Grants & Contracts Committee Meeting 07/09/2026

The Alpena County Grants & Contracts Committee met on July 9, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contract management issues. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the opioid remediation funding committee's grant application process, including the use of a Michigan Association of Counties template, adherence to legal guidelines, and the evaluation criteria for grant awards. The committee reviewed specific grant requests, such as funding for animal care services related to opioid recovery, and emphasized the importance of proper documentation and reporting for fund disbursement. Additionally, the committee discussed updates and policy considerations for the Alpena County Fairgrounds, including rental agreements, key deposit fees, security requirements, and utility cost allocations, particularly the demand charge for electricity. Lease rates for county properties, including the DHD4 building, were also reviewed, with a motion passed to set the DHD4 lease rate at $1,375 per month. The committee planned to pursue more aggressive marketing or an RFP for vacant county properties. The next meeting was scheduled for August 13, 2026.