Gila County BOS Meeting

The Gila County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 29, 2026, where key procurement and infrastructure topics were discussed. The board reviewed and voted on awarding a contract to Rumble Construction Incorporated for the demolition of a metal storage building at the Russell Gulch Landfill, with two options considered: full demolition at approximately $4.79 million or dismantling at about $4.80 million. The board chose the full demolition option despite a small cost difference, citing engineering reports that the building had reached the end of its useful life. Funding for this project will come from landfill savings and contingency funds, exceeding the original $2.8 million budget. Additionally, the board received a presentation from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regarding nitrogen contamination in groundwater in the East Verde Estates area, discussing potential designation as a nitrogen management area to address septic system impacts. The meeting also included updates on FEMA floodplain mapping efforts, communication challenges within county departments, and discussions about scheduling work sessions to improve oversight of county projects. No new contracts beyond the landfill demolition were awarded during this meeting, but several policy and procedural issues related to county operations and infrastructure management were addressed.