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County department heads warn potential federal funding freezes could hit parks, health and aging services
Summary
Parks, health and aging department heads told commissioners on Feb. 11 that several federal and state grants used for fisheries, immunizations, WIC, RSVP and transportation could be delayed or frozen; commissioners were told to expect budget challenges and potential service adjustments.
Department heads told the Harvey County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 11 that several federal and state funding streams that support parks, public health and aging services could be delayed or reduced, and that the county should prepare for budget impacts.
Cass Miller, Harvey County Parks, said the Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP), a state‑administered, federally funded matching program, totaled $45,978.17 for the county and that the state had warned of a possible freeze. Miller said the grant covers shoreline maintenance, dock maintenance and janitorial supplies tied to fisheries but does not cover the annual fish‑stocking budget; the parks department’s planned…
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