AGENDA DATE: 9/3/2025
TITLE: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment and Appropriations
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Conduct a public hearing on proposed fiscal year 2026 budget amendments and approve appropriations for local government programs and projects.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Herrick, Ruege, Sumner, Bowman, Malcolm, Davidson, Rakes, Sullivan, 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 2026 (FY 26) appropriations itemized below is $12,539,307, which includes both three previously-approved appropriations and 6 proposed new appropriations (Attachment A). 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 $12,539,307. The estimated expenses and revenues included in the proposed amendment are shown below:
The budget amendment is comprised of a total of 9 separate appropriations, three of which have already been approved by the Board of Supervisors.
- One appropriation was approved on...
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