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LaPorte County approves most operating accounts, shifts some public‑safety costs to PSLIT
Summary
Commissioners approved most departmental 200/300 operating accounts at a July 14 budget hearing, moved several public‑safety items (overtime, jail food) into the Public Safety LIT account and asked staff for follow‑up on large items including radio replacement and a coroner autopsy contract.
LaPorte County commissioners held a July 14 budget hearing and approved most department operating (200/300) accounts while reserving follow‑up on several large or unusual items.
The meeting opened with a recognition of multi‑year revenue pressures and a call from council members to prioritize recurring costs — fuel, overtime and utilities — and to defer undefined special projects. Commissioner Mister Yugalski pressed for tighter controls on benefit and holiday accruals and urged the county to adopt a time‑clock system to reduce unaccounted hours.
Sheriff’s office officials presented a five‑year…
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