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Madison County approves FY 2025 budget amendments totaling $883,179
Summary
Madison County approved FY 2025 budget amendments that increase spending authority across multiple departments, including $103,108 for ambulance expenses and $145,238 for opioid-settlement expenditures; the resolution passed on a voice vote after a public hearing.
Madison County approved a resolution on the FY 2025 budget amendments after a public hearing and brief discussion. County staff outlined line-item increases that together total $883,179 in additional spending authority.
The staff presentation listed department and fund adjustments: a $19,854 increase for the sheriff's office; $103,108 in additional ambulance expenditures (including late PCC billing); a $300 increase in environmental health for DNR well fees; $145,238 in non-departmental opioid-settlement expenses; $58,305 for building and grounds (utilities, maintenance, and Monumental Park arch repair); $40,000 from local option sales tax for security cameras; and $504,538 in remaining American Rescue Plan (ARPA) expenses. "We're increasing his expenditures by 19,854," county staff said when describing the sheriff's budget change. Staff summarized the package by saying, "So total expenses we are amending for is $883,179." The staff presentation also noted offsetting revenues, including a $2,846 special-election audit reimbursement, $72,100 in additional ambulance revenue, and $34,583 in opioid-settlement receipts.
Board members asked whether the amendments reflected money already on hand or new levy increases. County staff clarified the amendments primarily authorize spending existing funds or specific revenue receipts and that the opioid-settlement funds are separate from the general fund. "It's just taking out of what we already have," staff said.
After the hearing, Supervisor Diane moved to approve the resolution; Supervisor Heather seconded. The board took a voice vote and the motion carried.
The approved amendments authorize county staff to spend the specified funds; no additional public comments were recorded during the hearing. The board then proceeded to routine agenda items.
