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County holds $8,000 match for aging program pending restart; housing rehab project needs two more clients
Summary
County staff said an $8,000 local match for the countywide aging program is being held while the program resolves data‑entry and staffing issues; staff also sought help recruiting two additional clients needed to proceed with a housing rehabilitation/home‑construction loan program administered through the state/RD process.
County staff updated the Daggett County Commission that an $8,000 match intended to support the countywide aging program is being held in county accounts while the program addresses data‑entry and staffing questions and while the program lead recovers from illness.
Staff said the aging program’s reporting requires monthly data entry into the state system and that the current data system is cumbersome and has caused delays. Kathy (program lead) had been responsible for data and invoicing but became ill; staff said they will not invoice the county for the match funds unless the program resumes activity and meets state reporting requirements. Staff told the commission they could return the $8,000 if the county prefers, or hold the funds until program activity resumes; commissioners did not direct a refund and asked staff to follow up.
Separately, staff described a housing rehabilitation/home‑construction program administered through Rural Development (RD) and state funds that requires at least four eligible clients to proceed. Staff said two clients are eligible, one is still under review, and two additional clients are needed before RD will finalize approvals. Staff requested assistance recruiting eligible households and described program requirements including documentation similar to a loan application, income and credit screening, and a requirement that certain state down‑payment assistance be repaid on a prorated schedule if a home is sold within a specified affordability period.
Staff also asked for logistical help: securing temporary housing for a construction supervisor (options discussed included county barracks formerly converted for EMS use), and whether the county surveyor could perform required resurvey work to reduce travel. The commission agreed to help identify potential clients and to consider housing and surveying support; staff will follow up with program partners and report back to the commission.
Next steps: staff will confirm whether the aging program can resume data reporting, will advise whether the $8,000 match should remain in county accounts or be returned, and will continue outreach to recruit additional eligible clients for the RD housing program.
