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Ways and Means committee approves $3.6 million transfer from penal fines to county journal fund
Summary
The committee voted to authorize a $3.6 million transfer from penal fines to the county journal fund for fiscal year 2024–25. The item was discussed previously in closed session and carried on a roll-call vote.
The Wayne County Commission Committee on Ways and Means voted to authorize a $3,600,000 transfer from penal fines to the county journal fund for fiscal year 2024–25.
Melissa Evans, speaking on behalf of county staff, told the committee the amendment relates to penal fines previously discussed in closed session and asked for the committee’s approval. “We are here asking for a proposed budget amendment to be approved for the penal fines … to the tune of $3,600,000,” Evans said.
Commissioner Scott moved the resolution and Commissioner Mirecki seconded. The committee recorded a roll-call vote: Commissioner Scott — yes; Commissioner Baker McCormick — yes; Commissioner Mirecki — yes; Commissioner Anderson — yes; Chair Kinlock — yes. The motion carried.
The item was presented as one the commission had already considered during closed sessions, and staff said the action was anticipated. The transcript records no additional public detail on the source or intended use of the transferred funds beyond the description as a budget amendment tied to penal fines.
Action details appear in the committee record and the clerk’s roll call; staff indicated the matter had been discussed in closed session before being brought forward for the recorded vote. No follow-up assignments or implementation dates were specified at the meeting.
The committee continued with the agenda after the vote.
