To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners' Office
Prepared By:
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Kendra Davis, Management Analyst, Commissioners' Office; Nico Johnson, Management Analyst, Commissioners' Office
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Presenter: Michelle Halstead, Commissioners' Office; Kathy Smith, Director, Community Resources; Todd Weaver, Director, Finance; Patrick Hernndez, Director, Human Resources; Dan Makelky, Director, Human Services; Jennifer Ludwig, Director, Public Health; Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development; Jared Rowlison, Undersheriff, Sheriff's Office
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Subject:
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1:00 PM *Federal Funding Impacts
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Purpose and Request:
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This informational session identifies potential impacts of recent federal funding decisions on County programs and services. This presentation will provide updated information on federal funding known and unknowns, highlight impacts of state budgetary constraints, discuss known and unknown impacts on county programs and services, and provide options for Board consideration during the upcoming budget process.
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Background and Discussion: Recent federal funding decisions, including the passage of H.R. 1, have broad impacts on the County's programs and services. In order to prepare for the potential impacts these actions, staff will provide an update of how the County uses federal funding, the knowns and unknowns of both federal and state funds, and what the potential effects could be to County programs and services
The County receives in excess of $102 million in federal funding across a number of program areas, including Human Services, workforce, Public Health, and more. This represents about 18% of the County's budget. Additionally, the County receives significant funding from the state that may also be in question. Programs and services that are likely to be reduced include WIC, family planning, harm reduction, immunizations, Medicaid, SNAP, childcare a...
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