SJC Board of Commissioners Meeting - Tuesday July 28, 2026 11am

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 28, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board approved an actuarial services proposal with Gallagher Actuarial Services for $12,500 to support health plan target spending. They also approved multiple contract change orders, including a $69,575.18 increase for road improvements on Darden Road and Jewel Avenue, and a significant $415,645.44 change order for the Smilax Road lift station project, which will be fully funded by Amazon. Additionally, the board authorized advertising for bids on two infrastructure projects: the South Adams Acres road reconstruction and the McKinley-Bittersweet intersection improvements, aimed at modernizing traffic signals and enhancing safety. An engineering services agreement addendum was approved to reallocate funds within an existing contract for small structure design work. The board also approved a SaaS agreement renewal with Apex APPX Software for a file and box tracking system at a cost of $6,000. Furthermore, an internship agreement was approved to support the Public Defender's office. The meeting included discussions emphasizing careful vetting of change orders and transparency in procurement processes. Public comments focused on local development projects, traffic concerns, and the paused Midwest Continental Divide Trail plan, highlighting community engagement and oversight in county projects.