Committee Meeting | Ways & Means - July 21, 2026

The Wayne County Commission Committee on Ways and Means held a meeting on July 21, 2026, primarily focused on budgetary and administrative matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a comprehensive two-year executive budget and appropriations ordinance for fiscal years 2026-2028. The commission also approved the reappointment of Scott as the Director of Assessment and Equalization, noting a salary increase effective October 1, 2026, from $162,342 to approximately $182,000. Scott detailed the department's use of an outside appraisal company, Quality Equalization Services, to supplement county staff for property assessment functions, highlighting a cost-conscious contracting approach. Additional budget adjustments were approved related to certifying revenue and reallocating expenditures across various county funds, including the central services fund and county road fund. No new contracts or RFPs were specifically mentioned, but the discussion underscored ongoing vendor relationships and budget allocations affecting procurement activities.