Kent County Board of Commissioners Finance and Infrastructure Committee 06/16/26

The Kent County Board of Commissioners Finance and Infrastructure Committee met on June 16, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items primarily focused on community development, agricultural land preservation, and infrastructure projects. Key actions included the acceptance and appropriation of nearly $800,000 in CDBG funds from the City of Wyoming to be administered by Kent County Community Action, approval of the 2026 Community Development Annual Action Plan with over $2.7 million in HUD funding, and acceptance of grants totaling approximately $375,000 for the purchase of development rights on two agricultural properties. Additionally, the committee approved the acceptance and appropriation of over $4.3 million from Ada Township and $1.1 million from DGRI for the Knapp Street Pedestrian Bridge and related trailhead improvements, with agreements authorizing execution and amendments. Motions for these items passed with some opposition noted on the agricultural land preservation funding model. The meeting also included public comments advocating for equitable access to government contracts for underserved communities.