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Franklin County fiscal court accepts FY24 report, secures federal fire grant and approves fire apparatus purchase and multiple personnel actions
Summary
The Franklin County Fiscal Court accepted Treasurer Amy's FY24 financial report showing a $1.5 million reserve increase, approved acceptance of a $104,400 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (with a $16,763 match) to buy SCBAs, authorized a fire apparatus agreement with expected delivery in 2026, approved several hires and promotions, amended a planning contract, and completed first reading of a new rural heritage mixed-use zoning district.
Franklin County's fiscal court voted to accept the treasurer's final financial statements for fiscal year 2024, moved forward with equipment and personnel actions for the county's public-safety departments and advanced a zoning ordinance on first reading at its regular meeting.
Treasurer Amy told the court that total revenue for FY24 was $44,700,000 and total expenses $35,800,000, leaving the county with higher reserves after accounting for restricted funds. "After deducting those [restricted monies], the fiscal court has a notable increase in our reserves," she said, reporting a $1,500,000 increase and total reserves of $14,000,000 as of June 30, 2024. Members credited department heads and tighter budget management for the results.
The court also heard that the county won a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Tammy announced, "we did receive funds in the amount of $104,400," and said the fire…
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