20260728 Regular Board Meeting

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting on July 28, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and policy matters. Key procurement actions included approval of an amendment to the Department of Public Safety contract extending it through June 30, 2027, and awarding a five-year contract to HW Lochner, Inc. for on-call airport engineering services at Bisbee Douglas International Airport and Cochise County Airport. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation for a $2.47 million project to extend the Newman Trail bike path, with a local match of $133,466. Additionally, the board approved workforce development agreements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for the period 2026-2029, supporting job training and employment services in the region. Policy discussions included adopting an anti-blight public nuisance abatement ordinance and amending hearing officer bylaws to streamline enforcement processes. The board also ratified direction for the county attorney to investigate whether the Arizona Attorney General exceeded her authority in recent county-related matters, a topic that generated significant public comment. Other items included approval of property tax exemption applications for disabled veterans and adoption of a county housing strategy plan. The meeting reflected a focus on infrastructure projects, workforce development, and local governance issues impacting economic development and community welfare.