Public Hearings 7.
LAFCO
- Meeting Date:
- 05/28/2026
Information
SUBJECT
Consider and adopt the Final LAFCo Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive staff presentation on the Final Budget and open the Public Hearing for any public comments on the item.
2. Close the Public Hearing, consider, and adopt the Final LAFCo Budget for FY 2026/27.
2. Close the Public Hearing, consider, and adopt the Final LAFCo Budget for FY 2026/27.
FISCAL IMPACT
The attached Draft Budget (Attachment A) shows a 5% overall budget increase from $691,291 to $723,907 (a $32,616 increase) due to employee salary increases and a 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) tentatively assumed by the County pending its negotiations.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDED ACTION
In accordance with the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg (CKH) Act Section 56381 (a) The commission shall adopt annually, following noticed public hearings, a proposed budget by May 1 and final budget by June 15.The Cities and County split the cost of LAFCo funding 50/50. A formula for the apportionment of the Cities’ share is outlined in Government Code Section 56381(b)(1), in proportion to a city’s overall revenue, or an alternative method approved by a majority of the cities. Beginning in fiscal year 2007/08, the Cities agreed to an alternative formula to apportion their half of LAFCo funding by averaging a city’s general tax revenue and population. LAFCo sources city tax revenue from the State Controller's Office database and population data from the State Department of Finance.
LAFCo unanimously adopted its Draft Budget at its April 23rd meeting and staff routed the budget to the City and County managers for review and comment. The only feedback received was from the City of Woodland, which indicated it had no significant issues. No other comments have been received.
LAFCo unanimously adopted its Draft Budget at its April 23rd meeting and staff routed the budget to the City and County managers for review and comment. The only feedback received was from the City of Woodland, which indicated it had no significant issues. No other comments have been received.
BACKGROUND
Although the Draft Budget shows an overall increase of $32,616, because we have less fund balance available to offset needed revenues, agency costs go up by $95,976 (~3x more). Staff acknowledges this is a particularly difficult budget year and does not take this lightly. Potential options to reduce this cost were highlighted at the April meeting, but staff sees no realistic scenario where agency costs remain flat. The Commission did not direct any adjustments to the Draft Budget.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Crawford (Originator) | Christine Crawford | 05/20/2026 12:27 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Christine Crawford
- Started On:
- 05/18/2026 12:08 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 05/20/2026