Butler County commissioners approved a package of agency and department resolutions covering infrastructure, facilities, public safety training and grant awards during the meeting.

The county engineer presented a bond and contract award for a multi‑bridge overlay project covering three bridge sites, with a contract amount not to exceed $2,277,768.41 and an effective date beginning Aug. 13. The engineer reported multiple bids were received and that one low bid was within the allowable variance from the engineer’s estimate.

Facilities and purchasing presented two capital projects for county buildings. The board approved executing a contract to install interior window sealant at the Butler County Government Services Center with M and S Glass Incorporated, a capital improvement not to exceed $39,950. Facilities staff also noted a separate requisition for exterior window caulking and sealant at the Government Services Center was contingent on approving the related contract in the agenda.

Juvenile Court requested a Guard 1 room‑check system upgrade as a capital project. Staff described an initial installation cost of approximately $28,000 and ongoing annual maintenance licensing costs of $9,340 if renewed; the initial installation contract term was presented as Aug. 13 through Dec. 31, 2025, with options for renewal. Commissioners clarified that the board would not be required to renew maintenance after installation, though staff recommended continued maintenance to keep the system operational.

The sheriff’s office reported training expenses for deputies and accepted a federal grant under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for 2024. The grant award amount was reported verbally in the meeting as $54,111.21 with a required local cash match of $18,039.07; staff said the prosecutor and sheriff administer several VOCA/VAWA‑related grants.

Finance reported one cash‑advance repayment of $51,051.13 from EMA to the general fund (final repayment for a 2023 advance) and multiple transfers and appropriations including a $45,000 transfer to establish the probate court vehicle replacement CIP and budget adjustments for solid‑waste planning and elections grant expenditures. The engineer reported requisitions and change orders, including a request to increase an engineer purchase order by $120,000 for auto and truck parts and an $85,000 increase for the household hazardous waste program.

Action: commissioners voted to approve the agency and department resolutions presented. Several commissioners asked clarifying questions about maintenance renewal options and grant administration during the discussion.