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Baker County commissioners approve multiple contracts, grants and purchases including CACF and transportation grants
Summary
The board signed off on several contract and grant items — including an OHA passthrough to New Directions Northwest, the Children's Advocacy Center Fund grant ($150,916), a CAMI award ($97,523), an HPP emergency grant ($49,502), FTA 5310 funding for Community Connections ($160,567) and a medical examiner services agreement — and authorized a road‑department rock purchase not to exceed $10,000.
The Baker County Board of Commissioners on the October meeting approved a slate of contracts, grants and operational purchases spanning public health, transportation and social services.
Key approvals included an Oregon Health Authority (OHA) intergovernmental agreement pass‑through to New Directions Northwest for services for developmentally disabled individuals (motion approved by voice vote), a state Children’s Advocacy Center Fund agreement for up to $150,916 with an end date of June 30, 2027, and CAMI grant agreements totaling up to $97,523 through January 2027. The board also accepted an HPP grant agreement for emergency management (Eastern Oregon Regional Medical Reserve Corps coordinator) not to exceed $49,502 through June 30, 2026.
On transportation and community services the board approved a Community Connections of Northeast Oregon purchase‑of‑service contract under FTA 5310 not to exceed $160,567 with $18,378 in required matching funds, and ratified updates to FTA‑related contract language. Commissioners authorized a one‑time purchase of road material to stabilize parking for the sheriff’s office area, not to exceed $10,000. A professional services agreement for the county medical examiner was approved at $450 per month for the contract period through December.
Most motions were passed by voice vote with no roll‑call tallies provided in the transcript. Commissioners said staff would ensure required documents such as certificates of insurance and contract exhibits are collected and attached prior to final execution.
