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Lake County supervisors weigh fee increases and staff cuts to cover Community Development shortfall
Summary
County staff told the Board that the Community Development Department cannot make a loan payment this fiscal year and offered three budget options — ranging from no fee increases with layoffs to fully unsubsidized fees to retain staff — while the board signaled consensus to hire a consultant and members of the public urged an independent audit.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors on the agenda item for the Community Development Department heard staff say the building division cannot make a loan payment this fiscal year and was shown three budget options to address a roughly $500,000 deficit.
Deputy Administrator Shannon Walker Smith told the board, "the building division will be unable to make a loan payment this fiscal year," and said staff recommend spreading repayment over additional years while rebuilding reserves. Staff presented three drafts: Option 1 with no fee increases and significant staff reductions; Option 2 with moderate fee increases plus staff reductions; and Option 3 with fully unsubsidized fees to maintain current staffing.
Maria Turner, Community Development…
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