Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The Board will approve a $43,809,881 increase in both revenue and expenditures for the Office of Supportive Housing.
• The additional funds come from the cities of Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and a state Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention grant.
• The modification has no net impact on the County General Fund.

Why it matters

It provides more resources to expand services for homeless individuals, supporting the County’s plan to end homelessness.

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• The Board will adopt an amendment to the county salary ordinance adding a Senior Application Developer position and deleting an Application Developer or Associate Application Developer position.
• The ordinance will take effect on September 15, 2026.

Why it matters

Changing the salary structure funds a senior developer needed for critical justice‑system projects, affecting county operations and taxpayers.

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• The Board will vote to approve the County of Santa Clara public pay schedule that updates compensation through July 20, 2026.
• The schedule includes a 3% salary increase for classifications represented by CEMA effective June 22, 2026, and an increase for County Counsel attorneys effective July 6, 2026.

Why it matters

It sets salary levels for county employees, affecting payroll costs and employee earnings.

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• The board will adopt a resolution approving the sale of listed tax‑defaulted properties.
• Proceeds will first cover delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs; any excess may be claimed by interested parties or transferred to the General Fund after one year.

Why it matters

The sales generate revenue to satisfy tax debts and can add surplus funds to the county’s General Fund, affecting overall county finances.

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• Board will approve proposed premium rates for Kaiser Permanente, Valley Health Plan, Health Net, and Delta Dental for the 2027 plan year.
• The approved rates would cost the County about $706.72 million for active employees and $113.15 million for retirees, a 16.83% increase over the prior year.

Why it matters

Higher premiums increase the County’s health‑insurance expenses and employee contributions, impacting the budget and employee take‑home pay.

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• Introduce and preliminarily adopt the salary ordinance on August 25, 2026.
• The ordinance deletes one Business Intelligence Analyst or Associate position and adds one Senior Business Intelligence Analyst in the Technology Services and Solutions Department.
• The ordinance is scheduled for final adoption on September 15, 2026.

Why it matters

It changes county staffing and compensation, affecting how technology services are staffed and impacting the county budget.

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• The board will introduce and preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS‑5.27.10, which changes the salary schedule for the Senior Cytotechnologist classification.
• The ordinance sets the new salary step at “R58 Senior Cytotechnologist” and will take effect on September 15, 2026.

Why it matters

It updates the official salary schedule to reflect the corrected wage level, ensuring proper compensation for senior cytotechnologists.

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What's happening

• The board will approve a request to transfer $36,524 within the Technology Services and Solutions Department budget to reclassify a Business Intelligence Analyst to a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst.
• The reclassification reflects the employee’s duties and will be funded by reducing the services and supplies appropriations.

Why it matters

It updates the employee’s classification to match responsibilities, affecting department budgeting and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.

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What's happening

• Board will consider accepting a $33,354 donation from Vicki K. Haines.
• If approved, the Board President will send a letter of appreciation to the Public Guardian's Office.
• The funds will be deposited into the SSA‑DFCS Trust Fund to support youth services.

Why it matters

Provides resources for special operating needs, purchases, and capital improvements that benefit children and youth.

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• Committee will receive reports on the Urgent Needs Fund, deferred fees, and uncollected fees.
• Committee will forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to write off $1,099,151.68 in uncollected fees.

Why it matters

The write‑off does not reduce the County General Fund but removes unrealized revenue, affecting how funds are available for vulnerable clients under guardianship.

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• Board may waive policy requiring 30‑day sponsorship approval.
• Board may approve a $1,000 county sponsorship from the District Two allocation for the Vines of Opportunity Gala.

Why it matters

The sponsorship helps fund a scholarship program that supports children’s education and job training.

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