Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The board adopted Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.62, deleting several psychiatric social worker and therapist positions.
• The ordinance adds a Quality Improvement Coordinator – Mental Health Services position in the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Why it matters

It reshapes staffing and compensation in county mental‑health services, affecting how care is delivered.

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• The Board will approve an agreement with the Superior Court to distribute court‑ordered debt under the court’s collections program from June 2 2026 through June 30 2029, with an optional two‑year extension.

Why it matters

It determines how the county receives and manages court‑ordered debt collections, impacting county revenue.

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• The Board will discharge the Finance Agency and Department of Tax and Collections from further accountability for collecting $16,924 of unsecured property tax liabilities tied to bankruptcy.

Why it matters

It relieves the agency from pursuing these tax debts, affecting how bankruptcy‑related taxes are handled.

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• The board may waive Policy 3.68.4.2 requiring 30‑day sponsorship approval.
• The board may allocate $1,000 from District Four FY 2025-2026 budget to support the Annual Juneteenth in the Streets Festival.

Why it matters

Funding supports a Juneteenth celebration that honors African American heritage and brings the community together.

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• The board may allocate $2,100 from District Four FY 2025-2026 budget to support the 2026 Rose, White and Blue Parade and Festival.

Why it matters

Funding enables the annual parade and festival, a major community event that draws residents and visitors.

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• The board will consider a $104,109,246 appropriation modification to increase revenue and expenditures for multiple departments.
• The modification also transfers funds from the General Fund Contingency Reserve to balance year‑end budgets as required by law.

Why it matters

It adjusts how county funds are allocated, affecting services and the tax burden for residents.

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• The board may waive Policy 3.68.4.2 requiring 30‑day sponsorship approval.
• The board may allocate $1,000 from District One FY 2025‑2026 budget to support WEPA! FEST 2026.

Why it matters

County support helps fund a cultural festival that celebrates Latino art and engages the community.

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• The board may allocate $1,000 from District Two FY 2026-2027 budget to support the Captain Jason M Dahl Elementary School Back to School Resource Fair.

Why it matters

Funding provides resources for a back-to-school fair that benefits students and families in the district.

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• Board will preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.66, which provides a four percent wage increase for employees represented by the County Counsel Attorneys Association.
• The ordinance will be finalized on June 23, 2026.

Why it matters

Increases salaries for county legal staff, impacting county budget and employee compensation.

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• The board will approve the Twelfth Amendment to the agreement with Toyon Associates, Inc.
• The amendment raises the contract ceiling by $3,661,947 to $13,001,947 and extends the term to June 30, 2031.

Why it matters

The larger contract funds cost‑report and reimbursement services that support county operations.

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• The board will approve the retroactive First Amendment to the specialty‑specific agreement with Stanford University.
• The amendment raises the contract ceiling by $282,000 to $11,142,903 for neurosurgery physician services.

Why it matters

The increase ensures continued neurosurgery care for patients who rely on county‑funded services.

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What's happening

• Public will be invited to testify on the preliminary assessment report.
• Board will adopt a resolution approving the lighting service assessments for FY 2026-2027.

Why it matters

The assessment adds a charge to fund county lighting services, affecting property owners.

Who is affected

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• The board will approve the retroactive Sixth Amendment to the agreement with Savista, LLC.
• The amendment adds $315,187, raising the contract total to $1,260,275 and extends it to December 31, 2026.

Why it matters

The added funds allow continued third‑party defense audit services for county legal matters.

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What's happening

• Board will consider adopting the Draft MHSA FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Adjustment Plan and Draft BHSA FY 2026-2027‑2028‑2029 Integrated Plan.
• Board may authorize the Behavioral Health Services Department to submit the plans to state oversight bodies by June 30, 2026.
• Board may approve delegation to the County Executive to make technical changes to the BHSA Integrated Plan until June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

These plans determine how county funds and services for mental health and behavioral health are allocated over the next several years, affecting service availability for residents with mental health needs.

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What's happening

• Board will receive certification of votes for the proposed assessment.
• Board will adopt the final engineer report and order the levy of the assessment for FY 2026-2027.

Why it matters

The assessment adds a charge on the tax roll to fund mosquito and vector control services, affecting all property owners.

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What's happening

• The board will introduce and preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.68.
• The ordinance extends the expiration date for two unclassified Social Worker II/I positions to 11:59 p.m., September 27, 2026.

Why it matters

Extending these positions keeps social work services available to the community and clarifies compensation.

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• Public hearing to receive testimony on proposed sewer service charges.
• Board will adopt a resolution adopting the report describing charges to be collected on the tax roll.

Why it matters

The charges will appear on the tax roll, increasing property owners' fees for sewer services.

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• Board will consider a contract with Juan Reyes for facilities support services.
• Contract amount is limited to $35,000.
• Service period runs June 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides needed maintenance support for the fairgrounds, ensuring safe and functional facilities.

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