Elkhart County Live Meeting

The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 13, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related discussions primarily focused on infrastructure projects. The board received and opened bids for the County Road 20 access road project, with three bids submitted, and authorized staff to review and provide a recommendation. They approved contract agreements and performance/payment bonds with Milestone Contractors for bridge projects, including bridge 347 on County Road 44 and others. Additional appropriations were approved for bridge design projects, including $500,000 for bridge 252 and $300,000 for bridge 326 design. Task orders were also approved for appraisal services related to bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects. The board considered a major variance petition for right-of-way dedication on County Road 20, ultimately approving a 40-foot dedication instead of the standard 50 feet after public hearing and discussion. Additionally, the board discussed and tabled noise ordinance variance requests and reviewed updates to park and recreation facility ordinances, opting to table the ordinance revision for further review. A special purchase resolution was approved for election hardware and software for the clerk's office, citing compatibility and cost considerations. Finally, a planning appropriation request was approved for $160,000, reduced from an initial $300,000 request, related to GIS consultant services. The meeting concluded with no further board items or public comments.