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County accepts SERPC grant and approves HWC contract to start comprehensive plan

Decatur County Commissioners · November 4, 2025

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Summary

Decatur County accepted grant funds through SERPC and authorized contracting with HWC to begin a countywide comprehensive plan process, including public engagement and focus groups.

Commissioners voted to accept a grant award routed through the Southeastern Indiana regional planning body and authorized execution of a contract with HWC to prepare Decatur County’s comprehensive plan.

Doug Westerfeld presented the grant acceptance and said staff had prepared the documents to receive the funds. Commissioners then moved and approved a motion to authorize the contract with HWC; the contract’s effective date was left blank in the paperwork and will be completed as the county finalizes start dates.

County staff said the comprehensive-plan process will include focus groups and public opportunities for residents to contribute. No contract price was stated in the meeting transcript and the contract document’s effective date was not filled in during the discussion. Commissioners approved the motions by voice vote.