Board of Public Safety - 07-13-2026

The City of Anderson, Indiana Board of Public Safety held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. The board approved claims totaling over $2 million, including payments for the police and fire departments. A significant procurement item was the announcement of sealed bids for the construction of the Anderson Fire Department Work Performance Building, with bid opening scheduled for August 10, 2026. The board also approved a new contractor, A Plus Excavating, for municipal development projects. Additionally, the board addressed multiple property issues involving nuisance and demolition orders. They affirmed demolition orders for several properties, including 3534 Hamilton Place, 1834 East 18th Street (the old Long John Silver's), and 1119 South Scatterfield Road, with bids reviewed and contracts awarded for demolition work, notably accepting a $10,000 bid from Davis Construction for one property. The board emphasized timelines for property owners to comply with repair or demolition requirements and discussed enforcement actions related to environmental and safety concerns. These decisions reflect active management of city property and infrastructure through procurement and contracting processes.