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Commissioners propose cut to Chase Youth Commission funding; staff to notify organization
Summary
In reviewing outside-agency funding, commissioners discussed the Chase Youth Commission's annual allocation and agreed to notify the organization that the county would tentatively fund $30,000 for the upcoming period, down from the city's $50,000 biennial allocation.
During the outside-agency review portion of the May 19 meeting, commissioners revisited a request from the Chase Youth Commission. Staff noted the city had moved the commission from $45,000 per year to a $50,000 biennial allocation in its 2025 budget.
Commissioners discussed whether and how much the county should continue to fund the Chase Youth Commission. One commissioner observed that the county has many youth programs that receive no county funding and asked how the Chase Youth Commission compares. After discussion, a commissioner said, "So 30 is a good start. I mean... I'd like to send them a letter for 30."
Staff said they had a draft letter and would notify the organization the county's contribution would be treated as tentative because final county allocations depend on the broader budget process and decisions later in the cycle. Commissioners also scheduled follow-up briefings with other outside agencies to help them explain the potential cuts and to invite those organizations to present what their lowest-priority services would be if reduced funding were required.
Ending: Staff will send a letter to the Chase Youth Commission notifying them of a tentative $30,000 county contribution and inviting the organization to provide additional budget detail and justification as the county finalizes its budget.
