To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Trish Muller, CPA, Finance Director
Title
Update of the 2019 Third Quarter Financial Review, Period Ending Sept. 30, 2019
Body
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Executive Summary
The following discussion and financial information reflect the positive financial condition of the Town and highlight the continued focus on strategic priorities established by Town Council. Financial reporting for the Town takes a team effort between Finance, Department Managers and staff. Reporting helps to keep departments apprised of potential revenue shortages that could trigger spending reductions and deferrals.
As demonstrated by the following information, departments continue effective and responsible management of the Town’s finances while working towards accomplishing community priorities. The overall financial position of the Town remains positive with all funds on track for the year.
• General Fund revenue was 4 percent over budget and expenditures were 8 percent under budget through the third quarter of 2019. Expenditures are estimated to be about 3 percent under budget at the end of the year
• Capital expenditures make up 44 percent, or $149 million, of the amended 2019 budget for the Town; of this, $51 million has been expended at this point in the year
• Development in Castle Rock included permitting for 696 single family and 14 multi-family units as well as 36 commercial projects through September 30th
The financial information in this report includes:
• Highlights of year-to-date revenue and expenditures including financial summaries by major category for each Town fund
• Status updates related to community priorities
• Discussion and financial summaries by major category for each fund included in the Town’s financial information
• The 2019 year to date budget information has been adjusted to more accurately reflect seasonal variability
• Incorporation of the first and second amendments to the 2019 Budget as approved by Town Council. The third amendment to the 2019 Budget is also included, but is pending final Council approval
• Year-end estimates for Town funds which were updated in the third quarter
Proposed Motion
This memo is intended for discussion purposes only.
Attachments
Attachment A: 2019 Third Quarter Financial Reports
• Schedule A - General Fund
• Schedule B - Development Services Fund
• Schedule C - Water Fund
• Schedule D - Water Resources Fund
• Schedule E - Stormwater Fund
• Schedule F - Wastewater Fund
• Schedule G - Transportation Fund
• Schedule H - Transportation Capital Projects Fund
• Schedule I - Fleet Services Fund
• Schedule J - Fire Capital Fund
• Schedule K - Police Capital Fund
• Schedule L - Police Forfeiture Fund
• Schedule M - Parks and Recreation Capital Fund
• Schedule N - Conservation Trust Fund
• Schedule O - Community Center Fund
• Schedule P - Golf Course Fund
• Schedule Q - Economic Development Fund
• Schedule R - Downtown Development TIF Fund
• Schedule S - Philip S. Miller Trust Fund
• Schedule T - Special Events Fund
• Schedule U - Public Art Fund
• Schedule V - Municipal Facilities Capital Fund
• Schedule W - General Long Term Planning Fund
• Schedule X - Employee Benefits Fund
• Schedule Y - Townwide Summary
Attachment B: Sales Tax Collections by Category and Geographical Area
Attachment C: Investment Summary