05/19/26 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The City of Bowling Green Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 19, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with Rightway Construction Inc. for the KA Maintenance Shop Improvement Project, valued at $16,350, and the authorization of a construction manager at risk contract with Scott Murphy for phase two of the Riverfront Park development, including a 4% management fee. The meeting also covered the acceptance of a $57,000 grant from the Appalachia High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program, approval of stop-loss insurance coverage for employee healthcare with a premium reduction, and the renewal of third-party administrator services with Medben. Additionally, the board approved a 10-year note ordinance related to the recent acquisition of property for the police department. Public comments focused on concerns about downtown parking and neighborhood safety. Overall, the meeting featured multiple contract awards, budget approvals, and project updates relevant to city infrastructure and services.