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Coosa County approves sheriff's applications for CTSP and Edward Byrne grants

Coosa County Commission · October 22, 2024
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Summary

Commissioners unanimously approved motions allowing the sheriff to reapply for the CTSP grant and the Edward Byrne grant. The actions were recorded in the minutes with Commissioner Bertha McElrath and Commissioner John Forbus making the motions.

The Coosa County Commission on Oct. 22 voted unanimously to authorize the sheriff to reapply for two federal/state grant programs: the CTSP grant and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Commissioner Bertha K. McElrath moved to reapply for the CTSP grant; Commissioner John Forbus moved to reapply for the Edward Byrne grant. Both motions were seconded and approved 4–0.

The agenda lists Sheriff Michael Howell as the applicant for both items; the minutes do not include grant award amounts or project details. The motions authorize the sheriff's office to proceed with application steps as appropriate.