Memorandum
Date: October 6, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Stephen L Carter Jr., Interim Public Works Director
Subject: Ratify the Approval and Execution of Contracts and Purchase Orders Executed by the Chair of the Board of Supervisors and Co-Signed by the County Administrative Officer for Public Works for the period of September 15, 2026 through September 22, 2026
Executive Summary:
As you may recall, no interim director of Public Works was appointed for the period of September 15, 2026 through September 22, 2026. In light of this vacancy during this time period, five items were executed by the Chair of the Board of Supervisors and co-signed by the County Administrative Officer in accordance with the County’s Purchasing Ordinance and to avoid disruptions in Public Works operations.
With this item, your Board will ratify the approval and execution of contracts and purchase orders.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: _N/A___ Amount Budgeted: __N/A___ Additional Requested: _N/A__ Future Annual Cost: ___N/A___
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable
? Fully Article X.- and/or Consultant Selection Policy-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
? Section 2-38 Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
? For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee (“Yes,” if checked)
? Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ? Not applicable
? Well-being of Residents ? Public Safety ? Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce
? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Ratify the Approval and Execution of Contracts and Purchase Orders Executed by the Chair of the B...
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