Scott County Board Workshop August 4th, 2026

The Scott County Board Workshop held on August 4, 2026, focused primarily on the evaluation and impact of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) in the county, particularly their role in reducing child abuse and neglect. Wilder Research presented a return on investment (ROI) study demonstrating that FRCs significantly reduce child protection system involvement, with savings from avoided child protection cases offsetting the county's investment in these centers. The study highlighted that initial contact with FRCs yields the most benefit, and the centers contribute to broader family stabilization beyond child protection. Additionally, the board discussed the implementation of an online auction system for tax-forfeited properties, aiming to improve the sale process and increase revenue. The meeting also included a detailed review of county budget history, focusing on public welfare, health, and mandated programs, with analysis of federal, state, and local funding trends and their impact on county levies. Concerns were raised about the sustainability of mandated programs without adequate state and federal funding, emphasizing the need for legislative advocacy. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but action items include bringing forward a resolution to approve the online tax-forfeiture auction process.