7/28/26 Board of County Commissioners: Business Meeting

The Kootenai County Idaho Board of County Commissioners held a business meeting on July 28, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The board approved the bid award to Summit Food Services LLC for food service at the Juvenile Detention Center for fiscal year 2027. They also approved two grant amendments related to Federal Transit Administration funds, including one amendment allowing the county to include indirect costs up to 15% for eligible operations expenses, totaling $345,636, and another amendment deobligating $414,239 in funds to facilitate grant closeout and future awards. Additionally, the board rejected bids for tax deed parcels that were not contiguous to existing property owners, following recommendations from community development and the treasurer's office. Lastly, the board approved a contract with Grineer Marketing for community outreach services to develop a landing page and marketing materials for the Aquifer Protection District, with discussions highlighting the need for public awareness and cost considerations for future phases of the campaign.