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Ford Countyâs first payment of federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act should be about $1.2 million. Monday night the board approved hiring Bellwether LLC for $20,000. The law says counties can hire someone for consultation, management, oversight and compliance with the act. Board member Chuck Aubry said he has read everything he can about the act and that rules about what the money can be spent for keep changing.
Also the board approved an increase in the salary for the Ford County Public Defender to $127,861. The increase is mandated by the state.
Also the board approved the purchase of property in Lyman Township by Michael and Janet Walker for $824. The county sold the property for what it paid in delinquent taxes.