Discussion and possible action to make an exception to the budget policy to allow the transfer of $148,735.08 from the Operational Reserve (1001-1130-001-431007-010) to the Fairgrounds (2031-1010-001-40000 (Fairgrounds Capital Outlay) and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The transfer of $148,735.08 cannot be processed because Agenda Items 32 and 33 that were approved by the court on Nove

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action to make an exception to the budget policy to allow the transfer of $148,735.08 from the Operational Reserve (1001-1130-001-431007-010) to the Fairgrounds (2031-1010-001-40000 (Fairgrounds Capital Outlay) and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The transfer of $148,735.08 cannot be processed because Agenda Items 32 and 33 that were approved by the court on November 11, 2025 do not include authorization for a budget amendment. Solution: Approve an exception to the budget policy and authorize the budget amendment transferring $148,735.08 from the Operational Reserve to Fairgrounds. Result: Approval will allow the budget amendment to be posted, enabling the transfer of funds and ensuring proper accounting and compliance with budgetary requirements for the Fairgrounds capital outlay expenditures.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.