B E R N A L I L L O C O U N T Y B U D G E T I N B R I E F

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“We’re More Than You Think”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Message from the County Manager ............................................................2

How is Bernalillo County Governed? ..............................................................3

How is Bernalillo County Structured? .............................................................5

How Does the County Generate Revenue? ....................................................7

How Does the County Spend Its Budget? .......................................................8

Where Does the Money Come From? ............................................................9

How Does the County Spend its Operational Budget? .................................10

Your Property Tax Dollars at Work ...............................................................11

Total Budget by Functional Area ..................................................................15

General Government ....................................................................................16

Public Safety .................................................................................................17

Housing, Health, and Welfare ......................................................................18

Culture and Recreation ................................................................................19

Public Works ................................................................................................20

Capital and Debt Service ..............................................................................21

Budget and Accounting Staff and Key Contacts ...........................................22

Bernalillo County operates on a biennial budget cycle that begins in July of every odd fiscal year. In that

fiscal year, the county publishes its Biennial Budget Book. Prior to

each biennium, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

approves and adopts the first fiscal year’s budget. They also

approve the second fiscal year’s budget as a plan. By the middle of

the first year, the second year is updated and requires BCC

approval before formal adoption. In September of the first quarter

of each fiscal year, the BCC approves and adopts adjustments to

the base budget that was approved in April. These “September”

adjustments are incorporated into the current fiscal year’s budget.

This Budget in Brief highlights the county’s organizational structure

and fiscal plan for FY19. Additionally, it consists of summarized

data that can be used as a quick reference guide. More detailed

information is available in the FY19/FY20 Biennial Budget Book and on the county’s website.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNTY MANAGER

To The Residents of Bernalillo County:

I am pleased to present the Board of County Commissioners’ adopted budget for fiscal year 2019 (FY19) with September adjustments to true up to the 2018 fiscal year ending balances. This Budget in Brief (BIB) provides a cursory overview of the overall plan for allocating resources to confront our county’s most difficult social challenges while building a foundation for future progress through a wide array of proven programs and services. At its heart, this budget’s essential mission is this: investing in our employ-ees, and improve the quality of life for all county residents, particularly those struggling on the margins of society.

The BIB includes summary information highlighting the critical decisions made during the county’s annual financial and

operational planning process, expressed in terms of the original and adjusted budget. The complete budget document is available on our website

The FY19 adjusted budget is $713.5 million consisting of $338.1 million in the general fund and $375.4 million in non-

general fund funds. This budget balances revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year and conforms to the State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) requirements in section 6-6-2 NMSA 1978. Likewise, both our DFA ($84.9 million) and revenue/operating stabilization ($17.1 million) reserves remain whole at three months and five percent of our operating budg-et, respectively.

Bernalillo County’s reputation for financial responsibility is such that we have maintained the prestigious triple-A bond

ratings from S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s Investors Service on our general obligation and gross receipts tax reve-nue bonds. These ratings represent the highest quality credit and allow the county to maintain relatively lower borrowing rates and is shared by only about three dozen other counties in the nation.

In addition to demonstrated credit worthiness, our astute financial management practices have been recognized by na-

tional organizations such as the National Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for our budget documents and financial statements. We have received the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” for the 18th consecutive year for the last biennial budget.

This budget advances key priorities of the Board of County Commissioners, providing funding to fight homelessness, to

enrich the lives of children, to expand health services, and to create jobs. The budget also incorporates funding for investing in criminal justice reforms through diversion, wrap-around services and innovation, including allocations for supportive housing and intensive case management services and other behavioral health programs and initiatives to reduce recidivism.

The county has a full commitment to transparency, innovation, service, and performance excellence. We are incorporating

the Malcolm Baldrige framework as another tool to achieve performance excellence creating a more efficient, strategy-driven county and to balance the provision of excellent and innovative services with the principals of good stewardship on behalf of our residents. The county received the “Certificate of Distinction in Performance Management” from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in 2017 and 2018. Bernalillo County was among 15 jurisdictions receiving the certificate and one of 58 recognized overall.

We hope you find this document helpful. We are proud of Bernalillo County’s tradition of teamwork, integrity, creativity

and collaboration with our county elected officials. We would appreciate any feedback regarding the format, the information in-cluded, and suggestions for future editions.

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HOW IS BERNALILLO

Debbie O’ Malley MEMBER

District One

Steven Quezada CHAIR

District Two

Maggie Hart Stebbins MEMBER

District Three

Lonnie C. Talbert VICE CHAIR District Four

James E. Smith MEMBER

District Five

Commissioners direct and evaluate the appointed positions of County Manager, County Attorney and Fire Chief, negotiate contracts, bargain with labor organizations, enact policies to deliver public services, and appoint residents to county advisory committees, boards, and commissions, as well as enact ordinances that have the force of law.

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COUNTY GOVERNED?

Probate Judge

Constitutionally mandated court of

limited jurisdiction that exists to

probate estates of deceased

persons in a more expeditious and

cost-effective manner then would

be possible through the district

court.

Sheriff

Protects life and property;

resolves conflicts; creates and

maintains a feeling of security in

the community; proactively

reduces the opportunities for the

commission of crime; identifies,

apprehends, and prosecutes

offenders of laws; and preserves

the peace.

Adheres to the laws enacted by

the New Mexico Legislature to

accurately and impartially value

property in Bernalillo County

within the timelines set forth in

the New Mexico Property Tax

Statutes, and in accordance with

the New Mexico State

Constitution.

Assessor

Treasurer

Acts as the bank for Bernalillo

County; invests all revenue received

by Bernalillo County in accordance

with state law, adhering to the

prudent person rule of safety,

liquidity, and yield; collects and

distributes property taxes in

accordance with state laws.

Clerk Conducts federal, state, county,

and school board elections in

Bernalillo County in compliance

with federal and state laws, and

assists the City of Albuquerque and

villages in the County with their

elections; maintains and archives

duly acknowledged documents

recorded in the Bernalillo County

Clerk's Office.

Judge Willow Parks Probate Judge

Tanya Giddings Assessor

Manny Gonzalez III Sheriff

Linda Stover Clerk

Nancy M. Bearce Treasurer

Elected officials are elected by the voting public and serve four-year terms. They independently administer their offices with administrative and budgetary support from the County Manager’s Office and County Commission.

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HOW IS BERNALILLO

Citizens of Bernalillo County

Commissioners

Vincent C. Murphy

Deputy County Manager Community Services Division

Animal Care Services Communication Services Housing Parks and Recreation Planning and

Development Services Office of Community

Engagement and Outreach

Office of Senior and Social Services

Lisaion to Clerk, Probate Judge, and ABC

Shirley Ragin

Deputy County Manager Finance Division

Accounting and Budget

Business Improvement

and Performance Office

Information Technology

Liaison to Assessor and

Treasurer

Lisa Sedillo-White

Deputy County Manager General Services Division

Constituent and Support

Services

Procurement and

Business Services

Risk Management

Real Estate/Right of Way

Unclaimed Indigent

Cremation Program

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COUNTY STRUCTURED? HOW IS BERNALILLO

County Manager Julie Morgas Baca

Human Resources Legal Compliance Office for

Code of Conduct Economic Development Behavioral Health

Roger A. Paul

Deputy County Manager Public Works Division

Facilities and Fleet

Management

Operations and

Maintenance

Solid Waste and

Diversified Services

Technical Services

Greg Perez

Chief Fire and Rescue

Emergency

Communications

Office of Homeland

Security and

Emergency

Management

Youth Services Center

Liaison to Sheriff

Greg Rees

Chief Metropolitan Detention Center

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HOW DOES THE COUNTY GENERATE THE REVENUE TO SUPPORT ITS ANNUAL BUDGET?

Bernalillo County provides public safety, judicial activities, infrastructure, road maintenance, solid waste, economic de-velopment, social services, and parks and recreation programs for its residents. The county budget has six fund types which designate money for specific purposes. The General Fund is the county’s primary operating fund. The majority of this funding comes from property tax and gross receipts tax (GRT). The general fund will account for resources traditionally associated with government. Beginning in fiscal year 2018 the county began a new sub-fund to the general fund to collect an enacted 1/16 GRT specifically for public safety initiatives. In fiscal year 2019 the county started a new sub-fund to keep its road revenues and expenditures separate from other general fund transactions. The Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are legally restricted to ex-penditure for specific purposes. These sources include taxes, state and federal grants and other sources. Beginning in fiscal year 2016, the county began a new special revenue fund to collect an enacted hold harmless GRT specifically for behavioral health initiatives. The Capital Funds are to be used for the acquisition or construction of capital facilities or land. A capital project is a project that helps maintain or improve a county asset, often called infrastructure. It is new construction, expansion, renovation, or replacement project for an existing facility or facilities. The Debt Service Funds include the general obligation bond series (GO) which funds the capital improvements for the county. The GO Bonds are self-imposed by the voters on all taxable property within the county. The debt service funds also include the GRT bond series. The bonds are special limited obligations of the county payable solely from net pledged revenues (gross receipts taxes). The Enterprise Funds are utilized to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to a private business enterprise. The intent of the governing body is that the costs of providing services on a continuing basis be financed or recovered primarily through user charges. The Internal Service Funds capture revenue and expense for the health self-insurance and risk management programs. The risk management fund is used to account for goods or services given to one department by another on a cost reimbursement basis. The types of coverage reimbursed to the internal service fund include automobile insurance, jail liability, property insurance, and

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HOW DOES THE COUNTY SPEND ITS BUDGET? Departments serve the community by providing specific services to enhance and protect Bernalillo County citizen’s quality of life.

The Bernalillo County total adjusted budget is $713.5 million for fiscal year 2019, of which the general fund comprises 47.4

percent. The non-general fund consists of restricted funds that are used for specific purposes. For example, the assessor has a

valuation fund that is to be used for developing valuations per state statute. Capital construction funds have already been

distributed to the departments responsible for the completion of agreed upon projects. The capital funds are managed by multiple

departments from Finance, Community Services, Public Safety and Public Works divisions. The following listing shows the funds

within the county’s fiscal year 2019 budget for each department and the number of permanent employees (full-time and part-

time) within that department.

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WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?

Steps in the Budget Process The county operates on a biennial budget cycle in which it plans for two years per cycle. The biennial budget for fiscal years 2019

and 2020 was presented to the Bernalillo County Commission for approval on April 10, 2018, with fiscal year 2019 formally

approved and fiscal year 2020 adopted as a plan. During fiscal year 2018, the Budget Office worked with departments to identify

any changes to the fiscal year 2019 budget from fiscal year 2018. These changes were incorporated into the fiscal year 2019

budget and presented to the BCC for approval on April 10, 2018. Adjustments to the fiscal year 2019 budget were approved on

September 25, 2018.

The general fund captures revenues from

property and gross receipts taxes and other non-

major revenue sources that are not designated for

special purposes. The county’s two major sources

of general fund revenues are from property taxes

and gross receipts taxes (GRT), which comprise 45

percent and 49 percent of the general fund

revenue respectively.

The following waterfall chart for the

general fund revenue base budget

shows the way sequentially introduced

changes in revenue sources help the

county determine the expected changes

in its base budget from fiscal year 2018

to fiscal year 2019. Starting at the fiscal

year 2018 base budget of $282.3 million,

forecasted decreases in reimburse-

ments and charges for services along

with increases in miscellaneous income,

investment income, licenses and per-

mits, property tax income and gross

receipt taxes income grew the base rev-

enue to $293.3 million. Adjustments in

September included $44.8 million fund

balance appropriations which increased

the budget to $338.1 million.

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HOW DOES THE COUNTY SPEND ITS OPERATIONAL BUDGET?

General fund expenditures typically include salary and operating expenditures for a majority of county departments. They are funded from the revenues generated by property taxes and gross receipts tax.

The following general fund expenditure base budget waterfall chart shows that expected increases in Finance, Public Safety, Public

Works, Community Services, General Services, and debt totaling $28.6 million, along with anticipated decreases in County

Manager and General County totaling $17.6 million, which will increase the fiscal year 2019 base budget to $293.3 million from

$282.3 million in fiscal year 2018. Fund balance appropriations of $44.8 million were made during September adjustments bringing

the total budget for fiscal year 2019 to $338.1 million. The main reason for the increase is due to two gross receipts tax

enactments that went into effect July 1, 2017, which will be collected for a full 12 months versus the 10 months collected in fiscal

year 2018 due to the two month distribution lag with new GRT.

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YOUR PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS AT WORK

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YOUR PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS AT WORK

BERNALILLO COUNTY’S SHARE OF PROPERTY

TAX FUNDING

OTHER FUNDING SOURCES

(e.g. GRT, GRANTS, FEE INCOME, ETC..)

COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET

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BERNALILLO COUNTY SERVICES

CAPITAL AND DEBT SERVICE: 4 cents PUBLIC SAFETY: 54 cents

CAPITAL PROJECTS are substantial, non-recurring expendi-tures for physical improvements to county properties and infrastructure with a useful life of 10 years or more. They rep-resent a public investment in infrastructure. CASH TRANSFERS repay debt service for county-owned facili-ties such as the courthouse and jail. DEBT ON CAPITAL: 1 cents

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES provides programs, ser-vices and activities to reduce the incidence of DWI related fatalities, and re-duce the impact of alcoholism, alcohol abuse, drug dependence and drug abuse within Bernalillo County; improves residents’ lives and the public’s safety by strategically evaluating and enhancing resources for mental health and substance abuse treatment. ANIMAL CARE issues animal licenses, permits and investigates animal con-cerns. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS handles all 911 and other calls for service and dispatches emergency services when necessary. FIRE and RESCUE provides fire protection, special operations and EMS. OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OHSEM) coordinates effective use of county, state and federal resources to protect the lives and health of Bernalillo County citizens and visitors from the effects of natural or human-caused disasters, including acts of terrorism. YOUTH SERVICES CENTER (YSC) protects community from youth placed in our custody as well as providing safe alternatives for community supervision. SHERIFF protects life and property; resolves conflict; creates and maintains security in the community, proactively reducing crime, identifying and appre-hending offenders of the law, and preserving the peace. METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER (MDC) protects the public and pro-vides a safe and secure environment for both inmates and staff.

PUBLIC WORKS: 14 cents

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT plans, constructs, designs, renovates and equips buildings.

FLEET FACILITIES provides facility maintenance and vehicle repair services. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE maintains roadway-related traffic control devices, repairs streets, and provides street cleaning and storm drainage. Solid Waste and Diversifies Ser-vices performs graffiti removal, provides call center support, and emergency planning. TECHNICAL SERVICES designs and builds civil infrastructure, plans and develops public infrastructure, and reviews and approves private development requests throughout Bernalillo County.

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Note: The following breakdown is general fund original budget. The carryovers and other adjust-

ments reported throughout this documents are not included on this report, pages 13 and 14.

BERNALILLO COUNTY SERVICES

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES : 6 cents FINANCE: 9 cents

CONSTITUENT SUPPORT SERVICES provides support to coun-ty residents and internal departments by serving as a single point-of-contact; provides internal printing and graphic ser-vices, along with the professional fabrication of traffic signage and the creation of promotional signage for county events. PROCUREMENT and BUSINESS SERVICES ensures all purchas-es are made in accordance with state and federal laws, regula-tions, and ordinances and are obtained at the best value max-imizing the use of public funds. REAL ESTATE/RIGHT-OF-WAY ensures that real estate and right-of-way preservation activities, related to acquisition and disposition, are in compliance with local/state/federal laws and regulations in order to support and advance the county’s long-range plans. RISK MANAGEMENT administers and enforces safety policies, provides OSHA training, manages insurance claims and liability issues.

ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET provide timely and accurate financial reporting to the public, elected officials, and county departments; produce and manage the budget. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OFFICE provides an integrat-ed approach to organizational performance management and promotes and supports organizational learning. COUNTY ASSESSOR calculates the taxable values for over 280,000 proper-ties in Bernalillo County that account for half of the property taxes collected in the state. COUNTY TREASURER is the banker for the county and is responsible for investments and the collection and distribution of property taxes for the county, as well as other governmental and school entities. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY provides technology services and support; maintains technical equipment and software; and upgrades, develops and implements new technology.

COMMUNITY SERVICES: 10 cents GOVERNMENT SERVICES: 3 cents

ABC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS provide health and quality of life initiatives for Bernalillo County residents to improve economic well-being, education, health, and family and community de-velopment. COUNTY CLERK conducts elections, registers voters, and maintains voter rolls and public records.

COURT OF WILLS, ESTATE, AND PROBATE probates the es-tates of deceased persons, provides information about county services, hosts and highlights community events, and educates the public about the probate process. HOUSING administers federal housing and economic devel-opment dollars for low and moderate income individuals. OFFICE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES works to improve the health and quality of life in Bernalillo County through coali-tion building, health assessment and planning, and convening community action.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES communicates activities of Ber-nalillo County to its citizens.

PARKS AND RECREATION provides community recreation services, aquatics, park maintenance and capital development, sports and fitness, youth and senior citizens’ centers. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES administers the county’s building, zoning, planning, subdivision, and business registrations; impact fees; street names; and other develop-ment-related regulations.

COMMISSION DISTRICTS 1 – 5 are represented by the Board of County Com-missioners who support county government’s efforts to improve the quality of life for residents, make local government more effective and efficient, and protect the interests of its citizens. COUNTY MANAGER coordinates all county government operations and other activities as specified by federal, state and local law, and as directed by the Board of County Commissioners. CITY CONTRACTS represents contractual services with the city such as ani-mal care, library, and transit services. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT creates jobs by growing and developing sustain-able and successful businesses in Bernalillo County; enhances the quality of life through arts, community outreach, and cultural events.

GENERAL COUNTY provides for countywide services and emergency contin-gency funding. HUMAN RESOURCES performs recruiting and maintenance of county com-pliance with employment, labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

LEGAL provides legal services and represents the county on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Section 36-1-19 NMSA and facili-tates legal compliance and guidance/training to county employees, elected officials, or the public, concerning issues related to the Code of Conduct, and ethical decision making.

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TOTAL BUDGET BY FUNCTIONAL AREA–ALL FUNDS

While the general fund component of the Bernalillo County budget supports basic, operational needs, the total county budget supports capital needs such as infrastructure, roads, and new or remodeled facilities. As illustrated on page 7 of this document, the county uses a variety of sources beyond taxes to fund its needs. Funding of county programs can span multiple functional areas; for instance, funding for the Metropolitan Detention Center is found in the public safety, capital and debt service, and housing, health and welfare functional areas. The above chart shows the percentage of expenses allocated to each area. The information below and the following pages summarize the composition of each functional area and discuss how the county’s total budget is utilized by various functions to provide key services to Bernalillo County citizens.

General Government

22.4% Funds utilized by this area are used for local government

operations.

Housing, Health and Welfare

7.1% Funds dedicated to this functional area ensure residents

live in a healthy, well-planned environment with access to

affordable housing opportunities.

Public Safety

31.0% This functional area includes countywide funding

dedicated to keeping residents safe by providing fire protection

services, law enforcement, adult and juvenile detention centers,

animal care services, and mental and substance abuse

programming.

Culture and Recreation

2.9% This functional area provides opportunities for residents to

engage in recreational programming along with providing

environmental and cultural awareness.

Public Works

6.8% This functional area includes countywide funding

dedicated to the development and maintenance of public

infrastructure.

Capital and Debt Service

27.5% This functional area includes funding used for the

acquisition or construction of facilities or land. Funds are also

used to pay off any outstanding county debt.

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GENERAL GOVERNMENT General Government represents 22.4 percent of the total county budget and consists of the County Commission, County Manager, Legal department, Human Resources, Economic Development, Information Technology, Accounting and Budget, Business Improvement and Performance Office, Procurement and Business Services, Risk Management, Right of Way, Constituent and Support Services, Treasurer, Assessor, Planning and Development, County Clerk, and Court of Wills, Estate, and Probate.

PROJECTS and INITIATIVES

Constituent and Support Services is partnering with several other departments to establish a “One Stop Shop” in the newly acquired Alvarado Square. This will improve the customer experience and streamline efficiencies.

Risk Management is exploring options for risk information management system, which will provide a more efficient tool for claims, safety, analytics and other data management. The Records Management Program is focusing on all aspects of records in order to prepare departments for the transition to Alvarado Square through reducing unnecessary cost and risks related to unmanaged and legacy records. The program is working towards completing the records inventory, in addition to developing tools that will assist the departments during and long after the inventory process.

Procurement and Business Services will work on submitting an application to the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing for Outstanding Agency Accreditation (OAA) award that recognized agencies for Public Procurement Excellence. The accreditation is valid for a period of three years.

Human Resources is in the process of finalizing all the InProcess software mapping for the HR FMLA and Military Leave.

Legal department is monitoring and advocating on check out audits with three court experts, next compliance. Settlements for class action laws continue to improve.

County Manager continues planning the county’s physical consolidation of many functions and departments into the Alvarado Square property, including the first-ever design-build procurement for an architect, engineering, and contractor team to implement needed renovations to the building.

Commissioners department is continuing the use and expansion of the Boards and Commissions module in MinuteTraq, this application allows all BCC appointed Boards and Commissions and BCC participatory boards to be reflected on the agenda portal to include agendas, minutes, members and past members, doing so allows for continued transparency and government accountability.

The County Clerk will develop a voter outreach program to include information via website, videos, events and advertisements to educate the public on the importance of registering to vote and participation.

Accounting and Budget department will continue working with departments on previously developed long range planning as well as refine and update replacement schedules for fleet, building maintenance, Alvarado Square and IT.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Public Safety represents 31.0 percent of the total county budget and consists of Emergency Communications, Fire and Rescue, Sheriff, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and the Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers.

PROJECTS and INITIATIVES

The Youth Services Center will be performing a camera upgrade of the entire facility and anticipate to complete the federally required Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audit in fiscal year 2019.

Emergency Communications is anticipating a complete upgrade to the fire alerting system.

Fire and Rescue will be purchasing a new fire engine utilizing public safety tax as well as a rescue unit. Fire and Rescue has also begun research on automated gurneys for EMS. Additionally, they are working with Emergency Communications to purchase a new emergency fire alerting system, which they hope to have purchased by June 2019.

Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OHSEM) will be doing a comprehensive review and updating the county’s emergency operation plan to include all of the support annexes. In addition, OHSEM will focus on conducting exercises involving different scenarios in county owned facilities. Also, conducting public outreach for major events including the State Fair and Balloon Fiesta. Work with private sector partners such as Live Nation and other organizations that have events that draw large amounts of people to conduct training and exercises designed to work with first responders to protect citizens of the county.

The Sheriff’s Office will work to fully staff and implement the Records Management System (RMS), replace the department’s mobile data terminals, conduct the second academy class to meet manning requirements, begin to research options for a new Sheriff’s Office multi-purpose public safety facility and plan for the development of a new substation in the NE Heights of Albuquerque.

MDC continues to resolve the McClendon Class Action Lawsuit. The 2016 McClendon Settlement Agreement is working towards compliance and sustained compliance in the Federal Monitor’s directions in the three Check-Out Audit Agreements: Population Control, Mental Health and Medical. MDC has seen substantial improvement in receiving compliance in many of the provisions in each Check-Out Agreement. MDC is on-track to achieving the goal of complete compliance and sustainability within the next five years.

Department of Behavioral Health Services will continue to improve behavioral health outcomes and reduce the incidence of DWI in Bernalillo County through innovative, cohesive and measurable programs, treatment services and supports aimed at preventing the incidence of crisis and substance use disorder through various services. These services include DWI Enforcement, Prevention, Housing, Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Alternative Sentencing, Crisis Services and Community Support Services.

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HOUSING, HEALTH, and WELFARE Housing, Health and Welfare represents 7.1 percent of the total county budget and supports the goal that “Bernalillo County residents live in a healthy, well-planned environment and have access to affordable housing opportunities.”

PROJECTS and INITIATIVES

The Office of Health and Senior Services desires to improve the quality of life by improving access to programs and services, and by utilizing and leveraging available resources.

The Housing department provides a variety of programs such as assisted housing, public housing, homeownership, home rehabilitation and self-sufficiency.

The unclaimed and indigent cremation program provides a deserved, lawful, proper and dignified manner of disposition for the decedent residents who are indigent or unclaimed.

Funding for health care related programs are supported such as psychiatric observations for the youth detention center and the nurse advice hotline, as well as providing office and building facilities for the state health department.

The county partners with community groups and government agencies to deliver primary medical and dental care for residents who qualify as medically indigent.

Enforce local, state, and federal codes for permitting and enforcing well and wastewaters ordinances, overseeing the county’s water conservation, and compliance with our federal storm water quality through assessment and monitoring.

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CULTURE and RECREATION Culture and Recreation represents 2.9 percent of the total county budget and supports the goal that “opportunities for recreation, environmental and cultural awareness are available to Bernalillo County residents.”

PROJECTS and INITIATIVES

Parks and Recreation promotes healthy lifestyles with opportunities for positive experiences through the concept of “life centers” which includes recreational activities, fitness centers and programs, sports leagues, numerous community events, park and open space properties, and senior citizen services and meal programs.

Funding is provided to support an array of quality social service programs and community events with a focus on improving the quality of life for low and moderate income residents of Bernalillo County.

Educate the community through an ongoing celebration of the arts and cultural resources.

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PUBLIC WORKS Public Works represents 6.8 percent of the total county budget and consists of Technical Services, Operations and Maintenance, Solid Waste, Capital Improvement Program, and Fleet and Facilities Management.

PROJECTS and INITIATIVES

Design and Construct the upgrade of the Ortega lift station.

Fiber Optic installation on Paseo del Norte from Rio Grande to I-25.

Barcelona Storm Drain Phase two from Joe Sanchez Road to Isleta Drain to begin.

Fiber Optic installation on Bridge Blvd. from Goff to La Vega.

The county continues work on the Bridge Corridor. The current phase will reconstruct Bridge Blvd. from Coors to Isleta Blvd. which has design completed and will be advertised for bidding in early December 2018 with construction expected to begin in February 2019.

The Sunport Boulevard Extension from I-25 to Broadway and the Woodward Reconstruction project are in the final stages of the Environmental Review Process with the completion of the Environmental Assessment and the submission of the Public Involvement Input Synopsis. If final approval is given by the FHWA these two projects are expected to complete final design by late summer 2019 and be in construction by late fall or early winter 2019.

The County and Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) completed the South Valley Drinking Project, Phase 7B, with the installation of water distribution lines and service connections in the Los Padillas area of the South Valley. The County and the ABCWUA in coming year will be working together to identify additional funding to complete the remainder of work in Phase seven.

Undertake the design and renovation of Alvarado Square.

Construct, remodel, and maintain county-owned buildings/facilities and equipment in a professional, timely, efficient, effective and safe manner.

Provide full service maintenance and repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, and Sheriff’s department and Fire department fleets.

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CAPITAL and DEBT SERVICE Capital and Debt Service represents 27.5 percent of the total county budget.

CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS The Capital Improvement Program informs management and the public on the county’s future capital needs. Capital project funds are used for the acquisition or construction of capital facilities and land. Capital projects maintain or improve county assets, such as its infrastructure, fleet and buildings. It can be a new construction, expansion, renovation, or replacement project for an existing facility or a purchase of major equipment. Capital projects and debt service represent 27.5 percent of the total county budget. The capital project funds are:

Capital Construction Fund: Funding received from bond proceeds of gross receipt tax revenue bonds and general obligation bonds. General obligation bond funds finance major capital construction. Gross receipt tax revenue bond funds finance specific major capital construction projects.

Library Fund: Funding that finances the acquisition of library books and library resources. Financing is provided by proceeds from general obligation bonds and earnings from the investment of those monies.

Impact Fees Fund: Funding received from impact fees charged to developers. Impact Fees are restricted to use on infrastructure improvements that address the needs of new development.

Open Space Fund: Funding that finances open space projects and the acquisition of open space properties. Funds are acquired via mill levy. Bernalillo County’s imposed tax rate for tax year 2018, adjusted for yield control, is 12.224 mills including the current levy of 0.20 mills to fund its open space projects.

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Debt service funds include the general obligation and gross receipts tax bond series. The county currently has 16 outstanding general obligation and seven outstanding gross receipts tax bonds.

General Obligation Bond Series: Primarily fund capital improvements for the county, and are self-imposed by the voters on all taxable property within the county.

Gross Receipt Tax Bond Series: Also known as revenue bonds. The gross receipt tax bond series are supported by gross receipt taxes. The bonds are special limited obligations of the county, payable solely from net pledged revenues.

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ACCOUNTING and BUDGET DEPARTMENT

Shirley Ragin – Deputy County Manager for Finance – (505) 468-7308

Pamela Moon – Accounting and Budget Director – (505) 468-1407

BUDGET OFFICE Jennifer Gallegos ....................... (505) 468-7312

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATION Jackie Sanchez (505) 468-1401

Amber Bonesteel Dana Sanchez Kevin Noel Stephanie Sanchez Carlos Sanchez Justin Salazar Mario Ruiz Crystal Trujillo Veronica Vigil Steimle PAYROLL OFFICE Bridgette Long………………………….(505) 468-1444 Angelic Garcia Cindy Keaveny Elouise Zamora

Amanda Montoya Anthony Infantino Brandy Pacheco Martinez Cindy Torres David Montoya David Trujillo Dawn Lafleur Jennifer Galindo Leroy C’ de Baca Leticia Carreon Lucy White Marilyn Sanchez Martin Gallegos Nataliya Rubinchik Richard Harding Richard Sena Trudy McGregor Victor Martinez

(Names in bold are key contacts)

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