Eaton County commissioners approved a renewal of the Axon body‑camera contract for the sheriff’s department on Dec. 17 and adopted multiple FY25–26 budget amendments related to facilities, technology services and law enforcement.

Ways & Means moved approval of the Axon body‑camera contract; the motion carried by voice vote. Staff clarified that under GASB accounting the county must capitalize equipment and noted a $750,000 capitalization entry tied to borrowing proceeds; staff said this is an accounting treatment and not an increase to the contract cost already budgeted.

Administrators also reported that the state eliminated a prior jail housing contract that paid the county for holding inmates (about 29 inmates per month and roughly $400,000 in revenue). To manage the revenue loss, the sheriff’s office plans to use attrition and wage adjustments rather than eliminate filled positions, staff said. The board approved related budget amendments.

Separately, commissioners authorized staff to finalize a USDA lease at a negotiated all‑inclusive rate (staff cited $22.50 per sq. ft.) and approved other facilities-related purchases and budget adjustments discussed by facilities management.