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Aldermen press for rules on CoreCivic funds and donation approvals
Summary
Board members asked that CoreCivic funds be tracked as capital‑use grant revenue and urged an ordinance change so donations are presented and recorded properly. The mayor said he intends to use CoreCivic funds for equipment and roads rather than payroll.
Alderman Virginia Rivers asked the board to amend the budget and tracking for the CoreCivic bank statement so monies received are applied to capital assets, not payroll. Mayor Eddie Noeman said he would consult with the comptrollers and expressed a preference for using the funds for equipment and road work rather than personnel costs.
Alderman Alethea Harris emphasized that donations must come before the Board for approval and be entered in the correct line items; the board asked staff to draft an ordinance amendment to make that requirement explicit. Vernetia said the $3,500 donation had been entered into grant funds, but the board requested clearer documentation and a formal approval process for future donations.
