Board of Works 07 07 2026 Meeting Recording

The City of Elkhart Board of Works held a meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key discussions included the approval of claims totaling over $8 million, emergency authorization for storm debris collection contracts, and the rental and planned purchase of a dewatering belt press for the wastewater treatment plant with an estimated cost between $600,000 and $800,000. The board approved professional services agreements with Wesler Engineering for wastewater plant improvements and digester cover removal, with fees not to exceed $15,800 and $35,300 respectively, funded by remaining SRF project funds. Additionally, the board approved bid documents for selective demolition of the Public Safety and Services building and ratified change orders for the Bristol Street Reconstruction and another infrastructure project, including a $41,000 increase for additional pavement. A temporary highway easement release was authorized, and a bid award was made to Leaport Construction for Indiana Avenue retaining wall improvements at $636,480. The meeting also included enforcement actions related to industrial permit violations and approval of a request for quote to purchase a replacement F250 vehicle for the cemetery department. Motions were passed unanimously or with standard assent for all procurement-related items.