Budget & Taxes

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• The Board approved an Appropriation Transfer Request moving $985,902 from Measure K reserves to County non‑departmental services for contracts tied to FY 2024‑25 funding opportunity.

Why it matters

Funds important contracts that deliver services to the community.

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• The Board approved a resolution correcting the identified tax rolls.

Why it matters

Ensures property tax assessments are accurate, affecting revenue and taxpayers.

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• The Board adopted a resolution approving the San Mateo County 2026 Legislative Session Program.

Why it matters

Sets priorities for the County’s legislative agenda, influencing policy outcomes.

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• Supervisors will adopt a resolution sponsoring legislation to raise the maximum local transactions and use tax rate by up to 0.5% to fund critical local services.

Why it matters

Provides additional revenue for essential county programs and services.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution approving corrections to the identified tax rolls. This action updates property tax records for the county.

Why it matters

Accurate tax rolls ensure fair property tax assessments for owners and proper revenue for county services.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution amending Master Salary Resolution 081316 to set the salary range for two county classifications.

Why it matters

Updating salary ranges helps the county attract and retain qualified staff for those positions.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution consolidating the statewide direct primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026 with elections called by three local school districts. The resolution also authorizes the County’s Chief Elections Officer to provide election services.

Why it matters

Consolidating elections can reduce costs and simplify voting for residents of the participating districts.

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• Supervisors will adopt a resolution establishing a trust fund to support maternal health awareness and community programs, and to receive future gifts and grants over $10,000.

Why it matters

The fund will provide dedicated resources for maternal health initiatives, improving services for pregnant people and new parents in the county.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution authorizing the Chief Elections Officer to receive $8,324.38 in state and federal reimbursement funding under the Help America Vote Act.

Why it matters

Improves the security and reliability of county elections.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution designating March 31, 2026 as a paid holiday in honor of Cesar Chavez.

Why it matters

County employees will receive a paid day off, recognizing the legacy of labor leader Cesar Chavez.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution to hire InfoSend, Inc. to print and mail tax bills from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, up to $1,300,000.

Why it matters

The contract ensures timely delivery of tax bills to property owners, supporting county revenue collection.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $50,000 to the San Mateo County Union Community Alliance for the Trades Introduction Program.

Why it matters

Supports a program that introduces residents to skilled‑trade careers, helping address workforce needs.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of Half Moon Bay for public safety communications services, commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, for an amount not to exceed $4,312,564.

Why it matters

Provides critical communication infrastructure for emergency responders, enhancing public safety.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of San Mateo to provide law enforcement support services to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Gang Intelligence Unit, for a term beginning November 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with an amount not to exceed $320,000.

Why it matters

Strengthens the Sheriff’s ability to combat gang activity, enhancing community safety.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $50,000 to Middleton Community Road Corporation for engineering and fabrication of Peter’s Creek Bridge.

Why it matters

Provides funding to improve a local bridge, enhancing transportation safety for drivers and cyclists.

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• The Board approved corrections to the identified tax rolls.

Why it matters

Ensures property tax assessments are accurate, affecting the amount owners pay.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Housing to execute a third amendment to the agreement with Capital Program Management, Inc. for the 721 Airport Permanent Supportive Housing Project, increasing the fiscal obligation by $189,000 and extending the agreement term through December 31, 2026, for a new total not‑to‑exceed amount of $779,700.

Why it matters

Provides additional funding to continue construction of supportive housing for vulnerable residents near the airport.

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