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Oconee County Council amends FY2026–27 budget to add Stabilization Fund and pave crew funding
Summary
On second reading council approved amendments to the FY2026–27 county budget that add a Stabilization Fund and funding for a new County Paving Crew; the amendment was approved unanimously following a committee revision overview.
Oconee County Council approved on second reading an amended county budget ordinance that incorporates revisions approved earlier by the Budget, Finance and Administration Committee, including creation of a Stabilization Fund and funding for a newly implemented County Paving Crew.
County Administrator Stewart Jones provided an overview of the revisions before the vote. Council voted 5–0 to amend Ordinance 2026‑01 on second reading to include the committee’s approved changes.
Council Chairman Pro Tem Thomas James and Councilman Glenn Hart joined other members in supporting the motion. Councilman Matthew Durham commented specifically on the newly created Stabilization Fund and the paving crew funding, thanking staff and council for transparency during budget work.
The ordinance sets the county’s FY2026–27 budget for general operations, multiple special revenue funds and several capital funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. The record notes the amendment incorporated committee revisions approved at a special meeting held earlier the same day.
The measure remains on second reading; Council recorded the approved amended ordinance vote as 5–0. The county did not identify additional dollar-line details in the meeting minutes beyond the record that the revision was added and explained by the administrator. Council discussion did not produce a recorded dissent; next steps are further readings as required by ordinance procedure.
