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Douglas County commissioners rescind intent to end ENSA/DUET agreement after public concern over finances
Summary
The county board rescinded a prior "statement of intent to rescind" its interlocal arrangement with ENSA regarding DUET, after staff clarified the action and public commenters raised concerns about DUET's multiyear deficits and undisclosed property sales. Vote passed with one dissent.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to rescind its March statement of intent to terminate the county's interlocal agreement with ENSA concerning DUET and associated funding, after county staff and members of the public urged caution and clarity.
"You're not rescinding the resolution. You're simply rescinding your previous stated intent to rescind the agreement," County Administrator Patrick Bloomingdale said, explaining the motion preserves the agreement while DUET continues to work toward compliance with outstanding requirements.
During public comment, Laura McCormick said recent reporting shows DUET has operated with year-over-year deficits for at least three years and alleged ENSA leadership has not provided adequate oversight. "External auditors issued DUET an adverse opinion with questions about going concern," she told commissioners and requested a public accounting of property sales, commissions and proceeds going back several years.
Chair moved the motion to rescind the prior intent; it was made by Commissioner Borgeson and seconded by Commissioner Rogers. The board approved the motion. The clerk recorded Commissioner Cavanaugh voting no and the other commissioners voting yes.
The transcript shows two distinct threads: county staff urged procedural precision about what the vote accomplishes, while public commenters pressed for a fuller investigation of ENSA/DUET finances and asset sales. The board action halts the prior stated intent to terminate the interlocal agreement but does not eliminate contractual compliance requirements for ENSA/DUET, according to staff comments.
Next steps were not specified in the meeting record beyond the vote; the board did not instruct staff to open a separate investigation in this session.
