BOCC Meeting 7.7.26

The Park County Wyoming Commissioners held a meeting on July 7, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a resolution to increase solid waste disposal fees at county landfills, with contract customers' tipping fees raised to $71.22 per ton and $80 per ton for the general public, reflecting inflation and operational costs. The commissioners approved submitting grant applications for the Clean Air Program (CMAC) and a $4 million bridge investment program for the Bitter Creek Bridge, with a county match capped at $800,000. They also approved releasing retention funds held for the Gro House Park County Library project after resolution of HVAC issues. Budget discussions focused on employee compensation adjustments, including cost-of-living increases and step raises, victim witness program funding, and special purpose excise tax propositions totaling approximately $19.3 million for community projects such as the Cody auditorium renovation, senior center construction, and municipal facility improvements. The board tabled a contract with the Wyoming Department of Health pending clarification on cybersecurity provisions and discussed on-call pay policies for county employees. Additionally, fire restrictions were approved, and the commissioners reviewed mineral tax revenue impacts on reserves. Several motions were passed related to funding approvals, grant submissions, and budget planning, with emphasis on maintaining fiscal responsibility and community service continuity.