SJC Board of Commissioners Meeting - Tuesday July 7, 2026 11am

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and infrastructure projects were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included awarding a milling project for various roads to Rereath Riley Construction Company for $168,647.19, approving an interlocal agreement with the City of South Bend for the Kfax Avenue bridge improvements with a total county cost of approximately $4.3 million and city cost of $3.3 million, and approving a supplemental design agreement with DLZ Indiana for the Kfax Avenue bridge project with an additional fee of $657,000. The board also approved a contract with INDOT for the final inspection completion of the Cleveland and Beach Road roundabout. Additionally, the commissioners approved appointments to advisory boards related to wastewater and water resources. Public comments focused heavily on opposition to the Midwest Continental Divide project, with concerns about community involvement, transparency, and potential eminent domain issues. The board acknowledged the community's concerns and indicated a pause on the project for further examination. No votes were taken on this project during the meeting.