Treasurer recommends ratifying CRISI rail grant; staff say no shortfall expected

Feb 3, 2026

Treasurer Melanie Lasley recommended ratifying a CRISI rail grant (Grant #69A36526421450CRSOR), saying railroad staff furloughed during funding delays have returned and the delay should not cause a county shortfall; action/consideration was deferred to Regular Session.

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Treasurer Melanie Lasley asked the board to ratify acceptance of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant funds (Grant #69A36526421450CRSOR). Lasley said the railroad had laid off staff during the funding delay but staff had returned after the county signed the grant; she told commissioners the delay "should not cause any shortfall to the County."

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