Commissioners approve monthly financials, claims and jail invoices; $1.9 million remains in jail construction fund
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The board approved the auditor’s monthly accounts, monthly claims and three jail construction invoices totaling $176,001.46; staff reported approximately $1,904,896.86 remaining in the jail construction fund after the invoices.
Codington County commissioners approved several financial items Oct. 14, including the auditor’s accounts, monthly claims and invoices for the jail construction project.
The auditor presented the treasurer’s balances and distribution totals for September, including funds due to custodial entities (schools, townships, cities). Commissioners approved the treasurer/auditor account reconciliation by motion.
The board also approved the month’s claims and accepted a staff summary that included a state pass‑through amount noted at $636,815.61. County staff reported the jail project had three invoices this month: Architect Inc. ($1,343.73), TEGRA (September services $21,085.60) and TEGRA (October services $20,688.00) for a combined jail invoice total of $176,001.46 (as presented). Staff reported the jail construction fund had an original balance moved from the building fund of about $2,000,081.43; after the approved invoices the remaining balance was $1,904,896.86.
Commissioners discussed commissioner contingency and the county’s legal and court costs; staff said they will monitor contingency needs and reach out to the county attorney about timing for supplemental budget actions if required. The motions to approve claims, the auditor’s account and the jail invoices passed by voice vote.