07/22/2026 Franklin County WA Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 22, 2026, which included a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award of $33,500. The grant is intended to provide rental and utility assistance to rural Franklin County residents, with Community Action Connections (CAC) serving as the subrecipient. The board unanimously passed a motion directing staff to bring back a resolution to accept the grant and proceed with the associated work. Additionally, the board authorized the Information Services Director to engage Gunnerson for a consulting agreement related to terminating lease agreements on the Colotus Tower, aiming to transfer the tower's management to BCEES while addressing lease termination complexities. Other discussions included community concerns, updates on local programs, and potential funding needs for the Columbia Basin Veterans Center, but no other procurement actions were taken.