7/28/2026 Commissioners Meeting

The Kosciusko County Government Commissioners Meeting on July 28, 2026, included several procurement and contract approval discussions. The commissioners approved a $48,225 contract for preliminary engineering on Bridge 145 and authorized signing an agreement for parcel acquisition related to Bridge 139. They also discussed the upcoming contract award for the justice building renovation, expected for approval at the next meeting. Emergency management received approval to purchase a replacement vehicle from the lowest bidder, Wei, after reviewing three quotes. The Technology Department was authorized to replace aging DVRs tied to the jail security system for $26,625,000, with software upgrades deferred. Additionally, the commissioners approved applying for a state grant through Soil and Water to fund a part-time erosion control enforcement position. The meeting also covered several road vacation requests and zoning matters, including sending a rezoning petition back to the area plan commission for further review. An extensive update was provided on the Warsaw City Airport, highlighting ongoing infrastructure improvements, grant funding, and a critical safety project involving a tunnel under 100 East road to preserve runway length. No votes were taken on airport funding during this meeting. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure projects, vehicle and technology procurement, grant applications, and land use decisions affecting future county operations and capital improvements.