The Jefferson County Commission on Thursday adopted a $997.3 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which is almost $266,000 less than this year’s spending plan.
The focus of the fiscal 2027 budget, according to the county manager’s office, is operating more efficiently and effectively. It includes more than $37 million for road projects and equipment, $15 million for vehicles or equipment and $19.5 million for major capital building projects.
The budget plan was tweaked in the final days to include $250,000 for City Walk BHAM, the recreation space created with the reconstruction of the Interstates 20/59 bridge through downtown Birmingham…