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Summer Miller, budget and finance manager in the commissioners' office, said April 2025 state collections were 11.7% higher than forecast in that month but that cumulative statewide receipts remain about $34.9 million below prior forecasts. Miller said current projections show a potential negative general-fund balance in 2026 of roughly $2.7 million under a conservative scenario; with the board-approved additions included in staff calculations the estimated 2026 shortfall rises to about $6.7 million. The presentation projected 2027 fund balances under both baseline and amended scenarios.

Miller reviewed current and potential revenue options. Councilmanic (board-authorized) options staff described included an admissions tax, punch-board and pull-tab receipts (up to 10% of collections), a transportation benefit district (TBD) sales tax and a TBD vehicle-license fee. Voter-approved options included a general-fund levy lift (lid lift), a TBD sales tax up to 3% and a TBD vehicle-license fee up to $100; staff noted voter timing, majority thresholds and filing deadlines would factor into any ballot measure.

Commissioners requested a more holistic analysis of revenue options and scenarios showing dollar impacts (for example, how much an incremental percentage point in a sales tax or the revenue per dollar of a levy would generate). Several commissioners said they wanted time to digest materials and follow up; the board did not adopt new revenue measures at the session and directed staff to return with modeled options and a fuller list of revenue sources, including items that may not directly affect the general fund.

Miller also summarized anticipated state impacts: the team expects elimination of certain state-funded supports for the 2025–26 fiscal year (a state legal impact reimbursement program cited by staff at roughly $1.1 million statewide), a roughly $300,000 impact tied to truancy reimbursements (Becca-related) and potential reductions related to court-reimbursement guidance (Blake decision), which staff described as complicated and likely addressed in different ways across agencies. Staff said they will continue to refine department-level impacts and report back.

The board also discussed whether to continue biennial (two-year) budgeting or switch to a one-year cycle. Commissioners expressed differing views but agreed to postpone a final decision until after summer recess so they could review staff materials and the revenue scenarios. Staff recommended a \"status quo\" approach—avoiding new general-fund staffing additions in pending amendments—until the board gives comprehensive direction on budget structure and revenue choices.

The meeting's only recorded formal motion was earlier in the session to amend the agenda and remove a planned executive session; that motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. No other formal budget votes were taken on June 11; staff will return with modeled revenue scenarios and timeline options for the board's planning session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 11, 2025 Thurston County Board of County Commissioners.","oneSentenceSummary","Budget staff reported lower cumulative state revenues and projected shortfalls in 2026; commissioners asked staff to return with a comprehensive list of revenue options and modeling and postponed decisions on annual vs. biennial budgeting until after summer recess.","taxTitle","Thurston County, Washington","taxId",4614,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6525942,"Thurston County presents 2025 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan update and incident command training for elected officials",3561,1654000,5215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3806281-c0f22d29e152df59517c5bb75e07db5d&start=1654&end=5215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3806281-c0f22d29e152df59517c5bb75e07db5d/thumbnail_1654000.jpg","/articles/6525942/Thurston-County/Washington/Thurston-County-presents-2025-Comprehensive-Emergency-Management-Plan-update-and-incident-command-training-for-elected-officials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525942-bd0edab1f94bebd8bf86b5ae7014a4ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1773620830&Signature=B-SSkitK-JXfiHj-hlfvj8exUYOOqyVC8PNnOenSv7FXY6Mh1etU8-19bIddIbyiLXWWEvzzGoquEnPrVfEQ2RZEpXbGECfBAa56BRsuSbl8vCBODo8FNddb-XPP1OnJyhAGjnsE~8ZvnuS1yVZNVaozETqwr9Iul8e7or4BVJ5p~RrYouPMYHS4nJVAvfJgOVnC0w6hQp-AO1YTxSd0QpFhpZI0c0TK0gBAvvXK7jln-cBs4F80mWQJJ9kJF4esO4TcOpTskgB1s7Za9HNx3WzQCY3G49L-IsKf5F7V-zgWyGrS-6cq45vxAzXAD7Ij-1FjeBXQtnsibkO5-YGW3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Thurston County emergency management staff presented a complete update to the county's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and provided a condensed incident command system (ICS) briefing for commissioners during the June 11 Board of County Commissioners work session.

Brandon Sheeny, coordinator and project lead for the CEMP update, told the board the plan is both strategic and operational and is required by the Washington State Emergency Management Division to maintain eligibility for preparedness grants. Sheeny said the county sought to make the plan more actionable for departments and stakeholders and to incorporate an updated threat and hazard risk assessment. \"It is a plan that we are required by state law to develop and maintain,\" Sheeny said.

Staff reported the state's review rated the draft at roughly 95% completeness, a four out of five score and above the state's 75% benchmark. The CEMP base plan describes overarching policies and procedures; supporting emergency support function annexes (modeled on the federal National Response Framework) cover specific response roles. Sheeny said the update emphasizes clearer departmental responsibilities, a whole-government/whole-community approach, and stakeholder engagement; draft materials are posted on the county's emergency planning web pages and staff recommended moving toward adoption by resolution.

Kyle Busad, emergency management manager, led a shortened ICS briefing for commissioners and outlined how local incident response ties into regional, state and federal systems. \"ICS ... is an all-hazards approach that allows you to respond to an incident regardless of size, complexity, [or] jurisdiction,\" Busad said. He reviewed the ECC (Emergency Coordination Center) organization — command, operations, planning, logistics, finance — and discussed local proclamation authority, unified command for multi-jurisdiction incidents, and thresholds for federal public assistance. Busad said Thurston County must document response activities carefully to preserve eligibility for FEMA reimbursement and noted current FEMA/state thresholds: a county public-assistance threshold of $1,450,000 and a state threshold of $15,180,000 for a presidential declaration (figures cited by staff as current as of the presentation).

During discussion, commissioners asked about training, plans for sheltering and mass care, mutual aid and how county and city EOCs coordinate. Staff said the county is building its own sheltering capability (in addition to working with the American Red Cross), has an on-call duty officer, and will continue outreach to jurisdictions, tribes and regional partners. Staff recommended the board adopt the update by resolution once commissioners have reviewed the draft and are satisfied; if more information is needed, staff offered a follow-on session.

No formal adoption occurred during the work session; staff requested direction and said next steps would include a resolution to adopt the updated CEMP and distribution of the final document to stakeholders and the public.","Emergency management staff briefed the Board on a 5-year update to the county's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), a state-required plan, and led a condensed incident command system (ICS) briefing for commissioners; the plan scored well in the state's review and staff recommended adoption by resolution.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6525945,"Thurston County staff outline 'integrated water' framework after $177,000 Department of Commerce grant",1368,288000,1656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3806281-c0f22d29e152df59517c5bb75e07db5d&start=288&end=1656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3806281-c0f22d29e152df59517c5bb75e07db5d/thumbnail_288000.jpg","/articles/6525945/Thurston-County/Washington/Thurston-County-staff-outline-integrated-water-framework-after-177000-Department-of-Commerce-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525945-6b9c540fa8fdbbfc882005f9d51bf4a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773620830&Signature=FCeY5D~ZHhybeduYW1ZIDWFR6qxkNj1lDrOdekM6Vqn2S0eqiiAA-br-uMZ1MSOxnsFrh3jaNuxCMjKIkZ0EPlJVK0Xce~7ZkdnD9kPQ6VGZhW9vPBIx1OW8~VGf-gb2v8U7HSx-dj0TCXD~BazqNJjb7UYp~4q-QJRTeglfH1WH3qvjYSvaRn6G~dn1HreIjpxee4mJM7FtzWLOfCsz2FjEz7eMne0V7O0V5JFQF-66JAb8C1hwurrDm1Z2mHlZ6RgBVAyvpKyGbDGr7GjLkgNIHW7iD2g1R-a29L00mTWLjaAHrr2VSN3M1DVc~mrftkIP4uG2OLmTR8VeGGGibg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Thurston County staff told the Board of County Commissioners on June 11 that a Department of Commerce grant will fund a county project to better coordinate water-related programs and partner work across jurisdictions.

Derek Day, manager of community planning, said the county received $177,000 from the Department of Commerce in fall 2024 to develop what staff now call an \"integrated water\" framework. \"Water is really complex. It operates on the landscape in a very integrated way,\" Day said, explaining that county programs for stormwater, wastewater, drinking water and habitat often overlap but are managed separately.

The project has two main components. Internally, staff will stand up an interdepartmental work group, compile program and process data and develop an audit tool to map how county programs interact and where they can better integrate. Externally, staff plan outreach with tribes, cities, watershed groups and Puget Sound recovery entities to collect partner input, build an engagement plan and produce a regional gap analysis in the fall.

Day said part of the grant funding comes through Puget Sound recovery channels and that some program dollars originate with the state Climate Commitment Act and the national estuary program. Staff also reported that stakeholder feedback prompted a name change from \"One Water\" to \"integrated water.\" The county hopes the initial audit and partner work will position Thurston County to compete for additional state or federal funding in later phases.

Commissioners praised the work and asked about consultant selection and schedule. Staff said they are seeking consultants with a mix of facilitation, community engagement and technical water-resource skills and expect to use existing contracting teams where possible to move quickly; phase one deliverables are scheduled through June 30. Staff emphasized that the grant covered technical and staff hours for phase one and that a second-phase award would require a new application.

The board did not take any formal action on the project Wednesday; staff asked for the commission's continued support as they move to onboard a consultant, complete the audit and begin regional outreach.","County planners described a two-part grant project to audit internal water programs, convene partners and prepare a regional gap analysis; phase one runs through June 30 with outreach and a consultant to follow.","actionData","errors"]

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Thurston County staff present budget update; commissioners ask for holistic revenue scenarios and defer final decisions

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