Benton County, Washington

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board (LEOFF)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton‑Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will review updates on Phase I (Columbia Valley Center for Recovery), Phase II (Recovery Housing), and Phase III (CVCR Youth Services). It will also receive status reports from the Communications, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, and Data and Quality Oversight sub‑committees. No formal decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Phase I (CVCR) – Columbia Valley Center for Recovery update (M. Rasmussen)
• Phase II – Recovery Housing update (M. Rasmussen) and services update (J. Bliss)
• Phase III – CVCR Youth Services update (M. Rasmussen)
• Communications sub‑committee – status update
• Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Data and Quality Oversight sub‑committees – updates

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board (LEOFF)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board (LEOFF)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board (LEOFF)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several financial coding corrections and routine approvals. The board will vote to ratify Change Order No. 2 with ESF Development LLC for the Benton County Superior Court tenant‑improvement project. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding with Code Four Labs for a 60‑day free trial of AI‑assisted law‑enforcement reporting tools, acceptance of plumbing maintenance services from Trade Services Northwest, Inc., and the award of the CE 2154 Intersection Safety and Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project to Allstar Construction Group, Inc. The meeting also addresses interagency grant agreements with the Washington State Office of Public Defense and a historic preservation grant with Washington State University.

• Ratify Change Order No. 2 with ESF Development LLC for the Benton County Superior Court Tenant Improvement project
• Memorandum of Understanding with Code Four Labs for a 60‑day free trial of AI‑assisted law‑enforcement report writing tools
• Accept work and release retainage for on‑call plumbing maintenance by Trade Services Northwest, Inc. (dba Mr. Rooter Plumbing)
• Award CE 2154 Intersection Safety and Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project to Allstar Construction Group, Inc.
• Purchase Agreement with Cosco Fire Protection, Inc. for fire detection, suppression, and inspection services

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda featuring various service contracts and fund transfers. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a short plat vacation for Wilson ~ D Hooper.

• Public hearing for Short Plat Vacation – SPV 2026-003 Wilson ~ D Hooper
• Second Amendment to the contract with Mackay Sposito, LLC for the Two-Rivers Park Boardwalk Project
• Awarding the 2026 Backup Generator Service and Repair Contract to Legacy Telecommunications LLC
• Change Order #5 with Fowler General Construction, Inc. for the Fairgrounds Arena Upgrade Project
• Approval of construction plans for Calico Road and Golden Eagle Circle for Eagle Butte Subdivision

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes and receive presentations from Lutheran Community Services and the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery regarding its three-phase recovery housing project.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Lutheran Community Services presentation
• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Phase I updates
• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Phase II (Recovery Housing) updates
• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Phase III (Youth Services) updates

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a new ordinance to prohibit virtual currency kiosks. The meeting also includes briefings on water resources and irrigation, as well as various contract approvals for county services.

• Public hearing on adding Title 20 to Benton County Code to prohibit virtual currency kiosks
• Contract with Apollo Solutions Group, LLC for Courthouse HVAC Upgrades Project
• Final Plat of Harvest Ridge Phase 1 (SUB 2026-002)
• Purchase of a Toyota Tacoma for the Road Department
• Agreement with Attorney Tyler Ashby for District Court public defense services

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners canceled the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, due to a lack of quorum.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Meeting location: Benton County Courthouse, Prosser WA
• Board members: Jerome Delvin, Michael Alvarez, Will McKay, Jerrod MacPherson

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a private road petition and the 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The board is also considering various interlocal agreements, personnel reappointments, and law enforcement contracts.

• Public hearing for 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Public hearing for Private Road Petition PR 2026-002 (Brian and Wanda Krumland)
• MOU with United States Capitol Police (USCP) for law enforcement services
• Emergency Loan Program from CRAB for the Hanks Rd. Culvert Failure
• Reappointments of Robert Mendez, Martin Sheeran, and Lloyd Coughlin to the Planning Commission

Board of Equalization (BOE)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will consider several contracts and agreements, including a new role for the IT department and a functional family therapy contract. The key decision is the approval of construction plans and authorization to begin advertising and bidding for the CE 2154 CRP intersection safety and pedestrian crossing enhancements project. Additional items include a dishwasher purchase for the jail and a change order for the Fairgrounds Arena upgrade.

• Approval of construction plans and bid process for CE 2154 CRP intersection safety and pedestrian crossing enhancements project
• Ratifying Change Order #4 with Fowler General Construction, Inc. for the Fairgrounds Arena Upgrade Project
• Purchase and installation of a dishwasher from Edward Don & Company for the Benton County Jail
• Contract with Amy Campbell, LLC for Functional Family Therapy and Family Counseling
• Role approval for the Information Technology Department in planning, maintenance, and purchasing of technology-related goods

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will review updates on accountability, treatment, and youth services. The committee will also discuss the potential creation of a Relapse Prevention Sub-Committee.

• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery updates
• Recovery Housing and Recovery Housing Services discussion
• CVCR Youth Services updates
• Proposed creation of Relapse Prevention Sub-Committee

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes payroll approvals, election canvassing appointments, and several intergovernmental agreements. They will also discuss and decide on specific items such as reopening Ayers Road to all vehicle traffic, rescinding a code‑enforcement resolution, and ratifying Change Order #9 with Bouten Construction for the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Project. Additional contracts for interpreter services, a sheriff’s office employee survey, and a backup generator bid advertisement will be reviewed.

• Reopening of Ayers Road to all vehicle traffic
• Ratifying Change Order #9 with Bouten Construction, Inc. for the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Project
• Contract with Connections Consulting MA, LLC for interpreter services
• Contract with Special Consulting Services, LLC to conduct an employee survey for the Benton County Sheriff's Office
• Authorization to proceed with advertisement for bid for CB26-01 2026 backup generator service and repair

Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board (LEOFF)

The Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board will meet to review submitted medical claims during an executive session. The board will also hold hearings and receive an update on the WSLEA Conference.

• Review of submitted medical claims
• Hearings
• WSLEA Conference update

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including the renewal of agreements for substance use disorder treatment, the lease of a folder machine for the elections office, and the purchase of furniture for the juvenile justice center. The board will also authorize the advertising of bids for road surfacing materials and ratify a change order for the Elections Center Storage Project.

• 60-Month Folder Machine Lease from Pitney Bowes Inc. for Elections Office
• Purchase of Pressure Washer and Trailer for Juvenile Detention Center
• Second Contract Amendment with Columbia Industries for Janitorial Services
• Authorization to Advertise and Bid CB26-06 Road Surfacing Materials
• Ratifying Change Order #1 with BANLIN Construction for Elections Center Storage Project

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners canceled the scheduled Tuesday, May 26, 2026 meeting due to a holiday.

• Meeting canceled due to holiday
• Meeting location: Benton County Courthouse, Prosser WA
• Meeting format: In-person, live-broadcast, and WebEx

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider dissolving a joint agreement for juvenile detention services, approve various contracts including a graffiti abatement program and a Fairgrounds Arena upgrade, and hold a public hearing on a short plat vacation.

• Dissolution of joint agreements for Juvenile Detention Services
• Contract with City of Kennewick for Graffiti Abatement Program
• Contract with Fowler General Construction for Fairgrounds Arena Upgrade
• Public Hearing on Short Plat Vacation SPV 2026-002
• Contract with Banlin Construction for Elections Center Storage Project

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will discuss three phases of services involving Care Solace, Columbia Valley Center for Recovery, and Recovery Housing. The committee will also consider the creation of three new sub-committees. Updates on workforce development and mental health services are scheduled.

• Phase I (CVCR) discussion with Care Solace and Columbia Valley Center for Recovery
• Phase II (Recovery Housing) discussion with Recovery Housing Services
• Phase III (CVCR Youth Services) discussion
• Proposed creation of a Relapse Prevention Sub-Committee
• Proposed creation of Data and Quality Oversight and Youth Services Sub-Committees

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will discuss a request for proposals for the 2027‑2028 public safety sales tax. They will also consider several procurement contracts, including access points for the juvenile detention facility, laptops for the Office of Public Defense, and police radios. A public hearing will address a subdivision vacation and a road right‑of‑way vacancy. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and a consent agenda.

• Approval of Ticket Booth Sponsorship – 1‑Tom‑Plumber
• Purchase of eight 9176I Access Points for the Juvenile Justice Detention Facility
• Purchase of Dell laptops, monitors and docking stations for the Office of Public Defense
• Fourth amendment to the contract with Bouten Construction for the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Project
• 2027‑2028 Public Safety Sales Tax Request for Proposals (RFP)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners is holding a special workshop for strategic planning and discussion. The session focuses on current and future operations for three specific entities.

• Discussion of Benton County Human Services operations
• Discussion of Benton-Franklin Health District operations
• Discussion of Columbia Valley Center for Recovery operations

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine minutes, accounts payable, and contracts, including a proposed emergency waiver to bypass competitive bidding for jail fire sprinkler repairs.

• Approval of April 28, 2026 minutes
• Amendment to contract with Catalis Payments for online collections
• Amendment to collective bargaining agreement with Deputy Sheriff's Guild
• Contract with Central Washington Asphalt for bituminous surface treatment
• Emergency waiver for jail fire sprinkler repair competitive bidding

Planning Commission

The Benton County Planning Commission will host a workshop regarding the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Plan Update. Ben Floyd of White Bluffs Consulting will present updates to the Agri-tourism code and development regulations.

• 2026 Comprehensive Plan Workshop
• Updates to the Agri-tourism code
• Updates to Benton County Development regulations

The commission approved the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Commissioners moved forward with a motion to begin the public‑notice process for the comprehensive plan update, though no vote tally was recorded. Presentations on the comprehensive plan and transportation element were given, and two residents offered public comments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to move forward with public‑notice process for comprehensive plan update (vote not recorded)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will consider the adoption of a five-year local homeless housing plan. The body will also discuss a declaration of emergency to waive bidding requirements for the Hanks Road failure and various county contracts.

• Adoption of the 2025-2030 Benton County Local Homeless Housing Plan
• Declaration of Emergency regarding Hanks Road Failure to waive competitive bidding
• Initiation of Oak Street CID Bridge Replacement project (CRP CE 2170)
• Contract with BNB Mechanical, LLC for on-call plumbing, maintenance, and repairs
• Establishment of 2026 Vehicle Rates/Assessments for Road Department Vehicles & Equipment

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to dissolve Drainage Improvement District 9/9A. The board will also review payroll and accounts payable lists and consider several procurement and public works agreements.

• Public hearing on ordinance to dissolve Drainage Improvement District 9/9A
• Contract with Heritage Professional Landscaping, Inc for 2026-2028 landscape maintenance
• Purchase of office furniture for Superior Court TI Project from StaplesBusiness
• Local Agency Agreement for Countywide Guardrail and Guidepost Installation
• Surplus and donation of multiple Sheriff items per Resolution 2025-834

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and purchase agreements, such as a construction award for a bituminous surface treatment project and change orders for campus and arena upgrades. They will also discuss a public hearing on a short plat vacation, a district court update, and an interlocal agreement for a Justice Assistance Grant. Additional items include approval of a design‑build certification and authorization for the Fairgrounds Buildings Facade Project.

• Awarding CE 2169 2026 Bituminous Surface Treatment (BST) Area 2 Project to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc.
• Ratifying Change Order No. 2 with Banlin Construction, LLC for the Kennewick Campus Maintenance Shop Expansion
• Ratifying Change Order No. 2 with Fowler General Construction, Inc. for the Fairgrounds Arena Upgrade Project
• Contract with Reassurance Solutions, LLC for implementation of inmate monitoring sensors in the Benton County Jail
• Purchase of one Dell Pro Plus laptop, two 27‑inch monitors and docking station for Public Works from Dell Inc.

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The committee will receive updates on behavioral health services and sub-committee progress. Discussion items include the Franklin County Operating Agreement status and the role of the BHAC in Phase II and Phase III work.

• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery updates
• Comprehensive Healthcare updates
• Franklin County Operating Agreement status
• Relapse Prevention / Wrap-Around Services discussion
• Behavioral Health Workforce Development updates

Planning Commission

The Benton County Planning Commission will approve minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting. The commission will attend a 2026 Comprehensive Plan Workshop to discuss the 2025‑2026 County Comprehensive Plan update, including transportation, housing, critical areas, flood‑damage prevention, shrub‑steppe mitigation, WUI memo, and a draft environmental impact statement.

• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2026
• Attendance at 2026 Comprehensive Plan Workshop to discuss the 2025‑2026 plan update

The commission voted to approve the February 3, 2026 minutes, with the motion moving by Brian Skeels, seconded by Robert Mendez, and passing unanimously. A presentation on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan workshop was given by Ben Floyd of White Bluffs Consulting. No other actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved February 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will meet to consider several service agreements and fund transfers. The body is deciding on a youth mental health services renewal and an amendment to a consolidated homeless grant.

• Services Agreement Renewal with Handspring Health for Virtual Youth Mental Health Services
• Amendment A of Contract Number 26-46108-03 Consolidated Homeless Grant with Washington State Department of Commerce
• Appointment of Dana Dollarhyde to the Planning Commission
• Public Works Agreement for painting services at the Prosser Courthouse by Eagle Pro Painting LLC
• Setting a public hearing date for the vacation of Right-of-Way in T08 R30 S08

Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board (LEOFF)

The Benton County Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board cancelled its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. The board members listed remain in their respective roles.

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider approving payroll, accounts payable, and the purchase of IT software and ammunition. The board will also vote on appointing members to the Workforce Development Council and a public hearing regarding a 5-year homeless housing program.

• Appointment of three members to the Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council Board of Directors
• Purchase of ManageEngine Central Endpoint software from Zoho Corp.
• Purchase of ammunition from San Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc.
• Local Agency Agreement for the County Well Road - Phase III Project
• Public Hearing for the 5-year Homeless Housing Program

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will hear a briefing on the Washington Counties Risk Pool presented by Chuck Boyd, the Executive Director. No formal actions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational. The agenda includes only this update and the adjournment.

• Washington Counties Risk Pool update presented by Chuck Boyd, Executive Director

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization will hold hearings for agricultural appeals. The board will review cases involving Wakapaqua LLC, Kadanizo LLC, and Elda Wa Ke LLC.

• Agricultural appeals E-055-25, E-059-25, and E-60-25 through E-063-25
• Review of Parcel #1-2089-300-0000-000
• Review of Parcel #1-2089-100-0001-000
• Review of Parcel #1-1989-300-0000-000
• Review of Parcels #1-1889-200-0001-004 and 1-1889-200-0001-005

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring multiple procurement contracts and fund transfers. The board will also discuss a temporary closure for the District Court in the Prosser Courthouse.

• Contract with M2 Industrial, Inc. for CE 2128 CRP - Countywide Safety Improvements Project
• Agreement with J-U-B Engineers, Inc. for CE 2155 - Tier 1 Intersections Audio Visual Upgrades Project
• Fourth Amendment to the Collection Services Agreement with Peterson Enterprises Inc. (DBA Valley Empire Collection) for District Court
• Contract with Pye-Barker Fire & Safety dba Moon Security Service, Inc. for alarm monitoring at 900 S Auburn St., Kennewick WA
• Amendment to the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for Countywide Guardrail and Guidepost Installation 2025

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will conduct a hearing on a commercial appeal submitted by Aquilini Red Mountain Vineyards LP. The appeal concerns a series of listed parcel numbers. The board will consider the appeal and record its decision during the meeting.

• Commercial appeal for Aquilini Red Mountain Vineyards LP
• Parcel #1-1697-400-0001-001
• Parcel 1-1597-100-0001-003
• Parcel 1-1597-100-0001-004
• Parcel 1-0997-300-0003-002

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes terminating the autopsy services agreement with Franklin County. They will also review several procurement items, such as purchasing a Ford Bronco for the Commissioners' Office and other vehicle acquisitions. A public hearing will address the determination of an inactive special purpose district and a private road name petition. The meeting will conclude with executive session items on employee performance and pending litigation.

• Terminate the Agreement for Autopsy Services with Franklin County
• Purchase of a Ford Bronco for the Commissioners' Office and surplus replacement vehicle
• Second Contract Amendment with BNB Mechanical, LLC for on‑call plumbing and maintenance repairs
• Award and execute contract with ESF Development LLC dba ESF Solutions LLC for Superior Court Office 2026 tenant improvement project
• Purchase of five Ford vehicles for the Recovery Center, Superior Court and Human Services

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The commissioners will examine a March 10, 2026 letter from the Benton‑Franklin Superior Court concerning the 2024 Agreement for the Provision of Juvenile Detention Services in Benton and Franklin Counties. They may decide to draft a formal response to the court. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items and will adjourn after the discussion.

• Review March 10, 2026 court letter about the 2024 juvenile detention services agreement
• Consider drafting a response to the Benton‑Franklin Superior Court

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its February 12, 2026 meeting, hear public comment, and receive updates from the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery and several sub‑committees covering comprehensive healthcare, substance‑use disorder services, mental health services, communications, and workforce development.

• Approval of minutes for the February 12, 2026 meeting
• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery – program updates
• Comprehensive Healthcare – update presentation
• Substance Use Disorder Services sub‑committee – update
• Behavioral Health Workforce Development sub‑committee – update

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on two stipulated agricultural appeals. The first appeal involves parcels 1-2507-100-0000-200 and 1-1287-100-0002-002 owned by Steve and Virginia Wallace. The second appeal involves parcels 1-3080-200-0001-000, 1-3080-200-0002-001, and 1-3080-100-0002-000 owned by Paula Ray.

• E-202-25 & E-203-25 Agricultural & Residential Appeal (Stipulated) – Wallace parcels
• E-197-25 through E-199-25 Agricultural Appeal (Stipulated) – Ray parcels

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold two appeal hearings. The first is a commercial appeal (E-142-25 through E-144-25) submitted by River Walk Village Investments LLC, which has been withdrawn. The second is an agricultural appeal (E-055-25, E-059-25, E-60-25 through E-063-25) involving multiple LLCs and has been rescheduled. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Commercial appeal (E-142-25 through E-144-25) – River Walk Village Investments LLC – withdrawn
• Agricultural appeal (E-055-25, E-059-25, E-60-25 through E-063-25) – WAKAPAQUA LLC, KADANIZO LLC, ELDA WA KE LLC – rescheduled

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will discuss a grant for an opioid treatment network in the county jail and a HUD Continuum of Care program grant. The board will also consider several personnel agreements and equipment purchases via the consent agenda.

• Grant from Health Care Authority for Opioid Treatment Network within the Benton County Jail
• 2025-2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Grant #WA0072L0T12417 with HUD
• Amending employment agreement with Dr. Allison Hunt, Forensic Pathologist
• Purchase of Graykey Mobile Device Forensic Software License for the Sheriff’s Office
• Agreement with Spokane County for mutual use of jail facilities

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on two commercial appeal cases. The first case, E-121-25 through E-124-25, involving Lithia Motors & Lithia Real Estate Inc. and parcels 1-3299-202-0002-013, 1-3299-202-0002-014, 1-3299-201-3171-004, and 1-3299-202-0002-026, has been withdrawn. The second case, E-141-25, involves Southridge Investments LLC dba Comfort Suites Kennewick and parcel 1-1689-101-3040-004, and is stipulated.

• Commercial Appeal (Withdrawn) – Lithia Motors & Lithia Real Estate Inc.; parcels 1-3299-202-0002-013, 1-3299-202-0002-014, 1-3299-201-3171-004, 1-3299-202-0002-026
• Commercial Appeal (Stipulated) – Southridge Investments LLC dba Comfort Suites Kennewick; parcel 1-1689-101-3040-004

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on two stipulated commercial appeal cases. The first case (E-130-25 through E-133-25) involves Richland RV Park LLC and four parcels (1-2808-100-0007-004, 1-2808-100-0007-001, 1-2808-100-0007-002, 1-2808-100-0007-003). The second case (E-134-25 & E-135-25) involves Park Avenue II LLC and Hansen Park Development Phase 2 LLC and two parcels (1-0689-4BP-5894-005, 1-0689-4BP-5894-010). The board will consider these appeals during the March 4, 2026 meeting.

• Stipulated commercial appeal E-130-25 through E-133-25 for Richland RV Park LLC (parcels 1-2808-100-0007-004, 1-2808-100-0007-001, 1-2808-100-0007-002, 1-2808-100-0007-003)
• Stipulated commercial appeal E-134-25 & E-135-25 for Park Avenue II LLC and Hansen Park Development Phase 2 LLC (parcels 1-0689-4BP-5894-005, 1-0689-4BP-5894-010)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will approve minutes from the February 24 meeting, adopt a consent agenda covering fund transfers, surplus disposals, and several contracts, and hold a public hearing on a subdivision vacation. They will also adopt a new domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and hate crime policy. Additional items include discussions on intergovernmental agreements and union negotiations.

• Transfer of funds within the Behavioral Health Fund for three vehicles
• Memorandum of Agreement between Benton Franklin Health District and the county for use of the Benton County Fairgrounds
• Ratification of Change Order #1 to Banlin Construction LLC contract for the OPD Tenant Improvement Project
• Contract with Mathews Auto Body, LLC for as‑needed automobile body repair on county fleet vehicles
• Awarding Project CE 2128 – Countywide Safety Improvements Project to M2 Industrial, Inc.

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings on two stipulated commercial appeals. The body will review property valuation disputes for specific parcels in Benton County.

• Commercial Appeal E-151-25: Target Corporation (Parcel # 1-1698-400-0002-008)
• Commercial Appeal E-125-25: Southridge Hospitality LLC dba Hampton Inn Kennewick (Parcel # 1-1689-103-0000-012)

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings on commercial property appeals. The board will review cases involving specific parcels and property owners.

• Commercial Appeal E-145-25 through E-149-25 for CCG Morain Estates Sponsor LLC dba Morain Estates
• Commercial Appeal E-071-25 and E-072-25 for Highland Investments Inc

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt updated county-wide planning policies. The board is also reviewing various service contracts, construction change orders, and administrative changes to courthouse business hours.

• Public hearing for adoption of updated County-Wide Planning Policies (replacing Ordinance 581 and Resolution 2017-217)
• Contract with Cabbros Cleaning Services, LLC and Intermountain Cleaning Service, Inc. for 2026-2028 county-wide janitorial services
• Change Order #3 for Banlin Construction, LLC regarding the Canine Control Expansion Project
• Agreement #2025/26-CDBG-CAC with Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee for WA State Community Development Block Grant
• Temporary Occupancy Permit with BNSF Railway Company for countywide safety improvements

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings regarding stipulated commercial appeals. The board will review specific property parcels to determine valuation.

• Commercial Appeal E-140-25: Metro 3941 LLC dba The Kennewick Building (Parcel # 1-3199-400-0015-006)
• Commercial Appeal E-150-25: Tricity Hotel Corp dba Red Lion Columbia Center Kennewick (Parcel # 1-3199-100-0019-009)

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on February 18, 2026. It will consider a withdrawn commercial appeal (E-139-25) from Traum Ventures LLC dba Riverfront Hotel for parcel #8-1498-102-0564-00C. It will also consider a stipulated commercial appeal (E-152-25 & E-153-25) from First Richland LP for parcels #1-1698-401-3162-006 and #1-1698-401-3152-008. No further action is indicated for the withdrawn case, while the stipulated case reflects an agreement between parties.

• E-139-25 Commercial Appeal (Withdrawn) – Traum Ventures LLC dba Riverfront Hotel, Parcel #8-1498-102-0564-00C
• E-152-25 & E-153-25 Commercial Appeal (Stipulated) – First Richland LP, Parcel #1-1698-401-3162-006 and #1-1698-401-3152-008

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, has been canceled due to the holiday.

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will review updates from Columbia Ability Alliance, Handspring Health, Columbia Valley Center for Recovery, and several sub‑committees. It will also discuss the Community Health Assessment/Improvement Plan focused on youth mental health crisis services. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Columbia Ability Alliance – discussion
• Handspring Health (Previously Joon Care) – discussion
• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery – updates
• Community Health Assessment/Improvement Plan — Youth MH Crisis Services – discussion
• Behavioral Health Workforce Development (Sub‑Committee) – updates

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on two commercial appeal cases. The first case (E-137-25) involves Kennewick LLC doing business as Springhill Suites in Kennewick, parcel #1-3299-3BP-4355-002. The second case (E-138-25) involves Core Hotels Corp doing business as Best Western in Kennewick, parcel #1-3299-305-0000-008. Both appeals are scheduled as stipulated hearings.

• E-137-25: Commercial appeal (stipulated) – Kennewick LLC dba Springhill Suites Kennewick, Parcel #1-3299-3BP-4355-002
• E-138-25: Commercial appeal (stipulated) – Core Hotels Corp dba Best Western Kennewick, Parcel #1-3299-305-0000-008

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings regarding commercial property appeals. Both scheduled appeals are listed as stipulated.

• Commercial Appeal E-120-25: Marv Tonkin Leasing Co. (Parcel # 1-1089-301-2811-006)
• Commercial Appeal E-136-25: CVKOB LLD dba Office Building Kennewick (Parcel # 1-0689-201-2960-005)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will discuss terminating the mutual jail use agreement. They will also review the 2026 Historic Preservation Grant overview and committee funding recommendations, consider Subdivision Vacation SV 2026-001, and address other scheduled business items. All items are listed on the agenda for the February 10, 2026 meeting.

• Termination of Mutual Jail Use Agreement
• 2026 Historic Preservation Grant Overview & Committee Funding Recommendations
• Subdivision Vacation (SV 2026-001) – Diaz
• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Prosser's Byron Road Project
• Purchase of one Cisco Webex Bar, one Touch 10, and one microphone for the Clerk’s Office

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing for two commercial appeal applications that have been withdrawn. The first is from Battelle Memorial Institute (Parcel #1-2308-201-2184-001) and the second is from KCP RE LLC (KinderCare Education LLC & Related Entities) (Parcel #1-0298-302-0732-034). No other agenda items are listed.

• E-118-25 Commercial Appeal (Withdrawn) – Battelle Memorial Institute, Parcel #1-2308-201-2184-001
• E-119-25 Commercial Appeal (Withdrawn) – KCP RE LLC (KinderCare Education LLC & Related Entities), Parcel #1-0298-302-0732-034

Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board (LEOFF)

The Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board will meet to review submitted medical claims and 2026 medical rates. The board will also conduct a budget review and discuss attendance for the May 2026 WSLEA Conference.

• Review of submitted medical claims
• 2026 Medical Rates review
• 2026 Budget review
• WSLEA Conference May 2026 attendance count

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings regarding commercial appeals. The agenda lists two sets of commercial appeals that are marked as withdrawn.

• Commercial Appeal E-114-25 through E-117-25 (Withdrawn) for Harland & Maxine Douglass & Douglass Kennewick LTD Ptnsp
• Commercial Appeal E-126-25 through E-129-25 (Withdrawn) for Horn Rapids Holdings LLC

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will meet to discuss the design build alternative process for the Courthouse HVAC Upgrade Project. The board will also review organizational charts for the Planning Division and Public Works Department.

• Authorization for Courthouse HVAC Upgrade Project design build process
• Contract with Clarity Point, PLLC for Sheriff's Department mental health services
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with Tri-Cities Monitoring Inc. for armed security guards
• First Amendment to contract with Sierra Electric, Inc. for electrical maintenance
• Purchase of one HP LaserJet MFP 4301 Printer for the Corrections Department

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings regarding commercial property appeals. The board will review specific parcels to determine valuation disputes.

• Commercial Appeal E-070-25: Richland State Professional Building (Parcel # 1-3099-101-2113-004)
• Commercial Appeals E-085-25 through E-087-25: Undi Properties LLC (Parcels # 1-3408-100-0001-00A, 1-3408-100-0001-00B, and 1-3408-100-0002-00A)

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization will conduct hearings regarding commercial property appeals. The board will review appeals from MAE Enterprises LLC and Kennewick Landing LLC.

• Commercial Appeal E-031-25: MAE Enterprises LLC (Parcel # 1-3299-402-0001-006)
• Stipulated Commercial Appeal E-045-25: Kennewick Landing LLC (Parcel # 1-3199-400-0002-005)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring various procurement contracts and appointments. Scheduled business includes a briefing on shoreline reconveyance and the 2026 employee wellness grant.

• Benton County Tax Levy for 2026
• Closing Ayers Road from Meals Road to the end of the county road to all vehicle traffic
• Awarding 2026-2028 county-wide janitorial services to Cabbros Cleaning Services, LLC and Intermountain Cleaning Service, Inc.
• Authorization to bid CE 2128 - Countywide Safety Improvements Project
• Appointment of Steven Stewart to the Benton Irrigation District Board of Directors

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on several agricultural appeals. Items include a stipulated appeal by Lori and Randall Walli and appeals by Kevin and Kim Leary, Bruce Johnson, and WYCOFF Farms Inc. One appeal (E-094-25 through E-097-25) has been withdrawn. The hearing runs from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

• E-092-25 Agricultural Appeal (Stipulated) – Lori & Randall Walli – Parcel #1-3208-201-3345-007
• E-098-25 & E-201-25 Agricultural Appeal – Kevin & Kim Leary – Parcels #1-0296-301-1004-002, #1-0296-300-0003-001
• E-194-25 & E-195-25 Agricultural Appeal – Bruce Johnson – Parcels #1-0396-400-0013-000, #1-0396-401-1107-003
• E-094-25 through E-097-25 Agricultural Appeal (Withdrawn) – WYCOFF Farms Inc – Parcels #1-0298-200-0000-000, #1-0395-100-0003-000, #1-0495-400-0000-000, #1-0295-100-0000-000

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization will conduct hearings regarding agricultural and residential property tax appeals. The board will review specific parcels to determine valuation disputes.

• Agricultural Appeal E-048-25: Robert N Tubens (Parcel # 1-0396-200-0003-000)
• Agricultural Appeal E-099-25 (Stipulated): Ryan Sanderson (Parcel # 1-0697-200-0021-002)
• Agricultural Appeal E-100-25 (Stipulated): Harley Matson (Parcel # 1-19905-300-0013-000)
• Residential Appeal E-109-25: Otto Linsuain (Parcel # 1-2608-113-0000-008)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The cancellation was issued because of the holiday. No agenda items were considered.

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on several residential tax appeals. The agenda includes a standard appeal by Clifton & Tami Cahoon, a stipulated appeal by Bruce A. Spanner, and a series of withdrawn appeals by Jamie Chavez covering multiple parcels. The board will consider each case during the scheduled time slots.

• E-073-25 Residential Appeal – Clifton & Tami Cahoon, Parcel #1-0898-401-2025-002
• E-033-25 Residential Appeal (Stipulated) – Bruce A. Spanner, Parcel #1-3508-403-0002-002
• E-101-25 through E-106-25 Residential Appeals (Withdrawn) – Jamie Chavez, parcels #1-1680-201-2687-001, #1-1680-201-2687-002, #1-1680-201-2687-003, #1-1682-201-2687-004, #1-1680-200-0021-000, #1-0680-412-0000-011

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on residential tax appeals. Four appeals are scheduled, three are stipulated and one was withdrawn. Each case involves a specific parcel identified by its parcel number. The board will consider the appeals and record its decisions.

• E-093-25 Residential Appeal (Stipulated) – Kevin A & Justine L Lane – Parcel #1-2598-302-0006-026
• E-107-25 Residential Appeal (Stipulated) – Jason Walton – Parcel #1-0898-102-0034-000
• E-108-25 Residential Appeal – Sheng-Lun Tai & Meng Huang – Parcel #1-3298-303-0000-139
• E-088-25 Residential Appeal (Withdrawn) – Ernest & Marietta Langevin Trustees – Parcel #1-3108-301-1601-001

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will consider several contracts, including a yearly service agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for license‑plate video and audio detection for the Sheriff's Office. They will also review a Microsoft support services contract, a software‑as‑a‑service fee for Spatialest, and an amendment to the professional services contract for the Two Rivers Park Boardwalk project. Additional items include a road closure, intersection improvement plans, and a budget adjustment for a maintenance worker position.

• Ratify contract with Flock Group, Inc. for license‑plate video and audio detection for the Sheriff's Office
• Approve 1‑year Microsoft Support Services contract from CompuNet, Inc.
• Approve 1‑year SaaS fee for Spatialest for the Assessor’s Office
• First amendment to professional services contract with MacKay Sposito, LLC for Two Rivers Park Boardwalk project
• Ranch Road & 46th Avenue Road closure

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The committee will meet to receive updates on behavioral health services and sub-committee progress. Discussions include reports from the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery and Joon Care.

• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery updates
• Joon Care updates
• Comprehensive Healthcare updates
• Substance Use Disorder Services sub-committee updates
• Mental Health Services sub-committee updates

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on four residential property tax appeals. Three of the appeals are listed as stipulated, indicating the parties have reached an agreement, and one appeal has been withdrawn. The board will consider each appeal for the specified parcels and owners.

• E-081-25: Residential appeal (stipulated) – Troy & Katie McDaniels, Parcel #1-2980-101-3728-004
• E-089-25: Residential appeal – Dennis & Joan Parisien, Parcel #1-3208-302-0018-002
• E-090-25: Residential appeal (stipulated) – Scott & Katy McLaughlin, Parcel #1-0184-303-0001-001
• E-091-25: Residential appeal (withdrawn) – Lana Kay Christman, Parcel #1-0898-102-0026-000

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing to consider residential property tax appeals. Appeals are scheduled for John Hausel, Sean & Veronica Scott, Charles & Juanita Whitman, and James Taylor, each identified by parcel number. One combined appeal (E-076-25 & E-077-25) has been withdrawn.

• E-053-25 Residential Appeal – John Hausel – Parcel #1-1698-103-0003-006
• E-079-25 Residential Appeal – Sean & Veronica Scott – Parcel #1-0789-207-0004-006
• E-080-25 Residential Appeal – Charles & Juanita Whitman – Parcel #1-0498-200-0024-000
• E-076-25 & E-077-25 Residential Appeal (Withdrawn) – James Taylor – Parcel #1-3208-302-0020-000

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will consider several service agreements for school-to-work employment and public defense. The meeting includes discussions on the 2026 Juvenile Court Guild collective bargaining agreement and 2026 board organization.

• School-to-Work Employment Services agreements with 10 providers, including Columbia Ability Alliance and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, Inc.
• Public defense service agreements with Attorney Joseph Faurholt for Superior Court and homicide offenses
• 36-month fiber internet service agreement with BlackByte Broadband, LLC
• Change Order No.1 for Banlin Construction, LLC regarding the Kennewick Campus Maintenance Shop Expansion
• Agreement with Walla Walla County for mutual use of jail facilities