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Commissioners direct staff to update transmission-planning grant representative and secure CET documentation
Summary
The board directed staff to update the grant agreement for a transmission-planning grant currently coordinated with CET, to name a county contract representative (recommended Susie Dahl) and to obtain CET’s documentation and match records so the county has necessary audit materials.
Commissioners discussed the county’s role as the fiscal agent for a transmission-planning grant and the need to document project representation and match records. The agreement names Paul Vogel of CET as the project/contract representative for the contractor doing the work, but CET is expected to dissolve and the county needs to update the contract to name a county representative.
The board directed staff to notify the contractor and amend grant or contract documentation to reflect the county’s project representative going forward — commissioners suggested Susie Dahl as the county contact — and asked staff to secure CET’s documentation and any matching paperwork so the county would be able to demonstrate match and compliance if audited. Staff also noted the grant’s completion date of Sept. 26 and that most match obligations appeared to be satisfied to date.
Why it matters: As fiscal agent, Columbia County needs clear contract representation and documentation to manage liability, ensure compliance, and pass audits if necessary.
Next steps: Staff to amend contract documentation or send written notice to the contractor naming the county representative and to collect CET paperwork and match verification for the county’s records.
