Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Budget topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Cheatham County adopts $107.3 million budget and sets 2022-23 tax levy
Summary
The Cheatham County Legislative Body approved the FY2022-23 budget totaling $107,271,333.51 and a combined county tax levy of 2.4766, along with separate fire-tax rates by district. The vote passed 10-0 with two commissioners absent.
Cheatham County commissioners approved the countybudget for fiscal year 2022-23 and set the combined property tax levy at 2.4766 during a June 27 regular session in Ashland City.
The budget resolution adopted appropriations across all county funds, listing a total of $107,271,333.51 and including the General Purpose Schools budget ($51,329,624.00). Commissioners also adopted the 2022-23 fire-tax levies by district (for example, Ashland City Rural 0.2450; Pleasant View Rural 0.2150; Pegram 0.3200). The budget and levy measures passed by roll-call votes recorded as 10 yes, 0 no, 2 absent.
Why it matters: the adopted budget funds county operations, schools, road and capital projects and public safety for the coming fiscal year. The county also approved a set of year-end budget amendments that moved reserves and reallocated line items in the County General Fund, Solid Waste, Highway, capital project accounts and school funds to cover anticipated shortfalls or one-time purchases.
Key votes at a glance (all actions recorded during the June 27 meeting): - FY2022-23 Budget and Appropriations (Resolution 13): approved by roll call, 10-0-2. - County Combined Tax Levy (Resolution 14): adopted, 10-0-2; levy set at 2.4766. - 2022-23 Fire Tax Levy by district (Resolution 12): approved by roll-call, 10-0-2. - Multiple budget amendments across funds (Resolution 7 and subparts): approved by roll-call where recorded. - Other routine consent items and appointments: approved by voice votes.
Commission members and staff said the amendments and transfers were intended to address end-of-year shortages, move reserve funds for scheduled capital outlays (including vehicle purchases), cover maintenance and equipment needs, and finalize allocations tied to school and central cafeteria funds. Director of Accounts Sandrine Batts presented the amendments and the Budget Committee recommended approval.
What comes next: County staff will implement the appropriations and process the transfers and capital purchases authorized by the budget. The resolution directs the Director of Accounts and Budgets to manage authorized intra-fund transfers with committee approval and to report as required by law. The commission adjourned the session at 6:50 p.m.
