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Council clears $1.5 million Public Safety LIT vehicle appropriation amid lone dissent

Floyd County Council · March 10, 2026
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Summary

The council approved a $1.5 million appropriation from the Public Safety LIT for vehicles; the measure passed 5-1 with Commissioner Jim Freiberger opposing.

Auditor Diana Topping asked the council to approve a $1,500,000 appropriation from the Public Safety LIT for vehicle purchases. The council voted 5-1 to approve the request; minutes record Commissioner Jim Freiberger as the sole opposing vote.

Topping also presented a small internal transfer and other routine appropriations during the meeting. The $1.5 million will be recorded against the Public Safety LIT fund balance and is intended for vehicle acquisitions; the minutes show $150,000 budgeted for vehicles in Jail LIT with $25,800 already spent, a separate line referenced during discussion of sheriff procurement.

The council recorded the approval and left direction for the Auditor's office to process the appropriation.