Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the County Finance And Grants topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Rush County commissioners approve minutes, claims, payroll and grant applications
Summary
The Rush County Board approved prior minutes and routine claims and payroll, accepted Bridge 94 completion and authorized a Community Crossing grant application and an EMA reimbursement application. Several contract and staffing items were also approved.
The Rush County Board of Commissioners approved prior session minutes and routine financial claims, accepted the completion of Bridge 94 and authorized staff to apply for a Community Crossing grant and an EMA reimbursement grant.
In a series of unanimous actions, the board approved an accounts payable claim in the amount of $535,834.65 and a payroll claim for $262,943.59. Commissioners then approved acceptance of Bridge 94’s completion and instructed staff to proceed with closeout paperwork.
Commissioners approved a motion to apply for a Community Crossing grant to cover roughly five miles of street work in the Arlington Bay area. A staff member said the county would request up to $1,000,000 in grant funds and estimated the county’s share at $250,000; the application deadline was noted as Nov. 30.
The board also approved signing an EMA reimbursement grant application for $21,006.45.
The meeting included related contract-discussion items, such as proposed liquidated-damage language and rights to terminate for late concrete or landscaping work; commissioners directed staff to finalize contract terms and return with details if needed.
The board adjourned routine business and moved on to other agenda items, with votes recorded as "Aye" and motions carried for the listed items.
