Commissioners' Administrative Public Meeting July 07, 2026

The Missoula County Commissioners held an administrative public meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. The board considered and approved authorization for the chair to sign a $500,000 contract with the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to support a septic system replacement program for low-to-moderate income homeowners. Additionally, there was discussion about an amended contract extension for professional development services with Jeremy Smith for an additional fiscal year. The meeting also included a review of proposed sweeping changes to the federal uniform grant guidance (2 CFR 200), which could significantly impact how the county manages federal grants, including increased discretionary termination risks. The board considered submitting a letter of comment opposing these changes to the Office of Management and Budget. No votes on litigation matters were taken, but the board acknowledged a lawsuit service related to a detainee's claim against the county.