Commissioners approve consent-item amendment to DOC housing contract through June 30, 2027

Cowlitz County Commissioner Open Public Meetings · July 15, 2025

Summary

The board approved a consent-agenda contract amendment with the Washington State Department of Corrections to continue housing offenders through June 30, 2027, and to apply an updated per‑diem rate stated in the meeting.

Chairman Rick told the Board of County Commissioners that the consent agenda included a contract amendment with the Washington State Department of Corrections to continue housing offenders through June 30, 2027, and to change the per-diem rate. Chairman Rick said the per-diem rate in the amendment is $11,414.49 and that the state conducts annual reviews and determines rate changes. The amendment was included on the consent agenda and the board approved the consent agenda by voice vote; the clerk recorded “Aye” responses from those present and the chairman noted item 3 had been pulled from the consent agenda earlier in the meeting. No further discussion or separate motion specific to the Department of Corrections contract was recorded at the meeting; the board approved the consent agenda as presented.

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