Coconino Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting - April 27, 2026

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors held a budget meeting on April 27, 2026, focusing on departmental budget presentations and funding requests. Key procurement-related discussions included the Superintendent of Schools presenting a budget with a 5% CPI increase, a $500,000 reserve fund for the accommodation school district, and grant matching fund requests to compete for additional resources. The Public Fiduciary highlighted the need for a permanent benefit specialist position to manage complex client benefits and ensure compliance. Parks and Recreation outlined increment requests including $113,400 for wildfire management, $85,000 for a skid steer replacement, $20,000 for fair entrance enhancements, $43,500 for fair operational cost increases, and a proposed campground development project requiring grant funding and a $400,000 partner investment. The department also discussed a 10-year capital improvement plan and fee adjustments for facility rentals. Health and Human Services requested funding for a permanent countywide grant coordinator position, environmental health software support, and a two-year limited term vital records staff position funded by the vital records fund balance. The Elections Department presented a budget including a 5% CPI, funding for primary and general elections, and a voter tabulation system replacement fund. They emphasized the need for ongoing investment in election equipment due to changing federal certification requirements and highlighted challenges related to polling site availability and election security. Several departments noted the importance of grant funding, cost-sharing, and strategic partnerships to sustain and expand services. The board expressed appreciation for staff efforts and discussed the need for careful fiscal planning amid funding uncertainties.