General Session - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a general session on April 14, 2026, which began with recognition of state champion student athletes from Franklin and neighboring counties, highlighting the economic impact of sports in the region. The meeting then proceeded with several public hearings and resolutions related to infrastructure improvements under the 2025 Safe Routes to Schools program, focusing on road widening and pedestrian enhancements in Madison Township. The board approved multiple resolutions authorizing the county engineer to file plans and specifications for these projects. Additionally, the commissioners approved contracts and purchase orders including a three-year $122,367 software contract for the Department of Sanitary Engineering's backflow protection program and a $472,397.68 contract modification with AMT Consulting Group LLC for funding acquisition services. Other procurement actions included approval of 79 purchase orders and three additional purchase orders totaling $40,921 for various county agencies. A resolution was also passed authorizing the county administrator to approve expenditures for meetings and community outreach, subject to procurement and contracting compliance. All motions were unanimously approved by the commissioners present.