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County highway staff present 2026 budget with $2.0 million unobligated, planned equipment purchases
Summary
County Highway Department staff told the county board the proposed 2026 budget increases the levy by 1.5 percent, shows about $2.0 million unobligated funds available, and includes a multi‑year equipment replacement plan and carryover projects that drive cash‑balance needs.
County Highway Department staff outlined a draft 2026 highway budget that raises the levy 1.5 percent over last year and shows about $2,000,000 in currently unobligated funds available for expenditure.
The presentation, delivered by County Highway Department staff member (speaker a:2), said the $2,000,000 of unobligated funds must cover planned purchases and remaining payroll and operating expenses for the year. “Right now, we have $2,000,000 of funds that are unobligated to expend this year that could be spent,” the staff member said during the meeting.
The budget overview explained why the cash position appears stronger than in prior years even while many projects remain obligated. The department’s contracts‑payable and carryover project list includes resurfacing and bridge projects that are billed through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other reimbursements; those obligated sums are carried forward until invoices are processed. Staff said interest income and remaining real‑estate tax installments will improve the year‑end…
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