Hardin County approves $104,576 transfer to cover jail control and fire alarm system deposits

At a May 17 special meeting, the Hardin County Commissioners Court approved a FY22 budget transfer totaling $104,576.00 to cover installation deposits for two jail systems contracted with Johnson Controls. The transfer covers a $54,842.28 installation deposit for the jail control system and a $49,733.25 deposit for the jail fire alarm system.

County minutes show the line-item transfer was originally proposed from 010-401-800 Contingency - General to 010-510-453 Jail Maint & Repairs. Judge Wayne McDaniel amended the item in open court to specify that the funds would be moved from the general fund balance because the contingency line item lacked sufficient funds. Commissioner Chris Kirkendall moved to approve the amended transfer; Commissioner L.W. "Nubbin" Cooper Jr. seconded. The motion passed with the judge and all four commissioners recorded as voting in favor.

The minutes note an insurance claim is in progress for both projects but that the claim has not been finalized; the transfer covers installation deposits while the claim is pending. The record lists Johnson Controls as the vendor receiving the deposits but does not include contract numbers or additional procurement detail in the minutes.

The court recorded the action as approved and indicated the administrative step of moving the funds from the fund balance into the general fund will be taken following the approval. No public comment or further debate on procurement terms is recorded in the May 17 minutes.