Board of Public Works 06 16 26 Meeting Recording

The City of Elkhart Board of Public Works and Utilities held a meeting on June 16, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the review and potential award of a $26,800 quote for an asphalt crack sealing project, ratification of a partial payment request of $581,967.60 for the Oakland Tank Project C construction funded by SRF loans, and approval of claims totaling approximately $4.94 million, including payments for monthly trash service and fire station construction. The board also approved the purchase of a replacement backhoe for cemetery operations, authorized contract amendments and renewals with USI Insurance Services for property and casualty insurance related to the Chase building, and accepted various water and sewer assessments. Additionally, the board approved event permits and adopted revisions to the employee handbook. A resolution regarding minimum paid hours for Spanish and English court interpreters was tabled for a future meeting.