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Consultants flag 911 and MBH funds as at risk; urge corrective action planning
Summary
The fiscal sustainability plan shows statewide 911 fee stagnation and a projected decline in MBH (Motor Vehicle Highway) revenues; consultants warned that some funds could go negative by 2028 without cuts or new revenue.
Consultants warned the council that statewide stagnation of 911 fees and a paused gas tax have reduced recurring receipts for restricted funds. The presenter said some funds show operating deficits under the current assumptions and that corrective action may be needed as early as 2028.
For comparison the presenter gave specific illustrative numbers: “For comparison, the cap in 2025 was to receive 329,000. And in 2026... we also estimated for 2027 is about 94,000,” and said the decline reflects both flat fees and rising disbursements. The consultants advised the council to treat cash reserves as available only for nonrecurring costs and to consider moving levies among funds to keep minimum operating balances intact.
Members asked whether assessed value growth would offset some impacts; consultants explained that rising NAV lowers tax rates and spreads burden but does not automatically increase total levy collections under the existing levy cap. They recommended evaluating departmental funding shifts and building long‑term operating plans for funds reliant on state support.
