BOS-2026-72 : Adopt Resolution establishing the appropriations limit (Gann Limit) for countywide funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and revisions for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 7910 and establishing the time period for contesting such limits.
The document outlines a resolution to adopt the appropriations limit (Gann Limit) for the County of Santa Clara for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and to revise the limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. It details the fiscal implications, reasons for the recommendation, and the background of the Gann Limit as established by California law. The resolution is necessary to ensure compliance with state laws regarding local expenditures.
Key points
The resolution establishes the appropriations limit for countywide funds for FY2026-2027.
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as the budgeted proceeds of taxes are below the appropriations limit.
The recommended cost of living factor for FY2026-2027 is based on California per capita personal income.
The population factor recommended for FY2026-2027 is based on the incorporated portion of the County.
Failure to establish the appropriations limit would prevent compliance with California laws.
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County of Santa Clara Finance Agency Administration 129226 DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Olaiya, Director of Finance SUBJECT: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Resolution establishing the appropriations limit (Gann Limit) for countywide funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and revisions for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in accordance with Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 7910 and establishing the time period for contesting such limits. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of this action. No refunds to taxpayers are needed as the budgeted proceeds of taxes for countywide funds are less than the appropriations limit for FY2025-2026 and FY2026-2027. The FY2025-2026 budgeted proceeds of taxes for countywide funds are $2,388,203,317, which is $6,237,364,128 below the revised appropriations limit of $8,625,567,445. The FY2026-2027 budgeted proceeds of taxes for countywide funds are $2,649,466,357, which is $6,425,897,937 below the appropriations limit of $9,075,364,294. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The recommended action is necessary...
This resolution establishes the appropriations limit for countywide funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and revises the limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in accordance with California law. The resolution includes details on the calculation of the appropriations limit, the factors used for adjustments, and the process for contesting the limits.
Key points
The resolution is from the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County.
It establishes the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and revises the limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
The appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is updated to $8,625,567,445.
The appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is established as $9,075,364,294.
The Board elected to use specific factors for calculating the adjustment: California per capita personal income and population change within the incorporated portion of the County.
Judicial actions regarding the appropriations limit must be commenced within 45 days of the resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR COUNTYWIDE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND REVISIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7910 AND ESTABLISHING THE TIME PERIOD FOR CONTESTING SUCH LIMITS WHEREAS, Article XIIIB of the California Constitution and Government Code Sections 7901 et seq. provide that the State and each local agency shall be subject to an annual appropriations limit as defined therein; WHEREAS, Article XIHB Section 8(e)(2) of the California Constitution and Government Code section 7910 require each local government entity to select its methodology annually by a recorded vote of the governing body; WHEREAS, the Controller-Treasurer Department of the County of Santa Clara has computed an appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 by applying appropriate adjustment factors to a revised base derived from an updated appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; WHEREAS, the total adjustment factor is determined annually by multiplying a cost of living factor by a population factor; the...