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Fiscal officer warns Cuyahoga County will stop January–February tax advances starting 2027, affecting Bentleyville cash flow
Summary
Fiscal Officer Tammy Most told council Cuyahoga County will cease sending January and February property-tax advances beginning January 2027; the Village will need to keep larger cash balances to pay first‑quarter bills until March tax receipts arrive, affecting the 2027 budget and possibly near‑term spending.
Fiscal Officer Tammy Most reported to council on April 15 that Cuyahoga County notified local governments it will stop sending property-tax advances for January and February starting in January 2027. Most said the change means the Village should maintain adequate cash balances to pay bills in the first quarter of 2027 because tax revenue will not arrive in January and February and will instead come in March.
Most told council this timing shift will affect the Village’s 2027 budget and could influence spending decisions this year. Councilmember Ken Kvacek asked whether a budget amendment was needed to cover current payments for Officer Sarah Hoover’s website maintenance arrangement; Most said an amendment is not necessary at present but could be added later if required.
The minutes record no specific numeric estimate of the first-quarter shortfall; council discussion focused on planning and ensuring the Village has sufficient reserves. The change is recorded in the minutes as a notice received from Cuyahoga County and flagged as affecting both the 2027 budget and current-year decisions.
