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Council approves $70,000 appropriation for funeral fund; sheriff reports flood damage and insurance deductible
Summary
Daviess County authorized a $70,000 appropriation for funeral fund repairs and maintenance after the sheriff described a recent basement flood and large insurance deductible; the council also approved transfers for child support and departmental equipment, and the local health department received permission to use leftover funds for AED maintenance and safety events.
The Daviess County Council approved a $70,000 additional appropriation for the funeral fund on May 13 after the sheriff described significant recent damage to county facilities.
The sheriff (identified in the discussion as Adam Moore) said heavy water intrusion flooded the basement, damaged elevator shafts and other systems, and that the county’s insurance deductible is $100,000. He described costs for plumbing, a failing boiler and a water heater and said he expects to return with further requests once damage assessments are complete. The council approved the $70,000 appropriation by motion and voice vote.
Separately, the council approved several line-item transfers in the child support general fund and other small departmental transfers after staff and auditors explained changes. The meeting packet also included a request from the local health department to use leftover state funds for AED maintenance, community events, helmets for e-bike safety and swimming-safety training; the council approved that request.
Purdue Extension staff asked to purchase a replacement printer/copier because the existing maintenance agreement is no longer honored; funds reallocated from reduced contractual services would cover the purchase and a reasonable service agreement. The council approved that purchase.
Why it matters: The appropriation addresses immediate repair and safety needs in county facilities after a flood; transfers and the health department request fund ongoing operations and community safety programs.
Next steps: The sheriff said further damage assessment and potential additional requests may follow; the health department and Purdue Extension will proceed with the approved uses of funds and equipment procurement.
