Kokomo Board of Public Works approves multiple purchases, advertises trail lighting and continues property hearing to May 27

The Kokomo Board of Public Works and Safety met April 22 in Kokomo City and approved a series of procurement actions, authorized advertisement for a trail‑lighting project and continued a property compliance hearing to May 27.

The board voted to take bids for the 2026 Community Crossings resurfacing project under advisement after hearing two bids: EMB Paving for $1,081,820 and DC Construction Services for $110,464.64. The board questioned arithmetic in the packet and deferred final action pending verification of the totals.

During the meeting the board also took a single bid for Cooper Street from E&B Paving of $815,692 and voted to take that bid under advisement.

At the hearing for 3816 Redbud Lane, Chelsea reported that city staffer Mark visited the property multiple times and that "the backyard is completely done. Front yard, we're halfway there," and recommended more time for cleanup. Mr. Daily said the remaining work would take "several weeks" and asked for additional time. The board voted to continue the hearing to May 27.

The board authorized advertisement for the Center Road Trail Lighting Project (E2607-1A), approving specifications to install 37 lights along Center Road Trail between Center Line Drive and Dixon Road.

Plats and signal maintenance work also moved forward. The board approved the Lakeside Place Minor Subdivision plat, noting no public improvements or bonds were required. For signal work, the board accepted the low quote from Signal Construction Inc. ($45,000) to replace 30 tether cables at multiple intersections; higher quotes were received from Midwest Electrical LLC ($98,500) and Mishiana Construction Inc. ($137,910).

Fleet and equipment purchases approved included a Freightliner M2 dump truck for $198,700 and a Rapid View lateral‑launch camera inspection vehicle for $169,477, both procured through Sourcewell cooperative contracts.

The board approved purchases of 576 96‑gallon curbside trash totes with lids for $37,203.84 and 200 blue recycling lids for $4,900 from Best Equipment Company (Sourcewell contract 120324-tote).

The code department's several DORA applications were approved, and the board approved claims totaling $3,967,674.66 before adjourning.

Votes at a glance: approve minutes (voice vote; carried), take Community Crossings bids under advisement (carried), take Cooper Street bid under advisement (carried), continue 3816 Redbud Lane hearing to May 27 (carried), authorize advertisement for Center Road Trail lighting (carried), approve Lakeside Place Minor Subdivision (carried), accept Signal Construction Inc. quote for tether cables (carried), approve Freightliner dump truck purchase (carried), approve Rapid View inspection vehicle purchase (carried), approve purchase of trash and recycling totes (carried), approve DORA applications (carried), approve claims $3,967,674.66 (carried).

The board generally used voice votes; specific individual roll‑call tallies were not provided in the transcript.

Next procedural step noted on the record: the continued hearing for 3816 Redbud Lane is scheduled for May 27.