# Commissioners' Public Meeting October 01, 2026

Missoula County Commissioners’ public meeting, October 1, 2026: The commissioners approved two tax increment financing (TIF) expenditures. First, they approved up to $55,000 for professional consultants to conduct a study explaining how tax increment financing affects property-tax revenue, local taxing jurisdictions, and budgeting under Montana law, and to identify potential mitigation tools. The funding is expected to come from four districts at $13,750 each; Grant Creek Crossing could not contribute because it lacks available funds. No consultant was named or selected. A member of the public asked how the county would identify an unbiased, qualified consultant, and staff said they would follow up with information about the methodology for selecting one.

The commissioners also approved up to $40,000 from the Y1 TED to prepare a preliminary engineering report for the Y water system. The report will assess system infrastructure, capacity, water supply and water-rights considerations, and identify capital improvements needed to support ongoing operations and future development; it may also inform a later impact-fee study. Both TIF funding motions passed unanimously. The consent agenda was also approved, though its individual items are not clear in the transcript. The meeting additionally included a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation and public comments; no other procurement decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Sources
- [Commissioners' Public Meeting October 01, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNHGiKH2wNQ) - Missoula County