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Commissioners approve SLFRF/ARPA agreements for nonprofits and fire agencies including funding for local training equipment

Knox County Board of Commissioners · March 19, 2024
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Summary

The commission moved forward multiple SLFRF agreements to nonprofits and approved funding recommendations from the county's fire & technical rescue committee that include a Karnes training tower and vehicle purchases to support county fire services.

Knox County commissioners approved agreements on Monday allocating state and local fiscal recovery funds (SLFRF/ARPA) for nonprofit organizations and fire-rescue equipment based on committee recommendations.

Jenny Holden, representing Knox County Grants and Community Development, said the county's nonprofit grant program from its ARPA plan includes $2.5 million for nonprofit relief and recovery. On Monday commissioners moved forward agreements that included YWCA ($250,000), Central Hispano/East…

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