08.03.2026 - Commission Session - Administrative

The Platte County, Missouri Commission held an administrative session on August 3, 2026, focusing heavily on budget amendments, procurement approvals, and contract awards. Key procurement discussions included approval of budget amendments impacting multiple funds such as ARPA fiscal recovery, road sales tax, and sheriff's office budgets. The commission approved a grant-funded purchase of American-made unmanned aerial systems (drones) for the sheriff's office with a total budget impact of approximately $254,645, including a county match. They also approved a renewal contract with the Missouri Department of Public Safety for the Operation Relentless Pursuit program with a budget impact of $134,722. Several requests for bids were approved, including fitness equipment for community centers and rooftop HVAC unit replacements. Professional services agreements were authorized for archaeological surveys and infrastructure consulting related to trail projects, supported by federal grants. A change order of $51,463 was approved for the Running Horse Trail extension project to address unforeseen utility conflicts. Additionally, a purchase agreement was approved to acquire a prefabricated bathroom for Berry Plat Park through a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract. The commission also awarded a contract to Epic Concrete Construction for the Graden Road Bridge Replacement project, with work expected to start promptly and complete within the year. Throughout the meeting, motions related to these procurement activities were unanimously approved, reflecting active management of capital improvement projects and grant-funded initiatives.