AGENDA DATE: 3/18/2026
TITLE:
FY 2026 Budget Amendment and Appropriation
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Conduct a public hearing on proposed fiscal year 2026 budget amendments and approve appropriations for local government and public school’s programs and projects.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Herrick, Ruege, Sumner, Bowman, Malcolm, Davidson, Rakes, Vinzant, Mitchell, Unsworth
PRESENTER (S): Ryan Davidson
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Virginia Code §15.2-2507 provides that any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget; provided, however, any such amendment which exceeds one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget must be accomplished by first publishing a notice of a meeting and holding a public hearing before amending the budget. The Code section applies to all County funds, i.e., General Fund, Capital Funds, E911, School Self-Sustaining, etc.
The cumulative total of the Fiscal Year (FY 26) appropriations itemized below is $39,495,276, which includes nine previously approved appropriations totaling $1,085,276, and two proposed new appropriations (Attachment A) totaling $38,410,000. Because the cumulative amount of the appropriations exceeds one percent of the currently adopted budget, a budget amendment public hearing is required.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The proposed increase of this FY 26 Budget Amendment totals $39,495,276. The estimated expenses and revenues included in the proposed amendment are shown below:
The budget amendment comprises 11 separate appropriations, nine of which have already been approved by the Board of Supervisors.
- Five appropriations were approved on 1/14/2026.
- One appropriation was approved on 2/18/2026.
- Three appropriations were approved on 3/4/2026.
- Two appropriations are proposed for approval on March 18, 2026, as described in Attachment A.
RECOMMENDATION:
After the public hearing, staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution (Attachment B) to approve the appropriations for County government projects and programs described in Attachment A.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Appropriation Descriptions
B - Appropriation Resolution