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Board agrees to gather data and seek comparative quote for Cumberland County General Assistance contract
Summary
After reviewing a proposed three-year GA contract with Cumberland County, the board authorized staff to provide client-count data and requested a full accounting so the town can compare automated GA services to current manual handling.
The board discussed a proposed general assistance (GA) contract with Cumberland County that, in the draft, included a three-year term and references to hourly billing and a $750 annual fee. Several members said the contract language was vague on hourly rates and escalation parameters and asked what advantage the county service offers over current in-house handling.
Staff said the county needs local caseload numbers to provide a firm quote and the board voted to allow staff to share necessary records (while noting confidentiality limits) so Cumberland County can produce a comparable cost estimate. Board members asked for an itemized accounting of previous ARPA and GA-related expenditures to evaluate the options fairly.
