Lewis and Clark County Commission Public Meeting 7-9-26

The Lewis and Clark County Commission held a public meeting on July 9, 2026, focusing extensively on procurement and budgetary matters related to solid waste disposal fees, rural improvement districts (RIDs), and capital improvement projects. The commission approved several resolutions to adjust solid waste disposal fees, including an increase to fund a new drop-off site and a decrease related to the dissolution of a subservice area. Multiple RIDs were created or adjusted to fund road maintenance and improvements in various subdivisions, with assessments lowered due to actual construction costs being less than anticipated. The commission also approved bylaws for the Consolidated Land Use Board and finalized subdivision improvement agreements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027, highlighting personnel costs, revenue projections, capital improvement funding, and the impact of federal grants and property tax changes. The commission unanimously approved the preliminary budget and emphasized the importance of grants and federal funds in supplementing county operations and capital projects.