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Budget committee advances slate of school and county budget adjustments, all by unanimous voice votes
Summary
The Blount County budget committee advanced 13 resolutions ranging from a $2.6 million roof replacement at Heritage Middle School to a $71,472 feasibility study for a new Wallen Elementary site. All motions were moved, seconded and passed by 5-0 voice vote.
The Blount County budget committee on Jan. 4 advanced a package of 13 budget resolutions affecting schools and county operations, including capital projects, grant adjustments and small transfers.
The committee moved each item to the next stage by unanimous voice vote. The measures included a $2,625,300 appropriation to replace the roof at Heritage Middle School; a $464,300 appropriation to cover mandated occupational and physical therapy services after reduced external funding; a $71,472 feasibility study for county-owned land adjacent to Wallen Elementary School; and multiple smaller grants and transfers.
Votes at a glance
- Resolution 20511-1 — $2,625,300: education capital funds to replace the roof at Heritage Middle School. Moved: Commissioner Anderson. Second: Commissioner Bridal. Outcome: advanced (5-0). - Resolution 20511-2 — $644,152: re-appropriation of prior-year general county funds for ongoing capital needs. Moved: Ms.…
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