Who and Where We Are
The History. Grant County was part of the Cherokee Outlet until opened
for settlement in the “Land Run of 1893”. It was first known as “L” County,
and a little later organized as Grant” County. The County Seat was originally
at Pond Creek and later moved to Medford.
The Numbers. The population of Grant County in 2000 was 5,144 according to the U.S. Census. There are 1,007 square miles containing 1,779.2 road inventory miles. District 2 maintains 682 of these miles. Additionally,Grant County has 476 inventory bridges, of which District 2 is responsible for 162.
The Location. Grant County District 2 is composed of roughly the eastern
one-third (1/3) of Grant County, approximately bordered by U.S. Highway 81 and M & M Road (south of Medford) on the west side, Garfield County on the South, Kay County on the east, and Kansas on the northern border. Towns and areas of communities included are eastern Renfrow Community, Medford, Deer Creek, and Lamont. Highways are U.S 81, U.S. 60, State Highways 74 and 11.
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What We Do
As a branch of local government, Grant County District 2 is dedicated to operating efficiently and providing all segments of the population with the services they need and desire. In rural areas, people often associate county commissioners with road and bridge maintenance. While this is a very important duty of county commissioners, it is important for citizens to realize county commisioners exercise many administrative powers given to them by the Oklahoma Statutes and the Oklahoma Constitution.
| Duties and Powers of County Commissioners: |
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The governing body of the courthouse |
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Exercise direct control over the county highway system |
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Audit the accounts of all officers handling county money |
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Make general financial plans for the county, including the county budget |
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Audit and approve claims against the county |
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Issue calls for bond elections and other special elections |
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Approve the county payroll |
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Approve bids for major purchases or construction projects |
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Develop personnel policies for the county |
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Responsible for appointments to various county boards and positions |
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Organize solid waste management districts |
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Selling or purchasing public land or buildings for the county |
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Responsible for improving efficiency of county government |
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Road and Bridge Funding Sources
Funding for maintenance for District 2's roads and bridges, like all roads and bridges in Oklahoma, is administered through several agencies.
| FUNDING ADMINISTERED BY THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) |
| 1. STATE FUNDS |
County Equipment Revolving Fund |
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Administered by the County Advisory Board, CAB |
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Averages $4.5 million/year |
| Industrial and Lake Access Funds |
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$1.5 million in each per year |
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Contact: Roger Chambers (405) 521-2329. |
| County Bridge and Road Improvement Funds (CBRIF) |
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Averages $15.5 million/year |
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Force Account Projects |
| 2. FEDERAL FUNDS - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) |
| Bridge Replacement (BR) & Bridge Rehabilitation (BH) funds |
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Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (Structures 20 feet or longer): $17.5 million/year |
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Extraordinary Bridge Program: $2 million (funded in odd numbered years) |
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Safety Bridge Inspection Program: $2.5 million (funded in even numbered years) |
Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds |
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Surface Transportation Program (Road projects, grade, drain and surface on county major collectors): $6 million/year |
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Low Water Crossings Replaced with a Bridge |
Emergency Relief (ER) Funds |
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Disaster funding on Major Collectors |
| FUNDING ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNTIES |
| Fuel taxes,gross production, motor vehicle collections disbursed by Tax Commission. |
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Averages $200 million/year |
| Sales taxes for roads and bridges |
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In FY 2001, 22 counties generated $20 million |
| FUNDING ADMINISTERED BY TRIBES |
| 1. FEDERAL FUNDS - Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) |
| Indian Reservation and Road (IRR) Funds |
| FUNDING ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) |
| 1. Disaster funds for Minor Collectors and Local Roads |
| FUNDING ADMINISTERED BY THE SUBSTATE PLANNING DISTRICTS |
1. Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) |
| 2. Other Grants |
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