Gila County BOS Meeting

The Gila County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 17, 2026, which included multiple procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a request for proposal (RFP 2026-006) for lead hazard reduction and healthy homes services funded by a $4.8 million lead abatement grant. The board also approved contracts such as an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Payson for centralized management of the Gila 911 network, amendments to Department of Public Safety contracts for local border support grants, and a service agreement with C&M Communications for encrypted digital radio licensing fees totaling up to $83,114.16. Additionally, the board approved an independent contractor agreement with Arizona Community Action Association (Wildfire) for $181,244 to administer utility assistance programs. Several budget approvals were made, including the tentative budgets for the Gila County Library District ($2,938,979), Flood Control District ($744,361), Street Lighting Improvement Districts, and the overall Gila County tentative budget totaling $217,149,784. The budget discussions highlighted flood recovery projects, salary plan options with proposed raises funded through budget savings rather than tax increases, and ongoing efforts to maintain fiscal responsibility. The board also discussed easement agreements for flood damage repair projects and approved salary increases for constables in Payson and Globe precincts. Public comments and updates on flood recovery projects and legislative advocacy efforts were also part of the meeting. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget allocations, contract approvals, and strategic planning for county services and infrastructure projects.