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Columbia County reduces interim fee, approves $213,000 agreement to assist Community Connections
Summary
The county approved a one-year agreement of $213,000 to assist Columbia County Community Connections while their reimbursable grants arrive; staff said the organization made a $12,000 payment, and the county reduced the annual administrative fee from $10,000 to $9,500.
Columbia County approved a one-year service agreement to provide interim funding to Columbia County Community Connections during the May 13 Management & Internal Services committee meeting.
Miss Reese, a county staff member, explained the arrangement: Community Connections operates on reimbursable grants and the county has previously provided interim funding to bridge timing gaps. The prior amount had been $225,000; Community Connections paid $12,000 toward that balance this past year, so the new agreement covers $213,000 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The county also agreed to reduce the annual administrative fee it charges the organization from $10,000 to $9,500, paid quarterly.
Why it matters: The agreement provides short-term cash flow support for a local nonprofit that relies on reimbursable grants and slightly reduces the county's administrative fee charged to the nonprofit.
Details and next steps: Staff recommended approval and the item was moved and approved on consent. During questions, a commissioner asked whether the county ultimately bears any cost; Miss Reese said aside from the funds advanced, the county's exposure is limited to the financing provided pending grant reimbursements.
