HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-26-2026; 1 - Discussion of County Departments FY 2026-27 Recommended Budgets 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 26, 2026
Action Agenda
Item No. 1
SUBJECT: Discussion of 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 departmental budgets.
BACKGROUND: The County Manager presented the FY 2026-27 Recommended Operating
Budget at the Board's May 5, 2026 Business meeting. Since then, the Board has conducted one
public hearing on May 12, 2026 to receive residents' comments regarding the proposed funding
plan. At its May 14, 2026 budget work session, the Board discussed recommended FY 2026-27
Outside Agencies funding and recommended budgets for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Board of Education, Orange County Schools Board of Education and Durham Tech Community
College. At its May 21, 2026 budget work session, the Board discussed the recommended FY
2026-27 budgets for the Fire Districts, as well as departments in the Human Services and Public
Safety functions.
This work session offers the Board an opportunity to review and discuss the recommended
budgets directly with County departments and the Sportsplex within the structure of Functional
Leadership Teams, including operations, capital, and department fee schedule change
recommendations.
Functional Leadership Teams:
The following Functional Leadership Teams are scheduled to attend this work session:
Support Services:
• Asset Management Services
• Community Relations
• Finance and Administrative Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technologies
General Government:
• Board of County Commissioners
• Board of Elections
• County Attorney
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• County Manager
• Register of Deeds
• Tax Administration
Community Services:
• Animal Services
• Cooperative Extension
• Environment, Agriculture, and Parks & Recreation
• Economic Development, including Article 46 Sales Tax
• Visitors Bureau
• Planning and Inspections
• Solid Waste
• Sportsplex
• Transportation Services
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.