{"id":25058,"date":"2025-06-22T21:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T01:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=25058"},"modified":"2025-06-23T16:49:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T20:49:58","slug":"packet-library-board-courts-insurance-animal-services-loan-to-valdosta-housing-authority-lcc-2025-06-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2025\/06\/packet-library-board-courts-insurance-animal-services-loan-to-valdosta-housing-authority-lcc-2025-06-23.html","title":{"rendered":"Packet: Library Board, Courts, Insurance, Animal Services, Loan to Valdosta Housing Authority @ LCC 2025-06-23"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update 2025-06-23<\/strong>:\r\nVideos: VSU Tennis Proclamation, Library Board, Courts, Insurance, Animal Services, Loan to Valdosta Housing Authority @ LCC Work 2025-06-23<\/a>.\r\n

\r\nOn the agenda for the Lowndes County Commission this week,\r\nthe property and liability insurance is the big dollar item,\r\nfollowed by the proposed million dollar loan to the Valdosta Housing Authority.\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Collage<\/a>\r\n
Collage @ LCC Packet 2025-06-23<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nThe rest is mostly cash match for grants to various courts,\r\nplus a renewal contract for Animal Services,\r\nwhich is things like body cameras for their agents.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nCost<\/th>\r\n\r\nWhat<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
$1,177,284.00<\/td>ACCG IRMA Property & Liability Insurance Renewal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
$1,000,000.00<\/td>Valdosta Housing Authority Request for Loan<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n
$42,404.00<\/td>Lowndes County DUI Court FY 26 Grant Award<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n
$37,141.49<\/td>Axon Renewal Contract for Animal Services<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n
$35,437.44<\/td>Lowndes County Accountability Court Grant Approval and Cash Match<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n
$12,100.00<\/td>Lowndes County Juvenile Accountability Court (LCJAC) FY26 Budget & Grant Award<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
$2,304,366.93<\/td>Total<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

\r\nHere is the\r\nagenda<\/a>.\r\n

\r\nThe board packet, received in response to a LAKE open records request, is\r\n\r\non the LAKE website<\/a>.\r\n

\r\n

\r\nLOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS\r\n
\r\nPROPOSED AGENDA\r\n
\r\nWORK SESSION, MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025, 8:30 a.m.\r\n
\r\nREGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025, 5:30 p.m.\r\n
\r\n327 N. Ashley Street – 2nd Floor\r\n<\/p>\r\n

    \r\n
  1. \r\nCall to Order<\/a>\r\n
  2. \r\nInvocation<\/a>\r\n
  3. \r\nPledge of Allegiance to the Flag<\/a>\r\n
  4. \r\nProclamation Presentation to Mr. John Hansen (Work Session)<\/a>\r\n
    \r\n
  5. \r\nMinutes for Approval<\/a>\r\n
      \r\n
    1. \r\nWork Session – June 9, 2025 & Regular Session – June 10, 2025<\/a>\r\n
      \r\n<\/ol>\r\n
    2. \r\nAppointment<\/a>\r\n
      \r\n
        \r\n
      1. \r\nLowndes County Library Board<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n

        \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Lowndes County Library Board Appointment.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      2. \r\nFor Consideration<\/a>\r\n
          \r\n
        1. \r\nLowndes County Juvenile Accountability Court (LCJAC) FY26 Budget & Grant Award<\/a>\r\n
          \r\n

          \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Lowndes County Juvenile Accountability Court FY26 Budget.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        2. \r\nACCG IRMA Property & Liability Insurance Renewal<\/a>\r\n
          \r\n

          \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>ACCG IRMA Property and Liability Insurance Renewal -.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        3. \r\nAxon Renewal Contract for Animal Services<\/a>\r\n
          \r\n

          \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Axon Renewal Contract for Animal Services.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        4. \r\nLowndes County Accountability Court Grant Approval and Cash Match<\/a>\r\n
          \r\n

          \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Lowndes County Accountability Court Grant Approval and Cash Match FY 26.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        5. \r\nLowndes County DUI Court FY 26 Grant Award<\/a>\r\n
          \r\n

          \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Lowndes County DUI Court FY 26 Grant Award.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        6. \r\nValdosta Housing Authority Request for Loan<\/a>\r\n
          \r\n

          \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Valdosta Housing Authority Request for Loan.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        7. \r\nReports – County Manager<\/a>\r\n
        8. \r\nCitizens Wishing to be Heard-Please State Your Name and Address<\/a>\r\n
          \r\n
        9. \r\nAdjournment<\/a>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

          \r\n -jsq\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          Investigative reporting costs money, for open records requests, copying, web hosting, gasoline, and cameras, and with sufficient funds we can pay students to do further research. You can donate to LAKE today<\/a>!\r\n
          \r\n          \r\nhttp:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Library<\/a>\r\n
          Library Board, Courts, Insurance, Animals<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Reports,<\/a>\r\n
          Reports, CWTBH, Adjournment<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          Lowndes County Library Board<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[The<\/a>\r\n
          The second term of Dr. J. Eleveta Miller will expire June 30, 2025, leaving a vacant seat. Mr. Malcolm Warren has been recommended and has shown an interest in being appointed to the board.<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Malcolm<\/a>\r\n
          Malcolm Warren application<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 5<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          Lowndes County Juvenile Accountability Court (LCJAC) FY26 Budget & Grant Award<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[BUDGET<\/a>\r\n
          BUDGET IMPACT: $12,100.00 cash match<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[FY26<\/a>\r\n
          FY26 Operating Grant Award Budget Worksheet, Lowndes County Juveniie Drug Court<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          ACCG IRMA Property & Liability Insurance Renewal<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[BUDGET<\/a>\r\n
          BUDGET IMPACT: $1,177,284.00<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[ACCG-IRMA<\/a>\r\n
          ACCG-IRMA Renewal Proposal Summary<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          Axon Renewal Contract for Animal Services<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[BUDGET<\/a>\r\n
          BUDGET IMPACT: $37,141.49 \/ Five-year contract, 17.21% increase<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 11<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 12<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 13<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 14<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 15<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 16<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 17<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[This<\/a>\r\n
          This Quote is limited to and conditional upon your acceptance of the provisions set forth herein and Axon\u2019s Master Services and Purchasing Agreement<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Signature]\"<\/a>\r\n
          Signature<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          Lowndes County Accountability Court Grant Approval and Cash Match<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[BUDGET<\/a>\r\n
          BUDGET IMPACT: $35,437.44<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Lowndes<\/a>\r\n
          Lowndes County Drug Court, FY26 Operating Grant Award Budget Worksheet<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[FY<\/a>\r\n
          FY 2026 GRANT APP BUDGET, LOWNDES COUNTY ACCOUNTABILITY COURT<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          Lowndes County DUI Court FY 26 Grant Award<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[BUDGET<\/a>\r\n
          BUDGET IMPACT: $42,404.00 cash match plus remaining costs<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 24<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Benefits<\/a>\r\n
          Benefits of Accountability Courts: Council of Accountability Court Judges Outcomes Report<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Authorization<\/a>\r\n
          Authorization for Stephanie Black to sign<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          Valdosta Housing Authority Request for Loan<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[BUDGET<\/a>\r\n
          BUDGET IMPACT: $1,000,000.00<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[WHEREAS,<\/a>\r\n
          WHEREAS, as provided by Article IX, Section I, Paragraph III of the Georgia<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 29<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 30<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Presentment<\/a>\r\n
          Presentment for payment, demand, protest, and notice of demand, protest and non-<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[All<\/a>\r\n
          All notices, demands, or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Maker<\/a>\r\n
          Maker waives notice of any such action. The obligations of Maker pursuant to this Note shall not<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 34<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          June-9-2025-Work-Session-Minutes<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 1<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[meets<\/a>\r\n
          meets or exceeds ULDC Section 4.07.06.<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[ADJOURNMENT]\"<\/a>\r\n
          ADJOURNMENT<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

          June-10-2025-Regular-Session-Minutes<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
          Page 1<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[meets<\/a>\r\n
          meets or exceeds ULDC Section 4.07.06.<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[Section<\/a>\r\n
          Section 4.07.06, second by Commissioner Orenstein. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Motion<\/a>\r\n
          PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

          \r\n\r\n\"[On<\/a>\r\n
          On May 28th, Mrs. Dukes and County Department Heads attended the FEMA Recovery<\/a>\r\n
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