Fiscal Court approves routine purchases, emergency repairs and event support

Warren County Fiscal Court approved a package of routine and emergency expenditures, budget transfers and procurement items during its July 30 meeting.

Among the items the court approved were an emergency determination of $15,975 to Stewart Ritchie Service Group for plumbing repairs at the jail, a single-source purchase of a DetectaChem handheld near-infrared spectrometer for $22,739.53 paid from the jail canteen fund, and a $59,131 contract with Tennis Technologies to resurface six courts at Buchanan Park. The court also approved an emergency determination of $63,252 for storm-shelter repairs at three parks and various smaller purchases for events and library sponsorships.

All motions were moved and seconded on the consent or regular agenda and passed by roll-call votes. County officials stated that some items used purchase-pros pricing or were single-source purchases and that event rental costs would be covered by sponsors where noted.

Treasurer Steven then presented claims totals across funds, listing a general-fund claims total of $9,925,750. The court moved to pay bills and approved that motion by roll call.