County Council Meeting, April 28th, 2026

The Delaware County Government held a County Council meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included approval of additional appropriations for court administrative staffing, with debate over hiring a full-time versus part-time administrative assistant due to budget constraints and staffing transitions. The council approved transfers and appropriations for various departments, including IT intern staffing, GIS specialist educational incentives, plat room maintenance raises, and funding for bridge design work (Bridge 20) under a federal grant with Lochmueller Group as the consulting firm. The meeting also covered financial transfers related to insurance recovery funds and auditor office part-time staffing to support taxpayer services. Additionally, the council received an annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report from Baker Tilly, highlighting redevelopment commission revenues, expenditures, bond issues, and potential impacts of new state tax deductions on TIF revenues. No new bond issues were proposed. The meeting concluded with updates from elected officials and department heads, public comments on tax districts, and reminders about upcoming budget requests and elections.