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County Board of Supervisors · San Bernardino County, CA · 2026-09-01
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
The Board considered setting the countywide 1% property tax rate and establishing property tax rates for local taxing agencies for FY 2026-27. Major financial items include over $12 million for ARMC infusion pumps and medical supplies, $10.2 million in multi-vendor child abuse prevention contracts, a $7.45 million lease extension for Human Services, and the purchase of a $531,000 armored rescue vehicle for the Sheriff.
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Resolutions
12
Recorded meeting actions
Dollars moved
$73,292,415
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17 — Resolution establishing FY 2026-27 Revenue and Taxation Code property tax rates for local agencies
In plain English
Sets the statutory property tax rates for local government agencies across San Bernardino County for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector)
Impact: Establishes tax rates assessed on local property owners for local agency funding.
27 — Resolution setting 1% Countywide annual property tax rate for FY 2026-27
In plain English
Formally establishes the standard 1% baseline property tax rate assessed on all taxable properties within the County.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - County Administrative Office)
Impact: Applies the 1% property tax rate across all county parcels for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
15 — Agreements with B. Braun Medical Inc. for IV Pumps, Tubing, and Solutions
In plain English
Approves the purchase of IV infusion pump equipment ($2.13M), ongoing disposable products and IV solutions ($9.7M), and software licenses ($308,960) for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Arrowhead Regional Medical Center)
Impact: Authorizes $12,137,706 in county healthcare system expenditures using non-standard contract terms.
22 — Fee-for-Service Contracts for Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services
In plain English
Contracts with 26 separate agencies and providers to deliver child abuse prevention, treatment, and counseling services through June 2029.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Children and Family Services)
Impact: Commits up to $10,262,840 in aggregate funding across 26 service providers.
24 — Loan Agreement and Covenants for Orenda House Project in Apple Valley
In plain English
Issues a 15-year county loan of up to $755,000 to Family Assistance Program and Orenda Veterans Project to maintain affordable housing units for homeless individuals and veterans.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Community Development and Housing Department)
Impact: Directs $755,000 in county loan funds to preserve affordable homeless housing.
25 — FY 2026-27 Opioid Settlement Funding Expenditure Plan and Position Additions
In plain English
Revises the County's annual Opioid Settlement expenditure plan down by $433,388 to $24.82M and adds 8 full-time staff positions for substance use disorder services.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - County Administrative Office)
Impact: Allocates $24,817,678 from national opioid settlement funds and creates permanent county payroll positions.
47 — FY 2026-27 California Children's Services Administrative and Oversight Budget Plan
In plain English
Approves an $18.56M budget for California Children's Services administration, accepting $14.6M from the state and committing $785,135 in county matching funds.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Public Health)
Impact: Commits $785,135 in county tax dollars as local match toward total $18,555,119 program budget.
53 — Resolution Prohibiting Commercial Vehicles Exceeding 14,000 Pounds on Select Roads
In plain English
Bans commercial vehicles over 7 tons on Santa Ana Avenue in Bloomington and San Bernardino Avenue in Fontana to reduce heavy truck traffic in residential areas.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Public Works-Transportation)
Impact: Restricts heavy commercial trucking access on designated local road segments.
55 — Easement Acquisitions for State Street Widening Project in Muscoy
In plain English
Authorizes acquiring 21 permanent and 21 temporary construction easements from 22 property owners to widen 0.61 miles of State Street.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Real Estate Services)
Impact: $525,000 spent for right-of-way acquisitions and compensation to affected property owners.
56 — Lease Amendment No. 3 with Lena Partners, LLC for Office Space
In plain English
Extends the Human Services Department's office lease at 150 South Lena Road in San Bernardino by 10 years, increasing total lease payments by $7.45 million.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Real Estate Services)
Impact: Commits $7,450,986 in long-term county lease costs through August 2036.
62 — Purchase of Armored Rescue Vehicle from Lenco Industries, Inc.
In plain English
Authorizes the Sheriff's Department to purchase a new armored tactical rescue vehicle for $531,000 with non-standard contract terms.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar (County Departments - Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator)
Impact: Spends $531,000 on tactical law enforcement vehicle hardware.
70 — Zoning Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for Lonely Dove Motel Expansion
In plain English
Rezoning 5 acres in Homestead Valley from Rural Living to Commercial and granting a permit to expand a motel by 33 units (42 total) plus two restaurants, pool, and day spa.
How it was buried
Discussion Calendar (Land Use Services)
Impact: Changes rural zoning designation to commercial development in the desert community of Landers.