Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• Board will adopt a resolution approving the Workforce Entry & Economic Growth Initiative and authorizing up to $2,000,000 for the program, including issuing a Request for Proposals to select an administrator.

Why it matters

Supports job creation and economic growth for residents.

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• Board will adopt a resolution setting employer and member contribution rates and interest rates for the San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association for fiscal year 2026‑27.

Why it matters

Determines retirement costs for county employees and their employers.

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• The Board adopted an Appropriation Transfer Request of $2,225,387 to reflect increased building permit revenue and plan‑review fees.

Why it matters

Ensures the County’s budget reflects higher permit activity, supporting infrastructure funding.

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• The Board approved corrections to the identified tax rolls as part of its regular agenda.

Why it matters

Ensures property tax assessments are accurate, affecting revenue and taxpayer obligations.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution authorizing up to $3,000,000 from the general fund or other sources to fund rehabilitation and conversion of the 721 Airport property in South San Francisco into permanent supportive housing.

Why it matters

The funding will create affordable housing for vulnerable residents, addressing homelessness in the county.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution to award a one‑time grant of up to $28,000 from Measure K funds to the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for its Transportation Justice Academy program.

Why it matters

The grant supports bike safety and equity training for residents, promoting safer streets and active transportation.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution authorizing amendments to agreements with Epic Systems Corporation and Epic Hosting LLC to expand the county’s electronic health record system to additional divisions, increasing fiscal obligations by $21,620,589 and $2,983,000 respectively.

Why it matters

The expansion will improve health data sharing and patient care across more county health services.

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• The Board will adopt a resolution to award a one‑time Measure K grant of up to $50,000 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Mateo County to expand free mental‑health education and support programs.

Why it matters

Funding will increase access to evidence‑based mental‑health resources for residents across the county.

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• The Board approved an Appropriation Transfer Request of $500,000 to the Human Services Agency. The funds recognize unanticipated revenue from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for the exploratory planning phase of a homeless prevention program.

Why it matters

Funding helps develop strategies to prevent homelessness, benefiting vulnerable residents and reducing future costs.

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• The Board adopted the 2026 Investment Policy Statement outlining how county funds should be invested.

Why it matters

Sets guidelines that protect and grow public money, impacting services funded by tax revenues.

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• The Board renewed the Treasurer’s authority to manage county investments for the calendar year 2026.

Why it matters

Allows the county to invest funds responsibly, affecting the financial health of taxpayers.

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• The Board approved the Treasurer‑Tax Collector’s nomination of Justin W. Mates as an alternate member representing the County Executive’s Office on the Treasury Oversight Committee.

Why it matters

Ensures oversight of county treasury activities, promoting fiscal accountability.

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