Commission Meeting 9/21

The Cass County Commission held its regular meeting on September 21, 2026, which included the final approval of the 2027 county budget totaling approximately $211.9 million across various jurisdictions. A key procurement-related discussion involved the authorization for the IT director to sign a contract with OpenGov for the purchase, hosting, support, and implementation of new tax software. This software modernization project, already budgeted for 2027, aims to replace the county's aging tax system and includes a modular payment structure with an estimated 5% annual increase. The commission also discussed rural development initiatives and infrastructure concerns, including updates on a significant road repair project on Highway 81. The meeting concluded with public comments and committee reports, but no additional procurement actions were noted.