6/30/2026 Commissioners Meeting

The Kosciusko County Commissioners Meeting held on June 30, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commissioners approved advertising for bids on the Chinworth Bridge restoration and paint job, with bid openings scheduled for September 22 and award on October 6. They also approved a resolution to sell a surplus county highway pug mill to Decatur County for $15,000. The county applied for a $23,100 100% reimbursable grant for railroad crossing improvements. A supplemental agreement was approved to redesign Bridge 123, increasing project costs by approximately $114,000. Additionally, the commissioners approved a proposal from HWC Engineering for $8,500 to improve the Chinworth Bridge Trail Head Park. The meeting also included approval of a $841,421 agreement for services with Bowen Health, the county's community mental health center, and authorization to switch website vendors to Civic Plus with an initial cost of $36,719 and annual fees thereafter. The board expressed support for a land bank initiative aimed at addressing vacant and abandoned properties, contingent on grant funding. An update was provided on the pending contractor selection for the Justice Building project, with an award expected at the next meeting. Other topics included veteran service updates and upcoming community events.