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Linn County commissioners table $332,000 STARS funding request pending Fort Scott MOU
Summary
Commissioners delayed a decision on a $332,000 request from the STARS of Linn County Foundation after county staff said the county is not party to the MOU provided; commissioners asked for a memorandum of understanding between STARS and Fort Scott Community College before disbursing funds.
Linn County commissioners on an undisclosed September date tabled a $332,000 disbursement request from the STARS of Linn County Foundation, saying the county needs a written agreement between STARS and Fort Scott Community College before releasing the money.
The request, presented to the board by Dr. Jay Allen in email correspondence, described plans to use county funds to buy a building and to pay for campus improvements. The email says the STARS board would control disbursement and that STARS employees and its director would not access funds without board approval.
County staff member Jacqueline told the…
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