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Van Buren County Commission unanimously adopts $21.41 million FY 2026–27 budget
Summary
The Van Buren County Commission approved the FY 2026–2027 appropriation resolution (Resolution #503), setting total appropriations across all funds at $21,409,620; the General Fund is $4,860,741. The vote was unanimous at the July 6 special meeting.
The Van Buren County Commission approved the county's Fiscal Year 2026'2027 budget on July 6, passing Resolution #503 by unanimous roll-call vote. The resolution sets total appropriations across all funds at $21,409,620, with a General Fund appropriation of $4,860,741.
The appropriation resolution includes detailed line items and procedural provisions: it authorizes revenue anticipation borrowing (subject to state approval), requires any budget amendments to comply with Tennessee Code Section 5-9-407, and states that unencumbered balances will lapse at year-end. The resolution takes effect July 1, 2026. Commissioners voting yes were Michael Chandler, Tabitha Denney, Terry Hickey, Terry Hodges, Dusty Madewell, Kenny Smith, Tommy Frady, Michael Woodlee and Chairman Cale Crain.
The approved budget lists large fund allocations including the General Purpose School Fund at $10,152,700 and Highway/Public Works at $3,412,953. The appropriation document also notes that certain fee officials may spend commissions and fees as authorized by existing law and that revenue anticipation notes shall not exceed 60% of fund appropriations.
