Behavioral Health general fund loan repayment
Summary
The Board finalized how Behavioral Health will repay a $2 million General Fund loan — seven years, no interest, quarterly payments — after debate over lost interest income. Counsel said interest may not be legal and the department has no funding source to pay it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county forgoes an estimated $390,000 in potential interest over the loan term, per Supervisor Sabatier.
Behavioral Health can keep serving over 3,000 residents annually without a liquidity crisis.
The General Fund loses potential interest income during tight budget years.
Mentions & discussions (2)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 6, 2026
The Board finalized how Behavioral Health will repay a $2 million General Fund loan — seven years, no interest, quarterly payments — after debate over lost interest income. Counsel said interest may not be legal and the department has no funding source to pay it.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — June 23, 2026
Behavioral Health owes the general fund money; the Board got a fiscal stabilization update and told staff to bring back a repayment plan for approval.
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