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Tama County approves $97,000 transfer to conservation funds for land acquisition and equipment
Summary
The board voted to transfer $92,000 from the general fund into the Conservation Land Acquisition Fund and $5,000 into the Conservation Machinery & Equipment Fund to support future renovation projects and vehicle replacements.
The Tama County Board of Supervisors on June 29 approved a transfer of county general-fund dollars to conservation accounts to finance future land and equipment needs.
By roll-call vote the board adopted RESOLUTION 6-29-2026B to move $92,000 from the General Fund (0001) into the Conservation Land Acquisition Fund (0027) for future renovation projects and $5,000 from the General Fund (0001) into the Conservation Machinery & Equipment Fund (2000) for future vehicle replacements. Supervisor Heather Knebel moved the resolution and Supervisor Curt Hilmer seconded; the roll call recorded ayes from all five supervisors.
County Conservation Director Curtis Behrens had asked the board to authorize the transfers; meeting discussion noted that the Land Acquisition and Development (LAD) account may be used for land acquisition and improvements. The resolution allocates the funds for future, unspecified renovation projects and equipment needs; the minutes do not list specific parcels, project timelines, or equipment purchase orders.
The board recorded the resolution as adopted on June 29, 2026, with signatures by Mark Doland, chairman, and Karen Rohrs, county auditor. The action changes the balance of county conservation accounts but does not itself authorize particular purchases or land acquisitions; those would be subject to future staff recommendations and board approvals.
