What is this ordinance about?

It amends the Columbia County Library budget to appropriate $50,000 to replace the main lobby air conditioner.

Where will the $50,000 come from?

From $38,035 in unappropriated Library Fund balance plus a $13,500 carryover increase by the County Treasurer.

Who approved this spending change?

The Columbia County Quorum Court enacted the ordinance authorizing the appropriation.

Ordinance — Columbia

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Columbia County Quorum Court amends the 2026 County Library budget to appropriate $50,000 from unappropriated funds and increased carryover for replacement of the lobby's main air conditioner. The change reallocates funds to the Machinery and Equipment line item.

Key Takeaways

Quorum Court approves $50,000 appropriation for library HVAC
Library Fund had $38,035 unappropriated funds available
Treasurer increases carryover by $13,500 to supplement funds
90% of the increased carryover is available for appropriation

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Ordinance
City: Columbia

Research context

2 ordinance notices in Columbia (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Contact County Treasurer
Reach out to Columbia County Treasurer Selena Blair for details on the carryover adjustment and fund availability.
2
Follow Library procurement
Monitor County Library procurement for the HVAC replacement to see timelines and contractor selection.

Frequently asked questions

What is this ordinance about?: It amends the Columbia County Library budget to appropriate $50,000 to replace the main lobby air conditioner.
Where will the $50,000 come from?: From $38,035 in unappropriated Library Fund balance plus a $13,500 carryover increase by the County Treasurer.
Who approved this spending change?: The Columbia County Quorum Court enacted the ordinance authorizing the appropriation.

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Legal terms in this notice

appropriation: A legislative authorization to spend a specific amount from public funds for a stated purpose.
carryover balance: Funds left unspent from a prior fiscal period that are available in the current budget.

Full Notice Text

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2026.11

Be it Enacted by the Quorum Court of the County of Columbia, State of Arkansas; an Ordinance to be Entitled:

An ordinance appropriating $50,000 to the machinery and equipment line item in the County Library Fund to replace the main air conditioner for the lobby area.

Whereas the County Library Fund has $38,035 in unappropriated funds.

Whereas Columbia County Treasurer Selena Blair is increasing the carryover balance by $13,500 to supplement this expenditure and 90% is available for appropriation.

Now therefore be it Enacted by the County of Columbia, State of Arkansas:

Article 1 The Quorum Court has found and determined the Columbia County Library budget for the Calendar Year 2026, as appropriated by Appropriation Ordinance 2025.28, is hereby amended as set forth using available unappropriated funds.

County Library

To 3008.0600.4004/Machinery and Equipment       $50,000

Article 2 Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated Section 14.1

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