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Home My WebLink About46-0908-26R STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF JEFFERSON RESOLUTION Approving 2026 additional budget appropriations for RESOLUTION NO. various County departments 46-0908-26R 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 _: r. strator Salary,Benefits 80,662 24,7 >.:oe,,_,_curt 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 155 VETERANS a=J_F 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.I )0 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 8a'day of September,2026 .�SetipiN RS: JEFFERSON UNTY FE h SEAL: �`G.• ..%,'""s;;.•c0�w s, A ISSIONERS r : O _ � , I. ATTEST: : 77 • Gr rotherton,Chair ""'' '64 (40Vegs. Yr e4i Heidi i enhour, Member / Carolyn llaway, CMC, 11 Date Clerk of the Board dley-Nollette, Member Approved as to form only: 6 i r2Ci Oa- 7' aOc )/T )C3C-5e Philip C. Hunsucker, Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Page 3 of 3 .-tPPRO!ED this 8'h dad of September, ?(►?h ��,.�sFEc?Sony JEFFERSON lie LINTY SEAL: it ��•o�•' 00,. ; 4A'tkiliiiiiiiiliISSIONERS laliligb ATTEST: ' zi '1: :rotherton,Chair ' I iti ell 4,,,, 7/- 61d/-4'' 9 Heidi -1 enhour, Menthe! Carolyn laway,CMC, Date Clerk oft e Board I e dley-Nollette, Member Approved as to form only: 0• C September 9,2026 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 S 0.00 S 0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $0.00 $0.00 S 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 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: S 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 S 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): _O Date: �' „ Request for Budget Appropriation/Extension and Amendment Department/Fund Name: GF County Administrator-Page 2 Budget Year: 2026 Anu 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 S 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 S 0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: S 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. 1 herefore, 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? rives No One-time On-going Fund # Org# Expenditure Obj # Description Current Budget Appropriation Appropriation Amended Budget 001 CAS1310 200500 Employment Security S (L00 $840.00 $840.00 200550 Employee Benefit Reserve $335.00 $ 335.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE: S 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 S 0.00 Reason for budget appropriation: See page 1 for explanation. Submitted by (Elected Official/Department Head): J .f Date: Reset Request for Budget Appropriation/Extension and Amendment Department/Fund Name: GF Superior Court Budget Year: 2026 Addi 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 S 0.00 S 0.00 S000 S 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# Orgy Revenue Obj# ( Description 11 S 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 the benefits cost differential required to establish the position as a benefited county employee. Submitted by (Elected Official/Department Head): 4 )1.l = �" J Date: ZS 1 3,Lt il d-6, 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 S 0.00 $0.00 _ S 0.00 S 0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: S 0.00 $0.00 S 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# I Expenditure Obj# I Description -I $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 S 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $68,394.00 $0.00 S 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 $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. l Submitted by (Elected Official/Department Head): \ �t�f -� Date: 1 r at> �� 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 S 0.00 S 0.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $ 0.00 S 0.00 S 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 $0.0{ Expenditure: After a thorough examination of my current budget it appears that the amount allocated is insufficient to pay necessary expenses for this year. I herefore, 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 S 140,000.00 $ 160,000.00 50551721 410211 Post Retirement $200,000.00 S 100,000.00 $300,000.00 50551761 410092 L&l 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 S 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 tt Revenue Obj # Description S 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. ''ost Retirement has experienced some large payouts to retirees and require budget to get through year end. 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 d ustments. p Submitted by (Elected Official/Department Head): Date: Regular Agenda JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board DATE: September 8, 2026 SUBJECT: HEARING re: Proposed Appropriations/Extensions Additional 2026; Various County Departments; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, 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 was published in the Port Townsend Leader on August 26, and September 2, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: See attached department fund requests. RECOMMENDATION: Hear public testimony and consider approval of a resolution to adopt the Additional 2026 Budget Appropriations on Monday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. REVIEWED BY:WJos . eters, County Administrator Dat3 a-C