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Administrator and commissioners clarify $1.4M ‘return’ confusion, push HAPO grant work and CECOM funding review

2738660 · March 20, 2025
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Summary

County Administrator told commissioners the reported $1.4 million 'return' reflected forecast and budget‑transfer differences — not cash on hand — and urged staff to expedite a $3 million Department of Commerce HVAC grant application; commissioners also reported continued work to reform CECOM funding and explore transit for veterans.

During regular business and commissioner updates Franklin County Administrator Mr. Danzel and multiple commissioners addressed finance, grant and regional‑service items that the board said require prompt staff attention.

$1.4 million clarification

Administrator Mr. Danzel addressed public questions about a reported $1.4 million that had been described in prior sheriff’s office materials. He told the board the figure was a result of revenue forecasting and budget transfers — not an actual cash return to the county. “There is no $1,400,000 that's been returned that we have just sitting here,” Danzel said, adding the difference was a miscalculation of forecasted…

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