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Lena departments join shared-cost grant consulting package; annual cost $18,000

Village of Lena Board · March 9, 2026
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Summary

The Lena Police Department described a shared-cost grant consulting service with an annual fee of $18,000; the Park District agreed to participate and the Fire Department was to be approached. Attorney Green said a signed agreement plus a resolution would authorize shared cost across departments.

Police Chief Brian Lamphere told trustees the Lena Police Department uses a professional grant consulting service to pursue federal, state, and private funding, and presented a proposal to allow other municipal departments to participate through a shared-cost arrangement. The annual cost is $18,000, billed quarterly; the Lena Park District voted to participate and Lamphere said he would discuss participation with the Fire Department.

Attorney Tom Green said a signed document and a resolution would provide the necessary record and authorization for departments to share the cost. The minutes list the departments currently participating as Lena Police Department, Water/Sewer, Streets, and Administration.