Commissioners' Board Meeting 8/11/26

The Lorain County Commissioners held their board meeting on August 11, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related actions. Key procurement discussions included approval of a one-year service agreement extension with NeoGov for web-based SaaS applications and professional services at a cost of $142,446, and an amendment to continue pharmacy benefit management services with True Scripts effective January 1, 2027. The board also authorized payment of $1,085,146 to the County Department of Job and Family Services as mandated by state law. A change order was approved for the Kellner Ditch project with Gargas Dirt Works LLC to extend the completion date to October 31, 2026, with no additional cost, citing design changes and weather delays. Additionally, the commissioners approved a six-month agreement with Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities for transportation services at $30 per trip, which will help generate local match funds for federal and state grants. The county engineer was authorized to submit multiple funding applications to the Ohio Public Works Commission for road and bridge projects totaling over $3.4 million in estimated costs, with a mix of requested state funding and local matching funds. Public comments raised concerns about delays and transparency related to the Kellner Ditch project. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget appropriations, and capital improvement project funding applications.