County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors to Hold FY 2018-2019 Budget Workshop Sessions beginning May 21
County Executive’s Recommended Budget focuses on expanding high-quality services to residents while preparing for an uncertain future
WHAT:
At budget workshop sessions beginning May 21, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors will review and discuss County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, which begins in July. County administration will present recommended budget changes during the workshop sessions for the coming fiscal year (see schedule below).
The Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19, a decade after the Great Recession, proposes spending of almost $7 billion to continue strengthening the organization. The budget focuses on technology investment, facility upgrades, expansion of healthcare services, improved social services, jail custody improvements and enhancements to the County park system. The budget also adds to reserves to protect against anticipated Federal and State budget cuts.
“We are taking a prudent approach to spending for the coming fiscal year because of an uncertain world and the ongoing and growing needs of our clients,” said County Executive Jeff Smith. “We are protecting services for the most vulnerable in our community, while expanding services to meet the increasing demand.”
The recommended $6.98 billion budget includes all services, operations, capital improvements and reserves. The County Executive’s recommended General Fund budget is $3.5 billion, which covers all discretionary and many mandated services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018.
The budget workshop sessions in May are the public’s early opportunity to engage and comment on the planned allocation of resources. In June, budget hearing sessions will be held where the Board of Supervisors will make final decisions on the budget.
Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Recommended Budget
County Executive Budget Message
The sessions can be viewed online
WHEN:
May 21, May 22 and May 23, 2018 - 1:30 p.m. each day
WHERE:
Board Chambers, County Government Center, 70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose
WHO:
County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors
County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith, M.D., J.D.
Agency/Department Heads
FY 2018-2019 BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Monday, May 21, 2018 – 1:30 p.m.
- Budget Overview
- Finance and Government Operations: Special Programs and Reserves, Appropriations and Contingencies, Board of Supervisors, Clerk of the Board, County Executive’s Office (including Supportive Housing, LAFCO, Risk Management), County Sanitation District 2-3, Assessor, Procurement, County Counsel, Registrar of Voters, Information Services Department, County Communications, Facilities and Fleet, Capital Budget, County Library, Finance Agency (Controller-Treasurer Department, County Debt Service, County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Department of Tax and Collections), Employee Services Agency
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 1:30 p.m.
- Health and Hospital: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Community Health Services, Public Health, Custody Health Services, Behavioral Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, Valley Health Plan
- Public Safety and Justice: Office of the District Attorney, Office of the Public Defender, Office of Pretrial Services, Criminal Justice System-wide Costs, Office of the Sheriff, Department of Correction, Probation Department, Medical Examiner-Coroner
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 1:30 p.m.
- Children, Seniors and Families: Department of Child Support Services, In-Home Supportive Services, Social Services Agency
- Housing, Land Use, Environment and Transportation: Department of Planning and Development, Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency, Roads and Airports Department, Department of Parks and Recreation, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Los Altos Hills Fire District, South Santa Clara County Fire District
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Posted: May 14, 2018