Spokane County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners will meet in person and remotely on December 31, 2024 at the County Courthouse, 1116 W. Broadway Avenue, Room 101. The agenda lists only an adjournment item and an Americans with Disabilities Act information notice; no decisions, contracts, or policy proposals are scheduled. All agenda documents are marked as draft for discussion only.

• Adjourn – procedural closure (no action item)

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners has cancelled its regular legislative session scheduled for December 31, 2024. The meeting was originally set to be held in-person at the Public Works Building and remotely via Zoom.

• Meeting cancelled
• No BOCC meeting for December 31, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda states there is no BOCC meeting for December 24, 2024. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and an adjournment item.

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024. The only listed action is to adjourn.

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda states there is no Board of County Commissioners meeting for December 23, 2024. The only listed action is to adjourn.

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing on the purchase of furniture for the Public Works Operations Building. Additional briefings include a BEAD Letter of Support, a Johnson Control agreement, language access follow‑up, and ARP/General Fund updates for Newman Lake, digital signage, and campus infrastructure. The agenda also notes possible executive‑session topics such as real‑estate transactions, employment qualifications, contract negotiations, and pending litigation. No final actions are listed for these items.

• Briefing on purchase of furniture for the Public Works Operations Building
• BEAD Letter of Support presentation
• Johnson Control agreement discussion
• Language Access follow‑up briefing
• ARP / General Fund follow‑up (Newman Lake, Digital Signage, Campus Infrastructure)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review various contracts, grant awards, and board appointments. Key items include facility improvements, juvenile detention budgeting, and several law enforcement grants.

• Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for facility improvement measures in the amount of $35,798,524
• Bid award to Walker Construction, Inc. for Fair & Expo Campground Restroom replacement for $938,718.00
• Contract with Northeast Washington Educational Service District 101 for $853,900
• CDBG Capital funding for Town of Spangle Waterline Replacement in the amount of $271,331
• U.S. Department of Justice grant for Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation in the amount of $945,520

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a federal legislative agenda and receive briefings on various county services. The meeting includes reviews of contract extensions, grant acceptances, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Briefing on medical examiner services agreement for Pend Oreille County
• WTSC Mini Grant award acceptances for Medical Lake and Deer Park
• Review of Naphcare contract extension
• 2025 Non-Fair Rental Rates and Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverage Contract
• Briefing on sewer line to Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several grant award acceptances and contract proposals. Discussions include law enforcement equipment, facility maintenance, and a recommendation to terminate a homeless services contract due to non-compliance.

• Recommendation for contract termination of the Outreach Project due to non-compliance
• Briefing on FY24 Homeland Security, BWCPIP, COPS Safer Outcomes, and Officer Wellness grant awards
• Addendum to Geiger Spur Lease Agreement with Washington Eastern Railroad, LLC
• Contract award for replacing the Northside Aquatics Facility Concessions Trailer
• Agreement renewal with Smiota for jail lobby property locker system maintenance

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review various contracts, grants, and resolutions. The meeting includes a public hearing for 2025 Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District benefit assessments and a decision on the sale of surplus county property.

• Public hearing for 2025 Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District Benefit Assessments
• Decision on sale of surplus County property (Assessor's Parcel No. 45154.3101)
• Agreement with Innovia Foundation for Launch NW program in the amount of $3,713,751.72
• GIS Software contract with Environmental Systems Research, Inc. (ESRI) up to $1,260,000 for four years
• Financial assistance from Washington State Office of Public Defense for $554,995.64

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a briefing to discuss various departmental updates and draft proposals. Topics include budget amendments, software licensing, and a potential prosecutor for organized retail crime.

• 2025 Equipment Revolving Fund Purchase Plan & Rates
• 2024 Budget Amendments
• Federal Legislative Agenda briefing
• Funding from Washington State Department of Commerce for an organized retail crime prosecutor
• Lease with United States of America (USDA) at the WSU Extension Center

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider a series of budget appropriations, including a $11.35 million fund balance for the Monroe Court Building purchase and a $3 million allocation for a sheriff helicopter. It will also review planning commission recommendations on open‑space tax classifications and appoint a member to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board. Several contracts and amendments, such as a mini‑excavator purchase and a waiver for two Ford trucks, will be voted on. A public hearing is scheduled for December 17 to discuss an amendment to sewer service fees.

• Approve $11,350,000 fund balance for purchase of Monroe Court Building (General Fund).
• Approve $3,000,000 fund balance for sheriff helicopter purchase (General Fund).
• Award contract to Pape Machinery Inc. for a mini excavator, $130,487.25 (Project No. P14356).
• Waive competitive bidding for two 2024 Ford Crew Cab Trucks from Mike White Ford under special market conditions.
• Set public hearing date for December 17, 2024 to consider amendment of sewer service fees (Chapter 8.03.8520).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a workshop regarding the Spokane County 2025 Budget. A public hearing on the 2025 Budget is scheduled to follow the workshop.

• Spokane County 2025 Budget Workshop
• Public Hearing on the 2025 Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget hearing. Commissioners will consider adopting the county’s Calendar Year 2025 budget, which includes an update to the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to align with the Capital Improvement Plan. They will also vote on a resolution to certify the 2024 tax levy amounts that will be collected in 2025 from the General Fund, Road Fund, and Conservation Futures. Written comments are accepted on items 2a and 3a until 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2024.

• Consider adopting Spokane County’s Calendar Year 2025 budget, including an update to the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Certify to the Spokane County Assessor the 2024 tax levy amounts to be collected in 2025 from the General Fund, Road Fund, and Conservation Futures
• Public comment period open for items 2a and 3a until 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2024
• Meeting location: Public Works Building, 1026 West Broadway, lower level Commissioners’ Hearing Room
• Remote participation via conference call (1-877-853-5257) and Zoom link

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners has cancelled the scheduled meeting for November 26, 2024. The agenda lists only an adjournment item.

• Meeting cancelled for November 26, 2024
• In-person location: Board of County Commissioners’ Conference Room, 1116 W. Broadway Avenue
• Remote participation available via conference call and webinar

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda indicates there is no meeting for the Board of County Commissioners on November 26, 2024. The only listed action is to adjourn.

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners announced that there will be no meeting on November 19, 2024. The agenda documents are draft for discussion only and include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility information for the Commissioner’s Hearing Room. No items are scheduled for vote or action.

• No meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024 (agenda states cancellation)

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 19, 2024 at the Public Works Building, 1026 West Broadway, lower level Commissioners' Hearing Room, with remote participation available. The agenda contains only an adjournment item and an Americans with Disabilities Act information notice. No substantive policy, budget, or land‑use items are scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Adjournment
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information notice

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting on November 12, 2024 to discuss several departmental updates and fee proposals. Items include a Community Services Department contract update, an amendment to the county code to adjust sewer service fees, renewal of Spokane County Golf Course fees for the 2025 season, and adoption of proposed 2025 Parks and Recreation facility use and program fees. The agenda also includes an open public forum, a follow‑up on the year‑end ARP decision, a Little Scholars Development Center year‑end report, a 2025 budget workshop, and possible executive‑session topics such as real‑estate transactions and litigation matters.

• Amending Spokane County Code Chapter 8.03.8520 to change sewer service fees
• Renewing Spokane County Golf Course fees/charges for the 2025 golf season
• Adopting the 2025 proposed Parks and Recreation facility use and program fees schedule
• 2025 Budget Workshop covering General Fund revenues, expenses, and a six‑year Capital Improvement Plan
• Possible executive‑session topics including acquisition/lease of real estate and enforcement actions

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple items, including planning commission recommendations for comprehensive plan and zoning amendments, appointments, and contract amendments. They will also adopt major capital improvement programs for transportation, stormwater, and wastewater, and set a public hearing date for the 2025 Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District assessment roll.

• Adopt 2025‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program, Stormwater and Wastewater Capital Improvement Programs (Public Hearing Item 8a)
• Amendment No. 5 to Interlocal Agreement with City of Spokane for solid waste transfer and disposal (Item 7a)
• Amendment No. 1 to Progressive Design Build Services Contract for Camas Meadow and Plantes Ferry Parks (Item 7b)
• Select Pacific Rim Laboratories Inc. for NPDES Toxic Laboratory Analytical Services (Item 7c)
• Appoint Kitty Klitzke as City of Spokane representative on Spokane County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (Item 6a)

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting to hear presentations on several topics, including 2025 legislative priorities, a grant for the Safe Babies Court Team, an interlocal solid‑waste disposal agreement with the City of Spokane, selection of a laboratory for NPDES toxics analysis, flood‑control benefit assessments for Newman Lake, open‑space tax classification, and a request to discuss using surplus properties for affordable housing. No final actions are listed; the items are for discussion and consideration only.

• 2025 Legislative Priorities presented by lobbyist Mike Burgess
• Grant acceptance from The Center for Children and Youth Justice for the Spokane County Superior Court Safe Babies Court Team
• Interlocal agreement for solid waste disposal with the City of Spokane
• Selection of NPDES Toxics Laboratory Analytical Services for Public Works (Project No. P14190)
• 2025 Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District Benefit Assessments

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposed 2025 budgets and receive Planning Commission recommendations for comprehensive plan and zoning amendments. The meeting includes setting dates for future public hearings regarding tax revenue and the 2025 budget.

• Proposed 2025 budgets for Spokane International Airport, Airport Business Park, and Felts Field
• Agreement with Habitat for Humanity-Spokane for downpayment assistance in the amount of $600,000
• Cyber Security Services renewal with Critical Insight in the amount of $678,748.32
• Financial assistance award for Spokane County Detention Services from the John D. and Catherine T. Macarthur foundation for $540,000
• Proposed lease with Pioneer Human Services for Phoenix Apartments at 703 East Hartson Avenue

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a strategic planning meeting. Commissioners will hear agency presentations for the 2025 budget and capital improvement plan, followed by an update on utility‑scale wind power facilities and related policy. No final actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Budget Workshop – agency presentations (Spokane Regional Communications, City of Spokane Historic Preservation Fund Request, Spokane Sports, Sales Tax YTD Results, 2025 Capital Improvement Plan)
• Update on utility‑scale wind power facilities and policy discussion
• Possible executive session: acquisition or lease of real estate
• Possible executive session: sale or lease of real estate
• Possible executive session: review of negotiations on publicly bid contracts

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting to discuss updates on cyber security services, opioid funding, and wildfire reconstruction. The board will also consider convening a PFAS task force.

• Renewal of Cyber Security Detection & Response Services
• Phoenix Apartments Lease discussion
• Opioid Funding Update for STARS
• Contract with WA State Department of Commerce for wildfire reconstruction
• ARP Accounting Firm Contract Briefing

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will consider a proclamation for veterans, reappointments to local boards, and a series of resolutions, agreements, contracts, and grants. Items include a petition to form a Flood Control District, the sale of surplus county property, and several funding and contract authorizations. A public hearing will address a code amendment on fats, oils and grease reporting and a separate hearing will decide on the sale of another surplus property parcel.

• Reappoint Ellen Clark to the Spokane County Library District Board of Trustees
• Approve a sole source contract with FireFly Automatix Inc. for two electric lawn mowers, $314,571
• Authorize a $60,000 grant application to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
• Approve payment of vouchers: $9,598,289.14 for payroll and $31,536.99 for claims/EFT
• Public hearing to modify Code Chapter 8.03/8.03A on FOG electronic reporting and sewer charge agreements

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation on the 2025 Spokane International Airport budget. A finance workshop will cover the 2025 county budget, REET and parks capital requests. The board will receive an update on Camas Meadow Park and Plante’s Ferry Phase 1 projects and consider additional funding and a guaranteed maximum price contract. Proposed amendments to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and zoning text will also be discussed.

• 2025 Spokane International Airport budget presentation by CEO Larry Krauter
• 2025 County Budget Workshop covering REET and Parks Capital Requests
• Update on Camas Meadow Park & Plante’s Ferry Phase 1 Projects #P13853 and request for additional funding and GMP contract
• 2024 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• 2024 Proposed Zoning Text Amendments

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting to discuss forming a flood control district, authorize golf course agreements, and review autonomous mowers. The meeting will be held in-person and remotely.

• Briefing on forming a flood control district for Black Reality Inc, Painted Hills Development
• Briefing on purchasing two autonomous electric fairway mowers
• Briefing on a MOU with Valley Real Life Ministries for road maintenance
• Briefing on a MOU to facilitate Broadlinc's participation in the BEAD Program
• Briefing on increasing Conflict Attorney Services Contract

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will set hearing dates for road establishments, traffic code revisions, and a 2025 tax revenue increase. The body will also consider several contracts for public works and law enforcement equipment.

• Proposed 2025 tax revenue increase for General Fund, County Road Fund, and Conservation Futures
• Agreement with Spokane Regional Sports Commission for $220,000
• Interlocal Agreement for S.C.O.P.E. policing in the amount of $373,768
• Bid award to United Rentals for two water trucks totaling $166,996.72
• Bid award to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for mobile LPR Cameras totaling $84,999.46

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a strategic planning meeting where agency heads present components of the 2025 budget, including SCRAPS, the District Court, retail car rental sales tax, historic preservation funds, the capital budget, and a mental health sales tax. The meeting also includes an update on Spokane Treatment & Recovery Services (STARS) opioid priorities and a discussion of a mental health program expansion. No final actions are listed; the agenda is primarily for informational presentations and possible executive‑session topics.

• 2025 Budget Workshop – agency presentations on SCRAPS, District Court, retail car rental sales tax, historic preservation funds, capital budget, and mental health sales tax
• Spokane Treatment & Recovery Services (STARS) – opioid priorities update
• Mental Health Program Expansion (MHST)
• Possible executive‑session discussion of acquisition or lease of real estate
• Possible executive‑session discussion of enforcement action or pending litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting covering a range of topics. Items include a briefing on the Sheriff's Office interlocal agreement, a bid for license‑plate‑reader equipment, road establishment and traffic‑code revisions in the Morrison Ranch area, selection of a hazardous‑waste transfer‑station vendor, a grant briefing for Liberty Lake Regional Park, and a discussion on using surplus properties for affordable housing. The meeting also includes an open public forum on rules of conduct.

• License Plate Reader Equipment Bid presented by Undersheriff Kevin Richey and Lt. Justin Elliott
• Establishment of Meadowview Road, 21st Court, Barker Road, and 32nd Avenue in Morrison Ranch Phase 1‑3
• Proposed revision to Spokane County Traffic Code to set 25 mph speed limit on Glenrose Road and 17th Avenue
• Selection of vendor for Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Services (Deb Geiger)
• Commissioner Jordan’s request to discuss using surplus county properties for affordable housing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts, board appointments, and public hearing notices. The body is deciding on funding for airport improvements and various public works projects.

• Issuance of Airport Revenue Bonds not to exceed $150,000,000 for facility construction and improvements
• Contract with Washington State Department of Agriculture for Emergency Food Response Network Program ($259,900.84)
• Sole source award to AeroVironment for Bomb Squad Robot Upgrade Parts ($159,669.68)
• Contract amendment with Frontier Behavioral Health for an additional $989,100
• Public hearings on establishing Thor Street, 33rd Court, Bell Road, Rich Avenue, and Selkirk Estates Road/Court

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a public roundtable hearing. The meeting will include a discussion of the 2025 General Fund expenses as part of Budget Roundtable No. 2. No other agenda items are listed.

• 2025 Budget Roundtable No. 2 – discussion of General Fund expenses

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners will hold a strategic planning meeting to hear agency presentations for the 2025 budget, including the Sheriff at 9:00 a.m., the Prosecutor at 9:45 a.m., and the Assessor at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will also include a review of the September 2024 sales tax revenue summary. In addition, the board may consider executive‑session topics such as real‑estate acquisition or lease, employee qualification reviews, contract negotiations, and potential litigation. Public comment is allowed if the board takes final action on any agenda item.

• 2025 Budget Workshop – Agency presentation by the Sheriff (9:00 a.m.)
• 2025 Budget Workshop – Agency presentation by the Prosecutor (9:45 a.m.)
• 2025 Budget Workshop – Agency presentation by the Assessor (10:30 a.m.)
• September 2024 Sales Tax Revenue Summary
• Possible executive‑session topics: real‑estate acquisition/lease, employee qualifications, contract negotiations, enforcement action or litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting to discuss a robot equipment bid, upcoming transportation, stormwater, wastewater, and waste management improvement programs, proposed changes to the county code on fats, oils and grease reporting, selection of a vendor for household hazardous waste services, and several grant programs for off‑road vehicle trails, education, forest management, Habitat for Humanity down‑payment assistance, and EPA PFAS remediation. All agenda items are presented as draft materials for discussion and consideration only; no final actions are listed.

• Robot Equipment Bid presented by Undersheriff Kevin Richey
• 2025‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program and related stormwater, wastewater, and waste capital improvement programs
• Proposed modifications to County Code Chapter 8.03 and 8.03A for FOG electronic reporting and sewer connection charge agreements
• Selection of vendor for Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Services
• NOVA Trails $75,000 grant program for the Airway Heights ORV Park

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, contracts, and interlocal agreements. Items include a $220,000 agreement with the Spokane Regional Sports Commission, multiple interlocal agreements to fund school resource deputies, a $110,000 traffic‑safety award, an IT equipment contract, and a hazardous‑waste services selection. A public hearing will be held on a development agreement for mitigation at Highway 2 and Farwell Road.

• Execute 2024 agreement with Spokane Regional Sports Commission for youth/amateur sport tax revenues – $220,000.
• Interlocal agreements to staff school resource deputies in several districts, costing $56,805 to $113,610 per district for FY 2024‑2025.
• Accept $110,000 award from Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Target Zero Traffic Safety Emphasis Patrols.
• Award bid to Datec Incorporated for mobile data laptop computers – $99,425.70 under state contract.
• Select GrayMar Environmental Services for household hazardous waste services for Public Works.

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will conduct a strategic planning meeting that includes a 2025 budget workshop featuring presentations from the Superior Court and Public Defense. The meeting may also move into executive sessions to discuss real‑estate acquisition or lease, sale or lease of property, qualifications for public employment, and pending litigation. Public comment will be allowed if the Board takes final action on any agenda item.

• 2025 Budget Workshop – Agency Presentations (Superior Court, Public Defense)
• 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 to Evaluate Qualifications of an Applicant for Public Employment (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Possible executive session on Enforcement Action or Pending/Potential Litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a proposed amendment to the county public camping ordinance, a presentation on Phase 1 of the Plante's Ferry Sports Complex design‑build and a lodging‑tax grant application, and updates on school resource deputy contracts, property surplus sales, and hazardous‑waste services. The meeting also includes briefings on a justice assistance grant and homeless services.

• Proposed amendment to the Spokane County Public Camping Ordinance (briefing by Undersheriff Kevin Richey and Civil DPA Chris Anderson)
• Plante's Ferry Sports Complex Phase 1 progressive design‑build presentation and lodging‑tax grant application (Doug Chase)
• Various School Resource Deputy contracts (Undersheriff Kevin Richey)
• Property surplus and sale of Assessor's Parcel No. 45154.3101, 46354.9155, and other parcels (Deborah Firkins)
• Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Services timeline (Deb Geiger)

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, agreements, and contracts, including a quitclaim deed for the North South Freeway and a change to the number of commissioner seats. A $192,436.43 contract for staple foods for the Detention Services Department will be awarded. Interlocal agreements with two school districts and an increase to solid waste gate fees are also on the agenda, followed by a public hearing on revising bridge weight restrictions in the traffic code.

• Execute quitclaim deed to the State of Washington for the North South Freeway (Public Works Department)
• Amend Citizens' Commission on Salaries to increase Board of County Commissioners seats from three to five for 2025 onward
• Award contract worth $192,436.43 for Staple Foods Tri‑Annual to multiple vendors for Detention Services Department (Project No. P14155)
• Authorize Interlocal Agreement with Central Valley School District for 2025‑2026 Environmental Day Camps (Public Works Department)
• Adopt increase to Solid Waste Gate Fees at North County and Valley Transfer Stations (multiple resolution numbers)

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a strategic planning meeting on September 30, 2024. The agenda includes a 2025 budget workshop with agency presentations from Detention Services, Juvenile Detention, and the Clerk of Superior Court. Commissioners will also consider possible executive‑session topics such as real‑estate transactions, employee qualifications, contract negotiations, and pending litigation.

• 2025 Budget Workshop – Detention Services presentation at 9:30 a.m.
• 2025 Budget Workshop – Juvenile Detention presentation at 10:15 a.m.
• 2025 Budget Workshop – Clerk of Superior Court presentation at 11:00 a.m.
• Possible executive session – Acquisition or lease of real estate (RCW 42.30.110(1)(b))
• Possible executive session – Review negotiations on publicly bid contracts (RCW 42.30.110(1)(d))

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting covering a quitclaim deed with WSDOT for the North South Freeway, interlocal agreements with Central Valley and West Valley School Districts for environmental programs, a proposal to raise solid waste gate fees at the North County and Valley Transfer Stations, and a salary commission briefing. Additional possible executive‑session topics such as real‑estate transactions, public‑employee qualifications, and pending litigation will be noted. Public comment will be allowed if the Board takes final action on any agenda item.

• Quitclaim deed transfer with Washington State Department of Transportation for the North South Freeway
• Interlocal agreement with Central Valley School District to conduct 2025 and 2026 Environmental Day Camps
• Interlocal agreement with West Valley School District for 2024/2025 environmental education curriculum development
• Proposed increase in solid waste gate fees at the North County and Valley Transfer Stations
• Salary commission briefing by the Civil DPA – Prosecutor's Office

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will set hearing dates for a development agreement, a budget, and a road name change. The board also plans to appoint committee members and execute several contracts.

• Public hearing set for Farwell Project development agreement
• Public hearing set for 2025 Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District Budget
• Contract with Smith Pak Working Dogs for K-9 drug detection dogs ($200,000)
• Contract with Volunteers of America for emergency shelter operations ($200,000)
• Public hearing for Weile Avenue to Bigelow Gulch Road name change

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for strategic planning. The session includes a 2025 budget workshop and discussions on facilities infrastructure, housing, and water efforts on the West Plains.

• 2025 Budget Workshop
• Facilities Infrastructure Improvements discussion
• Spokane Housing Authority briefing
• Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Grant Award
• Discussion on clean water efforts on West Plains

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting to discuss several topics, including property acquisition for the Spokane International Airport, road name changes for Bigelow Gulch Road, and the 2025 budget for the Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District. The meeting will also cover contracts for school resource deputies and interpreter reimbursement.

• Briefing on Airport Joint Resolution for property acquisition
• Bigelow Gulch Road name changes
• 2025 Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District Budget Briefing
• School Resource Deputy Contracts briefing
• Interpreter Reimbursement Program Contract briefing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will set dates for public roundtable hearings on the proposed 2025 Spokane County budget. Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions, agreements, contracts and grants. One resolution authorizes payment of vouchers totaling more than $65 million. Additional items include airport property transactions, a roofing contract for the Fair & Expo Department, and a sole‑source organic‑material composting contract for Public Works.

• Approve payment of vouchers: $29,906,340.48, $26,090,326.35, and $9,685,665.59 (total > $65 M)
• Authorize Airport Board to acquire parcels 24063.0102 and 24063.0510 north of West 59th Ave
• Authorize Airport Board to sell parcel 15355.9007 south of West McFarlane Rd
• Award $717,867.46 roofing contract to Garland/DBS Inc. under contract PW1925 for Fair & Expo Dept (Project P14212)
• Award sole‑source organic material receiving and composting services to Barr‑Tech LLC for $2 M annually (up to $20 M over 10 years) for Public Works (Project P14131)

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a strategic planning meeting to discuss the 2025 Budget Workshop and consider potential executive sessions for real estate and personnel matters.

• 2025 Budget Workshop with Finance Director
• Potential executive session for real estate acquisition/lease
• Potential executive session for contract negotiations
• Potential executive session for personnel evaluations
• Potential executive session for litigation matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting to discuss several draft items. Topics include an airport bond resolutions briefing, roof replacement and waterproofing at the Fair and Exposition Center Plaza, an easement for Inland Power & Light's emergency vehicle course, and organics material receiving and composting services. Miscellaneous matters such as a support letter for a grant application and a health‑care contract follow‑up will also be reviewed, with possible executive‑session topics noted.

• Airport Bond Resolutions Briefing (presented by Deanna Gregory, Pacifica Law Group)
• Fair and Expo Center Plaza roof replacement and waterproofing repairs (P14212 Public Work)
• Easement for Inland Power & Light – Spokane County Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
• Organics Material Receiving and Composting Services (presented by Deb Geiger)
• Request for support letter for Greater Substance Abuse Council's JAG Innovation Grant

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss financing for Spokane International Airport capital improvements and various housing and juvenile court grants. The body will also hold public hearings on road establishments and a fire district annexation.

• Proposed issuance of Airport Revenue Bonds not to exceed $150,000,000 for Spokane International Airport
• Contract with Maddie's Place for housing and recovery support not to exceed $600,000
• Acceptance of HUD grants totaling $2,690,850.05 for ESG, CDBG, and HOME programs
• Public hearing for annexation of property into Fire Protection District No. 13 (Strong Road Annexation)
• Bid award of $55,896.00 to Angus Meats and National Food Group for detention services

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners will hold a strategic planning meeting to hear presentations on 2025 Legislative Priorities and a first budget workshop for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting also includes discussion of possible executive‑session topics such as real‑estate acquisition or lease, public‑employee qualifications, contract negotiations, and pending litigation. Public comment will be allowed if the Board takes final action on any agenda item.

• 2025 Legislative Priorities presentation by Mike Burgess (9:00‑9:30 a.m.)
• 2025 Budget Workshop #1 presented by Randy Bischoff, Sr. Director of Finance & Administration (9:30‑10:30 a.m.)
• Retail Car Rental Sales Taxes discussion (part of budget workshop)
• Possible executive‑session topics on acquisition/lease of real estate and sale/lease of real estate
• Possible executive‑session topics on evaluating public‑employee qualifications and reviewing contract negotiations

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing meeting covering multiple topics, including a presentation on 2025 legislative priorities, a discussion of airport revenue bonds and the preliminary 2025 budget, and briefings on contracts, traffic‑code bridge weight changes, stormwater service charge increases, juvenile court contracts, a homeless services grant opportunity, and prosecutor staffing. All agenda items are marked as draft for discussion and consideration only; no final votes are scheduled.

• Presentation on Airport Revenue Bonds by the Director of Finance & Administration
• Consideration of revising Traffic Code Section 46.44.041 to remove weight restrictions on Cheney Spokane Road Bridge, Little Spokane Drive Bridge, and Connor Road Bridge
• Briefing requesting an increase of Stormwater Management Service Charges
• Review of BECCA FY 24‑25 Contract and CASA FY 24‑25 Contract for the Juvenile Court
• Discussion of the Anchor Community Initiative Grant Opportunity for Homeless Services

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including appointing members to the Chase Youth Commission, approving a pay‑scale change for the Prosecuting Attorney, and authorizing various contracts and agreements. The largest financial action is a $635,000 award to Inland Infrastructure LLC for ADA‑compliant road improvements on County Road Projects 3334 and 3338. Additional items include a $14,517 Homeland Security grant amendment with Asotin County, new community‑services contracts funded by state grant‑in‑aid, and updates to stewardship and sewer‑service agreements.

• Appoint Livia Koh, Claire Poulsen, Nakai Ornelas, Venita Salvacruz, and Sindhu Surapaneni to The Chase Youth Commission
• Approve modification of the pay scale for the Prosecuting Attorney 1 classification
• Amend FY2021 Homeland Security Grant with Asotin County for $14,517 for Emergency Management (April 1 – Dec 31 2024)
• Award $635,000 to Inland Infrastructure LLC for ADA road improvements on Rowan ADA – Martinson St to Idaho Rd (Project 3334) and Freya & Glenrose ADA (Project 3338)
• Authorize up to $25,000 agreement with Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC for a Cost Allocation Plan for the Budget Department

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will hold briefings on the FY2021 Homeland Security Grant Program, the designation of the Voluntary Stewardship Program Watershed Group, and a discussion of Prosecuting Attorney staffing (Attorney 1). The meeting will also address possible executive‑session topics such as acquisition or lease of real estate and review of public contract negotiations. Public members may provide oral comments if the Board takes final action on any agenda item.

• FY2021 Homeland Security Grant Program briefing (Chandra Fox, DEM Director)
• Designating the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) Watershed Group (Rob Lindsay, Environmental Services Administrator)
• Prosecuting Attorney Staffing Discussion (Attorney 1) (Larry Haskell, County Prosecutor)
• Possible executive session: acquisition/lease of real estate (RCW 42.30.110(1)(b))
• Possible executive session: review negotiations on publicly bid contracts (RCW 42.30.110(1)(d))

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several financial awards for behavioral health and law enforcement. The body is also reviewing infrastructure agreements and housing loan amendments.

• Financial assistance of $266,200 for Therapeutic Court for substance use and behavioral health
• Financial assistance of $150,000 for the Sheriff's Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement and Narcotics Task Force
• Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services for the City of Millwood (2025-2028)
• Bid award of $66,366.76 to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for truck tires
• Contract of $100,000 between Community Services Department and Detention Services for Prosecutorial Diversion Program Services

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will vote to ratify the FY24-25 AOC contract for therapeutic courts. The meeting also includes briefings on a fingerprint system ID, a multijurisdictional grant, and a utility service covenant for Camas Meadow Park. Commissioners will discuss a proposed zoning text amendment for utility‑scale wind energy facilities and a climate‑resiliency consultant contract for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan.

• Ratify acceptance of the FY24-25 AOC Contract for Therapeutic Courts
• Briefing on King County Fingerprint System ID
• Agreement with Intermountain Infrastructure Group – Geiger Spur/SR 902 Crossing
• Utility Service Covenant with City of Spokane to receive water for Camas Meadow Park
• Utility‑scale Wind Energy Generating Facilities – potential zoning text amendment

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners will set a public hearing date for a new road and road name changes in the Bigelow Gulch area. The board also plans to approve a $2.07 million contract for water quality improvements at Newman Lake.

• Public hearing set for Bigelow Gulch Road and road name changes
• Contract award: Newman Lake Water Quality Improvement Project ($2,074,439)
• Contract award: Fatbeam telecommunications franchise renewal
• Contract award: Knightcom telecommunications franchise amendment
• Contract award: Zayo Group telecommunications franchise renewal

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive briefings on housing policies, budget planning, and legal matters. The session includes updates on specific property developments and juvenile detention requirements.

• Development status update on the Old Corral property
• Briefing on draft Countywide Planning Policies for Housing
• Affordable Housing Long-Term Strategy discussion
• 2025 Budget Check-In
• Social Media Litigation briefing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review draft items for discussion and consideration. Topics include law enforcement agreements, road construction updates, and property sales. All documents provided for this meeting are in draft form.

• River Crossing LLC TIF/LIFT Reimbursement Request #13 for Mission Avenue improvements
• 2024 Amended Annual Road Construction Transportation Improvement Program
• Sale of tax-foreclosed property Parcel No. 51293.9010
• Annexation of 151.44 acres on Strong Road into Fire Protection District No. 13
• Spokane Transit Authority counteroffer for county property at 202 S. University Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider various financial awards, contract selections, and traffic code revisions. The meeting includes a public hearing on a telecommunications franchise and several road-related changes.

• Payment of vouchers and payroll totaling over $31 million
• Selection of US Micro PC, Inc. for microcomputers and peripherals for $1,584,000.00
• Acceptance of $3,131,215 for Blake decision resentencing costs for the County Clerk
• Award of $1,543,284 for the Community Behavioral Rental Assistance Program
• Public hearing on granting a telecommunication system franchise to Broadlinc

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners has cancelled its scheduled meeting for August 6, 2024. The agenda was listed as a Board Briefing Session with items for discussion and consideration, but the document explicitly states 'NO BOCC MEETING FOR AUGUST 6, 2024'.

• Meeting cancelled
• In-person location: Board of County Commissioners’ Conference Room – 1116 W. Broadway Avenue, First Floor, Room 101
• Remote participation details provided (Zoom and conference call)
• Public comment policy for final action items
• ADA accommodations available

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda indicates there is no meeting for the Board of County Commissioners on August 6, 2024. The only listed action is to adjourn.

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda indicates there is no BOCC meeting for August 5, 2024. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and an adjournment item.

Board of County Commissioners

The July 30, 2024 Spokane County Board of County Commissioners meeting contains only procedural matters, including an adjournment. No items for discussion, vote, or public hearing are listed.

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for July 30, 2024. The only listed action is to adjourn.

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will discuss several updates, including the WA State Administrative Office of the Courts FY25 UGA Agreement, opioid RFPs, a 40‑hour work week policy, and Public Works operations building GMP status. They will also review the consolidation of the wastewater master agreement with the City of Spokane and the SNAP HEAR program agreement. A key decision will be the selection of an owner’s representative for the Crisis Relief and Stabilization Center, and they will consider a communications plan for the juvenile detention facilities and jails sales‑tax renewal.

• WA State Administrative Office of the Courts FY25 UGA Agreement presentation
• Opioid RFPs update
• Public Works Operations Building Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) determination
• Consolidation of Wastewater Master Agreement with City of Spokane
• Selection of Owner's Representative for Crisis Relief and Stabilization Center

Board of County Commissioners

The Spokane County Board of Commissioners will discuss a public forum, proclamations, and recommendations from the Planning Commission. They will set a public hearing for traffic code revisions and telecom franchise amendments. The board will consider several resolutions, agreements, contracts, and grant awards, including a $2,024,000 laptop contract and a $1,465,649 home electrification program. Additional financial assistance awards ranging from $68,905 to $400,000 will also be reviewed.

• Consider revising Spokane County Traffic Code sections for Quinimose Road, Rowan Avenue, Rutter Parkway Road, and Wellesley Avenue
• Amend and renew telecommunications franchises for Fatbeam, LLC; Knightcom, Inc.; and Zayo Group, LLC
• Award contract to Lenovo US for annual laptop replacement, $2,024,000
• Award contract to Hill International Inc. for professional project management services, up to $225,000
• Accept $101,710 grant for Glenrose Trailhead Model Forest Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review draft documents and receive briefings on various county operations. Discussions include telecommunications franchise renewals, traffic code revisions, and several grant agreements for law enforcement and parks.

• Proposed traffic code revisions for no parking on Quinimose Road, Rutter Parkway Road, and Wellesley Avenue
• Proposed truck restrictions over 16,000 lbs on Rowan Avenue, Mckinzie Road, and Joseph Avenue
• Renewal of telecommunications franchises for Fatbeam, LLC and Zayo Group, LLC for 15 years
• Updating interlocal sewer and wastewater agreements with Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District and the City of Millwood
• Briefings on the Kroger Opioid settlement and a revenue sharing plan between Waste Management and WA Utilities and Transportation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss calling for a November 2024 election to renew a 0.1% sales and use tax for detention facilities. The board is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and setting public hearing dates for traffic and zoning changes.

• Proposed renewal of a 0.1% sales and use tax for Juvenile Detention Facilities and Jails
• Contract award of $1,680,614.00 to N.A. Degerstrom for Hatch Road Phase 1 improvements
• Acceptance of $4,500,000 from WSDOT for the Four Lakes Interchange Project
• Contract award of $350,000 to Dr. Megan Stoffregan for Mental Health Clinical Consultant Services
• Proposed new IT Generative Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy