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Nemaha County directs ARPA money to local rescue squads and emergency equipment
Summary
The board allocated ARPA funds to local emergency services, approving $150,000 to Nemaha Rescue Squad for a replacement rescue unit and $50,000 each to Auburn, Peru and Johnson rescue squads for equipment.
Nemaha County commissioners set aside portions of American Rescue Plan Act funds for emergency services across the county. At the June 8 session the board designated $150,000 for Nemaha Rescue Squad to be used toward replacement of a rescue unit; Auburn, Peru and Johnson rescue squads were each allocated $50,000 for equipment purchases. The motions were recorded as part of the county’s ARPA decisions and passed by roll-call votes (one commissioner abstained on the Nemaha Rescue Squad allocation).
Board minutes show the allocations were discussed in the context of a broader ARPA spending plan; commissioners said funds would be earmarked for capital needs that improve emergency response. The clerk’s record lists the approved amounts and the intended uses as recorded at the meeting; specific procurement or reimbursement instructions were to follow as squads presented detailed requests.
