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Commissioners approve $41,500 for Social Services vehicle to transport foster children
Summary
Wilkes County approved Budget Amendment No. 26 to move $41,500 within Social Services into capital outlay for a 2026 Toyota Hybrid Sienna minivan to transport foster children; county expects reimbursement of approximately 45.29%.
The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 26 to purchase an eight‑passenger 2026 Toyota Hybrid Sienna for Social Services to transport foster children, replacing a 2017 Dodge Caravan with roughly 178,000 miles. Commissioner Casey Johnson moved for approval; Commissioner Bill Sexton seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
County staff said the purchase will be recorded on a five‑year depreciation schedule and the county anticipates reimbursement of approximately 45.29% of the purchase price from the state. The amendment reallocates $41,500 within the Department of Social Services capital outlay line. Two other budget amendments were also approved at the same time: a $10,000 general fund amendment to cover an insurance deductible and a $13,686 NC DMVA grant to supply equipment for the Veterans office (no county match required).
