Morrow County Budget Committee Budget Hearings
The Budget Committee conducted hearings to review and approve the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year budget. Key discussion topics included budget messages from the Judge and Administrative Officer regarding revenue increases, personnel additions across various departments (Public Works, Sheriff's Office, Planning, etc.), and maintenance needs for County facilities. Reviews covered specific funds such as the Road Fund, Park Fund, Airport Fund, Weed Department, and Sheriff's Office budgets. Strategic financial decisions involved compensation adjustments for the Sheriff and Surveyor, transfers between funds to support road and bridge needs, and allocations for capital improvements, equipment reserves, and website updates. The committee ultimately approved the budget and tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.