Benton County public meetings in 2024

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. has been canceled. No other business is listed.

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners announced that the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. has been canceled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings on residential and agricultural property tax appeals. The board will review evidence submitted by November 18, 2024, to determine valuation disputes.

• Residential Appeal E-082-24: Steven & Meredith Anthony (Parcel # 1-2389-102-0001-005)
• Agricultural Appeal E-084-24: Richard and Frances Burger (Parcel # 1-1694-300-0004-000)
• Residential Appeal E-064-24: David W Lemar (Parcel # 1-1897-308-0001-010)
• Agricultural Appeal E-062-24: Janice M Weets (WITHDREW)

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on several residential tax appeals. The agenda includes a rescheduled appeal for David Anderson (Parcel #1-2908-202-0000-043), a standard appeal for Lucille DeMille (Parcel #1-1897-202-0064-015), a stipulated appeal for Cody Link (Parcel #1-2598-302-0001-018), and withdrawn appeals for Darcie K. Wiese (Parcels #1-3107-101-1432-002, #003, #004). The meeting runs from 9:00 AM to 11:20 AM.

• E-056-24 Residential Appeal (Rescheduled) – David Anderson, Parcel #1-2908-202-0000-043
• E-057-24 Residential Appeal – Lucille DeMille, Parcel #1-1897-202-0064-015
• E-058-24 Residential Appeal (Stipulated) – Cody Link, Parcel #1-2598-302-0001-018
• E-053-24 through E-055-24 Residential Appeals (Withdrawn) – Darcie K. Wiese, Parcels #1-3107-101-1432-002, #003, #004

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes fund transfers, budget approvals, and multiple contract items. Key decisions include the 2025-2026 budget for the Noxious Weed Control Board, vehicle rate assessments for the Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund, and a series of professional services agreements with attorneys for criminal and juvenile court matters. The meeting also features public comment, scheduled business items such as a US Marshal joint law‑enforcement agreement, and an engineer's report on the South Adair Road Extension.

• Approval of the Benton County Noxious Weed Control Board 2025-2026 Budget
• Adoption of Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund vehicle rates/assessments for department vehicles
• Professional Services Agreements with multiple attorneys for criminal, juvenile, and specialized court programs
• Public Safety Services Contracts with Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery and Boys & Girls Club locations
• Energy Northwest Interlocal Agreement to provide specialized law‑enforcement services on an as‑needed basis

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024, will not be considered a special meeting because a quorum was not met. Only Commissioner Alvarez will be in attendance.

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on four tax appeals, two agricultural and two residential. Two of the appeals (E-205-24 and E-195-24) have been withdrawn. The board will consider the remaining appeals for the listed parcels. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• E-137-24 Agricultural Appeal – David Gray, Parcel #1-3406-200-0002-000
• E-176-24 Residential Appeal – Robert Davis, Parcel #1-1389-306-0001-001
• E-205-24 Agricultural Appeal (WITHDREW) – John Rutherford, Parcel #1-1296-300-0020-000
• E-195-24 Residential Appeal (WITHDREW) – Michael H Bowen, Parcel #1-1697-302-0005-002

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The regular committee meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum.

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on December 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM in the Prosser Courthouse. Four residential appeal cases will be presented, each identified by an appeal number, appellant name, and parcel number. The hearing is for the board to consider the appeals; no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• E-196-24 – Donald Zorn – Parcel # 1-0589-113-0000-004
• E-031-24 – Courtney Percival – Parcel # 1-1595-301-1160-001
• E-044-24 (stipulated) – Eric Jones & Sheila Erickson – Parcel # 1-3598-204-0003-003
• E-046-24 – Mitchell Holden – Parcel # 1-2280-301-0938-003

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will discuss updates to the county-wide procurement, leasing, and contracting policy and the Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund Policy. The body is also considering several service contracts for veterinary care, jail medical services, and the recruitment of a Juvenile Court Administrator.

• 2025-2027 Appraisers Collective Bargaining Agreement and 2025 Non-Bargaining Wages
• Environmental Assessment contract for 900 South Auburn Street, Kennewick
• Contract with Everhealth, LLC for medical services at the Benton County Jail and Juvenile Justice Center
• Contract with Prothman Company for Juvenile Court Administrator recruitment
• Updating the County-Wide Procurement, Leasing and Contracting Policy

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings on commercial property appeals. One appeal is scheduled for review, while another has been withdrawn.

• Commercial Appeal E-001-24: PHNTUS Richland Gardens LLC (Parcel # 1-2698-401-2301-002)
• Commercial Appeal E-002-24: Nationwide Health Prop INC (Withdrawn)

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on a commercial appeal filed by JC Penney, represented by Glass Trust Company LLC, for parcel 1-3099-4BP-5266-001. The board will also consider a withdrawn commercial appeal from Wornick Richmond LLC for parcel 1-2198-101-3300-004.

• 9:00‑10:00 am – Commercial appeal E‑043‑24: JC Penney c/o Glass Trust Company LLC, Parcel #1-3099-4BP-5266-001
• 10:00‑11:00 am – Commercial appeal E‑035‑24 (WITHDREW): Wornick Richmond LLC, Parcel #1-2198-101-3300-004

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on a financing agreement with the City of Richland for an 800 MHz radio project. The agenda also includes lease agreements for Ricoh copiers for several county offices, a 36‑month subscription to 11:11 Systems Secure Object Storage, and a change order for the Elections Center construction contract. Additional items involve fund transfers for overtime, workers‑compensation assessments, and public‑safety uniform cleaning costs.

• Financing Agreement with City of Richland for the 800 MHz Radio Project
• 60‑month lease agreements for Ricoh copiers for the Clerk’s Office, Auditor’s Payroll Division, Public Services Building, Prosser Courthouse, and Treasurer’s Office
• 36‑month subscription to 11:11 Systems Secure Object Storage
• Ratifying Change Order #10 to Banlin Construction, LLC's contract for the Elections Center Project
• Transfer of funds within the Public Safety Tax Fund to cover increased uniform cleaning costs

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting. They will receive a briefing on bonds and consider dissolving the Benton City Library Capital Facilities Area Board. The board will elect a president and a secretary/treasurer, and approve current and future invoices. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes for November 21, 2023
• Briefing on bonds and possible dissolution of the Benton City Library Capital Facilities Area Board
• Election of officers: president and secretary/treasurer
• Approval of current and future invoices

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and decide on the adoption of the final 2025-2026 biennium budgets. The board will also review and certify the County General Levy, the County Road Levy, and budgeted taxes for 2025 collection.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 biennium budgets and levies
• Certification of the County General Levy for 2025 collection
• Certification of the County Road Levy for 2025 collection
• Certification of budgeted taxes for 2025 collection
• Adoption of final 2025-2026 Benton County Budgets

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners canceled the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 9:00 AM.

• Canceled Regular Board Meeting
• Jerome Delvin, District 1
• Michael Alvarez, District 2
• Will McKay, District 3
• Jerrod MacPherson

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on two Commercial Appeal cases. The first case, listed as withdrawn, concerns parcels for the Columbia Mall Partnership. The second case involves parcels for CBYW Canyon Lakes PROPCO LLC. Evidence for both cases is due by October 22, 2024.

• Commercial Appeal (withdrawn) – Columbia Mall Partnership parcels: 1-3199-100-0003-000, 1-3199-100-0001-000, 1-3199-100-0006-001, 1-3199-100-0006-00A
• Commercial Appeal – CBYW Canyon Lakes PROPCO LLC parcels: 1-1589-101-2172-001, 1-1589-101-2172-004, 1-1589-101-2172-005, 1-1589-110-0005-000, 1-1589-110-0006-000, 1-1589-110-0007-000, 1-1589-110-0008-000, 1-1589-110-0009-000, 1-1589-110-0011-001, 1-1589-110-0012-001, 1-1589-110-0013-000
• Evidence submission deadline: October 22, 2024

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings regarding commercial property appeals. One scheduled appeal has been withdrawn, while one remains on the schedule.

• Commercial Appeal E-024-24: Khols Department Stores INC (Parcel # 1-3099-401-2290-008)
• Commercial Appeal E-022-24: Dayton Hudson Corporation d/b/a Target Corp (WITHDREW)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes fund transfers, payroll items, and several contract approvals. Key decisions include ratifying a change order for the Red Mountain Access Road project and authorizing bid processes for parking lot and equipment purchases. The meeting also features a public hearing on the 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan and discussions on workforce development agreements.

• Ratify Change Order #4 to Central Washington Asphalt Inc.'s contract for the Red Mountain Access Road Project
• Authorize advertisement and bid process for the Fairgrounds Parking Lot Improvement Project
• Approve purchase of a diagnostic scanner from Snap-On Industrial for the Fleet Department
• Execute first amendment to Apollo Sheet Metal, Inc. contract for Justice Center HVAC Improvement Project
• Approve MOU and Infrastructure Funding Agreement between Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council and WorkSource Columbia Basin

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on two commercial appeal applications that have been withdrawn. The first concerns the Kennedy Center Mini Storage parcel #1-1798-3BP-4157-004. The second concerns Cedarview LLC parcel #1-3199-1BP-4157-004. No decisions are expected as the appeals were withdrawn.

• E-020-24 Commercial Appeal (WITHDREW) – Kennedy Center Mini Storage, Parcel #1-1798-3BP-4157-004
• E-021-24 Commercial Appeal (WITHDREW) – Cedarview LLC, Parcel #1-3199-1BP-4157-004

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 specific providers and workforce development.

• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery updates
• Peer Washington updates
• Joon Therapy updates
• Substance Use Disorder Services sub-committee updates
• Behavioral Health Workforce Development sub-committee updates

Board of Equalization (BOE)

The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on November 13, 2024. Two commercial appeal cases—E-018-24 for Southridge Properties LLC (parcel #1-1089-301-3031-001) and E-019-24 for Born to Run Properties LLC (parcel #1-2298-301-2211-004)—are listed as withdrawn. No other agenda items are noted. The board will adjourn after the hearing.

• Withdrawal of Commercial Appeal E-018-24 for Southridge Properties LLC, parcel #1-1089-301-3031-001
• Withdrawal of Commercial Appeal E-019-24 for Born to Run Properties LLC, parcel #1-2298-301-2211-004

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, has been canceled due to the holiday weekend.

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will discuss the draft 2025-2026 budget and decide whether to proceed to a public hearing. The meeting will also include setting a date for that public hearing.

• Discussion of draft 2025-2026 budget
• Decision to proceed to public hearing
• Setting date for 2025-2026 budget public hearing

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will consider an amendment to the ordinance regarding potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs. The meeting includes a large consent agenda featuring various service contracts, professional agreements for public defense, and corporate boundary revisions.

• Public hearing on Amendment to BCC 2.20 regarding Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Dogs
• Approval of City of West Richland Ordinance 18-24 and City of Benton City Ordinances 1067 and 1068 for corporate boundary revisions
• Awarding 2024-2025 snow removal services contract to C & E Trenching, LLC
• Notice of award to 2A Patriot, LLC for 2024 rifle purchase for the Sheriff's Office
• Ratifying Change Order #4 for Bouten Construction Company regarding the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery Project

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from recent meetings and a consent agenda that includes several contract amendments, fund transfers, and service agreements. Commissioners will discuss two memoranda of understanding for the sheriff's office wellness program. The board will consider a personal services contract with White Bluffs Consulting to review and update the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations. A presentation from the director of the WSU Research and Extension Center will also be heard.

• First Contract Amendment with ARC Services LLC for defensive tactics training (Corrections)
• Professional Service Agreement with Ideal Option, PLLC for opioid treatment in the jail
• Awarding bid to C & E Trenching for 2024‑2025 snow removal services
• Personal Services Contract with White Bluffs Consulting to review and update the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
• Memorandum of Understanding with Sheriff's Deputies' Guild for sheriff's office wellness program

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of consent agenda items, including payroll postings, fund transfers, and multiple service contracts. Scheduled business includes several memoranda of understanding and interlocal agreements related to climate planning, opioid settlement funds, and a justice assistance grant. The board will also vote on procurement items such as a sniper rifle purchase, a deicer contract, and a change order for the Elections Center project. Additional items cover employee performance review and litigation updates.

• Authorize purchase of two sniper rifles for the Benton County Sheriff's Office
• Ratify Change Order #9 to Banlin Construction, LLC's contract for the Elections Center Project
• Approve purchase agreement for deicer from GMCO Corporation under the Washington State Master Contract
• Accept work performed by Hummel Construction & Development, LLC for the Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facility Training Center and release retainage
• Transfer funds within the Boating Safety & Patrol Fund (Fund No. 1270) for overtime

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board will hear a consultant presentation of the county-wide compensation study findings and recommendations. Staff will present their recommendations and discuss how to implement the study’s suggestions for non‑bargaining positions. The commissioners may decide on direction for implementing those recommendations.

• Consultant presentation of county-wide compensation study findings and recommendations
• Staff recommendations on implementing study for non‑bargaining positions
• Discussion of possible implementation direction for non‑bargaining staff

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will hold a special budget workshop on October 17, 2024. Each department will present its proposed budget for the 2025‑2026 biennium. Departments presenting include the Clerk, District Court/Probation Assessment, Juvenile, Superior Court, Sheriff, and Coroner. No other agenda items are listed.

• Clerk – 2025/2026 biennium budget presentation
• District Court / Probation Assessment – 2025/2026 biennium budget presentation
• Juvenile – 2025/2026 biennium budget presentation
• Superior Court – 2025/2026 biennium budget presentation
• Sheriff – 2025/2026 biennium budget presentation

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special budget workshop. Departments will present their 2025/2026 biennium budget proposals, including Revenue & Expenditures, Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor, WSU/Benton County Extension, and the Prosecuting Attorney. Commissioners will discuss the presented revenue, expenditures, and departmental funding. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Revenue & Expenditures budget presentation
• Assessor budget presentation
• Treasurer budget presentation
• Auditor budget presentation
• WSU / Benton County Extension budget presentation

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will consider an interlocal agreement with Franklin County to fund the construction of the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery. The board will also review several procurement contracts and public safety requests.

• Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for Columbia Valley Center for Recovery construction
• Rejection of all bids for C.E. 2148 - 2024 Pavement Markings Project
• Request for Sheriff's Office to purchase two replacement canines
• Acceptance of an electronic storage detection canine donation for the Sheriff's Office
• Professional services contract with Lutheran Community Services Northwest for mental health services

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The committee will meet to discuss funding for additional programs and services. Members will also receive updates from sub-committees regarding mental health, substance use disorder, communications, and workforce development.

• Discussion on funding additional programs and services
• Substance Use Disorder Services sub-committee updates
• Mental Health Services sub-committee updates
• Behavioral Health Workforce Development sub-committee updates
• Communications sub-committee updates

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant. The meeting includes a large consent agenda featuring various service contracts, fund transfers, and a presentation on the temporary closure of the Sheriff's Office Prosser office.

• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant
• Ratifying change order #8 to Banlin Construction, LLC for the Elections Center Project
• Contract with City of Kennewick for the Graffiti Abatement Program
• Agreement with Clarity Point, PLLC for Sheriff's Office employee mental health services
• Solicitation of bids for employee uniforms (CB 24-17)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on October 3, 2024. The agenda includes an update and discussion of the Fairgrounds Master Plan, feasibility study, ongoing capital improvements, and prioritization of future improvements at the Benton County Fairgrounds & Event Center. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of the Fairgrounds Master Plan, feasibility study, and capital improvement priorities

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will approve minutes from recent meetings and a consent agenda covering multiple fund transfers, contracts, and lease agreements. They will consider procurement items such as a laptop for the Sheriff’s Office, a rifle purchase, and an X‑Ray machine for the Coroner's Office. A discussion of the 2025‑2026 county budget is scheduled. Additional items include grant applications and a facility easement with Northwest Pipeline LLC.

• Purchase of one Talino KA-L Gamma laptop for the Sheriff’s Office (Samuri LLC)
• Lease agreement for crushing and stockpiling road surfacing materials at Finley Quarry
• Authorization to bid for the 2024 rifle purchase (CB 24-20)
• Authorization to bid for an X‑Ray machine for the Coroner's Office (CB 24-22)
• Contract with The Master's Touch, LLC for tax statement services

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the September 17 meeting and several consent agenda items, including professional services contracts and procurement purchases. They will also hear public comments and vote on three ordinance amendments related to open space conservation, decertified manufactured homes, and zoning definitions. Additional items include fund transfers for sheriff overtime and a capital projects trainee position.

• Approve minutes for September 17, 2024 meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Professional Services Contract with Tanya Logston – Community Prevention Coordinator for Pasco Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
• Purchase of Dell Latitude 5550 laptop for the Public Works Department
• Ratify Change Order #1 to Apollo Sheet Metal, Inc. for the Justice Center HVAC Project
• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendments OA 2024-001, OA 2024-002, and OA 2024-003 (zoning related)

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on September 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The agenda lists a discussion of the Sheriff's Office Wellness Program and any proposed resources for the program. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Discussion of the Sheriff's Office Wellness Program and potential resources

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Commissioners will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a memorandum of understanding with Franklin County for juvenile drug court and related programs, a purchase of sensor tags and a three‑year SaaS subscription for the Elections Department, and the signing of a prospectus to apply for Rural Arterial Program funding for Hanks Road Phase 2. They will also approve routine payroll and accounts payable items and appoint three members to the Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council.

• MOU and agreement with Franklin County for juvenile drug court, FFT, SAP, detention mental health team, and education employment training program costs
• Agreement IAA25426 with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for interpreter costs
• Purchase of sensor tags and a three‑year SaaS subscription from Link Labs for the Benton County Elections Department
• Signing of Rural Arterial Program Final Prospectus to apply for RAP funding for Hanks Road Phase 2
• Appointment of John Raschko, Megan McCary, and Seth Worley to the Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council (terms expiring June 30 2027)

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton‑Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will review updates from the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery and several sub‑committees covering substance use, mental health, communications, and workforce development. The meeting also includes an overview of the CivicClerk system for future agenda preparation. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda focuses on informational updates and planning.

• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery updates
• Substance Use Disorder Services sub‑committee updates
• Mental Health Services sub‑committee updates
• Communications sub‑committee updates
• Overview of CivicClerk for future agendas

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to approve an updated local agency project prospectus and agreement for County Road Project CE 2150, which involves deck repair on District Line Chandler. The meeting also includes franchise agreement renewals for Great Basin Water Company and Red Mountain Water Association, and several procurement items such as a Ford Maverick truck for the Planning Department. Additional items include fund transfers for vehicle purchases and the purchase of HVAC units for the juvenile justice center.

• Resolution to approve updated Local Agency Project Prospectus and Agreement for County Road Project (CRP) CE 2150 – District Line Chandler deck repair; rescinding Resolution 2024-0470
• Franchise Agreement Renewal for Great Basin Water Company, LLC
• Franchise Agreement Renewal for Red Mountain Water Association, LLC (D/B/A Red Mountain Water)
• Authorizing purchase of a 2024 Ford Maverick Truck from Clary Longview, LLC dba Bud Clary Ford/Hyundai for the Planning Department
• Ratifying purchase and installation of five HVAC units from Apollo Sheet Metal, Inc. for the Benton‑Franklin Juvenile Justice Center

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The regular Board of Benton County Commissioners meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites the holiday weekend as the reason. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contracts and amendments for road maintenance, jail facility upgrades, and supply purchases. The meeting will also include a public comment session and an executive session for contract negotiations and employee performance reviews.

• Ratifying change order #3 for Red Mountain Access Road Project
• Awarding contract for Fairgrounds Arena Upgrade Project
• First amendment to contract for Jail Door System Upgrade
• Grant Agreement with Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery for Homelessness
• Interlocal Agreement with Washington State Dept. of Corrections for contingency plans

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will adopt the Benton County Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for 2024‑2029. It will also consider several procurement items, including laptops for the Sheriff’s Office and change orders for construction projects. Additional agenda items cover boundary revisions with nearby cities and a Goodwill Consolidated Homeless Grant contract for 2024‑2025.

• Adopt Benton County Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for 2024‑2029
• Approve purchase of 55 Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged laptops and accessories for the Sheriff’s Office
• Ratify Change Orders #6 & #7 to the Banlin Construction, LLC contract for the Election Center Project
• Approve agreements to revise corporate boundaries with the City of Benton City (North Highland Road, Horne Road) and the City of West Richland (Ruppert Road)
• Approve Goodwill Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) contract for 2024/2025

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including the purchase of an ESRI developer service retainer package for the GIS Department. They will also ratify change orders for Banlin Construction's contract on the Elections Center Project and award a contract to River City Environmental for grease trap and oil‑water separator cleaning at county facilities. Additional items include fund transfers for public safety uniforms and the approval of minutes from the August 6 meeting.

• Approve minutes for August 6, 2024
• Approve purchase of ESRI, Inc. developer service retainer package for GIS Department
• Ratify Change Order #4 and #5 to Banlin Construction, LLC's contract for the Elections Center Project
• Award contract to River City Environmental, Inc. for grease trap & oil‑water separator pumping & cleaning at all county locations
• Transfer funds within Public Safety Tax, Fund 1480, Department 121 for uniforms and accessories

General

The Bi-County Meeting will discuss a proposal to split payments 50/50 between Benton and Franklin counties for the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery project betterments list. The body will also consider a temporary contract with Lourdes Medical for substance treatment services at the Sobering Center in Franklin County.

• Proposed 50/50 payment split for Columbia Valley Center for Recovery project betterments
• Potential temporary contract with Lourdes Medical for substance treatment services at the Franklin County Sobering Center

Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)

The Benton-Franklin Behavioral Health Advisory Committee will discuss recent updates from the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery and Franklin County. The committee will also consider interlocal agreements related to construction and operations. Sub‑committee reports on substance‑use disorder services, mental health services, communications, and workforce development will be presented.

• Columbia Valley Center for Recovery updates
• Franklin County updates
• Interlocal agreements for construction and/or operations
• Substance Use Disorder Services sub‑committee updates
• Mental Health Services sub‑committee updates

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing five scanners for the Clerk's Office and appoint two members to the Park Board. The meeting also includes approval of accounts payable, surplus property declaration, and agreements for right-of-way use.

• Purchase of five Ricoh Fi-7700 scanners for the Clerk's Office
• Appointment of David Cannon and Kit McBurney to the Park Board
• Acceptance of work by Banlin Construction for Administration Building improvements
• Agreement with Delta Endurance LLC for temporary right-of-way use
• Declaration of surplus property

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Benton County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including contracts for newspaper services, a solid‑waste grant amendment, a memorandum of understanding with the Pasco Police Department, and an interlocal IT agreement. Scheduled business includes a transfer of funds within the General Fund to re‑allocate budget for wages, a veteran income waiver, a homeless‑grant amendment, a health‑care interagency agreement for a re‑entry demonstration project, and a grant application for the 2024 GESA Local Heroes program. Other business covers an environmental‑assessment request for Lineage Logistics and two 2024‑2028 employment contracts for county officials.

• Transfer of funds within General Fund (Fund 0010, Dept. 117) to re‑allocate budget for wages – R. Brown
• Veteran Waiver of Income – K. Sullivan
• Consolidated Homeless Grant Amendment A – K. Sullivan
• Washington State Health Care Authority Interagency Agreement K7825 for Reentry Demonstration Initiative – R. Ruelas
• Grant Application for 2024 GESA Local Heroes Grant supporting law‑enforcement projects – K. Gillies and Undersheriff Law

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will meet to discuss a semi-annual ARPA briefing from the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments. The board will also review updates regarding the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery and a reentry demonstration project grant.

• Professional Services Contract #PSC-24/25-Dorsett-Prev-00 with Jennifer Dorsett for Prevention Coalition Coordinators technical assistance
• 60-Month Lease Agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. for one IM 550F Copier for the Clerk’s Office
• Commissioning Service Contract with Engineering Economics, Inc. for Columbia Valley Center for Recovery
• Contract Amendment with Continental Door Company, LLC for roll up door repairs at Kennewick and Prosser Shops
• Grant Award Contract K7851 from Washington State Health Care Authority for the Reentry Demonstration Initiative Project

Board of Benton County Commissioners (BOCC)

The Board of Benton County Commissioners will meet to review several service agreements and procurement contracts. Key scheduled business includes the distribution of opioid settlement funds with the City of Kennewick and awarding the official county newspaper contract.

• Interlocal Agreement with City of Kennewick for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Contract award for the Official County Newspaper
• Service Agreement with Stericycle, Inc. for Autopsy and Bio-Hazard Waste Disposal
• Contract with M2 Industrial, Inc. for the Guidepost & Guardrail Project
• Purchase of two CAT D Dump Bodies from OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC