AGENDA DATE: 5/6/2026
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): Katelyn Malcolm
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 $15,867,293, which includes three previously approved appropriations totaling $2,244,940, and four proposed new appropriations (Attachment A) totaling $13,622,353. 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 $15,867,293. The estimated expenses and revenues included in the proposed amendment are shown below:
The budget amendment comprises seven separate appropriations, three of which have already been approved by the Board of Supervisors.
- Three appropriations were approved on 4/1/2026.
- Four appropriations are proposed for approval on May 6, 2026, as described in Attachment A. A detailed list including descriptions and amounts requested for re-appropriation of the School Special Revenue Funds is included in Attachment B.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
After the public hearing, staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution (Attachment C) to approve the appropriations for County government projects and programs described in Attachment A.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Appropriation Descriptions
B - School Special Revenue Funds
C - Appropriation Resolution