Commissioners approved up to $150,000 in capital for a permitting/records system, voted to apply for a state grant with a July 13 deadline, approved a $130,000 local share for the Bush Creek project, and rescinded refinance guidance in favor of paying off about $9.2 million of bond maturities.

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Council explores debt service exemptions amid operating budget constraints and tax rate projections.

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