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Keith County approves $84,465 juvenile diversion grant application
Summary
The board approved Keith County's FY2027 community‑based juvenile services aid application requesting $84,465 (to be advanced from the inheritance fund and reimbursed), making the county the lead among a nine‑county diversion program.
The Keith County Board approved the county’s FY2027 Community‑Based Juvenile Services Aid application — the diversion grant that supports Southwest area juvenile services — authorizing a request for $84,465. The funding request was presented to commissioners as part of the nine‑county Southwest Araska Juvenile Services program; the regional allocation cap is $92,000.
A county representative told the board the package includes reimbursements for personnel in participating counties and expanded training availability. Commissioner Irvin moved to approve the application for $84,465 and to advance the amount from the inheritance fund with the understanding the state would reimburse the inheritance; Schroeder seconded the motion. A roll‑call vote recorded unanimous approval.
Commissioners emphasized prudence in budgeting and acknowledged that earlier years had returned unused grant funds; they noted the importance of using the full allocation to avoid program reductions. The board directed staff to file the application and proceed with state submittal procedures.
