Manistee County Land Bank Authority approves 2026–27 budget, keeps audit within county

Jul 20, 2026

The Land Bank approved its 2026–2027 budget and agreed to remain part of the County's audit rather than pursue a separate single audit; members noted lower anticipated consulting costs tied to the Blight Elimination Program.

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Chair Rachel Nelson presented the proposed 2026–2027 Manistee County Land Bank Authority budget and led discussion on anticipated reductions in consulting and planning expenses tied to the winding down of the Blight Elimination Program. The Authority considered audit requirements and concluded the Land Bank will remain included in the Manistee County audit rather than conduct a separate single audit at this time.

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