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Council approves payment from GO Bond for sheriff body armor and discusses vehicle funding
Summary
Floyd County approved paying a $107,172.65 body armor invoice from GO Bond proceeds and debated funding sources for patrol cars and vehicle purchases; some councilors noted budget planning concerns.
Floyd County Sheriff Steve Bush requested approval for a $107,172.65 body armor invoice and presented grant opportunities for body-worn cameras. Chief Evans told the council that "body armor has to be replaced every 5 years," framing the urgency of the procurement.
Commissioner Dale Bagshaw criticized the timing, saying the department should have planned for the expense and included it in the budget; other councilors suggested Commissary funds could be used. Commissioner Matt Millies proposed paying from the GO Bond, noting that would reduce funds available for vehicle purchases. After discussion, the council voted to pay the invoice from GO Bond proceeds; minutes record the motion passed unanimously. The record shows existing vehicle budget lines (Jail LIT had $150,000 budgeted with $25,800 spent), and a bid of approximately $60,193 was mentioned for 10 patrol cars from John Jones.
The council also received a report on grant proposals for body-worn cameras (Small Rural Tribal BWC Program and CHIRP Grant). The choice to use GO Bond proceeds will affect near-term vehicle procurement plans.
