Warrick County Commissioner's Meeting, July 13, 2026

The Warrick County Commissioner's Meeting held on July 13, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. The board approved the release of a surety for the Warrick County Humane Society's entrance construction and approved street construction plans with no improvements to Bell Oaks Drive. A contract with Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP was approved for legislative tax analysis services, capped at $10,000. Multiple bids were opened for a construction project, with base bids ranging from approximately $1.05 million to $1.15 million; the board took the bids under advisement pending legal review. A change order for additional design services on the security center project was approved for $12,500. An interlocal agreement with the city was approved to address drainage and paving costs on High Rock Road, with the county paying $52,695 and the city $34,920. The board also approved contracts related to health department programs and 4-H facility improvements funded by grants. Several financial approvals were made, including accounts payable, payroll, and a security center draw. Surplus equipment was authorized for disposal, and an airport road construction inspection contract valued at approximately $1.19 million was approved despite some procedural concerns. Public comments included opposition to data center tax abatements. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.