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Crawford County quorum court approves multiple emergency budget ordinances, moves ARPA funds into 2026
Summary
The Crawford County Quorum Court on Jan. 20 approved several emergency appropriation ordinances, including amendments to the 2026 budget and an ARPA rollover, while members debated fund balances and budget discipline for Fund 3428.
The Crawford County Quorum Court on Jan. 20 approved multiple emergency appropriation ordinances that amend the county’s 2026 budget and move unused ARPA funds from 2025 into the 2026 budget.
A majority of justices voted in favor of emergency ordinance 20 26‑06 as amended, which the court approved after discussion of fund balances and the treasurer’s upcoming rollover process. The court also approved emergency ordinance 20 26‑07 to transfer unused ARPA funds from 2025 into the 2026 budget.
Why it matters: court members said the measures will allow departments to continue operations while the treasurer completes the rollover of year‑end balances, but a number of justices expressed concern about repeated use of carryover to fund ongoing expenses.
During debate a member summarized concerns about Fund 3428, saying the fund “was overspent by roughly $597,651,” and warned that continued reliance on carryover could exhaust reserves. Another speaker explained how the budget is built on a 12‑month revenue estimate and that the current carryover is lower than prior years, which partly explains the variance.
The court discussed options to remove or amend specific transfers within larger omnibus ordinances rather than rejecting all items, and the county legal and budget staff outlined the procedural route for amending ordinances and voting on sections.
The measures passed with roll call votes recorded by the clerk; specific sections that drew opposition were discussed and members were told the treasurer would provide details after completing the rollover. The court chair said the approved ordinances can be revisited after the rollover if further changes are needed.
The court also placed related budget transfer ordinances on the floor earlier in the meeting for discussion before voting, and members agreed to study certain sections in committee where appropriate. The meeting closed with routine announcements.
Next steps: the treasurer will complete the rollover and the court may revisit transfers or specific sections of the approved ordinances if additional adjustments are needed.
