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Stevens County commissioners approve hazard-mitigation certification, feedlot delegation and multiple road and equipment actions
Summary
At a regular Stevens County Board meeting, commissioners approved a FEMA hazard-mitigation plan certification with an in‑kind match, accepted an MPCA feedlot delegation agreement with $13,509 in 2026 funding (70% match required), approved ditch fees and levies, accepted a $1,000 sheriff donation into a new restricted account, signed off on final contract payments and several highway equipment purchases and the county's 5‑year road plan.
The Stevens County Board of Commissioners met and approved several administration and infrastructure items, including certification to move forward on the county’s updated hazard mitigation plan, acceptance of a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) feedlot delegation agreement, and a set of highway and equipment actions.
County staff presented the hazard-mitigation plan update and told commissioners that FEMA funding holds had been lifted and the plan would move forward pending a signed letter of certification and a county commitment of funds. Staff estimated the local in‑kind match at about $11,004.86 and stated the county would support a 25% commitment (largely in‑kind labor and services). Commissioners moved and approved staff’s request to sign the grant agreement and provide the requested certification.
The board also approved a 2026 MPCA feedlot delegation agreement that allows the county to permit feedlots up to 1,000 animal units and requires the county to inspect 7% of registered feedlots annually. Staff said Stevens County currently has 108 registered feedlots and anticipates that number will drop to…
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