Board of Public Works 9.24.26

The City of Lawrence, Indiana Board of Public Works held a meeting on September 24, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board approved a professional services agreement with Herd Strategies LLC for communications, public relations, and marketing support. They also approved a supplemental agreement for $10,000 with USI for additional design work on the 75th Street and Oakland Road roundabout project, increasing the total contract to $310,830. Additionally, the board approved task order 12 with Shrewsbury for $20,900 to assist with a Community Crossing matching grant application. A hearing was scheduled to consider a request to modify a demolition order for a property at 706 Oaklandon Road, allowing the owner to renovate rather than demolish the building. Other approvals included changes to the Lawrence Fire Department's general orders, reserve appointments for the Lawrence Police Department, and a new procedural notice for the license plate recognition system to ensure proper use and compliance. Motions for all procurement and policy items were moved, seconded, and passed unanimously.