Town Administrator August 5, 2019

Monthly Financials
The June Financial Monthly Report is available! This report, submitted monthly from the Finance Director, includes:

Comments on significant budget variances from the previous year
Details year to date revenues and expenditures
Analyzes key revenue indicators such as sales and property tax, residential and commercial water use fees, wastewater use fees, and residential permit-related revenues
Summarizes pooled cash investments, capital expenditures and estimated financial impact of oil and gas activities

General Fund Highlights in June:

Capital contributions are trending upwards. The Town is 36 percent ahead of budget due to the number of residential permits issued; 346 compared to 336 permits from the same time-frame last year, with a budget of 255 permits. Capital contributions are fees received by various impact funds and the water and wastewater funds.
The Water and Wastewater Fund have significant working capital balances; $54 million and $25 million respectively. These funds are allocated for the water treatment plant expansion, a waterline extension, the Town’s share of the Windy Gap Firming Projects, and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.
A 10 percent increase in capital expenditures compared to 2018 represents the construction of the Erie Parkway Bridge.

June’s 42-page report and others are available on the monthly financial reports webpage.

Emergency Operations Plan
Staff are actively amending the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to enhance Town employee's emergency response capabilities. The plan, originally adopted in 2007, was amended in 2010, and is in need of a refresh, particularly with the recent Emergency Disaster Ordinance adopted this May.

The EOP will be distributed to the Board of Trustees, Mountain View Fire Rescue, school districts, county and government and state agencies, the American Red Cross, volunteer and private organizations and other interested individuals.

In addition to spelling out the activation of Emergency Operation Centers, the plan recognizes the need for residents to self register for mass emergency notifications as landlines become less common. We encourage you to take a minute to subscribe to wireless emergency alerts in your area:

Weld County Emergency Alerts
Boulder County Emergency Alerts

Erie Parkway Bridge

Crews will be worked through the weekend to prepare the roadway for the bridge. The goal is to get Montgomery Street back open by Monday, August 5.

Water Treatment Facility Expansion

Garney Construction is ahead of schedule. They are currently pouring the concrete slab for the floor of the new pre-treatment and starting to set up rebar for the walls.

Silver Safety Award

The Town was recently recognized as a Silver Safety Winner for our water/wastewater facilities by the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association and the Water Environment Federation for the superior commitment to safety as demonstrated in the efforts in protecting the safety and health of employees and performance achievement in 2018.

Police

EPD hosted their first-ever bike rodeo in the Calvary Bible Church parking lot on Saturday, August 3. Approximately 25 kids, ages three to 12 participated.

The children worked on various drills and safe practices with their bicycles. Each child also tested their new or polished skills on the obstacle course.

A special thank you to the event's sponsors: Calvary Bible Church, Foxtrot Bikes, Jax Outdoors, Boulder Community Health, Kona Ice, Boulder Valley School District, Velodrome.

Youth Corps

Thank you to the Boulder County Youth Corps! The crew made a huge positive impact in the community, completing many trail and fence projects.

Summer Camp

That's a wrap! The Parks and Recreation Department hosted another successful summer camp. Thank you to all who joined and contributed to the success.

Economic Development

Hey Erie! Clear your calendar for Thursday, September 5 and take a peek at this local treasure during their 'Bash for Boulder Creek.'

Rep Your Water is a unique apparel company geared towards anglers and hunters - the best part is every purchase supports local conservation....and, what's more, this gem is a recent recipient of the Erie Green Business Certificate! (97 percent of their waste avoids the landfill - with only 5 lbs. of trash every 2 weeks)!