County to accept $306,000 court security grant to add courthouse staffing

Chair (S1) told commissioners that a fiscal year 2027 court security grant of $306,000 is in the packet and intended to fund sheriff staffing at the courthouse. "We're fortunate enough we got a $306,000 grant from the state. That's gonna allow the sheriff to go ahead and start up staffing the courthouse to where it needs to be," Chair (S1) said.

Staff said the hiring and planning process begins immediately upon approval because the grant is in effect for FY27. Commissioners noted the risk that, when the grant expires, the county will need to identify ongoing funding or seek another grant to continue the added staffing. No final vote was recorded at this session; staff will include the item on the consent agenda for formal acceptance.