Blount County Budget Committee | 08-11-2026

The Blount County Budget Committee met on August 11, 2026, to discuss several budget-related items primarily focused on capital projects and appropriations. Key procurement-related discussions included a $49,895 budget increase to construct a partially enclosed building for the Sheriff's Office vehicle storage, and a $17,900 appropriation to replace an HVAC unit at the operations center, which was installed as an emergency and later reviewed with three bids to ensure fair pricing. Additionally, a $13,500 budget increase was approved for county clerk workstations funded by the county clerk reserve fund. A significant reappropriation of $1,234,478.54 was made to support ongoing highway capital projects, including a walking trail design funded by a grant and final payments for the Wildwood Bridge. The committee also discussed the need for formal rules requiring department heads to attend budget meetings when their items are on the agenda. All motions related to budget increases and reappropriations were approved by the committee.