Board of Works 08 18 26 Meeting Recording

The City of Elkhart Board of Works meeting held on August 18, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and contract management related to public works and infrastructure projects. Key procurement activities included the opening and assignment of bids for the Public Safety and Service Building selective demolition, with a bid from CE Excavating Inc. for approximately $2.3 million. The board approved multiple contract awards and change orders, including a significant contract for a new dewatering belt press at the wastewater plant awarded to Selge Construction, despite receiving only one bid. Several partial payment requests were ratified for ongoing sewer separation and tank projects funded through State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans. The board also authorized a professional services agreement with Aban Marsh Consultants for water service line investigations with a fee cap of $250,000. Additionally, the board approved driveway width standards for the Boulder Run subdivision and addressed permit renewals and violations related to wastewater discharge, including penalties assessed to Bimbo Bakeries for fats, oils, and grease violations. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement decisions, contract approvals, budget appropriations, and project updates critical to the city's infrastructure and public safety facilities.