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Monroe County commissioners approve slate of budget amendments, sheriff grant application and surplus property sales
Summary
The Monroe County Commission approved multiple budget amendments and actions including amendments to sheriff and economic development budgets, authorization to apply for a $94,718 Department of Justice equipment grant, declarations of surplus vehicles (including a 2017 Dodge Ram listed at $9,500), and a donation of a Freightliner flatbed to Cookwell Fire Department.
The Monroe County Commission on Nov. 25 approved a package of routine and budget-related actions that included amendments to the sheriff’s office and economic development budgets, authorization to apply for a Department of Justice equipment grant, and several surplus property declarations. Speaker 1 presented the items during the meeting.
Why it matters: The package adjusts county budgets to reflect insurance recovery, previously approved grants and training funds; it also clears county property for sale or donation, and authorizes staff to pursue external grant funding that could equip county law enforcement.
The commission approved a trustee finance amendment described in the meeting as "Resolution 1125-6," an amendment to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department general fund budget to bring in funds for an insurance recovery for a…
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