The Lincoln County Commissioners approved the renewal of a contract with the Child Advocacy Center at their regular meeting on Oct. 5.
They plan to approve a use tax resolution for the contract at the next meeting. The contract was renewed at the same level as last year -- $243,179. Kayxandra Campbell, a representative from the center, said that from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, they have helped 1,000 children in Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties. About 30 percent of those cases were from Lincoln County.
“When we average what we’re asking, we do it for about $1,007 a child. The national average to, to serve a child that goes through Child Advocacy Center is well over $2,000. And so I try very hard to be very budget friendly,” Campbell said.
The Commissioners also approved the scope of work for the PROTECT grant application.
“The goal is to understand how recurring flooding affects transportation connectivity and emergency access across Lincoln County, and to identify the most vulnerable assets and routes, and develop a prioritized pipeline of projects that position the county for future implementation funding,” said grant writer Amber Adams with WSB.
A county-wide burn ban was extended for another 14 days at the recommendation of several fire chiefs. In a poll, about 11 chiefs wanted to keep the ban in effect with roughly seven requesting it be dropped. Emergency Management Director Charlotte Brown said that even with the rain over the weekend, the county got less than an inch and a majority of it is still in extreme drought conditions.
The main concern was that there is no rain in the immediate forecast. October is also known for higher winds, according to the chiefs.
The Commissioners also approved a grant application from Arlington Fire for a REAP grant and the Sheriff’s Office acceptance of the 2026 Funding Assistance Grant. The office is receiving $300,000 total with $150,000 for equipment and $150,000 for supplies.
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget was also passed. They also approved setting up an account for the DEQ Solid Waste Program grant of $30,000. Other items approved include a donation resolution for the Fair Board from Five Tool Management; a resolution appointing requesting/receiving/inventory officer for the health department; a declaration of surplus for the joint nutrition center, assessor officer and District #2; a resolution for disposing of equipment for the Assessor’s Office and District #2; and an easement with Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company.
They took no action on the Forte Credit Card processing agreement as there are still a few things to work out, nor did they take action on cancelling a Kellpro-hosted website for the county and use a new one, stating they needed more information.
County Clerk Alicia Wagnon presented a new preservation project to the commissioners, but no action was taken either.