Board approves $5.002 million budget amendment, including $5 million for schools
Summary
Smyth County approved Budget Amendment No. 7 totaling $5,002,000 — $2,000 for the Commonwealth's Attorney program and $5,000,000 requested by the school board — after a public hearing with no speakers and a unanimous vote to proceed. Staff noted the amendment exceeded the 1% budget threshold, thus requiring a public hearing.
Smyth County approved Budget Amendment No. 7, a $5,002,000 package that includes a $2,000 community‑foundation grant for the Commonwealth's Attorney department and a $5,000,000 request from the school board for project funding.
"This is the budget amendment in the amount of $5,002,000," staff said, explaining that because the amendment exceeds 1% of the county budget it required a public hearing before approval. The chair opened the hearing; no members of the public had signed up to comment, and after discussion the board moved to waive further hearing rules and approve the amendment.
The motion to adopt Budget Amendment No. 7 passed the board. Staff said the amendment reflected items already discussed in the budget committee and that the school board request constituted the largest element. Staff also noted that routine public‑hearing procedure had been observed before taking final action.
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