2025-10-23-minutes-2026-budget-meeting

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2025-10-23 MINUTES 2 Flood Fund 107- Revenue Sources are Property Tax, State Grants and Permit Fees. Capital expenses are anticipated for many projects. Fund reserve will be needed for critical facility compliance efforts currently expected to be constructed after 20026 Public Facilities Fund 108- Revenues come from Tax and Interest. Expenses are from the operating cost. It was noted that COG funding may be available for this fund. Parks and Recreation Fund 113- Revenue sources are REET II. The proposed budget accounts for maintenance activities of existing facilities as well as Capital Improvements Capital Projects include Maintenance and Operations of Vantage Boat Launch Restrooms, Gladmar Park, Ryan Thompson Park and Manastash Trail Head parking Water Mitigation Fund 403- The Water Mitigation and Water Metering programs that protect the county’s water supply and groundwater users. Funding comes from mitigation and metering fees as well as grants. The 2026 budget includes programming for the purchase of additional water rights, a grant-funded vulnerability assessment, and professional services to support ongoing departmental work. ER&R Fund 501- Public Works presented the 2026 Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund budget, which manages the purchase, maintenance, and repair of county equipment and materials. The fund is supported through equipment rental rates and material sales, with 2026 plans including replacement of existing equipment. County Broadband Fund 305- Public Works presented the 2026 County Broadband Fund budget, which uses state and federal grant funding to expand broadband access in Kittitas County. Construction for the first project is expected in 2025, with additional projects in 2026, including funding through the BEAD program. 5. Other Business: None Meeting adjourned at 11:16AM KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Sue Patterson Accountant Assistant III Cory Wright, Commissioner