Codington County commissioners approve Red Cross facility use addendum, riprap repair bid and a package of budgets, personnel and claims

Codington County commissioners on Dec. 31, 2024 approved a package of routine and project-specific items including a facility-use addendum with the American Red Cross, a riprap repair contract for a county bridge, budget transfers and personnel actions. Motions carried on each item as recorded on the meeting agenda.

Votes at a glance

- Facility Use Addendum with the American Red Cross (includes pet addendum and facility eligibility after sprinkler installation): motion by Commissioner Van Duzen, second by Commissioner Johnson; outcome: approved. The county agreed not to charge use fees and to allow the Red Cross to use the extension center and an auditorium as primary and secondary shelter locations; the Red Cross will provide annual follow-up/inspections.

- Riprap repair contract (Codington County project 15-159-100, bridge west of the casino on 164th Street/County Road 65): award to Basin Construction of Hayti for $96,818; motion by Commissioner Gable, second by Commissioner Van Duzen; outcome: approved. Work expected to begin after Jan. 1 and finish by Feb. 28, weather permitting.

- Surplus declaration: office equipment at the extension office declared…