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Commissioners approve nonprofit funding resolution after amendment to delay $15,000 for one fire department
Summary
The Board adopted a resolution funding charitable and nonprofit organizations for FY2026–2027. Commissioner Acres successfully amended the measure to remove a $15,000 allocation for the Sullivan County Fire Department until the county finalizes a new five-year plan; the amendment was accepted by the sponsor and the amended resolution passed.
Commissioner King presented a resolution appropriating funds to charitable, civic and nonprofit organizations for fiscal year 2026–2027. He said the budget committee and department heads had worked on the packet over several months.
Commissioner Acres moved to amend the resolution to remove a $15,000 allocation for the Sullivan County Fire Department until the county develops a new five-year plan; King accepted the amendment. Commissioners debated whether the $15,000 had been in last year's budget and whether it represented fuel reimbursement for rescue operations. After discussion the sponsor renewed the motion and the Clerk recorded the vote; the amended resolution was adopted.
