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Commissioners forward multiple budget amendments, approve fireworks add-on and procurement awards
Summary
Budget committee sent several FY2026 amendments to full court — including $56,680 for courtroom security and a $23,114 THSO timing/benefits amendment — approved a $166,000 highway fund reallocation, and the board approved an extra $6,000 for a 250th-anniversary fireworks finale; purchasing committee awarded school projects including a $24,976 metal-panel bid.
White County committees moved a string of fiscal items toward formal approval at the county commission and approved several procurement awards and appointments during evening sessions.
At the budget committee, Director Markin presented two general-fund amendments the committee voted to send to full court: a $56,680 appropriation of reserved courtroom-security fees for security purposes, and a $23,114 amendment tied to the Tennessee Highway (THSO) grant (including $20,000 in grant revenue and $3,114…
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