Board of Commissioner Meeting

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 28, 2026, which included a public hearing and discussion on adopting the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The program enables property owners to finance energy efficiency and infrastructure improvements through special assessments attached to their property tax bills, with administration handled by Lean and Green Michigan. Commissioners discussed the program's benefits, including longer loan terms, lower interest rates, and risk mitigation for the county, as the lender assumes delinquency risks. The board voted to approve the program, allowing developers countywide to apply for financing under PACE. Additionally, the meeting included presentations of donations to the Soldier and Sailors Relief Fund and updates on various county administrative matters, but no other procurement or contracting decisions were made.