Commission approves FY 2024 budget

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. It reported total budgeted expenses of $31,467,929 and total budgeted revenue of $31,579,290.  

The commission also approved a tax abatement for Topre in the amount of $1,042,699. According to Stanley Kennedy, project manager for the Cullman Economic Development Agency, the abatement will create $588,000-plus for the local school system over a 10-year period. Kennedy also stated that it will create 50 new jobs.  

Recognitions 

• Marie Livingston, retiring after 24 years of service with the commission office 
• Christa Maxwell, retiring after 34 years of service with the commission office 
• Mary Ellen Hartness for winning Ms. Super Senior Alabama 2020- 2021, Ms. Senior Hanceville 2020-2021, Ms. Senior Cullman County 2012, Ms. Rocket City 2009 

The following agenda items were approved: 

• Resolution 2023-41: Tax Abatement for Topre in the amount of $1,042,699 
• Resolution 2023-39: CARTS Third Party Service Contract for FY 2024 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork 
• Resolution 2023-40: Change speed limit to 30 mph on County Road 768 

• Resolution 2023-42: Authorize the issuance of General Obligation Warrants Series 2023 
• Authorize Worker’s Comp Renewal with County Risk Services for FY 2024 in the amount of $528,290.55 
• Authorize payment for Trip Master for dispatch software annual maintenance and support for CARTS in the amount of $15,600 
• Authorize Chairman Clemons and Director Stephanie Lawson to sign agreement between CARTS and Cullman County Commission on Aging 
• Authorize Chairman Clemons to sign the Alabama Department of Youth Services 

• Agency Grant Agreement for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $199,088 as the fiscal agent for Cullman County 
• Authorize Chairman Clemons to sign the Alabama Department of Youth Services Agency Grant Agreement for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $166,200 as the fiscal agent for Lauderdale County 
• Authorize Chairman Clemons to sign a settlement agreement resolving a case at the Cullman Regional Airport 
• Consider Approval of the FY 2024 Budget 
• Consider approval of Employment Contract for the County Engineer 

• Consider agreement to participate in Purchasing Association of Central Alabama and authorize Chairman to sign all related documents 
• Consider renewal of Health Services Agreement for FY 2024 with Southern Health Partners for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $769,698.72 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork 
• Consider authorization for the Cullman County Commission to assure half the financial obligations for closure and post-closure of the Solid Waste Disposal of the City and County of Cullman, AL Landfill through a local government financial test allowed by ADEM Administrative Code 335-14-4-.28(5)(F) 
• Consider Authorizing Administrator to sign letter providing documentation and certifications required by the recordkeeping and reporting requirements in ADEM administrative code 335-13-4-.28(S){F) 
• Consider the purchase of two Butler Tilit Trailer in the amount of $37,500 to be purchased by the Water Department 

• Consider Commissioner Watson’s nominee, Amanda Stanton, to the E-911 Board for remainder of Keith Creel’s term set to expire 9/1/2025 
• Consider appointment of Vicky Fisher as a License Inspector per §40-12-l0(a) 
• Consider appointment of Zeb Reid as Deputy License Inspector per §40-12-lO(i) 
• Consider contract extension for Baron Radar and authorize EMA Director to sign all related paperwork 
• Proposed release of CarceI & G Construction from the Surety bond for Kingfisher Subdivision Phase lC in the amount of $355,945.20. It is located in the town of Berlin at the corner of HWY 278 and County Road 1616 

• Proposed acceptance of Retail Specialists Bond for Kingfisher Subdivision Phase lC in the amount of $127,195.20. It is located in Berlin at the corner of HWY 278 and County Road 1616 
• Proposed release of R&D Properties LLC from the Surety bond for Pointe Sixteen subdivision. All Construction has been completed and passed final inspection. It is located in Crane Hill off County Road 204. This proposal was tabled at the previous meeting 
• Award Bid# 1446: Surface Treatments to Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc 
• Award Bid# 1447: Cold Laid Plant Mix to Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc 
• Award Bid# 1448: Fog & Scrub Seal to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions 

The next commission work session will be Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. in the commission meeting room. The meeting will follow at 6.