Spokane County, WA

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District Budget and a proposed pause on data center applications. The body will also review several interlocal agreements and grant acceptances.

• Proposed pause on Land Use and Permit Applications for Data Centers from October 20, 2016, through June 1, 2027
• Public hearing for the 2027 Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District Budget
• Acceptance of $630,000.00 from the Washington State Department of Commerce for the State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program
• Interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Spokane for Historic Preservation Services (2027-2029)
• Interlocal Agreement with Spokane Regional Emergency Communications and the City of Spokane for Winbourne Consulting, Inc. procurement

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public budget roundtable. The meeting includes an overview of budgeted expenditures for 2027 presented by the Finance & Administration and Budget & Fiscal Operations directors.

• Overview of County Budgeted Expenditures for 2027

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a briefing session to discuss various agency updates and contract requests. All documents provided for this meeting are in draft form for discussion and consideration.

• Request for reimbursement of emergency communications costs under HUD INF–CDBG-DR funding
• Agreement between The Center for Children & Youth Justice and Superior Court for the Safe Babies Program
• Contractor selection for the 3rd Floor Monroe Court remodel
• Proposed amendment to the Recycling Service Level
• Contract amendment for The Way Out Center to extend through 6/30/2027

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a strategic planning meeting to discuss the budget matrix. The meeting includes budget presentations from the County Assessor, County Auditor, and District Court Administrator.

• Budget presentation by Tom Konis, Assessor
• Budget presentation by Vicky Dalton, Auditor
• Budget presentation by John Witter, District Court Administrator
• Budget Matrix discussion with Finance and Budget directors
• Possible executive sessions regarding real estate, personnel, contracts, and litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a briefing session to discuss draft ordinances and funding revisions. The meeting includes a one-hour discussion on 2027 legislative priorities. All documents provided for the meeting are in draft form for discussion and consideration.

• Fentanyl Endangerment Ordinance
• Virtual Currency Kiosk Ordinance
• CDBG-DR Funding Revision for the LTRG Home Build Program
• Winbourne Contract
• 2027 Legislative Priorities Discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2026 Amended Annual Road Program and Stormwater Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider several grants, a property acquisition, and set hearing dates for new criminal and currency ordinances.

• Public hearing on 2026 Amended Annual Road Program and Stormwater Capital Improvement Program
• Proposed ordinances to address fentanyl endangerment and prohibit virtual currency kiosks
• Contract for Forensic Accreditation Services with Solutions for Quality Management not to exceed $135,000
• DUI Repeat Offender Grant for the Prosecutor's Office in the amount of $107,681.82
• Purchase and sale agreement for 10.395 acres of vacant property from Kristi Wilson and Michael Deife

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a working session focused on the 2027 budget. Discussions include a non-representative market study and planning for a property tax levy hearing on November 16th.

• 2027 Budget Conversation
• Non-Rep Market Study
• Updated Decision Matrix
• November 16th Property Tax Levy Hearing discussion
• Possible executive sessions regarding real estate, personnel, and litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners holds a briefing session on October 6, 2026, with no final votes scheduled. Prosecutor Preston McCollam presents a DUI repeat offender grant award and two proposed ordinances on fentanyl endangerment and virtual currency kiosks. Sheriff's Office staff discuss a SCOPE West Valley office lease, a 2026 Gesa Local Heroes grant, and an SQM contract. Housing and Community Development staff and The Salvation Army give updates on The Way Out Center shelter contract and a joint request for proposals for homeless services with the City of Spokane.

• Prosecutor presents acceptance of a Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys award for the FY 2027 DUI Repeat Offender program
• Proposed Fentanyl Endangerment Ordinance discussed
• Proposed Virtual Currency Kiosk Ordinance discussed
• SCOPE West Valley Office Lease and 2026 Gesa Local Heroes Grant Award presented by the Sheriff's Office
• Updates to The Way Out Center Contract / County-Funded Emergency Shelter Beds and The Way Out Shelter Amendment, plus a joint homeless services RFP with the City of Spokane

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners meets October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Public Works Building, 1026 West Broadway Avenue, to consider a range of contracts, grants, and fee changes. The board will set an October 20, 2026 public hearing on a proposed pause on accepting land use and permit applications for data centers. A public hearing will also be held on an ordinance imposing an additional one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax countywide starting January 1, 2027 for criminal justice purposes. Other items include a road project award, solid waste gate fee increases, and several HUD grants.

• Set Oct. 20, 2026 hearing on a pause on land use and permit applications for data centers
• Public hearing on ordinance imposing an additional 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice, starting Jan. 1, 2027
• Award Craig Road and Thrope Road improvement project to Copenhaver Construction Inc for $2,123,598.71 (engineer's estimate $3,663.547.20)
• Adopting an increase for solid waste gate fees at North County and Valley Transfer Stations
• Accepting HUD grants: ESG $158,508.00, HOME $803,095.18, CDBG $1,828,017.00

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners meets at 9:00 AM on October 5, 2026 for a strategic planning meeting centered on a 2027 Budget Workshop. Sheriff John Nowels presents the Sheriff's Office budget, and Mike Sparber discusses Detention Services and Geiger. Finance staff cover the Historic Preservation Fund, outside agencies and economic development, a 2026 sales tax update, and a 2026 third-quarter financial update. Miscellaneous matters include a letter of support for a Major Disaster Declaration for the Spokane Complex fires and a joint press conference with the City of Spokane on a PROTECT Grant; possible executive sessions are listed for real estate, personnel, contract, and litigation matters.

• 2027 Budget Workshop: Sheriff's Office budget presentation by Sheriff John Nowels (9:00-10:15 a.m.)
• Detention Services - Geiger discussion continued, presented by Mike Sparber (10:15-11:00 a.m.)
• Finance items: Historic Preservation Fund, Outside Agencies & Economic Development, 2026 Sales Tax Update, 2026 3rd Quarter Financial Update
• Letter of support for a Major Disaster Declaration to aid recovery from the Spokane Complex fires
• Joint press conference with City of Spokane regarding a PROTECT Grant; possible executive sessions listed under RCW 42.30.110

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners meets September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Public Works Building, 1026 West Broadway Avenue, to take up a range of items. The board will consider creating an Affordable Housing Permit Program with expedited review and fee deferrals, and will hold public hearings on vacating portions of several county roads. It will also vote on board appointments, a proclamation, and multiple state and federal grant acceptances, including $2,418,000 from the Federal Railroad Administration for the FY26 East Spokane County Corridor Safety Study.

• Public hearing on creating an Affordable Housing Permit Program for expedited review and fee deferrals, adopting new Spokane County Code Section 3.08.080
• Accepting $2,418,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Railroad Administration for the FY26 East Spokane County Corridor Safety Study
• Accepting $88,347.44 from the Washington State Patrol for the FFY25 National Criminal History Improvement Program, July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028
• Accepting $691,240.68 from the Washington State Health Care Authority for the Rural Health Transformation Program
• Public hearings on vacating portions of Keene Road, Lyons Avenue in the plat Clearview, and Martin Road and Mohs Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners meets Sept. 29, 2026 for a briefing session, not a final-action hearing. Staff will present a proposed increase to Solid Waste Gate Fees at the North County and Valley Transfer Stations, two River Crossing LLC TIF/LIFT reimbursement requests, and HUD entitlement contracts for the 2026 program year. Other items include an interlocal agreement with Adams County, a PROTECT grant application, a $82,183.00 state growth-management grant, and a "1115 Contract." The agenda also lists possible executive sessions on real estate, personnel, contract negotiations, and litigation.

• Proposed increase to Solid Waste Gate Fees at the North County and Valley Transfer Stations
• River Crossing LLC TIF/LIFT Reimbursement Request #14 — Trailhead improvements
• River Crossing LLC TIF/LIFT Reimbursement Request #15 — Indiana Avenue improvements
• HUD Entitlement Contracts for the 2026 Program Year — CDBG, HOME, and ESG
• Washington State Department of Commerce Growth Management Services Periodic Update Grant FY27: $82,183.00, July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners meets September 28, 2026 for a working session and 2027 budget workshop. Superior Court, Planning, and Community Services staff give updates, and the afternoon covers Detention Services (Geiger), a criminal justice 0.1% sales tax discussion, and the 2027 budget binder. No final votes are scheduled; the agenda notes possible executive sessions on real estate, personnel, contracts, and litigation.

• Superior Court budget presentation by Presiding Judge Tony Hazel and Administrator Ashley Callan (9:00-9:45 a.m.)
• Parametrix update from Planning Director Scott Chesney (9:45-10:00 a.m.)
• Detention Services - Geiger discussion with Mike Sparber, Sr. Director of Law and Justice (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
• Criminal Justice 0.1% sales tax discussion with Jeff McMorris, Acting CEO (2:30-2:45 p.m.)
• 2027 Budget Workshop - Budget Binder, Alphabetically by Agency, with Tessa Sheldon, Budget and Financial Operations Director (2:45-4:00 p.m.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing session to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including a proposed increase in solid waste gate fees, a special fee for fire-impacted home inspections, and acceptance of a state grant. Other topics include road program awards, a railroad safety study, road vacations, a flood control budget, and an interlocal agreement extension. The agenda is a mix of decisions and discussions, with final actions possible on several items.

• Adopt increase for Solid Waste Gate Fees at North County and Valley Transfer Stations
• Accept Washington State Patrol financial assistance for National Criminal History Improvement Project (July 2026–Dec 2028)
• Special fee for replacement/repair inspections for single-family homes impacted by Spokane Complex Fire
• 2026 CRAB Local Road Program Awards
• Letter requesting $200,000 contribution match to Long Term Recovery Group

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular legislative session, including a public hearing notice for a proposed 0.1% sales tax to fund criminal justice, appointments, and various contracts. The board will also hold the first 2027 budget roundtable, focusing on revenue projections.

• Public hearing set for Oct 6 on 0.1% sales tax for criminal justice (RCW 82.14.345)
• Accept $70,000 grant from WA courts for Blake decision resentencing costs
• Accept $980,550 CHIP grant for housing infrastructure
• Approve $200,000 contract with Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group for Spokane Complex Fires
• Set special fee for fire-impacted single-family residential inspections

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners is holding a strategic planning meeting focused on the 2027 budget, with presentations from the Budget and Financial Operations Director and the Prosecuting Attorney. The board will review the budget binder alphabetically by agency. Possible executive sessions are listed for real estate, personnel, and litigation matters, but no final actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2027 Budget review led by Tessa Sheldon, Budget and Financial Operations Director
• Prosecutor's Office presentation by Preston McCollam, Prosecuting Attorney
• Possible executive session on acquisition/lease of real estate (RCW 42.30.110(1)(b))
• Possible executive session on sale/lease of real estate (RCW 42.30.110(1)(c))
• Possible executive session on enforcement action or pending litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners is holding a briefing session to discuss two items: a proposed special fee for replacement and repair inspections of single-family homes damaged by Spokane-area fires, and a $70,000 agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for a Blake Award. The board may also enter closed executive sessions on real estate, personnel, and litigation matters. No final votes are scheduled on the briefing agenda items.

• Special fee for replacement and repair inspections for single-family residential buildings impacted by Spokane Area Fires
• Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts Agreement AOC for Blake Award in the amount of $70,000.00 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
• Possible executive sessions on real estate acquisition/lease, sale/lease, public employment qualifications, candidate for elective office, publicly bid contract negotiations, and litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular legislative session, deciding on a proposed pause on data center land use and permit applications, and continuing a public hearing on surplus property sales. They will also consider accepting grants and agreements for wildfire housing assistance, a software contract, and other routine items.

• Public hearing on adopting a pause on data center land use and permit applications
• Continued public hearing (decision only) on sale of surplus County property (multiple parcels)
• Accept $500,000 Wildfire Housing Assistance Fund Grant from Dept. of Commerce
• Authorize $475,000 agreement with Spokane Housing Authority for fire-displaced households
• Award $86,240 software contract to HLP Inc for SCRAPS

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners is holding a strategic planning meeting to discuss the 2027 budget and six-year capital improvement plan, as well as a contract with Parametrix. The board may also hold closed executive sessions on real estate, personnel, and litigation matters. Public comment is allowed on items where final action is taken.

• Parametrix contract discussion
• 2027 budget and 6-year capital improvement plan
• Possible executive sessions on real estate acquisition/lease, personnel, and litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider multiple interlocal agreements to fund school resource deputies across several school districts. The agenda also includes accepting federal grants for road reconstruction and reviewing public hearings regarding surplus property sales and residential recycling services.

• Interlocal agreements for school resource deputies totaling over $800,000 across multiple districts
• $2,236,500.00 grant for Thorpe Rd Reconstruction-Craig Rd to Fairchild Airforce Base project
• $313,040.51 contract with Power City Electric Inc for Medical Lake Interchange Roundabout
• Public hearing on the sale of several surplus County property parcels
• Public hearing on amending service levels for residential recycling in unincorporated areas

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a briefing session to discuss various departmental updates and proposals. Items include potential new affordable housing permit processes, construction program amendments, and various interlocal agreements.

• Proposed Affordable Housing Permit Program for expedited review and fee deferrals
• 2026 Amended Annual Construction Program and Stormwater Capital Improvement Program
• $27,785.00 Language Access and Interpretation Reimbursement Program agreement
• Proposal for Liberty Lake and MeadowWood Golf Course facility improvements
• Interlocal agreement with King County for Air Support Unit Flight Logging Application

Board of County Commissioners

The strategic planning agenda for September 7, 2026, indicates that there is no Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for this date.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed pause on land use and permit applications for data centers. The meeting also includes public hearings on recycling service levels and road vacations, alongside several contract awards and funding authorizations.

• Proposed pause on land use and permit applications for data centers
• Contract award to Uniforms 2 Gear for ballistic vests totaling $80,564.22
• Public hearing on Spokane Conservation District rates and charges for 2027-2036
• Public hearing on residential recycling collection service levels in unincorporated areas
• Petitions to vacate portions of Keene Road, Lyons Avenue, Martin Road, and Mohs Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a briefing session to discuss several departmental updates and financial matters. Key topics include the 2026 preliminary budget roll up, airport property acquisition, and wildfire housing assistance funds.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget Roll up
• Spokane International Airport property acquisition (APN 24063.0104)
• Wildfire Housing Assistance Funds discussion
• SY26-27 School Resource Deputy Contracts
• Thorpe Road Defense Community Infrastructure Program Award

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular legislative session with public hearings on limiting access to portions of Hallett and Laurel Roads and revising a traffic code for Green Bluff Drive and Halliday Road. They will also consider several resolutions, agreements, and contracts, including bids for meat and poultry and a Bearcat Oil Distributor, plus an amendment to the sign-on bonus policy.

• Granting an easement for CRP 2991 on Parcels 46354.9155 and 46354.9156
• Amendment No. 26ASO2980(1) with Adams County Integrated Health Care Services
• Award bid for Quarterly Meat & Poultry: $67,460.04 for Detention Services
• Award bid to Modern Machinery for Bearcat Oil Distributor: $392,153.00
• Public hearings on limited access for Hallett Road and Laurel Road, and traffic code revision for Green Bluff Drive/Halliday Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing session to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including road vacations, a transit-oriented development agreement with the City of Spokane, a proposed code update on car rental sales and use tax, a contract amendment for credit card purchases at the fair, a federal grant for wildfire fuels reduction, a budget calendar update, and SCRAPS software purchase and public hours changes. The meeting is open for public comment on final actions.

• Various road vacations presented by County Engineer Matt Zarecor
• City of Spokane Division Street TOD agreement
• Proposed County Code update on car rental sales and use tax
• Amendment No. 1 to Contract P14429 for credit card purchases at the fair
• SCRAPS software purchase request and update to public hours

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners will hold a strategic planning meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan 2046 update, specifically the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Future Land Use. Acting CEO Jeff McMorris will also discuss scheduling a public hearing for a data center permit pause, Navigator funding for the Long Term Recovery Group, and a Broadlinc letter of support request. The agenda includes potential executive sessions regarding real estate transactions, employment matters, and litigation.

• Comprehensive Plan 2046 Update - FEIS and Future Land Use discussion by Scott Chesney, Director of Planning
• Scheduling a public hearing date for the data center 'permit pause'
• Discussion of Navigator funding for Long Term Recovery Group
• Broadlinc letter of support request
• Possible executive sessions on real estate acquisition/lease and litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners is holding a briefing session to discuss data center zoning, with presentations from the Planning Director and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor. The agenda also includes possible executive sessions on real estate, personnel, and litigation matters. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and consideration only.

• Data center zoning discussion (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
• Possible executive session on acquisition/lease of real estate (RCW 42.30.110(1)(b))
• Possible executive session on sale/lease of real estate (RCW 42.30.110(1)(c))
• Possible executive session on public employee performance (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Possible executive session on publicly bid contract negotiations (RCW 42.30.110(1)(d))

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular legislative session with public hearings set for September 1 on conservation district rates, surplus property sales, and residential recycling service levels. The board will also consider a pause on accepting land use and permit applications for data centers, along with several contracts, grants, and agreements.

• Set public hearing for Spokane Conservation District rates and charges for 2027-2036
• Set public hearing for sale of surplus county properties (parcels 03092.9004, 03092.9009, 05331.9001, 27142.9015, 36223.9167, 45191.0906, 45202.0528)
• Set public hearing on amending residential recycling collection service levels in unincorporated areas
• Award bid to Granite Construction Co. for SCRISAR left turn lane, $672,000 plus sales tax
• Adopt pause on acceptance of land use and permit applications for data centers

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a strategic planning meeting to discuss updated regulations regarding fire recovery and a regional fire response, with participation from Senator Patty Murray's staff, Sheriff John Nowels, and other officials. The meeting also includes possible executive sessions on real estate, personnel, and legal matters. No final action is scheduled on the agenda items.

• Discussion of updated regulations regarding fire recovery
• Spokane Area Fire discussion with Senator Patty Murray staff, Sheriff John Nowels, and others
• Possible executive sessions on real estate acquisition/lease and sale/lease
• Possible executive session on public employment applicant evaluation
• Possible executive session on pending litigation