Warrick County Commissioner's Meeting, July 27, 2026

The Warrick County Commissioner's Meeting on July 27, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and infrastructure projects, particularly broadband expansion and road improvements. A significant discussion centered on Mainstream Fiber Networks' proposal to invest $3.8 million in fiber optic broadband infrastructure in Warrick County, leveraging $1.7 million in state BEAD program funds and $2.1 million in private capital. The company requested the county amend its permit fee ordinance, which currently imposes high fees that threaten the project's viability. Commissioners discussed possible ordinance amendments or fee waivers to enable the project, with a deadline of August 16, 2026, to sign the BEAD award. Other procurement actions included approval of paving projects, road closures, and various contracts such as IT services for the Sheriff's Department, architectural services for the Judicial Center, and grant contracts for the Health Department. The meeting also addressed surplus property declarations and accounts payable approvals. Public comments touched on data center developments and community concerns, but no procurement decisions related to data centers were made at this meeting.