Lincoln County Treasurer says $3.1 million LATCF award could fund tax‑generating projects

Lincoln County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield told the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners on Oct. 4 that the county qualifies for a Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds (LATCF) award of $3.1 million and discussed how that money and Exxon impact tax receipts might be handled.

Greenfield recommended the county consider focusing LATCF funds on projects that will create additional property tax revenue. He also raised administrative-fee questions tied to an existing EPA grant and flagged coordination needs for grant administration. The commissioners did not adopt a formal allocation decision at the meeting; Greenfield presented the award and outlined options for use.

Vice‑Chairman Jerry Harmon and Treasurer Greenfield discussed the need to coordinate with state and federal grant rules before committing funds. The meeting minutes note Greenfield’s recommendation that the county prioritize investments that expand the tax base but do not record a final vote or formal direction to staff on specific projects.

The board’s agenda also included a separate update from County Engineer Amy Butler on Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding: Butler said the county requested $200,000 and received $150,000 for an unspecified project.

Next steps: the treasurer’s presentation put the LATCF award on the board’s radar for future budgeting and project selection. The transcript records discussion of options but does not record a binding allocation or a timeline for a final decision.