Crawford County Commission
Week of June 7, 2026
Commission approves $25,000 to save public transit route
Soil conservation district secures $35,000 for 2027 budget
Storm siren grant delayed; county seeks backup plan for expiring ARPA funds
New FEMA flood plain maps to take effect in November 2026
Commission sets public hearing to vacate street and alley in Dunkirk
County reminds residents of free dump day amid illegal dumping rise
Commission approves $25,000 to save public transit route
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The county commission approved a $25,000 allocation from its operating reserve to help fund a SEK-CAP public transportation route. SEK-CAP Community Engagement Coordinator Casey Brown told the commission the transit service faced further reductions to a single route running a day and a half per week without additional local matching funds. The $25,000, combined with existing elderly account funds, will secure a $95,000 state and federal match to maintain one full-time, door-to-door route through June 30, 2027.
Soil conservation district secures $35,000 for 2027 budget
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The commission approved a $35,000 funding request for the Crawford County Conservation District's 2027 budget. District Manager Danielle Holzwarth reported the agency recently hired a new employee and will use existing reserves alongside the county appropriation to cover operations. The county's funding ensures the district will receive a 2-to-1 state match maxing out at $50,000, which Holzwarth said is crucial for maintaining local conservation services following a recent retirement.
Storm siren grant delayed; county seeks backup plan for expiring ARPA funds
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A pending Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to upgrade storm sirens is facing delays, prompting the county to seek a backup plan for expiring American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Crawford County Communications Director Tim Mikrut, advising on the multi-community project, warned against altering the current grant application to spend $40,000 in ARPA money, noting it could jeopardize the entire project. The commission directed that an area outside the grant's scope be identified to purchase and install a standalone siren using the ARPA funds before they expire.
New FEMA flood plain maps to take effect in November 2026
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — New Federal Emergency Management Agency flood plain maps for the county will officially take effect Nov. 27, 2026. The 90-day appeal period has ended with no appeals filed, though it was noted during the meeting that there was previous confusion among residents regarding the deadline. The county will be required to amend its current regulations to adopt the updated flood maps and a comprehensive list of map amendments dating back to 2007.
Commission sets public hearing to vacate street and alley in Dunkirk
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The commission approved a notice of intent to vacate Ninth Street and an adjacent alley in the Dunkirk area to allow a new property owner to expand a building site. The requested vacation covers a platted but undeveloped area spanning 2.5 acres near a former commercial site. A public hearing on the proposed vacation is scheduled for June 30.
County reminds residents of free dump day amid illegal dumping rise
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — In response to a recent increase in illegal roadside dumping, the county issued a reminder that all residents are entitled to one free dump day per month at the Crawford County Landfill. Residents must secure and tarp their loads and provide their license plate number at the facility. Officials emphasized that utilizing the free service prevents the county from having to dispatch road crews to clean up discarded items, such as couches, left on public roadways.
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