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Administrator reports storm damage totals, HR vacancy and preliminary levy progress

5666551 · August 20, 2025
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County administrator reported $8.3 million in eligible storm damages, HR director posting results, and that the preliminary levy was reduced below 10% following budget committee work; union negotiations continue into October.

Beltrami County Administrator Tom Barry updated commissioners Aug. 19 on storm response, human resources recruitment and budget work.

Storm and disaster funding: Barry said the county and six neighboring jurisdictions completed the preliminary damage assessment and received the state designation that makes them eligible for disaster assistance. Beltrami County has captured about $8.3 million in eligible damages but fell roughly $800,000 short of the federal threshold for a higher declaration; as…

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