County officials brought an amendment to a PHRC (Public Health or similar) grant to the board for clarification after changes increased the grant’s statement of work. Staff described the amendment as adding mandatory trainings and additional exercises; county employees said they had already completed several of the required items.

Angie (county staff) explained that the amendment adds program tasks the county has already been doing since October and that the county’s 10% match is satisfied through in-kind contributions. Staff said the match consists of staff time from county employees (including the applicant’s time), use of county office space and storage, and other non-cash contributions rather than a direct county cash outlay. Staff emphasized the match is met yearly by the county’s allotted staff and facilities.

Commissioners asked for a clearer explanation of the amendment and requested the staff member who handles the grant to return to the meeting with a summary before the board signed the amendment. The board scheduled a revisit to the item later in the day and staff said they would be available to explain the amendment in more detail.

No formal vote was taken at the initial presentation; the board asked staff to bring documentation and to review the specific additional requirements from the amendment ahead of any signature.