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Silver Maple Solar Project Intervention

Up to $50,000 in legal costs covered by money RWE must provide under state law; a future host community agreement could bring roughly $400,000 annually to the county.

Flock AI surveillance cameras

The county is paying Flock under an auto-renewing contract, with a payment included in the $35 million claims list.

Community Mental Health authority transition and autism services

CMH ran a $5 million deficit last year; conversion would cut CMH expenses about $2.1 million in year one but shift county revenue by the same amount.

election results

Your tax dollars and local service funding could shift depending on which measures passed.

Infrastructure and Water Issues

$500,000 in state funding for the study becomes available October 1.

Sheriff's Office Staffing

$49,560 in federal grant funds, no local cost noted.

Housing Advisory Board formation and appointments

A potential new strategic impact staff position could cost roughly $120,000 with benefits, pending evaluation.

2026 Election Administration and Early Voting

State funding for election equipment was left out of the budget; the county's eventual share of a ~$90 million need remains unresolved.

Road Commission roundabout and resurfacing projects

Roundabouts budgeted around $2.1 million each; the 120th/Port Sheldon project came in at $1.4 million.

PA 233 loss of local siting control

Farmland Preservation Conservation Easements

Purchase costs were not stated on the record but are part of the county's farmland preservation program spending.

Parks & Open Space Millage Proposal

An increase to .53 mills would raise parks funding and property taxes if voters approve.

election preview

There is no direct financial impact from this informational notice, though upcoming elections will eventually determine how local taxpayer dollars are allocated.

Idema Explorers Trail Segments

$248,126 in additional county matching funds, bringing the project total to $1,283,126.

Medical Examiner Fee Increase

$20 increase per cremation permit, effective November 1, 2026.

Airport safety and glare concerns at the air park

County Facility Rental Fees

Room rental revenue is small — roughly 80 rentals a year at $25 — but rates will rise to about $75 half-day/$100 full-day for larger rooms.

Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget

Revenue-neutral — same-dollar revenue and appropriation pass through to the CMH authority.

County Communication, Trust, and Fiscal Stewardship

Potential reduction in recycling sites and costs as the county reevaluates its approach.

Countywide local-government task force for growth

Could involve county-funded planning support, like offering master plan and recreation plan services to participating units.

Approval of Agenda

Consent Resolutions (as amended)

Amendment to Separate Flock Payment from Accounts Payable

Motion to Call the Question on Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable ($35,087,413.42)

Environmental Sustainability Center Needs Assessment

Post-Execution Contract Ratification

Reemployment of Retirees Policy

Facilities Use Policy — Rate Amendment

Motion to Retain Nonprofit Fee-Waiver Language

Facilities Use Policy (First Reading)

Silver Maple Solar Project Intervention Petition

Silver Maple Solar Intervention Legal Counsel (as Amended)

Silver Maple Solar Intervention Funding ($50,000)

Approval of Consent Resolutions B/C 26-142

Amendment removing Grand Haven Pride payment from accounts payable (B/C 26-143a)

General claims accounts payable as amended (B/C 26-143)

Grand Haven Pride table payment (B/C 26-144)

Ottawa Conservation District agreement (B/C 26-145)

Workday budget and planning software contract (B/C 26-146)

Motion to Add ALPR/Flock Discussion to Agenda

Amendment to Separate Flock Payment from Accounts Payable

Motion to Call the Question on Accounts Payable

Facilities Use Policy — Rate Amendment

These rates need to be as low as possible because our people are already paying for it.

approve the Community Mental Health Transition Agreement and Revolving Promissory Note to begin October 1, 2026

approve the following Consent Resolutions as presented: A. To approve the minutes of the August 25, 2026, Board of Commissioners meeting. B. To reapprove the minutes of the June 23, 2026, Board of Com

approve the amended general claims in the amount of $28,733,207.68 as presented by the summary report from August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026

amend the general claims by removing the payment to Grand Haven Pride

approve the payment to the Grand Haven Pride Festival for a table

approve a 3-year agreement with Ottawa Conservation District at a total cost of $360,000 contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and to add language to the agreement stat

approve the 5-year contract with Workday for budget and planning software subscription services at a not to exceed cost of $179,635, contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budg

approve the 5-year contract with Porterhouse SLED for budget and planning software implementation and support services at a not to exceed cost of $270,000 contingent upon the adoption of the Fiscal Ye

approve the Resolution adopting the FY2027 Appropriations Act as the official budget for Fiscal Year 2027

approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application in the amount of $48,389

ratify all contracts on the Ratification Report pursuant to the County’s Contracting policy

amend motion B/C 26-153 by dividing the question

expense for contract 3178

confirm the Administrator’s selection of Sarah Allen as the Ottawa County Human Resources Director

Approval of Consent Resolutions B/C 26-142

Amendment removing Grand Haven Pride payment from accounts payable (B/C 26-143a)

General claims accounts payable as amended (B/C 26-143)

table motion B/C 26-158

approve the amended Resolution conditionally authorizing the landfills in Ottawa County to collect the Kent County Hauler fees only on waste originating from Kent County

amend motion B/C 26-159 to add Ottawa County to #2 to read “Ottawa County Landfills”

Grand Haven Pride table payment (B/C 26-144)

Objected to discretionary spending tied to a politically sensitive event absent a policy.

Ottawa Conservation District agreement (B/C 26-145)

Workday budget and planning software contract (B/C 26-146)

Porterhouse SLED software implementation contract (B/C 26-147)

Community Mental Health Transition Agreement (B/C 26-148)

FY2027 Budget adoption (B/C 26-149)

FY2026 Justice Assistance Grant (B/C 26-152)

Motion to divide contract ratification question (B/C 26-153b)

Parks millage educational mailer, contract 3178 (B/C 26-154)

Objected to timing and use of millage dollars for the mailer.

Post-execution contract ratification, remaining contracts (B/C 26-153)

Confirmation of Sarah Allen as Human Resources Director (B/C 26-159)

Concerned about her years leading DEI efforts and lacked time for a proper conversation.

Solid Waste Fees amendment adding 'Ottawa County' (B/C 26-160a)

Solid Waste Fees resolution, as amended (B/C 26-160)

accept the nominations of Bill Ellingboe Christopher Marco Elisa Hoekwater Jennifer Scott and to select one (1) to fill one (1) Housing Advisory Board General Business seat vacancy for a staggered ter

Agenda amendment: add Housing Advisory Board discussion item

Housing Advisory Board — City or Village seat: Jennifer Johnson

Housing Advisory Board — General Business seat: Christopher Marco

open the Public Hearing to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2027 Ottawa County Operating Budget

accept the nominations of Jerry Rabideau Randall Kortering and to select one (1) to fill one (1) Housing Advisory Board Township Representative seat vacancy for a staggered term beginning immediately

amend motion B/C 26-139 to reduce the Capital Improvement Fund by $250,000, to $12,250,000 and add it to the Strategic Planning Fund, making that $1,050,000

accept the nominations of Erin Kamphuis Jennifer Scott John (Field) Reichardt Judith Dembowske Mark Allen Naviah Duron Randall Kortering Rebecca Hopp Regina Sjoberg and to select one (1) to fill one (

amend the agenda to add a discussion item to consider increasing the Housing Advisory Board from 11 to 12 members by adding a second nonprofit development position

approve the following Consent Resolutions as presented: A. To approve the minutes of the August 4, 2026, Board of Commissioners work session. B. To approve the minutes of the August 11, 2026, Board of

accept the nominations of Jennifer Johnson Devin Shea and to select one (1) to fill one (1) Housing Advisory Board City or Village Representative seat vacancy for a staggered term beginning immediatel

ratify all contracts on the Ratification Report pursuant to the County’s Contracting policy

approve the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan