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Commission approves standardized lease for Western Prairie Human Services
Summary
Traverse County unanimously approved a draft lease with Western Prairie Human Services aligning terms across three counties and equalizing the rent formula, the Board said on May 19, 2026.
Western Prairie Human Services Director Stacy Hennen asked the Board to adopt a standardized lease so all three counties share the same understanding of property use, responsibilities and rent calculations. Commissioners approved the draft lease unanimously on a motion by Dwight Nelson, seconded by Kayla Schmidt.
Hennen told the Commission the goal of a uniform lease is to "ensure a clear and equitable vision of how the property is used, who is responsible for what tasks and jobs and to ensure that all three counties have the same understanding and are being treated the same," and to equalize the formula by which rent is paid. The approval directed staff to finalize the lease consistent with the terms presented.
