# Commissioners' Board Meeting 10/23/26

The Lorain County Commissioners’ October 23, 2026 meeting included several approved service agreements and funding actions. The board approved a $40,000 Job and Family Services snow-plowing and salting contract with Blades of Grass Landscaping LLC for November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. JFS reported that it solicited proposals from eight potential contractors and received two responses; payment is structured by visit or snow-removal event, subject to a contract cap. The board also approved an extension through December 31, 2026, of the JFS clothing, shoe, and jacket program agreement with El Centro, with total funding not to exceed $75,000. Other approved JFS agreements included $12,600 for adult protective services and $41,000 for supportive services for TANF-eligible families, both with Lorain County Public Health. Children Services was authorized to use its agency Mastercard for up to $2,500 during 2026.

The board also authorized the interim county administrator to enter into an agreement with the Ohio State Auditor for a performance audit of the Lorain County Auditor’s office, not to exceed $75,000. Commissioners discussed potentially seeking a similar audit of Domestic Relations, but only agreed to request information; no such audit was approved. The board approved the listed requisitions, travel, bills, and other resolutions. Votes recorded on the spending and procurement items were affirmative.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Commissioners' Board Meeting 10/23/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtQK7LOzX4M) - Lorain County Commissioners