2026 July 07 Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety

The City of Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety held a meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and contract matters were addressed. The board approved a contract award to Dixon Construction for the Tree Summit concrete project phase one, valued at $197,469. Additionally, they approved change order number two for the Creecy Lane Community Crossing Grant project, adding $105,272 to the contract due to unforeseen paving needs at an intersection. The board also approved an extension for the Lafayette Housing Authority's agreement with Tippecanoe Senior Services for a home repair project, with a remaining balance of approximately $8,800. Claims totaling over $25.7 million were reviewed and approved. A miscellaneous banner request for the art museum was also approved. The meeting concluded with an animal appeal hearing regarding the impoundment of dogs due to heat-related distress, where the board denied the appeal based on evidence presented by the Chief Animal Control Officer.