Knox County, Ohio Board of Commissioners July 14th, 2026 Regular Session

The Knox County Commissioners held a regular session on July 14, 2026, which included a detailed update from the Knox County 911 department. The discussion covered call statistics, including emergency and non-emergency calls, and highlighted the upcoming implementation of next generation 911 technology expected to go live in late July or early August. The meeting also addressed staffing needs for the dispatch center, with a goal to increase the number of full-time and part-time dispatchers to improve operational redundancy. Procurement-related actions included the approval of a bid award for the Danville Amity Road safety improvement phase three project to Smalls Asphalt Paving for $272,457.30, as well as approval of utility permits for Ohio Commerce Gas on Hazeldell Road and Tiger Valley Road. Updates were provided on ongoing capital improvement projects, including the transit building and water/wastewater building site work, with construction progressing as planned.