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Commissioners reallocate Texas Township community grant; split funds between Mothers of Hope and Parchment
Summary
Facing capacity and local‑match constraints, Texas Charter Township asked to change its community grant use; the board agreed by consensus to take the township's award and divide it between Mothers of Hope and the City of Parchment.
The board considered a request from Texas Charter Township to change the use of a previously awarded community grant (originally referenced as $23,000 and later described as $22,750) because the township lacks staff capacity and the required local match. County staff said Texas Township proposed redirecting the money toward community outreach rather than the trailway project for which it had been approved.
Commissioners debated whether to reassign funds from other projects or allow Texas Township to keep the award for alternate uses. After discussing project scores and community need, the board reached a consensus to repurpose the township’s allocation, dividing the full amount in half: one half to Mothers of Hope (as an extension of its current funding) and the other half to increase the City of Parchment’s award.
Counsel confirmed the board could proceed with the consensus. Staff were directed to implement the funding adjustments and open opportunity for Texas Township to reapply in the next grant cycle if appropriate.
