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Park County tables $50,000 growth‑policy planning grant after debate over $25,000 county match
Summary
Commissioners debated a Department of Commerce planning grant to update Park County’s growth policy (grant ~$50,000, county match $25,000). Public commenters and commissioners disagreed over who should do the review; the commission tabled the item pending counsel and directed the planning board to lead review discussions.
Park County commissioners on Dec. 23 debated a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (planning grant) that would fund an update to the county’s growth policy but requires a $25,000 county match.
Kristen, a county planning/grants staffer, told the commission the grant would cover data work and drafting and that Park County would provide $25,000 in cash plus in‑kind staff hours. "Growth policies do not have any environmental issues as a planning document," she said, noting she signs environmental certifications for planning grants.
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