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Board approves several routine transfers, small community grants, intergovernmental agreement and procurement steps
Summary
Supervisors approved a transfer of MHDS funds, funded the Southwest Iowa Leadership Academy ($5,000) and the Lincoln Highway app ($500), adopted a Council Bluffs right‑of‑way and maintenance agreement, opened bridge‑inspection proposals and authorized sending two‑year termination notices to Orion partners as part of a transition to a new public‑safety system.
At its meeting the Pottawattamie County Board approved a number of administrative and small funding items.
• MHDS fund transfer: Becky Lenehan explained a transfer from a reimbursable MHDS direct‑expense fund into the MHDS regional fund to cover payroll; the board approved the related resolution (listed as Resolution No. 10‑2026) by roll call.
• Youth leadership funding: The board approved $5,000 to continue support for the Southwest Iowa Leadership Academy after a presentation by Lyle Nichols, a teacher involved with the program; the appropriation was approved on a motion and voice vote.
• Lincoln Highway app: Jeanne Howe asked the county to contribute $500 toward a multi‑county effort to create a downloadable Lincoln Highway audio tour app; the board approved $500 from gaming funds.
• Council Bluffs right‑of‑way agreement: County engineer Andy Wicks outlined updates to a long‑standing maintenance agreement with the City of Council Bluffs clarifying maintenance responsibilities for multiple roads; the board approved Resolution No. 11‑2026 by roll call.
• Bridge inspection procurement: The county opened proposals for FY2026–27 bridge inspections (Iowa DOT requires biennial inspections for the county’s ~300 bridges). Staff will review submissions and return with a recommendation.
• Orion termination notice: Staff explained a two‑year written notice is required to leave the Orion contract; the board authorized staff to prepare and sign the required notices as part of transitioning to the ISIC radio/dispatch system.
What happens next: staff will process the fund transfer, complete procurement steps for bridge inspections, and send the required notices to Orion partners; the app and youth funding will be paid from the indicated local accounts.
