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Seward County keeps $5 permit fee for responder red lights and approves printing emergency guides
Summary
The board agreed to maintain a $5 charge for new vehicle-specific red-light permits for emergency responders, left renewals free, and authorized printing of an emergency-preparedness guide (estimated $8–$9 per copy, minimum 100) funded by Emergency Management grant monies.
Seward County commissioners on March 17 decided to leave in place a $5 fee for new vehicle-specific red-light permits issued by the Sheriff’s Office and approved printing an emergency-preparedness guide using Emergency Management grant funds.
Emergency Manager Megan Eckles and Captain Borges of the Sheriff’s Office told the board that red-light permits are vehicle-specific; because some responders obtain multiple permits, the Sheriff’s Office charges $5 for new permits to recoup material costs while renewals remain free. Chairperson Misty Ahmic said a constituent had asked whether Emergency Management grant funds could cover the fee. After discussion, the board opted to retain the current fee structure.
Eckles also presented an emergency-preparedness guide that can be distributed at the upcoming Emergency Preparedness event and posted online. She said printing costs are estimated at $8–$9 per copy with a 100-copy minimum and that the Emergency Management grant can cover the expense. Commissioners approved printing and the plan to provide a website link and QR code for the guide.
What it means: The decision keeps a modest cost on new permit applications while using grant funds to expand public emergency-preparedness materials. No changes to permit-renewal charges were approved.
