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Union County elects Secure Rural Schools payment, allocates funds for roads and federal-land projects
Summary
The board authorized Union County to elect Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for FY 2026-27 and set Title allocations at 85% for roads and schools, 8% for federal land projects and 7% for wildfire/SAR and broadband activities.
Administrative Officer Shelley Burgess presented Union County's Secure Rural Schools (SRS) election options and recommended allocations for Titles I—6III. Burgess said the estimated SRS payment for FY 2026-27 is $802,203, while the alternative 25% seven-year rolling average payment would be $144,359. She explained Title I (roads and schools) is typically funded at 85%, Title II (special projects on federal lands) at 8%, and Title III (wildfire protection, search-and-rescue, broadband, emergency services) at 7%.
Commissioner Paul Anderes encouraged continued lobbying for SRS and PILT funding and noted the program's federal timeline; Commissioner Jake Seavert said "it makes sense to fund the roads and schools at the highest level possible." The board authorized submission of Union County's SRS election at 85% for Title I, 8% for Title II and 7% for Title III; the motion passed unanimously.
Shelley Burgess also noted previous projects funded through related programs and that Resource Advisory Council (RAC) applications remain open for community members interested in participating.
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