Board of Commissioners Meeting May 6, 2026

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners meeting held on May 6, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts and contract amendments for various county departments such as adult probation, drug and alcohol services, public safety, and mental health and intellectual developmental disabilities (MHIDD). Notably, a contract addendum for Ontario ERP was approved with a material cost not to exceed $205,200, and a three-year service agreement with Siemens Industry Incorporated for building automation and HVAC control systems was approved for $127,000. Capital project requests were also discussed and approved, including security enhancements at MDJ offices, chiller replacement at the historic jail ($85,000), a multi-purpose walking trail at the Cumberland County Clermont campus, and replacement of 15 firewalls across county facilities. Public safety received approval to accept a $200 donation and to fund hazmat self-contained breathing apparatus equipment totaling $62,000, with a 20% match covered by a reserve fund. Additionally, the public defender's office was authorized to accept a $200,000 Byrne JAG grant to support social worker positions. The meeting also featured presentations on court collections statistics and various community recognitions. Motions to approve contracts, grants, and capital projects were unanimously passed by the commissioners.