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Court tables $65,000 jail tech grant request; issues IT-services RFP and accepts CD rates
Summary
Simpson County Fiscal Court tabled a $65,000 jail technology grant expenditure request for Jailer Vaughn to re-evaluate needs by April 7, accepted current CD rates (Franklin Bank & Trust matched Edward Jones), and authorized issuing an RFP for county IT services due April 17.
Simpson County Fiscal Court voted on March 31, 2026 to table a proposed expenditure plan for a $65,000 Jail Technology Grant. Judge Barnes said Jailer Vaughn would review the item list and identify which purchases are necessities; the court asked for an updated list by the April 7 meeting.
The court also accepted CD rates after Franklin Bank & Trust matched Edward Jones and approved issuing a request for proposals for county IT services, with responses due April 17. Judge Barnes said the RFP is to gather prices and capabilities; issuing it does not obligate the county to contract with any bidder.
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