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Red Willow County adopts 2016–17 budget and sets tax request, with modest levy increase
Summary
After public hearings the county adopted the 2016–17 budget, set a final tax request of $3,735,403 and increased the overall levy slightly from .294979 to .296453; the board also approved internal fund transfers to support road and insurance funds.
Red Willow County commissioners completed the 2016–17 budget process in September, conducting public hearings and adopting a budget and tax request that reflected modest changes from the prior year.
At a Sept. 19 public hearing the board reviewed budget figures prepared by county budget administrator Dan Miller and discussed revenues, restricted funds and transfers. The board adopted Resolution No. 1288 to adopt the fiscal-year 2016–17 budget as presented and adopted Resolution No. 1289 to set the final tax request at $3,735,403; the levy increased from .294979 to .296453. Commissioners also adopted a series of internal transfers (Resolutions Nos. 1290–1293) moving restricted levy amounts and reserve funds to road/bridge and self-insurance accounts to align funding with operational needs.
The board explained that one reason for the transfers was to ensure adequate funding for road maintenance programs and to fund the self-insurance reserve. Budget hearings for departmental budgets continued during August and September with adjustments to personnel and capital items noted in the minutes; the board set deadlines and publication dates in accord with state law.
The fiscal actions closed the public budget process for 2016–17 and established the county’s approved levy and transfers. Commissioners said staff would implement budget-authorized transfers and report on key capital projects and any insurance or road projects requiring separate board approval.
