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Cumberland County commissioners approve slate of contracts, grants and donations
Summary
At its Oct. 3 meeting, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine contract amendments, a grant application, a jail housing memorandum of understanding and the acceptance of donated rescue equipment. Most items passed with no substantive debate.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 3 approved a series of routine contract amendments, grant applications and one equipment donation during a meeting that included brief staff presentations and no extended public debate.
County staff presented amendments to senior-center contracts for East Pennsboro Township and the Salvation Army, each receiving an additional $5,500 for fiscal year 2024–25 to be split between operating costs and social, recreational and educational activities. Commissioners moved and seconded approval with no discussion.
The board approved a contract increase request for Bethany Christian Services of Central Pennsylvania, a provider of foster-care services to the county. Staff said Bethany requested increases to five foster-care service levels ranging between about 12.65% and 26.23% for fiscal year 2025–26; commissioners approved the increase without additional questions.
The board authorized submission of two…
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