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Fiscal Court notes county road‑aid drop, approves KYTC agreement
Summary
Barren County leaders said county road‑aid payments from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have fallen 'substantially' and the court approved the KYTC county road‑aid agreement for FY 2026–2027; the transcript lists the amount as about $1.6 million.
The Barren County Fiscal Court approved the county road‑aid agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on May 5 after the judge reported the county’s motor‑fuels tax allocation had fallen significantly from prior years.
Judge B told the court the county’s FY 2026–2027 county road‑aid allocation is roughly $1.6 million; the transcript records the figure as '1,614,37712' and court members described the practical effect as a drop of “close to two to $300,000” versus prior years. Judge B said the funds support road‑department operations including salaries, equipment and repairs, and noted the separate “flex” funds remain unconfirmed; the court said it will finalize the budget and hold a first reading at the next meeting once flex amounts are known.
The court approved the KYTC agreement by motion and recorded the vote as 'motion carries.' Members emphasized that the reduced state allocation is outside county control and that the county will continue local lobbying for additional funds.
No formal amendments or conditions were attached to the agreement at the meeting; budget adjustments will be reflected in the coming budget process.
