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County adopts budget amendments for EMS, cafeteria equipment and authorizes generator at Animal Control
Summary
Commission moved funds within the County General Fund for EMS and animal control, approved a $125,000 Central Cafeteria transfer for food‑service equipment, authorized surplus of a library copier for disposal, and approved a $16,000 generator at Animal Control.
Cheatham County commissioners approved several budget amendments and capital items on Sept. 18.
Director of Accounts Sandrine Batts presented Budget Committee recommendations to move reserve funds into operating lines for Ambulance/Emergency Medical Services, Rabies and Animal Control and the County Trustee's office; those amendments passed on recorded roll calls. The commission also approved a Central Cafeteria Fund transfer of $125,000 to pay for a holding cabinet and a walk‑in freezer/cooler at county schools; the school board had approved related items at previous school board votes.
The Capital Improvements Committee recommended installing a generator at Animal Control for $16,000; commissioners approved that purchase by roll call. The commission also authorized surplus and disposition of a Cannon Image Runner 280 copier from the South Cheatham Library, to be recycled or sold with proceeds returned to the County General Fund.
Why it matters: The cafeteria funds are intended to upgrade school food service equipment; EMS and county office adjustments reallocate reserved funds for operational needs. The generator and equipment surplus address county facility needs and asset lifecycle management.
Attribution: The budget amendments and capital item recommendations were presented by Director of Accounts Sandrine Batts and Capital Improvements Committee members.
