Budget Commission 10/27/26

The Portage County Budget Commission met on October 27, 2026, to review amended certificates of estimated resources for fiscal year 2026. Recorded amendments included Portage County’s 11th amendment for $25,000, bringing its total to $424,262,258, and Kent City’s seventh amendment for $250,000, bringing its total to $162,322,344.73. Other clearly stated amendments included Howard Township ($2,921,773.77), Kent Schools’ decertification ($3,291,427), Southeast Local School District ($1,120,553.12; revised total $40,646,238.12), and Waterloo School District ($860,294.19; revised total $18,736,134.92). Several previously tabled amendments were discussed, but the transcript does not clearly establish their final disposition.

The commission considered Health Department Resolution 26-60, involving transfers and increases across several funds, including increases of $17,000 to fund 8901, $8,300 to fund 8902, $2,000 to fund 8904, and $8,000 to fund 8910. A motion to approve the resolution was seconded and passed by a voice vote. No contracts, vendor selections, or other procurement awards were identified; the meeting focused on budget-resource amendments and fund adjustments.