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Daviess County first reading of $110.2 million budget; amendment to add $500,000 for drainage fails 2-2
Summary
At a May 8 Daviess County Fiscal Court meeting, officials presented the fiscal year 2025–26 budget totaling $110,219,426. An amendment to add a $500,000 line item for drainage maintenance failed on a 2-2 vote; the budget remains on first reading with a second reading set for June 5.
Daviess County Fiscal Court held the first reading of its fiscal year 2025–26 budget on May 8, 2025, with county treasurer Terry Johnson presenting proposed appropriations totaling $110,219,426. During the public portion of the discussion, Commissioner Marksberry moved to add a $500,000 maintenance line item for county drainage projects; the motion was seconded but failed on a 2-2 roll call.
The proposed budget presented on first reading shows appropriations by fund that include: General Fund $60,274,222; Road Fund $6,275,100; Jail Fund $11,546,724; Local Government Economic Assistance (LGA) Fund $137,500; Economic Development Fund $1,770,000; Bond Fund $3,066,700; Solid Waste Fund $26,768,180; and County Clerk Permanent Storage Fees Fund $381,000. Johnson said the budget assumes a 2.9%…
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