Board of Ada County Commissioners – Open Business Meeting – July 28, 2026

The Ada County Board of Commissioners held an open business meeting on July 28, 2026, covering a range of topics including budget approvals, contract agreements, and project updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation of a $17,710 donation to support the 52nd Street Bridge project, which is part of a larger federally funded infrastructure effort. The board approved several resolutions, including one amending the fee schedule for Ada County Development Services to better align with market rates and another reallocating funds within the county's grant awards. The commissioners also approved multiple agreements related to the Western Idaho Fair and Expo Idaho, including concession and commercial exhibitor contracts. Additionally, the board adopted tentative budgets for the county and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) district, with the county budget totaling approximately $371.9 million and the EMS budget at about $33.4 million. Personnel actions and tax cancellations were reviewed and approved, ensuring alignment with budget authority. The meeting also included updates on investment yields from the county's liquidity portfolio and preparations for upcoming events such as the Western Idaho Fair and the Iron Man event. Overall, the meeting demonstrated active management of county resources, infrastructure projects, and service contracts with an emphasis on transparency and fiscal responsibility.