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Spencer County Fiscal Court approves KSP dispatch contract, several vendor awards and first reading of FY2021–22 budget
Summary
The court approved a $98,450 dispatch contract with the Kentucky State Police, awarded vendor contracts for building repairs and parking‑lot striping, hired a code enforcement officer, and approved a first reading of the county budget that includes $3.75 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds.
At its May 3 meeting the Spencer County Fiscal Court approved multiple procurement items, a formal interlocal dispatch agreement with the Kentucky State Police, and advanced the county’s FY2021–22 budget by approving a first reading.
Dispatch contract: the court voted to approve an interlocal agreement with KSP for E‑911 dispatch services at an annual cost of $98,450. The contract (as read at the meeting) creates a 911 Advisory Board, makes KSP responsible for PSAP operations and equipment ownership, and directs the county to place E‑911 surcharges into a dedicated account for PSAP costs.
Contracts and purchases: the court authorized a Bill Lange Construction contract to replace three windows and one door at the Recycle/Maintenance building for $3,680 (Bill Lange contract); approved Reynolds’ quote to restripe the Waterford Park parking lot ($2,415.68); and approved other vendor invoices included in packet. The court also voted to hire Ashlee Ingram as Code Enforcement Officer/Occupational Tax Enforcement Officer pending background and drug screening.
Budget first reading: Judge Riley presented a proposed FY2021–22 budget with a total of $12,686,055.36. The General Fund was shown at $9,579,462, Road Fund $2,663,993.36, and Jail Fund $442,600. The budget lists $3,753,007 in a capital/ARPA line (American Recovery Funds). After discussion about timing, transfers and the possibility of subsequent amendments, the court approved a first reading by roll call vote.
Why it matters: the KSP contract defines day‑to‑day emergency‑communications operations and funding for the county’s PSAP; the budget first reading sets the county’s fiscal path and captures sizeable ARPA funding that will require accounting and potential single‑audit reporting. The smaller vendor awards authorize upkeep to county facilities and parks.
Next steps: the county will schedule training/implementation with KSP per contract; staff will process vendor payments and follow up on hiring requirements; the budget will be subject to transfers or amendments before final adoption by June 30 per state deadlines.
