Lewis and Clark County Commission Public Meeting 7-7-26

The Lewis and Clark County Commission held a public meeting on July 7, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a grant application to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for up to $750,000 annually over four years to support the Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Team. The grant aims to enhance mobile crisis response services, including staffing and operational expansion, with St. Peter's Health as a key partner. The commission unanimously approved the grant application. Additionally, the commission held public hearings and approved resolutions to increase annual special assessments for three Rural Improvement Districts—Broadwater Estates, Sky View, and Wheat Ridge 3 and 4—to address projected shortfalls for upcoming road maintenance and chip seal cycles. These assessments ensure dedicated funding for infrastructure upkeep within each district, with unanimous votes to approve the increases. The meeting also included discussions on the operational model of the crisis response team and community concerns related to fireworks, but no other procurement actions were taken.