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Highlands County board approves budget amendments, ambulance renewal, courthouse remodel and employee‑benefit changes
Summary
At its Oct. 7 meeting, the Highlands County Board approved a sheriff budget realignment, a PEMT budget transfer, renewal of an air‑ambulance COPCN for AeroMed, a courthouse remodel contract, and new 2026 self‑insured medical/dental plan options.
Highlands County commissioners on Oct. 7 approved a package of actions including budget amendments, a renewal of an air‑ambulance certificate, a courthouse remodel contract and changes to employee health plans.
Sheriff Paul Blackman requested and the board adopted Resolution 25‑26‑004 to realign FY25‑26 sheriff’s general‑fund accounts to set up grant and program budgets (including Avon Park law enforcement services, school‑resource deputies and the LISA and JAGC grants). Blackman told the board the amendment is essentially preparatory for grant administration and program setup.
In a separate budget action, Tanya Kennedy, business services director, presented Resolution 25‑26‑007 to transfer $555,009.92 to the Florida Agency for…
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