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Commission approves sheriff vehicle purchases and jail furnishings
Summary
The board authorized purchase of new patrol vehicles funded by SPLOST and approved nearly $200,000 in furnishings for the county jail's offices using the jail construction fund; commissioners noted vehicles will be replaced and older units auctioned.
Commissioners approved two sheriff‑related spending items after staff presented cost estimates and funding sources.
On patrol vehicles, staff said the acquisition cost was approximately $402,000 (one reference gave a net acquisition figure of about $443,000 after an insurance settlement) and that the county received multiple dealer quotes for Ford Explorer interceptors. Commissioners clarified the purchases are funded from SPLOST (a 1¢ local sales tax) and noted replaced vehicles are typically sent to auction. A motion to purchase the vehicles passed on a recorded vote.
On jail furnishings, staff presented a furniture quote of roughly $199,789 to modernize about 9–10 rooms at the detention center. Funding was proposed from a dedicated jail construction fund (reported balance roughly $524,000) that is financed by court fees and related charges. Commissioners voted to approve the furnishings purchase and to return later with additional flooring quotes and procurement detail.
Officials said these purchases were budgeted or funded from non‑property‑tax sources and did not affect the general property‑tax levy.
