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The board voted to create a county sinking fund (Resolution No. 2025-19) to provide a mechanism to set aside and manage money for future capital or debt needs. Commissioners said the fund is intended to preserve borrowing flexibility in light of possible legislative changes to other funding mechanisms. Commissioner Hughley said the measure was “good planning” and that other tools the county has used “may be dried up or totally eliminated by the legislature.” The resolution passed by roll call vote.

The board also approved Resolution No. 2025-20 directing the county treasurer to issue tax-sale certificates for parcels with two years of delinquent real estate taxes or assessments; county staff reported the list contained about 20 parcels. Commissioners thanked the treasurer’s office, the sheriff and the county attorney for work to reduce the number of delinquent parcels under active consideration.

Other board actions taken by motion and roll call included approval of right-of-way permits submitted by Great Plains Communications and Dawson Public Power District, authorization for the chair to sign a memorandum of understanding making Lincoln County a partner in the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRAN) (Resolution No. 2025-21), and authorization for the chair to sign an interlocal agreement with Saline County to participate in a bundled Bridge Improvement Program application. An emergency management agreement with the City of North Platte was discussed and tabled so county and city attorneys could reconcile language.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025-19 (create Lincoln County Sinking Fund): approved; tally yes=4, no=0, outcome=approved.
- Resolution 2025-20 (issue tax-sale certificates for parcels 2 years delinquent): approved; tally yes=4, no=0, outcome=approved.
- Authorize chair to sign right-of-way permit to Great Plains Communications: approved; tally yes=4, no=0, outcome=approved.
- Authorize chair to sign right-of-way permit to Dawson Public Power District: approved; tally yes=4, no=0, outcome=approved.
- Resolution 2025-21 (NRAN MOU): approved; tally yes=4, no=0, outcome=approved.
- Authorize chair to sign interlocal agreement with Saline County for Bridge Improvement Program application: approved; tally yes=4, no=0, outcome=approved.
- Emergency management agreement with City of North Platte: tabled for revision and further review; outcome=tabled.

Decisions and next steps
The board asked staff to continue coordination with legal counsel and participating agencies on the North Platte emergency management agreement and to return a revised draft. County staff will also proceed with filings and administrative steps tied to the sinking fund, tax-sale process and the authorized permits and interlocal agreements.

Context
The measures were taken in the context of the county’s broader budget and capital planning discussions. Commissioners said the sinking fund will provide a vehicle to manage capital borrowing or cash set-asides as the county evaluates bonding options and budget pressures.

Ending note
The commissioners recessed for other agenda business after taking the actions listed above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lincoln County Commissioners Meeting, September 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a package of formal actions on Sept. 8, including a resolution to create a Lincoln County sinking fund, authorization for tax-sale certificates on parcels with at least two years of delinquent taxes and several routine right-of-way permits and interlocal agreements.","taxTitle","Lincoln County, Nebraska","taxId",28925,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487240,"Lincoln County signs interlocal to join Saline County's multi-county bridge grant application",341,11297000,11638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5732145-cf0f8688d8615ee173d3f12c512f45b8&start=11297&end=11638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5732145-cf0f8688d8615ee173d3f12c512f45b8/thumbnail_11297000.jpg","/articles/6487240/Lincoln-County/Nebraska/Lincoln-County-signs-interlocal-to-join-Saline-Countys-multi-county-bridge-grant-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487240-a1bf4ae92ce098ac5cf5fdf02fa9f13a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150038&Signature=l6r~-nldLwFcDmIq7E9o918rDr074EsI8HJy7KyfMl-vU0mTR005SjhZYBpiAkHHV6mjKTBYxBxsd2IJWbx1TWIRoiO9AKkdUn3zY0VdxLXzs2Xqc9BdV0K14VcjoUUqMYmnBBKUCxz5gQin0vjXZBKZwZ28PjMNZ37QWndq0QD7rlfr-358kzQBMeuwn1vvFqYKa2k241rCdu0sHzJKvX4JptfP4hdf8uUh81Qs8KjjPpqdE6HW6LqrwtAcwN-C7BXGZ4W5WczuqBnZuQKbMAweCx7s~wzPCT4Xttnhc6JKlXt9utiSUAprNcWx4Jbeu3CHXwGrRF7~olK-VqapeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners authorized the chair on Sept. 8 to sign an interlocal agreement allowing Lincoln County to participate in a bundled Bridge Improvement Program (BIP) application led by Saline County.

Jason Schultz, highway superintendent, said the bundled application includes nine counties and 12 bridges; Lincoln County has three bridges included in the bundle. He told the board the application process is all-or-nothing (the bundle is evaluated as a whole) and that a larger, multi-county bundle can improve competitiveness and contractor interest at letting.

Commissioners asked about project timing and learned funding decisions are expected in November; design and construction timing would follow later. Commissioners also asked whether the county would receive partial awards; staff said the program treats the bundled application as essentially all-or-nothing for this round.

The motion authorizing the chair to sign the interlocal passed by roll call. Staff said letters of support and requests for local cooperation may be coming soon as Saline County assembles the application.

Why it matters
The interlocal lets Lincoln County access state bridge funding on a competitive, multi-county application that could accelerate replacement or rehabilitation of county bridges. Given recent county discussion about capital needs for bridges and roads, participating in a bundled application is one avenue to obtain external funding rather than relying solely on local dollars.

Ending
If the application is successful, staff will return with further scope, schedule and funding details for affected bridges.","Commissioners authorized the chair to sign an interlocal agreement with Saline County so Lincoln County can participate in a bundled Bridge Improvement Program application that includes 9 counties and 12 bridges; funding decisions are expected in November.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487244,"Commissioners table North Platte dispatch contract after questions about 5% increase and maintenance costs",483,10956000,11439000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5732145-cf0f8688d8615ee173d3f12c512f45b8&start=10956&end=11439","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5732145-cf0f8688d8615ee173d3f12c512f45b8/thumbnail_10956000.jpg","/articles/6487244/Lincoln-County/Nebraska/Commissioners-table-North-Platte-dispatch-contract-after-questions-about-5-increase-and-maintenance-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487244-19dc9d7848b9ca8ea81e9c27e98cbd28/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150038&Signature=E5K~OY-9sYMwi4Twhz8Bpl9hc5kUg8pTEjNpfe68Z9ZxzO8mGKrP~yljU6iTE9qNK1ecJ3WDGAkW4bwWm5OYU5YVHImxmuUcg25NKIVfuEL6-FUzFPviKA-G0RYGI5OMXPOg9ofcSzX3wbwQWk~4qc-MANRd05cjefWxAHYS2SgIE-eyft3O2ysr2wIT8OuRPMWutC8HOeHC0RxEY5E0ukBthIdI6OV5y2NmXfV9U2WjO~Of-pC34Rr2P87e-F-phnshixPMV1tDXe~RfDoPZzVwFsm~TOt2JgPiVXvMJABe8rXgcIvXmeNJt1l2FCkq1ngadbw0bOxvw0-0w~4X5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 8 discussed a proposed dispatch services agreement with the City of North Platte for 2025–26 that county staff said would increase Lincoln County's cost by roughly 5 percent compared with last year.

Commissioners asked for a clearer breakdown of costs. The sheriff and county staff explained that the proposed increase covered maintenance and support fees for the city computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and included wage and equipment components; the sheriff's budget memo referenced an almost $1,300 monthly increase likely driven by wages. Commissioners asked whether the increase also covered equipment or capital purchases; staff said the maintenance and support fee is an annual payment that includes CAD maintenance and support.

Several commissioners said they value the dispatching service but wanted more clarity, noting budget pressures across the county. Commissioner (name unspecified during discussion) suggested the law committee and county staff speak with city representatives and the county attorney outside of the public meeting and return with recommended language. The board unanimously agreed to table the item to allow further discussion with city negotiators and to involve the county attorney and sheriff's office in a follow-up conversation.

Why it matters
Dispatch services are a core public-safety function. The agreement's cost increase would affect the sheriff's and county budgets and, by extension, county property-tax request calculations. Commissioners asked the county and city to reconcile the cost breakdown and to return the item for possible approval.

Ending
County leaders said they would attempt to resolve questions outside the public meeting; if not, the item will return to a public meeting for further consideration.","A proposed dispatch services agreement with the City of North Platte that would raise the county's cost by roughly 5% was discussed and tabled so county and city officials can clarify cost components and maintenance/technology charges.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487248,"Region 20 emergency management briefs commissioners, NRAN MOU approved; North Platte agreement tabled",736,2392000,3128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5732145-cf0f8688d8615ee173d3f12c512f45b8&start=2392&end=3128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5732145-cf0f8688d8615ee173d3f12c512f45b8/thumbnail_2392000.jpg","/articles/6487248/Lincoln-County/Nebraska/Region-20-emergency-management-briefs-commissioners-NRAN-MOU-approved-North-Platte-agreement-tabled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487248-f9f73a0931124ea577e8eb9a0d0c3410/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150038&Signature=elWLM66gN~NDadu7vcLQDpk7bje1W9etdhBIpIPBL-7~YlZXi4olhEo~pun50occBUEOWCBdZ5P5Js-XyRlUdVoAhVeCr3YYWnvuaqAFVeCchxvZgVHnnEDwgkuXvBjGwNbxHKMO5p4Vm9vd28fc55gChfLljCSMh4NaOBGfG5gE5xFfh381MNY9mwlpsQK~zkLqe~g5K2N7TtGh2E1NUHthz4yGu0uWSCmWqRulRUFgRhVol9BRtRHr6ybPcOsUYacHuuLnQHJZ1an1MnJ8vTdt9~NfRoO02H6NaHSGnkQr1Ta1nBsFUuEeuGkmC727a6av6RwVaMsEOEeXER1TVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brandon Myers, director for Region 20/51 Emergency Management, gave the county a quarterly update on Sept. 8 that covered grant activity, training, mutual-aid partnerships and recent severe-weather responses.

Myers said the office submitted a 2024 EMPG fourth-quarter request for $6,735.92 and would pass portions of those funds to Dundee and Hitchcock counties. He reported reimbursements from several HAZMAT and SHSP grants this quarter totaling more than $94,000 and said two hazard-mitigation grant projects remain in the FEMA approval pipeline for member counties. Myers also said all three counties’ hazard mitigation plans are up to date and a Dundee County hazard mitigation grant application has been submitted to NEMA.

On training and outreach, Myers described CERT-team activity, psychological first-aid train-the-trainer sessions, and multiple EMS and fire trainings hosted or supported by the regional office. He noted the office staffed the mobile command unit and monitored weather during Nebraska Land Days events and provided support during several severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in the area, including events characterized as EF-3 in the Wellfleet/Dickens area and in western Hitchcock County.

Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding (Resolution No. 2025-21) confirming Lincoln County’s partnership in the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRAN); Myers said the MOU does not obligate the county to contribute funds but confirms equipment placement responsibilities and that the NRAN board will take responsibility for equipment service.

The board discussed an emergency-management agreement with the City of North Platte; county and city attorneys have outstanding edits (including language about siren/tornado responsibilities and where the emergency management director is housed). The commissioners agreed to table that agreement until the draft incorporates the attorney-recommended changes.

Why this matters
The emergency management office oversees regional planning, grant administration and coordination with local agencies on hazard mitigation and incident response. The NRAN MOU establishes interoperability participation that supports radio and communications continuity across jurisdictions.

Ending
Myers said fall will be busy due to drying vegetation and increased fire risk; commissioners thanked him and urged continued public messaging on fire safety.","Director Brandon Myers presented the quarterly emergency management report covering grant reimbursements, hazard mitigation planning, training and recent severe-weather response. Commissioners approved an updated NRAN MOU and tabled a North Platte emergency-management agreement for further edits.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6487253,"Financial advisor outlines bond scenarios as commissioners weigh sinking fund and budget cuts",1034,1016000,2050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5732145-cf0f8688d8615ee173d3f12c512f45b8&start=1016&end=2050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5732145-cf0f8688d8615ee173d3f12c512f45b8/thumbnail_1016000.jpg","/articles/6487253/Lincoln-County/Nebraska/Financial-advisor-outlines-bond-scenarios-as-commissioners-weigh-sinking-fund-and-budget-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487253-ce8628824e138ab252c35c7fbe068428/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150038&Signature=c3Jd5FPkuYJ6BXAlFIkx2Ya0fD043cdE91iiEJAt6lWSPKgZ-YBFWEm52TT63-znZ7UNZ2bwmXYo3nMkl-jCSgjxJ1YOiblli2PdFs~zqoY0OuxRFrx1CQdKUCmOEOqN1fSt1J12I90u6hRVasiT5JyNd~4MnIevTERSLLikRJvAVLp6~SD98f-8xJStnA7VYkKVFSXorfRnkWcn20tj7DTh6uU1IWm6ylH2KFIbQKtI~PSfehNt9jRp-B-TLXZXc7QRZMBxyzFCNBdFzlIm8Wdrpv7BkIiAHBAABWDREoDNN3XjBPLLKK~CNnKl15hNyuqGE1zwbjlRn1PBP5d-Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Paul Grigor of DA Davidson presented hypothetical bond scenarios to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 8, showing trade-offs between issuing a series of short-term, one-year bonds and issuing a larger, multi-year bond the county could draw on over several years.

Grigor told the board the county could use an initial model with $6 million in borrowing as an example. One scenario outlined issuing $2 million annually in one-year bonds that would be paid off the following year; an alternate scenario showed a single $6 million issue amortized over three, five or seven years. Grigor said both approaches are feasible but carry different risks and interest-cost profiles. He noted IRS rules for tax-exempt bond proceeds expect the money to be spent within three years and said that longer amortization raises total interest costs. He also said local governments generally can access capital markets and that the market at the time of sale will determine the interest cost.

Commissioners asked for pros and cons. Grigor said annual one-year issues are “legal” but unusual and carry the risk — albeit small — of changed market access in the future. He said a larger issue gives the county flexibility to issue bonds in one or more series (one sale or several sales over 1–3 years) if the resolution authorizes aggregate principal and not-to-exceed parameters. Grigor suggested a not-to-exceed resolution allowing multiple series would preserve flexibility for timing and market conditions.

Board discussion touched on timing, project useful life, and how bond proceeds would interact with the county’s property-tax request. Commissioners asked about interest rates; Grigor said municipal borrowing costs in examples were in the low-to-mid 4% range for five-year financings (example: a 40-million sale projected at ~4% borrowing cost in his example). He and commissioners discussed refinancing and prepayment options if rates decline.

Direction
Commissioners asked staff (Becky and others) to work with Grigor and the county attorney to draft a broad bond authorization—one with parameters that would allow issuance in multiple series and not obligate the county to borrow. Becky and Grigor will refine scenarios and report back to the board prior to final decisions. The board signaled interest in giving staff flexibility on resolution language so final amounts, timing and amortization can be adjusted before any sale to market.

Why it matters
Bonding is being considered because the county faces capital maintenance needs for roads and bridges and simultaneous budget pressures that limit the county’s ability to fund large projects from operating revenues. A sinking fund resolution adopted at the meeting creates a legal vehicle to hold or manage proceeds or payments tied to future debt decisions.

Ending
Staff will return with a draft bond resolution that establishes not-to-exceed limits and allows the county to issue bonds in one or more series, plus follow-up cost estimates for alternative amortization schedules.","DA Davidson presented multiple hypothetical bond structures — annual one-year sales versus larger multi‑year sales — as the board considered a newly created sinking fund and budget pressures, with commissioners asking staff to draft a broad bond resolution for flexibility.","actionData","errors"]

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