Board of Public Safety - 08-24-2026

The City of Anderson, Indiana Board of Public Safety held a meeting on August 24, 2026, where they approved minutes and bills totaling approximately $1.57 million, including specific amounts for the police and fire departments. A significant procurement-related discussion involved authorizing cleanup and demolition work at 1818 Whittier, with a contractor named Rescue Demolition selected for a $2,900 cleanup. The board decided to table a similar cleanup request for 119 South Roby until the next meeting to allow for proper notification and vendor participation. The cleanup costs are to be charged to the property owner via taxes. The board also discussed coordination with the police department for safe access to properties previously occupied by squatters and concerns about potential drug contamination requiring inspection before any future use. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but the cleanup project at Whittier was affirmed, and the Roby property cleanup was deferred for further consideration.