Monday, August 10, 2026 - The Shelby County Board of Commission - Commission Meeting

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and voted on. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts for auditing services with Sherry Baker LLP and Banks Finley and White Company for up to $898,000, vehicle replacements with Nashville Automotive LLC for up to $925,672, and purchase of rapid DNA devices from Fisher Scientific Company LLC for up to $700,000. The board also approved grant fund appropriations, including $72,876 for domestic violence services and $506,235 for crime prevention programs via a subgrant to the City of Memphis. A contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. was approved for household hazardous waste collection and disposal, not to exceed $175,000 annually through 2030. The board approved a $500,000 appropriation from the opioid settlement fund to support the Shelby County Drug Court. Additionally, a $366,623 emergency purchase order was authorized for low voltage and IT construction services to support election readiness. The board passed a resolution allocating up to $350,000 from contingency funds to initiate a study on the Justice Center, despite some concerns about timing and funding. Other notable items included amendments to local small business procurement goals, capital improvement budgets for Memphis Shelby County Schools totaling approximately $1.8 billion, and various ordinances related to housing, juvenile justice, and environmental fees. Several motions to withdraw or defer items to the incoming commission were also made. Public comments addressed election administration concerns and juvenile justice reform. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of outgoing commissioners and announcements of upcoming community events.