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Noxious Weed Control Board seeks rate review after rising facility costs; assesses fund reserves
Summary
The county’s Noxious Weed Control Board presented its proposed 2026 budget, described funding sources (assessment and grants), proposed modest supply increases, and flagged rising interfund charges — particularly rent — that may drive an assessment increase next year.
The Noxious Weed Control Board presented its proposed budget for 2026 and described how assessment revenue, grants and vehicle reserves fund operations. The board highlighted a stable operating picture for 2026 but warned that county cost allocations (rent, IT, insurance) and a planned vehicle replacement in 2027 could require an assessment increase in 2027.
Program coordinator (presenter) summarized the board’s mission and structure, noting the program is financed primarily through a special noxious weed assessment (per parcel and per acre) established by the county. The presenter said the assessment rate currently in place is $8 per parcel and $0.30…
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