If you would like to speak during Public Comment, please raise your hand or if on Zoom type your name in the chat box and the Commissioner will call on you in order. Written communication and e-mail messages are encouraged and should be sent to the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at julie.lawrence@co.yakima.wa.us.

Issue Date: 1.15.26

Reappointing Jerry Craig to the Yakima County Planning Commission.

Fiscal Impact: $0

Approving the Title VI Accomplishments and Goals Report from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

Fiscal Impact: $0

Additions/Deletions to Budgeted Positions in Department 070 (Human Resources), Department 220 (Sheriff's Office), Fund 502 (Technology Services), and Fund 508 (Workers Compensation).

Fiscal Impact: These Requests Will Be Funded from Existing Department Budget Levels for 2026

2026 Mental Health Sales Tax Contract with Yakima County Department of Assigned Counsel for Therapeutic Court Services.

Fiscal Impact: $118,790

2026 Mental Health Sales Tax Contract with Yakima County Department of Corrections for Medicated Assisted Treatment Program.

Fiscal Impact: $117,510 

2026 Mental Health Sales Tax Contract with Grace City Outreach for Expanded Behavioral Health Services at Camp Hope Shelter.

Fiscal Impact: $198,727

2026 Opiate Settlement Funds Contract with Safe Yakima Valley for Prevention Services Through the Positive Social Norms Program.

Fiscal Impact: $24,050

Accepting as Complete, Contract for Terrace Heights Landfill Emergency Pump Repair.

Fiscal Impact: Final Contract Cost is $49,731.84

Grant Agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the Blue Slough Causeway Removal Conceptual Design.

Fiscal Impact: $190,000 

Amendment #1 to Professional Services Agreement with Epic Land Solutions, Inc., for Real Estate Services and Right-of-Way Acquisition Tasks for Yakima County Public Services Water Resources Division Shaw and Wide Hollow Creeks Flood Control Project.

Fiscal Impact: Adds $45,000 - Department of Ecology & FEMA Grant Funded

Professional Services Agreement with SCS Engineers for Professional Engineering, Consulting, Construction Support and Related Services for Yakima County Solid Waste Projects.

Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $827,956

Professional Services Agreement with SCS Engineers for On Call Engineering Support Services.

Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $50,000

Professional Services Agreement with SCS Engineers for Engineering Services for Yakima County Solid Waste Division's Landfill Gas System Expansion.

Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $177,500

Professional Services Agreement with SCS Engineers for Engineering Services for Design and Site Improvements for Landfill Gas Flare Facilities at Terrace Heights Landfill and Cheyne Landfill.

Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $32,000

Agreement with CDW Government for the Purchase of Solarwinds Advanced IT Monitoring System.

Fiscal Impact: This is a 3-Year Contract for $125,480.07 That Will Be Annualized. Annual Cost of This Product's License is $41,826.69

Issue Date: 1.15.26

Establishing 2026 Fiscal Accountability Measures.

Fiscal Impact: $5MM-$10MM Estimated Reduction in Countywide Expenditures in 2026, Relative to Budget Appropriations