Brian Veerkamp

TBID Civitas contract progress

Not yet defined — TBIDs typically assess member businesses to fund tourism promotion.

Older adult services funding and proposed budget cuts

New grant and Medi-Cal claiming revenues could offset meal and program costs starting in FY 2026/2027.

2026 CAC Goals

2028-2029 Community Needs Assessment

Any work is contingent on CSBG discretionary funding, whose amount is not yet known; the state now requires a work plan before allocating funds.

County Labor Negotiations with Employee Organizations

Any wage or benefit agreements reached could affect county payroll costs, though no dollar figures were disclosed.

Recorder-Clerk fee increases

Higher fees for recorded documents and copies starting January 1, 2027; the department is fully fee-funded.

2025 Behavioral Health Commission Annual Report to Board of Supervisors

No direct cost discussed, though the report may influence future county economic development spending.

CSBG advisory role and funding oversight

New CSBG Discretionary funding came in this month; the exact amount wasn't stated.

FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget and HR 1 funding shortfalls

Funding levels for commission programs in 2026-2027 will be set at the July meeting.

Distribution of TOT fund balance to veteran organizations

$237,800 in TOT funds distributed to veteran-serving organizations, leaving roughly $9,800 in the fund balance.

Potential outsourcing of senior legal services and senior day care

Senior legal services is budgeted at $800,000 for FY 2026-27, with the county contributing far beyond the required $80,000 federal match — savings are the goal of the outsourcing study.

Public Comment Procedure and Teleconference Policy

Voting System Contract Extension

Adds $600,000, with 75% covered by state grant funding and 25% by the General Fund.

County Workforce Vacancies and Recruitment

Supervisor salary increase

The raises come primarily from the county General Fund.

Permanent CAO appointment

Annual salary of approximately $276,266 from the General Fund.

TOT urgent fund and mini-grants for veteran organizations

$175,000 allocated this fiscal year, with roughly $56,000 earmarked for mini-grants and over $100,000 needing to be spent down.

One-time emergency veterans assistance funding

A portion of the remaining TOT fund balance held by the El Dorado Community Foundation will be distributed to veteran-serving organizations; the amount wasn't specified.

CSBG funding for Kids Expo materials

A small, not-yet-determined use of federal CSBG block grant funds for printed event materials.

Veterans property tax exemption legislation (SCA 4/SB 623)

Could reduce property taxes for eligible veteran homeowners if enacted.