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Cheatham County approves a slate of budget amendments, cafeterial adjustments and a sports-gaming transfer
Summary
Commissioners approved a series of budget amendments across the County General Fund, Central Cafeteria and Highway/Public Works funds, including a $125,550.81 transfer from Sports Gaming Privilege Tax to Highway and Bridge Maintenance. All budget motions passed unanimously.
Director of Accounts Sandrine Batts presented recommended budget amendments at the Sept. 16 meeting that commissioners approved by roll-call votes. Key items recorded in the minutes include multiple General Fund amendments (covering rural fire tax, circuit court, sheriff's department, ambulance/EMS, rabies and animal control, county clerk and building), a transfer of $125,550.81 from Sports Gaming Privilege Tax to Highway and Bridge Maintenance, Central Cafeteria food‑service adjustments, Highway/Public Works appropriations, and an Other Capital Projects–Jail Fund amendment of $25,500.
The Board also authorized surplus and insurance recovery for a 2023 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor (VIN 1FM5K8AB2P6A33691, mileage 29,500) with proceeds to the County General Fund. The Central Cafeteria adjustments were supported by a Board of Education vote (5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent on 09/05/2024) and the budget committee recorded 5–0 votes on Sept. 9 for several items; commissioners approved the county-level amendments by roll call (11 yes).
Next steps: departments will implement approved line‑item changes and accounting staff will process the noted transfers; follow‑up reporting requirements are not specified in the meeting minutes.
