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Erie County projects flat sales tax, approves supplemental appropriations and transfers
Summary
County officials said January sales-tax receipts (October sales) were $1.7 million versus $1.722 million a year earlier and projected collections to be flat in 2025. The commissioners approved supplemental appropriations and multiple interfund transfers and authorized a Then-and-Now payment under state law.
County Administrator Hank Solowiej told the Erie County Commissioners on Jan. 15 that sales-tax collections for January (October sales) totaled $1.7 million, down from $1.722 million a year earlier, and said staff project collections will be flat or show a small decline through 2025.
The board followed the update by approving several budget actions. On a motion by Commissioner Shoffner, seconded by Commissioner Old, the commissioners adopted Resolution No. 25-24 authorizing supplemental appropriations across funds including the General Operating Fund (Probate Court and Public Defender) and specialized funds for computerization and certificates of title. The vote was unanimous.
The board also adopted Resolution No. 25-25 to permit interfund transfers affecting the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Fund, Children Services Fund, Child Support Enforcement Agency Fund and Public Assistance Fund; that motion carried on a unanimous roll call. In a separate unanimous vote the board approved Resolution No. 25-22, executing payment under a Then-and-Now Certification presented by the County Auditor pursuant to O.R.C. 5705.41(d)(1), authorizing warrants for contract payments.
The actions collectively adjust appropriations and move existing resources between funds to meet current operational needs. Commissioners and staff made no additional fiscal projections at the meeting and did not propose new revenue measures. The board adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
