Lapeer County approves vehicle purchases, software contracts and facilities maintenance agreements

The Lapeer County Board approved a series of procurement and facilities actions at its March 26 meeting, including vehicle purchases, technology contracts and maintenance agreements.

Pursuant to the Properties Committee recommendation the Board authorized the Sheriff’s Office to proceed with purchase and upfit of a 2026 Ford Transit van, equipment and installation from specified vendors with a total project cost not to exceed $100,000, including contingency (Motion 88-2026). The board also authorized purchase of a front-wheel Pacifica Select for Senior Programs at a cost of $41,982 to be paid from the Senior Millage line (Motion 89-2026).

The Board approved a Karpel Software External Agency Portal contract for the Prosecuting Attorney (one-time fee $10,000, annual maintenance $2,000) and authorized payment of a $7,665 invoice to Solid Circle for Drain ledger support and hosting (Motions 77-2026 and 78-2026). It also approved a budget amendment increasing Prosecutor Fund 205 by $11,630.32 for FY2026 (Motion 87-2026).

In facilities matters the Board authorized three-year elevator maintenance agreements for the County Complex, the Old Courthouse, the Health Department and Central Dispatch at specified annual costs and authorized signature by the chair or vice chair (Motion 90-2026). The board also authorized payment of a Sharrerd Drain special assessment prepayment of $85,500 (Motion 85-2026).

Commissioners described these items as routine operational approvals to maintain fleet, facility operations and software services. Vendors and line items were named in the motions; motions carried as recorded in the meeting minutes.