Benton County, WA

General

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the water situation in the Yakima Basin and Horse Heaven Hills. The session focuses on potential opportunities to address prolonged drought.

• Presentation on climatological conditions and 'Super El Niño' by Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco
• Presentation on cloudseeding technologies by Rainmaker Technologies Director Brandon Monson

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)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on behavioral health initiatives. Discussions include the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery and recovery housing services.

• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery (CVCR) updates
• Recovery Housing and Recovery Housing Services updates
• CVCR Youth Services updates
• Updates from Communications, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and Data and Quality Oversight sub-committees

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)

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

Board of Equalization (BOE)

Board of Equalization (BOE)

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)

The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for December 22, 2026, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum.

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)

The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2027, has been canceled due to the holiday.

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

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)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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)

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will consider several contracts and fund transfers. Key items include an agreement with the US Marshals Service for federal detainees and a contract amendment for the Fairgrounds Buildings Facade Upgrade Project.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with US Marshals Service for housing federal detainees at Benton County Jail
• First Amendment to contract with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. for Fairgrounds Buildings Facade Upgrade Project
• Grant Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce for Sundance Water System Improvement
• Release of retainage for Banlin Construction, LLC regarding the Canine Control Expansion Project
• Agreement between the Benton County Coroner's Office and Interactive Data, LLC (iDi Core)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Prosser for law enforcement services. The meeting includes a presentation from the Columbia Basin Veteran's Center and various administrative approvals.

• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Prosser for Law Enforcement Services
• Agreement with Shoemaker Excavation, Inc. for the Two-Rivers Park Boardwalk Project
• Contract for the Benton County Old Jail and Justice Center Water Leak with Matheson Painting, LLC
• Vendor Purchasing Agreement with L.N. Curtis and Sons for Corrections Department uniforms
• Cisco Webex Voice Cloud Migration and Calling Subscription Services from CompuNet, Inc.

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will review updates on BHCore and POISE. The committee will discuss three phases of services involving the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery and recovery housing. Sub-committee updates on mental health and substance use disorder services are also scheduled.

• BHCore and POISE discussion with Dr. Jennifer Stuber
• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery (CVCR) updates
• Recovery Housing and Recovery Housing Services discussion
• CVCR Youth Services updates
• Sub-committee updates on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

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

The Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board will meet to approve minutes from August 5, 2026, and conduct hearings. The agenda includes an executive session and time for old and new business.

• Approval of August 5, 2026 minutes
• Hearings
• Executive Session

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners holds its regular meeting on October 6, 2026, in Prosser. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering payroll, accounts payable, fund transfers, equipment purchases, and several contracts, including the Two Rivers Park Boardwalk Project and snow removal services. Scheduled items include a semi-annual briefing from the Benton City Revitalization Organization and a discussion of the 2027-2028 budget. Public comment is available in person, by phone, or via WebEx.

• Awarding CB26-09 Two Rivers Park Boardwalk Project to Shoemaker Excavation, Inc.
• Awarding CB26-12 Benton County Snow Removal Services to Ellison Earthworks, LLC
• Sixth Contract Amendment with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for jail and juvenile justice center food services
• Ratifying Change Order #11 with Chervenell Construction Company for the Juvenile Justice Remodel Project
• 2027-2028 Budget Discussion

Planning Commission

The Benton County Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Benton County Administration Building in Kennewick. The agenda lists roll call, approval of minutes from May 5, 2026, and a presentation on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update by Planning Manager Damien Hooper. No specific decisions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text.

• 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update presentation by Planning Manager Damien Hooper
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026
• Meeting at 7112 W. Okanogan Place, Building E, Room 303, Kennewick, WA 99336

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Benton County Courthouse in Prosser. The agenda includes a consent list of routine items and scheduled business on a Purple Heart County discussion, a traffic-safety overtime grant agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, a broadband network agreement with PocketiNet Communications Inc., and a grant agreement with the Washington State Broadband Office. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text provided.

• Right of way easement at the Transitional Housing Property at 900 South Auburn Street, Kennewick WA to Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County (Benton PUD)
• Approval of construction plans and authorization to advertise and bid for Bid No. CB 24-18 C.E. 2025 CRP - Hanks Road Phase 1 Project
• Amending Resolution 2022-286 to update Pagefreezer Software, Inc. addendum pricing for archiving additional social media accounts
• Second Amendment to personal services contract with Master's Touch LLC for Benton County property tax statements, amending Resolution 2025-565
• Interagency agreement between Benton County Sheriff's Office and Washington Traffic Safety Commission for grant funding for overtime on traffic safety emphasis patrols

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items and consider a declaration of emergency to waive competitive bidding for repairs to the old jail and justice center water leak. The board will also review a consent agenda covering contracts, purchases, appointments, and policy updates.

• Declaration of emergency waiving competitive bidding for old jail and justice center water leak repairs
• 60-month lease for three C401F copiers from Pacific Office Automation for Corrections Department
• Purchase of two Cisco Catalyst 9500 core switches for Juvenile Justice Detention Facility from CompuNet
• Five-year Genasys Evertel subscription for Sheriff's Office using Byrne JAG funds
• Contract with Herrera Environmental Consultants for organics feasibility study

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on September 16, 2026, to consider an exemption/deferral appeal from property owner Robert Crawford. The meeting is the board's only scheduled item.

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a $5,000,000 budget adjustment to the 2025-2026 Human Services Fund for Welfare Services. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and agreements, including a fairgrounds arena change order and a building facade upgrade project.

• Public hearing on $5,000,000 budget adjustment to Human Services Fund No. 1080 for Welfare Services
• Ratifying Change Order #6 with Fowler General Construction for Fairgrounds Arena Upgrade Project
• Contract with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. for Fairgrounds Building Facade Upgrade Project
• Notice of Award to L.N. Curtis & Sons for Corrections Department employee uniforms (CB 26-10)
• Agreement with World Triathlon Corporation for temporary use of county right-of-way

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on behavioral health services, including the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery, recovery housing, and youth services. The agenda includes approval of the August 13, 2026 minutes, public comment, and sub-committee reports.

• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery updates
• Recovery housing updates and services
• CVCR youth services updates
• Sub-committee reports: Communications, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Data and Quality Oversight
• Approval of August 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM due to the holiday. No business will be conducted at that time.

• Regular Board Meeting canceled for September 8, 2026

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will review various fund transfers and administrative items. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding Community Development Grant applications and a grant agreement for flood debris cleanup.

• Initiating Yellowstone Avenue Widening Project (CRP CE 2173)
• Initiating Bermuda Road Phase I (CRP CE 2172)
• Public hearing for 2026-27 CDBG Public Services Grant application
• Grant agreement for flood debris cleanup with Washington State Military Department
• Transfer of Energy Study Certification Tax Benefits for Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Project

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners is holding a special workshop to discuss the periodic update of the Benton County Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. Staff members Greg Wendt, Damien Hooper, Ben Floyd, and Adam Cares will lead the discussion.

• Workshop on periodic update of Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
• Discussion led by staff: Greg Wendt, Damien Hooper, Ben Floyd, Adam Cares
• Special meeting format: in-person, live-broadcast, and telephonic via WebEx

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with routine items such as payroll, fund transfers, and contracts, as well as a public hearing on a subdivision vacation. The board will also discuss scheduled business, including grant agreements and recommendations for public safety sales tax funding for 2027-2028.

• Public hearing on Subdivision Vacation SV 2026-0003 (Herling ~ D Hooper)
• Grant agreement with HUD for Continuum of Care Program (WA0072L0T12518)
• Interagency agreements with WA Administrative Office of the Courts for CASA/GAL and Juvenile Court Early Intervention Programs
• 2027-2028 Public Safety Sales Tax Grant Funding Recommendations
• Temporary change to courthouse business hours for employee event

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including contracts, fund transfers, and appointments. A public hearing is scheduled for a short plat vacation. The most notable item is the approval of new election tabulation hardware.

• Purchase of Clear Ballot Tabulation System Hardware for Elections Office
• Public hearing: Short Plat Vacation SPV 2026-004 Woodard
• Contract with Career Path Services for Rapid Response Additional Assistance (RRAA)
• Interagency Agreement with WA State Dept. of Commerce for GMA Periodic Update Grant FY 2027
• Sign County Program Agreement with DCYF (Agreement #2663-69632)

Planning Commission

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)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including accounts payable, payroll, and several contracts. Notable items include a purchase agreement for EV charging stations, a lease for a copier, and a declaration of surplus property. The board will also receive a briefing on the Manhattan Project National Historic Park.

• Purchase agreement with National Car Charging LLC for NASPO Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Equipment and Services
• Declaration and Sale of Surplus Property
• 60-month lease agreement for one IM C4510 copier from Pacific Office Automation, Inc.
• Memorandum of Understanding with Deputy Sheriffs' Guild
• DSHS Agreement 2663-71265 with Developmental Disabilities Administration

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

The Law Enforcement Officers' & Fire Fighters' Disability Board (LEOFF) will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2026, at the Benton County Courthouse in Prosser, WA. The board will approve the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting and conduct an executive session to review submitted medical claims. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will meet to consider several service agreements and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes multiple contracts for the School-to-Work Program and various county maintenance and security services.

• Seven agreements for the School-to-Work Program with providers including Columbia Ability Alliance and Goodwill Industries
• Contract with Allstar Construction Group, Inc. for Intersection Safety and Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project
• Initiation of County Road Project CRP CE 2025 Hanks Road Phase I
• Contract with KeyBank National Association for county banking services
• Agreement with Colliers Valuation & Advisory Services for land appraisal services

Planning Commission

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will meet to consider a series of consent agenda items including equipment purchases and service contracts. The board will also discuss grant funding and the compensation for an Events Maintenance Foreman position.

• Purchase agreement for 19 ALPR Cameras from Axon Enterprises, Inc for the Sheriff's Office
• Awarding the Fairgrounds Buildings Facade Upgrade Project to Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co.
• 60-Month Relay 4500 Lease from Pitney Bowes Inc. for the Benton County Elections Office
• Contract with MMEC Architecture & Interiors, LLC for the Justice Center Space Needs Project
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F150 Vehicle for the Sheriff's Office

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