The Howard County Council on Nov. 25 approved Ordinance No. 2025‑HCCO‑48 to add $431,725 in appropriations across county funds.

Jessica, presenting the ordinance, read the line items and totals, including $1,725 for the commissioners' drainage board and a LIT (Local Income Tax) special purpose fund increase made up of $10,000 for FICA, $140,000 for PERF and $300,000 for insurance. "Total additional appropriations for all funds, $431,725," she said.

Council members asked for clarification about whether the changes would be addressed in the 2026 budget; one member confirmed that the increase had been accounted for in next year’s budget. Councilman Faulkner moved to approve the additional appropriations "as Jessica has presented them," and Councilwoman Lake seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.

The ordinance covers targeted, end‑of‑year adjustments intended to prevent negative account balances and to reconcile previously approved grant items (including a reduction tied to a Veterans PSC grant insurance component). No roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.

The council moved on after approving the ordinance.