# EDC Special Board Meeting 9-15-2026


**Body:** County of El Dorado Clerk of the Board
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Environment, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The County of El Dorado Clerk of the Board held a special board meeting on September 15, 2026, featuring a series of annual reports and presentations from various county commissions and advisory committees. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations and funding distributions, such as the Veterans Affairs Commission's allocation of $175,000 from transient occupancy tax funds, with $237,800 distributed in grants to local veteran organizations. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee reported on waste management contracts, compliance with state recycling laws (SB 1383), and ongoing efforts to improve diversion rates and recycling education. The Agricultural Commission highlighted challenges in the wine industry and proposed supporting ag lodging and tourism business improvement districts (TBID) to boost economic viability. The Strategic Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Committee discussed plans for a new tourism organization, Visit Eldorado, funded by a stakeholder-driven TBID, with the county initially funding consultant Civitas to assist in its formation. The Planning and Building Department noted the availability of temporary use permits to help wineries diversify products amid industry downturns. Several commissions requested assistance with recruitment and emphasized the importance of community engagement and volunteerism. Overall, the meeting focused on budgetary updates, economic development initiatives, compliance with environmental regulations, and community advisory activities, with motions passed to receive and file reports but no direct contract awards or RFP approvals were recorded during this session.

**Source:** County of El Dorado Clerk of the Board