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Commission approves $529,027 U.S. Marshals supplemental grant for Memphis Safe Task Force
Summary
The law-enforcement committee approved spending $529,027 in supplemental federal funds from the U.S. Marshals Service for the Memphis Safe Task Force, primarily to cover overtime; the item goes forward with a favorable recommendation.
Committee 4 approved a resolution to amend the FY2026 grant operating budget to expend $529,027 in supplemental federal funds from the U.S. Marshals Service toward Memphis Safe Task Force operations (a total award listed at $798,000).
"We're simply seeking approval to accept these grant funds from the Marshals Service," Mike Etheridge, administrator planning for the sheriff, told commissioners, noting the majority of the award is intended to cover overtime expenses. The committee voted with six aye votes and sent the item forward with a favorable recommendation.
The county clerk recorded six aye votes from Commissioners Sugarman, Mills, Wright, Blanton, Morrison and Bradford. No objections were recorded in committee.
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