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Interim county manager presents $93.4 million FY 2026–27 budget, recommends $10 million from fund balance

Rutherford County Board of Commissioners · May 4, 2026
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Summary

Rutherford County's interim county manager delivered a budget focused on stability and a three-to-five-year capital investment plan, proposing a $93,447,130 general fund, a continued tax rate of 45.4¢ and about $10 million of fund balance to bridge the gap while planning major capital projects.

The interim county manager presented a recommended FY 2026'027 budget on May 4 that he described as "focused on stability and preparation." The proposed general fund budget is $93,447,130, a $6.65% increase over the current year, and relies on approximately $10,000,000 of unrestricted fund balance to balance operations and capital needs.

The presentation laid out major capital priorities the county plans to fund through a newly proposed capital investment plan: law-enforcement vehicle refresh ($22,860,000), public-service vehicles…

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