August 4, 2026 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 4, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the fiscal years 2027 through 2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the upcoming budget. The meeting included detailed presentations on the county's capital projects, backlog of deferred maintenance, and strategic planning efforts to fund and prioritize infrastructure and facility improvements. Key procurement-related topics included the transfer of $12.5 million from excess general fund reserves to the capital projects fund to support long-term capital needs, the initiation of design and bidding processes for various facility upgrades, and the development of a strategic planning fund to track and manage related contracts and projects. The board also discussed personnel requests, budget assumptions, and the impact of millage rates on county revenues. The meeting concluded with setting a public hearing for the CIP approval and scheduling future budget work sessions.