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Ward County approves emergency budget amendments, adds $50,000 for Grandfalls park
Summary
The Ward County Commissioners' Court declared a budget emergency March 24 and approved amendments reallocating funds across multiple accounts, including a $50,000 increase for Grandfalls Park improvements and increases in forfeiture-related spending totaling about $80,500.
County Judge Greg Holly and the Court approved emergency budget amendments at the March 24, 2025 meeting that reallocated money across several county funds. The motion to approve the countywide amendments was made by Commissioner Larry Hanna and seconded by Commissioner Guy Thames; the Court adopted it unanimously.
The minutes record specific line changes in the General Fund including a $168,000 reduction in a Sheriff vehicle line offset by a $168,000 increase to firearms/safety equipment, and a $50,000 increase listed as "GRANDFALLS PARK PARK IMPROVEMENTS" (permanent improvements). The docket also shows increases to DA forfeiture-related accounts (rent $17,000; repair/maintenance $8,500; equipment <$5,000 $52,500; vehicle maintenance/fuel $2,500) summarized in the minutes as an increase to the DA Forfeiture Fund of approximately $80,500. The minutes do not specify detailed project timelines or vendor contracts for the park improvements.
The Court recorded the finding that "an emergency has arisen and a grave public necessity exists" in multiple funds that could not be included in the original 2025 budget. No votes against or abstentions were recorded; four members were present and the actions passed unanimously.
