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Road & Bridge to carry limited unobligated cash into next year, director says
Summary
Road & Bridge confirmed an estimated $7.8 million cash-forward balance but Director Toph said obligations and pending items mean the department will likely end the year with about $900,000–$1,000,000 available for new spending.
Director Toph told commissioners the Road & Bridge fund’s July cash-forward estimate aligns with the clerk’s projection of roughly $7.8 million but cautioned that most of that is already obligated. "I'm gonna have between 900,000 and 1,000,000," Toph said, describing what would likely remain after expected commitments come through the board.
Clerk projections used a conservative 90% spending cap to estimate carryforward, and staff said they would verify whether any further cash could be pushed forward for Road & Bridge to free up funds for countywide priorities. Commissioners acknowledged that the tight remaining balance limits the department’s ability to take on discretionary projects before FY27 revenues arrive.
