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Board clarifies MOU with South Putnam Church, approves one-time $50,000 flooring payment for Parks & Rec use
Summary
Putnam County approved an MOU allowing Parks & Recreation use of office space at South Putnam Church and clarified that the county's $50,000 contribution is a one-time capital investment for floor renovation; board required the language be explicit in the agreement.
Commissioners reviewed a memorandum of understanding permitting Putnam County Parks & Recreation to use office space at South Putnam Church. The agenda packet noted discretionary funds from two commissioners would go toward flooring; one commissioner asked for clearer contract language because the written section on financial considerations did not explicitly state whether the $50,000 was one-time or recurring.
Legal staff and the church representative clarified the payment is intended as a one-time capital contribution to renovate the floor and that the MOU contains a pro-rata repayment provision if the church cancels the MOU during the term. Commissioners requested the MOU be amended to specify that the $50,000 is a one-time payment for floor renovation; with that clarification, the board approved the MOU.
The MOU term referenced in discussion extends to 2046, and staff indicated repayment would be prorated if the church ends the agreement early; commissioners asked staff to ensure the agreement explicitly states the one-time nature and the specific use of funds.
