Greenup County fiscal court approves first reading of $18.8 million FY2026–27 general budget

The Greenup County Fiscal Court on April 14 approved the first reading of the FY2026–27 general fund budget, presented to the court as approximately $18.8 million.

Judge Executive Bobby Hall and county staff reviewed the budget in the courtroom; Commissioner Tony Smith reported a general‑fund total presented as $18,846,055 while another line in the review showed $18,834,637.65. Court discussion noted the figure covers courthouse operations, emergency services, radio system upgrades, animal shelter, road funding, jail operations, IT and appropriated state and federal grants.

The court also approved a budget amendment covering fiscal‑year adjustments: the transcript discussion referenced an amendment of $202,104.06 for the general fund and $87,440 for the road fund to reflect increased interest fees and a state reimbursement grant. The presiding officer moved the item and the court approved the first reading and the amendment by voice vote.

County officials said the budget reflects reserve management and anticipated grant reimbursements. Greenup County Health Department financials presented later in the meeting were described as having a $208,000 retirement‑subsidy payment forthcoming that will offset apparent local shortfalls noted on the health department’s report.

Next steps: the budget will proceed through the statutory process with additional readings and opportunities for public review; the court did not adopt the final budget at this meeting.