Board agrees to proposed SRS split: 85% Title I, 8% Title II, 7% Title III; staff to broaden outreach for Title III projects
July 14, 2026 | Klamath County, Oregon
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County staff and commissioners on July 14 discussed options for allocating Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds and agreed to a proposed split to reflect Klamath County's strong Forest Service presence.
Vickie Noel outlined spending challenges tied to Title III funds because federal rules require projects on federal land, limiting eligible applications. The Board agreed in principle to allocate 85% of SRS funds to Title I (BLM), 8% to Title II and 7% to Title III and discussed opening additional Title III application cycles and stepping up outreach to generate eligible projects such as firewise community measures and search‑and‑rescue equipment purchases.
Commissioners noted potential changes to SRS calculations if O&C lands are removed from consideration, which could affect future funding. The record shows agreement on the allocation framework and direction to modify application cycles to increase participation; no formal ordinance or appropriation vote was recorded in the minutes excerpt provided.
Vickie Noel outlined spending challenges tied to Title III funds because federal rules require projects on federal land, limiting eligible applications. The Board agreed in principle to allocate 85% of SRS funds to Title I (BLM), 8% to Title II and 7% to Title III and discussed opening additional Title III application cycles and stepping up outreach to generate eligible projects such as firewise community measures and search‑and‑rescue equipment purchases.
Commissioners noted potential changes to SRS calculations if O&C lands are removed from consideration, which could affect future funding. The record shows agreement on the allocation framework and direction to modify application cycles to increase participation; no formal ordinance or appropriation vote was recorded in the minutes excerpt provided.
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