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File #: 25-550    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/29/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting
On agenda: 10/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Submission of 2026 Recommended Budget
Attachments: 1. Board Summary Report, 2. Presentation - 2026 Recommended Budget, 3. AC Decision Support Framework, 4. 2026 Recommended Budget (link), 5. Proposed Motion, 6. Resolution
To: Board of County Commissioners

Through: Todd Weaver, Director, Finance Department

Prepared By:
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Jessica Savko, Budget Manager, Finance Department
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Presenter: Jessica Savko, Budget Manager, Finance Department
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Subject:
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Submission of 2026 Recommended Budget
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this public hearing is to submit to the Board of County Commissioners the 2026 Recommended Budget for Arapahoe County, the Arapahoe County Recreation District, the Arapahoe County Law Enforcement Authority, the Arapahoe County Building Finance Corporation, and the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Public Improvement District in accordance with Colorado Revised Statue 29-1-105. The study session to discuss the content of the 2026 Recommended Budget is scheduled for the morning of October 20, 2025, with a public hearing also scheduled for October 28, 2025.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Economic Resilience and Stability - Support long-term economic resilience through responsible fiscal and investment strategies.

Background and Discussion: The recommended budget contains projected revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2026 and is in conformance with Colorado law including the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) and other legal revenue and spending restrictions. The 2026 Recommended Budget was prepared by the Executive Budget Committee and their key recommendations and proposals are to be presented in a Board Study Session on October 20, 2025. It is important to note that this is a recommended budget and is subject to further review and revision by the Board of County Commissioners as additional information is obtained or other decisions are made regarding its content.
The purpose of this public hearing is to submit the 2026 Recommended Budget to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners will have time to review in preparation for a study session to discuss the co...

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