Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 06-02-2026

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, where several procurement and contract matters were addressed. The board approved a contract with Cost Advisory Services Inc. for cost allocation report services for fiscal years 2026-2028 at $9,800 annually, and renewed an agreement with the Iowa State Association of Counties for HIPAA program participation at $1,750 per year. They also approved a renewal of the self-funded health care reinsurance rate with Walmart, reflecting a 5.86% increase effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the board awarded a seal coating project (L7527) to Blacktop Services of Humboldt, Iowa, for $164,196, which was under the engineer's estimate and budgeted amount. The project is funded through the FY 2027 local option sales tax account. The board also authorized the creation of a new rural supplemental fund to track revenues and expenditures related to a new rural supplemental levy. Other discussions included updates on nuisance property remediation, drainage district maintenance and assessments, and planning and zoning processes. The board emphasized the importance of public communication and procedural clarity in these matters.