Commissioners agree to cover $13,663.90 CAC closure bill from contingency

The Richland County Board of Commissioners approved using contingency funds to pay a $13,663.90 bill tied to the closure of the CAC facility.

Unidentified Speaker 3 described conversations with Judge Robinson and forecasted costs tied to the facility’s closure, noting the operation had been running at a deficit and that the courts reported no non‑general funds available to absorb the trailing costs. Unidentified Speaker 4 cautioned the amount had not been independently confirmed; commissioners discussed options, including asking the judges to appear for a deeper discussion if additional costs arise.

Unidentified Speaker 1 moved to pay the outstanding $13,663.90 from contingency; a second was recorded and commissioners approved the motion. Staff recorded that contingency funds could cover the payment and said they would ask judges to appear for a more detailed discussion if more costs materialize.