Howard County Government, IN - Commissioner Meeting - 8/17/2026

The Howard County Government Commissioners meeting held on August 17, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A key procurement item involved the replacement and modernization of the cooling tower and chilled water pump at the Chest Government Center, with an estimated cost of $66,714. The commissioners requested bids for this project, with a preference for the vendor QPH. Additionally, the meeting approved a resolution for an interlocal agreement with the city of Kokomo to use local income tax funds for a jail project, effective through 2029. The commissioners also passed a temporary one-year moratorium on data center permits in unincorporated areas to allow time for study and ordinance development. Budget claims were approved, including salary claims totaling over $1.1 million and operating claims of approximately $288,000. Public comments focused on safety and infrastructure concerns related to truck traffic on 750 East Road, prompting the highway superintendent to prepare a truck route ordinance expected by the September 4th meeting.