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Commission moves jail funds and reviews contractor cost memo as new jail nears occupancy

Cheatham County Legislative Body · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Cheatham County approved transfers totaling $116,389.89 to the jail capital project and accepted contractor cost summaries for change proposals; county staff reported seven exit doors must be replaced to meet the state Fire Marshal, and officials plan to pursue cost recovery from the architect.

Cheatham County commissioners approved budget transfers and reviewed construction change details for the county’s new jail during the March 16 meeting.

Budget Committee motions authorized moving $116,389.89 from County General Fund allocations to the Other Capital Projects — Jail Fund to complete additional work on the new facility. The transfer was approved by roll call (11 Yes, 0 No, 1…

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