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County proposes 2027 funding plan as ARPA support for development coordinator ends
Summary
County Administrator Kelly Schroeder proposed a 2027 funding plan for the combined County Economic Development Coordinator/HRA-EDA Executive Director position, noting ARPA funding will end after 2026 and requesting the HRA-EDA consider contributing $50,000 annually; the minutes record specific dollar amounts for the proposed 2027 funding mix.
County Administrator Kelly Schroeder presented the proposed 2027 funding plan for the combined County Economic Development Coordinator / HRA-EDA Executive Director position at the July 22 joint meeting, stating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will no longer be available after 2026.
Schroeder outlined a proposed 2027 funding mix of $50,000 from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, $10,200 in grant administration reimbursements, and $39,173 from the county tax levy, and asked the HRA-EDA to consider contributing $50,000 annually toward the position. Schroeder also stated the County assigned administration of the Local Housing Trust Fund—established with Statewide Affordable Housing Aid—to the HRA-EDA. The minutes record the proposal and funding breakdown but do not show a formal vote or final decision during the special meeting.
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