Minnehaha County Commission, March 17, 2026
Approves Sheriff's Office Vehicle Purchase - Two 2026 Dodge Durangos, 5-0 unanimous
What happened
The Minnehaha County Commission approved a budget carryover of $842,088 for the general fund and $21.9 million for special revenue funds, primarily for the juvenile justice center project.
- Jurisdiction
- Minnehaha County, SD
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 5-0 unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 9
Budget Carryover and Supplements for 2026
Approved general fund supplement of $842,088.32 and special revenue funds of $21,930,902.87, primarily for juvenile justice center project carryovers, unspent grant funds, and contracted projects from 2025 to be completed in 2026.
- Funds must be used for intended purposes including contracted projects, grant obligations, and donations
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Minnehaha County Commission approved a budget carryover of $842,088 for the general fund and $21.9 million for special revenue funds, primarily for the juvenile justice center project.
Key Decisions (9)
Budget Carryover and Supplements for 2026
Refinancing Authorization for 2017 Jail Expansion Certificates of Participation
Pay Rate Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professionals
City of Sioux Falls Temporary Construction Easement Addendum
Joint Election Agreement with Garretson School District
Sheriff's Office Vehicle Purchase - Two 2026 Dodge Durangos
Highway Department Forklift Purchase
Updated Joint Powers Agreement for County Highway 149 Reconstruction
Updated 2025 LEMPG Contract
Development Activity (3)
Juvenile Justice Center
Infrastructure
Unit Control 3 Jail Expansion
Infrastructure
Minnesota Avenue Construction Project
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
County refinancing jail expansion bonds at lower rates (3.22% to…
Housing Demand
Jail population increased from 506 average daily in 2024 to…
Sentiment
County general fund revenues exceeded budget by $3 million, driven…
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