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Gordon County approves insurance, budget amendments, vehicle purchase and accepts $41,540 Homeland Security grant
Summary
The commission approved multiple administrative items June 2, including recommended insurance premiums, FY26 budget amendments, a $32,702 vehicle purchase, ACCG‑IRMA property and liability proposal, two one‑year lease extensions, and acceptance of a $41,540 Homeland Security grant for SCBA equipment.
At its June 2 meeting the Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved a package of routine administrative and procurement items, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes.
Key actions included approval of recommended insurance premiums presented by administration; FY26 budget amendments from Finance; and the award of a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado WT 4x5 to Day Chevrolet for $32,702 to be funded from a 2024 SPLOST purchase (GL Account 329‑542200). The board also approved the ACCG‑IRMA Interlocal Risk Management Agency property and liability proposal.
The board approved lease extensions recommended by the State Properties Commission: a one‑year extension with the Department of Public Safety for 402 Belwood Road SE and a one‑year extension with the Department of Family & Children Services for 619 Mauldin Road NW, both effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Fire Rescue requested and the commission accepted a Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Homeland Security Grant Program award of $41,540 to purchase SCBA cylinders and related SCBA equipment, with authorization to purchase through Municipal Emergency Services using a Sourcewell contract; the award requires no county match.
Each item was presented by Administrator Jim Ledbetter or appropriate staff and approved by motions recorded in the meeting minutes; the transcript does not record dissenting remarks or alternatives explored for these items.
