Gila County BOS Meeting

The Gila County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on January 6, 2026, during which several procurement and contract-related items were discussed and approved. Key actions included the approval of a software-as-a-service agreement with Tyler Technologies for $52,249 to upgrade county systems to a cloud-hosted facility, and an amendment to increase inmate labor hourly rates from $0.50 to $1.50, impacting multiple county departments. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement amendment allowing the Town of Miami to purchase fuel from the county, and awarded a scrap metal recycling contract to SA Recycling LLC for one year. Additionally, an amendment to a professional services contract with Steven B. Smith was approved, increasing compensation to $367,840 for landfill monitoring and permitting services. Other budget amendments included funding for eviction prevention and extending a contract with Community Alliance Consulting LLC with an $80,000 increase. The board also discussed ongoing efforts to appeal FEMA's denial of disaster declaration funding related to flooding, highlighting the county's commitment to managing disaster recovery. Motions for all procurement items were passed unanimously.