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Dickson County OKs $1.75 million in budget transfers to fund water projects, courthouse repairs; officials say no tax increase likely
Summary
At its Oct. 6 work session, the Dickson County Commission approved budget amendments moving $1.5 million from the general fund to capital projects and $250,000 to a capital fund tied to a State Water Infrastructure Grant. County leaders said the moves are covered by an unexpected $4.5 million surplus and should avoid a tax increase.
At a Dickson County Commission work session on Oct. 6, commissioners approved budget amendments transferring $1,500,000 from the general fund to the general capital projects fund (fund 170) and $250,000 to fund 178, a capital projects fund linked to a State Water Infrastructure Grant, county officials said.
Don Hall, director (presenting the amendments), told commissioners the packet included three amendment items and that the transfers will cover grant matches and capital work. "We have, basically, 3 items here for amendments this month," Hall said as he outlined the transfers and internal adjustments to fund 171.
County leadership said the transfers are supported by an unexpected surplus. The mayor (unnamed in the transcript) said the county closed recent books showing…
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