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Commissioners debate grant-funded recreation project amid federal funding uncertainty; legal staff to seek clarity
Summary
Commissioners reviewed competing proposals for a county recreational/infrastructure grant and expressed concern about the risk that federal funds could be withheld. The county’s state and legal contacts will be asked to research the federal funding outlook and report back before the board makes a final selection.
Commissioners discussed multiple proposals for a grant-funded recreation/infrastructure project and expressed strong concern about the county’s financial exposure should promised federal reimbursements be delayed or rescinded.
Staff said the county received five proposals for the grant-funded project. Commissioners discussed using a rubric or the published RFP weights to score proposals and said they could interview finalists if needed. The group also debated whether to narrow to two proposals for interviews or to proceed with direct selection. Several commissioners said their primary concern was the risk to the county if federal funding were reduced or…
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