Gila County BOS Meeting

The Gila County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on June 23, 2026, which included convening as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a three-year agreement for e-rate services with Yavapai County at $5,000 per year to support library and school district internet services. The board also approved a $20,000 economic development grant to the Northern Gila County Fair to support the annual event. A significant portion of the meeting focused on reviewing and discussing the county's procurement policy for contracts under $50,000, emphasizing transparency, departmental involvement, and improved oversight, especially for consulting contracts. Updates were provided on multiple flood recovery projects totaling approximately $42.7 million, with $31.8 million expected from reimbursements and grants, including $6.5 million recently secured from the state and DIFM, reducing the county's bonding needs. The board ratified an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for electronic data services used for CDL driver record checks. Additionally, discussions addressed potential updates to the county's open outdoor fire ordinance to better align with forest service restrictions and improve fire safety. The meeting concluded with updates on facilities improvements and employee training initiatives.