Polk County 10/28/2026 Wednesday BOC Meeting

At its October 28, 2026 meeting, the Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, October 21 minutes, and consent calendar; no procurement-related vote was reported. During a presentation, Catholic Community Services described its Polk County programs and potential for future affordable-housing expansion, subject to county interest and funding. The presenter said the organization’s 120-unit South Salem development has a funding model of about $42 million, compared with approximately $25 million for land acquisition and construction, with financing including Oregon Housing and Community Services funds, low-income housing tax credits, and private activity bonds. No new county contract or funding commitment was made during the presentation.

A commissioner reported that the bid for the Center Street east-end project had been reissued after concerns raised by bidding companies and was accepted at $91 million; the project is expected to move forward. The transcript does not identify the selected vendor or a contract number. The board adjourned without an executive session.