The board voted to approve pursuing a grant arrangement related to Cox (described on the agenda as a grant/contract opportunity) contingent on the district attorney’s final approval of contract language.

Mr. Hall briefed the board on the item and said contract language required revision; he told members that there would be no district obligation to expand funds unless the grant is received and that the district attorney should review final language. A board member asked whether the board could approve pursuit of the grant contingent on attorney review to meet the grant period opening; several board members agreed that contingency was appropriate.

A motion was made to approve pursuing the grant contingent on attorney approval of contract language; a second was made and the motion carried with six yes votes.

Clarifying detail: Mr. Hall noted the grant period opening was imminent and that language should make clear the district would not be obligated to provide district funds unless the grant is awarded. The board directed the attorney to finalize language prior to contract execution.

Action taken: the board authorized staff to pursue and submit the grant application, contingent on the attorney’s final approval of contract language.