05/18/2026 Roosevelt County Budget Workshop

The Roosevelt County Budget Workshop held on May 18, 2026, focused extensively on budget allocations and procurement considerations for county road maintenance, equipment replacement, and various county programs. Discussions included increasing the road maintenance budget due to rising costs and equipment repairs, fuel budget adjustments reflecting current prices, and potential purchases such as a broom for road maintenance. The workshop also covered funding for behavioral health services, including salary increases for care coordinators and contracts for professional services like counseling and program evaluation. Additionally, the meeting addressed grant funding uncertainties, particularly for DWI programs, and the impact of recent cuts on program operations. Capital improvement projects such as courthouse renovations were reviewed, with updates on permits and project timelines. Revenue projections were discussed, including property tax collections, oil and gas revenues, and state distributions, with a conservative approach recommended due to uncertainties like veteran property tax exemptions. The workshop included detailed examination of debt service payments and fund balances, aiming to align expenditures with available revenues. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the session, but several action items related to budget adjustments and procurement planning were identified.