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Finance update: revenues up modestly, fund balance down; transportation grant requests detailed
Summary
Administrators presented midyear financials showing revenues up ~4% and expenditures up ~8% year‑over‑year; general fund balance was reported down about 22% from last year. The public transportation director’s FY27 5311 application and proposed raises were reviewed; commissioners asked for clear breakdowns of local vs. grant funding.
Administrator Tina and finance staff reviewed midyear financials for St. Clair County and highlighted several trends: sales tax revenue was approximately 3% higher than the same period last year and other local revenue categories had varying changes (notably a 14% increase in one rebuild category referenced in the statements). At the same time, year‑to‑date expenditures had increased and the county’s general fund balance was reported as down about 22% (roughly a $4 million decrease compared with the prior year end), which staff said will shape budget decisions ahead of the fiscal year.
Jan Smith, the public transportation director, requested the commission to authorize submission of the FY27 Section 5311 grant application and provided a personnel and operations budget tied to that grant. The submitted packet showed proposed step increases for drivers and administrative staff; staff noted capital purchases (vehicle replacements) and operating cost‑share rules (administration typically 80/20; operations/driver costs often 50/50) and that some previously expected federal funding remained unresolved, which could increase county subsidy requirements.
Commissioners asked for a clear, itemized breakdown showing how much of the transportation personnel and operating raises would be covered by grant funding versus local funds; staff said they will supply that detail before the April 28 public hearing and before final budget adoption.
