Commissioners give 'temperature check' on Metro Drug Task Force budget, interlocal agreement changes

Jun 2, 2026

County staff sought a ‘temperature check’ on a proposed interim $205,000 July–December Metro Drug Task Force budget and recommended making a temporary interlocal amendment permanent that splits overages (18.18% each for major partners, 9.1% for West Richland) and adds a 7% Kennewick administrative fee.

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County staff briefed the Benton County Board of Commissioners on proposed budget and interlocal agreement changes for the Metro Drug Task Force and sought commissioners’ support before formal approvals.

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