LaPorte County Board of Commissioners July 1, 2026

The LaPorte County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 1, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement topics included approval of a contract with Municip for credit card processing services integrated with the county's software, and consideration of bids for an HVAC maintenance contract covering four county buildings, with a decision deferred to a future meeting to allow for further review. The Highway Department requested permission to approach the council to purchase two new tandem dump trucks as part of a planned fleet rotation to maintain operational readiness. Additionally, the board approved a professional services contract with Lawson Fischer for engineering design of the reconstruction of Bridge 114, leveraging federal aid covering 80% of the costs. The meeting also featured a public hearing and subsequent approval of an ordinance establishing an infrastructure development zone to support broadband expansion in rural LaPorte County, including a tax relief proposal to facilitate the project by Surf Internet, which aims to extend fiber broadband to underserved areas. These actions reflect the county's focus on infrastructure improvements, technology integration, and capital asset management.