1. FY 2027 budget recommended to the board The committee voted to recommend the FY 2027 budget for board approval. Staff described Fund 100 expenses as roughly 10% above the current-year budget of $3.2 million. Much of the increase reflects continuing hydrogeologic consulting work by Montgomery & Associates that was previously supported by grants and is expected to rely more on regulatory fees. The Round 1, Round 2 and R2M grants are closing out; the MLRP grant continues through 2027. The budget recommendation did not adopt fee rates. Staff did not prepare a five-year forecast because post-grant work remains undecided. Public commenters objected, while agency counsel said the five-year planning provision is a board policy rather than a statutory mandate.
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