Black Hawk County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Black Hawk County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Waterloo, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Black Hawk County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
185357
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
131,532
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Black Hawk County
The meeting focused on the formal roll-out of the Black Hawk County Strategic Plan. Key topics included a summary of the collaborative effort invested by staff and community members, the establishment of a new mission statement, and the identification of seven core values to guide organizational decision-making. The plan outlines twelve priority areas for resource allocation, with a specific focus on four primary goals: supporting mental health needs, professional development and accountability, economic development, and the safety and security of public facilities. The strategic plan emphasizes a flexible framework designed to integrate into everyday operations, with designated staff leaders assigned to champion the implementation of these initiatives.
The board discussed concerns regarding the enforcement of property line ordinances and heard an introduction from a district representative regarding community project funding. A presentation was provided on the behavioral health realignment system, the specific roles of disability access points, and the status of 28E agreements for county participation.
The board discussed the potential creation of a county administrator position. The discussion centered on exploring different administrative models used by other counties, the role and authority such a position might entail, the reporting structure for department heads, and potential financial implications. The board also reviewed the process for creating such a role, including developing a job description, recruitment strategies, and the use of employment contracts.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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