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Spencer County judge presents draft $7.6 million budget; no vote taken
Summary
Judge Executive John Riley presented a draft FY2020 budget totaling $7,606,022 — General Fund $4,956,592; Road Fund $2,097,505; Jail Fund $551,925 — and said no action was expected at the April 1 meeting. Court members were invited to ask staff follow-up questions.
Spencer County Judge Executive John Riley presented the fiscal year 2019–2020 draft budget to the Fiscal Court at its April 1 meeting, outlining proposed appropriations totaling $7,606,022.
The packet the judge placed before the court showed a General Fund appropriation of $4,956,592, a Road Fund of $2,097,505 and a Jail Fund of $551,925. The documents included department-level detail for the sheriff, EMS, buildings and grounds, animal control, parks and other functions and listed projected revenues, prior-year surplus and transfers.
"The Jail budget is contained within the body of the County budget," Judge Riley said when presenting the materials and noted the statutory requirement that the jail budget be presented by April 1. He told members the budget was provided early and that he did not expect action that day; staff (Doug, Karen and the judge) were available to answer questions.
The transcript materials include the budget summary and the draft ordinance language titled "Spencer County Ordinance #7 Fiscal Year 2019 Series," which states the ordinance would become effective July 1 upon passage and publication. The court did not take a formal vote on the ordinance at this meeting.
Why it matters: The budget document frames spending priorities and capital projects (including courthouse/annex security camera and restroom renovations flagged for AOC reimbursement) and sets the county's tax and revenue expectations for the year. The draft also lists long-term liabilities tied to previous capital projects, including EMS building and floodwall certification loans.
Next steps: Judge Riley advised court members to contact county staff with questions. According to the minutes, staff will handle any technical adjustments; the court will consider formal readings and adoption according to the jurisdictional process and the ordinance's required publication schedule.
