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Ward County commissioners approve emergency budget amendments affecting county and hospital funds
Summary
The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved emergency budget amendments Dec. 23 that adjust revenues and expenses across multiple county funds and the hospital operating fund, citing unforeseen conditions that could not be included in the 2024 budget.
The Ward County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved emergency budget amendments at its Dec. 23, 2024 meeting to address unforeseen expenses across multiple county funds and the Hospital Operating Fund. Commissioner Tino Sanchez moved to approve the amendments and Commissioner Larry Hanna seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
The amendment record in the meeting packet and court minutes lists specific line-item changes and totals: an increase to General Fund revenue of $6,486.58, an increase to the WMH IGT sweep account revenue and expense of $631.53, and an increase to Crime Victim Grant expense of $6,486.58. The record also notes a $1,300.00 increase to Road & Bridge Fund expenses and numerous departmental transfers and small line-item adjustments across Tax Assessor/Collector, Sheriff/Jail, community centers and parks. The printed amendment shows account numbers and individual debit/credit entries but does not attach contract or vendor amounts for all items.
The court characterized the changes as arising from a "grave public necessity" that could not be anticipated in the original 2024 budget. The motion to adopt the amendments was introduced after the Court confirmed a quorum and reviewed the amendment documentation. The Court did not attach additional conditions or vote reservations when approving the motion.
Next step: the amendments were recorded in the meeting minutes and will be incorporated into the county's 2024 accounting records.
