HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-05-2026; 4-c - Presentation of Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-c
SUBJECT: Presentation of Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual
Operating Budget
DEPARTMENT: County Manager's Office
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308
UNDER SEPARATE COVER Caitlin Fenhagen, (919) 245-2303
Recommended FY 2026-27 Annual Kirk Vaughn, (919) 245-2153
Operating Budget (To be provided prior to
the meeting)- Will also be available at:
https://www.orange coun tyn c.gov/budget
PURPOSE: To receive a presentation on the Manager's Recommended FY 2026-27 Annual
Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND: Each year in the month of May, the County Manager presents the Board of
County Commissioners with a recommended spending plan for the next fiscal year. During the
meeting, the Manager provides a brief presentation of the Recommended FY 2026-27 Annual
Operating Budget.
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct two Public Hearings - the first at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and the second on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7.00 pm. In addition, the
Board has scheduled the following Budget Work Sessions:
• May 14, 2026 - Budget Work Session with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange
County Schools, Durham Tech Community College and Outside Agencies.
• May 21, 2026 - Budget Work Session with Fire Districts and County Departments within
the following Functional Leadership Teams: Public Safety (Courts, Emergency
Services, Criminal Justice Resource Department, and the Sheriff's Office); Human
Services (Child Support, Department of Social Services, Department of Aging, Health,
Housing Department, Equity and Inclusion, Library Services and Alliance Health)
• May 26, 2026 - Budget Work Session with County Departments within the following
Functional Leadership Teams: Support Services (Asset Management Services,
Community Relations, Finance and Administrative Services, Human Resources and
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Information Technology); General Government (Board of County Commissioners, Board
of Elections, County Manager, County Attorney, Register of Deeds and Tax
Administration); Community Services (Animal Services, Cooperative Extension,
Department of Environmental, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development,
Orange Public Transportation, Fleet Services, Planning and Inspections, Solid Waste and
Sportsplex)
• June 4, 2026 - Budget Work Session for Board to review budget amendments and finalize
decisions (Resolution of Intent to Adopt) on the FY 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget and
the FY 2025-2035 Capital Investment Plan.
• June 16, 2026 - Business Meeting for the Adoption of the FY 2026-27 Annual Operating
Budget and the FY 2025-2035 Capital Investment Plan.
All meetings start at 7:00 p.m.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the presentation of the
Manager's Recommended FY 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget. Decisions that the Board
makes as part of its discussion on the Manager's Recommended FY 2026-27 Annual Operating
Budget will have financial impacts.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• MISSION STATEMENT — Orange County is a visionary leader in providing governmental
services valued by our community, beyond those required by law, in an equitable,
sustainable, innovative and efficient way.
• VISION STATEMENT — We are a diverse, inclusive, and healthy county working together
to strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the presentation of
the Manager's Recommended FY 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget.