SJC Board of Commissioners Meeting - Tuesday October 13th, 2026 11am

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting, identified in the title as October 13, 2026, included several procurement and spending approvals. Commissioners unanimously approved awarding the security-services contract to Trinity Protection Group for a three-year term; staff said five proposals were received and indicated that contract negotiations could explore improved pricing. They also unanimously approved bid R92604 for Alexander Drive reconstruction, awarding the $992,800 contract to Rereath Riley Construction Company. The board approved change order No. 4 with CNE Excavating for the Smileax Road lift station and force main project (RNS 92402S); the transcript describes added work and credits but does not provide the net amount.

Commissioners also unanimously approved a grant application request for the CASA program, which supports staff serving children involved in the court system; no grant amount was stated. During public comment, a speaker opposed a proposed pedestrian tunnel in New Carlisle and suggested a dog park instead, but the board took no action on that matter.