Mary E. HendricksonAuditor-Treasurer
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Becker County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Becker County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Detroit Lakes, MN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Becker County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
193539
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
300
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
35,497
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
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Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Becker County
The board addressed a wide range of operational and administrative agenda items. Consent agenda approvals included financial claims, a gambling permit, property tax abatements, and timber auction packages. Key discussions involved a public and private easement policy, administrative updates regarding union negotiations, and the status of various blighted properties. Significant resolutions were passed concerning the transfer of payroll functions to the Human Resources department, a personnel request for a communications officer, and updates to employee insurance benefits, including disability and dental plans. Additionally, the sheriff's department received approval for the disposal of a transport vehicle and the renewal of a five-year VESTA agreement.
The board reviewed financial reports and approved bills. Key actions included the renewal of a shop lease, authorization to apply for a Private Well Protection Grant, and entry into an irrigation pooling agreement with East Otter Tail SWCD. The board approved agreements for DNR observation well monitoring and a BWSR RIM work order. Several project applications were approved, including cost-share contracts for Clean Water Fund, Irrigation Resource Conservation, Soil Health Practices, and Watershed Based Funding. Policy updates were made regarding Irrigation Water Management flow meters and a new herbicide cost-share fee structure for CRP maintenance. Additionally, the board discussed MASWCD resolutions, approved staff training for the Leadership Institute, and reviewed requests for county ordinances regarding wake/surf boats on local lakes.
The board addressed personnel matters, including the approval of a staff member's Level 2 Conservation Planner certification. Financial actions included the approval of the treasurer's report and monthly bills. Discussions covered updates on grant applications, specifically for private well protection and farm bill programs, as well as the status of the 2027 budget. The board approved multiple cost-share and CRP incentive funding applications and selected the district's Outstanding Conservationist for 2026. Other agenda items included plans for fair outreach, a review of groundwater observation well monitoring, support for staff leadership training, and presentations regarding shoreline projects and administrative reports.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Becker County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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