The Economic Development Department presented a proposed FY2027 budget of roughly $16.9 million, described strategic goals to attract industry and support small businesses through low-interest lending and partner programs, and noted staff reductions tied to reorganization.

The county manager and AEDC asked permission to connect a 10‑inch force main into an existing 8‑inch gravity line to serve a 45,000‑sq‑ft shell building; county consultants warned the configuration will not support full 80‑acre buildout without further engineering and easements. Commissioners asked Hazen & Sawyer to present flow findings before deciding.