James Island council adopts mid‑year budget amendment, reports $300,000 net improvement
October 16, 2025 | James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
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The Town of James Island adopted a mid‑year budget amendment after hearing an explanation from Finance Director Mike Hammer.
Hammer told the council the amendment reflects a modest revenue increase of $34,477 and expenditure reductions of $266,400, primarily because certain capital projects will be paid from a hospitality‑tax fund (H‑tax) rather than the general fund. He described the net improvement to the town’s budget position as approximately $300,000.
Council approved the ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget at first and second reading as required; a roll call vote showed unanimous support.
The finance director said staff will continue to monitor revenues and expenditures throughout the fiscal year and bring additional adjustments to council if needed.
Hammer told the council the amendment reflects a modest revenue increase of $34,477 and expenditure reductions of $266,400, primarily because certain capital projects will be paid from a hospitality‑tax fund (H‑tax) rather than the general fund. He described the net improvement to the town’s budget position as approximately $300,000.
Council approved the ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget at first and second reading as required; a roll call vote showed unanimous support.
The finance director said staff will continue to monitor revenues and expenditures throughout the fiscal year and bring additional adjustments to council if needed.
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