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Boone County Health Department proposes balanced FY2026 budget with no levy increase
Summary
The Boone County Health Department presented a balanced FY2026 budget proposal with no request for additional property tax levy, highlighted grant reliance, seasonal revenue fluctuations, and cost increases in health insurance and leased space.
The Boone County Health Department presented its proposed FY2026 budget to the committee, saying the plan is balanced and requests no increase to the county tax levy.
Amanda Mayo, presenting for the department, described four main revenue streams: fees for services, grants, interest, and two tax levies. She emphasized the department’s heavy reliance on state and federal grants and said that grants often reimburse the county after expenditures, requiring the department to maintain an operating buffer of approximately $350,000–$500,000 to cover program costs pending reimbursement.
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