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Commission extends annual billing official contract; fee rises 3% to $137,917
Summary
Commission approved a one-year extension of the billing official contract with Hickenbottom through Sept. 30, 2026, reflecting a 3% fee increase to $137,917; the contract scope and services remain unchanged.
The board approved a one-year extension of the county's billing official contract with Mr. Hickenbottom (contracted official) through Sept. 30, 2026, and accepted a 3% fee increase.
Staff told commissioners the contract scope and hours remain the same; the only change is a 3% fee increase that was discussed during budget proposals and accounted for in the budget. The new total stated for the contract extension is $137,917.
Commissioners asked about attestation and signature practices for the clerk's office. County legal counsel explained that clerks commonly attest or witness county contracts as the ex officio clerk, and some jurisdictions use a deputy clerk or another official as the attesting official. Commissioners expressed a desire to ensure proper attestation procedures but did not block the contract extension.
The board approved the extension by voice vote; staff will present the contract documents for signature per clerk procedures.
