2026 September 01 Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety + Animal Control Appeal Hearing

The City of Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety held a meeting on September 1, 2026, which included procurement and animal control appeal discussions. The board approved a $33,600 change order for the Creasy Lane Community Crossings Grant Project, increasing the contract to over $2.1 million due to additional signal detector housing replacements. They also authorized the 2027 City of Lafayette Opioid Settlement Grant Program with $430,000 available for eligible entities. The board declared various fleet vehicles and Motorola hand radios as surplus property to be traded or disposed of according to Indiana code. Claims totaling over $400 million were approved. The meeting also addressed four animal control appeals involving dogs and cats found in hot vehicles under neglectful conditions. After hearing testimony from animal control officers and appellants, the board denied all appeals, citing concerns over animal welfare and public safety. The meeting concluded with plans for follow-up discussions with appellants.