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County staff previews FY27 gaps and proposes cuts, possible real‑estate tax increase and fees
Summary
County staff told supervisors revenues lagged, proposed eliminating at least eight full‑time positions (attrition) to save ~$450,000, suggested potentially up to a 10¢ real‑estate tax increase (≈ $2.2M per penny) and discussed a 5% solid waste disposal fee and water/sewer rate increases as options to balance the budget.
County staff (speaker 3) told the board the county is facing revenue shortfalls that have required a hiring freeze and spending restrictions. Staff said they are preparing a proposed FY27 budget that would reduce at least eight full‑time positions through attrition (no layoffs) to save around $450,000 and possible consolidation of EMS station operations to save an additional estimated $100,000.
"So in the proposed budget, I'm proposing to eliminate at least 8 full time positions. There are no layoffs. This is through attrition... That's a savings of around 450,000," the presenter said. Staff also proposed revenue options including up to a 10¢ real estate tax increase (each penny yielding approximately $2,200,000) and a 5% solid waste disposal fee, and noted potential water and sewer rate increases to shore up enterprise funds.
Staff warned that some capital improvements are being deferred and that ARPA/CARES funds previously available are no longer part of recurring revenues. The presenter said public hearings on the proposed real‑estate tax rate, utility rates and the school board budget are scheduled for next week, and adoption could occur at the first June meeting depending on state actions.
