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Board elects Secure Rural Schools funding, allocates 85% to Title I, 8% to Title II, 7% to Title III
Summary
Legal Counsel and commissioners discussed relative stability of SRS funding versus timber‑receipt formulas and the board voted 3‑0 to elect SRS funding with an allocation of 85% to Title I, 8% to Title II, and 7% to Title III—placing the maximum allowable share in Title III to support wildfire prevention and emergency services.
Legal Counsel reviewed the annual election between the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding option and the traditional 1908 Act timber‑receipt formula, outlining each program’s purposes and the allowable allocations among the titles. He noted Title III is capped at seven percent and Title I may receive between 80 and 85 percent.
Commissioners discussed federal timber activity and litigation risks that could delay harvesting and concluded SRS offered more predictable funding under current conditions. The Board then voted to elect SRS funding and to allocate 85 percent to Title I, 8 percent to Title II, and 7 percent to Title III.
Commissioners emphasized directing the maximum legally permissible amount to Title III given current wildfire risks and the needs of Emergency Management and Firewise programs. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call.
