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Committee approves $60,000 to match courtroom audio-visual systems used by state courts
Summary
Sumner County budget panel approved a $60,000 capital appropriation (second reading) to equip a new courtroom with audio-visual technology matching other state courtrooms after members described the need as an architect oversight.
The Sumner County Budget Committee approved a $60,000 capital appropriation on its second reading to install advanced audio-visual technology in a new courtroom so it will match existing state courtrooms.
During discussion Chair and other members questioned whether the upgrade was a need or a want. County mayor said the scope reflected an oversight by the architect and that the intent is to have the courtroom match the technology in "Judge Thompson's court and Judge Holler's court." The motion to approve the second reading carried on voice vote.
Members asked what the increase would do compared with the original scope; a committee member said the funds would allow the new courtroom to have the same advanced audio-visual capabilities as other courtrooms. The committee approved the appropriation and indicated the item will be implemented from capital funds.
