Blair County commissioners approve consent agenda, distribute $887,288 in liquid fuel funds and accept multiple grants and contracts
May 14, 2026 | Blair County, Pennsylvania
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The Blair County Board of Commissioners on May 14 approved a broad consent agenda that included the distribution of $887,288.23 in unused liquid fuel funds to municipalities, acceptance of multiple contracts, and authorization to apply for and accept grant awards.
Amanda Humphreys of Blair Drug and Alcohol told the board the PennDOT police traffic services grant application totals $98,326.61 and "includes 16 police departments, 14 in Blair County, as well as Huntington and Mount Union, to provide enforcement details targeting impaired driving, seat belts, aggressive driving, pedestrian safety, [and] distracted driving." The board authorized the chief clerk to sign and accept grants in the eGrants portal.
The board approved a memorandum of understanding between Blair County (on behalf of the Blair County Prison) and Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies to implement a Restart reentry program; the motion notes the agreement's terms are conditional on available funding from the Bureau of Justice Administration Second Chance Act community-based reentry program for the period 06/01/2026 through 05/01/2029.
Other approvals included a SERVPRO restoration contract for $2,165.04 at 613 8th Avenue in Altoona; a Hoover Spring LLC quote of $1,861.25 for herbicide treatment at five tower sites (Feb. 28–Dec. 31, 2026); a revised Empire Communications materials change of $373 for a total $8,207 proposal for camera work; and a subrecipient agreement not to exceed $95,980 with the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center for workforce development under the county’s Whole Home Repairs program.
The board approved routine social services purchasing actions: Calling High Consulting at $80 per hour for 04/01/2026–04/30/2027; a daily rate of $57.22 for a long-term structured resident bed with Care Center Inc. (Butler) for March 2026–06/30/2027; and a $221.43-per-day placement with Cambria County Behavioral Health and Developmental Support Program for 04/01/2026–06/30/2026, with staff explaining Cambria reserves that bed for Blair County while the Butler placement was a one-time arrangement.
Human Resources gained approval to extend the Simply Verified LLC preemployment background-check agreement to a new end date of 12/31/2026. Commissioners also accepted a $25,000 PCORP loss-prevention grant to install a simplex 4007E addressable fire-alarm system at the Blair County Transportation Facility on East Loop Road.
Votes on these items were taken during the consent agenda process; the board recorded 'Aye' votes on approvals. One commissioner noted an abstention on three items, which the board agreed would be moved to the next week as needed. The meeting adjourned with the next commissioners meeting set for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Amanda Humphreys of Blair Drug and Alcohol told the board the PennDOT police traffic services grant application totals $98,326.61 and "includes 16 police departments, 14 in Blair County, as well as Huntington and Mount Union, to provide enforcement details targeting impaired driving, seat belts, aggressive driving, pedestrian safety, [and] distracted driving." The board authorized the chief clerk to sign and accept grants in the eGrants portal.
The board approved a memorandum of understanding between Blair County (on behalf of the Blair County Prison) and Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies to implement a Restart reentry program; the motion notes the agreement's terms are conditional on available funding from the Bureau of Justice Administration Second Chance Act community-based reentry program for the period 06/01/2026 through 05/01/2029.
Other approvals included a SERVPRO restoration contract for $2,165.04 at 613 8th Avenue in Altoona; a Hoover Spring LLC quote of $1,861.25 for herbicide treatment at five tower sites (Feb. 28–Dec. 31, 2026); a revised Empire Communications materials change of $373 for a total $8,207 proposal for camera work; and a subrecipient agreement not to exceed $95,980 with the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center for workforce development under the county’s Whole Home Repairs program.
The board approved routine social services purchasing actions: Calling High Consulting at $80 per hour for 04/01/2026–04/30/2027; a daily rate of $57.22 for a long-term structured resident bed with Care Center Inc. (Butler) for March 2026–06/30/2027; and a $221.43-per-day placement with Cambria County Behavioral Health and Developmental Support Program for 04/01/2026–06/30/2026, with staff explaining Cambria reserves that bed for Blair County while the Butler placement was a one-time arrangement.
Human Resources gained approval to extend the Simply Verified LLC preemployment background-check agreement to a new end date of 12/31/2026. Commissioners also accepted a $25,000 PCORP loss-prevention grant to install a simplex 4007E addressable fire-alarm system at the Blair County Transportation Facility on East Loop Road.
Votes on these items were taken during the consent agenda process; the board recorded 'Aye' votes on approvals. One commissioner noted an abstention on three items, which the board agreed would be moved to the next week as needed. The meeting adjourned with the next commissioners meeting set for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
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