# 9.17.26 Regular Meeting

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners held a regular virtual meeting on September 18, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of a budget modification reallocating funds to establish four permanent juvenile custody services specialist positions to maintain compliance and operational stability at the juvenile detention facility. Another budget modification was approved to appropriate $535,428 in new Medicaid revenue and add 2.55 FTE staff to expand capacity at community health centers. The board also approved a room block agreement for a 52-room motel at 4911 Northeast 82nd Avenue to serve as a family shelter, restoring lost shelter capacity and supporting homeless families with onsite services. Extensive discussion occurred regarding the revised draft Ambulance Service Plan (ASP), focusing on response time benchmarks, associated costs, and potential subsidies estimated between $7 million and $10 million to meet stricter standards in suburban areas. The board considered options for supplemental performance agreements to provide flexibility without imposing unfunded mandates. No votes were taken on the ASP during this work session, with further deliberations planned. Public testimony and board comments highlighted concerns about behavioral health funding, homelessness, and community engagement. The meeting concluded with plans to return to in-person sessions following building construction.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Sources
- [9.17.26 Regular Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h9d7J0cqg4) - MultCoBoard