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McNabb told the committee ARP tranche 1 has approximately $171,818 remaining, with small balances left in food and security, the district accounts and a care‑and‑conserve line. \"So that's what's left in ARP,\" she said while showing the ARP tranche 1 printout. McNabb said ARP tranche 2 has $45,000 remaining in State Court Division A, which the packet described as funds for courtroom improvements.

On ERA, McNabb reported the county received almost $49,000,720.72 and listed total expenditures of $19,000,002.82, with a remaining balance shown in the packet as $5,000,004.37; about $407,000 of that remaining balance was noted as committed and $5,000,000 identified as affordable housing assistance that is not yet available for spending. McNabb and staff explained accessing the $5,000,000 affordable housing assistance requires spending 75% of the total amount first.

Commissioners pressed staff to clarify deadlines for subrecipients and internal closeout timetables. A county staff member confirmed an internal deadline of Sept. 30 (year not specified in the packet excerpt shown during the meeting) to submit documentation to close internal books, and commissioners requested the finance office update the printed reports to show both grant deadlines and the county's internal deadlines. Commissioner Long Spears asked staff to put the internal deadline on the ARP documents and said he wanted staff to notify subrecipients to speed spending and documentation.

Committee members also recalled a prior commission vote to commit $2,000,000 from affordable housing funds to the Willow Branch Apartments revitalization; committee members said that award was confirmed and that further affordable housing funding remains under discussion.

McNabb told commissioners that some agenda items tied to the reports would be held for the committee's special call meeting next Monday to allow additional time for discussion and documentation. The committee took no formal vote on the financial reports themselves during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DeKalb County - FAB Committee Meeting - Jun 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","DeKalb County’s chief financial officer briefed the Finance Audit and Budget Committee on remaining funds in ARP tranches and the Emergency Rental Assistance program; commissioners sought clarity on subrecipient and internal closeout deadlines and discussed affordable housing commitments.","taxTitle","DeKalb County, Georgia","taxId",3571,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645420,"Committee approves $107,286 purchase of 30 patrol vehicle laptops under statewide contract",90,250000,340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3745651-a0999e895872beeb65834adb7ac6c957&start=250&end=340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3745651-a0999e895872beeb65834adb7ac6c957/thumbnail_250000.jpg","/articles/6645420/DeKalb-County/Georgia/Committee-approves-107286-purchase-of-30-patrol-vehicle-laptops-under-statewide-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645420-98d00d49d18f7ccd59d990ac581b39f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752182&Signature=oR-K2pmXsHrXVVUVCfEONTUJ45sVRdBJ1LByabglbk8F-sOLVWYr9w0IS8Z5GLERP3KrO72GXyVJJ7I8IgIrsnd0IDXLoU6De3-MKJjooMWAa3iZcyWszFkyHo9iFCUm2eeEiLybREzU65lzR0Br7F2TOP1BLo~Z~vs2XkTnhXSaNzefkERQzSFggXbAxNCsHSuxLqSDP7XqPVGJ~Dnj7ACOajYNZW9PWkKzJijqeG4NNRpXqNSXxgIPtC9LXbi28Oy-JaELDth2IlMG4cQgYGiNZ76XoK9bz492faQAYcVUTbYz4J8opiWH-GyLZlngvA8ZBSB7Q1veRLCrmizJ5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DeKalb County Finance Audit and Budget Committee voted to approve a purchase using a competitively let statewide contract for 30 replacement laptops, service packages and related accessories for patrol vehicles, at an amount not to exceed $107,286.30.

Marshall Richardson, who appeared for the sheriff's/marshall's office, said the department needs to replace older units that are at end of life so they can accept Windows 11 software. \"It's 30 replacement laptop for the ones we already have in our patrol vehicles. They're at the end of life and we need to replace them so they can accept Windows 11,\" Richardson said.

The procurement would be awarded to Panasonic Connect North America, via ProLogic ITS LLC, per the statewide contract referenced in the packet as item 0651. Committee members asked what would happen to the old laptops; Richardson said the seven‑year‑old units would likely be declared surplus.

A motion to approve item 0651 carried after a single voice vote; the chair voted aye and the motion was recorded as carried.

No amendments or alternate funding sources were proposed during the committee discussion.","The Finance Audit and Budget Committee approved a purchase not to exceed $107,286.30 for 30 replacement laptops and related accessories to update patrol vehicle systems to Windows 11 under a competitively awarded statewide contract.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645425,"DeKalb committee forwards appointment of Camilla H. Ruffin as part‑time probate associate judge",137,81000,218000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3745651-a0999e895872beeb65834adb7ac6c957&start=81&end=218","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3745651-a0999e895872beeb65834adb7ac6c957/thumbnail_81000.jpg","/articles/6645425/DeKalb-County/Georgia/DeKalb-committee-forwards-appointment-of-Camilla-H-Ruffin-as-parttime-probate-associate-judge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645425-9a55e107e7551e8c828c0848a4e77e9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752182&Signature=hCtUbmbhsg2ZEujCliFql1hbRCaZrXtq6Kb27L6~RN3kCT1EK5I1nmvzGshns-oV7mGaRa0KdchSiepTF5aBijHu7xxMG4i2zanZIgTWuY6-~1bThwPHRg2c7pi~eL8-Y8Ws-SJeUhHDcMwK5ciWkMwCYEt6wFIgkiL7WQrUtx~I3mOZYT3PrbRkc~dO-Bs3T-ICd1wFqQA5QywqoyKJWIEXQIZwjeW55P4rp8l1oyYyBT4uSMeStrjYYCEFLcmZYyH18FXuvShYoji0rb0XF~NhExdYQ1zi92dOgnNUapzUfn8EJW4K7pOH0I5vCCaW8XoVLo51qxwuKXjpJJ4pOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DeKalb County Finance Audit and Budget Committee on Monday approved forwarding the appointment of attorney Camilla H. Ruffin as a part‑time associate judge in the county probate court to the full Board of Commissioners.

Camilla H. Ruffin, an attorney assigned to the DeKalb County probate court, told the committee she has worked in the probate office for almost two years under Assistant Chief Judge Bedelia Hargrove and has practiced law for 16 years. \"I have from the day that I took my job after admission to the Florida Bar, always been involved in probate, estate planning, and guardianship,\" Ruffin said during her appearance.

The committee packet described the request as budget neutral and identified the appointment as item 2025‑0784 on the agenda. A motion to approve the item was made during the meeting; the chair voted aye and the motion carried. Committee members indicated no additional questions and thanked Ruffin for her willingness to serve. The committee noted the appointment will be placed on the next full Board of Commissioners agenda for final action.

Ruffin said she hears cases in the estates division and handles minor conservatorships in the probate court. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and is licensed to practice in Florida and Georgia.

No other formal actions tied to the appointment were recorded in the committee discussion.","The Finance Audit and Budget Committee approved forwarding the budget‑neutral appointment of attorney Camilla H. Ruffin, recommended by the probate court, to the full Board of Commissioners for final action.","actionData","errors"]

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CFO reports remaining ARP and ERA funds; commissioners press staff on spending deadlines

Committee approves $107,286 purchase of 30 patrol vehicle laptops under statewide contract

DeKalb committee forwards appointment of Camilla H. Ruffin as part‑time probate associate judge