# 9-8-2026 BOCC Business Meeting

The Klamath County Board of Commissioners held a business meeting on September 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval to issue a request for bids for the 2027 chip seal aggregate production to support county road maintenance, with no fiscal impact. The board approved a contract with True South Solar Incorporated for $573,970 to construct a solar energy electric generation project for the Juvenile Department, supported by a grant of up to $321,998. Additionally, a funding agreement of $9,999 was approved with Peer Recovery Solutions for professional training under the SHARE grant. The board also authorized a memorandum of understanding with Klamath County Irrigation District for community service work crews, generating revenue up to $4,800 annually. Furthermore, the board approved a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant subaward agreement related to the 2023 Golden Fire, covering emergency response costs totaling approximately $31,000. The meeting included discussion on the critical issue of rural ambulance service sustainability, highlighting reimbursement challenges from Medicare and Medicaid and the impact on emergency medical services in the county's rural areas. The board acknowledged ongoing efforts to find temporary and long-term solutions to maintain ambulance coverage in these vulnerable communities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 08, 2026

### Sources
- [9-8-2026 BOCC Business Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NpTuuZwOCw) - Klamath County