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Klamath County planning staff warn of budget shortfall; fee increases and service changes possible
Summary
Klamath County Planning Department staff told the Planning Commission the department has exhausted ARPA one-time funds and faces structural budget shortfalls; options discussed include phased fee increases, further ARPA draws and possible staffing reductions that would lengthen permit review timelines.
Planning Department staff told the Klamath County Planning Commission that the department is facing a multi-year budget shortfall and will ask the Board of Commissioners for direction during the countybudget process.
Justin Throne and department staff presented a summary of permit activity and fee revenue, saying the department currently receives no general-fund support and has relied on one-time American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to cover operations in recent years. Throne said the department's fee revenue in 2024 covered about $225,000 of the department's costs, while expenses (including internal service charges such as GIS…
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