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Conduct a noticed/published hearing to consider adoption of the FY2025/26 Recommended Budget which includes the following informational and action items:
a) County Administrator's presentation of the FY2025/26 Recommended and Supplemental Budget
b) Recommendations for consideration and action regarding the FY2025/26 Recommended Budget and Supplemental Budget documents, including technical adjustments proposed at this hearing
c) Receive Public Comment of the FY2025/26 Recommended Budget
d) Selection of budget units for discussion and Board of Supervisors members' comments
e) Board discussion of budget units selected for discussion by functional area
f) Continue FY2025/26 Recommended Budget Hearings as needed until conclusion
g) Receive final Public Comment of the FY2025/26 Recommended Budget
h) Adopt the Budget and Position Resolutions for FY2025/26 and other recommendations included in the Recommended Budget, Supplemental Budget and technical adjustments or other modifications arising from the Board budget hearings
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Published Notice Required? Yes __X__ No _ _
Public Hearing Required? Yes __X__ No _ _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The FY2025/26 Recommended Budget of $1,651,391,286 is a balanced budget utilizing a combination of funding from State, federal, and local revenue sources. It is important to note that while the budget is balanced, it does rely on draws from reserves and the use of fund balance.
While the County's ongoing revenues continue to grow over prior years, the County's current General Fund fiscal projection reflects deficits through FY2027/28. Future revenue growth may not be sufficient to keep pace with increases in operating costs. In addition, challenging economic conditions, the State's budget deficit, and heightened concern over the uncertain future of federal funding streams are expected to impact the County's ability to balance the budget in future years. Staff will continue to actively monitor econom...
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