Riley County approves WIC facility agreement with Fort Riley; staff warn of sizable grant shortfall and approve EMS job changes
May 18, 2026
Commissioners approved a memorandum of agreement allowing Riley County WIC clinic use of Fort Riley facilities and approved updates to EMS division chief and deputy chief job descriptions; county budget staff said WIC requested $1,332,984 but recent allocations total $997,877, meaning county subsidy for operations in 2027 is likely.
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Riley County commissioners on May 18 approved a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Riley to allow the county WIC program use of Fort Riley facilities and agreed to updated EMS leadership position descriptions. County budget staff also warned the board that WIC grant funding is likely to be insufficient, creating a probable county subsidy need for 2027.
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