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Finance Committee approves caregiver grant, budget amendments and write-offs; staff note tax-certificate timing
Summary
The committee approved an $8,052 caregiver-support grant, two 2026 budget amendments (including ADRC office remodel), and accounts-receivable write-offs; staff also briefed members on tax certificates voiding after 11 years under Wisconsin statute 75.2 and federal block-grant funding through 03/31/2026.
The Portage County Finance Committee voted to approve several fiscal actions during its meeting.
Minutes and routine approvals: The committee approved the 01/12/2026 meeting minutes by voice vote after a motion by Rockton and a second by Morrow.
Grant approval: Members approved a Wisconsin Department of Children and Families relative-and-kin caregiver-support grant of $8,052. Jenny, the finance director, described the funds as intended to support in-person and online caregiver groups, specialized training and other caregiver supports. A motion to approve the grant passed after a second.
Budget amendments: The committee approved a resolution authorizing 2026 budget amendments and transfers. Staff explained two amendments in the packet: one tied to the caregiver-support grant and a second to cover ADRC office-remodel expenditures that were not completed in 2025 and therefore carried forward into 2026. The motion passed by the committee.
Accounts receivable write-offs: Committee members reviewed accounts-receivable write-off categories and heard that amounts over $5,000 had been reviewed and signed off by corporate counsel after the packet release. The committee approved the write-offs.
Other staff briefings: Finance Director Jenny noted federal block grants for substance-abuse prevention and mental-health services were confirmed through March 31, 2026; she said staff continue to monitor funding beyond that date. Pam flagged a parcel with a clouded title and reminded the committee that, “per Wisconsin state statute 75.2, tax certificates are void after 11 years.” She said staff will handle that parcel specially during the next tax-seizing round to resolve title issues.
Next steps: All motions passed as presented; staff will return with any follow-up reports or formal requests for funding tied to future grant awards or projects.
