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Deschutes County commissioners authorize grant acceptances, amend Sisters housing terms and approve $2.9M courthouse budget increase
Summary
At its Jan. 29 meeting the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners authorized acceptance of a recurring emergency management grant, approved an amendment increasing AMI targets for a Sisters 40‑unit project, approved a $2.9 million courthouse expansion budget increase and accepted the annual prescribed‑fire smoke/public‑health report.
Deschutes County commissioners on Jan. 29 voted to accept federal emergency management funding, revise the county’s ARPA agreement with the City of Sisters to raise income limits for a 40‑unit project, and increase the courthouse expansion budget by $2.9 million.
The board took those votes and approved the county’s annual prescribed‑fire, smoke and public‑health community response report. The actions came during a meeting that also included updates on community planning and water management initiatives.
The board authorized the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to accept the 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), a recurring federal program that pays for emergency management staff and operations. Nathan Garraby, emergency manager for the Deschutes County…
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