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Clay County commissioners approve state appropriation request, grant extension and preliminary low bid
Summary
At the Feb. meeting, the board adopted a state-appropriations resolution for an erosion acquisition project (state funds reduce the local share to roughly 12.5%, approximately $62,312), approved an $87,187 DHS grant extension for employment services, and authorized preliminary low-bid acceptance for a road paving project (lowest bid $699,984).
The Clay County Board of Commissioners voted on several agenda items at its meeting, adopting a state appropriation resolution for an erosion-acquisition project, approving a one-year grant extension with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), and moving forward with a preliminary low-bid award for a county paving project.
Resolution for state appropriations: Staff asked the board to adopt resolution 2026-07 so the county can receive state funds for the Dubuque erosion acquisition project. Staff said the project has 75% federal funding; the state award covers half of the local cost share, so the remaining local share is about 12.5% of the project (staff reported this as roughly $62,312). The board adopted the resolution on a motion from Commissioner Behr.
Bid opening and preliminary approval: Engineering staff opened six bids on the SAP 014-609-010 paving contract. The engineer's estimate was $724,514.50; bids ranged from Central Specialties Inc. at $699,984.00 up to Northern Improvement Company at $822,638.25. Justin, the county engineer, advised that the board could give preliminary low-bid approval contingent on no errors in the low bid; the board approved that motion.
DHS grant extension: County staff requested a one-year extension of the DHS lead-agency capacity-building grant to continue work promoting competitive, integrated employment for people receiving home and community-based services. Staff said the extension totals $87,187 through June 30, 2027, and most funds will continue to pay the contracted provider with a portion retained for county administration and fiscal oversight. On a motion from Commissioner Ebinger, the board approved the extension.
Routine approvals: The board also approved the meeting agenda, bills and vouchers, and minutes from Feb. 10 with unanimous voice votes.
Next meeting: The board set its next meeting for Tuesday, March 3 at 08:30 and adjourned.
