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Staff laid out three scenarios: Scenario 1 would impose a 3¢ real‑estate tax increase in FY26 and delay additional debt until FY27; Scenario 2 would impose a 2¢ tax increase and authorize up to $6,000,000 in additional debt funding to be deposited in the county’s SNAP account for two‑year capital needs; Scenario 3 would impose a 2¢ increase and no additional debt, which staff said would require roughly $300,000 in additional operational cuts to meet the county’s 18% unassigned fund balance policy.

Staff reported cuts that reduced the proposed budget increase from roughly 12% to about 5.4%. Notable items in the capital planning discussion: county capital requests were reduced from $1.9 million to $861,000 for FY26; the county now expects a new radio‑tower maintenance expense of $297,477 per year after the radio project completion; school capital needs include a remaining large item (Waverly Elementary air handlers and BAS controls) estimated at $1,752,000. Staff said re‑prioritization with the schools reduced some near‑term school capital request totals and that the school revised a prior position to reflect roughly a 5.5‑position reduction based on board feedback.

Financial details staff provided included the opening balance appropriation under Scenario 1 of $3,245,266 with an unassigned fund balance target that would be at or near the county policy minimum of 18% (approximately $8.86 million). Under Scenario 2, taking on $6 million of interim debt would reduce the opening balance appropriation need to approximately $723,208 because a portion of the capital would be covered by the interim financing; staff noted that interest income from holding debt proceeds in SNAP could roughly offset near‑term debt payments and that the county could borrow only the amount needed for the two‑year capital window.

Board members debated the tradeoffs. Some expressed reluctance to borrow, others favored Scenario 2 to preserve fund balance and earn interest on the SNAP account while using proceeds for capital. The board agreed to additional work: a CIP committee meeting with school CIP representatives to narrow two‑year capital priorities, a special budget workshop (board approved a special meeting for April 17 at 3:00 p.m.), and a separate advertised public hearing schedule related to administrative fee items. Staff said bond counsel and Davenport (financial advisor) input had been used and would continue to inform timing and structure if the board opts for debt financing. No final decision on tax rate or debt issuance was made; staff will return with refined capital lists and more detailed numbers before adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors' Budget Worksession 04/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","County staff presented three options to close next year’s budget gap — a 3¢ tax increase with no immediate debt, a 2¢ increase with $6 million of debt funding, or a 2¢ increase without debt — and the board scheduled follow‑up meetings to refine capital priorities.","taxTitle","Madison County, Virginia","taxId",37279,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079891,"Madison County schedules public hearing for proposed administrative fee increases, including animal adoptions and commercial hauler rate",5428,304000,5732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953544-51e094ac2975aaf925076050fc3d38fc&start=304&end=5732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953544-51e094ac2975aaf925076050fc3d38fc/thumbnail_304000.jpg","/articles/6079891/Madison-County/Virginia/Madison-County-schedules-public-hearing-for-proposed-administrative-fee-increases-including-animal-adoptions-and-commercial-hauler-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079891-1fe5a86b5461c850d8c3c0f1965355c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174610&Signature=QA1SV2MWQ6XSRgmKgcMIqKSNqd-UQa-WZzh9-4nAtobyGgTOM6k-1u~z90rzbKg-kYKnzqEK6GcFKv9QdtIw-Ao9k1fAvbuAJVK4PiCpB1QhYK3f-S4phm2T5Z2wNFKadmKO4RKsFmzowvY13CUonpgwpIvPBNvjbayhkJv9wzeQC-xZJGKUkxVa74nftttP2TVJptPZHs5pgKCvXSRtjIIwUZlVlt-0qGNxD24vOImaHsxm2gJ~D--UjM3sZo5YJ-2wv8De49TCsTRtOfo6FNK37bViZfVW1kdR9b6FF~f7GeRQHIiYqDK49ZVNSQQ~~nSVB1wttV3uoa~vgDP6SA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madison County staff presented recommended changes to administrative fees and the Board of Supervisors set a public hearing to consider the changes on May 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Staff said the recommended commercial hauler fee would rise from $65 per ton to $70 per ton, based on comparisons with neighboring localities that operate transfer stations. For animal services, staff relayed recommendations from an employee, Annette, who surveyed surrounding counties and suggested modest increases: a $5 increase for dog adoption fees and, at the employee’s suggestion, a $5 increase for cats as well. Staff also proposed raising the daily boarding fee for small domestic animals (cats and dogs) from $5 to $10, while continuing a 24‑hour waiver when an owner reclaims an animal within a day.

Staff discussed other animal‑control fees that need further review: the intake/impoundment fee is currently $12 (staff did not provide a final recommendation in the meeting), and some livestock and large‑animal fees were noted as low and subject to later consideration. Staff said Greene, Culpeper, Rappahannock and Orange counties were surveyed for comparative rates; some counties include microchipping and other services in their fees.

The board voted to advertise the administrative fee changes and to hold the public hearing May 7 at 6:00 p.m. Staff said fees would not be formally adopted until after the required public notice and hearing. The board also directed staff to confirm statutory notice requirements and to return with any additional recommended adjustments prior to adoption.","Staff recommended several administrative fee adjustments including raising the commercial hauler rate from $65 to $70 per ton and modest increases to pet adoption and boarding fees; the board set a public hearing for May 7 at 6:00 p.m. to consider advertised fee changes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079896,"Madison County board approves $5,500 capital transfer to replace failed HVAC unit at CID building",78,220000,298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953544-51e094ac2975aaf925076050fc3d38fc&start=220&end=298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953544-51e094ac2975aaf925076050fc3d38fc/thumbnail_220000.jpg","/articles/6079896/Madison-County/Virginia/Madison-County-board-approves-5500-capital-transfer-to-replace-failed-HVAC-unit-at-CID-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079896-4c720fe0b606fb6b6f9bb76dc036d804/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174610&Signature=CWKoBLVoM45jStsMCwPxC4eBf4Z~SksqNzSEIwN-2Txe6B4NS8O6z7MIrI7sMkJaWl6G9weJYXOHn~yvRFcY~Qi~-BBUv5w8LRbbf3dcdopyf5lOQ-Iuzizy7HZiZKae2nBQPiEQ0dYRsNjr2EMq7w15MUgEKkPwwoLtf8J39lV41~rTuaOAIQtF3FlnjGFWp4tlW9eRCjLDlKM0FmrWFBcrC-07ac6itf~s~j6MZIntlwzg6obxIuD9wEyfjai8h6VszvgEZgZd1TheA5HQeHupjOJOmlp0KCvDRZKbwrmpHm9vsJEH7ZPF3FvxibcyF2J7DVsQYEuZzk53RUzEIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madison County Board of Supervisors approved a voice vote to transfer $5,500 from the county roofing capital line to the HVAC capital line to cover part of the cost to replace a failed 3.5‑ton HVAC unit at the CID building.

County staff reported the county had budgeted $37,000 in FY25 for the HVAC line but received a contractor proposal for $42,006.71 from Riddleberger; staff identified a little more than $7,000 remaining in the roofing capital line and recommended moving $5,500 to the HVAC line so work can proceed. The board approved the transfer by voice vote; staff said the county will use a cooperative procurement and can engage the contractor promptly.

The transfer did not require a formal resolution under staff’s explanation but did require board approval. No alternative funding source or additional borrowing was authorized during the vote. Staff said further capital reallocations would come back to the board if needed.

Board members did not request additional study or delay before approving the transfer. The county’s immediate next steps are to confirm the contractor procurement and schedule the replacement.

The item was discussed during the meeting agenda’s capital items section and was documented in the minutes as a voice‑vote approval.","Board approved a voice vote to reallocate $5,500 from the county roofing capital line to the HVAC capital line to help cover a contractor bid to replace a failed 3.5‑ton unit at the CID building.","actionData","errors"]

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