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Kootenai County approves routine purchases, agreements and payments in Jan. 21 meeting; Avista judgment payment authorized
Summary
At its Jan. 21 business meeting the Board approved multiple consent items, a used garbage truck purchase, an audit contract, airport grants and leases, interagency MOUs, and authorized payment on an Avista gas judgment.
Kootenai County's Board of Commissioners approved a slate of routine purchases, contracts, interagency agreements and an authorized judgment payment during its Jan. 21 business meeting.
Key approvals
- Payables: The board approved the payables list for Jan. 13–17, 2025, including jury panel payments. (Motion carried; roll call votes recorded as aye.)
- Used garbage truck (Item 17): The Solid Waste Department sought approval to purchase a used 2007 Mack 40-yard front-load garbage truck for use at the Ramsey transfer station. Director John Phillips said the purchase would be $7,070 over the department’s FY24 budget but that funds had been carried forward and were available. The board approved the purchase.
- PREA audit contract (Item 18): Juvenile Detention requested approval to contract with PREA Auditing LLC for the triennial PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) audit to confirm compliance with state and federal standards. Jeremy Roth said funds were budgeted in FY25. The board approved the contract not to exceed $6,200.
- Airport ground lease (Item 20): The board approved a ground lease (AAL2024-1400) with Jason Anderson…
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