Boone County COTW-Finance 7/9/2026

The Boone County Committee of the Whole Finance meeting held on July 9, 2026, focused primarily on financial updates, budget status, and several procurement and contract approvals related to county infrastructure projects. Key procurement actions included approval of a memorandum of understanding for a solar project with a payment of $43,327, awarding a contract to O'Brien Civil Works Incorporated for $216,530 for culvert extension work on Hunter Road, and selection of Willett Hoffman Associates through a qualification-based selection process to perform federally grant-funded engineering consulting for bridge replacements. The meeting also covered budget reports, including asset management and departmental budget worksheets, and discussed upcoming capital improvement projects such as roadway paving and bridge work. Additionally, advisory questions related to local control over energy projects were introduced for future county board consideration. No executive session was held.