County Commissioners Disburse Child Safety Fee Funds

March 29, 2021 - Shelby County Commissioners approved the distribution of Child Safety Fee funds during their meeting held Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Denise Merriman, Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) Executive Director, expressed gratitude on behalf of the organization for the continued support by Shelby County.

Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, asked for confirmation from Clint Porterfield, County Auditor, on the percentage of the fee usually split between the SCCAC and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

"We've historically done 65% to the Advocacy Center, 35% to CASA," said Porterfield. "Just again to refresh everyone's memory, we do wihthold some money from that amount which is automatically disbursed to all of the municipalities."

According to Porterfield, the county also retains a 10% administrative fee. He stated the fund balance before dispursal was $15,927, less an administrative fee and less the amount to municipalities leaving $10,471 to disburse. As a result of the disbursement $6,806 will go to SCCAC and $3,665 to CASA. 

A motion carried to approve the disbursement of the funds at 65% ($6,806) to SCCAC and 35% ($3,665) to CASA. 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:36am.

Following the adjournment of the meeting, a quorum of commissioners joined in a discussion in the courtroom with the County Treasurer and County Auditor. 

(Chapter 551. Open Meetings, Subchapter A. General Provisions)

Agenda items approve during the meeting include:
1. Pay weekly expenses, with the exception of invoice 194308 to confirm the work.
2. Disburse Child Safety Fee funds at a 65%, 35% split to SCCAC and CASA.
3. Adjourn at 9:36am.