2026 February 17 Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety

The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety convened on February 17, 2026, to address several procurement and contracting matters. Key discussions included the bid opening for signal quoting at Kepner and McCarty Lane, with a single bid received from Hawk Enterprises for $209,994. The board took the bid under advisement. The engineering department presented on the Creasy Lane Community Crossings matching grant project, recommending awarding the contract to Midwest Paving LLC for $1,926,769.15, which was approved along with the notice to proceed. Additionally, a subdivision variance request for an eight-lot subdivision near downtown Lafayette was approved to maintain existing right-of-way conditions. Legal counsel presented the 2026 renewal agreement with the Humane Society for Greater Lafayette for animal sheltering services at $35,000 per month, which was approved. The purchasing department requested and received approval to declare a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 HD as surplus property due to rust damage. Finally, the board approved claims totaling $978,837.49, including a noted credit related to fire department training supplies. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards, grant project management, property variances, service agreements, and budget approvals.