Letcher County Fiscal Court Special Called June 29, 2026

The Letcher County Fiscal Court held a special called meeting on June 29, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The court approved multiple contract awards for stream bank stabilization and debris removal projects, with bids awarded to vendors such as Greg Hale and Razor Backing. They also discussed increasing the monthly lease payment by $2,000 to Carter for utilities related to the Neon Ambulance service at the fire department. Additionally, the court approved the allocation of approximately $160,000 of remaining ARPA funds for playground equipment replacement across four parks, with the remainder to be distributed to local fire departments to assist with rising insurance costs. A resolution was passed to honor a local veteran by naming a road after him, and the court approved the second reading of an interlocal agreement involving a $425,000 CDBG grant for flood repair and mitigation. Numerous budget transfers totaling several hundred thousand dollars were also approved, including funds for flood contracted construction and recreation center expenses. Finally, bills for payment were approved, including the first draw for housing projects under the XP housing account.