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Commission approves Highway Department budget changes tied to FEMA funds and equipment sales
Summary
Resolution 2021-030 recognizes $110,366 in additional Highway Department revenue (equipment sales $8,104; FEMA disaster relief $102,262) and increases parts, contracted services, crushed stone, and culverts spending to support road repairs and disaster recovery.
The Claiborne County Commission approved Resolution 2021-030 to amend the Highway Department budget to reflect $110,366 in additional revenue and corresponding expense increases.
The resolution recognizes $8,104 from equipment sales and $102,262 in FEMA Disaster Relief funds related to Disaster #4427 (February 2019). The commission approved reallocations to parts ($8,104), contracted services ($30,000), crushed stone ($62,262) and pipe/culverts ($10,000). The roll-call vote was unanimous, 21–0.
Why it matters: The FEMA funds and equipment-sale proceeds are intended to support storm-disaster-related repairs and ongoing road maintenance.
Next steps: Highway Department staff will proceed with procurement and contract work to apply FEMA funds to eligible road repairs and material purchases.
Provenance: Resolution and vote recorded in Res. 2021-030 (SEG 020).
