Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Budget topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
EURA reviews draft 2026 budget, schedules public hearing for Aug. 19
Summary
Agency staff presented a draft FY2026 budget estimating about $1,900,000 in operating revenue and total available cash of $6,583,199; the board scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 19, 2025 and discussed staff vs. project allocations.
Agency staff presented the draft fiscal year 2026 budget at the Aug. 5 special meeting and recommended next steps for review and adoption. The board set a public hearing for Aug. 19, 2025 and noted the budget must be adopted by Aug. 30.
The executive director (presenting the packet) characterized many figures as estimates because county revenue forecasts were not yet available. "For operating revenue for fiscal year 26, I am anticipating about $1,900,000," the executive director said, and identified estimated interest income of about $140,000 and a projected fund balance carryover of $4,541,199, for estimated total available cash of $6,583,199. Staff emphasized these figures are preliminary and would be adjusted when final county numbers arrive.
Commissioners discussed where to prioritize limited resources, including whether to shift funds from special projects to preserve staff and administrative capacity. Chairman Butler and other members urged retaining staff capacity to support development work, arguing that cutting administrative hours could slow progress on central projects. The board approved scheduling the public hearing for Aug. 19 by voice vote.
