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Committee approves one-year, $6,000/month MRH Solutions contract to pursue county economic development
Summary
Rock Island County's Governance, Health & Administration Committee approved a one-year, pay-as-you-go contract with MRH Solutions at $6,000 per month to pursue grants, legislative outreach and economic development opportunities despite county infrastructure limits.
Rock Island County's Governance, Health & Administration Committee approved a one-year, pay-as-you-go contract with MRH Solutions at $6,000 per month to pursue economic development activities in the county.
County Administrator Jim Grafton told the committee MRH Solutions will act as an economic development advisor, seek grant funding and meet with state legislators on the county's behalf. Grafton said the county has property and real estate but lacks widespread utilities such as water and sewer that are needed to support new projects, and that MRH will advocate for opportunities and funding to support development.
Chairman Richard “Quijas” Brunk and members described this as a new direction for the county. The motion to approve the proposal was made by Enyo Dewith and seconded by Cindy D. Ramos; the item passed by voice vote.
The contract is structured as a one-year engagement billed monthly at $6,000; the committee recorded no amendment or alternate funding source during the meeting. Implementation details such as specific project assignments, expected deliverables, and reporting timelines were not specified in the minutes.
