The Campbell County Fiscal Court met on May 21, 2025, for a comprehensive session that began with a public hearing on the use of county road aid and economic assistance funds, followed by the presentation of the proposed FY 2026 budget. Finance Director Laura Lewis detailed the $122.9 million total budget, including a $71.9 million operating budget with a projected $2.6 million deficit—an improvement over the prior year. Key points included conservative revenue estimates, stable tax rates, and continued investments in public safety, infrastructure, and capital projects like the AJ Jolly Park dredging. The meeting also included the approval of ordinances to update the official county road list and excavation regulations, as well as resolutions supporting tire recycling, the health department tax rate, funding for the county attorney and TANK, and participation in opioid response programs. Public comment addressed concerns about water access in the Grants Lick area, with officials outlining plans for a new water fill station pending a state right-of-way transfer. Additional items included infrastructure bids, planning agreements, and routine financial approvals. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and may not capture all meeting nuances or discussions.
Finance Director/Treasurer, Laura Lewis - Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation
Update the official county-maintained road list, Walnut Creek Drive
Amend Chapter 95 of the Code of Ordinances for excavations of streets and sidewalks
Apply for funding for the recycling or disposal of waste tires
Approve the Campbell County Health Department Tax Rate
Approve funding for the County Attorney's Office
Approve funding for the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK)
Appoint Justin Carroll for the 2025 Facilities Maintenance, Parks and Golf season
Accept the resignation of full-time Deputy Director - Housing, Dana Franxman
Authorize the Judge/Executive to execute a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with the City of Alexandria, the Campbell County School District, and CBLO LLC
Approve payment to the NKADD for Campbell County's share of the regional CARES team
a. River Sweep, May 24 b. Campbell County Communication
First Reading: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ordinance
Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Standing Order
Authorize a revision to the Interlocal Agreement between the Fiscal Court and the City of Cold Spring
Execute contract between the Fiscal Court and the KYTC Department of Rural and Municipal Aid
Enter into an agreement with Verdantas for dredging projects at AJ Jolly Park
Bid the construction of a new shelter with a bathroom at AJ Jolly Park
Bid slip repairs on Fender Road and Marie Drive
Bid the concrete and drainage improvement project on Cabin Creek Drive East
Approve Claims & Claims Paid per Standing Order: • May 14, 2025 • May 21, 2025
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