Police request $28,164.80 budget amendment to complete delayed drone purchase

Sep 15, 2025

Dougherty County Police asked for a $28,164.80 amendment from the Special Service District Fund Balance to finish a drone purchase previously approved in April 2025 but delayed by production; officers said the FY25 purchase order closed and reallocation is needed to purchase in FY26.

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Captain Jason Hager and Assistant County Administrator Barry Brooks presented a request to amend the Special Service District Fund Balance by $28,164.80 to purchase a police drone. The Board previously approved the drone purchase on April 21, 2025, but production delays closed the FY25 purchase order and staff said the FY26 reallocation was needed to complete the procurement.

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