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Avery County adopts multiple end-of-year budget amendments, using reimbursements and LATCF funds
Summary
The Board unanimously approved a series of budget amendments June 17 including an insurance reimbursement, excess fire tax pass-through, excise stamp revenue increase, IACP grant funds, and several LATCF-funded operational adjustments totaling multiple line-item changes.
The Avery County Board of Commissioners on June 17 adopted a series of end-of-fiscal-year budget amendments to record reimbursements, pass through excess tax receipts and allocate federal LATCF funds for operational needs.
Key amendments approved (motions listed with mover and seconder; all motions carried unanimously 5-0):
- Sheriff’s Department insurance reimbursement: $1,008.37 (debit Auto Supplies 105100.3100; credit Insurance Reimbursements 103340.0000). Motion by Martha Hicks; second by Dennis Aldridge.
- Excess fire tax collections pass-through: $195,000 (debit Fire Commission 206600.4012; credit Tax Collections – Fire 203100.0000). Motion by Dennis Aldridge; second by Martha Hicks.
- Register of Deeds excise stamp revenue increase: $80,000 (debit State Excise Tax 104800.5700; credit State Excise Stamps 1035781.0000). Motion by Martha Hicks; second by Dennis Aldridge.
- IACP grant to Sheriff’s Office for contracted services: $4,950.00 (debit Maintenance Contracts 104200.1540; credit IACP Grant 103526.0000). Motion by Martha Hicks; second by Dennis Aldridge.
- LATCF-funded legal fees increase to cover county attorney matters: $35,000 (debit Professional – Legal Fees 104100.0300; credit LATCF Federal Grant 103822.0000). Motion by Dennis Aldridge; second by Martha Hicks.
- LATCF-funded Solid Waste adjustments: $38,000 (debits: Auto Supplies $8,000; Contract Hauling-Trash $15,000; Tire Disposal $15,000; credit LATCF Federal Grant 103822.0000). Motion by Martha Hicks; second by Dennis Aldridge.
- LATCF-funded Senior Services in-home care contracted services: $18,000 (debit Contracted Services-Home Care 105960.5430; credit LATCF Federal Grant 103822.0000). Motion by Martha Hicks; second by Dennis Aldridge.
- LATCF-funded Public Grounds utilities: $7,464.81 (debit UtilitiesElectricity/W/S 105000.1300; credit LATCF Federal Grant 103822.0000). Motion by Dennis Aldridge; second by Martha Hicks.
- DSS Building Addition and Renovation Project ordinance and budget amendment: $5,000 (debit General Construction Renovation 536600.4004; credit Permits, Insurance, Surveys, Other 536600.4006). Motion by Dennis Aldridge; second by Martha Hicks.
- Probation Project ordinance and budget amendment: $59,980.06 (debit General Construction 546600.4004; credits/transfers to Architect/Engineering Fee $12,000.00; Permits/Insurance/Surveys $23,790.06; Site Prep $24,190.00). Motion by Martha Hicks; second by Dennis Aldridge.
Why it matters: The amendments record actual receipts, pass through excess tax collections, and allocate LATCF federal funds to cover increased operating expenses across several departments. Several items reference LATCF, which the transcript notes "can be used directly or indirectly to fund any government operational expense."
What’s next: Each amendment was approved on unanimous motions; the meeting record does not include detailed implementation timelines or vendor contracts. Staff follow-up will be required to reflect these changes in accounting systems.
