Board of County Commissioners' Meeting - July 23, 2026

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 23, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved multiple contracts and amendments, including a $26,820 intergovernmental agreement for law enforcement services at the county fairgrounds, a $500,000 amendment for regional tourism plan implementation, a $169,000 contract for state legislative lobbying services, and a $60,000 amendment for security enhancements with Mythics. Additionally, the board approved various grant applications and agreements related to disaster management, transportation safety, waste reduction, Medicaid reimbursement, substance use disorder outreach, and recovery campus development, with funding primarily from federal and state sources and no county general funds involved. The board also approved a disposition agreement for the sale of agency property at $230,000. A significant discussion focused on the selection of the Secure Rural Schools payment methodology, where the board voted unanimously to elect payments based on timber receipts, potentially increasing county revenue by approximately $1.4 million annually compared to the guaranteed Secure Rural Schools funding. The meeting also addressed personnel policy amendments and included public testimony on neighborhood impacts from construction and development. Overall, the meeting featured key procurement decisions, budget allocations, and policy updates affecting county operations and funding.