budget

Humboldt supervisors set up $4.9 million health fund transfer, child-care loans and road spending

The Aug. 18 Board of Supervisors agenda bundles a $4.9 million health-care transfer, at least $850,000 in ARPA child-care loans, a $2.254 million behavioral-health contract and new roads spending.

Appropriations advances SB 999 to move health coverage report deadline earlier

The committee backed an amendment that would shift the annual report on minimum essential coverage and the individual mandate from June 1 to April 1.

Assembly hearing flags dormant county indigent care systems as Medi-Cal pressures build

County officials told lawmakers some local indigent-care programs are dormant or too weak to meet current safety-net demand, while Finance projected Medi-Cal enrollment will fall and warned federal work-rule changes could tighten exemptions.

Assembly panel hears push for steadier funding for workforce, mobility systems

Witnesses urged lawmakers to shift from short-term grants to long-term, flexible support for regional workforce and economic mobility efforts.

Auditors say UC repatriation of Native ancestors could take decades at some campuses

A legislative oversight hearing highlighted long projected timelines, unspent repatriation funds and open audit recommendations as lawmakers pressed University of California leaders on CalNAGPRA compliance.

Arcata council weighs $1.7 million more for wastewater upgrade work

The Aug. 5 agenda includes a $1.5 million construction amendment and a separate $240,135 Carollo Engineers amendment tied to the city’s wastewater treatment facilities upgrade project.

CDFA asks lawmakers for $18.5 million a year to fight glassy-winged sharpshooter

At a joint legislative agriculture hearing, CDFA said it needs annual funding for detection, monitoring and eradication tied to the pest outbreak.

Rio Dell approves $54,035 wastewater budget amendment for AeroMod cake pump system

Council backed a wastewater equipment replacement after staff said the current setup was causing recurring liner damage.

Rio Dell directs RCEA representative to back 6% electric generation rate increase

Council backed Redwood Coast Energy Authority’s fiscal 2026-27 budget and rate recommendation after staff said PCIA-related costs and a projected deficit require the increase.

Big Lagoon board approves 2026-27 budget, LCAP, EPA plan and local indicators

Trustees unanimously signed off on the district’s annual planning and spending items at the June 12 meeting.

RCEA agenda puts 6% rate reset and $26 million reserve floor before board

The July 23 packet asks Redwood Coast Energy Authority directors to consider a rate strategy that would keep generation prices 6% above PG&E’s and preserve at least $26 million in reserves.

Humboldt supervisors add $1.5 million in HOME program income for housing aid

The county’s board approved using program income to expand its HOME Investment Partnership award for first-time homebuyer and rental assistance.

Harbor district weighs offshore wind terminal review, NEPA questions and dredging gap

At its July 9 meeting, the Humboldt Bay Harbor District said it is the CEQA lead agency for the offshore wind terminal and that NEPA is not currently triggered for the district’s project, while also detailing a marina dredging funding shortfall.

Humboldt supervisors hear Measure Z plan to steer more money to departments, fire and Fortuna SRO

County staff and an advisory committee outlined three-year Measure Z spending options for fiscal 2027-28 through 2029-30, but the meeting transcript cuts off before any final board action on the item.

Arcata council puts Measure G renewal on November ballot, names pro-argument writers

The council also asked the city attorney for an impartial analysis and set up the ballot-argument process for the tax measure.

RCEA board weighs 6% PG&E premium to preserve $26 million reserve

A July 23 staff proposal would keep Redwood Coast Energy Authority retail rates at a 6% premium over PG&E generation rates while maintaining at least $26 million in cash reserves.

Arcata adopts budget, places Measure G renewal on November ballot

Council also approved a placeholder for a future climate manager line item as it weighed reserves, staffing and election policy.

Harbor District advances offshore wind terminal review, flags outreach spending and marina dredging gap

The July 9 meeting moved the offshore wind terminal review ahead while detailing community-outreach funding and the lack of a near-term Woodley Island Marina dredging plan.

Big Lagoon board delays transportation agreement as it weighs selling electric bus

Trustees said they would not sign a proposed 2026-27 transportation agreement with Northern Humboldt Unified School District yet, as the district considers whether to sell its electric bus.

Humboldt supervisors add deficit workshops, animal-control funding task to budget motion

At the June 15 budget hearing, supervisors directed staff to plan workshops on the county’s structural deficit and to look for spay-and-neuter funding through the Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division.

Rio Dell council advances $690,335 earthquake repair contract and $229,951 sewer amendment

The June 16 meeting also cleared a substantial increase to the Painter Street sewer consulting agreement, both as consent items.

Big Lagoon board adopts 2026-27 budget, LCAP and EPA plan while discussing campus safety upgrades

Trustees also approved closed-session stipends and heard that a full-time teaching position for 2026-27 has been accepted.

Fortuna council agenda includes Opportunity Zone push, building code rewrite and water plan funding

The July 20 agenda puts three notable policy items before the council: Opportunity Zone nominations, a building code overhaul and an $83,690 water master plan budget request.