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Committee recommends submission of MMRMA cybersecurity grant to buy software to fill systems gap

Barry County Board of Commissioners – Committee of the Whole · March 1, 2026

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Summary

On Jan. 7 the Committee of the Whole unanimously recommended that the full Barry County Board approve a MMRMA cybersecurity grant application to acquire new software described as filling a gap in county systems; the recommendation was forwarded by motion.

The Barry County Committee of the Whole on Jan. 7 voted unanimously to recommend that the full Board approve a grant submission to MMRMA to acquire new cybersecurity software to address a gap in county systems. The motion was made by Commissioner Jon Smelker and supported by Commissioner Catherine Getty; the committee recorded "All ayes" and the motion carried.

County Administrator Eric Zuzga introduced the cybersecurity grant application during the meeting, describing the request as intended to fund acquisition of new software to fill a gap in county systems. The committee’s recommendation forwards the grant application to the full Board of Commissioners for formal approval; the committee minutes do not specify a dollar amount or vendor for the software.

The recommendation does not constitute final approval of grant acceptance or purchase authority. The full board must review and approve the grant submission and any subsequent contract or purchasing action if it chooses to accept the grant and proceed with procurement.