Michael L. Muhlebeck

Section 730 mental health restoration costs

The $97,000 amendment is just the start — total costs could reach $2.6 million this year if other options aren't found.

County EMS service growth and staffing

Should increase county revenue from insurance reimbursements for ambulance responses.

New homeless shelter in Amsterdam

$382,000 combined, fully reimbursed by state dollars.

Child protective caseload crisis

Three new positions requested in the 2027 budget, partly offset by eliminating others.

District Attorney staffing crisis

About $10,000 more in salary, covered by the DA's budget and grant funds.

EMS billing rate increase

Should positively affect the budget, but the size depends on calls and reimbursement.

New radio tower and 911 dispatch upgrades

Zero county match — fully state-funded.

Utility easement at public safety facility

$1,000 in revenue to the county.

School resource officer contracts for 2026-27

Roughly $360,000 total, entirely reimbursed by the districts — no county cost.

Sheriff's Office security and fraud investigation at DSS

The Sheriff's salaries are partially reimbursed under the agreements.

Youth detention and transport services

Up to $347,000 budgeted for juvenile detention services in 2026.

Jail medication-assisted treatment

None locally — fully state-funded pass-through dollars.

Sheriff patrol vehicle equipment grant

$99,000 in grant funds with no county match.

Mental health MOU with Sheriff's Department

Coroner Removal Services Contract

Expected considerable cost savings versus the current arrangement; a deputy coroner position is also requested.

Amsterdam MOU and county-wide health programming

Up to $35,000 budgeted this year for the Amsterdam pool program, all grant-funded.

Budget amendment and contract authorization (public safety)

Budget amendment (public safety, second item)

Public safety grant carryovers, traffic safety board and coroner add-on