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Winnebago County supervisors approve FY2027 budget, $1.4 million auditor transfer and routine permits
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Summary
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the FY 2027 budget after a public hearing with no public comment, approved an auditor transfer of $1,400,000, accepted routine reports and permits, and created a county safety committee.
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors on April 14, 2026 approved the county’s FY 2027 budget following a public hearing at which no members of the public spoke. The vote to adopt the budget was moved by Supervisor Durby, seconded by Supervisor Smith, and passed unanimously.
The board approved a series of routine actions and reports, including acceptance of the Sheriff’s quarterly report and a liquor license for the Rick Lake Izaak Walton Community Center. Supervisors also approved a utility permit for Heartland Power in Grant Township and a list of vendor claims submitted for payment.
The board approved an Auditor’s transfer of $1,400,000 from UR2A to UR2 to cover county obligations; that transfer was moved by Smith, seconded by Durby and carried with all ayes. Officials also approved the Secondary Roads FY 2027 budget and the department’s five-year construction plan.
The board moved to create a countywide safety committee with a representative from each department; Supervisor Bill Jensvold will represent the board. The committee’s first quarterly meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.
Votes at a glance: - FY 2027 budget (motion: Durby; second: Smith) — approved (all voted aye). - Liquor license, Rick Lake Izaak Walton Community Center (motion: Smith; second: Durby) — approved (all voted aye). - Sheriff’s quarterly report (motion: Durby; second: Smith) — approved (all voted aye). - Utility permit, Heartland Power — approved (motion: Jensvold; second: Durby; all voted aye). - Auditor’s transfer, $1,400,000 from UR2A to UR2 — approved (motion: Smith; second: Durby; all voted aye). - Secondary Roads FY2027 budget and five-year plan — approved (motion: Smith; second: Durby; all voted aye).
The meeting record shows the board handled these items by unanimous votes and disposed of routine business; the session adjourned until April 21, 2026.