Summary
The county hits its 10% reserve goal on paper but ends each year with a smaller cushion than policy intends, leaving it exposed to snow storms, overtime, and revenue surprises. The committee is leaning toward raising the goal to 13% and adding a maintenance spending benchmark.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Boosting reserves to 13% would set aside more taxpayer money as a cushion — meaning less available for programs in any given year.
County finances and the AAA bond rating — protecting everyone from higher borrowing costs when the next recession or storm hits.
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