# Trumbull County Commissioners-WORKSHOP- 10/06/2026- We apologize for the Technical Issues


**Body:** Trumbull County, Ohio
**Date:** October 05, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Trumbull County Commissioners’ workshop on October 6, 2026, considered several procurement and funding matters. The board approved, by a 2–1 vote, a time-and-materials change order of up to $2,900 to remove and temporarily set aside a fence obstructing a sewer project. Commissioners questioned why the county should bear the cost for a fence in the right-of-way and discussed seeking reimbursement from the property owner; they also raised concerns about possible equipment standby charges and the contractor’s late notice. The board reviewed Senior Services levy contract recommendations for November 2026–October 2028, with a total pool of about $540,000 over two years. Guardianship and Protective Services asked to negotiate its unit rate after its proposed funding was reduced; the discussion identified rate and service-volume considerations, but no change to the recommendation was recorded in the transcript. The Sanitary Engineer reported that Snow Wagon Road project bids came in below the engineer’s estimate, described ARP-funded household sewer connections, and said a $175,000 grant would support a planned sewer project for the new Hubbard outpost building, which is to be put out to bid.

Other items included a proposed purchase of two 2026 Ford Interceptors for $400,182 through state purchasing, with an estimated $30,000 for upfitting to be brought forward separately; commissioners discussed the available justice-fund balance and potential savings from buying vehicles already in stock, but the transcript does not capture a final vote. A Salt Springs Road resurfacing project was described as funded primarily by state and federal grants, with about $5,500 in county engineering costs. The board also heard Huntington Bank’s presentation on a county credit-card consortium offering rebates and payment-processing options. No decision was made: the prosecutor’s office recommended confirming whether the arrangement satisfies applicable procurement requirements before adopting a resolution or signing an agreement. The auditor’s office also presented additional appropriations of about $171,000 for supplies and maintenance agreements, nearly $57,000 for increased AT&T costs, and just over $65,000 to establish Sheriff’s Office grant funding.

**Source:** Trumbull County, Ohio