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06/25/2026 MINUTES 1 <br /> <br />reduced grant funding availability, and the need to address ongoing <br />operational deficits within the General Fund. <br /> <br />Mr. DeHaven reviewed proposed 2027 strategic priorities, including <br />adoption of a net-zero General Fund budget, continued evaluation of <br />capital infrastructure needs, increased operational efficiency <br />through technology and resource consolidation, and strategic use of <br />reserves to address current financial pressures while maintaining <br />long-term stability. Staff emphasized the importance of aligning <br />annual budget decisions with multi-year strategic planning and <br />focusing resources on core services and organizational priorities. <br /> <br />Mr. DeHaven also reviewed the proposed 2027 budget development <br />process, timelines, workbook structure, budget request procedures, <br />and departmental responsibilities. Departments were advised <br />regarding budget assumptions, personnel review, capital and <br />technology requests, service prioritization, and upcoming deadlines. <br />Discussion included opportunities to improve budget accuracy, <br />strengthen long-term sustainability, and move from annual budget <br />creation to annual budget refinement. <br /> <br />The retreat concluded with breakout discussions regarding strategic <br />priorities, potential budget investments and reductions, fiscal <br />risks facing the County, operational efficiencies, and <br />recommendations for consideration during development of the 2027 <br />budget. <br /> <br />The meeting was concluded at 11:20 a.m. <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mandy Buchholz Cory Wright, Chairman <br />