Board approves first‑quarter consolidated amendments, continues allocation ordinance to Jan. 6

During the afternoon session the board considered the fiscal year 2025–26 first quarter consolidated budget amendments (staff attachments AM-01269 and AM-01268) that together included approximately $70.7 million in increased expenditures, about $70.4 million in increased revenues, and a modest use of fund balance across operating funds and internal service funds. The amendments also established or rebudgeted various county service area (CSA) items and position reallocations associated with the new Department of General Services.

A motion was made to approve requested actions 1–3 (the consolidated budget amendments and associated approvals). The chair called for a roll call vote with the following recorded responses: Landon — yes; Demetay — yes; Jones — aye; Gustafson — aye; Gore — aye. The motion carried and the items were approved.

Separately, the board took a second motion to continue item B4 (the proposed uncodified allocation of positions to departments/ordinance) to the January 6, 2026 meeting at 9:00 a.m. by unanimous vote so the board could review the report in more detail.

Outcome: Items 1–3 approved; item 4 (allocation ordinance) continued to Jan. 6, 2026. Staff will return with the allocation ordinance at the continued date.