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Commissioners ask staff to return with measurable goals for proposed grant-administrator position
Summary
County staff proposed a centralized grant-administrator position to pursue grant funding across departments; commissioners asked for measurable success metrics and targeted scope; staff agreed to return with a refined proposal and metrics.
County staff presented a proposal to create a centralized grant-administrator position to coordinate grant writing for county departments. Miss Blue explained the position would begin in January, be initially funded from the general fund for half a year in the current budget amendment (packet numbers referenced a half-year base salary of roughly $34,000 and a full-year starting salary cited as approximately $68,000), and could be funded by grant administrative fees in future years.
Commissioners welcomed the idea but pressed for measurable benchmarks and a narrower initial scope. Commissioner Tate and others asked whether one person could realistically write and manage grants for roughly 23 departments, and suggested a plan that prioritizes high-opportunity departments (for example, water/sewer or public safety) before expanding countywide. Commissioners also suggested tying compensation or advancement to achieved grant revenue targets and recommended a performance or career-development plan.
No approval was recorded at the meeting: motions to approve failed to receive a second and Miss Blue agreed to bring back a revised position description with measurable goals, benchmarks and clearer scope.
Quote
"We can absolutely work on that," Miss Blue said when commissioners requested measurable goals and a work plan for the position.
Outcome
Board did not approve the position in the meeting; staff will return with a revised job description, measurable outcomes and an implementation plan for future consideration.
What to watch next
Expect a refined job description with target departments, benchmarks for revenue generated and a career-development/compensation plan when staff returns to the board.
