Board of Works - June 17, 2026

The Board of Public Works and Safety in Kokomo, Indiana, held a meeting on June 17, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of an emergency demolition order for 205 West Broadway and a one-week continuance to allow the owner of 912 South Buckeye Street to provide rehabilitation plans before proceeding with demolition. The board also approved nuisance cleanup actions for several properties. Additionally, the board approved a $5,500 contract with Kokomo Drywall for repair work at the Elwood Haynes Museum, including a $3,500 deposit for materials. A three-year service contract renewal with Upland Software was approved. For the Center Road Trail Lighting project, the board rejected a non-responsive bid from KMA Dirt Work Excavating and Drainage LLC and awarded the contract to J&J Electric of Indiana for $440,445, accepting their performance bond. Finally, a DORA application for a local festival was approved, and claims were authorized for payment.