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At a glance: grants and sheriff's office budget items approved by Blount County commission
Summary
During the July 17, 2025 meeting the commission approved several budget and grant requests for the Blount County Sheriff's Office and other items. All four votes recorded in the meeting were carried unanimously or by recorded tallies.
The Blount County Board of County Commissioners on July 17 approved multiple budget and grant requests for the sheriff's office and related items. Votes recorded in the meeting minutes and transcript: 16‑0 approvals for two grant applications and two budget resolutions; details follow.
The commission approved a Blount County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) Fiscal Year 2026 school resource officer (SRO) grant application for $1,575,000. The application sought funding for 21 SRO positions at $75,000 each; no local matching funds were required. The budget committee recommended the application 5‑0. Commissioner Michaels moved to approve; Commissioner Giles seconded. The commission recorded 16 yes votes and the motion carried.
The commission also approved a BCSO FY26 litter grant application…
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