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Board appropriates $20.7 million for facility bond and FEMA emergency‑shelter generator
Summary
Franklin County amended the FY2026 budget to appropriate $20,715,059: approximately $20 million in lease‑revenue bonds for county facility acquisitions and projects and a $705,000 FEMA grant for an emergency shelter generator at Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved amending the FY2026 budget to appropriate $20,715,059 in newly available funds, combining proceeds from a lease‑revenue bond and a FEMA grant for an emergency‑shelter generator.
County staff told the board the county closed on roughly $20 million in lease revenue facility bonds to acquire a modular craft property and support associated county capital projects. The board also accepted a $705,000 FEMA grant to provide a generator for Benjamin Franklin Middle School, which serves as an emergency shelter.
Under state code, appropriations that exceed 1% of the budget require a public hearing; the board opened and closed the hearing with no public speakers and then approved the appropriation by motion. Supervisor Tatum moved to amend the fiscal year 2026 budget and appropriate the combined funds; the motion carried by roll call.
Next steps: staff will present detailed capital allocations and future capital work sessions to identify specific projects to be funded from the bond proceeds.
