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Franklin County approves first septic-repair grant application, sets review process for funds
Summary
The Franklin County Commission voted unanimously May 28 to approve the county's first application to use KDHE Local Environmental Protection Program funds to repair a failed septic system at 2199 Shawnee Road and agreed that staff will screen future applicants and bring recommendations to the commission for approval.
The Franklin County Commission voted unanimously May 28 to approve the county's first application to use Local Environmental Protection Program grant money from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to repair a failed individual septic system at 2199 Shawnee Road.
County staff said the state initially awarded $50,000 and later approved an additional $75,000, bringing available assistance to $125,000, but noted the county must expend 80% of the first $50,000 before the state will release the additional $75,000. The funding is income‑based and generally intended for applicants at or below the federal…
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