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Boone County authorizes jail rent funds for courthouse security upgrades and overtime
Summary
The board approved three uses of jail rent funds proposed by the sheriff: purchase of security cameras for the Courthouse and Human Services Building, an update to the courthouse panic button/fire alarm system, and funds for overtime pay; all motions carried unanimously.
Boone County supervisors voted April 29, 2026, to allow use of jail rent funds for courthouse security and staffing needs. Sheriff Andy Godzicki discussed potential uses of the jail rent funds with the board; the board approved three requests: purchase of security cameras for the Courthouse and Human Services Building, an update to the panic button/fire alarm system for the Courthouse, and payment of overtime using jail rent funds.
Each measure was moved and seconded by board supervisors and recorded as passing with unanimous votes. The minutes do not specify vendor names or dollar amounts for the security upgrades or overtime; they record the board's authorization to use jail rent funds for these purposes.
The board adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
