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Cuyahoga County leaders warn of major shortfalls; HHS levy and sports-facility costs spotlighted
Summary
Council members and county staff said the county faces unusually large deficits in the general fund and the Health & Human Services levy, flagged a $15 million HHS shortfall, and identified long-term maintenance obligations at the county—s sports facilities as a fiscal risk that could worsen the budget outlook.
Council President Miller told members at the Cuyahoga County Committee of the Whole work session on Aug. 5 that the county is facing "a very serious financial situation" and urged the council to begin budget planning immediately rather than wait for the October budget calendar.
Miller said deficits appear in both the general fund and the county's Health & Human Services (HHS) levy fund and described those shortfalls as larger than the council typically sees in base budget preparation. "We can't wait until October 14 to start work on the budget," he said.
The HHS shortfall was identified by the council's health chair as roughly $15,000,000. The health chair said he has been meeting with department directors and with administration staff to identify cuts or other options that would be…
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