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Dawson County approves ARPA supplemental funds, staff changes and appointments
Summary
The board accepted supplemental 2026 ARPA funds and approved using portions for capital and temporary staffing for accountability programs, converted a part-time administrative clerk to full-time, approved a personnel reclassification that requires no new funding, and confirmed two board appointments.
The Dawson County Board voted June 18 to accept supplemental 2026 American Rescue Plan Act funds and to allocate portions of the funding as discussed at prior meetings.
The board recorded a supplemental ARPA allocation (amount cited in transcript) and approved transfers for building capital and a temporary administrative assistant position to support accountability programs (probation, pre-trial release and related programs). Commissioners emphasized the temporary nature of the ARPA-funded position and the need to fold any continued staffing into the regular budget process.
Separately the board approved converting an existing part-time administrative clerk position to a full-time position; commissioners noted the current spending levels against the budgeted amount and discussed benefits and budget-placement during the next budget cycle. The board also approved a personnel reclassification request in Community Development to allow permit staff to complete addressing assignments; staff said the reclassification would save money.
Finally the board confirmed two appointments: Tim Costley to the Long Range Planning Committee, replacing Mandy Power, and Blake Hullbrook to the Park and Recreation board, replacing Calvin Bird, with terms noted through December 2027. All motions carried as recorded.
