1. Kalamazoo County Government

2.  Budget Forecasting/Five Year Budgets  Sustainable Budget & Financial Practices  Employee Compensation  Innovative Practices

3. Kalamazoo County Government 3 Examples: Mandated Service: Revenue Sharing/Jail Internal Function: Wellness Optional Service: Parks/Trails

4. Kalamazoo County Government Problem:  2 failed jail millage requests  Revenue sharing shift into reserve fund Solution:  Self-imposed austerity program  Dual goals  self-fund jail solution  reduce reliance on uncertain future funding

5. Kalamazoo County Government Problem: Rapidly increasing (double digit) yearly health care costs for employees Solution:  Implemented data-driven measurable program with successful track record from local private sector one- to-one coaching firm.  Instituted 100% self funded health plan; modified benefits to emphasize personal responsibility and prevention.

6. Kalamazoo County Government More healthy, productive and satisfied workforce; with positive impact on their families. The Results:  Nationally recognized best practice program  84% participation  No appreciable increase in Health Care Expenses in last 5 years

7. Kalamazoo County Government The Problem: Budget difficulties in 2004 questioned ability for ongoing funding of Parks (non-mandated service); talk of closing a park that year. The Solution:  Goal established: self-sufficiency in 10 years  Concentrated customer-driven focus  Emphasized community partnerships

8. Kalamazoo County Government The Results: Over the last 5-6 years:  Park Attendance Up 79%  >1 million visitors/year!  Non-tax Park Revenue Up 69% ($439,310)  From 46% General Fund Support to 18%  Nearly $2 million in Endowments  Closer relationships with community partners  Expo Center >300,000 visitors; 12,000 overnights