Switzerland County commissioners raise cumulative capital development rate to $0.0333

Commissioner Ryan Harrison read Ordinance 4-6-26-6 at the April 6 Switzerland County Board of Commissioners meeting and the board voted unanimously to adopt it, moving the cumulative capital development fund rate to $0.0333.

The ordinance, presented by Harrison, was approved on a motion by Harrison and a second from Commissioner Joe Bennett; the vote was recorded as unanimous. County Auditor Gayle Sullivan was present and attested to the meeting record.

Commissioners said the rate change is intended to provide a funding stream for capital needs; no amendment or dissent was recorded during the discussion. The meeting minutes show the motion carried with all commissioners in favor.

The ordinance was the primary fiscal item on a brief agenda that also included highway contracts and service designations. The board adjourned at 5:47 p.m.