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Simpson County Fiscal Court approves budget amendments, grant commitments and project authorizations
Summary
At its Jan. 17 meeting the Simpson County Fiscal Court approved multiple routine financial actions — including a 13% local match for a $600,000 Hazard Mitigation Grant safe room, establishment of an opioid settlement account, first reading of a budget amendment, and authorization to seek a $2.4M grant for Project Thoroughbred.
Simpson County Fiscal Court on Jan. 17 approved a cluster of financial and administrative actions, including a commitment of local matching funds for a FEMA‑eligible safe room, creation of an opioid settlement account, and authorization to pursue a state grant for industrial access improvements.
The court authorized County Judge Executive Mason Bames to sign a financial commitment letter for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application through the University of Kentucky to build a safe room at F‑S Community Park. The county committed 13 percent of the $600,000 project — $78,000 — which may include in‑kind contributions.
The court…
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