Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The Board is reviewing the County Executive’s revised FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation for the Technology Services and Solutions Department.
• The item may be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

It funds IT infrastructure and services that keep county operations and public services running smoothly.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Board will vote to adopt the County Executive’s recommended budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The budget covers all county departments, special districts and related agencies. This is the main budget approval step before final sign‑off on June 18.

Why it matters

Adopting the budget determines how much money each department receives, affecting services like public safety, health, libraries and transportation for residents.

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What's happening

• The committee is reviewing the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance that sets spending and revenue estimates for all city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
• The ordinance is continued from a prior meeting.

Why it matters

It sets the city’s budget, influencing how services are funded and what taxes residents may pay.

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What's happening

• The committee is reviewing the Annual Salary Ordinance that lists city positions, compensation, and appointments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
• The ordinance is continued from a prior meeting.

Why it matters

It establishes salaries and staffing levels for city employees, affecting payroll costs and potentially tax implications for residents.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Committee will vote to approve the FY 2026‑2027 budget for OCII and authorize issuance of up to $275,000,000 in bonds to finance its obligations.

Why it matters

The budget and bond issuance provide financing for community projects and infrastructure improvements.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Committee will consider adopting the budget and appropriation ordinance that sets estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments as of June 1, 2026, for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

This ordinance finalizes the city's financial plan and authorizes spending for the upcoming fiscal years.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• The Committee will consider adopting the annual salary ordinance that enumerates positions, compensation, and appointments for city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

The ordinance determines employee salaries and staffing levels, impacting city payroll costs and service delivery.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Committee will vote to approve the interim budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for FY 2026‑2027.

Why it matters

The interim budget funds community development projects and services while the agency transitions from the former Redevelopment Agency.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Committee will consider adopting the interim budget and appropriation ordinance that sets estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

The ordinance determines how city funds will be allocated during the interim period.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• The Committee will consider adopting the interim annual salary ordinance that enumerates positions, compensation, and appointments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

The ordinance sets pay and staffing levels for city employees during the interim budgeting period.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Council will consider the proposed FY2026/27 operating budget.
• They will also review the FY2027‑FY2031 five‑year capital and major maintenance program.

Why it matters

The budget determines how city services are funded and how major projects will be financed over the next five years.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The council will conduct a public hearing, receive rate protest comments, and consider adopting a resolution that approves maximum increases in rates for collection, processing, and disposal of waste, recycling, and compost for commercial, multi‑family, and single‑family customers.

Why it matters

Rate changes affect how much households and businesses pay for trash and recycling services, impacting household budgets and city revenue.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Board will adopt a resolution letting the Sheriff use up to $687,746.59 from the World Cup Safety and Security Grant Program and record that amount as an appropriation. The Board will also approve contracts for continued support of the Jail Management System ($213,761.33) and for JobTrain services for the incarcerated population ($1,770,877.31). Additional agreements with six vendors for pre‑employment services are also included.

Why it matters

These actions fund security planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and improve jail management and inmate programs, impacting public safety and county budgeting.

Who is affected

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