The Cass County Board of Supervisors, today (Tuesday), approved an agreement with officials in Adair County, with regard to defining the duties and responsibilities of Adair and Cass Counties as they pertain to the construction of a locally funded grading project located on County Road G-61, about two-miles west of County Road N-51. The Adair County Board of Supervisors are set to consider approval of the agreement during their meeting Wednesday morning, in Greenfield.

The agreement stipulates the construction project will be added by resolution into each County’s fiscal year 2021 secondary road construction program, as required. The total estimated cost of the construction project is $833,778, with approximately $531,109 in Cass County and $302,669 in Adair County. Actual project development, design, and administration costs shall be split between Adair and Cass Counties. The County Engineer of each County will be the administrator of his respective County and responsible for consultation with the respective Board of Supervisors in matters related to the Agreement.

The Board today (Tuesday), tabled action on CARES Fund allocations. Cass County has been allocated up to $162,734.90 (based on population) for COVID19 related expenses (reimbursement for eligible costs). Auditor Dale Sunderman said they’re waiting on uploading the necessary information until the administrative process is available from the State. The first claim is due by Sept. 15th for March 1st thru July 31st, 2020. The next claim will be for Aug-Sept. 2020.

The Cass County Supervisors also agree to allow/disallow new Business Property Tax credit applications, as recommended by the Assessor and in accordance with Code of Iowa, for taxes collectible FY2021-22. And, they approved an application for a Renewal Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales Privilege (effective 10/18/2020) of 21st Century Cooperative, in Massena.