Commissioners back grant applications for fire warden vehicles, commit matching funds for one project

Feb 17, 2026

The board approved resolutions to apply for Office of State Lands and Investment mineral royalty grants: $217,500 requested (75% share) for two pickup trucks for fire warden roles and a separate application committing $72,500 in matching funds.

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A county presenter asked the board to approve applications to the Office of State Lands and Investment for mineral royalty grant funding to replace fire-warden vehicles. The proposed grant request totaled $217,500 for two pickup trucks; the presenter said Albany County may request 75% of the cost because the county's assessed valuation is under the statutory threshold that limits higher matching shares.

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