LV COUNTY KS 2026-09-02

The Leavenworth County Kansas Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 3, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. The board authorized the chairperson to sign a service provider agreement with Vital Core Health Strategies for correctional health care services. They approved a contract and fee schedule with Call Valley Engineering for on-call county engineer review services due to a conflict of interest with the usual firm. Additionally, the board approved a wastewater engineering study proposal and contract with CFS for the Cow Creek Water System, funded through Blue Stem project funds. A cost funding agreement was also authorized with Wolf Creek Energy Storage LLC to cover third-party consultant expenses related to evaluating an energy storage project. The board adopted resolutions establishing moratoriums on new data center and battery energy storage system applications pending regulatory adoption. Other agenda items included subdivision plat approvals, a special use permit renewal for an auto repair shop, and a rezoning request. The meeting also included a public health hearing declaring a property uninhabitable due to unsanitary conditions. Motions related to contracts and funding agreements were passed, reflecting active procurement and regulatory oversight by the county.