Title
Discussion and Possible Action on FY2026 Budget Guidance
Recommended Action
I move that Council endorse the recommended FY2026 budget guidance presented.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council endorse the budget guidance as requested.
Body
The County Manager has worked with budget staff to develop preliminary guidance which has been distributed to Department Heads to begin developing the FY2026 budget. The presentation in Attachment A will go over that guidance along with an overview for discussion. An updated FY25 budget projection along with an updated 10 year budget projection is included in Attachment B for purposes of this discussion. This projection is based on the best available data at this time, and is subject to change prior to budget hearings.
Staff would like to reach concurrence on the preliminary guidance as parameters for budget development.
Alternatives
Council could choose not to endorse the guidance and provide further recommendations, however during the budget development cycle, staff will rely on the guidance provided.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
Fiscal impact is provided in the presentation.
Attachments
A - Budget FY2026 Guidance Presentation
B - Updated General Fund Projection