07/13/2026 Riley County Commission Meeting

The Riley County Commission held a meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary matters and procurement-related discussions. Key procurement topics included approval of a change order for the University Park waterline relocation project and authorization for the Riley County Police Department to apply for a $31.7 million Department of Justice grant aimed at jail expansion and modernization. The commission also approved the transfer of $5.15 million from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) fund to the county general fund to maintain a relatively flat mill levy for 2026. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved several indications of revenue neutral rates for various benefit districts. Discussions highlighted challenges in balancing budget constraints with service demands, the need for strategic planning on core county services, and the upcoming hiring process for a county administrator. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but significant focus was placed on budget allocations, grant applications, and capital improvement funding.