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Ellis County allocates special alcohol funds to Historical Society
Summary
Commissioners approved $8,540 in special alcohol funds to the Ellis County Historical Society, citing statutory allocation rules (KSA 79‑41a04) and historical practice of using parks funding for the society where no parks exist.
The Board of Ellis County Commissioners approved the annual special alcohol fund allocation to the Ellis County Historical Society as budgeted for 2026.
Amanda Rupp, executive director of the Ellis County Historical Society, explained how local distributions under state law are applied and noted that, because Ellis County has no parks, the portion otherwise earmarked for parks has historically been transferred to the society. The minutes state, "Per KSA 79-41a04 these funds are to be allocated in a certain fashion," and list the budgeted amount for 2026 as $8,540. Commissioner Nathan Leiker moved to approve the special alcohol funds to the Ellis County Historical Society; Commissioner Michael Berges seconded and the motion passed by voice vote 3–0.
The action follows earlier practice recorded in county minutes; no alternate allocations or objections were recorded at the meeting.
