7-14-2026 Commissioners Meeting

The Kosciusko County Commissioners held a meeting on July 14, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of an ordinance to increase and extend the collection period for inmate medical co-payments, and authorization to switch to Family Express WEX fuel cards for county vehicles to secure deeper fuel discounts, potentially impacting the county budget positively. The commissioners approved a detour route for a bridge replacement project and authorized proceeding with engineering work to apply for a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant of up to $1 million for guardrail replacement. They amended the county's capital improvement plan to include $83,000 for highway road projects in 2026. The board awarded the Justice Building Renovation Project contract to Structural Waterproofing Restoration LLC after thorough bid evaluation. Additionally, they approved a $500,000 county contribution toward the runway rehabilitation project at the local airport, complementing airport funds. The commissioners also approved a $140,000 Homeland Security grant application for purchasing portable radios. Lastly, they adopted a new county branding developed by Golden Shovel to enhance business attraction efforts. These decisions reflect active management of capital projects, vendor contracts, and grant funding to support county infrastructure and services.