Buchanan County adopts Resolution 26-66, approving budget amendments totaling $867,218

The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 26-66 on May 26, 2026, following a public hearing and presentation by Auditor Kris Wilgenbusch. The resolution approves additional appropriations totaling $867,218 and identifies revenue adjustments of $2,381,068.

Auditor Kris Wilgenbusch opened the public hearing at 9:15 a.m. and presented the amended expenditures and revenues that had been discussed during prior budget workshops. She said transfers will be used as needed and provided the board with the line-item changes proposed in the amendment. After discussion, the board closed the hearing and voted to approve the amendment and adopt Resolution 26-66; Supervisors John Kurtz, Dawn Vogel and Keith Wieland each voted Aye.

Resolution 26-66 lists proposed additional appropriations by fund as follows: General Fund $516,767; General Supplemental $144,174; Rural Services $20,918; Opioid Fund $44,788; Capital Projects $28,822; Debt Service $10,000; Conservation Reserve $8,291; Jail Room & Board $8,300; Sheriff’s Forfeiture $4,732; EMS/Ambulance Fund $80,426 (Total expenditures listed $867,218). It lists revenue adjustments as: General Fund $649,295; General Supplement $83,037; Rural Services $8,857; Conservation Reserve $544,535; EMS/Ambulance Fund $1,082,500; Sheriff’s Canine Fund $8,054; Sheriff’s Forfeitures $4,790 (Total revenues listed $2,381,068).

The board recorded the resolution as passed on May 26, 2026. No amendments or roll-call objections were recorded; the minutes show the motion carried with all in favor. The board completed other routine business and adjourned at 9:33 a.m.