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Commissioners approve Lucas County coroner contract for 2026 at discounted rate
Summary
The Hancock County Board approved continuing its contract with the Lucas County Coroner for autopsy services; the listed contract price is $113,171.15, reduced to $107,512.59 for 2026 under a timeliness discount.
The Hancock County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 143-26 on March 10 to continue its contract with the Lucas County Coroner for autopsy services. Cindy Land presented the item and said the contract price is $113,171.15 and, with an agreed 5% discount tied to report timeliness, Hancock County will pay $107,512.59 for 2026. The vote was 3-0 in favor.
The board recorded that the discount applies if a specified number of autopsy reports take longer than 90 days; Cindy Land explained the calculation that determines the annual adjustment. Commissioners did not request additional changes and moved the resolution to formal approval. This item will remain part of the county's public-safety contracts list for 2026.
