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Treasurer proposes SRS formula change; court moves funds to sheriff services and approves $54,000 ESD payment
Summary
Treasurer Julie Ellison raised SRS formula and distribution questions; the court voted to redirect funds historically given to cities and schools toward the Sheriff's Department and approved a $54,000 payment to the Education Service District for school internet costs.
Treasurer Julie Ellison asked the Grant County Court to discuss the formula for SRS distributions and whether 'excess' funds historically provided to cities and schools should be discontinued. Minutes state that state statute allows SRS funds to be used for county patrol costs.
Judge Hamsher moved to transfer funds historically used for cities, streets and schools to a new line for the Sheriff’s Department; the Court approved the motion. Separately, the Court approved the expenditure of $54,000 to the Education Service District (ESD) to cover school internet costs. The motions were passed unanimously. The minutes record that the decision was driven by budget constraints and a priority to maintain public safety through the Sheriff's Department.
