Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10-06-2026

At its October 6, 2026 meeting, the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors approved the claims and payments resolution, authorizing $522,623.72 in bill payments. The largest identified expenses were E911-related payments of $168,850.34 and $150,000 to Raycom, including a payment associated with consolidated communications. The board also set a public hearing on the proposed purchase of a sign truck for the Road Department; the purchase is included in the FY2027 budget, specifications will be sent to vendors, and bids are scheduled to be opened October 27. The county engineer reported that Taylor Construction had poured the deck for the Winslow Road bridge project. Roadside spraying concluded for the season, with staff reporting an estimated $10,000 in savings.

The board heard a Safety Action Committee report outlining possible future spending on expanded mass-notification services and phased upgrades to county facility cameras, including review of vendors and needs; no purchase or funding decision was made. Emergency Management reported flood-damage response following October 1 rains and noted that eligible households may receive up to $7,000 through an assistance grant program following the governor’s damage declaration. The board also approved the second and final reading of the animal control and welfare ordinance and adopted a rezoning ordinance. No procurement action was identified in connection with those votes.