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McDonald County sheriff to seek up to $50,000 in Blue Shield grant; commissioners may draft supporting resolution

McDonald County Commission
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Summary

Sheriff Evenson informed the commission about a Missouri Department of Public Safety grant for Blue Shield Communities offering up to $50,000; the sheriff will start the application and commissioners said they may draft a resolution to align county standards.

Sheriff Evenson told the McDonald County Commission that the Missouri Department of Public Safety is offering a Blue Shield Communities grant program that could provide up to $50,000 to qualifying local agencies. The sheriff said he will begin the application process to pursue the funds.

Commissioners discussed the potential significance of the grant and said they would consider drafting a resolution to align McDonald County with Blue Shield Community standards. The minutes do not record a formal vote to adopt a resolution or any specific conditions the county would attach to such a resolution.

No deadline or required matching funds are recorded in the minutes; the record states only the grant's potential maximum of $50,000 and that the sheriff will initiate the application process.