Commissioners approve Secure Rural Schools allocation consistent with historic distribution

Jul 23, 2026

The board approved the county's election and allocation method for Secure Rural Schools payments, continuing a historical distribution (budgeted at $160,000) used for search-and-rescue and similar activities.

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County staff presented the required election and allocation choice for Secure Rural Schools payments (payments in lieu of taxes) and recommended continuing the distribution approach used historically to fund activities such as search-and-rescue. Staff said the county budget currently anticipates $160,000 from these funds.

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