Board opens and closes public hearing on FY26 budget amendment; approves resolution 25-40

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment, took no public testimony and later adopted Resolution 25-40 approving the amendment. County staff said they adjusted home-care and public-health budgets to cover six months of expenses through Jan. 1 and reduced a payment to Franklin General on the published numbers so the amendment would match published figures; staff said once final figures are known further adjustments will be made. Why it matters: the amendment reallocates or adjusts funds to ensure continuity of services through the beginning of the calendar year and preserves consistency with previously published budget documents. Staff emphasized the changes were limited and intended to bridge services until a Jan. 1 deadline. The hearing was opened and closed without public comment; the board approved the resolution by roll-call vote: Lukensmeyer — Aye; McVicker — Aye; Van Ness — Aye.