Howard County Government, IN - Commissioner Meeting - 6/1/2026

The Howard County Government Commissioners held a meeting on June 1, 2026, which included a public hearing and approval of a bond lease resolution related to the county jail project. The board approved resolution number 2026 BCCR1 authorizing the issuance of bonds by the building corporation to finance the jail, with a maximum borrowing amount not to exceed $150 million, though the actual amount is expected to be lower. Additionally, the commissioners approved a $13,780 contract with Hearn Construction for replacement of jail entry doors, funded from capital improvement funds. The sheriff's office received approval to purchase 27 body cameras for corrections officers at a total cost of $57,000, with half funded by a misdemeanor grant. Community Corrections also amended a contract with Total Court Services to reduce GPS monitoring costs. The meeting included departmental reports and budget claims approvals totaling over $2 million. A vendor open house for the jail project was noted as well attended, indicating strong local business interest.