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Hainesville board adopts FY2026–27 appropriation ordinance and budget
Summary
The Village of Hainesville approved its FY2026–27 appropriation ordinance (Ordinance 26-4-389), adopted the budget and estimate of revenue, and discussed contingency treatment for major funds. Finance staff explained the appropriation grants legal spending authority while the budget is the operational guide.
The Village of Hainesville on May 1 approved its uniform appropriation ordinance for May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027 and adopted the budget and revenue estimate for the same fiscal year.
Finance staff explained the distinction between the documents: “The appropriation ordinance gives the corporate authorities here in the Village of Hainesville the authority to spend money,” finance staff member Kelly said, adding that the board set contingencies in major funds to avoid inflating appropriations. The board approved Ordinance 26-4-389 by roll call vote.
The board voted unanimously to adopt the operational budget the same night. Kelly told trustees the budget is a planning guide that draws on past trends for sales and state taxes; the appropriation ordinance establishes the legal spending limit. Trustees discussed placing contingencies in the general and water funds to avoid repeated midyear amendments.
Board members also approved the village’s estimate of revenue for FY2026–27 after Kelly reviewed categories such as sales taxes, state distributions and other local receipts. All motions were approved by roll call with trustees recorded voting “Aye.”
The appropriation presentation noted three changes made after the draft was posted: a $66,000 reduction to the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) road-work line after bids came in lower than projected; a $5,972 emergent treatment for the Apple Court basin; and $12,500 to complete an EPA-required risk-and-resiliency assessment and an emergency response plan for the village’s water distribution system. Officials said reserve funds are available to cover the additions without a midyear appropriation.
The board signaled the budget and appropriation ordinance will guide spending and capital planning through April 30, 2027; no further action was scheduled beyond standard reporting and implementation by staff.
