Polk County Court on May 2025 adopted multiple budget ordinances and resolutions, including appropriations for the tax collector and EMS department, a 2025 budget transfer for the sheriff and posse accounts, reappointment to the Polk County Equalization Board and a local endorsement for a state tax-back program.

Justice Bill Sparks moved an ordinance appropriating $19,000 from the tax collector’s automation fund for the tax collector’s department; the court approved the ordinance by roll call. Clerk Cole Roe read the title and conducted the vote.

The court also approved an ordinance appropriating $1,181,350 from the surplus investment fund for the EMS department “to finish up the EMS department,” according to the mover. During the discussion a justice asked what the surplus balance would be after the appropriation; a county official (Larry) and other justices estimated the surplus investment fund would be around $2.4 million to $2.5 million after the appropriation. The ordinance received roll-call approval.

The court adopted a transfer ordinance to provide for the 2025 fiscal budget by shifting funds previously appropriated in the general fund for posse and the sheriff’s departments; the motion emphasized that no new money was being added, only internal transfers. The transfer ordinance was approved by roll call.

On appointments and economic incentives, the court reappointed Brian Boyer to the Polk County Equalization Board by resolution. The court also adopted a resolution certifying local government endorsement of Tabor Extrusions Incorporated to participate in the state tax-back program, as described in the meeting text as “section 15 4 27 0 6 b of the consolidated incentive act of 02/2003.” Court members noted that this program is state-level participation in sales tax back and not a local tax rebate.

The record reflects there were no public comments on these agenda items. After the votes the court made several announcements, including a county cleanup report, upcoming observances and election-related information for a public safety tax. The meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.