# 7.13.26 Commissioners' Meeting (9am)

The Nash County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included awarding an engineering services contract to Stocks Engineering for Project Patriot, valued at $236,453, and another contract to Wooten Company for water main extension at Middlesex Corporate Center. The board also approved a lease extension for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction at a nominal rate of $1 per year and authorized a contract with Stocks Engineering for emergency services warehouse construction with a corrected contract amount of $39,300. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to continue expenditure of $1.75 million in opioid settlement funds through June 2028. Discussions also covered the potential acquisition and redevelopment of surplus school property for affordable housing, with staff tasked to gather further information on costs and legal considerations. Updates on various capital projects, including the Senior Center expansion, Med Park renovation, and water system improvements, were provided. The board emphasized maintaining district representation on planning and adjustment boards and discussed improving tracking of board appointments. No new spending priorities were established beyond those previously approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding
**Published:** July 14, 2026

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- [7.13.26 Commissioners' Meeting (9am)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeK_bbhDWxs) - Nash County, NC