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Board approves budget line-item changes, accepts additional technology grant and signs off $2.59 million in claims
Summary
Knox County approved opening the budget for line-item changes, accepted an additional state technology grant of $11,174, and authorized county claims totaling $2,585,982.59; the board also approved per-diem claims totaling $3,783.78 and other routine financial items.
At its July 23 meeting, the Knox County Board authorized opening the budget for line-item adjustments, accepted a state technology grant augmentation and approved claims for the period 06/26/2025 through 07/23/2025 totaling $2,585,982.59.
Chair Hawkinson told the board there was a late addition to the packet: the state of Illinois is providing an additional technology grant amount reported in the meeting as $11,174, which will be added to funds the county already received for technology and generator purchases. "That fee is not being paid out of local coffers," the chair said when presenting the update.
The board also approved routine items including manual check listings and per-diem and mileage claims for committee meetings totaling $3,783.78. By roll call, members approved the claims against Knox County and directed the clerk and county treasurer to issue warrants for payment in the amount approved by the board.
Why it matters: approving line-item budget changes and accepting grant funds updates the county’s available resources and authorizes spending without drawing on local general funds. The claims approval authorizes payment of vendors and obligations recorded in the packet.
What was said: Members confirmed the additional state grant and the clerk noted no unusual manual checks in the packet.
Next steps: County finance staff will process payments and update budget ledgers to reflect the additional grant and line-item changes; the board’s next regular meeting was set for Aug. 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. at Galesburg City Hall Council Chambers.
