10-27-2026 Cole County Commission Meeting

The Cole County Commission meeting on October 27, 2026, approved moving forward with Phase 2 planning for the Emergency Services Building remodel. The preliminary full-project estimate is about $1.22 million, potentially spread across two budget years, with a goal of proceeding to construction bidding in 2027. Phase 2 includes engineering and design work; a $6,800 civil survey was identified as a contingency expense and was not included in the 2026 budget. The commission voted to proceed, while project scope and funding details remain under discussion.

The commission also approved extending the sheriff’s uniform contract with Leon Uniforms; a one-year EMS debt-collection contract with Revenue Cycle Associates, which retains 19% of collected amounts; and a 2026 pavement-preservation seal contract with Black Roads Group LLC for $13,431.25. Other approved items included a FY26 bulletproof vest grant application (the county contribution was stated unclearly in the transcript), accounts payable pending review, and acceptance of subdivision streets for a one-year interim period. The commission also approved a health-department visit benefit for full-time employees and their spouses and dependents under 26, with a 2–1 vote; this was a benefits decision rather than a procurement action.