Letcher County Fiscal Court Special Called July 10, 2026

The Letcher County Fiscal Court held a special called meeting on July 10, 2026, primarily focused on awarding contracts for 22 road projects with tight deadlines, discussing erosion control measures including the purchase of live stakes, and addressing funding for the regional animal shelter. The court reviewed bids for the road projects, approving the lowest bids with contingencies to move to second lowest if necessary to meet deadlines. They also approved a purchase of 5,000 live stakes for erosion control. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the animal shelter's financial challenges due to inflation and increased animal intake. The court discussed increasing their monthly contract contribution by $1,000 temporarily for six months to help cover shelter costs, with a motion passed to that effect. The meeting also touched on potential use of opioid abatement funds to support shelter staffing and the possibility of establishing a local shelter to reduce costs and improve animal care. No other major budget or procurement actions were noted.