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Commissioners trim several outside agency requests, require bylaws or direct applications from others
Summary
The Pennington County Board of Commissioners trimmed discretionary funding for several outside agencies Sept. 19 and directed county staff to require bylaws or direct applications before restoring or increasing support.
Pennington County commissioners made several funding decisions Sept. 19 for non‑mandated outside agencies as they finalized the FY2026 provisional budget. The board said it will press organizations that receive county money to document needs directly and sign agreements to clarify accountability.
Key decisions taken during the unmandated items review: - Humane Society of the Black Hills: The board approved a reduced payment set at $137,000 for 2026 (the board had previously programmed $166,000). Commissioners discussed requesting a voting seat on the Humane Society board and requiring a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) as conditions for additional funding in future years. Officials agreed the county will renegotiate the contract if a different amount is…
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