Johnson County reallocates $777,000 in reserves to cover sheriff overtime and FEMA grant gap
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The board authorized reallocating up to $777,000 in general fund reserves — $700,000 to cover sheriff overtime in 2025 and $77,000 to cover a federal EMPG timing gap — citing year‑to‑date savings and a one‑time federal fiscal year change.
The Johnson County Board approved a request Dec. 4 to reallocate up to $777,000 of general fund balance reserves to cover two matters: $700,000 to cover increased overtime in the sheriff’s office for 2025 and $77,000 to cover a timing gap created by changes to FEMA’s Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) payment cycle.
Budget staff described the $700,000 as the remaining estimated overtime need after savings and staffing changes reduced prior projections. Mark Dapp said the sheriff’s overtime level for 2025 is roughly $600,000 lower year‑to‑date than in 2024 and that a mix of savings reduced an originally projected need from $2.5 million down to the $700,000 request.
Dapp explained the $77,000 EMPG request arose because FEMA aligned the grant to the federal fiscal year (starting Oct. 1, 2025), creating a nine‑month gap where incurred expenses may not be reimbursable; the $77,000 would cover that delta as a one‑time expense unless federal guidance changes.
Sheriff Roberson attended to support the request. Commissioners praised the work that reduced overtime and asked for continued tracking; staff noted an additional $800,000 was included in the 2026 budget to address overtime moving forward.
Commissioner Allen Brand moved approval; Commissioner Myers seconded. A roll call approved the reallocation.