05/27/2026 - Board of Commissioners - Wednesday Meeting

The Dashes County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 27, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on grant applications for federal transportation funding programs. County Engineer Cody Smith presented detailed proposals for the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, seeking board approval for submitting multiple grant applications. The FLAP projects include paving and rehabilitation of several county roads adjacent to federal lands, with estimated costs ranging from $1 million to $5 million per project, and total federal funding anticipated at 100%. The SS4A application targets low-cost safety improvements at 14 high-injury network locations, with a total project cost of approximately $5.9 million and an 80% federal funding share. The board approved the submission of these grant applications. Additionally, the board approved a resolution transferring appropriations within the Sun River Service District to fund enhanced ballistic vests for an officer joining the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team. Minor modifications to the county's investment policy were unanimously approved, and the county treasurer provided an economic and treasury report highlighting current financial conditions and fund balances. No other procurement actions or contract awards were discussed during the meeting.