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Commission discusses General Engineering contract, 10% fee share and future budget timing
Summary
Commissioners reviewed vouchers and discussed General Engineering’s two‑year contract through 2026 and the county’s 10% fee share arrangement (previously produced $8,500 over six months); members said any contract or fee changes would be considered during the next budget cycle.
The commission reviewed departmental vouchers and discussed its contract arrangement with General Engineering (referred to in the meeting as GEC) and the county’s 10% fee share.
Jean noted that permit-related revenues exceeded budget and that a 10% arrangement with the contractor resulted in about $8,500 over six months after the county began collecting that share. Commissioners discussed whether to increase the county’s percentage but agreed any change would be considered during the next budget cycle when the contract is renegotiated. Jean said the current contract with General Engineering is a two-year agreement covering calendar year 2025 and 2026 and that contract discussions typically begin in the fall ahead of renewal.
Commissioners asked whether the county could perform more inspection work in-house; staff said some inspections require licensed commercial inspectors and that contracting remains the practical option for certain specialized work.
No formal change to the General Engineering contract or fee percentage was made at the meeting; commissioners instructed staff to note the issue for future budget discussions.
