Sevier County approves 2025 budget adjustments after brief public hearing

Sevier County Commissioners unanimously approved adjustments to the county's 2025 budget following a brief public hearing on Dec. 22.

Clerk/Auditor Steven C. Wall told the commission that Fund 18 requires added funding to cover additional work on the Clear Creek Bank project, with revenues expected from state grants and sales tax. He said Fund 28 needs increased promotion spending, to be covered by state grants, and Fund 43 will be increased to cover a proposed land purchase using interest income. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.

After the presentation, Commissioner Ralph Brown moved to approve the proposed adjustments; Commissioner Greg Jensen seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The vote was recorded during the recessed public hearing that began at 9:12 a.m. and resumed at 9:14 a.m.

The adjustments will be reflected in accounting records and available for departmental use per the amounts and revenue sources summarized by the Clerk/Auditor. The commission did not record any additional public comment or requests for further amendments at the meeting.