Shelby County secures $100000 grant to combat impaired driving

In a recent government meeting, the Shelby County commissioners approved two significant resolutions aimed at enhancing public safety and addressing delinquent tax properties.

The first resolution involved the approval of a supplemental grant of $100,000 from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. This funding is designated for traffic safety initiatives aimed at reducing crashes caused by impaired drivers in Shelby County. The grant will support overtime for law enforcement officers conducting sobriety checkpoints and compliance checks from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. The resolution received unanimous support, with seven commissioners voting in favor.

The second resolution focused on the sale of 20 county-owned delinquent tax parcels, which were acquired through various tax sales. The total sales amount for these parcels is $90,225, significantly less than the total back taxes owed, which amounted to over $201,000. This resulted in a negative collection of approximately $110,000. The resolution was also passed with five votes in favor, indicating a continued effort by the county to manage its delinquent tax properties effectively.

These actions reflect the county's commitment to improving public safety and addressing financial challenges related to property taxes.