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Commission authorizes multiple public‑safety contracts and a resolution to use ARP funds for jail project

Cheatham County Legislative Body · March 1, 2026
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Summary

County commissioners approved the mayor's signature on a Life Check Systems renewal for the jail, contracts for mental‑health evaluations, geotechnical services for the jail project, an EMS–medical examiner agreement, and a resolution authorizing use of American Rescue Plan Act funds toward a new jail.

County Mayor Kerry McCarver presented and the commission approved a package of contracts tied to the jail and public‑safety operations at the Sept. 20 meeting.

By roll call vote 8–0 the commission authorized the mayor to sign a two‑year renewal with Life Check Systems for the Cheatham County Jail (monthly fee $500 per the quote). The commission also approved execution of a state contract for payment of outpatient mental‑health evaluations and treatment…

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