The Cass County Land Bank Authority is soliciting proposals from Certified Grant Administrators to provide third-party administrative services to implement a CDBG-funded MI Neighborhood Grant awarded through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The work includes full program administration and compliance (applicant outreach and eligibility verification, income verification and file review, home inspections and cost estimates, procurement oversight, payment requests/invoices, environmental reviews, and reporting) with a period of performance beginning June 1, 2026 and ending May 31, 2028, to be performed in Cass County. The posting indicates the grant supports homeowner rehabilitation projects (up to 30 households), bidders must provide required certifications and insurance, and proposals were published June 29, 2026 with a submission deadline of August 3, 2026.
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Oct 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cass County Board Of Commissioners Regular Board Of Commissioners Meeting
The board meeting included several recognitions, including years of service awards for long-time employees in Animal Control and the Sheriff's Office, and life-saving awards for deputies who rescued a driver. The board approved budget adjustments for the veterans relief fund and the clerk's office, approved an amendment to the Michigan-Indiana border survey grant and associated contract, authorized fiscal year 2027 budgets for the problem-solving court and child-parent legal representation grant, and appointed a member to the land bank authority. Additional updates were provided regarding apprentice programs, workforce development, the Whole Home program, and upcoming election preparations.
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Cass County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting featured an update on the mobile health clinic program, highlighting its continued expansion and services, including the addition of a chase vehicle for accessible patient waiting and dental care, and upcoming home delivery of prescriptions. Additionally, a status report on the blight elimination grant projects was provided, detailing the rehabilitation of residential properties and the transformation of a vacant building into apartments with commercial space. The administrator presented the finance report, noting that current spending is approximately 10% under budget, and discussed necessary budget adjustments.
Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cass County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board conducted a public hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget. Key discussions involved FOIA request coordination, commissioner reports on local housing surveys, fire department initiatives, food pantry activities, and infrastructure projects, including roundabout and road improvements. The Board received updates regarding court staff performance reviews, contract negotiations, and opioid remediation planning. Action items included approving budget adjustments for a grant award, passing the 2027 general appropriations act, amending a vehicle purchase request, and entering a closed session to discuss the purchase of real property.
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cass County Board of Commissioners Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
The meeting included a review of the Medical Examiner's annual report, detailing mortality statistics, forensic investigation trends, and public health data for the county. Commissioners provided district-specific updates, including the implementation of a fire department cadet program, a moratorium on data centers in Poke Hagen, and road construction scheduling delays. The administrator reported on the status of the budget and the successful renewal of the 911 millage. Furthermore, the director of the Woodlands Community Mental Health Authority presented on mental health infrastructure, the financial impact of Medicaid enrollment declines, and the organization's recent accreditation.
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