General Session - July 28, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a general session on July 28, 2026, during which they approved multiple procurement and contracting actions across various county departments. Key procurement decisions included contract extensions and new agreements for mediation services, technical support, public records management software, and cleaning and restoration services. Notably, a $45,000 contract extension was approved for mediation services with Linda Norris of Counterpoint Mediation, and a $112,946.81 contract was authorized for a public records management system with MCCI LLC. The board also approved a $600,000 supplemental contract with Surfpro of Northeast Columbus for cleaning services at county facilities. Several capital improvement projects were addressed, including engineering and right-of-way services contracts for road and intersection improvements totaling over $2 million, and a $1.125 million real estate purchase related to county property. Additionally, the board authorized a $1.3 million transfer for stormwater management operations and approved a $5.3 million aggregate purchase resolution for various county agencies. Grant agreements supporting community programs and workforce development were also approved, including a $150,000 grant to Our Brothers Keepers and a $60,000 grant to Columbus Tigers Youth Development. The meeting included votes on fee increases, such as raising vehicle title fees from $18 to $23, and reappointments to various boards and commissions. The session concluded with a resolution to convene into executive session for personnel and litigation matters.