Board of Public Works 8.13.26

The City of Lawrence, Indiana Board of Public Works held a meeting on August 13, 2026, where several procurement and contract matters were addressed. The board approved claims and minutes from the previous meeting. A significant discussion involved an unsafe structure at 7006 Oakland Road, with the board ultimately issuing a continuous enforcement order requiring demolition and debris removal by August 23, 2026, despite the property owner's presentation of plans for repair and remodeling. The board approved a professional services agreement with Shrewsbury Associates LLC for $91,663.28 to inspect a community crossing matching grant project involving street reconstruction. Additionally, a purchase agreement with Donnelly Safety and Associates Inc. for approximately $142,540 was approved for a remount for the Lawrence Fire Department. The board also approved a towing contract with Zore's Towing for the Lawrence Police Department. Motions for all procurement items passed unanimously.