Elkhart County Live Meeting

The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 26, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The board unanimously approved awarding the 2026 deck sealing program contract to Milestone Contractors, following a bid review. They also authorized posting notices to bidders for the rehabilitation of Bridge 193 and the replacement of Bridge 347. Additionally, a $100,000 task order was approved for Cambridge Systematics Incorporated to conduct a preliminary study on the Northern Elkhart County regional corridor. The board approved an independent contractor agreement with Impact Solutions Incorporated for appraisal services and passed a new ordinance to limit public record requests for commercial data mining purposes. In Information Technology, the board approved a $152,000 appropriation for ADA compliance modernization of county websites and a $115,000 transfer within the professional services fund for firewall licensing. The Planning and Development department opened bids for demolition of unsafe structures, with discussion on a specific property owner’s legal and financial challenges delaying demolition. The Stormwater Management department approved multiple cost-share applications for septic system replacements and repairs, allocating grant and loan assistance based on household income and system needs. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on infrastructure projects, contract awards, budget appropriations, and policy decisions affecting procurement and county services.