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Coffee County committee moves $3.5M to capital projects, approves budget amendments for county facilities and services
Summary
The Budget & Finance Committee voted to transfer $3,500,000 from general debt service to the capital projects fund to pay for a justice center roof, repairs at the Tullahoma Library and other projects. Commissioners also approved multiple budget amendments and grants, including a state convenience‑center grant with a local shortfall and a five‑year ambulance maintenance agreement.
The Coffee County Budget & Finance Committee on Jan. 8 approved a series of funding moves and budget amendments intended to address county building repairs and operating needs.
Commissioners voted to transfer $3,500,000 from the general debt service fund into the capital projects fund to pay for a justice center roof, repairs at the Tullahoma Library, architect and engineering fees, and contingency for other items. The transfer was introduced by staff and moved by a commissioner; a voice vote was recorded in favor.
Lauren Lowe of PFM, the county’s financial advisor, explained that the transfer is permissible under guidance from the director of local government finance and that it avoids issuing new bond debt. Lowe said the county’s general debt…
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