By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Fulton County Commissioners approved several budget transfers, grant funding requests and intercounty agreements during meetings held Tuesday, July 14, and Thursday, July 16.
The largest action taken on July 14 involved moving $100,000 within the Children Services budget. The money was transferred from shared public assistance costs to other expenses to help cover new flooring on the first floor and additional costs through the end of 2026.
Commissioners also transferred $3,000 within the Ottokee Waterline budget for contract services. The money will be used toward an additional purchase order for the Toledo Edison bill associated with the water tower.
Another $2,782 was added to the county maintenance department’s office equipment budget. County documents indicate the money will help replace tablets used by maintenance employees after several of the existing devices began experiencing problems.
Kerri Weir and Robin Shepherd were reappointed to the Fulton County, Ohio, Children’s Trust Fund Regional Prevention Council. Both previously completed two-year terms and agreed to continue serving through 2028.
The regional council works to identify local needs and coordinate strategies aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect.
Members are expected to understand available prevention programs, gaps in services and opportunities to direct funding where it can be most effective.
Commissioners also approved an agreement with Rose Pest Control for seasonal exterior perimeter treatments at the Fulton County Senior Center.
During the July 16 meeting, commissioners increased the county coroner’s contract services budget by $10,000. Fulton County has an $81,914.36 contract with Lucas County for coroner services, but the county can also be billed for work outside the services included in the agreement.
The additional money is intended to cover current bills and possible expenses through the remainder of the year.
A series of Job and Family Services transfers were also approved as part of the department’s financial reconciliation process. Those included $40,145.50 in Child Welfare Services shared costs, $13,972.61 in Child Support Enforcement Agency shared costs, and $9,266.82 in workforce program administrative expenses.
The board also approved Fulton County’s monthly $25,778.34 contribution to the local Children’s Services fund. State law requires each county to provide a minimum local contribution, with Fulton County’s obligation calculated at $309,340.02 for the state fiscal year.
Other Job and Family Services actions included transfers of $16,416.39 for the county’s Child Support Enforcement Agency share, $6,078.42 for the county’s mandated public assistance share, and $4,184.38 for Children Services.
Commissioners approved a $5,200 draw from a Community Development Block Grant for administrative expenses. The request was the second draw made through grant 25-NR-1AX-25CDBG.
The board also authorized intercounty funding exchanges with Defiance and Williams counties following the close of the state fiscal year. Under the agreement with Williams County, Fulton County will receive $40,966.12 for Adult Protective Services and $9,033.88 in Title XX funding.
In exchange, Fulton County will transfer $50,000 from its excess State Child Protection Allocation to Williams County. Defiance County will transfer a combined $43,570.86 to Fulton County, including $7,500 for Adult Protective Services, $2,500 for employment and training, $30,000 in Title XX funding, $1,935.63 for childcare administration, and $1,635.23 for fraud prevention and control. Fulton County will provide Defiance County with the same amount from its excess State Child Protection Allocation.
The commissioners also reviewed two weekly dog warden reports. From June 14 through June 20, nine dogs were picked up, six were redeemed, and three were rescued. The report showed $30 collected in redemption fees and $72 in license fees.
For the following week, June 21 through June 27, the department recorded 10 stray dog pickups, one dog brought to the shelter, 13 redemptions, and three rescues.
Routine business included approval of bills, purchase orders, travel requests and minutes from the commissioners’ previous meetings.
With nothing further, the meeting was adjourned. Next week’s sessions have been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regular session will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9 a.m.