Background: Approve the Minutes which summarize all business by the Board of Commissioners for the Business Meeting held on the date stated above.

Recommended Motion: Approve the minutes as presented. Fiscal Impact is None.

Background: Klamath County Foreclosed on the above-mentioned property on October 6th 2014 due to non-payment of taxes. Walker Range Patrol Association has approached Klamath County requesting the donation of this property so they can further expand their services to the community. On January 24, 2023 the Klamath County Board of Commissioners discussed the option to donate this property as requested and voted to move forward in the process in accordance to O.R.S. 271.330. Notice of public hearing was published February 4th and 11th 2023 and notice was also mailed out to adjoining property owners January 26th 2023.

Recommended Motion:  Hold the first and only public hearing on the potential donation of tax foreclosed property R-2409-031BC-00700-000 to the requesting adjoining owner for public comment. Fiscal Impact: Publication cost of $281.77 to the County Property Trust and Agency Fund.

Background: Klamath County owns property; R-2409-031BC-00700-000, which was obtained through the tax foreclosure process. Walker Range Patrol Association, has requested the County transfer said property for future development and expansion. The County may proceed with the transfer of the property as outlined in ORS 271.330. The public hearing notice was published in the Herald and News on February 4th & 11th 2023 and was also mailed to all adjoining property owners via certified mail on January 26th 2023. 

Recommended Motion:  Approve and execute the attached order allowing the transfer of the property described as R-2409-031BC-00700-000 and authorize the Klamath County Property Manager to sign the attached Quitclaim Deed on behalf of Klamath County, transferring the ownership of R-2409-031BC-00700-000 from Klamath County ownership to Walker Range Patrol Association. on February 21st 2023, returning the original signed quitclaim deed to the Property Sales Office for recording.  Fiscal impact: Being revenue received $788.71 into the County Property Trust and Agency Fund.

Background: On January 9, 2023 Klamath County Public Works requested quotes for the above referenced project.  The following quotes were received:

Nutrien AG Solutions        $ 99,245.56
Basin Fertilizer & Chemical    $106,340.57
Wilbur Ellis            $ 99,849.67

Public Works recommends awarding the quote to Nutrien AG Solutions for $99,245.56.

Recommended Motion:  Board approve and Execute the attached quote to Nutrien AG Solutions.  The fiscal impact is $90,547.10 from the Public Works Operating Budget and $8,698.46 from the Weed Control Operating Budget.

Background: In accordance with ORS 312 property foreclosed upon by the tax collector for nonpayment of taxes and interest and not redeemed during a redemption period is to be deeded to the county.  In accordance with ORS 275 whenever it deems to be in the best interest of the county to sell and convey any property acquired in any manner by the county and not in use for county purposes an Order is to be entered directing the Sheriff to make sale thereof.  The attached Notice of Sale describes 12 sale lots to be published in the newspaper of general circulation four consecutive weeks prior to Thursday April 27th, 2023.  

Recommended Motion:  Approve and execute the attached order allowing 12 sale lots to be offered for sale to the public on Thursday April 27th 2023. Fiscal impact: Potential revenue of $244,500.00 to the County Properties Trust and Agency fund, if all properties sell for the minimum bid. 

Background:  In accordance with Klamath County Code Chapter 603; any person, firm, social club, etc., who exercises occupancy for thirty days or less for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes from any hotel, motel, etc. from an operator; shall collect the tax imposed which constitutes a debt owed by the operator to the County.  The amount collected for the fourth quarter came to $501,131.53 and shall be distributed accordingly by the tax revenue sharing formula to the participants.

Recommended Motion:  Approve and execute the attached Order so the Tax Administrator can distribute accordingly by the tax revenue sharing formula $501,131.53 to the Participants of the Transient Room Tax set by Klamath County Code 603.610.  Fiscal impact being revenue received and distributed in the amount of $501,131.53. Expenditure of $501,131.53 to the Transient Room Tax Fund. 

Background: The LADPC has vacancies and has recommended the above named applicants who are willing, able and eligible to serve a term on the Board.

Recommended Motion: Approve and sign the attached Order appointing Dorothy Walker, Barbara Heath, Geneia Maupin, Joseph Allred, Tony Ford, Jaron Riddle, Sabrina Garcia and Garin Riddle to the Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee. There is no Fiscal Impact.

Background: The Valley Acres Special Road District Board has a vacancy.  The  above named applicant is willing, able and eligible to serve a term on the Board commencing this day and expiring December 31, 2025.

Recommended Motion: Approve and sign the attached Order appointing Misti Buche to the Valley Acres Special Road District Board. There is no Fiscal Impact.

Background: Community Corrections is working to establish a strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness (DEI) plan to identify priority areas and launch of organization wide education.

Recommended Motion: Approve and allow Aaron Hartman to sign contract between Community Corrections and SJC Cultural Consultant & Associates for DEI planning and education. Fiscal Impact:  Phase 1: $7,500 Phase 2: $6,000 Phase 3: $6,000

Background:  Klamath County Public Works is working towards the construction of a new truck shed and bridge timber building.  In order to complete the project, the overhead 3 phase power lines must be removed to provide the proper clearances and then relocated.  This agreement is for Pacific Power to provide service to a new location at the Klamath County Road Department shop.

Recommended Motion:  Board to approve and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Customer Requested Work Agreement between Pacific Power and Klamath County Public Works.  Fiscal Impact is $5,150.00 expenditure to the Public Works Operating Budget.

Background:  Klamath County and the City of Klamath Falls are seeking to complete roadway and utility improvements in the same corridor.  On February 7, 2023 the County executed a contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements as described in Exhibits A attached.  Through this Intergovernmental Agreement, the City will reimburse the County for Bid Schedule “B” in the amount of $503,150.00 and any approved change orders associated with the work.  The City will also reimburse the County up to a not-to-exceed amount of $8,000.00 for providing engineering and surveying services associated with the design and construction of the project.

Recommended Motion:  Board approve and execute the Agreement between Klamath County and the City of Klamath Falls.  Fiscal Impact is income of $503,150.00 plus income not to exceed $8,000.00 to the Road Department Operating Budget.

Background:  KCPH has an old vehicle it would like to sell at the Klamath County Auction in April. In order to enter an item for sale and receive a consigner identification number, an auction contract must be completed. 

Recommended Motion:  Move to approve the auction contract between Klamath County Fairgrounds and Klamath County Public Health (KCPH).  No fiscal impact at this time. Authorize the Department Head to sign.

Background: The Klamath County Title III Advisory Council has submitted bylaws which were approved by the Council on February 14, 2023.        

Recommended Motion: Approve and sign the attached bylaws for the Klamath County Title III Advisory Council. Fiscal Impact is None.