# Marion County Commissioners Meeting - August 19, 2026

Marion County Commissioners meeting, August 19, 2026: Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including an amendment to the construction contract with Colton Homes Inc. (DBA Colton Construction) for the Marion County radio project. The amendment extends the contract through October 30, 2026, and adds $218,387.40 for five change orders for site improvements at up to seven first-responder radio communication sites; the transcript reports a new contract total of $2,353,387.40. The consent agenda also included an order declaring a breach of a land-sale contract for property at 252 Geneva Place SE. Commissioners separately approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Salem concerning a portion of Reese Hill Road: county jurisdiction and permitting continue until annexation, after which the city will assume road authority and may proceed with its selected intersection improvements. Both motions passed.

The commissioners also heard county staff and a residential treatment facility representative discuss safety concerns with Oregon Health Authority administrative rules governing residential behavioral-health programs. County staff said they were filing a formal rulemaking petition seeking amendments and would consider further legal action if the concerns were not addressed. No additional procurement or spending action was identified in that discussion.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** August 19, 2026

### Sources
- [Marion County Commissioners Meeting - August 19, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmqkoP7F0Do) - Capital Community Media