LaPorte County Board of Commissioners September 2, 2026

The LaPorte County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 2, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The board approved payroll and operating expense claims, noting that $2.7 million of the operating expenses were allocated for paving projects. They considered and approved requests for travel related to the National Beach Conference and sought permission to approach the county council for funding for 2027 ambulance remounts, annual computer replacements, and improvements to the fair building, emphasizing cost savings and operational enhancements. Additionally, the board approved a cardiac response plan to outfit county buildings with AED units and trained responders. A significant zoning ordinance amendment was approved to regulate data center developments in the M2 heavy industrial area, including mandatory development agreements, performance audits, and environmental safeguards. Lastly, the board reviewed and approved a contract for construction inspection services for the Blue Stem Solar Farm project, selecting HW Lochner (part of Eegis Corporation) as the lowest responsive bidder with a not-to-exceed amount of approximately $115,295. The meeting also included updates on disaster recovery efforts and community assistance following recent storms.