Budget & Taxes

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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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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a sixth amendment with Capital Program Management, increasing the maximum fiscal obligation by $55,000 for a new total not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,277,000 and extending the agreement term through June 30, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides additional funding and extended time for project management services, supporting county infrastructure projects.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City of San Bruno 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 $240,000.

Why it matters

Provides additional resources to the Sheriff’s Office for gang‑related investigations, improving public safety.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Abode Services to continue the Bringing Families Home program, increasing funding by $586,814 for a new total obligation of $1,373,078 and extending the term to June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Supports a program that helps families reunite and transition to stable housing, reducing homelessness.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the acceptance of an award from the California Department of Public Health to support sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention activities, for a term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,915,320.

Why it matters

Funds public health initiatives to reduce STI rates and improve community health.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $25,000 to the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce for a downtown signage and way‑finding project.

Why it matters

Improves way‑finding for visitors and supports local businesses in downtown Half Moon Bay.

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• The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $22,698 to the San Carlos School District for a crossing guard to serve students and enhance pedestrian safety.

Why it matters

Improves safety for schoolchildren walking to and from school.

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