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Pawnee County Board approves Highway Safety Grant through UNL Extension

(KLZA)-- Pawnee City Development Corporation representative Josie Friedly met with County Commissioners Wednesday to discuss a Highway Safety Grant through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office.

Following discussion, the Board voted unanimously to partner with UNL for a reimbursable safety study grant in an amount of up to $1.5 million with funds coming out of Inheritance Tax and reimbursement going directly back into the Inheritance Tax fund.

Safety Committee member Emily Sisco met with the Board to discuss a quote for an intercom system. A motion to approve the intercom system was defeated unanimously with Commissioners Lavon Heidemann, Jan Lang and Ron Seitz voting against the proposal.

Following a meeting with Kay Wissman with Southeast Nebraska Community Action, the Board approved a transit rate increase of 50-cents for in town rides and a $1 increase for out-of-town rides.


 

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