Board approves $4.9 million March supplemental budget after no public testimony

The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners approved the March 2026 supplemental budget (Resolution 2026-35) on March 24 after a public hearing in which no members of the public testified.

Heather Brumble, the county’s Lead Finance Specialist, presented the supplemental package and highlighted key line items. She said the Finance Department requested a $1,300,000 downward supplemental (correcting a prior transfer), various rollovers totaling $884,896.25, an increase in spending authority of $1,001,118.74 (including a commissioner‑approved land purchase), and transfers and other adjustments. Brumble stated, “For the whole budget supplemental, it will be 4,899,436 dollars and 71 cents.” She also noted no change to contingency ($625,000) and to the emergency reserve ($1,537,547).

After the presentation the chair opened the floor for testimony and, finding none, closed the hearing. A commissioner moved to approve Resolution 2026-35; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

The supplemental reallocated expenses across departments, including rollovers for Road & Bridge equipment and capital projects approved in 2025 but completed in 2026, increases in spending authority for a land purchase, and modest unexpected revenue for Public Health from CDPHE. County staff said these adjustments reflect timing and bookkeeping changes rather than new net spending.