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On the agenda: Crown Point Board of Commissioners - Oct 21, 2026 — data center (Oct 26)

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WhenMonday, October 26, 2026
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WhereCrown Point, Indiana
BodyBoard of Commissioners - Oct 21, 2026
Money$1,968.00 was at stake
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LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM
2293 N. MAIN ST.
CROWN POINT, IN 46307

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026
***MEETING CAN BE VIEWED BY GOING TO LAKECOUNTYIN.GOV***
1.

OPENING OF MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

2.

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CORRECTIONS
2.1 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS (ITEM #10.3): Certificate of Substantial Completion for
Calumet Step Construction Project 1, Package C
2.2 ADDITION: HIGHWAY (ITEM #8.92): Highway Agreement for design engineering lake
replacement of Bridge 22 Mississippi St. over Vanatta Ditch United Consulting
2.3 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS (ITEM #8.93): Seventh Amendment to Lease
Agreement with Tigers Group, LLC from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030 in the
monthly amount of $1,968.00 for Ross Township Assessor's Office.
2.4 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS: (ITEM #8.94): Letter of Engagement with Ice Miller
to monitor the Indiana General Assembly, the State Government leader of Indiana on issues
affecting the County in the total amount of $72,000.00.

3.

PUBLIC OPENING OF VENDOR RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR BIDS AND
QUOTES
3.1 Drainage Improvements at the Lake County Fairgrounds
3.2 Stony Run Estates Phase 2 Storm Sewer
3.3 Lobbying services for the year 2027
3.4 Culvert Replacement 145th Ave 0.3 miles east of Montgomery Street
3.5 Culvert Replacement 85th Ave. 50 ft east of Cline Avenue
3.6 Culvert Replacement 137th Avenue 0.5 miles west of County Line Road

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4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
4.1 Regular Meeting August 19, 2026
4.2 Regular Meeting September 16, 2026

5.

APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIDS
5.1 HIGHWAY: Aggregate Limestone Delivered for 2027 (specification) Return Date to (lake
County Auditor's Office) no later than 9:30 AM on Tuesday November 17th, 2026. To be
Opened at the Lake County Commissioners meeting on November 18th, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
5.2 HIGHWAY: Aggregate Limestone Picked up for 2027 (specification) Return Date to (lake
County Auditor's Office) no later than 9:30 AM on Tuesday November 17th, 2026. To be
Opened at the Lake County Commissioners meeting on November 18th, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
5.3 HIGHWAY: Aggregate Limestone (ACBF) Blast Furnace Slag (picked up) for 2027
(specification) Return Date to (Lake County Auditor's Office) no later than 9:30 AM on
Tuesday November 17th, 2026. To be Opened at the Lake County Commissioners meeting
on November 18th, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
5.4 HIGHWAY: Cold Patch Mix for Patching (Delivered or Picked up) for 2027 (specification)
Return Date to (Lake County Auditor's Office) no later than 9:30 AM on Tuesday November
17th, 2026. To be Opened at the Lake County Commissioners meeting on November 18th,
2026, at 10:00 AM.
5.5 HIGHWAY: Concrete Curb and Gutter, Sidewalks and Driveway (Removal and
Replacement) for 2027 (specification) Return Date to (Lake County Auditor's Office) no later
than 9:30 AM on Tuesday November 17th, 2026. To be Opened at the Lake County
Commissioners meeting on November 18th, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
5.6 HIGHWAY: Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Crown Point and Lowell Facility for 2027
(specification) Return Date to (Lake County Auditor's Office) no later than 9:30 AM on
Tuesday November 17th, 2026. To be Opened at the Lake County Commissioners meeting
on November 18th, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
5.7 HIGHWAY: Plastic Culverts for 2027 (specification) Return Date to (Lake County
Auditor's Office) no later than 9:30 AM on Tuesday November 17th, 2026. To be Opened at
the Lake County Commissioners meeting on November 18th, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
5.8 HIGHWAY: Treated Timber Structures for 2027 (specification) Return Date to (Lake
County Auditor's Office) no later than 9:30 AM on Tuesday November 17th, 2026. To be
Opened at the Lake County Commissioners meeting on November 18th, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
5.9 LAKE COUNTY DATA PROCESSING: Specification for IBM Compatible Personal

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Computers for 2027 for Various County Offices & Departments to be advertised. Bids to be
returned by Tuesday, November 17, 2027 by 9:30 A.M. in the Lake County Auditor's Office.
5.10 SHERIFF: Request to solicit proposals for 2027 Gasoline Bids. Bids are due by 9:30 AM on
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in the Lake County Auditor's Office.
5.11 SHERIFF: Request to solicit proposals for 2027 Oil & Lubrication Bids. Bids are due by
9:30 AM on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in the Lake County Auditor's Office.
6.

MODIFICATION OF SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS,
QUOTES, OR OTHER PROPOSALS

7.

PUBLIC SELECTION OF AT LEAST THREE VENDORS FROM WHOM TO SEEK
QUOTES: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION FOR SEEKING PROPOSALS, SELECT
THE VENDORS, AND SET THE RETURN DATE
7.1 HIGHWAY: Request to Solicit Proposals for 2027 Traffic Signs to be returned to the Lake
County Auditor's Office no later than November 17, 2026, at 9:30 AM
7.2 HIGHWAY: Request to Solicit Proposals for 2027 Traffic Accessories to be returned to the
Lake County Auditor's Office no later than November 17, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
7.3 HIGHWAY: Request to Solicit Proposals for 2027 Traffic Signal Monitoring and
Maintenance to be returned to the Lake County Auditor's Office no later than November 17,
2026, at 9:30 AM.
7.4 HIGHWAY: Request for Proposals for 2027 Street Lighting Management and Maintenance
to be returned to the Lake County Auditor's Office no later than November 17, 2026, by 9:30
AM
7.5 HIGHWAY: Request to Solicit Proposals for 2027 New Tires, Tire Repair and Recapping to
be returned to the Lake County Auditor's Office no later than November 17, 2026 by
9:00AM

8.

ACTION TO FORM CONTRACTS
8.1 LCEC: Eventide licensing and support renewal through Nelson Systems in the amount of
$21,418.40.
8.2 LCEC: Eventide AIS Licensing for the 2027 radio system upgrade purchased through
Nelson Systems in the amount of $21,992.50.
8.3 HIGHWAY: Request to Extend Agreement for 2027 Seeding at the same Terms and
Conditions as 2026 Hubinger at $199/sy
8.4 HIGHWAY: Request to extend the agreement for the Annual 2027 Top-Soil agreement at

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the same terms and conditions as the 2026 agreement Hubinger at $17.00/cy
8.5 HIGHWAY: Utility Cook Builders 1010 Golfway St. Lowell IN Install Sewer Tap
8.6 HIGHWAY: Road Cut Cook Builders Install a sewer cap-1010 Golfway St. Lake Dalecarlia
8.7 HIGHWAY: Utility Agreement Comcast Cable Pri-Tano Company Springrose Heath
Subdivision 6325 89th Avenue Unit 4 Lot 143
8.8 HIGHWAY: Road Cut Comcast Cable -Pri-Tano Construction Springrose Heath
Subdivision Unit 4 Lot 143, 6304 89th Avenue
8.9 HIGHWAY: Request for Commissioners to select Consulting Engineering Firm for LC
Bridge 239 Old Cline Avenue over Grand Calumet River. Based upon the INDOT scoring
guidelines Lochmueller Group was the highest-ranking firm to provide Preliminary
Engineering for the removal of LC Bridge 239.
8.10 HIGHWAY: Utility Agreement Comcast Cable-American cable & Telephone 2774 W. 47th
Ave to 2775 W. 47th Avenue Insall of Underground Cable
8.11 HIGHWAY: Road-Cut Comcast Cable -American Cable & Telephone 2774 W. 47th Ave.
to 2775 W. 47th Ave. Install underground cable
8.12 HIGHWAY: Utility Agreement Comcast Cable-American Cable & Telephone 11473 W
109th to 10845 Forestdale St. Install underground cable.
8.13 HIGHWAY: Road Cut Comcast Cable-American Cable & Telephone. 11473 W 109th to
10845 Forestdale Street
8.14 HIGHWAY: Request for Extension 2027 Ice Control Aggregate Delivered Beemsterboer
with same terms and conditions as 2026
8.15 HIGHWAY: Request for extension for 2027 B Borrow Aggregate Delivered Beemsterboer
with same terms and conditions as 2026
8.16 HIGHWAY: Request for extension for 2027 B Borrow Aggregate Picked Up with same
terms and conditions as 2026.
8.17 HIGHWAY: Utility NIPSCO; Location: Various locations within Lake County, near White
Oak Avenue and West 157th Avenue, please refer to attached drawings. Request to replace
four (4) utility poles including the overhead equipment and transfer of conductors/wires to
the new poles. Minor maintenance and upgrades to take place on existing utility poles. Traffic
control to consist of single lane restrictions. WO# 4000105149
8.18 HIGHWAY: Emergency Repairs Lake County Bridge #271, Oakley Street over Cedar
Creek to Austgen Equipment in an amount not to exceed $17,458.00

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8.19 SURVEYOR: Award and Contract with IE Imaging Essentials for continual maintenance of
the Canon iPF825MFP M40. The contract is for $221.00 per month and annually $2,652.00,
from November 1st, 2026 through October 31st, 2027.

8.20 FAIRGROUNDS: Award and Contract with lowest bidder, Johnstone for the Fairgrounds
Midway Building Heating Project in the amount of $16,182.60. (Berkheimer $19,686.06 and
Brucker $16,635.00)
8.21 FAIRGROUNDS: Award and Contract with the only responsive quote, Midwestern Electric
for the Fairgrounds Midway Building Heating Project in the amount of $12,526.00.
8.22 FAIRGROUNDS: Award and Contract with Johnson Controls for installation of piping and
furnaces for the Fairgrounds Midway Building Heating Project in the amount of $83,400.00.
(Arctic Engineer $93,160.00; Mechanical Concept $91,516.00; Gatlin $85,000)
8.23 COMMISSIONERS: Exigent and Emergency Circumstances Limited Services Agreement
with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC for debris monitoring services in an amount not to
exceed $750,000.00.
8.24 COMMISSIONERS: Change Order #1 to Gariup Construction for additional railings on
both sides of the east entrance stairs at the Roof Deck Replacement Project – Phase 2 with an
increase of $19,958.00 for a new contract sum of $1,587,458.00.
8.25 COMMISSIONERS: Approve and contract with Otis Elevator Company for the installation
of a door operator and OptiGuard 2D door protection system in the amount of $37,600.35.
8.26 COMMISSIONERS: Approve and contract with Otis Elevator Company for the installation
of an Optiguard Shield 2D door protection system in the amount of $7,129.54.
8.27 COMMISSIONERS: Approve the Letter Agreement for Professional Services with DLZ
for the Lake County Fairgrounds Midway Buildings Roof Replacement in the amount of
$92,750.00.
8.28 COMMISSIONERS: Contract with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in the amount of
$70,000 for services to address payroll costing and general ledger reconciliation issues.
8.29 COURT ADMIN: Contract with Copier Consultants, Inc. for purchase of Ricoh IM7000
printer and maintenance from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2031 for a total cost of
$6,990.00, sixty (60) monthly payments of $146.50. Two other bids were received from
Gateway in the amount of $10,378.00 and Pulse in the amount of $10,765.00.
8.30 SHERIFF: 2027 Renewal of Fransiscan Employee Assistance Program (FEAP) Agreement.
This agreement allows Certain counseling and referral services which may be of assistance to
eligible employees and their familily members who are employed at the Lake County

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Sheriff's Department. The cost of this program is 27.00 per employee per year.
8.31 SHERIFF: 2027 Cellebrite Digital Forensics Subscription Renewal. This subscriptions
provides specialized digital forensic technology utilized by the Sheriff's department to
lawfully collect process, examine, and analyze digital evidence during criminal
investigations. For an annual cost of $36,520.00
8.32 SHERIFF: 2026 Electronic Strategies (ESI) Dell ProSupport Renewal for our VMware host
servers and data center networking equipment. The Sheriff's Department utilizes Dell
PowerEdge servers as VMware hosts to operate virtual servers and applications that support
the Depatment's information technology infrastructure. The Department also utilizes Dell
PowerSwitch networking equipment to provide connectivity between servers and other
systems within the data center. The Renewal is a total cost of $5,338.37
8.33 SHERIFF: Requesting approval to trade in outdated mobile radios that are no longer being
used by our depatment to Tri-Electronics. Tri-Electronics has agreed to provide a trade-in
credit towards the purchase of new mobile radios. This would allow us to replace the
outdated radios with current technology while makeing efficient use of existing countyowned equipment. A credit of (1000.00)
8.34 SHERIFF: 2027 CitizenObserver's tip411 Pro Subscription Renewal. Tip411 Pro is a webbased communication platform utilized by the Sheriff's Department to receive anonymous
tips from memebers of the public and communicate directly with tipsters while protecting
their anonymity. The system also provides tools for community alerts and purblic
information distribution, allowing the Depattment to communicate importanat public safety
information to subscribers through text messaging, mobile applications, and social media for
a total cost of $6,620.00.
8.35 SHERIFF: 2027 Renewal of Aware Inc's CMR-AFIX Engine and AFIX Tracker Gold
Maintenance. The AWARE AFIX system is utilized by the Sheriff's Department for
fingerprint identification and comparison in support of criminal investigations and
identification functions. The software provides tools for processing, searching, comparing,
and managing fingerprint records, assisting trained personnel in identifying individuals and
evalutation fingerprint evidence for a total cost of $7,898.00.
8.36 SHERIFF: 2027 Lexipols's PoliceOne and CorrectionsOne Academy Renewal. This
subscription provides the Sheriff's and Corrections Department with comprehensive online
training resources through PoliceOne and CorrectionsOne Academy. These platforms
provide training resources designed to support the ongoing professional development and
training needs of the Department's law enforcement and corrections personnel for a total cost
of $19,045.75
8.37 SHERIFF: Nexthill DBA as Star Uniforms has agreed to extend the Sheriff's Departments
existing 2026 bid pricing through the 2027 calandar year under the same terms and conditions

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of the current agreement, provided the items included in existing bid specifications remain
available.
8.38 SHERIFF: Approval to extend 2026 NWI Auto Supply pricing for 2027.
8.39 SHERIFF: Contract with Lubrifleet Powerwash, Inc. to wash and detail various vehicles for
the Lake County Sheriff's Department - SWAT Vehicles, Mobile Command Center, Marine
Units, ATVs, etc.
8.40 SHERIFF: T&M Tire Service Extension of 2026 pricing for 2027
8.41 SHERIFF: 2027 Crash Data Group's Bosch CDR Software License Renewal. The Bosch
Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) system is a specialized investigative tool utilized by the Sheriff's
Department's Traffic Unit during motor vehicle crash investigations and reconstructions. The
software is used with compatible equipment to retrieve and analyze crash-related information
stored within supported vehicle electronic systems at a total cost of $1,500.00.
8.42 SHERIFF: Nexthill DBA as Star Uniforms has agreed to extend the Correction
Departments existing 2026 bid pricing through the 2027 calandar year under the same terms
and conditions of the current agreement, provided the items included in existing bid
specifications remain available.
8.43 SHERIFF: 2026 SecureTech Systems Inc's Wave Plus Court Security System Service and
Warranty renewal. The WAVE Puls System provides emergency notification capabilities
within Lake County Government and court facilities. The system includes panic buttons that
allow authorized personnel, to quickly request assistance from County Security personnel
during an emergency or other situations requiring an immediate law enforcment resopnse.
The total cost is $10,684.00
8.44 SHERIFF: 2027 Lexipol's Annual Law Enforcement Supplemental Manual, Policy Manual,
and Dailey training Bullentins renewal. Lexipol provides the Sheriff's Depatment with
comprehensve law enforcement policy and training resources designed to assist the
Department in maintaining current policies and providing on going training to its personnel.
This subscription os a total cost of $22,341.73
8.45 FAIRGROUNDS: Requests to contract with Prism Painting Company for painting of the
Industrial Building for $8,750. (Quotes received-Prism Painting Company $8,750, Grimmer
Construction $16,280, Certa Pro Painters was non-responsive).
8.46 FAIRGROUNDS: Requests to contract with Prism Painting Company for painting of the
Annex Building for $7,420. (Quotes received-Prism Painting Company $7,420, Grimmer
Construction $14,220, Certa Pro Painters was non-responsive).
8.47 DATA: Maintenance Agreement with Technology Consultants for court video equipment

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8.48 DATA: Maintenance Agreement with Tri Electronics for Hirsch/Identi access control
system
8.49 DATA: Service agreement Tri Electronics on security cameras in the Data Center
8.50 DATA: Maintenance agreement Tri Electronics security equipment in computer room
8.51 HIGHWAY: Change Order# 1 INDOT Bridge 97, Replacement. Piling Under Run Increase
of $19,129.93
8.52 HIGHWAY: Change Order # 2 INDOT Bridge 97 Replacement, Class X Excavation
Increase of $12,888.75
8.53 HIGHWAY: Change Order # 3 Bridge 97 Replacement Coffer Dam Sheeting. Non INDOT
Non-Participating. Paid by Lake County Increase of $28,750.00.
8.54 HIGHWAY: Change order # 4 INDOT Bridge 97 Replacement. Subgrade Treatment an
Increase in the amount of $13,498.68.
8.55 HIGHWAY: Change order # 5 Bridge 97 Replacement. NIPSCO Gas Line Location Total
Cost of Vac Truck Labor and Equipment $6,700.00 Non-INDOT- Non-Participating.
8.56 HIGHWAY: Change Order # 2 Lake County Bridge # 51 Main St. Over Cedar Creak
Revised Guardrail Increase of $10,840.00
8.57 CORONER: 2027 contract with RPD Inc. DBA: RPS Imaging for maintenance, repairs and
labor on x-ray machine in Pathology. X-ray service billed $175.00 per hour, CR service
billed $250.00 per hour, parts billed as quoted.
8.58 CORONER: 2027 Contract with Steven J. Sersic of Smith & Sersic LLC for legal services
in the amount of $24,000.00 per annum with monthly payments in the amount of $2,000.00
8.59 CORONER: 2027 contract with Extra Packaging LLC for purchase of body removal
supplies.
8.60 CORONER: 2027 contract with Larry Vaughn DBA: Star Uniform for purchase of uniform,
boots, badges and related gear.
8.61 CORONER: 2027 contract with Sklarewitz for purchase of uniforms, boots, badges and
related gear.
8.62 HEALTH DEPT: Termination of contract with Alexandra Smar.
Termination of contract with Alexandra Smar retroactive to October 5, 2026.
Vendor has taken a position with Lake County Government Health Dept. on Oct 5, 2026 as
our Health Education Director.
We are requesting termination of her vendor contract for Youth Program Coordinator for the

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Opioid Prevention Grant as of this date.
8.63 HEALTH DEPT: Contract with Rita Gillis in the amount of $65,000.00 annually
8.64 PUBLIC DEFENDER: Amishi Sanghvi 2026 Amended Contract in an additional amount
of $25,000
8.65 HIGHWAY: Road Cut Agreement 1900 W. 41st Ave., Gary, IN
8.66 HIGHWAY: Road Cut Agreement 11516 Burr St., Crown Point, IN
8.67 HIGHWAY: Utility Agreement with Comcast 1900 W. 41st Ave., Gary, IN
8.68 HIGHWAY: Utility Agreement with Comcast West Valley Drive, Crown Point, IN
8.69 HIGHWAY: Road Cut Agreement with Comcast West Valley Drive, Crown Point, IN
8.70 HIGHWAY: Utility Agreement with Comcast 11516 Burr St., Crown Point, IN 46307
8.71 HIGHWAY: Extension of vegetation management with Dalton's Chemical Vegetation
Control for the year 2027, extending their unit prices from 2026.
8.72 HIGHWAY: Extension Agreement with Communications Company for monitoring and
maintenance of the fire alarm and sprinkler systems for 2027 with unit prices from 2026.
8.73 HIGHWAY: Request for Extension Painted Pavement Markings fo 2027 at the same prices
as 2026
8.74 HIGHWAY: NIPSCO Utility 1500 E. 33rd Ave. Hobart IN Replacing Riser ROW
8.75 HIGHWAY: NIPSCO Road Cut 1500 E 33rd Ave. Replacing riser ROW
8.76 HIGHWAY: NIPSCO Utility Parrish and US 231 Roundabout Project
8.77 HIGHWAY: NIPSCO Road Cut Parrish and US 231 Roundabout Project
8.78

HIGHWAY: NIPSCO Utility 12229 Burr St. Crown Point IN Replacing Utility Pole

8.79 COMMISSIONERS: Offer from Adams Remco, Inc. to extend their 2026 Photocopier
Maintenance Bid prices for Lanier, Ricoh, Savin and Toshiba Brand copiers for various County
Offices & Departments through 2027 at the current rates.

8.80 COMMISSIONERS: Offer from Gateway Business Systems, Inc. to extend their 2026
Photocopier Maintenance Bid prices for Duplo, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark, Muratec
and Panasonic Brand copiers for various County Offices & Departments through 2027 at the
current rates.

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8.81 COMMISSIONERS: Offer from Pulse Technology to extend their 2026 Photocopier
Maintenance Bid prices for Canon and Sharp Brand copiers for various County Offices &
Departments through 2027 at the current rates.
8.82 COMMISSIONERS: Offer from Black Horse Enterprises, LLC to extend their 2026 Class
1, 2, 4, 5 & 8 Printing Bid prices for for various County Offices & Departments through 2027
at the current rates.
8.83 COMMISSIONERS: Offer from Pulse Technology to extend their 2026 Class 3 Office
Supply Bid prices for for various County Offices & Departments through 2027 at the current
rates.
8.84 COMMISSIONERS: Offer from Pulse Technology to extend their 2026 Class 4 Paper
Products Bid prices for various County Offices & Departments through 2027 at the current
rates.
8.85 COMMISSIONERS: Recommend awarding Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc. contract for
Large Scale Project Compliance.
8.86 COMMISSIONERS: Recommend and approve contract with Johnson Controls for the Lake
County Jail Fire Alarm Testing in the amount of $61,377.00
8.87 COMMISSIONERS: Recommend and approve contract with Johnson Controls for the Lake
County Juvenile Center Fire Alarm Testing in the amount of $26,063.00
8.88 COMMISSIONERS: Recommend and approve contract with USA Water and Fire Service
in the amount of $12,343.21 for mold remediation and re-construction for offices of Judge
Moss.
8.89 COMMISSIONERS: Memorandum of Understanding for Debris Clean Up and Removal
Resulting from the August 11, 2026 Storm between the Lake County Board of
Commissioners and the Town of New Chicago
8.90 COMMISSIONERS: Memorandum of Understanding for Disaster Related Grant &
Funding Management from the August 11, 2026 storm between the Lake County Board of
Commissioners and the Town of New Chicago
8.91 COMMISSIONERS: Recommend and approve quote from Per Mar in the amount of
$2,932.32 for 11 smoke detectors to replace existing devices that are failing at Westwind
Building, 3rd floor.
8.92 ADDITION: HIGHWAY (ITEM #8.92): Highway Agreement for design engineering lake
replacement of Bridge 22 Mississippi St. over Vanatta Ditch United Consulting
8.93 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS (ITEM #8.93): Seventh Amendment to Lease

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Agreement with Tigers Group, LLC from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030 in the
monthly amount of $1,968.00 for Ross Township Assessor's Office.
8.94 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS: (ITEM #8.94): Letter of Engagement with Ice Miller
to monitor the Indiana General Assembly, the State Government leader of Indiana on issues
affecting the County in the total amount of $72,000.00.
9.

ACTION AND/OR REPORTS ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
9.1 DATA: Disposal of Property Request

10. ACTION ON COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
10.1 CALUMET TOWNSHIP: Poor Relief Decisions
10.2 Resolutions Establishing the Lake County Board of Commissioners' 2027 Regular Meeting
Dates and Executive Session Dates.
10.3 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS (ITEM #10.3): Certificate of Substantial Completion for
Calumet Step Construction Project 1, Package C
11. COUNCIL ITEMS
11.1 Ordinance 1525A Lake County Stormwater Management Ordinance
11.2 Ordinance 1525B Establishing the Lake County Sheriff’s 2027 Comprehensive Highway Injury
Reduction Program (CHIRP) Grant Fund, A Non-Reverting Fund

11.3 Ordinance 1525C Declaring a Fund Dormant and Repealing and Rescinding the Ordinance Establishing
the Fund

11.4 Ordinance 1525D Authorizing Tax Levies (OR-1)
11.5 Ordinance 1525E for Appropriations, Forms 4A and 4B (OR-2)
11.6 Salary Ordinance 1525F for 2027 (OR-3)
11.7 Longevity Ordinance 1525G for 2027 (OR-4)
11.8 Uniform Clothing Allowance Ordinance 1525H (OR-5)
11.9 Per Diem Expense Ordinance 1525I for 2027 (OR-6)
11.10Lake Ridge Fire Binding Recommendations Ordinance 1525J (OR-7)
11.11Lake County Solid Waste Binding Recommendations Ordinance 1525K(OR-8)
11.12Crown Point Library Binding Recommendations Ordinance 1525L (OR-9

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11.13Ordinance 1525M Repealing and Rescinding Ordinance No. 1430A Adopted on March 12, 2019, The
Ordinance Establishing the Procedure to Approve Transfers Within Major Budget Classifications or
Series During the Calendar Year

11.14Ordinance 1459B-11 Amending Ordinance No. 1459B, the Ordinance Declaring Funds Not Created by
Ordinance as Dormant and Inactive

11.15Ordinance 1459C-21 Amending Ordinance No. 1459C, the Ordinance Declaring Funds Dormant and
Repealing and Rescinding the Ordinance Establishing the Funds

12. STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS ITEMS
12.1 AUDITOR: Accounts Payable Voucher Register for County Payroll - Pay Date 9/4/2026
12.2 AUDITOR: LC 265 9/17/26 TO 10/21/26; Handcuts 9/17/26 TO 10/21/26; LC 130 10/21/26
12.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Accounts Payable Voucher Register
13. ACTION ON BONDS/INSURANCE
13.1 Certificates of Insurance, updated 10-21
13.2 COMMISSIONERS: Certificate of Insurance and Bonds from Gariup
13.3 COMMISSIONERS: Certificate of Insurances and bonds from The Pangere Corporation for
the Jail kitchen floor project
14. APPROVE VENDOR QUALIFICATION AFFIDAVITS AND/OR RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER APPLICATIONS
15. STAFF REPORTS
15.1 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: Monthly Report 8/16/2026 - 9/15/2026
15.2 Treasurer's Monthly Report
16. OTHER/MATTERS OF PUBLIC RECORD
16.1 SHERIFF: 2027 Service Agreement Renwal with ATN Technology. This agreement is for
the CCTV at the Lake County Jail and covers repair of cameras, power supplies, monitors,
NVR's and Encoders including all parts and labor. The cost is a quartly amount of $7,650.00
for a total yearly cost of $30,600.00
16.2 SHERIFF: Hobart Services Preventive Maintenance Program for the Jail's large mixer and
large conveyor. This maintenance agreement will include scheduled inspections, routine
servicing testing, adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, and identifcation of worn or defective
components. This is a monthly cost of $1,150.84 for an annual total of $13,810.04.

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16.3 SHERIFF: 2027 Lexipol's Annual Corrections Supplemental Manual, Policy Manual, and
Daily training Bulletins renewal. Lexipol provides the Corrections Department with
comprehensive Corrections policy and training resources designed to assist the Department in
maintaining current policies and providing on going training to its personnel. This
subscription is a total cost of $47,699.99
17. COMMENTS
Members of the Public
Elected Officials
Commissioners
18. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be on Wednesday,
November 18, 2026 at 10:00a.m. Deadline for placement on that agenda is Wednesday, November
4, 2026 at 2:00p.m.

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  • Agenda Watch · Oct 30, 2026

Permanent ID DKT-2026-004746 — this record is never deleted.

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  • Oct 30, 2026 Filed on the Docket
  • Oct 30, 2026 Full document archived — public record

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