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Commissioners debate funding models for shared county grant-writer service
Summary
Commissioners discussed a contracted countywide grant-writer model and funding options (per-parcel fee or pooled subscription); participants noted one county reported spending $40,000 to win $1.2M in grants and asked the controller to estimate costs for next fiscal-year budgeting.
The board discussed options for funding a countywide or multi-county contracted grant-writer to help townships and the county pursue grants.
Commissioner Wilson summarized regional conversations: some counties contract the service, others subcontract through a firm; he said one county reported spending $40,000 and receiving $1.2 million in grant awards. "It pays. Money far exceeds what the cost is that comes back into the county," he said, while acknowledging funding the service will require a decision about whether to use county general funds, a per-parcel charge, or another model.
Commissioners asked the controller to prepare estimates and possible funding approaches for the next budget year and suggested engaging the township association to determine whether townships would buy into a shared service. Several commissioners urged caution about asking townships for money without demonstrating net benefit and recommended exploring quotes and a funding plan before committing.
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