County Attorney 2024 Budget
Mission Statement and Description
To provide comprehensive legal support to the Board of County Commissioners and all other appointed and elected officials of Mesa County and to prosecute dependency and neglect, mental health, and alcohol cases for the people of the State of Colorado in the best interests of children, citizens, and resources of the County.
The Mesa County Attorney is appointed by the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners and supervises the County Attorney's Office. The County Attorney's Office provides legal advice to the Board and, upon Board approval, represents Mesa County, all elected Mesa County officials, boards, commissions and various County departments. The Office represents the people of the State of Colorado in certain human services proceedings including adult protection, mental health, dependency and neglect, and in other civil matters relating to the Department of Human Services. The Office is responsible for reviewing county contracts, drafting resolutions, ordinances and intergovernmental agreements, as directed by the BOCC, and prosecuting and defending civil lawsuits brought by and against the county. Additionally, the County Attorney prosecutes zoning and building violations.
2024 Goals, Objectives, and Performance Indicators
- Increase land use enforcement efforts.
- Promote and protect County interest.
- Emphasize customer service
| Indicator | 2022 Actual | 2023 Projected | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code enforcement cases filed | 20 | 20 | 25 |
| Implementation of document management system | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| Percent of matters won | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Budget and Staffing
Total Budget
| Fiscal Year | Expenses | Revenues |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Actual | $1,233,887 | $695,857 |
| 2019 Actual | $1,459,430 | $780,679 |
| 2020 Actual | $1,585,967 | $809,520 |
| 2021 Actual | $1,747,062 | $839,997 |
| 2022 Actual | $1,906,640 | $840,770 |
| 2023 Actual | $2,011,559 | $1,121,403 |
| 2024 Adjusted Budget | $2,154,927 | $1,174,845 |
| 2024 Adopted Budget | $2,155,082 | $1,174,845 |
| 2025 Proposed Budget | $2,334,710 | $1,174,845 |
Authorized Staffing Level
2022 Final - 2024 Adopted: 19