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Board unanimously approves FY2027 transfers and several CIP requests, including $211,500 jail body scanner
Summary
Supervisors approved multiple FY2027 interfund transfers (including $7.4M general supplemental to basic) and capital improvement requests for ADA work at Hoyt, a $211,500 replacement body scanner for the county jail (5‑week install window), and $25,000 for IT printers/PCs; all motions passed 5‑0.
The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved a set of FY2027 budget and capital items including a series of interfund operating transfers and three capital improvement projects.
In roll‑call votes, the board approved an appropriation resolution for FY2027 and then individually approved required interfund transfers. Highlights included a $7,423,792 transfer from the general supplemental to the general basic fund to help cover payroll and benefits; a $1.8 million transfer from rural basic services to the secondary roads fund to satisfy levy/matching requirements; and transfers from the tax incremental financing fund, gaming fund and local option sales tax to the debt‑service fund to cover gravel road project debt and reduce taxation. Each of the transfers was moved, seconded and approved unanimously (5–0).
On capital improvements, the board approved an estimated $160,000 package to repair concrete stairs and build an ADA ramp at the Hoyt entrance, citing safety and public access concerns. The board also approved purchase of a replacement body‑scanner system for the Woodbury County Jail and Sheriff’s Office at a cost of $211,500 after staff explained the incumbent system is no longer serviceable and the manufacturer has ceased operations; presenters said the replacement would require about five weeks for removal, installation and staff training, and carries an annual certification requirement. IT staff requested $25,000 to replace multi‑function printers and PCs on a five‑year replacement cycle; that request was approved 5–0.
All CIP and budget transfer motions passed on unanimous voice votes. The board did not attach additional conditions to the body‑scanner purchase beyond standard procurement procedures; staff said procurement would follow state requirements and work would be scheduled in warmer months for concrete work.
Ending: The approved transfers and capital items are to be implemented following normal procurement and contracting processes; staff estimated the body‑scanner install and training would take roughly five weeks once purchase orders are finalized.
