Commissioners approve Public Safety Complex letter of intent and two sole‑source public‑safety purchases The board approved an LOI to acquire ~44 acres for a Public Safety Complex with St. Johns River State College training co‑location and approved sole‑source purchases: Hamilton transport ventilators and Genesis extrication tools, after staff explained interoperability and vendor availability.

Clay County is taking a major step towards enhancing public safety with plans for a new complex that will house fire, rescue, and law enforcement services all in one place!

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Clay County commissioners approve routine business, ask DNR for comment-period extension and back regional water funding application The board approved consent items, multiple travel and interagency agreements, leased vehicles for the sheriff, a new juvenile compliance position, and sent a letter to the Minnesota DNR requesting a 30‑day extension to the public-waters inventory comment period; it also approved submitting a congressional funding application for the West Central Regional Water Supply Project.

Clay County commissioners are not just handling routine business; they're advocating for public input on water resources and securing funding for vital regional projects!

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Clay County chair outlines 2026 priorities, highlights $1.2 million for psychiatric treatment and diversion project timeline Board Chair delivered the 2026 State of the County, citing investments in workforce and infrastructure, $1.2 million secured to convert a juvenile facility to a psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF), a diversion project expected to provide flood protection beginning in 2027, and a $47.28 million property tax levy adopted for 2026.

Clay County's Board Chair just unveiled a bold vision for 2026, highlighting a $1.2 million investment to transform a juvenile facility into a psychiatric treatment center and ambitious plans for flood protection by 2027.

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County staff outline steps to close purchase of city police building, plan quitclaim deed to document transfer Staff reported the 2023 purchase-and-sale agreement for the city building housing the police department remains conditioned on substantial completion of the new facility; county staff will prepare a quitclaim deed attaching the sale agreement and coordinate signatures with city officials to effectuate closing.

Clay County is set to finalize the purchase of the city police building, marking a significant step toward enhancing public safety in the community!

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Commission approves two construction contracts for renovation of old city center and courthouse third floor The commission approved separate construction contracts for the public safety center (safety center) and courthouse third-floor renovation and directed staff to proceed with permitting; two contracts were adopted by voice vote.

Clay County is set for a major transformation with the approval of two key construction contracts for a new public safety center and courthouse renovations!

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Clay County officials address public safety trends and engage citizens Officials discuss rising crime statistics and promote citizen engagement through the county academy.

Clay County officials are sounding the alarm on a shocking rise in violent crime, while also launching initiatives to boost community engagement and transparency.

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