Board of Public Works 6.26.2025

The City of Lawrence Indiana Board of Public Works convened on July 11, 2025, to approve meeting minutes and discuss new business primarily focused on procurement and contracting. The board approved a professional services agreement with Jansen and SPANS Engineering for on-call planning review services, including updating the ADA transition plan and Title VI compliance to meet NDOT funding requirements, with a contract not to exceed $75,000. Additionally, they approved a design services proposal with the same firm. Another professional services agreement was approved with Crow LLP to assist the city in budget preparation, financial data management, and reporting to the Department of Local Government Finance. The meeting also addressed a public safety concern regarding water ponding on Boy Scout Road, identified as a road hazard due to improper drainage causing water accumulation on the roadway. The board acknowledged the issue and indicated plans to address it. Mayor Whitfield joined the meeting towards the end.