Fiscal Court Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Hardin County Fiscal Court meeting held on September 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The court reviewed and approved the rural secondary program funding and an asphalt resurfacing project estimated at $417,834. They also discussed and set the 2026-27 property tax rates, including a general fund real estate tax rate of 10.7 cents per $100 assessed value, reflecting a 4% revenue increase to support county growth and services. The consent agenda included financial claims totaling around $15,000, software licensing and implementation costs for a project tracking system supporting up to 30 users, and a right-of-way easement agreement with Bluegrass Network LLC for fiber cable access along Springfield Road landfill. A motion to approve the software purchase failed with a 4-5 vote. Additionally, the court passed zoning ordinance amendments to align with state law and held a closed session to discuss a business proposal related to economic development. The meeting concluded with various committee updates and condolences expressed for community members.