Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 07-28-2026

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on July 28, 2026, during which they approved claims and payments totaling over $605,000, including a $172,148.95 payment to Iowa Plains Signing for a fiscal 2026 pavement marking project and an $80,700 payment to Performance Resources Consulting. The board also approved a $25,000 marketing funding agreement with the National Cattle Congress for the 2026 Fair and authorized a $15,000 contract addendum with Ted Garnett for strategic plan engagement and training workshops. Discussions included updates on ongoing construction projects such as bridge and road work, and deliberations on travel policy revisions aimed at streamlining approval processes for department head and staff travel. The board considered establishing a formal framework for departments to request additional funds beyond their original budgets, emphasizing transparency and fiscal responsibility. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several resolutions related to budget allocations and contract approvals were passed unanimously.