Hospice nonprofit seeks $190,000 from special-purpose tax fund for maintenance; county staff to review request
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Summary
Representatives asked the county to approve a withdrawal of $190,000 from a special-purpose hospice tax fund to cover maintenance and repairs; the county treasurer reported the fund balance is about $1.2 million and staff will process the request.
A representative presented a request to the commissioners seeking $190,000 from a special-purpose hospice fund established by voters to support a hospice home in Riverton. County staff reported the fund balance is approximately $1.2 million.
The hearing record indicates the special-purpose tax allowed money to accumulate for operations and maintenance over a 40-year period; the fund earns investment returns that flow back into the account. County staff said the fund does not have an identified non-spendable corpus in county records (in contrast to the county’s detention facility trust), so the balance may be used for approved maintenance and operations.
The commissioners discussed past irregularities in requests and turnover at the nonprofit but did not take a final vote during the meeting. Staff will review the request and the board will determine approval consistent with the special-purpose fund’s terms.
Why it matters: the request would draw on a voter-approved special-purpose tax fund used for hospice operation and maintenance. Commissioners signaled the need for documentation and review before approving expenditures from the fund.