8-25-26 Commission Meeting

The Franklin County, Missouri Commission held a meeting on August 25, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related actions. The commission approved multiple commission orders involving contract renewals and agreements, including a subaward agreement with the Missouri Department of Public Safety, a renewal with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, and a contract renewal with PACE PA Pack West for processing tax statements. They also approved a bid award (Bid Number 2026228) to Pace Construction Company for a hot mix overlay project for the Franklin County Highway Department. Additionally, the commission approved agreements related to the Franklin County Building Department and a sheriff file program for the prosecuting attorney's office. Several commission orders were tabled or repealed, and public hearings were held on property tax rates and emergency 911 tax rates. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public comments expressing strong opposition to the development of hyperscale data centers in Franklin County, citing concerns about environmental impact, utility rates, and community welfare. No new procurement decisions related to data centers were made during this meeting.