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Home My WebLink AboutADDITIONAL BUSINESS re Hearing Notice budget appropriation JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Carolyn Gallaway, Clerk of the Board DATE: August 24,2026 SUBJECT: HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Appropriations/Extensions Additional 2026; Various County Departments; Hearing Scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Various county departments have requested changes to their respective 2026 budgets. This set of proposed budget changes is referred to as Additional 2026 Budget Appropriations. Per RCW 36.40.140, the Board of County Commissioners must hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. regarding the proposed budget changes. ANALYSIS: These budget changes are intended to address unanticipated revenues and expenditures of the requesting departments. The Hearing Notice will be published in the Port Townsend Leader on August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: See attached department fund requests. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached Hearing Notice so that it may be published in the newspaper of record ahead of the anticipated September 8, 2026 hearing. REVIEWED BY: MO \lb fae) 3 Cr Josh :. 'et- s, County Administrator Date Please publish(2)times: August 26, and September 2, 2026 Contact Person: Adiel McKnight Bill to: Jefferson County Commissioners P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Additional Budget Appropriation 2026; Various County Departments; Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers(HYBRID) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing is scheduled by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners for TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER 8,2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (HYBRID). Notice of said hearing is to be published in the official newspaper of Jefferson County. Various County Departments have requested increases to their 2026 budget. Per RCW 36.40.140 the BOCC must hold a public hearing regarding the proposed budget changes. This agenda item is to approve the public notice only; the individual changes will be reviewed at the public hearing. The information is available for viewing on the County website by visiting: www.co.jefferson.wa.us and follow this pathway—Services—Laserfiche Web Portal (username and password is: public) - Board of Commissioners—BOCC Agenda Packets—2026 Weekly Agenda Items—09 September 2026—090826 - HEARING re Budget Appropriations You are welcome to participate in this hearing. You will need to join the meeting by 11:00 a.m. using the following methods: VIRTUALLY: Via the following Zoom, link: https://zoom.us/j/93777841705, PHONE: Dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code: 937-7784- 1705#and press *9 to"raise your hand"to be called upon. Access for the hearing impaired can be accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384,or IN-PERSON at 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend,WA 98368 (Commissioners Chambers) In addition, written testimony is also invited beginning on August 24, 2026 and ending on September 8, 2026 at the end of the Public Hearing, unless extended by the Board of County Commissioners. Written public testimony may be submitted by Email to: jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us You may view testimony received by visiting: www.co.jefferson.wa.us and following this pathway—Services—Laserfiche Web Portal (username and password is: public)— Board of Commissioners—BOCC Agenda Packets—2026 Weekly Agenda Items— 09 September 2026—090826 -HEARING re Budget Appropriations You can also Mail your testimony to: Jefferson County Commissioners' Office; P.O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Written testimony must be received by the Board of County Commissioners by the end of the hearing testimony period. Signed this 24th day of August, 2026 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/Greg Brotherton, Chair STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF JEFFERSON RESOLUTION Approving 2026 additional budget appropriations for RESOLUTION NO. various County departments WHEREAS,the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners did on the 24th day of August 2026, declare that a need existed for the listed expenses which are funded by additional sources which were not anticipated at the time of preparing said budgets; and such sources include unanticipated revenues received from fees, or grants from the State and Federal government,or proceeds from the sale of bonds, or budgeted but unexpended monies from the prior budget year; and WHEREAS,RCW 36.40.100 authorizes supplemental appropriations, provided"the board shall publish notice of the time and date of the meeting at which the supplemental appropriations resolution will be adopted, and the amount of the appropriation,once each week, for two consecutive weeks prior to the meeting in the official newspaper of the county," and WHEREAS, a supplemental appropriation for 2026 Additional Appropriation is necessary as described in the table below: General Fund-001 Revenue Expense Dept Dept Name Description One-time Ongoing One-time Ongoing 059 County Administrator Salary,Benefits 80,662 240 Superior Court Salary,Benefits 12,000 Total General Fund - - 12,000 80,662 Other Funds Revenue Expense Fund Fund Name Description One-time Ongoing One-time Ongoing F 155 VETERANS RELIEF Veterans'Services 31,606 505 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESERVE Unemployment Claims 140,000 Post Retirement 100,000 L&I Admin,Misc 30,000 Total Other Funds - - 270,000 31,606 Total Appropriations - - 282,000 112,268 WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners did on the 26th day of August,2026, set a hearing on said need for the 8th day of September 2026, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Chamber,Courthouse,Port Townsend,Washington,(Hybrid); and WHEREAS, Jefferson County has published notice of this hearing as provided in RCW 36.40.100 on August 26,2026 and September 2,2026 in the official newspaper of Jefferson County; and WHEREAS, this being the time and place set forth for said hearing and no objection or objection was interposed. Page 1 of 3 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY,STATE OF WASHINGTON: Section 1. Whereas Clauses Adopted as Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the above"Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact. Section 2. Supplemental Budget Appropriations Approved. The Supplemental Budget Appropriations above is hereby approved. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this resolution or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this resolution or its application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be affected. Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon adoption. Section 5. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This resolution is categorically exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19). (SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE) Page 2 of 3 APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2026 JEFFERSON COUNTY SEAL: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, Chair Heidi Eisenhour, Member Carolyn Gallaway,CMC, Date Clerk of the Board Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member Approved as to form only: Philip C. Hunsucker, Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Page 3 of 3 Reset Request for Budget Appropriation/Extension and Amendment Department/Fund Name: GF County Administrator-Page 1 Budget Year: 2026 Addl Revenue: A revenue source (i.e.grant, new fee) has been received which was not approved in the annual budget. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: One-time On-going Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FROM: If the revenue source is being transferred from another county fund, identify the information for the fund providing the revenue. Fund# Org# f Expenditure Obj# Description $0.00 Expenditure: After a thorough examination of my current budget it appears that the amount allocated is insufficient to pay necessary expenses for this year. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: OTHER FUNDS (Non General Fund): Is there enough Fund Balance to cover this additional expenditure? Yes FINo One-time On-going Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget 001 CA51310 101000 Salary-Deputy County Administrator $0.00 $66,980.00 $66,980.00 200000 Personnel Benefit $0.00 $217.00 $217.00 200100 OASI $0.00 $5,124.00 $5,124.00 200200 Retirement $0.00 $3,738.00 $3,738.00 200300 Medical Insurance $0.00 $4,488.00 $4,488.00 200400 Industrial Insurance $0.00 $ 115.00 $ 115.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $0.00 $0.00 $80,662.00 $80,662.00 TO: If the expenditure is providing a revenue source to another county fund, identify the receiving fund information. Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# Description $0.00 Reason for budget appropriation: The 50/50 split between Central Services Director and County Administrator responsibilities were not included in the 2026 Budget.With the position updated to Deputy County Administrator,the budget has now been adjusted accordingly.The difference between the original budgeted amount and the revised amount is$2,383. Submitted by(Elected Official/Department Head): Date: Reset Request for Budget Appropriation/Extension and Amendment Department/Fund Name: GF County Administrator-Page 2 Budget Year: 2026 Addl Revenue: A revenue source (i.e. grant, new fee) has been received which was not approved in the annual budget. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: One-time On-going Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FROM: If the revenue source is being transferred from another county fund, identify the information for the fund providing the revenue. Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description $0.00 Expenditure: After a thorough examination of my current budget it appears that the amount allocated is insufficient to pay necessary expenses for this year. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: OTHER FUNDS(Non General Fund): Is there enough Fund Balance to cover this additional expenditure? Yes No One-time On-going Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget 001 CA51310 200500 Employment Security $0.00 $840.00 $840.00 200550 Employee Benefit Reserve $335.00 $335.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $0.00 $0.00 $ 1,175.00 $ 1,175.00 TO: If the expenditure is providing a revenue source to another county fund, identify the receiving fund information. Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# Description $0.00 Reason for budget appropriation: See page 1 for explanation. Submitted by(Elected Official/Department Head): Date: OD / �� Reset Request for Budget Appropriation/Extension and Amendment Department/Fund Name: GF Superior Court Budget Year: 2026 Addl Revenue: A revenue source (i.e. grant, new fee) has been received which was not approved in the annual budget. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: One-time On-going Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FROM: If the revenue source is being transferred from another county fund, identify the information for the fund providing the revenue. Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description $0.00 Expenditure: After a thorough examination of my current budget it appears that the amount allocated is insufficient to pay necessary expenses for this year. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: OTHER FUNDS (Non General Fund): Is there enough Fund Balance to cover this additional expenditure? Yes No One-time On-going Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget 001 SC51221 101000 Salary-Court Commissioner $353,782.00 $4,000.00 $357,782.00 200000 Benefits $ 18,992.00 $8,000.00 $26,992.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $372,774.00 $ 12,000.00 $0.00 $384,774.00 TO: If the expenditure is providing a revenue source to another county fund, identify the receiving fund information. Fund # Org# Revenue Obj# Description $0.00 Reason for budget appropriation: Changing Court Commissioner from Clerk Hire to Part Time, .5 FTE.This appropriation request of$12,000 covers the difference in salary and benefits associated with converting the Jefferson County Superior Court Commissioner position from a clerk hire arrangement to a part-time benefited(.5 FTE)position,effective September 8,2026.TThe salary component of this position is already funded within the court's existing budget;this appropriation add esses t e benefts cost differential required to establish the position as a benefited county employee. Official/Department Head : 0 �.l Date: Submitted by (Elected ) Reset Request for Budget Appropriation/Extension and Amendment Department/Fund Name: 155 Veterans Relief Fund Budget Year: 2026 Addl Revenue: A revenue source (i.e. grant, new fee) has been received which was not approved in the annual budget. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: One-time On-going Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FROM: If the revenue source is being transferred from another county fund, identify the information for the fund providing the revenue. Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description $0.00 Expenditure: After a thorough examination of my current budget it appears that the amount allocated is insufficient to pay necessary expenses for this year. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: OTHER FUNDS (Non General Fund): Is there enough Fund Balance to cover this additional expenditure? Yes No One-time On-going Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget 155 15556520 410000 Veterans'Services $68,394.00 $31,606.00 $ 100,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $68,394.00 $0.00 $31,606.00 $ 100,000.00 TO: If the expenditure is providing a revenue source to another county fund, identify the receiving fund information. Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# I Description Il $0.00 Reason for budget appropriation: Amounts for services increased in 2025.This factor and the increased requests,actuals have already exceeded the total amount for 2025. Revenues tracking as budgeted,therefore fund balance will support this increase. Submitted by (Elected Official/Department Head): �11 Date: aV d7� Reset Request for Budget Appropriation/Extension and Amendment Department/Fund Name: 505 Employee Benefit Reserve Budget Year: 2026 Addl Revenue: A revenue source (i.e. grant, new fee) has been received which was not approved in the annual budget. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: One-time On-going Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FROM: If the revenue source is being transferred from another county fund, identify the information for the fund providing the revenue. Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description $0.00 Expenditure: After a thorough examination of my current budget it appears that the amount allocated is insufficient to pay necessary expenses for this year. Therefore, I request an appropriation and budget extension in the amount reflected below: OTHER FUNDS (Non General Fund): Is there enough Fund Balance to cover this additional expenditure? Yes No One-time On-going Fund# Org# Expenditure Obj# Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget 505 50551778 410094 Unemployment Claims $20,000.00 $ 140,000.00 $ 160,000.00 50551721 410211 Post Retirement $200,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $300,000.00 50551761 410092 L&I Admin Cost $28,000.00 $5,000.00 $33,000.00 50551721 410184 Misc Payroll $0.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $248,000.00 $270,000.00 $0.00 $518,000.00 TO: If the expenditure is providing a revenue source to another county fund, identify the receiving fund information. Fund# Org# Revenue Obj# Description $0.00 Reason for budget appropriation: Unemployment claims have been the highest in years.This is paid quarterly and we currently have the 2nd quarter invoice to pay,averaging about$42,000 each time. Post Retirement has experienced some large payouts to retirees and require budget to get through year end. L&I Admin-AWC Retro program cost increased approx$5,000. Misc Payroll-This is primarily audits by various benefits i.e. SHWT,Teamsters re Trust that had audit diustments. /i /)..4 Submitted by(Elected Official/Department Head): Date: