Appropriation; Sharkey County for local match funding for county emergency management agency for construction of certain facilities.
Impact
This bill represents a significant investment in the emergency management infrastructure of Sharkey County. By appropriating state funds for local facilities, the bill does not only aim to improve public safety but also aims to foster local resilience against disasters. The establishment of a community safe room and emergency operations center would provide the necessary resources for effective emergency response and disaster readiness, thereby potentially reducing the impact of future emergencies on the community.
Summary
House Bill 1963 proposes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from the State General Fund for the Board of Supervisors of Sharkey County. The funds are intended for local match funding to support the Sharkey County Emergency Management Agency in constructing vital facilities. Specifically, these facilities include a community safe room, an emergency operations center, and a distribution center. The funding is aimed at enhancing the county's emergency response capabilities and ensuring the safety of its residents during disasters or emergencies.
Contention
Although no notable points of contention were indicated in the provided documents, it is possible that discussions surrounding the bill may focus on budget allocations, prioritization of emergency management funding compared to other needs, and the effectiveness of such investments in ensuring community safety. Stakeholders may have differing opinions on the necessity and sufficiency of the proposed funding, as well as on how well the infrastructure built with these funds will serve the community's needs.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.