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FEMA reimbursement for 2023 floods and 2020 fire secured

The county and several special districts are still waiting on FEMA reimbursements from the 2023 storms, with about $13 million owed to the county. Commissioners described months of no communication from FEMA and asked for a detailed status report at the June meeting.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026

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FY 2026/27 County Budget Adoption

The preliminary budget projects $187.1 million in revenue and an $8.089 million fiscal year deficit, with claims spend raised dramatically from the prior consultant's estimates. A 50% stop loss premium increase is budgeted conservatively, and the plan will test the market against the captive arrangement.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026