FY 26-27 Budget Committee Meeting - May 26, 2026 (Morning)

The Clackamus County Budget Committee convened on May 26, 2026, to review and approve multiple fiscal year 2026-27 budgets for various county service districts and agencies, including the Development Agency, Service District Number Five (street lighting), Library District, Housing Authority, Extension and 4H Service District, Water Environment Services, North Clackamus Parks and Recreation District, and the Enhanced Law Enforcement District (ELE). Key procurement-related discussions included budget presentations detailing capital improvement projects such as the Clackamus Town Center mobility project, urban renewal initiatives, and infrastructure maintenance. The Development Agency budget totaled approximately $41.8 million with $31.6 million appropriated, focusing on urban renewal and transportation projects. The street lighting district budget of about $5.2 million addressed rising electrical costs without proposing rate increases. The Library District budget of $27.2 million included discussions on funding formulas and potential amendments to intergovernmental agreements. The Housing Authority presented a nearly $100 million budget emphasizing affordable housing development and rental assistance. The Water Environment Services budget highlighted capital investments and rate adjustments to maintain wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The Parks and Recreation District discussed ongoing budget reductions and the need for potential future funding measures. The ELE budget was a focal point with detailed scrutiny over staffing levels, funding shortfalls, and the sustainability of current service levels. The committee discussed the financial challenges of maintaining 24 sworn deputy positions within the district’s revenue limits, the impact of vacant positions on costs, and the need for clearer budget transparency and potential voter engagement for additional funding. Motions to approve the presented budgets were passed unanimously across committees, with acknowledgment of ongoing fiscal challenges and the need for strategic planning to address future funding and service delivery.