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Franklin County commissioners approve package of contracts, grants and an appointment; affordable housing bridge fund postponed
Summary
At its March 24, 2026 session, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of resolutions funding road and school-safety work, web accessibility software, siren maintenance, community grants and workforce training, and appointed a representative to opioid‑litigation boards; action on a proposed $3 million affordable housing predevelopment bridge fund was postponed to March 31 for further review.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on March 24 approved a bundle of contracts and grants spanning transportation, digital access, emergency systems, workforce training and community programs, and appointed a county representative to regional opioid‑litigation governance. The board postponed action on a proposed Franklin County Affordable Housing Predevelopment Bridge Fund until March 31 after commissioners asked for further detail on administration and reporting.
The meeting opened with routine business before commissioners adopted several resolutions by voice vote. Key approvals included a $4,500 compensation package for temporary easements related to the Inis Road improvement project (Resolution 17426), and a $374,532.40 contract award to Decker Construction Company for the Safe Routes to Schools 2023 project to add speed tables, flashing beacons and sidewalks near…
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