Johnson County Approves Applying for COVID-19 Funding

Johnson County’s Commissioners have approved a Resolution that will allow the county to apply for federal funding to help the county with expenses associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.

Commission Chairman Bill Novotny explained that the Resolution allows for applying for Federal CARES Act funding to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB).

Novotny explains what reimbursement the county is applying for.

The total amount the county will be applying for is just under $1.8 million.

The SLIB is expected to take action on the grant applications at their August meeting.