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Ravalli County commissioners approve fair contracts, Clerk of Court Zoom-room upgrade and two federal airport grant applications
Summary
The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners on April 8 approved multiple fair-related contracts and vendor agreements, a $29,005.32 Zoom-room cabling and computer purchase for the Clerk of Court, an appointment to the Wright Farm & Ranch board and two FAA airport grant applications totaling about $1.72 million.
The Ravalli County Board of County Commissioners on April 8 approved a package of fair contracts and sponsorships, an electrical and computer upgrade for the Clerk of Court’s Zoom room, an appointment to a county advisory board and two federal airport grant applications.
The board unanimously approved a letter of support for the Play Like Robert Foundation’s Transportation Alternatives grant application and also approved 42 sponsor agreements tied to the county fair. The board approved a separate contract for rodeo music with Kaylee Ruff for $1,500 and voted to accept the list of fair vendors and regular event contracts for the coming years as presented.
The board approved an additional electrical and computer purchase for the Clerk of Court’s Zoom room, accepting a total cost of $29,005.32 for cabling, installation and one computer. Commissioners said the Clerk of Court would use identified district-court-related funds to cover the expense.
The board appointed Daryl Sperry to a three-year term on the Wright Farm & Ranch board and voted to approve two Federal Aviation Administration airport grant applications: AIP24-2025 for $1,101,504 and AIP25-2025 for $615,790. County staff described one application as AIP24-2025 and the other as AIP25-2025; the board moved and seconded the combined motion and recorded aye votes for each item.
Votes at a glance - Letter of support for Play Like Robert Foundation (Transportation Alternatives): approved, unanimous. - 42 fair sponsor agreements: approved, unanimous. - Contract with Kaylee Ruff for rodeo music, $1,500: approved, unanimous. - Fair vendors list: approved, unanimous. - Regular event contracts (multiple organizations/dates): approved, unanimous. - Additional cabling/computer for Clerk of Court Zoom room, $29,005.32: approved, unanimous. County staff indicated the Clerk will use identified internal funds to cover costs. - Appointment of Daryl Sperry to Wright Farm & Ranch board (3-year term): approved, unanimous. - Airport federal grant applications AIP24-2025 ($1,101,504) and AIP25-2025 ($615,790): approved, unanimous.
Context and next steps The approvals keep the county’s fair calendar, sponsorship funding and regular event bookings in place and provide the Clerk of Court with upgraded remote-hearing capabilities. County staff said they will follow up on usual contract closeout steps, insurance and W-9 documentation as needed for vendors and contractors. For the airport grants, staff will submit the SF-424 forms so the county can pursue federal assistance for planned projects.
The board ended the meeting after opening a period for public comment and taking the actions above.
