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Franklin County Fiscal Court approves vehicle purchases, grant application and road agreement; appoints Jay Patel
Summary
At its Aug. 10 meeting the Franklin County Fiscal Court approved the purchase of two sheriff vehicles, authorized a Homeland Security grant application for the sheriff's office, adopted a Rural Secondary Program road agreement and appointed Jay Patel to the tourist commission; routine surpluses and the treasurer's report were also approved.
Frankfort — The Franklin County Fiscal Court convened Aug. 10, 2023, and approved a set of routine motions that included authorizing the purchase of two 2023 Dodge Chargers for the sheriff’s office, authorizing a Homeland Security grant application, and accepting a state rural roads agreement into the county road system.
County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Squires Sherry Sebastian, J.W. Blackburn, Kelly Dycus, Scotty Tracy, Richard Tanner and Eric Whisman were present, and County Attorney Max Comley attended. The session lasted only a few minutes and adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Why it matters: The court authorized Resolution #22-2023, allowing the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to apply for a Law Enforcement Protection Program grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, which could fund equipment or protective measures for the sheriff’s office if awarded. The court also approved Resolution #23-2023 to adopt a Rural Secondary Program Agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department…
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