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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 21, 2026
Action Agenda
Item No. 1 & 2
SUBJECT: Discussion of Fire Districts and County Departments' FY 2026-27
Recommended Budgets
DEPARTMENT: County Manager
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308
Caitlin Fenhagen, (919) 245-2303
Kirk Vaughn, (919) 245-2153
PURPOSE: To review and discuss FY 2026-27 recommended fire districts and recommended
departmental budgets.
BACKGROUND: The County Manager presented the FY 2026-27 Recommended Operating
Budget at the Board's Business meeting on May 5, 2026. Since then, the Board has conducted
one public hearing to receive residents' comments regarding the proposed funding plan. At the
May 14, 2026 Budget Work Session, the Board discussed recommended FY 2026-27 budgets for
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, Orange County Schools Board of
Education and Durham Tech Community College.
This budget work session offers the Board an opportunity to review and discuss the recommended
budgets for the fire districts and County departments.
Functional Leadership Teams:
The following Functional Leadership Teams are scheduled to attend the budget work session:
Public Safety:
• Courts
• Criminal Justice Resources
• Emergency Services
• Sheriff
• Non-Departmental
Human Services:
• Aging
• Alliance Health
• Child Support Services
• Civil Rights & Civic Life
• Health Department
• Housing Department
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• Library Services
• Social Services
• Opioid Settlement Fund
• Non-Departmental
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the discussion of the
Manager's Recommended FY 2026-27 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 review and discuss the
Manager's Recommended FY 2026-27 budget and provide direction to staff, as appropriate.