# Hancock County, IN - 9/29/2026 Joint Commissioner and Council Meeting

The September 29, 2026 joint meeting of the Hancock County Board of Commissioners and County Council included several purchasing and funding decisions. The board approved ADA door operators and related electrical/alarm work for county facilities for $26,144.35. It also approved a new cleaning-services contract, effective January 1, 2027, for $176,733.48 annually, subject to attorney review; staff reported an $8,893.48 shortfall in the 2027 budget line. Commissioners approved bridge project contract 30-000086 (County Road 400 West over Sugar Creek) and approved a three-year site-pollution insurance policy with a $3 million limit by a 4–1 vote. A $75,000 allocation from food-and-beverage funds for outstanding financial-advisor expenses was also approved. A 2027 RAS landscape-maintenance quote for $21,600 was presented with a motion and second, but the transcript does not capture a vote on it.

The county discussed bridge and road grant applications, an upcoming RFP for microtransit services, and plans to seek proposals for design work on the aging highway building. An Ambrose Property Group representative provided an update on a proposed Mount Comfort-area development and a requested tax abatement; no decision was made, and the matter was scheduled for council consideration on October 14. The council also approved changes to local income-tax allocations and several additional appropriations, including $178,800 for LIT public safety, $36,000 for jury expenses, and $371,000 in Lane Mile Direct Distribution funds. No procurement award for the proposed development was made.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Hancock County, IN - 9/29/2026 Joint Commissioner and Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4r8olCBaj8) - Hancock County Government of Indiana