It shall be the duty of the county commission at some meeting in September of each calendar year, or not later than the first meeting in October next following, by order or resolution spread upon the minutes, to fix and determine the amount of funds which will be available for the purpose of building and maintaining public roads, bridges, and ferries of Cullman County for the current fiscal year, beginning on October 1. Provided, however, that the budget adopted pursuant to this section shall not conflict with the provisions of the Budget Act, Section 11-8-3, which relates to limitation of expenditures.
Ala. Code § 45-22-130.15 (1975)