Board asks to codify $2 million emergency allowance to improve response flexibility

Oct 2, 2026

The board voted to include a legislative item to codify a $2,000,000 total emergency-project allowance beyond jurisdiction caps to give staff and the board more flexibility to address high-need emergencies statewide.

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Board staff proposed adding to the legislative agenda a statutory change to codify a $2,000,000 allowance for emergency projects beyond existing jurisdictional caps, arguing it would give the board greater flexibility to respond to disasters. Member Delvin moved the recommendation and the motion passed after brief discussion about timing and alignment with biennial budgets.

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