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Vice‑Mayor urges stronger collections as Council notes earmarked reserves
Summary
Vice‑Mayor Edwards told the Sopchoppy Council that meter‑set and installation fee receipts exceed budgeted levels and urged a stronger collections effort; the city attorney and other members noted some funds are earmarked for future growth and new facilities.
Vice‑Mayor Edwards said on Feb. 9 that the City has "a lot more money on the books than what was budgeted for in the areas of meter sets and install fees" and emphasized that "the City is not a 'for profit' company," urging Council members to review numbers and strengthen collections.
City Attorney Dan Cox responded that several funds are earmarked for future growth, and Councilman McClendon said reserves are intended for new facilities. Mayor Leonard Tartt observed that revenues and reserves would balance out if the county continues to approve new subdivisions.
No formal fiscal policy or budget amendment was proposed at the meeting; the remarks were entered for the record and may prompt internal follow‑up regarding collections and reserve usage.
