Board of County Commissioners' Meeting - August 13, 2026

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 13, 2026, which included significant procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a personal services contract with NAFARE Everalth valued at over $50.5 million for comprehensive medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and mental health services at the county jail for five years, funded partly by public safety levy funds. The board also approved multiple contracts and intergovernmental agreements related to mental health services, education, housing, transportation, and infrastructure projects, with contract values ranging from tens of thousands to over a million dollars, primarily funded through grants, county road funds, and other non-general fund sources. Notably, the board authorized the issuance of approximately $155 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for the WAMIT View Skyline apartment complex project, emphasizing that no county general funds are involved. Several capital improvement projects, including road paving, chip seal, culvert fabrication, and signal rebuilds, were approved with contracts awarded to various vendors. The meeting also addressed wildfire updates and public safety concerns, but no direct procurement actions were related to those topics. The board recognized the outgoing clerk to the board and discussed future work sessions on internal auditor independence and housing services oversight. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract approvals, bond issuances, and capital project funding, reflecting active procurement and budget management by the county.