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County OKs $6.87 million amendment to transportation fund; staff cites federal and state grants
Summary
After a public hearing with one citizen speaker in support, commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 058‑26 amending the FY2026 transportation fund to increase appropriations by $6,871,162 (about $4.6M federal, $1.5M state, $400K from communities).
Leslie Friedel of Budget and Financial Planning presented a public hearing on Resolution 058‑26, a requested FY2026 budget amendment to increase appropriations for the transportation fund by $6,871,162. Friedel said the amendment reflects newly available funds: roughly $4.6 million federal, $1.5 million state and $400,000 from community contributions, and that staff would publish the use of reserves consistent with public‑notice requirements.
One in‑person commenter, Jeff Harkness (Overland Park), spoke in support and urged outsourcing where possible. No other members of the public signed up for the hearing. Commissioner Allenbrand moved to adopt the resolution; Commissioner Myers seconded. The clerk called the roll and the resolution passed 7‑0.
Why it matters: The amendment increases county transportation spending in FY2026 and reassigns resources made available by federal and state grant awards; staff said the change also enables readiness for World Cup‑related demands.
What’s next: Public Works will implement programs funded by the exchange and grants; the board recorded the roll‑call vote and the resolution is adopted for implementation.
