$500,000 Emergency Fund From Disaster Reserves
Summary
The CEO asked for quick access to reserves so contracts can start immediately; the board amended its motion to set aside $500,000, with ratification documents due back the following week and fuller funding discussion at the September 28 budget meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
$500,000 moved from the disaster reserve account (roughly $3-4 million balance) into a tracked recovery account.
County departments that can now sign contracts for equipment and crews without waiting for budget cycles.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors Budget Hearing cont. - Sep 29, 2026
Supervisor Curro flagged that a previously restricted fund is now unrestricted, and wants the board to consider using it to replenish the emergency contingency fund when needed.
Board of Supervisors (Special) - Sep 22, 2026
The CEO asked for quick access to reserves so contracts can start immediately; the board amended its motion to set aside $500,000, with ratification documents due back the following week and fuller funding discussion at the September 28 budget meeting.
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