Gila County BOS Meeting

The Gila County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on July 23, 2026, focusing extensively on budget approvals, tax levy rates, and organizational restructuring. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of contract CTR074570-G2 with Axon Enterprises Inc. for body camera and related cloud services at a cost not to exceed $270,950.26, funded from the county attorney's budget. The board also approved a professional services contract (060826) with Wayne J. Peak for legal counsel on land use and zoning ordinance updates, not to exceed $150,000. Additionally, a contract amendment was approved for Junkaway to continue environmental cleanup services, and a weatherization contract with Advantage Home Performance Inc. was extended for $215,000. The board adopted resolutions related to special tax district lines of credit and designated the finance director as the chief financial officer for expenditure reporting. Significant discussion centered on organizational changes, including FTE reductions and reallocations across departments to improve efficiency and budget management, with no new FTEs added but some positions being refilled or restructured. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to settle a property damage claim in executive session. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple procurement contracts, budget allocations, and policy decisions impacting county operations and vendor engagements.