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Board approves supplemental budget resolution with roughly $18.9 million in added appropriations
Summary
The Clackamas County Board on May 21 approved a supplemental budget resolution for FY 2025–26 that increases appropriations by about $18.9 million and reallocates contingency across multiple funds; the vote was 4–0.
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously May 21 to adopt a supplemental budget resolution for fiscal year 2025–26 that the county described as increasing appropriations by approximately $18.9 million.
Elizabeth Comfort, the county—inance director, told the board the item is the fourth supplemental budget for quarter 4 and must be brought to the board under Oregon local budget law (ORS 294). "This is our fourth one for quarter 4 for the fiscal year," Comfort said. She summarized 18 line items across 14 funds and 11 departments and said the changes recognize unanticipated expenses, transfers and grant activity.
The county's initial agenda text described the fiscal impact as a net increase in appropriations of $18,956,801; during the presentation Comfort said the figure was $18,543,801. The increases identified in the presentation included transfers to the sheriff's office, increased operating authority for a county fair multipurpose building, road fund adjustments totaling about $6,700,000, a library services reclassification to finalize Oak Lodge Library costs, and contingency reductions to cover operating needs in multiple funds. The supplemental also recognizes interfund transfers, federal and state grant revenue, and a county general fund contribution totaling $3,950,000 identified on the agenda.
Commissioner Savas moved to approve the resolution and Commissioner Helm seconded. The clerk called the poll; Commissioners Schroeder, Helm, Savas and Chair Roberts each voted Aye. "Motion passes 4 to 0, mister chair," the clerk announced.
Why it matters: The resolution formally authorizes spending authorities and transfers the board had already discussed; it adjusts contingency and establishes authority for capital projects and operating expenses across multiple departments, which staff said is necessary under state budget law.
What comes next: Finance staff said they will implement the changes once the resolution is entered into the county's fiscal systems. Board members raised no further amendments during the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Supplemental budget resolution (FY 2025–26): Moved by Commissioner Savas; seconded by Commissioner Helm. Vote 4–0 to approve.
Clarifying note: The agenda packet listed a net appropriation increase of $18,956,801; during the presentation the finance director cited $18,543,801. The board record shows unanimous approval but the transcript reflects both figures.
