Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Budget Amendment

PUBLIC NOTICE: PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT AND RELATED ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1 2025 ENDING JUNE 30 2026 AND INTENT TO ADOPT AMENDED BUDGET

A Town Council Meeting and Public Hearing of the Ordinance and Resolution described below will be held at the Town Hall, 1 North Main St., January 26, 2026 at 6pm, at which time Council intends to adopt such ordinance and resolution.

Ordinance 2026-001 (uncodified) Amend FY2026 budget
The Town Council intends to hear public comment on an amended fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, as required by Code of Virginia § 15.2-2507, when such amendment exceeds one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget. A proposed amendment of $330,500 (1.7% of total budget) in water system expenditures which were unknown at the time of the budget approval and appropriation in June, 2025. Following the public hearing, Council intends to adopt the amended budget pursuant to Ordinance 2026-001.

Resolution 2026-001 Appropriate amended FY2026 budget

Synopsis of Proposed Amendment
• Project Title: Well Replacement Project
• Total Amendment Amount: $330,500
• Justification: This amendment will facilitate the procurement of engineering services and construction for drilling a new well within the 2026 fiscal year.
• Funding Source: Funding for this project will be sourced from a combination of current year funds, short-term debt financing, and any available federal or state grants/loans the Town is eligible for and successfully acquires.

Public Inspection and Comments
A complete copy of the proposed budget amendment and summary for the Well project are available for public review at the Kilmarnock Town Office during regular business hours, or online at www.kilmarnockva.com. All interested parties are invited to attend and share their views. Written comments may also be submitted to the Town Manager at susancockrell@kilmarnockva.com no later than Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM.