Adams County supervisors adopt FY2026–27 budget, certify taxes under Resolution 2026‑21

The Adams County Board of Supervisors adopted the county’s fiscal 2026–27 budget and certified taxes on April 20, 2026, approving Resolution No. 2026‑21 that sets appropriations for the year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

The action followed a public hearing that opened at 10:00 a.m. and closed at 10:11 a.m.; no written comments were presented. Supervisor Tony Hardisty moved to open the hearing, seconded by Leland Shipley. Board members asked questions during the hearing about which service areas were associated with particular budget items. Supervisor Scott Akin moved to close the hearing, seconded by Leland Shipley.

The Board later voted to adopt Resolution No. 2026‑21 on a motion by Supervisor Bobbi Maynes, seconded by Supervisor Tony Hardisty. The vote was unanimous: Maynes, Akin, Shipley, Hardisty and Standley voted aye. The resolution records that the budget publication requirements were met through publication in the Adams County Free Press on April 9, 2026, and cites Iowa Code section 331.434 for budget adoption and certification procedures.

Resolution 2026‑21 appropriates the amounts itemized by fund and by department and directs the auditor to establish separate accounts to track expenditures and unencumbered balances, with monthly reporting to departments. The resolution also notes that appropriations lapse at the close of business on June 30, 2027.

The minutes state the original resolution is on file in the Adams County Auditor’s office. The auditor is responsible under the resolution to implement the account structure and to report account status monthly during FY2026–27.