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Commission shifts $4.5 million to general fund to cover Shelby County Sheriff personnel shortfall
Summary
After heated debate, the commission approved a $4.5 million transfer to cover the sheriff’s personnel shortfall, amending the original proposal so the money comes from the general fund rather than the county tort fund.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners approved a $4.5 million allocation to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to address an anticipated personnel shortfall, voting to change the funding source from the county tort fund to the general fund.
Commissioners first considered a resolution to reallocate $4.5 million from a restricted fund balance to the sheriff’s general fund. Administration staff and the chief administrative officer for the sheriff’s office warned the commission against using the tort fund, saying that reducing that fund could damage the county’s long-term credit profile. After discussion, Commissioner Terri Wright moved — and the commission approved —…
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