Porter County Government - Board of Commissioners - July 14th, 2026

The Porter County Government Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 14, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Notably, the board discussed the lack of bids for a cement stabilization project on County Road 1050 North, deciding to seek quotes and delay the project to later in the year. Multiple pay applications for highway and jail construction projects were approved, totaling tens of thousands of dollars. The board approved a six-year contract renewal with Eagle View for pictometry services, emphasizing the superior resolution and countywide coverage compared to competitors. Additionally, a 36-month renewal contract with Midco for underground fiber locate services was approved. The board also approved a commercial lease agreement for $24,000 annually to house the county's multi-enforcement drug unit. Policy-related ordinances were introduced and approved on first reading, including revisions to health department fees, tattoo parlor regulations, and inmate processing fees, with the latter increasing from $75 to $250. Finally, the board discussed and approved an ordinance to suspend building permit fees and extend deadlines for tornado-damaged properties, with final approval scheduled for the next meeting.