As assessed valuations are bringing 2011’s diminishing tax revenue stream into sharp focus, Garfield County will see a drop in combined oil and gas production and property tax revenue averaging about 35%. While Garfield County revenues will take a serious hit to the bottom line, prior planning and foresight have helped the county prepare for this day. Financial stability was the first priority Ed Green was tasked with when he stepped into the role of county manager a dozen years ago. The BOCC 12 years ago foresaw a need to build fund balance, and so Green put his mind to