The Churchill County Road Department, which maintains local roads and manages major infrastructure projects, is entering the new fiscal year with several budget adjustments as it continues supporting daily operations across the county, Road Supervisor Gary Fowlkes said.
Fowlkes reported the department’s overall budget is about $2.8 million, supported by roughly $1.1 million in revenue. He said the department remains in good financial shape and expects to stay within budget.
Several increases were outlined to cover rising costs. Street lighting grew by $500, and road project funding increased by $150,000, bringing that total to $550,000. The regional transportation fund rose by $200,000 to $800,000 and remains stable with about $1.8 million in reserves and roughly $800,000 in annual revenue.
The public transit fund also increased from $600,000 to $800,000 after shifting from a planned building purchase to buying trucks. That fund holds about $1.8 million and brings in around $900,000 each year.
Other funding includes $85,000 in a separate account and $450,000 for equipment replacement, which covers repairs, tires, and major purchases. Fowlkes said the department also needs to replace a sign plotter and purchase a $15,000 tire machine.
A $6.3 million Lone Tree project, funded by the U.S. Navy, may be adjusted as work progresses, depending on the timing of reimbursement. The project is fully reimbursable and is expected to be completed before July 2027.
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