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County pursues legislative support for Amerado water and works to stabilize youth assessment center funding
Summary
Staff sought a legislative priority to support East Central Rural Water District’s $3–4M request for an Amerado offshoot tied to a DCIP grant for the Grand Forks Air Force Base; commissioners also heard updates on the Youth Assessment Center’s utilization (city ~40%) and ongoing work to secure per‑diems and contracts to reduce county costs.
Tom Ford asked the commission to adopt a legislative priority supporting an East Central Rural Water District request for $3–4 million from the 2027 biennium to fund an Amerado offshoot tied to a Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant that would extend a main water line to Grand Forks Air Force Base and connect Amerado. The board approved making the request a legislative priority unanimously.
Ford also provided an update on the Youth Assessment Center: city partners use about 40% of attendant/shelter care (not detention) and county staff estimated the county spends just over $1,000,000 to house juveniles from outside Grand Forks County. Staff continue to seek additional per‑diem revenue, contracts with neighboring counties, and other operational partners; commissioners discussed participation fees and regional collaboration.
Ending: The board approved the Amerado legislative priority and directed staff to continue pursuing partnerships and revenue strategies for the Youth Assessment Center; staff will return with more detailed cost and participation proposals.
