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Introduction - Mounir Bouyounes, PE, County Administrator
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Mounir Bouyounes, PE, County Administrator |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
County departments have completed and submitted their proposed budgets to the Budget Department. Over the next month, the County Administrator will conduct a comprehensive review of these submissions and make any necessary adjustments.
On March 30, 2026, the Chairman and the County Administrator met with the Constitutional Officers to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with Fiscal Year 2027. Some of the identified cost drivers (particularly in the General Fund) are as follows:
• Funding a substantial increase in Health Insurance.
• Funding a new union contract with Fire Rescue.
• Funding additional detention officers for the Jail.
• Funding capital projects and machinery & equipment.
• Funding COLA and personnel adjustments.
• Loss of revenue from one-time transfer and expected decrease in Shared Sales Tax.
The above items will have an impact on the final millage in Fiscal Year 2027.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Staff is seeking direction on the priorities of the Board.
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