Council previews 2027 budget, flags courthouse security, ADA and capital projects
Summary
County Administrator Kristi Dischinger and President Craig previewed the 2027 budget with proposed increases for group health, PERF, courthouse security updates ($75,000), courthouse repairs (tiling, bathrooms), server replacement and other capital items; workshops set for Aug. 18–19 and the next regular meeting Aug. 18.
County Administrator Kristi Dischinger told the council the 2027 budget will include several high-ticket items spanning multiple funds: courthouse tiling and bathroom remodels, courthouse server replacement, security updates, jail evaluation costs, and costs tied to absorbing Solid Waste Management District operations. Dischinger also requested a $5,000 salary adjustment for her position and said one full-time comptroller position was eliminated in the transition. The Solid Waste District dissolution was expected Aug. 3, 2026, with a new fund (4029) to receive tipping-fee revenue.
President Jon Craig walked through line-item changes, noting increases in group health and PERF due to staffing additions (security deputy, detective), projected expenditures for courthouse security updates ($75,000), and that total Commissioners' 2027 budget request is approximately $4,024,660 (a 5.51% increase over the 2026 adopted budget). Council scheduled budget workshops for Aug. 18–19 and set the next regular meeting for Aug. 18.
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