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Establish fee schedule for 2027 and establish date and time for required public hearings and meetings for the adoption of the final 2027 budget and levy
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 373.40, a public hearing on the county's 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room for public comments, followed by a capital budget presentation by the Capital Budgeting Task Force; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 383B.118, a public hearing to consider proposed 2027 fee changes by various departments be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in the Hennepin County Board Room for public comments, immediately following the capital budget presentation by the Capital Budgeting Task Force; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 275.065, a public meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hennepin County Board Room to obtain public input on the 2027 budget and property tax levy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final 2027 budget and property tax levy adoption be scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at the 1:30 p.m. county board meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office of Budget and Finance is directed to publish legally required notices.
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Background:
The budget hearing schedule was previously approved by the Board through Resolution 25-0517 on December 11, 2025.
Capital Improvement Program Public Hearing
Minnesota Statutes § 373.40, subdivision 2(b) requires a public hearing prior to the issuance of bonds under the provisions of subdivision 2(a). That subdivision allows issuance of bonds without an election as long as the county has an approved Capital Improvement Program. As part of the annual budget process, Hennepin County adopts a five-year Capital Improvement Program. This action sets the public hearing date to coincide with the Budget and Capital Investment Committee hearing, at which the Capital Budgeting Task Force (CBTF) will present its recommended 2027 Capital Budget and 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Fees Public Hearing
Minnesota Statute Section 383B.118 requires that the county hold a public hearing prior to increasing fees. Staff recommends holding this hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, immediately following the capital budget presentation at 12:00 p.m.
Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Under Minnesota Statutes § 275.065, subdivision 3(c), Hennepin County is required to hold a meeting at which the budget and levy will be discussed, and public input allowed, prior to the final budget and levy determination. The meeting must occur after November 24 and must not be held before 6:00 p.m. Staff recommend the board approve a starting time of 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, for this public meeting.
The Office of Budget and Finance will be responsible for publishing notice of the hearings.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: No Recommendation