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Chelan County Faces Financial ChallengesFrom 2005 until the middle of 2008, Chelan County operated under a strong economic environment which enabled growth of both revenues and expenditures. However, when the economy turned downward at the end of 2008, the strong revenues failed, leaving our expenditures exposed. The result of this drop in revenues caused most county funds, including the general fund, to operate with smaller cash balances than they have in the past. Less cash directly impacts investment interest revenue and the ability to cover payroll without having to borrow from other funds. In anticipation of these financial problems, general fund departments were required to reduce their expenditures by 2.5% (approximately $600,000 in total) during the firstquarter of 2009. Due to a sudden drop in revenue collection during April and May of this year, the general fund is currently projected to end the year losing over $1 million. If this occurs, the general fund will have to borrow cash to meet payroll each month. The fact is that we cannot sustain this practice for extended periods of time, so further cuts are inevitable. The longer we go before cuts are made, the bigger the cuts will have to be. Needless to say, the county is facing tough decisions of what county functions are required, what service levels are required, and how these functions will be funded. Stay tuned… monthly financial reports can be accessed at: http://co.chelan.wa.us/ad/ada_financial.htm Brad Posenjak, Financial Director, Auditor Office. Stormwater HotlineStormwater is runoff from rain and snow storms. A system of gutters, ditches and storm drains collect the runoff and discharge it into local rivers and streams. Stormwater becomes a source of water pollution when oil, trash or other contaminants are dumped into gutters and storm drains. To report a spill or stormwater concern in the greater Wenatchee area, please call one of the following numbers: Chelan Douglas Trends!
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County Comprehensive Plan - Transporation Element and County Wide Transportation Plan Chelan County is updating the Transportation Element of the Chelan County Comprehensive Plan, which was initially developed in 2000. The growing population and changing nature of the regional economy requires us to realign our transportation needs with current and projected land use patterns. The 20-year plan will identify needed improvements to the county’s roadways, bridges, bike, pedestrian, aviation and rail facilities. As required by the Growth Management Act, a prioritized transportation project list, financing strategies and implementation measures will be included in the plan. A New Stormwater Management Program & Utility in the Greater Wenatchee Area of Unincorporated Chelan CountyOver the last year, Chelan County and a Citizens Task Force have been evaluating options for addressing stormwater management needs within a service area encompassing unincorporated Chelan County around the city of Wenatchee. The proposed service area does not include properties within the city of Wenatchee, and therefore is a relatively small area, but because of the recent development densities, pace of growth, and increasing concerns about water quality in our rivers, action is now required. After investigating the most effective stormwater management approaches and comparing those to current practices in Chelan County, it was clear that we have been struggling for years to meet full-time stormwater needs with a part-time funding source. When it comes to funding these needs, all developed properties in the service area including residents, businesses, churches, and schools need to be in this together. Chelan County and the Citizens Task Force have developed a funding structure to reflect everybody’s contribution of runoff to or benefit from the stormwater system. A stormwater utility fee has been determined to be the best way to meet this goal. Click here for additional information. |
Special InterestsRenovation for Prosecutor Office
Chelan County Regional Justice Center Mechanical and Electrical Building Systems Replacement invitation to bid
Chelan County Veterans' Program Recording Department
Development Road StandardsResolution 2008-130 Title 15.30, approved August 26, 2008 Online Mapping ArcGIS Server
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