 156,266$ 160,844$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 1,695,887$ $ 1,849,671 $ 2,034,291 $ 1,942,428 $ 2,119,132 $ 2,290,871 $ 2,457,204 $ 2,601,006
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 177BOULDER JUNCTION ACCESS (GID) - PARKING 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance861,791$ 436,551$ 226,247$ 96,598$ 396,980$ 782,075$ 1,237,027$ 1,688,541$ Sources of FundsProperty Tax152,435$ 269,919$ 334,783$ 600,409$ 657,423$ 773,728$ 773,369$ 821,724$ Ownership Tax9,515 13,496 16,739 30,020 32,871 38,686 38,668 41,086 Interest on Investment5,311 4,366 2,262 966 5,955 11,731 18,555 25,328 Long Term Garage Parking Revenue22,507 49,913 54,904 60,394 66,434 73,077 80,385 88,423 Short Term Garage Parking Revenue67,653 4,500 37,066 44,479 53,375 64,050 76,860 92,232 Miscellaneous Revenue1,720 - - - - - - - Transfer from General Fund: Loan Gap Payment 200,000 - -141,975 - - - - Total Sources of Funds 459,141$ 342,194$ 445,754$ 878,244$ 816,058$ 961,273$ 987,838$ 1,068,794$ Uses of FundsOperatingParking Garage operations - Contract74,663$ 67,389$ 67,389$ 69,411$ 71,493$ 73,638$ 75,847$ 78,122$ BJAD - GID/Parking - Admin Personnel-1,615 21,753 22,623 23,528 24,469 25,448 26,466 BJGID/Admin Non-Personnel31,932 18,570 38,773 39,548 39,548 40,339 40,339 41,146 Sub-Total Operating106,594$ 87,574$ 127,915$ 131,582$ 134,569$ 138,446$ 141,634$ 145,734$ Transfers to Other FundsPayment to CAGID for Operating Loan2,285$ 2,285$ 2,285$ 2,285$ 2,285$ -$ -$ -$ Cost Allocation25,502 26,267 28,537 27,328 29,108 27,874 29,690 28,432 Capital Acquisition- - - - 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 Sub-Total Expense Transfers 27,787$ 28,552$ 30,822$ 29,613$ 96,393$ 92,874$ 94,690$ 93,432$ DebtLease Purchase Payment: Pederson Development 750,000$ 416,667$ 416,667$ 416,667$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Payback to City of Boulder for Loan Gap- - - - 200,000 275,000 300,000 125,000 Sub-Total Debt 750,000$ 416,667$ 416,667$ 416,667$ 200,000$ 275,000$ 300,000$ 125,000$ Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments-$ 19,705$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Budget Requests-- - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds 884,381$ 552,498$ 575,404$ 577,862$ 430,962$ 506,321$ 536,324$ 364,166$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 436,551$ 226,247$ 96,598$ 396,980$ 782,075$ 1,237,027$ 1,688,541$ 2,393,169$ ReservesOperating87,080$ 54,422$ 57,540$ 57,786$ 43,096$ 50,632$ 53,632$ 36,417$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 26 - - - - - Total Reserves 87,080$ 54,422$ 57,566$ 57,786$ 43,096$ 50,632$ 53,632$ 36,417$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 349,471$ 171,825$ 39,031$ 339,194$ 738,979$ 1,186,395$ 1,634,909$ 2,356,752$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 17820172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance89,709$ 202,363$ 413,982$ 807,517$ 1,147,599$ 1,267,705$ 1,135,898$ 964,991$ Sources of FundsProperty Tax91,204$ 297,908$ 302,920$ 589,492$ 647,947$ 733,162$ 732,970$ 781,015$ Ownership Tax5,66414,895 15,146 29,475 32,397 36,658 36,649 39,051 Payments In Lieu of Taxes 121,707 335,728 734,746 567,083 315,071 25,989 26,713 26,713 Interest on Investment5902,0244,1408,075 17,214 19,016 17,038 14,475 Total Sources of Funds 219,165$ 650,555$ 1,056,952$ 1,194,125$ 1,012,629$ 814,825$ 813,370$ 861,254$ Uses of FundsTDM Admin Personnel-$1,615$ 21,753$ 22,623$ 23,528$ 24,469$ 25,448$ 26,466$ TDM Admin NPE36,178 2,1102,6232,6752,7292,7842,8392,896TDM Programs66,908 413,409 633,676 823,273 860,686 913,687 950,183 950,619 Carryover- 18,275 - - - - - - Cost Allocation3,4253,5285,3645,4715,5815,6925,8065,922 Total Uses of Funds 106,511$ 438,936$ 663,416$ 854,043$ 892,524$ 946,632$ 984,276$ 985,903$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 202,363$ 413,982$ 807,517$ 1,147,599$ 1,267,705$ 1,135,898$ 964,991$ 840,342$ ReservesOperating21,673$ 43,026$ 66,342$ 85,404$ 89,252$ 94,663$ 98,428$ 98,590$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 262626262626Total Reserves21,673$ 43,026$ 66,368$ 85,430$ 89,278$ 94,689$ 98,454$ 98,616$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 180,690$ 370,956$ 741,150$ 1,062,169$ 1,178,427$ 1,041,208$ 866,538$ 741,725$ BOULDER JUNCTION ACCESS (GID) - TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 179BOULDER JUNCTION IMPROVEMENT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance985,653$ 2,145,062$ 1,976,059$ 2,892,575$ 4,488,031$ 4,488,031$ 4,488,031$ 4,488,031$ Sources of FundsTransportation DET261,488$ 137,636$ 458,979$ 679,011$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Transportation Use Tax- 270,510 60,779 - - - - - General Fund Construction Use Tax818,314 689,800 154,987 - -- -- Parks Impact Fees- 134,856 543,083 892,715 - - - - Parks Use Tax- 112,712 25,334 - - - - - Transfer - Transportation CIP 233,552 -- - -- -- Interest on Investments13,295 7,428 23,354 23,730 - - - - Total Sources of Funds1,326,649$ 1,352,942$ 1,266,516$ 1,595,456$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Uses of FundsAdopted Key Public Improvements:Development Coordination19,544$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Junction Place Enhancements - Valmont103,480 - - - - - - - Junction Place Capital Enhancements44,216 - - - - - - - Pocket Park- 350,000 350,000 - -- -- Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 1,171,945- - - - - - Total Uses of Funds167,240$ 1,521,945$ 350,000$ -$ -$ $--$ -$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 2,145,062$ 1,976,059$ 2,892,575$ 4,488,031$ 4,488,031$ 4,488,031$ 4,488,031$ 4,488,031$ ReservesPay Period 273,000$ 3,000$ 3,090$ 3,183$ 3,278$ 3,377$ 3,478$ 3,582$ Total Reserves3,000$ 3,000$ 3,090$ 3,183$ 3,278$ 3,377$ 3,478$ 3,582$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 2,142,062$ 1,973,059$ 2,889,485$ 4,484,849$ 4,484,753$ 4,484,655$ 4,484,554$ 4,484,449$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 180CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance12,122,362$ 12,532,264$ 8,565,800$ 10,065,875$ 9,829,126$ 11,247,701$ 12,631,361$ 13,981,119$ Sources of FundsExcise Taxes17,797$ 8,351$ 7,637$ 7,637$ 7,637$ 7,637$ 7,637$ 7,637$ Interest - Excise Taxes12,429 9,563 11,721 13,643 13,277 15,036 16,742 18,398 Impact Fees1,136,174 1,766,179 1,464,653 1,420,713 1,378,092 1,336,749 1,296,647 1,257,747 Interest - Impact Fees86,996 27,260 35,163 40,930 39,831 45,108 50,228 55,196 Transfer in from General Fund1,956,400 - - - - - - - Total Sources of Funds $ 3,209,796 1,811,353$ 1,519,174$ 1,482,923$ 1,438,837$ 1,404,530$ 1,371,254$ 1,338,978$ Uses of FundsExcise Tax Administration6,700$ 6,901$ 19,099$ 19,672$ 20,262$ 20,870$ 21,496$ 22,146$ Capital Improvement Program- Excise Tax1,725,733 360,000 - - - - - - Capital Improvement Program- Impact Fees859,645 5,300,000 - 1,700,000 - -- -Transfer to Boulder Junction Improvement 207,816 - - - - - - - Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 110,916 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds $ 2,799,894 5,777,817$ 19,099$ 1,719,672$ 20,262$ 20,870$ 21,496$ 22,146$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves $ 12,532,264 8,565,800$ 10,065,875$ 9,829,126$ 11,247,701$ 12,631,361$ 13,981,119$ 15,297,951$ ReservesRestricted Reserve - Excise Tax500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ Restricted Balance - Excise Tax2,662,971 2,320,885 2,381,164 2,355,238 2,372,455 2,389,698 2,406,969 2,424,267 Restricted Balance - Impact Fee9,369,293 5,744,915 7,184,711 6,973,888 8,375,246 9,741,663 11,074,150 12,373,684 Total Reserves12,532,264$ 8,565,800$ 10,065,875$ 9,829,126$ 11,247,701$ 12,631,361$ 13,981,119$ 15,297,951$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves $ --$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Note: Excise Tax Minimum Reserve $500,000
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 181CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - COMMUNITY, CULTURE, SAFETY TAX 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance-$ -$ 99,332$ 3,260,215$ 2,862,405$ 6,782,579$ 6,348,579$ 6,348,579$ Sources of FundsSales and Use Tax-$ 10,032,999$ 10,125,392$ 10,260,131$ 10,397,057$ -$ -$ -$ Total Sources of Funds-$ 10,032,999$ 10,125,392$ 10,260,131$ 10,397,057$ -$ -$ -$ Uses of FundsCitywide Radio Infrastructure-$ 5,500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ North Boulder Branch Library- 350,000 821,176 2,652,941 1,175,882 - - - Fire Station #3- -300,000 4,791,000 2,749,000 - -- Scott Carpenter Pool- 1,806,667 2,393,333 - - - - - Public Art- -200,000 200,000 - - - - Fourmile Canyon Creek- -- 1,314,000 1,752,000 434,000 - -Community Organizations- 2,277,000 3,250,000 1,700,000 800,000 - - - Total Uses of Funds-$ 9,933,667$ 6,964,509$ 10,657,941$ 6,476,882$ 434,000$ -$ -$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves-$ 99,332$ 3,260,215$ 2,862,405$ 6,782,579$ 6,348,579$ 6,348,579$ 6,348,579$ ReservesAdministrative Contingency-$ 99,332$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ -$ -$ -$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 148 - - - - - Total Reserves-$ 99,332$ 1,500,148$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ -$ -$ -$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves-$ -$ 1,760,067$ 1,362,405$ 5,282,579$ 6,348,579$ 6,348,579$ 6,348,579$ Note: This is the Community, Culture, and Safety tax approved in November 2017 for the time period 2018-2021.
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 18220172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance1,125,809$ 1,508,352$ 112,834$ 75,808$ 73,484$ 75,180$ 80,829$ 90,359$ Sources of FundsClimate Action Plan Tax 1,775,649$ 1,720,649$ 1,715,649$ 1,710,649$ 1,705,649$ 1,700,649$ 1,695,649$ 1,690,649$ Interest13,383 2,125 1,410 948 919 940 1,010 1,129 Energy Impact Offset Fund- - 350,000 - - - - - Total Sources of Funds 1,789,032$ 1,722,774$ 2,067,059$ 1,711,596$ 1,706,567$ 1,701,588$ 1,696,659$ 1,691,778$ Uses of FundsCAP Administration32,479$ 39,190$ 39,813$ 39,813$ 39,813$ 39,813$ 39,813$ 39,813$ CAP Communications63,468 75,203 100,926 100,926 100,926 100,926 100,926 100,926 Program Tracking & Evaluation49,320 60,440 54,704 54,704 54,704 54,704 54,704 54,704 Boulder's Energy Future66,657 70,779 73,439 73,439 73,439 73,439 73,439 73,439 Market Innovation65,934 25,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 Commercial Energy679,645 1,042,378 900,405 859,405 849,405 839,405 829,405 819,405 Residential Energy278,720 366,260 231,964 228,964 225,964 222,964 219,964 216,964 Energy Impact Offset Fund- - 350,000 - - - - - Grants35,000 - - - - - - - Cost Allocation 135,265 139,323 127,835 131,670 135,620 139,689 143,879 148,196 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 1,299,719 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds 1,406,488$ 3,118,291$ 2,104,085$ 1,713,920$ 1,704,871$ 1,695,939$ 1,687,130$ 1,678,446$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 1,508,352$ 112,834$ 75,808$ 73,484$ 75,180$ 80,829$ 90,359$ 103,690$ ReservesPay Period 2723,132$ 23,132$ 23,132$ 23,132$ 23,132$ 23,132$ 23,132$ 23,132$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 525 - - - - - Emergency Reserve50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Total Reserves73,132$ $ 73,132 73,657$ 73,132$ 73,132$ 73,132$ 73,132$ 73,132$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 1,435,220$ 39,702$ 2,151$ 352$ 2,048$ 7,697$ 17,227$ 30,558$ Note: CAP Tax sunsets in March of 2023CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 183COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Sources of FundsCurrent Year Federal Grant733,520$ 656,217$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ Available Prior Years Grant Balances- 598,587 - - - - - - Total Sources of Funds733,520$ 1,254,804$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ Uses of FundsProgram Management101,885$ 187,831$ 212,881$ 220,332$ 228,043$ 236,025$ 244,286$ 252,836$ Cost Allocation25,02625,77726,22527,27428,36529,50030,68031,907 Community Development & Housing Activities606,609 442,609 492,995 484,495 475,692 466,576 457,135 447,358 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 598,587 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds733,520$ 1,254,804$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ 732,101$ Ending Fund Balance-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Note: This fund may not have designated reserves as expenditures are funded only on a reimbursement basis by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 184COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance5,091,379$ 2,234,616$ 48,556$ 36,718$ 37,526$ 38,799$ 40,107$ 41,452$ Sources of FundsProperty Tax2,471,198$ 2,990,863$ 2,947,855$ 3,095,248$ 3,141,677$ 3,298,761$ 3,348,242$ 3,515,654$ Housing Excise Tax339,016 150,000 - - - - - - Interest60,8462,634486 367375388401415 Housing Application Fees6,0094,4724,561 4,5614,5614,5614,5614,561 Proceeds from Sale of Units138,403 - - - - - - - Grant517,500 - - - - - - - Total Sources of Funds3,532,970$ 3,147,969$ 2,952,902$ 3,100,176$ 3,146,613$ 3,303,710$ 3,353,204$ 3,520,629$ Uses of FundsProgram Management444,203$ 480,185$ 476,705$ 495,773$ 515,604$ 536,228$ 557,677$ 579,985$ Cost Allocation118,170 121,715 104,513 108,694 113,041 117,563 122,265 127,156 Excise Tax Administration6,7006,901 - - - - - - Housing Project Grants/Funding: Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Construction5,820,660 2,710,004 2,383,522 2,494,901 2,516,695 2,648,610 2,671,916 2,812,105 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 2,015,224 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds6,389,733$ 5,334,029$ 2,964,740$ 3,099,368$ 3,145,340$ 3,302,402$ 3,351,859$ 3,519,245$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves2,234,616$ 48,556$ 36,718$ 37,526$ 38,799$ 40,107$ 41,452$ 42,837$ ReservesSick/Vacation Accrual19,604$ 20,388$ 21,204$ 22,052$ 22,934$ 23,851$ 24,805$ 25,798$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 431 - - - - - Pay Period 2714,30114,692 15,083 15,47415,86516,25616,64717,039 Total Reserves33,905$ 35,080$ 36,718$ 37,526$ 38,799$ 40,107$ 41,452$ 42,837$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves2,200,711$ 13,476$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Note: There is no requirement for a designated reserve as the CHAP allocation process allows the Housing Project Funding to function as a reserve.
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 185COMPENSATED ABSENCES 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024ActualRevised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance2,234,645$ 2,591,828$ 2,616,756$ 2,616,628$ 2,616,772$ 2,617,027$ 2,616,581$ 2,615,408$ Sources of Funds1% Transfer from the General Fund846,418$ 847,678$ 884,384$ 893,228$ 902,160$ 911,182$ 920,294$ 929,496$ Interest on Investments 22,854 15,925 16,087 17,008 17,793 17,794 17,796 17,793Total Sources of Funds869,272$ 863,603$ 900,472$ 910,237$ 919,954$ 928,977$ 938,090$ 947,290$ Uses of FundsRetirement and Termination Payout493,457$ 819,484$ 884,384$ 893,228$ 902,160$ 911,182$ 920,294$ 929,496$ Cost Allocation18,632 19,191 16,216 16,865 17,539 18,241 18,970 19,729 Total Uses of Funds512,089$ 838,675$ 900,600$ 910,092$ 919,699$ 929,423$ 939,264$ 949,226$ Ending Fund Balance 2,591,828$ 2,616,756$ 2,616,628$ 2,616,772$ 2,617,027$ 2,616,581$ 2,615,408$ 2,613,472$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 1862017 201820192020 2021 2022 2023 2024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance8,411,334$ 8,373,270$ 8,551,384$ 7,774,898$ 7,336,968$ 6,212,372$ 6,044,462$ 5,175,626$ Sources of FundsTransfer In - Workstation Contributions2,386,912$ 2,208,262$ 2,162,067$ 2,167,472$ 2,221,659$ 2,227,213$ 2,232,781$ 2,238,363$ Data Center Virtual Server Charges- 42,022 42,022 42,442 42,866 43,295 43,728 44,165 Office 365 Collections- 246,944 458,576 467,748 477,103 486,645 496,378 506,305 Misc Used Equipment Sales3,441 - -- - - - - Interest76,983 23,011 179,579 131,396 123,995 104,989 102,151 87,468 Total Sources of Funds $ 2,467,336 2,520,239$ 2,842,244$ 2,809,057$ 2,865,623$ 2,862,142$ 2,875,038$ 2,876,301$ Uses of FundsSalary/Benefits Office 365 Project Staff31,261$ -$ -$-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Office 365 License Expense- 246,994 458,576 467,748 477,103 486,645 496,378 506,305 Computer Replacements 1,131,597 504,892 868,500 645,200 785,300 348,900 1,004,900 641,850 City-Wide Replacements1,302,874 1,549,381 2,239,537 2,080,903 2,674,147 2,140,302 2,187,848 3,744,214 Cost Allocation39,668 40,858 52,116 53,137 53,668 54,205 54,747 55,295 Total Uses of Funds $ 2,505,400 2,342,125$ 3,618,729$ 3,246,988$ 3,990,219$ 3,030,052$ 3,743,873$ 4,947,664$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves $ 8,373,270 8,551,384$ 7,774,898$ 7,336,968$ 6,212,372$ 6,044,462$ 5,175,626$ 3,104,264$ ReservesReplacement ReserveBeginning Reserve Requirement -$ 3,495,335$ 3,803,098$ 3,412,965$ 3,303,684$ 2,700,654$ 2,679,864$ 2,798,249$ Pay Period 271,281 1,293 1,304 1,315 1,326 1,338 1,349 Annual Increase to Replacement Reserve- 651,625 652,764 672,347 666,517 563,292 605,413 778,075 Decrease for Replacement Purchases- (345,144) (1,044,189) (782,931) (1,270,862) (585,409) (488,366) (473,450) Total Reserves-$ 3,803,098$ 3,412,965$ 3,303,684$ 2,700,654$ 2,679,864$ 2,798,249$ 3,104,222$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves $ 8,373,270 4,748,286$ 4,361,934$ 4,033,283$ 3,511,717$ 3,364,598$ 2,377,377$ 41$COMPUTER REPLACEMENT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
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City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 18820172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance6,432,084$ 8,410,585$ 9,417,955$ 12,342,919$ 14,216,154$ 17,405,887$ 20,379,090$ 20,139,328$ Sources of FundsProperty/Owner Tax1,291,469$ 1,389,167$ 1,416,950$ 1,445,289$ 1,474,194$ 1,503,678$ 1,533,752$ 1,564,427$ Short Term Fees 2,547,684 2,700,328 2,653,235 2,690,300 2,728,056 2,766,520 2,805,709 2,845,641 Long Term Fees3,837,031 3,920,000 4,229,000 4,232,840 4,298,320 4,298,320 4,336,925 4,377,074 Meterhood & Tokens 52,343 54,000 52,343 52,343 52,343 52,343 52,343 52,343 Interest63,426 84,103 86,636 115,885 201,927 249,773 294,371 290,774 Rental Income186,366 127,800 142,515 143,940 145,377 146,828 148,293 149,773 Miscellaneous12,251 13,985 14,075 14,257 14,442 12,346 12,539 12,736 Transfers In: Meters1,650,000 1,600,000 1,611,000 1,611,000 1,611,000 1,611,000 1,611,000 1,611,000 Transfers In: 1000 Walnut - 63,609------10th/Walnut- Other Revenue130,155 40,741 41,149 41,560 41,976 42,395 42,395 42,395 Total Sources of Funds9,770,725$ 9,993,732$ 10,246,902$ 10,347,414$ 10,567,635$ 10,683,202$ 10,837,327$ 10,946,163$ Uses of FundsOperatingParking Operations2,235,960$ 2,314,254$ 2,478,358$ 2,548,362$ 2,620,584$ 2,695,101$ 2,771,991$ 2,851,340$ Major Maintenance/Impr - Parking744,717 1,650,000 937,040 1,955,766 667,895 853,685 4,012,215 556,080 Community Vitality/Admin996,258 1,112,149 991,754 1,023,797 1,056,969 1,091,312 1,126,870 1,163,689 Eco-Pass Program1,178,499 1,035,494 1,322,846 1,349,303 1,425,961 1,454,480 1,537,276 1,568,021 Major Maintenance/Impr - Downtown73,034 275,083 260,673 260,673 260,673 260,673 260,673 260,673 Sick/Vacation Accrual- 12,555------Capital Replacement Reserve165,675 165,675 165,675 165,675 165,675 165,675 165,675 165,675 Sub-Total Operating 5,394,143$ 6,565,210$ 6,156,347$ 7,303,577$ 6,197,758$ 6,520,926$ 9,874,701$ 6,565,478$ DebtSeries 19981,022,582$ 1,045,200$ -$-$-$-$-$-$Trinity Lutheran277,703 -------Series 2003 (10th and Walnut)817,114 829,050 835,050 833,450 836,250 838,300 844,600 -Sub-Total Debt 2,117,398$ 1,874,250$ 835,050$ 833,450$ 836,250$ 838,300$ 844,600$ -$TransfersCost Allocation 280,682$ 314,102$ 330,541$ 337,152$ 343,895$ 350,773$ 357,788$ 364,944$ Sub-Total Transfers 280,682$ 314,102$ 330,541$ 337,152$ 343,895$ 350,773$ 357,788$ 364,944$ DOWNTOWN COMMERICAL DISTRICT FUND 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 18920172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedDOWNTOWN COMMERICAL DISTRICT FUND 2019 FUND FINANCIALCONTINUEDSupplemental Budget Requests-$232,800$ -$-$-$-$-$-$Total Uses of Funds7,792,224$ 8,986,362$ 7,321,938$ 8,474,179$ 7,377,903$ 7,709,999$ 11,077,089$ 6,930,422$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 8,410,585$ 9,417,955$ 12,342,919$ 14,216,154$ 17,405,887$ 20,379,090$ 20,139,328$ 24,155,069$ ReservesDesignated521,437$ 627,750$ 615,635$ 730,358$ 619,776$ 652,093$ 987,470$ 656,548$ PERA Legislative Contingency-- 1,4021,4021,4021,4021,4021,402Pay Period 2772,237 79,237 68,397 68,727 69,057 69,38769,71770,047Sick/Vacation Accrual115,499 118,964 118,964 122,533 126,209 129,995 133,895 137,912Total Reserves 709,173$ 825,951$ 804,398$ 923,020$ 816,444$ 852,877$ 1,192,484$ 865,909$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 7,701,412$ 8,592,004$ 11,538,521$ 13,293,135$ 16,589,443$ 19,526,213$ 18,946,844$ 23,289,160$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 19020172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance6,352,630$ 6,787,193$ 6,771,138$ 6,890,821$ 7,054,445$ 7,309,616$ 7,506,191$ 7,813,936$ Sources of FundsDepartment Contributions1,116,821$ 1,143,117$ 1,143,117$ 875,328$ 875,328$ 875,328$ 875,328$ 875,328$ Interest on Investments 72,433 104,183 111,310 131,360 133,682 136,856 141,807 145,620 Total Sources of Funds $ 1,189,254 1,247,300$ 1,254,427$ 1,006,688$ 1,009,010$ 1,012,184$ 1,017,134$ 1,020,948$ Uses of FundsEquipment Purchases714,392$ 1,186,358$ 1,099,175$ 806,942$ 717,146$ 778,545$ 671,739$ 628,398$ Support Services34,670 28,040 28,681 29,232 29,598 29,968 30,342 30,721 Cost Allocation5,629 5,798 6,890 6,890 7,097 7,097 7,310 7,310 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 43,159 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds $ 754,691 1,263,354$ 1,134,746$ 843,064$ 753,840$ 815,609$ 709,391$ 666,429$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves $ 6,787,193 6,771,138$ 6,890,821$ 7,054,445$ 7,309,616$ 7,506,191$ 7,813,936$ 8,168,455$ ReservesPay Period 271,933$ 1,933$ 1,933$ 1,933$ 1,933$ 1,933$ 1,933$ 1,933$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 25 - - - - - Department Balances6,785,260 6,769,205 6,888,863 7,052,512 7,307,683 7,504,259 7,812,002 8,166,522 Total Reserves6,787,193$ 6,771,138$ 6,890,821$ 7,054,445$ 7,309,616$ 7,506,192$ 7,813,935$ 8,168,455$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves $ --$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Note: Minimum Fund Balance: $689,082 or 10% Projected Equipment Replacement Value.EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 191FACILITY RENOVATION & REPLACEMENT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance10,720,405$ 10,402,878$ 5,648,637$ 4,317,536$ 2,937,761$ 2,270,357$ 3,372,714$ 3,424,073$ Sources of FundsDepartment Contributions552,196$ 610,196$ 610,196$ 610,196$ 610,196$ 610,196$ 610,196$ 610,196$ Transfers from Major Maintenance1,668,841 1,668,841 1,668,841 1,668,841 1,668,841 1,668,841 1,668,841 1,668,841 Transfers from Other Funds320,000 - - - - - - - Energy Performance Contract814,772 727,237 953,232 953,232 953,232 953,232 953,232 953,232 Interest Earnings125,304 175,815 105,799 90,523 74,305 65,835 61,447 56,142 Other Revenues949,095 141,000 152,000 152,000 152,000 152,000 152,000 152,000 Total Sources of Funds $ 4,430,208 3,323,089$ 3,490,068$ 3,474,792$ 3,458,574$ 3,450,104$ 3,445,716$ 3,440,411$ Uses of FundsOperating Project Expenses1,692,308$ 1,506,990$ 908,822$ 934,176$ 891,492$ 700,008$ 434,113$ 1,051,423$ Support Services27,736 28,432 29,097 29,970 30,869 31,795 32,749 33,731 Cost Allocation28,267 29,115 49,459 49,459 50,943 50,943 52,471 52,471 Energy Efficiency Lease947,550 933,092 963,791 995,962 1,029,674 1,065,001 1,102,024 943,782 Capital Improvements Program2,051,874 1,742,000 2,870,000 2,845,000 2,123,000 500,000 1,773,000 1,730,000 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 3,837,701 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds 4,747,735$ 8,077,330$ 4,821,169$ 4,854,567$ 4,125,978$ 2,347,747$ 3,394,357$ 3,811,407$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 10,402,878$ 5,648,637$ 4,317,536$ 2,937,761$ 2,270,357$ 3,372,714$ 3,424,073$ 3,053,077$ ReservesPay Period 276,287$ 7,295$ 7,875$ 7,860$ 8,143$ 8,426$ 8,708$ 8,991$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 204 - - - - - Departmental Balances7,882,679 3,202,847 1,944,117 635,521 36,665 1,205,505 1,321,345 1,012,886 13th Street Plaza Balance666,499 646,504 627,109 608,296 590,047 572,346 555,176 538,521 Dushanbe Teahouse Maintenance Balance484,366 469,835 455,740 442,068 428,806 415,942 403,464 391,360 Valmont Butte Balance1,363,047 1,322,156 1,282,491 1,244,016 1,206,696 1,170,495 1,135,380 1,101,319 Total Reserves 10,402,878$ 5,648,637$ 4,317,536$ 2,937,761$ 2,270,357$ 3,372,714$ 3,424,073$ 3,053,077$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 19220172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance17,921,590$ 17,167,721$ 17,056,686$ 19,714,346$ 20,246,052$ 23,485,975$ 25,393,849$ 25,302,852$ Sources of FundsVehicle Charges2,938,378$ 2,472,304$ 2,850,227$ 2,793,222$ 2,765,290$ 2,792,943$ 2,820,872$ 2,849,081$ Vehicle Acquisition Charges251,925 159,575 255,467 284,656 285,239 285,885 287,821 288,518 Fleet Replacement Charges4,975,388 5,319,154 5,109,346 5,527,297 5,538,628 5,551,167 5,588,765 5,602,299 Sale of Assets718,652 196,820 197,804 198,793 199,787 200,786 201,790 202,799 Interest Earnings204,618 293,914 281,551 332,937 370,455 380,771 443,625 483,416 Transfer from General Fund172,965 145,151 867,121 145,151 145,151 - - - Other Revenues312,117 109,122 109,122 110,486 111,867 115,223 118,680 122,240 Total Sources of Funds $ 9,574,043 8,696,040$ 9,670,638$ 9,392,542$ 9,416,419$ 9,326,776$ 9,461,554$ 9,548,354$ Uses of FundsOperating Expenditures3,360,566$ 3,085,954$ 3,050,285$ 3,178,533$ 3,273,889$ 3,372,105$ 3,473,268$ 3,577,466$ Fleet Purchases6,511,780 4,061,693 3,444,432 5,194,715 2,402,104 3,542,833 5,561,913 5,065,528 Building Replacement57,055 57,055 57,055 57,055 57,055 57,055 57,055 57,055 Support Services86,323 96,758 142,655 111,982 115,342 118,802 122,366 126,037 Cost Allocation312,188 321,554 318,551 318,551 328,108 328,108 337,951 337,951 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 1,184,061 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds $ 10,327,912 8,807,075$ 7,012,978$ 8,860,836$ 6,176,497$ 7,418,902$ 9,552,553$ 9,164,037$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves $ 17,167,721 17,056,686$ 19,714,346$ 20,246,052$ 23,485,975$ 25,393,849$ 25,302,851$ 25,687,169$ ReservesPay Period 2749,486$ 53,486$ 46,186$ 46,186$ 46,186$ 46,186$ 46,186$ 46,186$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 954 - - - - - Sick/Vacation Accrual51,379 52,920 54,508 56,143 57,828 59,562 61,349 63,190 Operating/Fleet Replacement17,066,856 16,950,280 19,612,698 20,143,723 23,381,961 25,288,101 25,195,317 25,577,793 Total Reserves17,167,721$ 17,056,686$ 19,714,346$ 20,246,052$ 23,485,975$ 25,393,849$ 25,302,852$ 25,687,169$ Ending Fund Balance $--$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Note: Minimum Fund Balance: 10% Value of Fleet = $4.4 millionFLEET OPERATIONS & REPLACEMENT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 193HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL 20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Sources of FundsCurrent Year Federal Grant620,515$ 808,511$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ Available Prior Years Grant Balances- 2,448,522- - - - - - Total Sources of Funds 620,515$ 3,257,033$ 1,094,553$ $ 1,094,553 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ Uses of FundsOperatingProgram Management56,474$ 89,398$ 103,066$ 76,575$ 76,116$ 75,638$ 75,142$ 74,625$ Cost Allocation11,914 12,271 11,040 11,482 11,941 12,418 12,915 13,432 HOME Consortium to Other Communities16,812 379,636 513,947 513,947 513,947 513,947 513,947 513,947 Housing Activities535,315 327,205 466,500 492,549 492,549 492,549 492,549 492,549 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 2,448,522- - - - - - Total Uses of Funds 620,515$ 3,257,033$ $ 1,094,553 $ 1,094,553 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ 1,094,553$ Ending Fund Balance-$ -$ $ - $ - -$ -$ -$ -$ Note: This fund may not have designated reserves as expenditures are funded only on a reimbursement basis by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 194LIBRARY 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance606,327$ 721,580$ 864,749$ 921,058$ 1,038,739$ 1,275,767$ 1,578,203$ 1,901,257$ Sources of FundsProperty Tax1,028,107$ 1,208,911$ 1,227,045$ 1,288,397$ 1,307,723$ 1,373,109$ 1,393,706$ 1,463,391$ Interest on Investment1,0316,0451,0511,0711,0921,1131,1351,157Grants, Gifts and Third-Party Revenues563,821 342,459 287,876 289,012 290,183 291,388 292,630 293,909 Total Sources of Funds 1,592,960$ 1,557,415$ 1,515,972$ 1,578,481$ 1,598,998$ 1,665,611$ 1,687,471$ 1,758,457$ Uses of FundsLibrary Materials1,234,713$ 971,787$ 1,071,787$ 1,071,787$ 1,071,787$ 1,071,787$ 1,071,787$ 1,071,787$ Service/Materials Enhancement92,025 100,000 100,000 100,000 - - - - Grant Directed Programming150,969 342,459 287,876 289,012 290,183 291,388 292,630 293,909 Total Uses of Funds 1,477,707$ 1,414,246$ 1,459,663$ 1,460,799$ 1,361,970$ 1,363,175$ 1,364,417$ 1,365,696$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves721,580$ 864,749$ 921,058$ 1,038,739$ 1,275,767$ 1,578,203$ 1,901,257$ 2,294,018$ ReservesOperating Reserve102,914$ 124,201$ 122,810$ 128,947$ 130,882$ 137,422$ 139,484$ 146,455$ PERA Legislative Contingency- - 33- - - - - Total Reserves102,914$ 124,201$ 122,843$ 128,947$ 130,882$ 137,422$ 139,484$ 146,455$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves618,666$ 740,548$ 798,215$ 909,792$ 1,144,886$ 1,440,781$ 1,761,773$ 2,147,563$ Note: Operating reserve equal 10% of Library fund revenues excluding Gifts, Grants and Third-Party Revenues
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 195LOTTERY 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance3,172,875$ 3,303,687$ 114,316$ 114,361$ 114,373$ 114,385$ 114,397$ 114,409$ Sources of FundsIntergovernmental Revenues1,063,244$ 999,137$ 999,137$ 999,137$ 999,137$ 999,137$ 999,137$ 999,137$ Interest Income34,467 7,975 7,975 7,975 7,975 7,975 7,975 7,975 Other Revenue23,000 - - - - - - - Total Sources of Funds 1,120,711$ 1,007,112$ 1,007,112$ 1,007,112$ 1,007,112$ $ 1,007,112 $ 1,007,112 $ 1,007,112 Uses of FundsCapitalCapital Projects - P & R788,035$ 836,988$ 428,000$ 428,000$ 428,000$ 428,000$ 428,000$ 428,000$ Tributary Greenways - Public Works- 1,331,353 151,067 151,100 151,100 151,100 151,100 151,100 Capital Projects - OSMP201,864 2,028,143 428,000 428,000 428,000 428,000 428,000 428,000 Total Capital Improvement Program 989,899$ 4,196,483$ 1,007,067$ 1,007,100$ 1,007,100$ $ 1,007,100 1,007,100$ 1,007,100$ Total Uses of Funds 989,899$ 4,196,483$ 1,007,067$ 1,007,100$ 1,007,100$ $ 1,007,100 $ 1,007,100 $ 1,007,100 Ending Fund Balance 3,303,687$ 114,316$ 114,361$ 114,373$ 114,385$ $ 114,397 $ 114,409 $ 114,421
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 196OPEN SPACE 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actuals Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance42,674,844$ 42,525,062$ 16,934,625$ 17,765,189$ 14,844,764$ 12,985,864$ 11,929,003$ 11,981,143$ Sources of FundsNet Sales Tax Revenue30,494,053$ 29,886,359$ 25,987,983$ 21,203,841$ 21,486,816$ 21,818,255$ 22,155,799$ 22,499,564$ Anticipated FEMA Flood Reimbursement 1,963,141 1,531,329 1,500,000 -----Investment Income406,323 335,362 342,405 348,191 354,076 360,060 366,145 372,332 Lease and Miscellaneous Revenue1,275,567 1,063,899 1,095,816 1,128,690 1,162,551 1,197,428 1,233,351 1,270,351 Voice & Sight Tag Program Revenue121,288 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 General Fund Transfer1,209,590 1,138,820 990,123 -----Grants511,213 -- -----Total Sources of Funds 35,981,174$ 34,082,769$ 30,043,327$ 22,807,723$ 23,130,443$ 23,502,742$ 23,882,294$ 24,269,247$ Uses of FundsOffice of the Director1,775,410$ 2,019,237$ 1,635,727$ 1,433,193$ 1,447,525$ 1,462,000$ 1,376,620$ 1,490,387$ Central Services2,812,917 2,959,798 2,717,786 2,694,964 2,721,913 2,749,133 2,626,624 2,752,890 Community Connections & Partnerships 4,168,196 4,686,324 4,621,975 4,618,195 4,470,377 4,368,879 4,200,341 4,238,892 Resources & Stewardship4,195,052 4,438,798 4,320,622 4,236,900 4,279,269 4,210,062 4,252,163 4,294,684 Trails & Facilities4,564,736 4,703,173 5,502,141 5,507,162 4,847,234 4,895,706 4,944,663 4,994,110 Carryover/ATB Operating- 24,659,816 - -----Cost Allocation1,903,344 1,960,444 2,090,102 2,142,355 2,195,913 2,250,811 2,307,082 2,422,436 CIP- Capital Enhancement6,360,358 430,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000 CIP- Capital Maintenance1,492,126 1,057,300 2,770,000 1,570,000 1,570,000 1,270,000 1,270,000 1,270,000 CIP- Capital Planning Studies98,028 100,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 CIP- Land Acquisition3,296,111 7,420,000 1,900,000 1,900,000 1,900,000 1,800,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 Transfer to BMPA1,002,209 767,597 663,022 663,022 593,655 593,655 593,655 -Debt Service - Bonds & Notes4,462,469 4,470,719 2,681,388 652,356 653,456 649,356 649,006 648,431 Total Uses of Funds 36,130,957$ 59,673,206$ 29,212,763$ 25,728,147$ 24,989,343$ 24,559,603$ 23,830,154$ 23,721,829$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 42,525,062$ 16,934,625$ 17,765,189$ 14,844,764$ 12,985,864$ 11,929,003$ 11,981,143$ 12,528,561$ ReservesOSBT Contingency Reserve4,976,867$ 5,201,218$ 4,846,553$ 4,389,629$ 4,241,869$ 3,812,329$ 3,771,028$ 4,168,366$ OSMP Campus Vision3,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,500,000 PERA Legislative Contingency--10,816-----Pay Period 27 Reserve330,119 354,440 378,762 403,083 427,404 451,726 476,047 500,368 Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 Property and Casualty Reserve400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 FEMA De-obligation Reserve227,445 377,945 383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 Total Reserves9,424,431$ 9,823,603$ 10,509,619$ 10,266,200$ 10,142,761$ 9,737,543$ 9,720,563$ 10,442,222$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 33,100,631$ 7,111,022$ 7,255,570$ 4,578,564$ 2,843,103$ 2,191,461$ 2,260,580$ 2,086,339$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 197PERMANENT PARK & RECREATION 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance1,879,208$ 3,209,835$ 1,427,652$ 766,819$ 217,758$ 1,174,922$ 1,177,049$ 1,028,595$ Sources of FundsProperty Tax2,803,797$ 3,267,327$ 3,316,337$ 3,482,154$ 3,534,386$ 3,711,106$ 3,766,772$ 3,955,111$ Interest25,272 15,000 15,000 16,103 4,573 24,673 24,718 21,600 Other Revenues56,753 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Total Sources of Funds2,885,822$ 3,332,327$ 3,381,337$ 3,548,257$ 3,588,959$ 3,785,779$ 3,841,490$ 4,026,711$ Uses of FundsOperations and Construction Management892,850$ 957,629$ 988,364$ 789,738$ 821,328$ 854,181$ 888,348$ 923,882$ Capital Refurbishment Projects14,361 200,676 - - 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Cost Allocation102,062 105,124 125,806 129,580 133,468 137,472 141,596 145,844 Excise Tax Collection6,700 6,901- - - - - - Capital Improvement Pogram539,222 3,253,709 2,928,000 3,178,000 1,477,000 2,592,000 2,760,000 2,354,000 Adjustment to Base- 590,471- - - - - - Total Uses of Funds1,555,195$ 5,114,510$ 4,042,170$ 4,097,318$ 2,631,795$ 3,783,652$ 3,989,944$ 3,623,726$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 3,209,835$ 1,427,652$ 766,819$ 217,758$ 1,174,922$ 1,177,049$ 1,028,595$ 1431581.011ReservesPay Period 27 Reserve29,695$ 29,695$ 26,695$ 26,695$ 26,695$ 26,695$ 26,695$ 26,695$ PERA Legislative Contingency- -748 - - - - - Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve64,973 66,922 70,268 73,782 77,471 81,344 85,412 89,682 Total Reserves94,668$ 96,617$ 97,711$ 100,477$ 104,166$ 108,039$ 112,107$ 116,377$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves3,115,167$ 1,331,035$ 669,108$ 117,281$ 1,070,756$ 1,069,009$ 916,489$ 1,315,204$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 198PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actuals Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance10,085,950$ 9,767,973$ 7,048,805$ 6,070,757$ 5,420,905$ 5,031,762$ 4,362,821$ 3,553,053$ Sources of FundsOne-time 2001 Transfers Sick/Vacation/Bonus 2001 TransfersGeneral Fund Transfer 2,387,048$ 2,419,902$ 2,210,018$ 2,276,319$ 2,344,608$ 2,414,946$ 2,487,395$ 2,562,017$ Restricted Funds' Transfers (Public Works)1,032,510 1,231,483 1,268,428 1,306,481 1,345,675 1,386,045 1,427,627 1,470,455 Restricted Funds' Transfers (Excise Tax Admin)26,800 27,604 28,431 29,284 30,163 31,067 31,999 32,959 Grants- 800 - - - - - - State Historic Tax Credit3,250 - - - - - - - Fees & Permits 8,999,676 8,402,552 8,507,983 8,650,692 8,796,557 8,795,661 8,946,590 9,100,918 Interest on Investments123,362 76,720 88,110 75,884 67,761 62,897 54,535 44,413 Total Sources of Funds12,572,646$ 12,159,061$ 12,102,970$ 12,338,659$ 12,584,764$ 12,690,617$ 12,948,146$ 13,210,763$ Uses of FundsAdmin, Financial & Communications Services 2,492,806$ 2,353,390$ 2,381,223$ 2,290,950$ 2,286,724$ 2,343,892$ 2,402,489$ 2,462,551$ Information Resources 1,784,232 1,803,408 2,197,709 2,263,641 2,067,057 2,118,733 2,171,702 2,225,994 Comprehensive Planning 816,934 832,130 936,263 964,351 905,435 928,071 951,273 975,055 Land Use Review1,588,009 1,554,149 1,757,533 1,647,519 1,688,707 1,730,925 1,774,198 1,818,553 Engineering Review1,313,879 1,485,582 1,488,201 1,440,147 1,476,151 1,513,054 1,550,881 1,589,653 Bldg Construction, Inspection & Enforcement 2,503,836 2,190,077 2,095,958 2,046,566 2,097,730 2,150,174 2,203,928 2,259,026 Urban Design205,713 594,620 - - - - - - Cost Allocation/Transfers2,185,214 2,250,770 2,224,130 2,335,337 2,452,103 2,574,708 2,703,444 2,838,616 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 1,814,103 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds12,890,623$ 14,878,229$ 13,081,018$ 12,988,511$ 12,973,907$ 13,359,558$ 13,757,914$ 14,169,448$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves9,767,973$ 7,048,805$ 6,070,757$ 5,420,905$ 5,031,762$ 4,362,821$ 3,553,053$ 2,594,367$ ReservesOperating899,968$ 840,255$ 850,798$ 865,069$ 879,656$ 879,566$ 894,659$ 910,092$ State Historic Tax Credit Fund13,540 13,540 13,540 13,540 13,540 13,540 13,540 13,540 PERA Legislative Contingency- - 9,015 - - - - - Pay Period 27275,393 285,311 295,229 305,147 315,065 324,983 334,901 344,819 Sick/Vacation Accrual557,265 579,556 602,738 626,848 651,922 677,998 705,118 733,323 Total Reserves1,746,166$ 1,718,662$ 1,771,320$ 1,810,604$ 1,860,182$ 1,896,087$ 1,948,218$ 2,001,774$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves8,021,807$ 5,330,143$ 4,299,437$ 3,610,302$ 3,171,579$ 2,466,733$ 1,604,835$ 592,593$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 199PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE 2019 FUND FINANCIAL2017201820192020 2021 202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance5,105,068$ 5,229,760$ 4,819,796$ 4,430,202$ 4,074,888$ 3,713,079$ 3,344,760$ 3,016,995$ Sources of Funds0.060.05 0.050.05 0.050.05Charges to Departments1,863,100$ 1,993,517$ 2,113,128$ 2,218,784$ 2,285,348$ 2,353,908$ 2,471,604$ 2,595,184$ Interest on Investments 59,960 31,401 32,775 30,125 27,709 25,249 22,744 20,516 Miscellaneous Revenue11,916 - - ---- - Total Sources of Funds1,934,976$ 2,024,918$ 2,145,903$ 2,248,910$ 2,313,057$ 2,379,157$ 2,494,348$ 2,615,700$ Uses of FundsInsurance Premiums:Airport3,664$ 4,623$ 4,762$ 4,905$ 5,052$ 5,203$ 5,359$ 5,056$ Liability278,754 340,150 350,355 360,865 371,691 382,842 394,327 372,016 Crime32,495 85,917 88,495 91,149 93,884 96,700 99,601 93,966 Boiler39,408 40,077 41,279 42,518 43,793 45,107 46,460 43,831 Property490,992 524,446 540,179 556,385 573,076 590,269 607,977 573,577 Flood239,227 387,440 399,063 411,035 423,366 436,067 449,149 423,736 AJG Broker Fee-- - ---- - Actuarial Valuation Expense and Consulting75,230 17,323 17,669 18,023 18,383 18,751 19,126 18,391 Claims Administration and Payment249,646 572,701 614,155 626,438 638,967 651,746 664,781 - City Attorney's Office - Internal Legal Consult127,292 131,287 138,385 142,537 146,813 151,217 155,754 - External Legal Consultation49,726 100,000 102,000 104,040 106,121 108,243 110,408 106,162 Program Administration223,852 230,918 239,155 246,330 253,720 261,331 269,171 253,941 Cost Allocation-- - ---- - Total Uses of Funds1,810,285$ 2,434,882$ 2,535,497$ 2,604,224$ 2,674,865$ 2,747,477$ 2,822,114$ 1,890,677$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 5,229,760$ 4,819,796$ 4,430,202$ 4,074,888$ 3,713,079$ 3,344,760$ 3,016,995$ 3,742,018$ ReservesYear-end Estimated Liabilities765,569$ 853,318$ 927,144$ 989,428$ 1,054,319$ 1,085,949$ 1,118,527$ 1,152,083$ City Reserve Policy (@ 80% risk margin)346,037 385,700 419,069 447,221 476,552 490,849 505,574 520,741 PERA Legislative Contingency-- 310 ---- - Pay Period 27 Reserve11,762 11,762 11,762 11,762 11,762 11,762 11,762 14,762 Total Reserves 1,123,368$ 1,250,780$ 1,358,285$ 1,448,411$ 1,542,633$ 1,588,559$ 1,635,863$ 1,687,586$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 4,106,392$ 3,569,016$ 3,071,916$ 2,626,476$ 2,170,446$ 1,756,201$ 1,381,132$ 2,054,431$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 20020172018201920202021202220232024Actuals Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance2,073,089$ 2,101,651$ 1,901,774$ 1,471,729$ 1,432,053$ 1,488,209$ 1,648,138$ 1,920,273$ Sources of FundsGolf Revenue1,334,060$ 1,387,000$ 1,390,000$ 1,431,700$ 1,474,651$ 1,518,891$ 1,564,457$ 1,611,391$ Reservoir Revenue996,116 1,148,000 1,063,000 1,094,890 1,127,737 1,161,569 1,196,416 1,232,308 Recreation Centers2,693,565 2,840,202 2,836,000 2,980,636 3,129,668 3,286,151 3,450,459 3,622,982 Recreation Programs1,484,945 1,827,636 1,611,501 1,659,846 1,709,641 1,760,931 1,813,759 1,868,171 Aquatics651,575 739,960 693,500 728,175 764,584 802,813 842,954 885,101 Sports1,085,392 1,363,200 1,157,000 1,500,000 1,545,000 1,591,350 1,639,091 1,688,263 Access and Inclusion241,122 173,616 141,000 145,230 149,587 154,075 158,697 163,458 Misc. Recreation Revenue(51,881) 12,241 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 Transfers - General Fund 1,508,229 1,538,366 1,292,210 1,356,821 1,424,662 1,495,895 1,570,689 1,649,224 Transfers - Health and Wellness from GF95,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 Adjustments to Base (ATB)-45,115 ------Transfers - Transportation Fund13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 Total Sources of Funds10,051,124$ 11,203,336$ 10,327,211$ 11,040,298$ 11,468,529$ 11,914,673$ 12,379,521$ 12,863,898$ Uses of FundsRecreation Administration923,717$ 1,196,415$ 1,033,282$ 1,064,280$ 1,096,209$ 1,129,095$ 1,162,968$ 1,197,857$ Golf1,233,072 1,389,769 1,333,969 1,373,988 1,415,208 1,457,664 1,501,394 1,546,436 Reservoir866,418 1,124,547 1,042,204 1,073,470 1,105,674 1,138,844 1,173,010 1,208,200 Recreation Centers/Facilities2,529,187 2,710,283 2,658,227 2,737,974 2,820,113 2,904,716 2,991,858 3,081,614 Recreation Programs1,540,555 1,676,441 1,648,953 1,698,422 1,749,374 1,801,855 1,855,911 1,911,588 Aquatics1,328,481 1,535,063 1,408,879 1,451,145 1,494,680 1,539,520 1,585,706 1,633,277 Sports658,100 776,375 619,669 638,259 657,407 677,129 697,443 718,366 Access and Inclusion943,034 994,319 1,012,073 1,042,435 1,073,708 1,105,919 1,139,097 1,173,270 Adjustments to Base (ATB)-45,115 ------ Total Uses of Funds10,022,566$ 11,403,212$ 10,757,256$ 11,079,974$ 11,412,373$ 11,754,744$ 12,107,386$ 12,470,608$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves2,101,647$ 1,901,774$ 1,471,729$ 1,432,053$ 1,488,209$ 1,648,138$ 1,920,273$ 2,313,563$ ReservesPERA Legislative Contingency-$ -$ 4,368$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Pay Period 27 Reserve265,560 285,048 304,535 324,023 343,510 362,998 382,485 401,973 Operating Reserve 831,873 1,140,321 1,075,726 1,107,997 1,141,237 1,175,474 1,210,739 1,247,061 Total Reserves1,097,433$ 1,425,369$ 1,384,629$ 1,432,020$ 1,484,747$ 1,538,472$ 1,593,224$ 1,649,034$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 1,004,214$ 476,405$ 87,101$ 33$ 3,462$ 109,666$ 327,049$ 664,529$ RECREATION ACTIVITY 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
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City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 202STORMWATER/FLOOD MANAGEMENT UTILITY 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance39,285,642$ 33,142,719$ 13,921,162$ 17,758,628$ 17,829,541$ 13,527,680$ 14,085,428$ 12,740,143$ Sources of FundsOperating8.0%7.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%Service Charge Fees10,801,045$ 10,818,587$ 11,599,040$ 12,203,350$ 12,839,145$ 13,508,064$ 14,211,834$ 14,952,271$ Projected Rate Increases757,301 579,952 610,168 641,957 675,403 710,592 747,614 Plant Investment Fees913,861 350,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Urban Drainage District Funds985,403 947,940 1,000,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 State and Federal Grants2,817,368 - - - - - - - Interest on Investments430,444 220,922 208,817 266,379 267,443 202,915 211,281 191,102 Intergovernmental Transfers (KICP Program)58,325 152,982 157,571 162,298 167,167 172,182 177,348 182,668 Rent and other miscellaneous revenue28,974 9,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,000Projected Bonds- - - 30,741,000 - - 24,594,738 - Total Sources of Funds 16,035,419$ 13,256,732$ 13,754,381$ 44,592,195$ 14,424,712$ 15,067,565$ 40,414,793$ 16,582,655$ Uses of FundsOperatingAdministration578,815$ 571,909$ 653,093$ 672,686$ 692,866$ 713,652$ 735,062$ 757,114$ Planning and Project Management1,236,834 1,284,220 1,320,870 1,360,496 1,401,311 1,443,350 1,486,651 1,531,250 Stormwater Contract Management91,389 96,775 96,775 99,678 102,669 105,749 108,921 112,189 Stormwater Quality and Education776,082 991,243 1,000,137 1,030,141 1,061,045 1,092,877 1,125,663 1,159,433 System Maintenance1,657,408 1,520,902 1,711,151 1,762,486 1,815,360 1,869,821 1,925,916 1,983,693 TOTAL OPERATING USES OF FUNDS 4,340,528$ 4,465,049$ 4,782,026$ 4,925,487$ 5,073,251$ 5,225,449$ 5,382,212$ 5,543,679$ DebtRefunding of the Goose Creek 1998 Revenue Bond 386,138$ 381,100$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Projected Bond - South Boulder Creek 2020- - - 2,920,395 2,920,395 2,920,395 2,920,395 2,920,395 Wonderland Creek 2015 Revenue Bond1,590,875 1,589,588 1,591,088 1,591,688 1,591,388 1,590,188 1,588,088 1,590,088 Projected Bond - Goose Creek 2023- - - - - - 2,312,750 2,312,750 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 1,977,013$ 1,970,688$ 1,591,088$ 4,512,083$ 4,511,783$ 4,510,583$ 6,821,233$ 6,823,233$ TransfersCost Allocation 339,247$ 349,424$ 441,284$ 485,412$ 533,954$ 587,349$ 616,716$ 647,552$ Planning & Development Services161,235 185,560 191,127 196,861 202,767 208,850 215,115 221,569 Transportation - Admin Support 8,1498,1498,1498,1498,1498,1498,1498,149FAM - Municipal Services Center Improvements40,000 - - - - - - - TOTAL TRANSFERS OUT548,631$ 543,133$ 640,560$ 690,422$ 744,869$ 804,348$ 839,981$ 877,270$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 203STORMWATER/FLOOD MANAGEMENT UTILITY 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedCONTINUEDCapital15,312,170$ 7,056,155$ 2,903,241$ 3,652,290$ 8,396,670$ 3,969,437$ 4,121,915$ 4,289,691$ Projected Bond - Goose Creek - - - - - - 24,344,738 - Projected Bond - South Boulder Creek- -- 30,416,000 - ---Projected Bond Issuance Costs- - - 325,000 - - 250,000 - Encumbrances, Carryover and Adjustments to Base- 18,443,265- - - -- - Total Uses of Funds 22,178,342$ 32,478,289$ 9,916,915$ 44,521,282$ 18,726,574$ 14,509,817$ 41,760,079$ 17,533,873$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 33,142,719$ 13,921,162$ 17,758,628$ 17,829,541$ 13,527,680$ 14,085,428$ 12,740,143$ 11,788,925$ ReservesBond Reserves2,312,552$ 1,987,568$ 1,987,568$ 4,907,963$ 4,907,963$ 4,907,963$ 7,220,713$ 7,220,713$ Post Flood Property Acquisition1,050,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 1,050,000 FEMA Deobligation Reserve41,750 41,750 41,750 41,750 41,750 41,750 41,750 41,750 PERA Legislative Contingency-- 2,672- - - - - Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve125,157 128,912 132,779 136,763 140,866 145,092 149,444 153,928 Pay Period 27 Reserve78,603 81,384 84,165 86,946 89,727 92,508 95,289 98,070 Operating Reserve1,222,290 1,252,045 1,355,647 1,403,977 1,454,530 1,507,449 1,555,548 1,605,237 Capital Reserve 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 Total Reserves 5,030,352$ 4,741,660$ 4,854,581$ 7,827,399$ 7,884,836$ 7,944,762$ 10,312,745$ 10,369,698$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 28,112,367$ 9,179,503$ 12,904,047$ 10,002,142$ 5,642,844$ 6,140,667$ 2,427,398$ 1,419,227$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 204(revised 8/8/18)20172018201920202021 2022 2023 2024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance-$ 1,719,338$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Sources of FundsSugar Sweetened Beverage Tax2,635,853$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ Total Sources of Funds $ 2,635,853 $ 3,800,000 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ Uses of FundsFinance Oversight30$ 52,464$ 43,733$ 45,045$ 46,396$ 47,788$ 49,222$ 50,699$ Human Services Oversight- 270,750 250,399 257,911 265,648 273,618 281,826 290,281 Community Funding and Grants916,485 5,196,124 3,487,089 3,477,889 3,468,418 3,458,666 3,448,625 3,438,287 Cost Allocation- - 18,779 19,155 19,538 19,928 20,327 20,734 Total Uses of Funds 916,515$ 5,519,338$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ 3,800,000$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 1,719,338$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Note: 2019 revenue projections are pending revision based on outcome of 2019 ballot measure.SUGAR SWEETENED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION TAX 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 20520172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance1,687,442$ 2,027,664$ 2,205,544$ 2,275,374$ 2,284,365$ 1,817,159$ 1,803,261$ 1,777,422$ Sources of FundsTelecom Phone System User Charges632,467$ 605,668$ 461,085$ 470,307$ 479,713$ 489,307$ 499,093$ 509,075$ Telecommunications Planning & Deployment- 25,000 - - - - - - Leased Fiber Maint Payments - Outside Entity- 6,000 - -- -- -BRAN Maintenance77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 Interest28,169 12,622 44,971 24,324 24,420 19,425 19,277 19,001 Total Sources of Funds $ 737,886 726,540$ 583,306$ 571,880$ 581,383$ 585,983$ 595,620$ 605,326$ Uses of FundsOperating Expenses166,306$ 169,375$ 169,375$ 229,156$ 236,863$ 244,956$ 253,454$ 160,792$ City Telephone Personnel Expense119,635 122,683 114,480 126,363 130,154 134,059 138,081 142,223 Phone System Hardware/software/consulting76,171 6,419 6,419 13,437 61,065 14,973 17,599 622,810 Phone Device Hardware/ Software- 119,010 119,010 88,393 513,552 97,454 102,326 102,326 Cell Phone Clearing Account(55,138) - - - - - - - Telecommunications Fiber Locations & Repair30,765 25,000 - - - - - - BRAN Maintenance (Locate & Repair Services)31,844 77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 77,250 Cost Allocation28,081 28,923 26,942 28,289 29,704 31,189 32,748 34,386 Total Uses of Funds $ 397,664 548,660$ 513,477$ 562,889$ 1,048,589$ 599,881$ 621,458$ 1,139,788$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves $ 2,027,664 2,205,544$ 2,275,374$ 2,284,365$ 1,817,159$ 1,803,261$ 1,777,422$ 1,242,960$ ReservesOperating2,023,592$ 2,201,172$ 2,270,702$ 2,279,393$ 1,811,888$ 1,797,690$ 1,771,551$ 1,236,789$ Pay Period 274,072 4,372 4,672 4,972 5,271 5,571 5,871 6,171 Total Reserves2,027,664$ 2,205,544$ 2,275,374$ 2,284,365$ 1,817,159$ 1,803,261$ 1,777,422$ 1,242,960$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves $ --$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ TELECOMMUNICATIONS 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 20620172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance14,435$ 19,001$ 18,512$ 18,121$ 17,532$ 16,741$ 15,736$ 14,511$ Sources of FundsProperty Tax10,164$ 10,664$ 10,984$ 11,313$ 11,653$ 12,002$ 12,362$ 12,733$ Specific Ownership Tax645472645645645645645645City of Boulder - ECO Pass Subsidy4,777 4,944 4,944 4,944 4,944 4,944 4,944 4,944 Interest on Investments159228300292282270253234 Total Sources of Funds15,745$ 16,308$ 16,874$ 17,195$ 17,525$ 17,862$ 18,207$ 18,558$ Uses of FundsRTD ECO Pass Cost10,870$ 16,479$ 16,973$ 17,483$ 18,007$ 18,547$ 19,104$ 19,677$ Annual Administration Cost309318292301310319329335 Total Uses of Funds11,179$ 16,797$ 17,265$ 17,783$ 18,317$ 18,866$ 19,432$ 20,012$ Ending Fund Balance 19,001$ 18,512$ 18,121$ 17,532$ 16,741$ 15,736$ 14,511$ 13,057$ TRANSIT PASS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
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City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 20820172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance18,644,307$ 18,694,098$ 6,855,890$ 4,730,818$ 4,007,838$ 4,009,763$ 3,615,796$ 3,479,923$ Sources of FundsSales Tax25,760,442$ 24,666,466$ 25,148,284$ 25,485,125$ 25,827,436$ 26,228,374$ 26,636,697$ 27,052,545$ Highway User's Tax2,553,028 2,540,346 3,206,711 3,364,029 3,206,711 3,206,711 3,206,711 3,206,711City-Auto Registrations295,925 274,515 280,500 280,508 283,313 286,146 289,007 291,897 County Road & Bridge287,544 253,906 256,960 261,852 267,089 272,431 277,880 283,438 St. Traffic Control & Hwy Maint. & Landscape692,088363,327 389,508 389,508 389,508 389,508 389,508 389,508 Reimbursements122,300 300,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 External Funding5,877,290 3,491,700 8,152,000 67,100 1,500,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 Interest on Investments141,415 218,534 93,458 55,303 46,852 46,874 42,269 38,279 Assessment Revenues23,811 42,422 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Lease Revenue - BTV75,000 160,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 Other Miscellaneous253,619 240,826 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 Transfers from Other Funds40,749 40,749 40,750 40,750 40,750 40,750 40,750 40,750 Estimated Revenue from ATB's & Carryover- 4,892,892 - - - -- -HOP Reimbursement (RTD)1,525,619 1,374,958 1,416,207 1,458,693 1,502,454 1,547,528 1,593,954 1,641,772 Total Sources of Funds 37,648,828$ 38,860,641$ 39,454,377$ 31,872,868$ 33,534,112$ 33,988,321$ 34,946,775$ 34,414,900$ Uses of FundsOperating1.030.0280.0280.0280.0280.028Transportation Planning & Operations10,176,438$ 11,309,330$ 10,386,315$ 10,697,904$ 11,018,842$ 11,349,407$ 11,689,889$ 12,040,586$ Project Management2,037,054 920,165 811,552 835,899 860,976 886,805 913,409 940,811 Transportation Maintenance5,419,013 5,184,392 5,299,493 5,458,478 5,622,232 5,790,899 5,964,626 6,143,565 Transportation Administration1,187,067 1,582,448 1,478,500 1,522,855 1,568,541 1,615,597 1,664,065 1,713,987 Other Programs147,838 173,126 535,992 536,000 536,000 536,000 536,000 536,000 Subtotal Operating Uses of Funds 18,967,410$ 19,169,461$ 18,511,852$ 19,051,136$ 19,606,590$ 20,178,708$ 20,767,989$ 21,374,948$ Transfers0.040.050.050.050.05Cost Allocation1,486,447$ 1,531,040$ 1,680,476$ 1,747,695$ 1,835,080$ 1,926,834$ 2,023,175$ 2,124,334$ Forest Glen GID4,777 4,777 4,944 5,092 5,245 5,4025,5655,731Parks & Recreation28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 Housing & Human Services13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 General Fund - FAM160,000 - - - - ---Planning & Development Services Fund337,540 431,666 444,616 457,954 471,693 485,844 500,419 515,432 Subtotal Transfers to Other Funds 2,029,764$ 2,008,483$ 2,171,036$ 2,251,742$ 2,353,018$ 2,459,080$ 2,570,159$ 2,686,497$ TRANSPORTATION 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 20920172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedTRANSPORTATION 2019 FUND FINANCIALCONTINUEDCapital Improvements Program16,601,863$ 13,080,140$ 20,896,562$ 11,292,970$ 11,572,580$ 11,744,500$ 11,744,500$ 11,744,500$ Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments- 16,440,765 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds 37,599,037$ 50,698,849$ 41,579,450$ 32,595,848$ 33,532,188$ 34,382,288$ 35,082,648$ 35,805,946$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 18,694,098$ 6,855,890$ 4,730,818$ 4,007,838$ 4,009,763$ 3,615,796$ 3,479,923$ 2,088,877$ ReservesSick & Vacation Liability Reserve361,471$ 403,875$ 403,875$ 403,875$ 403,875$ 403,875$ 403,875$ 403,875$ Operating Reserve1,049,859 1,058,897 1,034,144 1,065,144 1,097,980 1,131,889 1,166,907 1,203,072 Pay Period 27 Reserve284,239 282,241 284,756 285,014 285,272 285,530 285,788 286,046 FEMA Reserve59,541 65,242 65,242 65,242 65,242 65,242 65,242 65,242 PERA Legislative Contingency- - 6,765 - - - - - Total Reserves 1,755,110$ 1,810,255$ 1,794,782$ 1,819,275$ 1,852,369$ 1,886,536$ 1,921,812$ 1,958,235$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 16,938,988$ 5,045,635$ 2,936,035$ 2,188,563$ 2,157,393$ 1,729,260$ 1,558,111$ 130,642$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 210TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024ActualsRevised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance5,098,967$ 5,761,561$ 1,623,279$ 1,888,531$ 2,055,530$ 2,322,618$ 2,291,321$ 2,656,748$ Sources of Funds2.3Transportation Excise Tax1,523,047$ 918,226$ 930,400$ 930,400$ 930,400$ 930,400$ 930,400$ 930,400$ Transportation Impact Fee232 121,640 52,029 52,311 52,594 52,879 53,167 53,455 Interest Income54,632 30,607 26,141 30,405 33,094 37,394 36,890 39,851 Reimbursements219,107 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Total Sources of Funds 1,797,018$ 1,170,473$ 1,108,570$ 1,113,116$ 1,116,088$ 1,120,674$ 1,120,457$ 1,123,706$ 0 0 0 Uses of FundsOperating Expenditures69,962$ 179,702$ 75,625$ 77,894$ 80,231$ 82,637$ 85,117$ 87,670$ Cost Allocation3,948 4,066 9,388 9,670 9,960 10,259 10,566 10,883 Excise Tax Administration6,700 6,901 8,305 8,554 8,810 9,075 9,347 9,627 Capital Improvement Program1,028,078 2,301,000 750,000 850,000 750,000 1,050,000 650,000 650,000 Transfer to Boulder Junction25,736 - - - - - - - Appropriations from ATBs & Carryover- 2,817,086 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds 1,134,424$ 5,308,755$ 843,318$ 946,117$ 849,000$ 1,151,971$ 755,030$ 758,180$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 5,761,561$ 1,623,279$ 1,888,531$ 2,055,530$ 2,322,618$ 2,291,321$ 2,656,748$ 3,022,274$ ReservesDesignated Reserve25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ No. Boulder Undergrounding112,860 112,860 112,860 112,860 112,860 112,860 112,860 112,860 PERA Legislative Contingency- - 23 - - - - - Pay Period 27 Reserve8,726 8,726 8,761 8,796 8,831 8,866 8,902 8,938 Total Reserves146,586$ 146,586$ 146,644$ 146,656$ 146,691$ 146,726$ 146,762$ 146,798$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 5,614,975$ 1,476,693$ 1,741,888$ 1,908,874$ 2,175,927$ 2,144,594$ 2,509,986$ 2,875,476$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 211UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance872,062$ 922,790$ 900,101$ 866,574$ 836,325$ 791,422$ 729,075$ 660,550$ Sources of FundsProperty Tax35,123$ 44,000$ 45,320$ 46,680$ 48,080$ 49,522$ 51,008$ 52,538$ Ownership Tax2,264 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 14th Street Lot-Meters93,794 79,000 76,630 92,000 92,000 92,000 92,000 92,000 14 Street - Permits630 3,000 2,970 2,970 3,089 3,089 3,212 3,341 Pleasant Lot-Meters27,927 22,000 21,340 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 Pleasant Lot-Permits53,818 47,000 47,470 47,470 49,369 49,369 51,344 53,397 Parking Products-Meterhoods/Tokens13,725 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 Interest and Miscellaneous7,350 9,228 9,000 12,999 12,545 11,871 10,936 9,908 Transfer in - On-Street Meters425,000 425,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 Total Sources of Funds 659,631$ 639,128$ 562,630$ 588,019$ 590,983$ 591,751$ 594,400$ 597,084$ Uses of FundsParking Operations Personnel180,207$ 183,000$ 178,619$ 185,764$ 193,195$ 200,923$ 208,960$ 217,318$ Parking Operations Non-Personnel185,791 146,913 144,662 147,555 150,506 153,516 156,587 159,719 Capital Major Maintenance/Improvements1,675 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Capital Replacement Reserve9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 Community Vitality/Admin Personnel145,982 151,367 111,410 115,866 120,501 125,321 130,334 135,547 Community Vitality/Admin Non Personnel21,844 64,406 79,520 81,110 82,733 84,387 86,075 87,797 Marketing/Economic Vitality9,725 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Special Studies and Consultants7,179 --10,000 10,000 10,000 --TDM Program-675 4,934 -----Cost Allocation47,500 48,925 48,012 48,972 49,951 50,950 51,969 53,008 Encumbrances, Carryovers & Adjustments-35,605 ------2018 Budget Requests-1,925 ------Total Uses of Funds 608,903$ 661,816$ 596,157$ 618,268$ 635,886$ 654,098$ 662,925$ 682,388$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 922,790$ 900,101$ 866,574$ 836,325$ 791,422$ 729,075$ 660,550$ 575,246$ ReservesOperating176,255$ 158,384$ 149,039$ 154,567$ 158,972$ 163,524$ 165,731$ 170,597$ PERA Legislative Contingency--215 215 215 215 215 215 Pay Period 27 14,387 12,456 12,526 12,902 13,289 13,687 14,098 14,521 Sick/Vacation Accrual9,573 11,896 9,573 9,573 9,573 9,573 9,573 9,573 Total Reserves 200,215$ 182,736$ 171,353$ 177,257$ 182,048$ 187,000$ 189,617$ 194,906$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 722,575$ 717,365$ 695,436$ 659,283$ 609,589$ 542,290$ 471,147$ 380,554$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 212WASTEWATER UTILITY 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance24,191,719$ 23,945,036$ 7,494,096$ 8,050,440$ 7,176,483$ 7,229,951$ 9,644,322$ 8,971,207$ Sources of FundsSewer Charges to General Customers19,019,241$ 20,266,497$ 21,067,023$ 21,899,171$ 22,764,188$ 23,663,373$ 24,598,076$ 25,569,700$ Projected Rate Increase - 1,013,325 1,053,351 1,094,959 1,138,209 1,183,169 1,229,904 1,278,485 Surcharge/ Pretreatment Fees185,453 142,353 142,353 142,353 142,353 142,353 142,353 142,353 Plant Investment Fees801,485 750,000 750,000 500,000 500,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 Connection Charges7,617 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Special Assessments- 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Federal & State Grants587,086 -- - - - - - Interest on Investments198,842 192,788 224,823 241,513 215,294 216,899 289,330 269,136 Rent and other miscellaneous revenue29,814 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Sale of fuel- - 175,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 Bond Proceeds- 13,681,920 4,200,000 - - 34,729,485 - - Total Sources of Funds 20,829,540$ 36,082,882$ 27,648,550$ 24,263,995$ 25,146,045$ 60,571,279$ 26,895,663$ 27,895,675$ Uses of FundsOperatingAdministration872,387$ 971,569$ 1,035,185$ 1,066,241$ 1,098,228$ 1,131,175$ 1,165,110$ 1,200,063$ Planning and Project Management297,835 394,740 421,895 434,552 447,588 461,016 474,847 489,092 Wastewater Quality & Environmental Svcs- 1,283,939 1,238,833 1,275,998 1,314,278 1,353,706 1,394,317 1,436,147 System Maintenance1,916,927 1,881,206 1,741,544 1,793,790 1,847,604 1,903,032 1,960,123 2,018,927 Wastewater Treatment6,546,867 4,994,286 5,090,201 5,242,907 5,400,194 5,562,200 5,729,066 5,900,938 TOTAL OPERATING USES OF FUNDS 9,634,016$ 9,525,740$ 9,527,658$ 9,813,488$ 10,107,892$ 10,411,129$ 10,723,463$ 11,045,167$ Debt2012 Refunding of the WWTP 2005 Revenue Bond 3,177,699$ 3,162,250$ 3,154,750$ 3,142,250$ 3,124,750$ 3,127,250$ 3,128,500$ 3,128,500$ WWTP UV, Digester, Headworks Imp 2010 Rev Bond670,938 673,838 675,188 671,088 671,688 671,838 671,538 669,438 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Bond 2015675,065 677,731 679,531 676,131 677,631 678,931 680,581 676,781 Foothills Baseline Sewer Bond 2018- - 240,945 241,295 240,880 241,268 241,063 241,190 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Bond 2019- -1,140,794 1,140,794 1,140,794 1,140,794 1,140,794 1,140,794 WWTP Nutrient Compliance and Trunk Sewer Bond 2022- - - - - 2,930,756 2,930,756 2,930,756 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 4,523,702$ 4,513,819$ 5,891,208$ 5,871,558$ 5,855,743$ 8,790,836$ 8,793,231$ 8,787,459$ -TransfersCost Allocation923,144$ 950,838$ 1,029,260$ 1,132,186$ 1,245,405$ 1,369,946$ 1,506,941$ 1,582,288$ Planning & Development Services265,746 305,838 315,013 324,463 334,197 344,223 354,550 365,187 Transportation - Admin Support 16,300 16,300 16,300 16,789 17,293 17,811 18,346 18,896 FAM - Municipal Services Center Improvements40,000 - - - - - - - TOTAL TRANSFERS OUT1,245,190$ 1,272,976$ 1,360,573$ 1,473,438$ 1,596,895$ 1,731,980$ 1,879,837$ 1,966,371$
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 213WASTEWATER UTILITY 2019 FUND FINANCIAL20172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedCONTINUEDCapital Improvement Program3,247,715$ 4,577,297$ 6,112,767$ 7,979,469$ 7,532,047$ 2,493,476$ 6,172,247$ 9,180,809$ Projected Bond-Cogeneration- - 4,000,000 - - - - - Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Bond 20152,425,600 - - - - - - - Projected Bond-Sanitary Sewer Rehab- 13,556,920 - - - - - - WWTF Permit Impr. and Sanitary Sewer Bond 2022- - - - - 34,479,485 - - Bond Issuance Costs- 125,000 200,000 - - 250,000 - - Carryover, Encumbrances and Adjustments to Base- 18,962,071 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds 21,076,223$ 52,533,822$ 27,092,206$ 25,137,953$ 25,092,577$ 58,156,907$ 27,568,778$ 30,979,806$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 23,945,036$ 7,494,096$ 8,050,440$ 7,176,483$ 7,229,951$ 9,644,322$ 8,971,207$ 5,887,076$ ReservesBond Reserves670,139$ 670,139$ 670,139$ 670,139$ 670,139$ 670,139$ 670,139$ 670,139$ FEMA Deobligation Reserve36,445 36,445 36,445 36,445 36,445 36,445 36,445 36,445 Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve287,256 295,873 304,750 313,892 323,309 333,008 342,998 353,288 PERA Legislative Contingency- - 4,859 - - - - - Pay Period 27 Reserve226,024 226,024 226,024 226,024 226,024 226,024 226,024 226,024 Operating Reserve 2,719,802 2,699,679 2,722,058 2,821,731 2,926,197 3,035,777 3,150,825 3,252,885 Capital Reserve 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 Total Reserves 4,439,665$ 4,428,160$ 4,464,274$ 4,568,231$ 4,682,114$ 4,801,393$ 4,926,431$ 5,038,781$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 19,505,371$ 3,065,936$ 3,586,166$ 2,608,251$ 2,547,837$ 4,842,929$ 4,044,776$ 848,295$ Note:Operating reserve levels are based on industry standards and are maintained for revenue bonds, revenue fluctuations (weather and water usage impacts) and the capital intensive nature of the utility.
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 21420172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning of Year Fund Balance69,600,453$ 48,193,661$ 29,377,582$ 29,779,579$ 30,170,152$ 30,358,478$ 29,853,841$ 30,582,338$ Sources of FundsOperating8.0%8.0%7.0%7.0%7.0%5.0%5.0%4.0%Sale of Water to General Customers26,379,588$ 27,553,185$ 29,312,698$ 30,895,738$ 32,564,184$ 34,322,641$ 35,499,812$ 36,717,300$ Projected Rate Increase - 2,204,255 2,051,889 2,162,702 2,279,493 1,716,132 1,774,991 1,468,692 Bulk/Irrigation Water Sales308,418 143,050 143,050 143,050 143,050 143,050 143,050 143,050 Hydroelectric Revenue1,922,643 1,847,009 1,924,000 1,924,000 1,924,000 1,924,000 1,924,000 1,924,000 Miscellaneous Operating Revenues 29,202 25,00025,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 Plant Investment Fees2,726,168 2,400,000 2,200,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 Connection Charges174,766 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 Special Assessments33,347 5,000 5,0005,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Federal, State, County Grants137,126 -- -- - - - Interest on Investments655,913 381,789 367,220 372,245 377,127 379,481 373,173 382,279 Rent, assessments and other misc revenues631,465 20,500 20,50020,500 20,500 20,500 20,500 20,500 Transfer from General Fund - Fire Training Center92,785 92,785 92,785 92,785 92,785 92,785 92,785 - Projected Bond Proceeds-34,800,000 - -- 19,154,373 - - Total Sources of Funds 33,091,421$ 69,602,572$ 36,272,142$ 37,771,020$ 39,561,138$ 59,712,963$ 41,788,310$ $42,615,822Uses of FundsOperatingAdministration1,457,046$ 1,531,408$ 1,601,450$ 1,649,494$ 1,698,978$ 1,749,948$ 1,802,446$ 1,856,519$ Planning and Project Management521,169 655,669 571,737 588,889 606,556 624,752 643,495 662,800 Water Resources and Hydroelectric Operations2,653,945 3,039,373 2,981,972 3,071,431 3,163,574 3,258,481 3,356,236 3,456,923 Water Treatment4,817,236 4,897,926 4,899,396 5,046,378 5,197,769 5,353,702 5,514,313 5,679,743 Water Quality and Environmental Svcs1,113,653 1,372,649 1,451,605 1,495,153 1,540,008 1,586,208 1,633,794 1,682,808 System Maintenance3,256,940 3,099,407 3,407,594 3,509,822 3,615,116 3,723,570 3,835,277 3,950,335 Windy Gap Payment518,167 251,200 615,000 633,450 652,454 672,027 692,188 712,954 TOTAL OPERATING USES OF FUNDS 14,338,157$ 14,847,631$ 15,528,754$ 15,994,617$ 16,474,455$ 16,968,689$ 17,477,749$ 18,002,082$ DebtRefunding of the 1999 and 2000 Revenue Bonds2,524,233$ 2,524,650$ 1,379,656$ -$-$ -$ -$ -$ Lakewood 2001 Rev Bond; Refunded in 20122,062,925 2,072,083 2,087,000 2,087,800 2,095,600 - - - Projected Bond-Betasso WTP Improvements2,259,081 2,260,181 2,255,681 2,260,681 2,259,981 2,258,681 2,256,781 2,259,281 Projected Bond-NCWCD Conveyance Line-3,593,523 2,402,570 2,406,055 2,401,920 2,405,782 2,403,738 2,405,010 Projected Bond - Barker/Albian/Green Lake--- -- 1,819,665 1,819,665 1,819,665 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 6,846,239$ 10,450,437$ 8,124,907$ 6,754,536$ 6,757,501$ 6,484,129$ 6,480,184$ 6,483,956$ TransfersCost Allocation1,517,513$ 1,563,038$ 1,692,757$ 1,862,033$ 2,048,236$ 2,253,060$ 2,478,366$ 2,726,202$ Planning & Development Services267,989 308,419 317,672 327,202 337,018 347,128 357,542 368,268 Transportation - Admin Support 16,300 16,300 16,30016,789 17,293 17,811 18,346 18,896 FAM - Municipal Services Center Improvements80,000 -- -- - - - TOTAL TRANSFERS OUT1,881,802$ 1,887,757$ 2,026,729$ 2,206,023$ 2,402,546$ 2,617,999$ 2,854,253$ 3,113,367$ WATER UTILITY 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 21520172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedWATER UTILITY 2019 FUND FINANCIALCONTINUEDCapital10,988,419$ 10,834,810$ 10,189,756$ 12,425,271$ 13,738,310$ 14,992,410$ 14,247,626$ 15,281,559$ Projected Bond - Betasso WTP IMP20,442,470 - - - - - - - 2018 Bond - NCWCD Conveyance Line- 31,700,000 - - - - - - Projected Bond - Barker Dam/Albian Dam- - - - - 18,904,373 - - Projected Bond - Issuance Costs1,125 350,000 - - - 250,000 - - Encumbrances, Carryover and Adjustments to Base- 18,348,017 - - - - - - Total Uses of Funds 54,498,212$ 88,418,652$ 35,870,146$ 37,380,447$ 39,372,812$ 60,217,600$ 41,059,813$ 42,880,964$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 48,193,661$ 29,377,582$ 29,779,579$ 30,170,152$ 30,358,478$ 29,853,841$ 30,582,338$ 30,317,195$ ReservesBond Reserve2,081,429$ 2,081,429$ 2,081,429$ 2,081,429$ 2,081,429$ -$ -$ -$ Lakewood Pipeline Remediation Reserve16,453,893 16,919,884 17,385,876 17,851,867 18,317,858 18,317,858 18,317,858 18,317,858 Carter Lake Pipeline Reserve- 1,530,697 1,530,697 1,530,697 1,530,697 1,530,697 1,530,697 1,530,697 FEMA Deobligation Reserve87,951 87,951 87,951 87,951 87,951 87,951 87,951 87,951 Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve584,448 601,981 620,041 638,642 657,801 677,535 697,861 718,797 PERA Legislative Contingency- - 6,933 - - - - - Pay Period 27 Reserve285,411 286,357 287,303 288,249 289,195 290,141 291,087 292,033 Operating Reserve 4,054,990 4,183,847 4,388,871 4,550,160 4,719,250 4,896,672 5,083,001 5,278,862 Capital Reserve 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 Total Reserves 25,548,122$ 27,692,147$ 28,389,100$ 29,028,995$ 28,386,818$ 27,800,854$ 28,008,455$ 28,226,198$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 22,645,540$ 1,685,436$ 1,390,479$ 1,141,157$ 1,971,660$ 2,052,986$ 2,573,883$ 2,090,997$ Note:1,390,479$ Operating reserve levels are based on industry standards and are maintained for revenue bonds, revenue fluctuations (weather and water usage impacts) and the capital intensive nature of the utility.
City of Boulder's 2019 APPROVED BUDGET | Page 21620172018201920202021202220232024Actual Revised Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance2,390,278$ 2,215,770$ 1,928,703$ 1,468,850$ 1,419,796$ 1,676,889$ 1,804,442$ 2,061,037$ Sources of Funds0.020615471 00.030.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03Charges to Departments 1,837,594$ 2,162,338$ 2,227,208$ 2,294,024$ 2,362,845$ 2,433,730$ 2,506,742$ 2,581,944$ Interest Earnings29,235 22,173 22,395 22,619 22,845 23,073 23,304 23,537 GF Transfer for Risk Prevention Programs50,000 - -- - - - - Insurance Proceeds9,840 19,781 19,979 20,178 20,380 20,584 20,790 20,998 Other Revenues1,269 - -- - - - - Total Sources of Funds 1,927,938$ 2,204,292$ 2,269,581$ 2,336,821$ 2,406,070$ 2,477,387$ 2,550,836$ 2,626,479$ Uses of FundsInsurance Premiums & Consultations145,666$ 308,791$ 322,142$ 335,028$ 348,429$ 362,366$ 376,861$ 391,935$ 3rd Party Claims Administration1,641,595 1,865,741 2,075,781 1,710,871 1,449,879 1,627,819 1,546,428 1,469,107 Program Administration 270,725 271,033 282,178 290,643 299,363 308,343 317,594 327,122 Cost Allocation44,460 45,794 49,333 49,333 51,306 51,306 53,359 55,493 Total Uses of Funds2,102,446$ 2,491,359$ 2,729,434$ 2,385,875$ 2,148,977$ 2,349,835$ 2,294,241$ 2,243,656$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 2,215,770$ 1,928,703$ 1,468,850$ 1,419,796$ 1,676,889$ 1,804,442$ $ 2,061,037 2,443,860$ 497,916Reserves000.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02Year-end Estimated Liabilities1,549,661$ 1,130,147$ 1,130,147$ 1,099,846$ 1,318,072$ 1,377,385$ 1,427,472$ 1,808,131$ City Reserve Policy (@ 80% risk margin)278,939 203,427 203,427 197,972 237,253 247,929 256,945 325,464 PERA Legislative Contingency- - 216 - - - - - Pay Period 27 Reserve12,981 13,981 10,980 10,980 10,980 10,980 10,980 10,980 Total Reserves 1,841,581$ 1,347,555$ 1,344,770$ 1,308,798$ 1,566,305$ 1,636,295$ 1,695,397$ 2,144,575$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves374,189$ 581,148$ 124,080$ 110,998$ 110,584$ 168,147$ 365,640$ 299,285$ WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE 2019 FUND FINANCIAL
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6 | APPENDIX
Budget Terms
Fund Definitions
•Governmental Funds
•Proprietary Funds
•Fiduciary Funds
Fees, Rates, & Charges
•Community Vitality
•Finance - Tax and License
•Public Works - Development Services
•Public Works - Utilities
Budget Policies
•Financial Policies
•Reserve Policies
Debt Service
Budget Appropriation Ordinance
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ACCRUAL BASIS - The basis of accounting under which revenues and expenses are recognized when they
occur, rather than when collected or paid.
AD VALOREM TAX - Tax based on the Assessed Valuation of property.
APPROPRIATION - Legal authorization granted by City Council to make expenditures and incur obligations up
to a specific dollar amount.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE - An ordinance by means of which appropriations are given legal effect. It is
the method by which the expenditure side of the annual budget is enacted into law by the City Council.
ASSESSED VALUATION - Basis for determining property taxes. The County Assessor determines the assessed
valuation of residential real property. For 2018, property was appraised at the 2017 actual value. As provided
by state law, the residential rate was 7.2 percent of its actual 2017 value, and other property was assessed at 29
percent.
BOND - Written promise to pay a specified sum of money, called the face value or principal, at a specified date
or dates in the future, called the maturity date(s), together with periodic interest at a specified rate.
BUDGET - Plan of financial operation, embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures for a given period and
the proposed revenue estimates of financing them. Upon approval by City Council, the budget appropriation
ordinance is the legal basis for expenditures in the budget year.
CAPITAL ASSETS - Assets of significant value and having a useful life of several years. Capital assets are also
referred to as fixed assets.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) - An annual, updated plan of capital expenditures for public
facilities and infrastructure (buildings, streets, etc.) with estimated costs, sources of funding and timing of work over
a five year period.
CAPITAL PROJECT - Projects involving the purchase or construction of capital assets. Often a capital project
encompasses the purchase of land and the construction of a building or facility, or major street construction or
reconstruction. Design, engineering or architectural fees are often a part of a capital project.
CAPITAL PURCHASES - Those items which a department purchases that have a value of over $5,000 and a life
of longer than one year.
DEBT SERVICE - Payment of principal and interest related to long-term debt.
DEPARTMENT - An organizational unit of the city which provides one or more services.
DEPRECIATION - Expiration in the service life of fixed assets, attributable to wear and tear, deterioration, action
of the physical elements, inadequacy and obsolescence.
DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE - That portion of the fund balance that has been set aside for a specific purpose
by the City Council.
BUDGET TERMS
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DIVISION - A group of related tasks to provide a specific benefit to either the general public or the city organization.
A division is a sub-organizational unit of the department.
ENCUMBRANCE - Appropriations committed by contract for goods or services, which have not yet been paid.
FISCAL YEAR - A 12-month period to which the annual operating budget applies and at the end of which a
government determines its financial position and the results of its operations. The City of Boulder’s fiscal year is
January 1 through December 31.
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) - Unit used to measure the number of employee’s based on a 40-hour work
week.
FUND BALANCE - The balance remaining in a fund after costs have been subtracted from revenues.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - Bonds which the full faith and credit of the issuing government are pledged
for payment.
GRANTS - Contributions or gifts of cash or other assets from another organization to be used or expended for a
specified purpose or activity.
HOME RULE - Statutory and constitutional provisions, which allow municipalities to exercise powers of local self-
government such as the administration and collection of local taxes. The City of Boulder is a home rule municipality.
INFRASTRUCTURE - Facilities on which the continuance and growth of a community depend, such as streets,
water lines, etc.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL CHARGES - Charges for services provided by the Interdepartmental Service Funds.
An example of these charges is vehicle charges. These charges are reflected as expenditures in the department
budgets and as revenues in the Intradepartmental Service Funds.
INTERNAL TRANSFERS - Legally authorized intra-city transfers from a fund receiving revenue to another fund
where it is to be expended. Revenue and expenditures are accounted for in both funds.
LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS - Contractual agreements which are termed “leases”, but which in substance
amount to purchase contracts, for equipment and machinery.
LONG-TERM DEBT - Debt with a maturity of more than one year after the date of issuance.
MATURITY - The date on which the principal or stated value of investments or debt obligations are due and may
be reclaimed.
MILL LEVY - Rate applied to Assessed Valuation of property to determine property taxes. A mill is 1/10th of
a penny, or $1.00 of tax for each $1,000 of assessed valuation. The city’s maximum mill levy, excluding debt
service, is thirteen mills per City Charter. The current mill levy is 11.981 mills.
MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS - Revenues are recorded as the amount becomes measurable and available.
Expenditures are recorded when the liability is incurred.
BUDGET TERMS
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OPERATING BUDGET - Represents the amount of money necessary to provide for the day to day functions of
city government. It does not include internal transfers between funds, nor does it include expenditures for debt
service and capital projects.
OPERATING EXPENSES - Those items that a department will utilize in its daily operations. Examples of these
items would be copying, office supplies, postage, work supplies, and chemicals. In addition, any item that a
department receives from outside agencies such as telephone services, gas and electric charges, equipment rentals,
rent, advertising, and contractual arrangements are also included in operating expenses.
PERSONNEL SERVICES - This category includes salary and benefits for standard and temporary employees. It
also includes budgeted overtime.
PLANT INVESTMENT FEES - Charges to development for connecting to the city’s water or sewer system to
compensate for the incremental use of capacity consumed in order to serve the development.
PROGRAM - A specific activity within a department. A grouping of programs typically defines a division within
a department.
PROJECTED - Estimation of revenues or expenditures based on past trends, current economic conditions and
future financial forecasts.
RESERVES - Funds which are planned to not be spent in the current budget year, and whose level is established
by a specific policy decision. Please refer to specific reserve policies in this document.
REVISED BUDGET - Most recent estimate of revenues and expenditures including additional appropriations
made throughout the year and encumbrances carried over.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - A levy made against certain properties to defray part or all of the cost of a specific
improvement or service deemed to primarily benefit those properties.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUESTS - Programs and services which departments would like to have added to their
budget. Typically, supplemental requests are covered by additional revenue, as is the case with new grants.
UNALLOCATED FUND BALANCES - Unspent funds whose levels at any point in time are the difference between
expected revenues plus any unspent funds from prior years, and budgeted expenditures. The primary conceptual
difference between unallocated fund balances and reserves is that reserves are earmarked by conscious policy
decisions, and unallocated fund balances are funds which remain above the reserve.
USER FEES - The payment of a fee for direct receipt of a public service by the party benefiting from the service.
BUDGET TERMS
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FUND DEFINITIONS
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
GENERAL FUND - Accounts for the revenues and expenditures necessary to carry out basic governmental
activities of the city such as public safety, human services, legal services, administrative services, and others which
are not required to be accounted for in another fund.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - Accounts for the proceeds of specific revenue sources (other than special
assessments, pension trusts, proprietary fund operations and revenues received for major capital projects) that are
legally restricted for specific purposes. The City of Boulder has the following special revenue funds:
Capital Development Fund accounts for development fee proceeds to be utilized for the acquisition,
construction and improvement of facilities necessary to maintain the current level of public amenities such
as police, fire, library, human services, municipal offices, streets, and parks and recreation.
Lottery Fund accounts for State Conservation Trust Fund proceeds to be utilized for the refurbishment,
capital improvement and debt service on park acquisitions.
Planning & Development Services Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to
development and building services functions.
Affordable Housing Fund accounts for cash in lieu of financial contributions from developers and
General Fund contributions which are to be used to construct, purchase and maintain permanently
affordable housing units in Boulder. This fund is also used to cover administrative costs to run the program.
Community Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) Fund accounts for property tax, a housing
excise tax and fees to be used to increase the supply of affordable housing in Boulder.
.25 Cent Sales Tax Fund accounts for earmarked sales tax authorized by the voters in 1995 for parks
and recreation operating and capital needs.
Library Fund accounts for the operations of the city-owned library and branches. Financing is provided
by general property taxes and General Fund contributions.
Recreation Activity Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to the provision of recreation,
reservoir and golf course services/programs.
Climate Action Plan (CAP) Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to programs
implemented to increase energy efficiency, increase renewable energy use, reduce emissions from motor
vehicles and take other steps toward the goal of meeting the Kyoto Protocol.
Open Space Fund accounts for the acquisition and maintenance of greenbelt land. Financing is provided
by sales taxes and the issuance of long-term bonds and notes payable.
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Distribution Tax Fund accounts for the revenues and expenditures
related to programs implemented to health promotion, general wellness programs and chronic disease
prevention that improve health equity, and other health programs especially for residents with low income
and those most affected by chronic disease linked to sugary drink consumption.
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FUND DEFINITIONS
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS, CONTINUED
Airport Fund accounts for the operations of the city-owned municipal airport. Financing is provided by
grants, rents and leases.
Transportation Fund accounts for construction, operation and maintenance of all major thoroughfares,
local streets, bikeways, walkways and city-owned parking. Financing is provided by sales taxes, the city’s
share of the County Road and Bridge tax, State Highway Users’ tax and State Auto Registration fees.
Transportation Development Fund accounts for development fees to be utilized for the construction
of transportation capital improvements related to new development and growth.
Transit Pass GID Fund accounts for earmarked property tax authorized by the voters in 2000 to fund
bus transit passes for participating neighborhoods.
Boulder Junction Access (GID) - Travel Demand Management Fund accounts for earmarked
property tax and PILOT authorized by the voters to fund transit bus passes, bike and car share programs,
and infrastructure for the properties within the Boulder Junction access district.
Community Development Block Grant Fund accounts for the funds granted by the Community
Development Block Grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HOME Investment Partnership Grant Fund accounts for funds granted by the HOME program
administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS - A type of special revenue fund established to accumulate monies for payment of
general long-term debt principal and interest.
General Obligation Debt Service Fund financing is provided by investments accumulated for the
retirement of specific notes payable.
Boulder Municipal Property Authority (BMPA) Fund financing is provided by base rentals from
the General Fund, Lottery Fund, Open Space Fund and the Permanent Park & Recreation Fund.
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS - Accounts for financial resources to be used for acquisition, construction and
improvement of general fixed assets (other than those financed by Proprietary Funds). The City of Boulder has the
following Capital Project Funds:
Permanent Park and Recreation Fund
Boulder Junction Improvement Fund
Capital Improvement - Community, Culture, Safety Fund
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FUND DEFINITIONS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
ENTERPRISE FUNDS - Established to finance and account for the acquisition, operation and maintenance of
governmental facilities and services which are entirely or predominantly self-supporting by user charges. All activities
necessary to provide such services are accounted for in these funds, including, but not limited to, administration,
operations, maintenance, financing and related debt service, and billing collections. The City of Boulder has the
following Enterprise Funds:
Water Utility Fund
Wastewater Utility Fund
Stormwater/Flood Management Utility Fund
Downtown Commercial District Fund (formerly CAGID)
University Hill Commercial District Fund (formerly UHGID)
Boulder Junction Access (GID) - Parking Fund
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS - Established to finance and account for services and/or commodities required by
other funds. The City of Boulder has the following Internal Service Funds:
Telecommunications Fund accounts for the costs of operating, acquiring and maintaining
telecommunications equipment used by all city departments.
Property & Casualty Insurance Fund accounts for and facilitates the monitoring of the city’s self-
insured property & casualty insurance plan.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fund accounts for and facilitates the monitoring of the city’s
self-insured workers compensation plan.
Compensated Absences Fund accounts for payments of compensated absences to employees of the
General and Library Funds. Funding is received primarily from the General Fund.
Fleet Operations & Replacement Fund accounts for the costs of acquiring automotive equipment
used by other city departments, as well as the associated operating and maintenance costs. Such costs are
billed to recipient departments.
Computer Replacement Fund accounts for the costs of acquiring and maintaining computer equipment
used by other city departments. Such costs are billed to the other departments.
Equipment Replacement Fund accounts for the costs of acquiring equipment used by other city
departments. Such costs are billed to the other departments.
Facility Renovation & Replacement Fund accounts for the costs of maintaining and replacing
facilities within the City of Boulder.
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FUND DEFINITIONS
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
PENSION TRUST FUNDS - Accounts for the accumulation of resources to be used for retirement annuity
payments at appropriate amounts and times in the future. Resources are contributed by employees and the City of
Boulder at amounts determined by biennial actuarial studies and by State law.
Police Pension Fund accounts for retirement annuity payments for the City of Boulder’s police officers.
Fire Pension Fund accounts for retirement annuity payments for the City of Boulder’s firefighters.
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FEES, RATES, & CHARGES
The City of Boulder delivers numerous services to residents and businesses throughout the year. For certain services,
good financial management requires the city to recover its costs, in part or in full. In general, these services are of
special or unique benefit to the resident or business receiving the service, for example: building safety inspections,
development review, vehicle parking, and wastewater treatment.
No different from households or private enterprise, city departments face cost increases related to increases in wages
and benefits, fuel, utilities, office equipment, and building renovation and repair. Cost recovery practices for the
city thus include a periodic review of the fees charged to determine whether city expenditures on selected services
are appropriately offset by the fee revenue collected. This review often takes place as part of the development
of the budget and the city includes adjustments to fees in the budget document. Without inflation adjustments, the
city would need to incrementally shift resources away from current programs to pay for services for residents or
businesses receiving a special benefit.
This section provides a summary of fees, rates, or user charges codified in the Boulder Revised Code (BRC) section
4-20 for five departments/divisions:
Community Vitality
Finance - Tax and License
Fire-Rescue
Public Works - Development Services
Public Works - Utilities
The information in this section includes what the city charges in 2018, Approved 2019 fees, and the percent change
in the fees, which are effective January 1, 2019 unless otherwise noted. For many fees in this section, the change
mirrors the rate of inflation in the general level of prices in the economy, the change in construction cost indices
widely used in various industries, or the result of a calculation of costs incurred by the city when the actual costs
are known.
COMMUNITY VITALITY
Community Vitality sets a schedule of user fees to recover a share of the cost of providing mall permits and facilities
on the Pearl Street Mall. The fees are based on what the public would pay for similar services from private enterprise.
The department reviews all fees annually and uses the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) projections to increase
fees for the Pearl Street Mall permit and fee program.
In addition to the mall fees in section 4-20, Community Vitality sets fees for long-term parking permits in the
Downtown garages and for Downtown and University Hill lots. Staff annually assesses the Downtown Commercial
District (CAGID) and University Hill Commercial District (UHGID) long-term parking rates with private sector rates
and makes adjustments in alignment with demand and the market. These rate changes also help CAGID and
UHGID keep pace with rising expenses.
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COMMUNITY VITALITY, CONTINUED
For 2019, Downtown garage permits will rise 5.8 percent, or $25 per quarter. Although the market would likely
support a larger increase, this change will recognize the growth in private sector rates but avoid contributing to
further increases. Similarly, Downtown surface lot permits will rise 6 percent, or $15 per quarter, to maintain
relative alignment with private parking options. University Hill permit costs will not change.
FEE PAID BY TYPICAL BUSINESS/INDIVIDUAL
2018
Approved
2019
Approved Units Percent
Change
B.R.C.
Section
Long-Term Parking Permit Fees
Downtown Garages 430.00$ 455.00$ per quarter 5.8%
Downtown Surface Lots 250.00 265.00 per quarter 6.0%
Mall Permits/Fees
Mobile Vending Carts 2,280.00$ 2,344.00$ per year 2.8% 4-20-11
Ambulatory Vendor Permit (May-Sep)114.00 117.00 per month 2.6% 4-20-11
Ambulatory Vendor Permit (Oct-Apr)57.00 58.50 per month 2.6% 4-20-11
Electricity Event Fee 20.00 20.50 per day 2.5% 4-20-11
Entertainment Vending Permit 16.00 16.50 per month 3.1% 4-20-11
Personal Services Vending Permit (May-Sep)114.00 117.00 per month 2.6% 4-20-11
Personal Services Vending Permit (Oct-Apr)57.00 58.50 per month 2.6% 4-20-11
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
Percent
Change
Community Vitality
Mobile Vending Carts 29,640.00$ 30,472.00$ 2.8%
Ambulatory/Personal Service Permit 4,112.00 4,220.21 2.6%
Electricity Event Fee 513.00 525.83 2.5%
Entertainment Vending Permit 103.00 106.22 3.1%
Personal Services Vending Permit 1,500.00 1,539.47 2.6%
Downtown garage long term parking permit 3,699,720.00 3,914,820.00 5.8%
Downtown lot long term parking permit 253,000.00 268,180.00 6.0%
Total 3,988,588$ 4,219,864$ 5.80%
DEPARTMENT REVENUE IMPACT
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FINANCE - TAX & LICENSE DIVISION
The Finance Department charges a fee for the following five city licenses: Auctioneer Licenses; Circus, Carnival
and Menagerie Licenses; Itinerant Merchant Licenses; Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker Licenses; and Mobile
Food Vehicle Sales Licenses. In 2019, all license fees are set to increase by the amount of the CPI, rounded up to
the nearest whole dollar. City Licensing has taken on the state’s portion of review for local only special event liquor
permit processing. For the five city licenses, City Licensing has added a necessary fee and now completes the
background check work which was previously completed by the Police Department. As a result, for three of these
licenses (Auctioneer, Itinerant Merchant, and Secondhand Dealer/Pawnbroker), the city charges an additional
$7 fee for each employee of the applicant business subject to an on-line background check through the Colorado
Bureau of Investigation (CBI), to review for assessment of criminal operation concerns. In addition, City Licensing
coordinates Medical and Recreational Marijuana Business licensing, in collaboration with Police, Fire, Planning
Code Enforcement, and the City Attorney’s Office, collecting and reviewing citywide expenditures, to allow for
determination of reasoned and concrete rationale before suggesting any changes to those license fees.
2018
Approved
2019
Approved Units Percent
Change
B.R.C.
Section
Auctioneer License Fee
Annual fee with license issued each event 85$ 88$ per year 4%4-20-3
Total including background checks 1 99 102 per year 3%4-20-3
Circus, Carnival, & Menagerie License Fee
Cost per event day 446$ 458$ per day 3%4-20-5
Itinerant Merchant License Fee
Annual license fee 58$ 60$ per year 3%4-20-10
Total including background checks 2 100 102 per year 2%4-20-10
Second Hand Dealer & Pawnbroker
License Fee
2nd Hand Calendar/Renewal 119$ 122$ per year 3%4-20-17
Total including background checks 1 133 164 per year 23%4-20-17
Pawn Calendar/Renewal 2,235 2,291 per year 3%4-20-17
Total including background checks 1 2,195 2,333 per year 6%4-20-17
Mobile Food Vehicle License fees
MFV License fee 248$ 255$ per year 3%4-20-66
MFV Renewal fee 248 255 per year 3%4-20-66
Notes:
1Assumes that two people would require background checks at $7 each for a typical license.
2Assumes that six people would require background checks at $7 each for a typical license.
FEE PAID BY TYPICAL APPLICANTS
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FINANCE - TAX & LICENSE DIVISION, CONTINUED
LICENSE APPLICATION TRENDS:
Mobile Food Vehicle licenses increased approximately 50 percent from 42 percent in 2016, to 72
percent in 2017, and now to 70 percent as of July 2018. One additional change that City Licensing is
requesting this year is to amend Mobile Food Vehicle fees (4-20-66, Mobile Food Vehicle Sales). An
applicant for a mobile food vehicle permit shall pay a $248 application fee and a $248 renewal fee per
year, which may be pro-rated based on the remainder of the license period.
Sales and Use Tax city business license applications also increased in 2018 due to special event
vendor licensing, short term rentals and licensing of unlicensed businesses.
Special Event Liquor Permits for nonprofits and Temporary Modifications for events again increased
this year, and the city expects to break the 200-event application mark in 2018 for this event permit type.
Permanent Liquor License applications for new liquor licenses have notably increased this year, primarily
associated with some large building redevelopments that include new businesses.
As of mid-August 2018, there are 99 Marijuana Business Licenses in place with new applications
still being received. In addition to new licenses being received, the department is also receiving license
transfers (which is a new trend for marijuana licensing work), and an increase in applications for virtual
separation co-location (where medical and recreation marijuana are co-located). Six applications are still
being processed for annexed business locations.
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
Percent
Change
Finance - Tax and License
Auctioneer License Fees 198$ 204$ 3.0%
Circus, Carnival, & Menagerie License Fee 2,676 2,748 2.7%
Itinerant Merchant License Fee 600 612 2.0%
Second Hand Dealer & Pawnbroker License Fee 3,381 3,444 1.9%
Mobile Food Vehicle License/Renewal Fees 16,120 16,575 2.8%
Total 22,975$ 23,583$ -2.58%
DEPARTMENT REVENUE IMPACT
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FIRE-RESCUE
Fire inspections are conducted on all commercial buildings within the City of Boulder. Depending on the use of
the building, the inspection may occur every year or every other year. An example of this would be an office type
building that would be considered a low risk. That office building fire inspection is performed every other year.
A business which uses or produces hazardous materials is considered a higher risk and is inspected by the Fire
Department annually.
The initial inspection is conducted by on-duty fire crews. All inspections are to ensure compliance with our adopted
fire code, the 2012 International Fire Code (IFC). If the business is in violation of a section(s) of the IFC the business
owner is notified with a “violation” notice sent to them via mail. Most often, a 30-day time allowance is given
to correct the violation. After the 30 days, a re-inspection occurs to verify the violation(s) have been corrected.
This re-inspection (considered the first re-inspection) is done by a Fire Code Inspector within the Community Risk
Reduction Division. If the violation(s) are not corrected at that time, additional time may be granted. That time
typically ranges from 15 to 30 days. A second re-inspection would occur by the Fire Code Inspector to once again
verify they have corrected and complied with the violations noted from the original inspection. At this time, the
business has had between 45 and 60 days to correct the originally noted violation(s). The second re-inspection
will be the third trip that Boulder Fire-Rescue has been on site to inspect and re-inspect to ensure the business is
compliant with fire code. It is not until the second re-inspection (or third time to the business) that we are able to
asses a fee for the inspections. The fee is a means to encourage compliance without issuing a court appearance
summons.
Boulder Fire Truck
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FIRE-RESCUE, CONTINUED
2018
Approved
2019
Approved Units Percent
Change
B.R.C.
Section
Combustible Liquid Permit
Flammable and Combustible Liquid - Regular 20$ 30$ per permit 50%4-20-52
Flammable and Combustible Liquid - Special 25 35 per permit 40%4-20-52
Commercial/Business Inspections
Commercial/Business 2nd Re-inspection -$ 100$ per inspection n/a 4-20-52
Commercial/Business 3rd plus Re-inspection 100 250 per inspection 150%4-20-52
Fire Protection System Inspections
Fire Inspection Failure to Show -$ 250$ per inspection n/a 4-20-52
Underground Fire Line PSI Test1
-First Re-inspection 50 - n/a -100%4-20-52
-Second Re-inspection 100 - n/a -100%4-20-52
-Each Subsequent Re-inspection 200 - n/a -100%4-20-52
Above Ground Hydrostatic Sprinkler Test2
-First Re-inspection 50 94 per inspection 88%4-20-52
-Second Re-inspection 100 94 per inspection -6%4-20-52
-Each Subsequent Re-inspection 200 94 per inspection -53%4-20-52
Sprinkler System Final Pump Test2
-First Re-inspection 100 94 per inspection -6%4-20-52
-Second Re-inspection 150 94 per inspection -37%4-20-52
-Each Subsequent Re-inspection 300 94 per inspection -69%4-20-52
Fire Protection and Alarm System Installation2
-First Re-inspection 50 94 per inspection 88%4-20-52
-Each Subsequent Re-inspection 100 94 per inspection -6%4-20-52
False Fire Alarm Fees
Third False Alarm 100$ 150$ per alarm 50%4-20-52
Fourth False Alarm 250 300 per alarm 20%4-20-52
Fifth False Alarm 300 600 per alarm 100%4-20-52
Sixth and Subsequent False Alarm 500 1,200 per alarm 140%4-20-52
Notes:1These inspections are performed by right-of-way inspectors, not fire code inspectors.
2Re-inspection fees are being revised to be consistent with other building permit re-inspection fees.
FEE PAID BY TYPICAL APPLICANTS
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
Percent
Change
Combustible Liquid Permits -$ 1,625$ n/a
Commercial/Business Inspections - 3,000 n/a
Fire Protection System Inspections - 4,050 n/a
False Alarm Fees - 5,250 n/a
Total -$ 13,925$ n/a
Notes:
1Change in fee structure makes year over year comparisons not applicable.
DEPARTMENT REVENUE IMPACT
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PUBLIC WORKS - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Impact Fees and the Transportation Excise Tax: In November 2016, City Council approved increases
to development excise taxes (DETs) and impact fees, which help pay for new growth. Excise taxes and impact
fees are one-time charges to fund capital improvements necessitated by new development, helping the city build
new facilities, purchase equipment such as fire trucks, develop multi-modal transportation facilities, and support
affordable housing. The updated tax and fee changes went into effect on July 1, 2017. The maximum amount the
city can charge as an excise tax is limited by the amounts approved by voters.
In 2019, the city will adjust each impact fee and the residential Transportation Excise Tax by an inflationary factor
(Engineering News Record cost index for all impact fees and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the excise tax).
The Fee Paid by Typical Project table, found on the following page, demonstrates the impact the changes
would have on three types of development scenarios.
Codifying Standard Rate for Leases for Point-to-Point Telecommunications Conduit Crossings:
Currently, 8-6-6(j)(12) sets forth that the cost of rent under a conduit lease is based on a “franchise fee equivalent”
to be determined by the city and should be consistent with the amount a common telecommunication carrier would
pay. In 1992, staff determined the franchise fee equivalent to be $9.12 per lineal foot. The city has adjusted this
amount annually by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), but the annual rate was not codified. It is proposed that this
rate now be codified in section 4-20-20(g). The 2018 rate is currently $17.17 per lineal foot. The proposed 2019
rate is $17.67 and was determined by increasing the 2018 rate by CPI (2.9 percent). Staff will continue to annually
adjust the conduit lease fee by CPI consistent with other codified revocable fees.
Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee: On May 1, 2018 the City Council adopted changes to the
affordable housing commercial linkage fee, also known as the affordable housing capital facility impact fee.
There are three key changes:
• Fees will be increasing over the next three years (2019 – 2021) for non-residential development;
• Qualified non-profits are eligible for reduced rates beginning in 2019; and
• Developments that propose affordable commercial space are eligible for reduced rates beginning in 2019.
Starting on Jan 1, 2019, impact fees for affordable housing will increase and the rate changes will be phased in
over three years (see table below).
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
2020
Proposed
2021
Proposed
Nonresidential Uses
Retail / Restaurant 8.27$ 12.18$ 16.09$ 20.00$
Office 12.41$ 18.27$ 24.14$ 30.00$
Hospital 8.27$ 12.18$ 16.08$ 20.00$
Institutional 4.14$ 6.09$ 8.05$ 10.00$
Warehousing 4.14$ 6.09$ 8.05$ 10.00$
Light Industrial 7.24$ 10.66$ 14.08$ 17.50$
IMPACT FEE RATES PER SQUARE FOOT OF NONRESIDENTIAL
FLOOR AREA
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PUBLIC WORKS - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, CONTINUED
2018
Approved
2019
Approved Units Percent
Change
B.R.C.
Section
Single Family Residential (3,000 sq. ft)
Capital Facility Impact Fees 9,911$ 10,030$ per application 1.2%4-20-62
Transportation Excise Taxes 3,617 3,732 per application 3.2%3-8-3
Multifamily Residential (10 units)
Capital Facility Impact Fees 65,170$ 65,955$ per application 1.2%4-20-62
Transportation Excise Taxes 26,241 27,074 per application 3.2%3-8-3
Non-residential (7,500 sq. ft. retail)
Capital Facility Impact Fees 17,325$ 17,475$ per application 0.9%1 4-20-62
Affordable Housing Linkage Fee 62,025 91,350 per application 47.3%4-20-62
Transportation Excise Taxes 2 18,600 18,600 per application 0.0%3-8-3
Leases for Point-to-Point Telecommunications
Conduit Crossings
17.17$ 17.67$ per lineal foot 2.9%4-20-20
· A 3,000 square foot single family residential project
· A 10 unit multifamily project in which five units are 1,000 square feet in size, and five units are 1,500 square feet in size
· A 7,500 square foot retail project
1The difference between the non-residential and residential Capital Facility Impact (CFI) fee 'Percentage Change' is due to rounding.
2The non-residential Transportation Excise Tax rate is at its maximum.
FEE PAID BY TYPICAL PROJECT
Notes: The above table demonstrates the impact that the inflationary changes would have on three types of development scenarios:
2018
Approved
2019
Approved1
Percent
Change
Public Works - Development and Support
ServicesCapital Facility Impact Fees 1,766,169$ 1,464,653$ -17.1%
Affordable Housing Linkage Fee 682,500 500,000 -26.7%
Transportation Excise Taxes 918,226 930,400 1.3%
Transportation Impact Fee 121,640 100,682 -17.2%
Leases for Point-to-Point Telecommunications
Conduit Crossings
1,564 1,610 2.9%
Total 3,490,099$ 2,997,345$ -14.1%
1Revenue projections are based on an average of prior year actuals and are dependent on development activity
DEPARTMENT REVENUE IMPACT
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PUBLIC WORKS - UTILITIES
Utility Rate, Specific Service Charges, and Fee Changes: The city owns and operates three utilities: water,
wastewater, and stormwater/flood management. Each utility operates as a self-supporting enterprise fund and
assesses a variety of rates, charges, and fees to ensure revenues are sufficient to meet operating, maintenance and
capital costs and to maintain the financial integrity of each utility. Revenues generated from customers’ monthly
utility bills are the largest revenue source for each utility, accounting for 80 to 95 percent of total revenues.
The monthly customer bill for water and wastewater services includes a quantity charge based on the volume of
use and a fixed service charge based on meter size. Most of the costs associated with the water and wastewater
utilities are fixed and the fixed portion of the bill helps support revenue stability and more equitable distribution of
costs. The variable portion of the bill is intended to provide a price signal to incentivize efficient water use and helps
cover the additional costs the city incurs related to peak demand periods.
Comparing bills from year-to-year is a challenge due to the impact weather has on utility bills. In relatively wet
and cooler summers, bills will be lower due to reduced outdoor use. Not including weather impacts, customer
bill changes are generally a result of rate increases to fund additional infrastructure investment, keep pace with
inflation, and meet regulatory requirements. The following table shows estimates of the effects on total utility bills
for three sample customer types:
• Single Family Inside City Residential account with an average winter consumption of 4,000 gallons,
total annual water consumption of 90,000 gallons and irrigable area of 5,200 square feet. For stormwater
charges, the account has 3,000 square feet of impervious area;
• Inside City Commercial - Restaurant account with a 1” meter, 412,000 gallons of annual consumption,
and 7,000 square feet of impervious area; and
• Inside City Commercial - Hotel with a 3” meter, 3,200,000 gallons of annual consumption, and
153,000 square feet of impervious area.
2018
Approved
2019
Approved Units Percent
Change
B.R.C.
Section
Water Utility Bill
Residential Use 36.46$ 39.01$ per month 7%4-20-25
Commercial Use - Restaurant 132.00 141.24 per month 7%4-20-25
Commercial Use - Hotel 1,247.00 1,334.29 per month 7%4-20-25
Wastewater Utility Bill
Residential Use 33.95$ 35.65$ per month 5%4-20-28
Commercial Use - Restaurant 214.00 224.70 per month 5%4-20-28
Commercial Use - Hotel 1,699.00 1,783.95 per month 5%4-20-28
Stormwater/Flood Management Utility Bill
Residential Use 15.61$ 16.39$ per month 5%4-20-45
Commercial Use - Restaurant 42.00 44.10 per month 5%4-20-45
Commercial Use - Hotel 875.00 918.75 per month 5%4-20-45
UTILITY BILL FOR TYPICAL ACCOUNT
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PUBLIC WORKS - UTILITIES, CONTINUED
Utilities also assesses charges to new customers and customers increasing use of utility infrastructure, which includes
fees for physical connections or “taps” into city-owned pipes. The charges are set at a level that recovers costs of
providing services. Changes in the fees are generally attributable to cost changes in equipment, materials, fleet,
and personnel costs. The table below displays the changes to fees paid by typical users of these services in 2018.
2018
Approved
2019
Approved Units Percent
Change
B.R.C.
Section
Utility Specific Service Charges
Meter Installation - 3/4 inch meter 688$ 665$ per occurrence -3%4-20-23
Meter Installation - 2 inch meter 3,267 3,112 per occurrence -5%4-20-23
Water Tap Fee - 3/4 inch tap 277 273 per occurrence -1%4-20-23
Water Tap Fee - 2 inch tap 717 700 per occurrence -2%4-20-23
Wastewater Tap Fee - 4 inch tap 187 188 per occurrence 1%4-20-27
CHARGE FOR TYPICAL CUSTOMER
2018
Approved
2019
Approved Units Percent
Change
B.R.C.
Section
Water Plant Investment Fee (PIF)
Single Family Residential Outdoor (first
5,000 sq. ft. of irrigable area)2.94$ 2.98$ per sq. ft.
irrigated area
1.2%4-20-26
Single Family Residential Indoor 10,806$ 10,936$ single unit
dwelling
1.2%4-20-26
Wastewater Plant Investment Fee (PIF)4,215$ 4,266$ single unit
dwelling
1.2%4-20-29
Stormwater / Flood Management Plant
Investment Fee (PIF)2.26$ 2.29$
per sq. ft.
impervious
area
1.2%
4-20-46
PLANT INVESTMENT FEES
DEPARTMENT REVENUE IMPACT
2018
Approved
2019
Approved
Percent
Change
Public Works - Utilities
Water Utility Rates 1 29,649,440$ 31,256,587$ 5.4%
Wastewater Utility Rates 1 21,279,821 22,120,374 4.0%
Stormwater / Flood Management Utility Rates 11,575,888 12,178,992 5.2%
Water Utility Specific Service Charges 251,050 251,050 0.0%
Wastewater Utility Specific Service Charges 10,000 10,000 0.0%
Total 62,766,199$ 65,817,003$ 4.9%
1Billed usage revenue is dependent on multiple factors including indoor usage efficiencies and weather
affecting outdoor watering.
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BUDGET POLICIES
FINANCIAL & MANAGEMENT POLICIES
The purpose of the City of Boulder’s Financial and Management Policies is to provide guidelines and goals that
will influence and direct the financial management practice of the city. A financial policy that is adopted, adhered
to, and regularly reviewed is recognized as the cornerstone of sound financial management. An effective financial
policy:
•Provides principles and guidelines that minimize costs and reduce risk;
•Maintains appropriate financial capacity for present and future needs; and
•Ensures legal compliance and appropriate internal controls.
The following financial and management policies are intended to be consistent with the City of Boulder’s Charter
and the Boulder Revised Code. The related section of the City Charter can be found at: City Charter Article VI
Finance and Record. The Boulder Revised Code can be found at: Boulder Revised Code.
Section 1: Budget Policy
1.1 Budget Submittal and Adoption
•No later than three months before the end of each fiscal year, the City Manager shall prepare and submit
to the Council an annual budget for the ensuing year.
•City Council will adopt a budget every year by December 1 prior to the budget period.
•The legal period of the council adopted budget is one fiscal year.
•The fiscal period for the City of Boulder is January 1 to December 31.
1.2 Form of Budget
•The budget shall present an itemized statement of the appropriations approved by the City Manager
for estimated expenses and for permanent improvements for each department and each division for the
ensuing fiscal year.
•Comparative data of the appropriations and the expenditures for the current and last preceding fiscal year
as well as the increases or decreases in the approved budget shall be provided.
1.3 Balanced Budget
•Annual budgets shall be balanced. Budgeted expenditures and transfers-out will not exceed reasonable
projections of the sum of current year revenues, transfers-in, and available fund balances.
•One -time revenues shall only be used to cover one-time costs and ongoing revenues shall only be used to
cover ongoing costs.
•Debt service shall not be utilized for operating expenses.
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1.4 Changes to Adopted Budget
• Normally, initial appropriations (excluding carryovers and encumbrances) will be made only in the context
of the annual budget process when all city needs can be reviewed and prioritized in a comprehensive
manner. The annual budget process will also include a projection of the multi-year impact of decisions. Two
annual, one-time adjustments to the initial appropriations may be submitted to City Council for approval.
1.5 Budget Process
• While the Charter establishes time limits and the essential content of the City Manager’s proposed budget,
the budget preparation process is not prescribed. The preparation process is developed by the City
Manager with input from the City Council.
• The city will develop its annual budget in such a manner in order to incorporate historical trend analysis for
revenues and expenditures with an adjustment for current financial trends and developments as appropriate.
1.6 Budgetary Control
• The City of Boulder monitors revenues and expenditures on an ongoing basis and ensures that expenditures
do not exceed appropriations in a fund for the annual fiscal period.
SECTION 2: REVENUE POLICY
2.1 Revenue Review and Projection
• The city reviews estimated revenue and fee schedules as part of the budget process. Estimated revenue is
projected in a “most likely” scenario for five years and updated annually.
• A long-rage financial plan that accounts for long-term revenue and expenditures is updated every five
years.
2.2 User Fee Guidelines
• The City of Boulder is allowed to recapture, through fees, up to the full cost of providing specific services.
The fees will be calculated based on the end user of the service, administrative costs, and market rates.
• Proposed rate increases are based on the Citywide Pricing Policy Guidelines, adopted by council in 1994.
User fees shall be aligned with these guidelines over a five-year period.
• Fees will be reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis.
• After a fee has been set, any subsidy or reduced rate user fee offered by the City of Boulder will be based
primarily on economic or financial need and are available to City of Boulder residents only. The basis for
determining financial need will be 50 percent of the average median income (AMI) for Boulder County.
2.3 Utility Charges
• Proposed rate increases to monthly user fees are developed using a cost-of-service methodology which
includes the following:
• Determination of the Utility’s revenue requirements for operations, maintenance and capital construction;
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• Ability of the Utility to maintain adequate reserves and meet debt service coverage requirements;
• Analysis of customer demands and usage characteristics;
• Allocation of revenue requirements to customer service characteristics; and
• Development and design of rate schedules.
• Other charges for specific services are designed to recover costs and follow the Citywide Pricing Policy
Guidelines, adopted by council in 1994.
• Plant Investment Fees, one-time charges to customers connecting to the utility system, are based on the
replacement value of the utility assets and are reviewed every three to five years.
2.4 Property Tax
• Mill levies shall be certified compliant with the City Charter and TABOR restrictions (with the exception of
voter approved removal of TABOR limitations, commonly known as “de-Brucing”).
• The City Council shall make an annual appropriation, which shall amount to not less than the return of
one-third of a mill tax levied upon each dollar of assessed valuation of all taxable property in the City of
Boulder.
2.5 Excise Taxes
• In November 1998, the electorate approved a ballot issue that increased the current excise tax rates by
an inflationary factor. The rate will be adjusted annually by an inflation factor until the maximum amount
included in the ballot issue is reached.
2.6 Education Excise Tax
• Education Excise Tax revenues shall be expended in a manner that supports both Boulder Valley School
District (BVSD) and City of Boulder needs and objectives.
• Potential projects for Education Excise Tax expenditure may be proposed either by the city or BVSD.
2.7 Asset Forfeiture Revenue
• Asset forfeiture/seizure revenue resulting from crime prevention/apprehension activities by the Police
Department shall be held in reserve and spent only in accordance with the related Federal Guidelines.
2.8 Accrued Interest-Earmarked Funds
• The determination of whether earmarked funds shall accrue interest income is whether the General Fund
costs required to collect and administer such funds are allocated to the subject funds.
• Interest income shall not be distributed to funds unless they are bearing their appropriate allocation of
administrative costs.
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2.9 Unspent Revenues
• On an annual basis, any unspent revenues subject to and in compliance with the associated limitations of
TABOR revenue and spending constraints shall be “reserved” and therefore will be considered “spending”
in the current fiscal year.
SECTION 3: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
3.1 General Information
• The Finance Department shall collect taxes and maintain financial records.
3.2 Financial Audit
• In accordance with City Charter requirements, the city will contract for an annual audit by a qualified
independent certified public accountant. The city will strive for an unqualified auditors’ opinion.
3.3 Administrative Charges
• The city shall employ a cost allocation system to identify the full cost of providing services to the public and
recover certain costs incurred by various funds in providing support services to other city departments.
• The system shall accomplish the following objectives: complete recovery of costs incurred with the exception
of the costs of “general governance”; equitable allocation of costs to users; provision of incentives for
service providers to deliver products and services efficiently and effectively; provision of a stable cost
allocation system to facilitate the organization’s budgeting for charges and revenues; and promotion of
customer confidence in and acceptance of the accuracy, reasonableness, and fairness of the charges they
incur.
• Charges for “general governance” (City Council, City Clerk council support and elections, etc.) shall not be
cost allocated to restricted funds but instead shall be entirely funded out of the General Fund. The “general
governance” category shall not include election costs for ballot issues related to funds with earmarked
revenue sources. Costs for non-General Fund ballot issues shall be charged to the appropriate fund.
• Boulder Housing Partners (formerly the Housing Authority) shall not be charged cost allocation. The City
Attorney serves as General Counsel to Boulder Housing Partners and all costs for services provided by the
City Attorney’s Office shall be borne by the General Fund.
3.4 Building Maintenance/Renovation
• To protect city investment in facilities, funds shall be budgeted annually for maintenance of such facilities. To
extend the life of these assets, the goal shall be to increase the funds budgeted annually for maintenance of
facilities to approximately 2 percent of the replacement cost (with the exception of debt financed facilities).
• The Facility & Asset Manager will prioritize maintenance/renovation needs to ensure that critical systems
are properly maintained so that facility safety and operations continue without interruption.
• If/when the revenue base permits, facility maintenance funding shall be given a high priority before
consideration of other service restorations or additions.
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3.5 Replacement Costs
• Funds shall be reserved annually for replacement of city equipment and computers, and these costs will be
reflected in the operating expenditures of the activity using the equipment, to facilitate accurate costing of
service delivery.
• Recognizing the contribution of technology in efficient and effective service provision, improvements in
technology shall be important considerations in resource allocations.
• Vehicles shall normally be purchased rather than leased and a vehicle replacement fund shall be maintained
for replacement of vehicles at the end of their useful life. In the limited situations where vehicles may be
leased (temporary vehicles, fire apparatus, etc.) specific approval by the City Manager is required.
3.6 Vehicle Charges
• It is the expectation of the City Manager’s Office that all departments will meet the objectives of the Fleet
Evaluation Study. These objectives are for no increase in miles driven in the conduct of City business and
no net increase in the number of fleet units.
3.7 Grant Expenditures
• Expenditures related to grants shall continue only during the period of time they are funded by the grant.
• Any grant employees will be considered fixed-term.
• The City Manager shall appoint a Grants Committee of Finance and Budget staff to review applications for
new grants before they are submitted to the granting agency.
3.8 Property & Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Funds
• Both the Property & Casualty and the Workers’ Compensation liability will be self-insured. The goal for
both is to fully fund an actuarially calculated liability as of the end of the prior year at the appropriate
confidence level.
• An actuarial study will be completed every two years in order to determine the appropriate reserve levels.
3.9 Accumulated Sick, Vacation Time, & Appreciation Bonus
• To facilitate the long-term financial sustainability of the City, liabilities associated with accumulated sick
time, vacation time, appreciation bonuses, and/or any other employee benefits that would result in liability
upon termination or retirement shall be fully funded.
3.10 Compensation Policy
• The Human Resources Department shall develop and maintain a compensation philosophy that supports
responsible stewardship of public funds, while enabling the city to attract, engage, empower and retain
exceedingly talented employees who are committed to serving the community.
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SECTION 4: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
4.1 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Submission
• In coordination, the Finance and Planning departments will submit annually to the City Manager, not
less than sixty days prior to the date for submission of the City Manager’s proposed budget to the City
Council, a list of approved capital improvements to be undertaken during the forthcoming six-year period,
accompanied by a six-year capital budget.
• While the Charter establishes time limits and the essential content of the proposed CIP budget, the budget
preparation process is not prescribed. The preparation process is developed by the City Manager with
input from the City Council.
4.2 Inclusion of Operating Costs
• Prior to approval of capital projects, associated operating costs must be identified, in accordance with the
CIP Guiding Principles, and included in balanced multi-year operating budgets.
4.3 Capital Improvement Project Contingency Funds
• CIP project contingency funds may be expended by the Project Manager, with Director approval, for
unanticipated needs or changes that are within the original scope of the project.
• Requested modifications exceeding the original scope of the project shall be presented to council for
approval.
4.4 CIP Arts Funding
• Where feasible, Project Managers, when designing capital projects should incorporate public art into the
design.
SECTION 5: PENSION PLAN POLICY
5.1 Authorization to Expend Funds for Administrative Costs
• If budgetary conditions permit, the city may authorize defined contribution (money purchase) pension
plans to expend certain forfeiture funds for administrative costs. The plan board(s) may submit a request
annually to the City Manager to be considered in the context of the city’s annual budget process.
5.2 Increase for “Old Hire” Police and Fire Pension Plans
• “Ad hoc”/cost of living increases, from within the pension plans, for retirees of the Old Hire Police and Old
Hire Fire Pension Plans will be funded only if adequate funds are available, on an actuarially sound basis,
from existing plan assets.
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SECTION 6: DEBT POLICY
6.1 Policy Statements
• The city shall not become indebted for any purpose or in any manner to which the total amount exceeds 3
percent of the assessed valuation of the taxable property within the city (including existing debt).
• Debt shall be considered only for capital purchases/projects and the term of the debt shall not exceed the
useful life of the financed asset.
• The city will follow all continuing disclosure requirements for debt issuance.
• The term of any bond issues and the rate of interest shall be fixed by the ordinance submitting the question
to the registered electors of the city.
• When using the competitive bond sales method, bonds shall be sold to the responsible bidder with the
lowest true interest cost to the city.
• Municipal bonds, interfund loans, equipment leases (with the exception of vehicles) and sale/leaseback
agreements are approved methods for financing capital projects.
SECTION 7: RESERVE POLICY
7.1 Fund Reserves
• The table at the end of this section defines individual reserve goals by fund.
7.2 Declared Emergency
• In the case of a declared emergency within the city, applicable insurance coverage (subject to the related
deductibles) would be the first funding source utilized. Emergency reserves and reserve funds established
for other purposes may be utilized for needs related to emergency situations.
• The following reserve categories could be utilized if required (as prioritized based upon the importance of
the needs related to the emergency versus the negative impact of the steps necessary to replenish reserves
in the future):
General Fund (no legal restrictions):
• Emergency/stabilization reserve;
• Computer replacement reserve;
• Facility renovation and replacement reserve;
• Workers compensation reserve (would have to “book” any unfunded liability);
• Property & casualty self-insurance reserve (would have to “book” any unfunded liability); and
• Insurance stabilization reserve.
Restricted funds (only for emergency purposes within the function of each fund):
• Emergency/stabilization reserves; and
• Various replacement reserves.
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SECTION 8: CASH MANAGEMENT & INVESTMENTS
8.1 Investment
• It is the policy of the City of Boulder to invest public funds in a manner which will provide preservation of
capital, meet the daily liquidity needs of the city, diversify the city’s investments, conform to all cited local
and state statutes governing the investment of public funds, and generate market rates of return.
• Investments shall be made in accordance with the City Charter and city ordinances and resolutions
concerning social or environmental issues.
8.2 Diversification
• It is the policy of the city to diversify its investment portfolio. Investments shall be diversified to eliminate the
risk of loss resulting from over-concentration of assets in a specific maturity, a specific issuer or a specific
class of securities. Diversification strategies shall be reviewed periodically by the Investment Committee.
8.3 Cash Management
• All excess cash, except for cash in certain restricted and special accounts, shall be pooled for investment
purposes. The investment income derived from the pooled investment account shall be allocated to the
contributing funds based upon the proration their respective average balances bear to the total pooled
balance. Interest earnings shall be distributed to the individual funds on a quarterly basis.
8.4 Reporting
• The City Manager, or City Manager’s delegate, shall prepare regular reports, at least annually, to the City
Council on the investment earnings and performance results of the city’s investment portfolio.
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Purpose Current Reserve Policy 2019 Projected
Amount
Reserve
Policy Met
(Yes/No)
Percent of
Operating
Expenses
134,433,417
Emergency Reserve
Reserve is to provide a cushion for
revenue shortfalls, emergencies, and
for expenditure opportunities.
Based upon ongoing
expenditures less grants:
proposed goal is to have a
19% reserve with 20% by
2020.
25,511,949 Yes 19%
6,123,339
Operating Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating emergencies and/or revenue
shortfalls.
Established 15% reserve of
Fund's operating budget
(including transfers) in 2018.
918,501 Yes 15%
455,320
Designated Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating and capital emergencies and
revenue shortfalls.
25% of Fund’s operating
budget.113,904 Yes 25%
575,404
Designated Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating emergencies and/or revenue
shortfalls.
10% of Fund’s operating
budget.57,540 Yes 10%
663,416
Designated Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating emergencies and/or revenue
shortfalls.
10% of Fund’s operating
budget.66,342 Yes 10%
19,099
Emergency Reserve Reserve was established to cover
emergencies and revenue fluctuations.
Current reserve policy
designates $500,000 to cover
the purposes of the fund.
500,000 Yes 2618%
2,104,085
Emergency Reserve
Reserve is to provide a cushion for
revenue shortfalls, emergencies, and
for expenditure opportunities.
Reserve is currently set at
$50,000.50,000 Yes 2%
6,156,347
Emergency Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve to
fund unanticipated operating
emergencies. Also included within this
reserve are funds intended to meet the
3% of Funding Sources Reserve
Requirements of TABOR.
10% of Fund’s total operating
uses.615,635 Yes 10%
1,228,096
Emergency Reserve was established to cover
emergencies.
Current reserve policy
designates 10% of annual
Library property revenues for
emergencies.
122,810 Yes 10%
Emergency/
Stabilization
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Emergency/
Stabilization
Emergency/
Stabilization
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
LIBRARY
Emergency/
Stabilization
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Emergency/
Stabilization
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Category
RESERVE POLICIES
Emergency/
Stabilization
Emergency/
Stabilization
BOULDER JUNCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT -PARKING
AIRPORT
BOULDER JUNCTION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - TDM
Emergency/
Stabilization
GENERAL
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Emergency/
Stabilization
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
.25 CENT SALES TAX
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
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Purpose Current Reserve Policy 2019 Projected
Amount
Reserve
Policy Met
(Yes/No)
Percent of
Operating
Expenses
Category
RESERVE POLICIES
24,232,763
OSBT Contingency
Reserve
Reserve was established to cover
revenue fluctuations which might
impact the Fund’s ability to make debt
service payments, as well as
emergencies related to acquisitions.
Reserve per OSBT is to cover
an amount based on 20% of
operating budget plus
outstanding General Obligation
and BMPA debt totals
supported by sales tax
revenues.
4,846,553 Yes 20%
8,507,983
Operating Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve
which was established to cover revenue
fluctuations and operating
emergencies.
10% of the operating budget
that is funded by fees and
permit revenue.
850,798 Yes 10%
10,554,893
Emergency Reserve
Reserve is to provide a cushion for
revenue shortfalls, emergencies, and
for expenditure opportunities.
Policy is to allow a rolling fund
balance to provide stability to
annual operations that may
otherwise be affected by
shortfalls in revenue.
1,054,489 Yes 10%
5,422,586
Operating Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating emergencies and/or revenue
shortfalls.
25% of Fund’s operating
budget (including transfers).1,355,647 Yes 25%
18,511,132
Operating Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating emergencies and/or revenue
shortfalls.
Reserve is set at 5% of
operating 1,034,144 Yes 6%
843,318
Designated Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating and capital emergencies and
revenue shortfalls.
Reserve is set at $25,000.25,000 Yes 3%
596,157
Emergency Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve to
fund unanticipated operating
emergencies. Also included within this
reserve are funds intended to meet the
3% of Funding Sources Reserve
Requirements of TABOR.
25% of Fund’s total uses.149,039 Yes 25%
10,888,231
Operating Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating emergencies and/or revenue
shortfalls.
25% of Fund’s operating
budget (including transfers).2,722,058 Yes 25%
17,555,483
Operating Reserve
This is an unappropriated reserve for
operating emergencies and/or revenue
shortfalls.
25% of Fund’s operating
budget (including transfers).4,388,871 Yes 25%Emergency/
Stabilization
UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
Emergency/
Stabilization
Emergency/
Stabilization
WATER UTILITY
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
WASTEWATER UTILITY
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Emergency/
Stabilization
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Emergency/
Stabilization
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Emergency/
Stabilization
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Emergency/
Stabilization
RECREATION ACTIVITY
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
STORMWATER/FLOOD MANAGEMENT UTILITY
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
Emergency/
Stabilization
Emergency/
Stabilization
TRANSPORTATION
Uses of Funds per Reserve Policy
OPEN SPACE
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DEBT POLICY
As stated in the Citywide Financial and Management Policies section, debt shall be considered only for capital
purchases/projects and the term of the debt shall not exceed the useful life of the financed asset. Municipal bonds,
interfund loans, equipment leases (with the exception of vehicles) and sale/leaseback agreements are approved
methods for financing capital projects.
DEBT ADMINISTRATION
The following table shows the city’s outstanding debt issuance (in $1,000s) as of December 31, 2018.
Gov't Business Total
General Obligations Payable 18,399$ 5,732$ 24,131$
Pension Bonds Payable 6,675 - 6,675
Revenue Bonds payable - 105,672 105,672
Capital Improvement Bonds 38,387 38,387
Certificates of Participation 38,691 - 38,691
Lease Purchase Revenue Notes Payable 3,478 - 3,478
Promissory Notes - 1,167 1,167
Capital Lease Purchase Agreements 7,610 - 7,610
Subtotal 113,240$ 112,571$ 225,811$
Compensated Absences 10,716$ 1,109$ 11,825$
Retiree Health Care Benefit (OPEB)2,706 381 3,087
Estimated Claims Payable-Risk Mgmt 2,979 - 2,979
Total 129,641$ 114,061$ 243,702$
SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING DEBT
The Combined Schedule of Long-Term Debt Payable and the current debt schedules by fund for 2018-2024 present
more detailed information about the debt position of the city.
The city’s general obligation credit rating has been established as Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service and AA+
by Standard & Poor’s. The city’s revenue bond credit rating has been established as Aa1 by Moody’s Investors
Service and AAA by Standard and Poors. The primary reasons for these high rating levels are the general strength
and diversity of the Boulder economy anchored by a major university; above average income indicators; strong
financial performance and reserve policies; and affordable debt levels.
Under the City Charter, the city’s general obligation bonded debt issuances are subject to a legal limitation based
on 3 percent of total assessed value of real and personal property. None of the city’s outstanding debt is supported
by property taxes. As a result, all bonded debt is considered to be self-supporting and the ratio of net bonded debt
to assessed valuation is zero. The actual calculation of the debt margin is presented in the Computation of Legal
Debt Margin schedule.
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Actual Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
Bonds
General Obligation Waste - Reduction Bonds, Series 2009 - final payment occurs in 2029
Principal 270$ 280$ 290$ 300$ 310$ 320$ 335$
Interest 151 143 134 124 114 101 88
Subtotal 421$ 423$ 424$ 424$ 424$ 421$ 423$
Taxable Pension Obligation - Bonds Series 2010 - final payment occurs in 2030
Principal 395$ 410$ 425$ 440$ 460$ 480$ 500$
Interest 292 278 262 245 227 209 189
Subtotal 687$ 688$ 687$ 685$ 687$ 689$ 689$
General Fund Bonds - Capital Improvement Projects - Bonds Series 2012 - final payment occurs in 2031
Principal 1,945$ 2,000$ 2,080$ 2,165$ 2,250$ 2,340$ 2,435$
Interest 1,389 1,331 1,251 1,168 1,081 991 897
Subtotal 3,334$ 3,331$ 3,331$ 3,333$ 3,331$ 3,331$ 3,332$
Total 4,442$ 4,442$ 4,442$ 4,442$ 4,442$ 4,441$ 4,444$
Bonds
Principal 1,865$ 1,945$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 157 80 - - - - -
Subtotal 2,022$ 2,025$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Principal 1,715$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 69 - - - - - -
Subtotal 1,784$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Principal 440$ 440$ 445$ 455$ 460$ 470$ 480$
Interest 225 216 207 198 189 179 168
Subtotal 665$ 656$ 652$ 653$ 649$ 649$ 648$
Total 4,471$ 2,681$ 652$ 653$ 649$ 649$ 648$
Bonds
Principal 1,475$ 1,500$ 1,535$ 1,565$ 1,595$ 1,625$ 1,660$
Interest 785 756 726 695 664 632 599
Subtotal 2,260$ 2,256$ 2,261$ 2,260$ 2,259$ 2,257$ 2,259$
Principal 1,775$ 1,855$ 1,930$ 2,015$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 303 232 158 81 - - -
Subtotal 2,078$ 2,087$ 2,088$ 2,096$ -$ -$ -$
Principal 2,380$ 1,325$ 2,380$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 153 55 145 - - - -
Subtotal 2,533$ 1,380$ 2,525$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Principal -$ 832$ 1,350$ 1,386$ 1,431$ 1,472$ 1,518$
Interest - 1,571 1,056 1,016 974 931 887
Subtotal -$ 2,403$ 2,406$ 2,402$ 2,405$ 2,403$ 2,405$
Total 6,871$ 8,126$ 9,280$ 6,758$ 4,664$ 4,660$ 4,664$
Fund/Debt Issues
2018-2024 DEBT SERVICE (in $1,000s)
Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds - Series 2011 - final payment occurs in 2021
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds - Series 2018 - final payment occurs in 2038
General
Open Space
Water Utility
Open Space Acquisition Bonds Series 2006 - final payment occurs in 2019
Open Space Acquisition Refunding Bonds Series 2007 - final payment occurs in 2018
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds - Series 2016 - final payment occurs in 2035
Water and Sewer Revenue Ref. Bonds - Series 2007 - final payment occurs in 2019
Open Space Acquisition Bonds Series 2014 - final payment occurs in 2034 - issued October 9, 2014
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Actual Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
Fund/Debt Issues
2018-2024 DEBT SERVICE (in $1,000s)
Bonds
Principal 410$ 420$ 425$ 435$ 445$ 460$ 470$
Interest 268 260 251 243 234 221 207
Subtotal 678$ 680$ 676$ 678$ 679$ 681$ 677$
Principal 455$ 470$ 480$ 495$ 510$ 525$ 540$
Interest 218 204 191 177 162 147 131
Subtotal 673$ 674$ 671$ 672$ 672$ 672$ 671$
Principal 2,150$ 2,250$ 2,350$ 2,450$ 2,575$ 2,705$ 2,820$
Interest 1,012 905 792 675 552 424 288
Subtotal 3,162$ 3,155$ 3,142$ 3,125$ 3,127$ 3,129$ 3,108$
Principal -$ 83$ 135$ 139$ 144$ 148$ 152$
Interest - 158 106 102 98 93 89
Subtotal -$ 241$ 241$ 241$ 242$ 241$ 241$
Total 4,513$ 4,750$ 4,730$ 4,716$ 4,720$ 4,723$ 4,697$
Bonds
Principal 950$ 980$ 1,010$ 1,040$ 1,070$ 1,100$ 1,135$
Interest 640 611 582 551 520 488 455
Subtotal 1,590$ 1,591$ 1,592$ 1,591$ 1,590$ 1,588$ 1,590$
Principal 370$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 11 - - - - - -
Subtotal 381$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total 1,971$ 1,591$ 1,592$ 1,591$ 1,590$ 1,588$ 1,590$
Bonds
Principal 1,005$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 40 - - - - - -
Subtotal 1,045$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Principal 700$ 720$ 740$ 765$ 790$ 820$ -$
Interest 129 115 93 71 48 25 -
Subtotal 829$ 835$ 833$ 836$ 838$ 845$ -$
Total 1,874$ 835$ 833$ 836$ 838$ 845$ -$
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds - Series 2010 - final payment occurs in 2030
Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds - Series 2012 - final payment occurs in 2025
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds - Series 2018 - final payment occurs in 2038
Wastewater Utility
Stormwater/Flood
Downtown Commercial District
CAGID Refunding Bonds Series 2012 - final payment occurs in 2023
Storm Water & Flood Revenue - Bonds Series 2015 - final payment occurs in 2035
Storm Water & Flood Refunding - Bonds Series 2010 - final payment occurs in 2018
CAGID Refunding Bonds Series 2009 - final payment occurs in 2018
Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds - Series 2015 - final payment occurs in 2035
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Actual Approved Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
Fund/Debt Issues
2018-2024 DEBT SERVICE (in $1,000s)
Lease Purchase Revenue Notes
Luchetta Properties, Inc. - final payment occurs in 2020
Principal 60$ 63$ 66$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 9 6 3 - - - -
69$ 69$ 69$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Edward H. Kolb - final payment occurs in 2018
Principal 50$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 2 - - - - - -
52$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Mary E. Vigil - final payment occurs in 2018
Principal 50$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interest 2 - - - - - -
52$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
E.R.T.L. - final payment occurs in 2023
Principal 490$ 506$ 522$ 539$ 557$ 575$ -$
Interest 104 88 71 54 37 19 -
594$ 594$ 593$ 593$ 594$ 594$ -$
Certificates of Participation
Principal 1,485$ 1,530$ 1,575$ 1,625$ 1,670$ 1,725$ 1,780$
Interest 1,338 1,293 1,247 1,200 1,151 1,097 1,041
2,823$ 2,823$ 2,822$ 2,825$ 2,821$ 2,822$ 2,821$
Total 3,590$ 3,486$ 3,484$ 3,418$ 3,415$ 3,416$ 2,821$
Capital Leases
Principal 120$ 126$ 133$ 139$ 146$ 153$ -$
Interest 38 32 26 19 12 5 -
Subtotal 158$ 158$ 159$ 158$ 158$ 158$ -$
Principal 564$ 613$ 665$ 721$ 780$ 843$ 843$
Interest 211 193 172 150 127 101 101
Subtotal 775$ 806$ 837$ 871$ 907$ 944$ 944$
Total 933$ 964$ 996$ 1,029$ 1,065$ 1,102$ 944$
This debt is paid with base rentals transferred from various funds as indicated in the above debt service schedules.
BMPA
Leasing Corp.
2008A-R1
Subtotal
2005C
Subtotal
Energy Efficiency Improvement Project - Phase I with Banc of America Leasing and Capital, LLC
Subtotal
2013A
2008A-R2
Taxable Certificates of Participation - Series 2015 - final payment in 2035
Facilities Asset Management
Subtotal
Subtotal
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Open Space Properties 663$ 2,263$
Subtotal 663$ 2,263$
Facilities Asset Management 964$ 6,187$
Subtotal 964$ 6,187$
Total 1,627$ 8,450$
Represented are all lease/purchase obligations known or predictable at the time of the production of the 2019 budget.
Leasehold Improvements
LEASE-PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS (in $1,000s)
Estimated Amount to
be Expended During
2019
Remaining Lifetime
Obligation 2020 &
Beyond
Item
Real Property
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
$2,416,543 $2,562,746 $2,566,046 $2,498,114 $2,500,706 $2,567,475 $2,599,362 $3,146,952 $3,667,034 $3,722,039
72,496$ 76,882$ 76,981$ 74,943$ 75,021$ 77,024$ 77,981$ 94,409$ 110,011$ 111,661$
Amount of Debt Applicable to Debt Margin
Total bonded
debt 58,410$ 49,683$ 41,747$ 87,242$ 77,024$ 77,981$ 70,793$ 37,071$ 30,806$ 24,416$
Less deductions allowed by law:
Self-supporting
GO bonds 58,410$ 49,683$ 41,747$ 87,242$ 77,024$ 77,981$ 70,793$ 37,071$ 30,806$ 24,416$
Total
Deductions 58,410$ 49,683$ 41,747$ 87,242$ 77,024$ 77,981$ 70,793$ 37,071$ 30,806$ 24,416$
Debt Applied to Debt Margin
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Legal Debt
Margin 72,496$ 76,882$ 76,981$ 74,943$ 75,021$ 77,024$ 77,981$ 94,409$ 110,011$ 111,661$
Note: The total indebtedness of the City, payable solely from the proceeds of ad valorem taxes, shall not exceed 3 percent of assessed value of taxable property in the
municipality. Indebtedness payable in whole or in part from other revenue sources, or is subject to annual appropriations by the Boulder City Council, is not included in this
limitation. (Charter of the City of Boulder, Sec. 97.)
Total Assessed Value (Prior Year Assessed Value for Current Year Collections -
Debt Limit - 3% of Total Assessed Value
COMPUTATION OF LEGAL DEBT MARGIN FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS (in $1,000s)
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