The fiscal court set a budget first reading for May 22 and a second reading for June 13; members reviewed capital priorities including courthouse HVAC, legacy trail match, North Sewer project match (~$300,000), Great Crossing Park improvements and discussed preserving the old jail under a conservation easement.

The board reviewed general-fund projections and debated whether to renovate a recently purchased county building (purchase paid with ARPA) and to pursue a large courthouse bond; staff estimated renovation costs from $250,000 up and commissioners discussed RFPs and capital priorities.