Supervisors approve FY2026 budget amendment tied to jail reimbursements

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors on June 9 approved a FY2026 budget amendment that reflects how reimbursements from Scott County for housing inmates will be accounted for in county funds. Chair Don Swicher opened the public hearing and the board voted to approve Resolution 1187‑06‑09‑2026 and authorize the chair and auditor to sign the certified record.

County staff described that reimbursement revenue from Scott County for inmate housing is being split between two funds and that an additional transfer is needed to reimburse the general fund for inmate-related expenses this year. As one staff member explained, "that money is now being split $60.40 per a resolution that we did a few weeks ago." The staff presentation listed specific recent jail-related expenditures (a refrigerator, vehicle/computer equipment) and accounted for insurance proceeds tied to Hurstville Center roof and shelter repairs that helped prompt the timing of the amendment.

The board debated fund balances and debt-service planning before voting. Chair Swicher said the jail capital improvement fund had roughly "$124,000" left and the debt‑reduction fund had "just a hair over $400,000"; he framed the change as a one‑time transfer needed this year as the county sets up the new accounting process. The motion carried and the resolution was certified to state authorities.