Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: County Agreement with the San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with the San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), for the provision of staffing, office space, and services for the FY 2026-2027 term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $926,070.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) is a State-mandated, independent commission with countywide jurisdiction over changes in organization and boundaries of cities and special districts consisting of two County Supervisors, two city council members, two special district members, and a public member.
Government Code Section 56380 permits local agency formation commissions to independently provide for personnel, office space, supplies, and legal counsel or to contract with another public agency for services. LAFCo has contracted for these services with the County of San Mateo since 1996.
The LAFCo agreement with San Mateo County includes staffing (LAFCo Executive Officer, Management Analyst, Administrative Secretary serving as Commission Clerk, and County Attorney serving as Legal Counsel), office space, and supplies to be provided by the County in exchange for LAFCo’s payment for the cost of these services (the “Agreement”).
DISCUSSION:
For FY 2026-2027, the Agreement includes a maximum fiscal obligation of $926,070, which includes salary and benefits for LAFCo staff, office space, and miscellaneous services and supplies. The Agreement allows LAFCo to provide for these expenses more cost effectively than if the Commission operated in facilities separate from the County and directly hired staff and legal counsel.
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the Agreement and resolution as to form.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The Agreement will allow LAFCo to continue performing critical services affecting local governments in San Mateo County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
LAFCo funds the Agreement with application revenues, fund balance carryover, and inter-agency revenue from County, city, and special district contributions determined by State Law. The County’s contribution is one-third of LAFCo’s net operating budget. Thus, for FY 2026-2027, the County’s share of the Agreement is approximately $295,023 and is included in Non-Departmental Services FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget.