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Board approves FY2025 budget adjustments and state grant acceptance after debate over COVID-era funds
Summary
The board approved FY2025 budget adjustments that include acceptance of state grant authority (up to $900,000 in qualifying activity reimbursement) after debate about whether to continue spending COVID-era and federal funds; some commissioners voted no on specific items.
The Ottawa County Board approved fiscal-year 2025 budget adjustments on Feb. 25 following discussion about specific line items and the county's continued use of state and federal grant dollars. Commissioners raised concerns about spending priorities and whether certain items are necessary.
Opponents questioned the use of legacy COVID-19 stimulus funds and urged fiscal restraint; proponents emphasized that state grants are reimbursable and, if qualifying expenditures occur, allow the county to avoid using general-fund dollars. One commissioner said the approved grant authority could make up to $900,000 available for qualifying activities if invoices are submitted and verified by the state.
The board voted on the packet as presented after an amendment to carve out a specific line item failed. The motion passed on roll call with several "no" votes recorded on the separate carve-out attempt.
