Here are some highlights of the Board of County Commissioners’ actions in July 2024. More information, including official minutes, votes and videos on all items is available at boccmeetings.jocogov.org.

Contract increase for preparing and delivering meals

Authorized an increase in spending authority with Hy-Vee to provide meal preparation and delivery for the Adolescent Center for Treatment, the respite unit at Youth and Family Services, the Crisis Recovery Center, the Youth Crisis Stabilization Center, the Adult Crisis Stabilization Center and Adult Detox Unit in an amount not to exceed $475,000 annually for a period of one year with the option to renew for three additional 1-year periods. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Allocation of Juvenile Behavioral Health Grant

Approved the 10th Judicial District’s Juvenile Behavioral Health Grant allocation of $127,944 from the Kansas Department of Corrections. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Construction phase funding for wastewater project

After a public hearing, authorized funds for the construction phase of the Douglas L. Smith Middle Basin Wastewater Treatment Facility “Influent Screening, Disinfection, and Plant Effluent Water Improvements Project” in an amount not to exceed $14,963,869. The BOCC also authorized a contract with Crossland Heavy Contractors Inc. to construct the project. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Contract increase authority to purchase gas and diesel fuel

Increased spending authority of $1 million to contract with multiple firms for the purchase of bulk gasoline and diesel fuel and delivery, in the aggregate amount not to exceed $5,350,000 for the initial 3-year term ending Nov. 15, 2024. Vote: Passed 7-0.