During a recent Board of County Commission meeting, officials discussed the approval of Community Outreach Grants aimed at providing rental assistance. Jamie, a representative, presented two grant proposals, one amounting to $225,000, with a significant portion allocated for rental assistance and a small percentage designated for administrative costs. The commission unanimously approved the grants, emphasizing their importance for permanent supportive housing.

In addition to the grant discussions, the meeting addressed an incident involving a county truck. Commissioner Block inquired about a truck fire that occurred due to a brake line failure. County Manager Mark Hatzenbuehler confirmed that the driver was unharmed and that the fire, which ignited waste in the roll-off container, was contained without injuries. The truck was returning from a convenience center when the incident occurred.

The meeting concluded with a reminder of the next Board of County Commission meeting scheduled for September 25th at 6 PM, as well as an open floor for commissioner discussions.