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Marshall County council approves multiple appropriations, moves to cover sewer district shortfall
Summary
The Marshall County council approved a package of appropriations and transfers — including $152,355 for sheriff radios, reauthorization to cover up to $2 million for a sewer district shortfall, and a major restructuring and appropriation for the new public defender fund — and pledged support for a $52,500 local housing grant match.
The Marshall County council approved a series of budget moves Thursday that will fund public safety equipment, consolidate public defender spending into a new county fund and advertise up to $2 million to cover a sewer district shortfall.
The council voted by voice to approve an additional $152,355 for sheriff radios and accessories, and later moved to advertise an appropriation “up to $2,000,000” to cover remaining Sewer District bond obligations while officials await the exact claim number from commissioners. Chair (unnamed in the record) said the advertised amount sets the legal ceiling for what commissioners may later spend.
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