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Steuben County Council approves grants, appropriations and salary ordinance amendment
Summary
The Steuben County Council unanimously approved multiple grant renewals, additional appropriations and Salary Ordinance Amendment No. 1063 to fully fund two sheriff deputies under the COPS Hiring Grant, and authorized $267,000 in highway appropriations during its Feb. 10, 2026 meeting in Angola.
Steuben County Council President Dan Caruso presided over a Feb. 10, 2026 meeting in Angola where the council unanimously approved a package of grants, appropriations and a salary-ordinance amendment that county officials said will close budget gaps and support public safety and infrastructure.
The council voted 7-0 to renew a Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) grant for $64,933.00 after Trinity Wright, JDAI Coordinator, submitted the request and Councilwoman Ruth Beer moved approval with Renee Carper seconding. The council also approved an IDNR Marine Patrol Assistance grant renewal for $35,475.00 (moved by Christina Cress; seconded by Eric Prall) and a $325.00 additional appropriation for Prime for Life training in the Alcohol & Drug Court Program (moved by Bill McClanahan; seconded by Ruth Beer).
Sheriff Rodney Robinson requested an additional appropriation of $1,330.00…
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