2023-08-22 Budget UpdateBudget Update
August 22, 2023
2:02 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Swope, Commissioner Brummer, Commissioner Pollock, incoming County
Manager Ryan Barrett, Matt Jaeger, Nic Scott, Steve Wohld (2:08 p.m.)
Guest(s): None
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Public comment: None.
The commissioners said offices and departments must meet the Sept. 11 deadline for submitting
budgets. They said late submissions would not be allowed.
Becky Butler provided the following updates:
• Budget
o Rudy Rodriguez is scheduling budget meetings with all electeds and directors.
o All-day budget meetings will take place Oct. 11, 16 and 18.
o Budget trainings are scheduled for Sept. 14, 17 and 21.
o Budget assistance will be available every Thursday and Friday in August and September.
o Staff will review preliminary Sept. 11 through Oct. 3.
o Preliminary budgets will be presented to the BOCC on Oct. 3.
• Broadband
o Bid opening for the broadband project is Aug. 24.
o The contract will be reviewed with the PA’s Office Aug. 23.
o Engineer’s estimate has been submitted.
o Permits have been submitted for Phase 1-3.
o Discussions regarding Contract compliance requirements are ongoing.
o Will meet with the archeologist later in the day to verify sites and review the map.
• Procurement software
o The county has seven active bids in its new procurement system.
o More than 100 vendors have signed up for access.
o Staff is creating department templates.
o First sealed bid opening is scheduled for Aug. 23.
o Staff is working to ensure ARPA contracts are signed by the end of 1Q 2024.
o $1 million is not yet allocated.
Meeting ended at 2:54 p.m.