Budget committee reallocates $285,309.90 to launch vehicle-leasing program

The Jackson City Budget Committee on a voice vote approved proposed budget amendment No. 36 to reallocate $285,309.90 from FY26 capital to operating to begin a citywide vehicle-leasing program.

Ron, a staff member who presented the proposal, told the committee the city—s fleet is "very out of date," with roughly 99 vehicles at least 10 years old and more than 100 vehicles more than 20 years old in prior counts. The amendment shifts capital funds that had been budgeted for two capital items into monthly operating lease lines so the city can lease roughly 65 vehicles this year instead of purchasing about seven vehicles originally planned in the bond…