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Morgan County holds first reading of FY2027 budget; FEMA small projects discussed and tabled pending insurance details
Summary
Court completed a required first reading of the FY2027 budget and acknowledged incoming FEMA small‑project funding; the court tabled decisions on Horse Park and Delansancy Park until staff can confirm insurance stipulations and obtain written easements from landowners.
Morgan County Fiscal Court completed the required first reading of its proposed FY2027 budget and authorized submission to the Kentucky Department for Local Government for review. The county’s proposed all‑funds revenue and appropriation totals were presented to the court; staff said the budget would be balanced across funds and the second reading is expected at the next regular meeting.
During the same period of the agenda, staff briefed the court on FEMA small‑project awards for local mitigation and recovery projects, including work at Horse Park and Delansancy Park. Staff noted both projects carry post‑completion maintenance and insurance requirements that could affect long‑term county obligations. Vanessa (staff) and Miles (staff) told the court the projects may require a high‑risk flood insurance policy and other stipulations; staff estimated annual insurance costs in the transcript at roughly $5,000–$10,000 per project but said those figures were preliminary and needed confirmation from underwriters.
Court members discussed temporary easements needed for access and the need for written descriptions from private landowners before crews could begin forced‑account or county work. Because staff has not yet secured final insurance details or the easement paperwork, the court tabled decisions on whether to accept and expend FEMA funds for the projects until the next meeting; staff will circulate detailed insurance and scope documents by email.
Ending: The FY2027 budget first reading was approved and will be submitted to the state local finance officer for review; FEMA project work will wait until staff provides insurance and easement documentation.
