Daviess County Fiscal Court Budget Work Session, Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Daviess County Fiscal Court held a budget work session on April 15, 2026, focusing on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Key procurement-related discussions included budget adjustments for state grants supporting community projects such as the Green River Community Food Warehouse and Empowerment Academy, as well as funding increases for the YMCA's emergency child care services and the senior citizens center. The court reviewed major capital expenditures totaling over $30 million, primarily driven by a public safety facility project, while noting that the jail renovation project costs remain uncertain and are not yet included in the capital budget. Agency funding allocations were debated, particularly regarding the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), with the court agreeing to reduce EDC's funding request from $373,110 to $184,000, with additional funding to be considered later. Discussions also covered funding for the airport and Healthforce Kentucky, with clarifications on one-time versus operational funding. The court agreed to proceed with preparing the final budget incorporating these changes, without assuming new debt issuance for the upcoming fiscal year.