Scott County Board of Commissioners July 21st, 2026

The Scott County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved multiple resolutions, including adopting the Scott County solid waste management plan and authorizing agreements related to school-linked mental health services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Scott County Delivers program, specifically the transformational homes initiative aimed at providing housing and supportive services for justice-involved and homeless individuals. The program, funded initially by ARPA and state grants, demonstrated positive outcomes in reducing recidivism and jail bed days, with discussions on cost-effectiveness and future funding through state sales tax dollars. The board also reviewed and approved a comment letter on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's draft resource management report, expressing concerns about potential regulatory implications and the high capital and annual costs estimated in the report. The meeting concluded with a retirement recognition and various commissioner reports. No new contracts or RFPs were directly awarded during this session, but ongoing program funding and budget allocations were key topics.