Board of Supervisors Meeting - 07/21/2026

The County of Tulare Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement activities involved public hearings and approvals for placing delinquent water and sewer service fees on the 2026-27 tax rolls for multiple county service areas and the East Orosi Community Services District, with delinquent accounts totaling nearly $94,000. The board also received a detailed presentation and approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 through 2030-31 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes approximately $87.1 million in projects addressing county infrastructure needs, funded through a combination of general funds, departmental reserves, grants, and the Millennium Capital Project Fund. Additionally, the board approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Parks Improvement Plan, allocating about $3.5 million for ongoing and new park projects focused on infrastructure upgrades and visitor experience enhancements. Other procurement-related items included salary approval for an interim agricultural commissioner and recognition of completed projects funded by tobacco settlement proceeds. The meeting also featured retirements of key county personnel and public comments on various community issues.