Board of County Commissioners' Meeting - June 25, 2026

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 25, 2026, which included extensive public communication and multiple procurement-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of amendments to the county code on short-term rentals, increasing fees to generate approximately $558,100 to support enforcement, and adoption of related fines and fees. The board approved a contract with HDR Engineering valued at $290,501.87 for the Regional Freight ITS Phase 2B project, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and county road funds. They also approved a public improvement contract with Troy Bowman for $203,500 for ADA sidewalk and ramp improvements, funded by Community Development Block Grants and Housing Authority funds. Additionally, a $2.5 million contract with Horner Enterprises for biosolids hauling services over five years was approved, funded by Water Environment Services sanitary sewer operating funds. The board approved a resolution to declare public necessity and authorize negotiations for right-of-way acquisition for the Stafford 65th Ellingson Roundabout project, valued at $12,805,240, funded by community road funds, system development charges, and partner jurisdictions. Several personal services contracts related to housing, outreach, and juvenile treatment services were also approved, with funding primarily from state and regional sources. The meeting included discussion on transportation infrastructure challenges, funding constraints, and the balance between safety improvements and community impacts. The board emphasized ongoing refinement of policies such as short-term rental regulations and committed to continued public engagement and incremental improvements.