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Evansville Board of Public Works Meeting - July 2, 2026

City Council — Thursday, July 2, 2026
BodyEvansville, Indiana
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, July 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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Today on July 2nd.

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Can I get us started with the old business and an approval for the June 25th BPW minutes?

0:10

Motion to approve.

0:11

Second.

0:12

All in favor?

0:13

Aye.

0:13

Aye.

0:16

Next side.

0:17

Next up, the City of Evansville City Engineers requests approval to open bids for the Bossey Avenue Road Embank Repairs Project Number 26-014.

0:29

Can I get a motion for approval to open the bids?

0:32

Motion to approve.

0:33

Second.

0:34

All in favor?

0:34

Aye.

0:35

Aye.

0:35

We'll open those bids and we will revisit that.

0:39

And other business.

0:42

Thank you.

0:44

Moving on to new business.

0:46

The City of Evansville DMD requests approval of an amendment to a contract with Aurora Incorporated to extend an end date of the agreement to September 30th, 26.

0:57

The original end date was for June 30th, 2026.

1:01

This is ESG 2025.

1:04

Aurora is to operate rapid rehousing.

1:07

IDIS number 5132, 2025-08 ESG.

1:13

Lisa Foster with DMD.

1:16

Good afternoon, members of the board.

1:18

So we will be adjusting the timeline on this contract permanently to start running October 1st through September 30th versus the normal July 1st through September or June 30th, to better fit with their program and how it runs.

1:37

So this is extending this contract and then ESG funds next year.

1:41

Then we'll start October 1st.

1:43

So it just kind of fits their timeline a little bit better.

1:47

Is this an extension that you're requesting?

1:50

They are requesting, we are requesting, so it mutually beneficial.

1:54

Okay.

1:55

Yeah.

1:56

So rapid rehousing takes a little while for their claims to process on their end.

2:01

Okay.

2:02

Because they're waiting on landlords to submit everything.

2:04

And so we think by doing this adjustment, it will help them be able to process better on their side.

2:11

Thank you.

2:12

Great.

2:13

Thank you.

2:13

Any other questions from the board?

2:15

No.

2:15

Do we hear a motion for approval?

2:17

Motion to approve.

2:18

Second.

2:18

All in favor?

2:19

Aye.

2:20

Thank you.

2:20

Thank you, Lisa.

2:21

Okay.

2:21

Next up, the City of Evansville Computer Services requests approval to advertise an RFP for IT services and support.

2:29

Vernon Lutz, tell us more.

2:31

Good afternoon, Vernon Lutz.

2:32

I'm the chief information officer for the city and the county.

2:35

And this is just going to enable us to.

2:37

We've been working with a with Crow Consulting on building an RFP for all the IT services within the government.

2:44

And this just enables us to accept bids on that or proposals.

2:49

And this is for IT services.

2:56

So entire enterprise.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Summary of Proceedings

Evansville Board of Public Works Meeting - July 2, 2026

The Board of Public Works met on July 2, 2026, to approve routine items, consider contract amendments, authorize bidding and RFP processes, and hear public comments. All votes were unanimous.

Discussion Items

  • Approval of June 25 Minutes: Approved unanimously.
  • Bossey Avenue Road Embank Repairs Project (26-014): Approved to open bids. Four bids were received and taken under advisement: Blankenberger Brothers Inc. ($68,014.25), Coberstein Contracting Inc. ($79,581), Dyke Brothers Lumber and Construction Co. Inc. ($53,124), and Jerry Chastain Jr., DBA Chastain Excavating ($58,699).
  • Amendment to Contract with Aurora Incorporated (ESG 2025): Approved to extend the end date from June 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026, for rapid rehousing services. Lisa Foster (DMD) explained the adjustment aligns the contract timeline with the program’s operational cycle.
  • RFP for IT Services and Support: Approved to advertise an RFP for managed IT services covering city and county enterprise. Vernon Lutz (CIO) stated the RFP was developed with Crow Consulting.
  • Gearhart Major Subdivision Sidewalk Waiver: Approved to waive sidewalk requirements along the east side of Old Boonville Highway. Brian Mundy explained the area is rural, with no pedestrian facilities, and the property is being subdivided into three or four parcels.
  • Right-of-Way Permit Applications (30-32 through 3044): Approved as submitted, with recommendations for compliant maintenance of traffic per Indiana MUTCD and utility cut repair details.
  • Bills and Payrolls: Approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • First Speaker: Sought confirmation on an application for a block wall along his driveway. He was informed his permit (listed on the agenda’s right-of-way permit list) was approved at this meeting.
  • Marcus Horton (2120 West Illinois Street): Addressed a claim regarding COVID-related entitlements and a court case. He alleged the government guaranteed certain entitlements and that the city was targeting him. The board chair and Marco indicated the matter likely involves the court system and offered to discuss after the meeting.

Key Outcomes

  • All agenda items approved unanimously by voice vote (no recorded dissents).
  • Bids for Bossey Avenue Repairs taken under advisement for later decision.
  • Public speakers directed to follow up with staff outside the meeting.

Meeting Transcript

Today on July 2nd. Can I get us started with the old business and an approval for the June 25th BPW minutes? Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Next side. Next up, the City of Evansville City Engineers requests approval to open bids for the Bossey Avenue Road Embank Repairs Project Number 26-014. Can I get a motion for approval to open the bids? Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. We'll open those bids and we will revisit that. And other business. Thank you. Moving on to new business. The City of Evansville DMD requests approval of an amendment to a contract with Aurora Incorporated to extend an end date of the agreement to September 30th, 26. The original end date was for June 30th, 2026. This is ESG 2025. Aurora is to operate rapid rehousing. IDIS number 5132, 2025-08 ESG. Lisa Foster with DMD. Good afternoon, members of the board. So we will be adjusting the timeline on this contract permanently to start running October 1st through September 30th versus the normal July 1st through September or June 30th, to better fit with their program and how it runs. So this is extending this contract and then ESG funds next year. Then we'll start October 1st. So it just kind of fits their timeline a little bit better. Is this an extension that you're requesting? They are requesting, we are requesting, so it mutually beneficial. Okay. Yeah. So rapid rehousing takes a little while for their claims to process on their end. Okay. Because they're waiting on landlords to submit everything. And so we think by doing this adjustment, it will help them be able to process better on their side. Thank you. Great. Thank you. Any other questions from the board? No. Do we hear a motion for approval? Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? Aye. Thank you. Thank you, Lisa.

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