On the agenda: Crown Point Board of Commissioners - May 20, 2026 — Flock Safety (May 20)

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM
2293 N. MAIN ST.
CROWN POINT, IN 46307

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
***MEETING CAN BE VIEWED BY GOING TO LAKECOUNTYIN.GOV***
1.

OPENING OF MEETING
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

2.

ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CORRECTIONS
2.1 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS: (Item #8.33): Development Agreement with the City
of Gary, Indiana for the Convention Center Project.
2.2 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS (ITEM # 8.34): Recommend approval of service
agreement with Ace Exterminating Co. in the annual amount of $1,680.00 paid in equal
monthly payments for the Gary Courthouse.
2.3 ADDITION: HIGHWAY: (Item #10.6): Select a consultant to provide Engineering
Services for Bridge Structure WC 924 165th Avenue 0.3 Miles West of White Oak Avenue
over West Creek Tributary.

3.

PUBLIC OPENING OF VENDOR RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR BIDS AND
QUOTES
3.1. Electrical Infrastructure Project
3.2. Reroofing of the Animal Control Building
3.3. Roof Deck Replacement Electrical Infrastructure Project-Phase I

4.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
4.1 Regular Meeting April 15, 2026
4.2 Special Meeting April 23, 2026

5.

APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIDS

6.

MODIFICATION OF SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS,
QUOTES, OR OTHER PROPOSALS
6.1 COMMISSIONERS: Addendum #1 for Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades Project-Phase 1

at the Lake County Government Center on April 29, 2026.
7.

PUBLIC SELECTION OF AT LEAST THREE VENDORS FROM WHOM TO SEEK
QUOTES: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION FOR SEEKING PROPOSALS, SELECT
THE VENDORS, AND SET THE RETURN DATE

8.

ACTION TO FORM CONTRACTS
8.1 LCEC: Adobe Acrobat Pro renewal through CDWG in the amount of $905.58.
8.2 HIGHWAY: Request to transfer Parcel 45-10-01-333-007.000-034 PT Lot 1 Heritage
Estates Unit 6 Wildflower Ln., Dyer, IN 46311; Quitclaim to Town of Dyer in the sum of
$0.00
8.3 HIGHWAY: Task Order No. 13: Agreement for Stony Run Phase 2; Storm Sewer
Replacement Phase 1 with DLZ in an estimated amount of $4,900.00; Task Order No. 13 is
to provide a schematic plan, contract documents and specifications, and opinion of probable
cost.
8.4 HIGHWAY: Utility NIPSCO; 18846 Grant Street Lowell, IN 46356; Gas Regulator Station
Pressure Monitoring Device Installation
8.5 HIGHWAY LPA Consulting Contract for the Design and Right of Way Services for the
Replacement of Bridge Structure 1018, 159th Avenue over Spring Run Ditch. Agreement is
between the Board of Commissioners and Gonzalez Companies, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $390,000.00.
8.6 HIGHWAY: Utility Comcast; Location: 8305 West 157th Avenue; Comcast# 121476
8.7 HIGHWAY: Road Cut Agreement; Comcast; Location: 8305 West 157th Avenue; Request
to install 248 feet of underground CATV cable by method of directional bore from 15622
Roberts Street to 8305 West 157th Avenue at a minimum depth of 36" along the directional
bore line; Comcast# 121476
8.8 HIGHWAY: Agreement with DLZ for Professional Engineering Services for Ridge Road
and Burr Street Roundabout Study and Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis in an amount not to
exceed $94,950.00
8.9 HIGHWAY: Four-Way Stop Sign Traffic Control Parrish Avenue Northbound to Stop for
117th Avenue-Parrish Avenue Southbound to Stop for 117th Avenue.
8.10 HIGHWAY: Final Contract Inspection and Recommendation of Acceptance Contract B31949 DES 9980080 45th Avenue Phase III.
8.11 HIGHWAY: Change Order No. 1, 45th Avenue Phase III Contract R-31949 DES 9980080

INDOT Construction and Time Adjustment.
8.12 HIGHWAY: Change Order No. 2 in the amount of -350,087.03 for 45th Avenue Phase III
INDOT Final Quantity Adjustment.
8.13 HIGHWAY: Agreement with DISA Global (FKA) Midwest Toxicology Services for 20262027 Drug and Alcohol testing services.
8.14 HIGHWAY: Road Cut Huseman and Son Excavating for Sewer Hookup 5110 West 154th
Avenue Lot 77 Dalecarlia Fairway Sub.
8.15 SURVEYOR: Agreement with Stanislaw and Harriet Rafalo, the property owners at 11624
Woodmar Place, Cedar Lake, IN 46303, Parcel number 45-15-08-453-011.000-013, will be
responsible for the reimbursement of $51,285.00 plus an additional $5,000.00 fine in
accordance with Ind. Code 32-23-2-5 to be paid to the Lake County Surveyor's Office at any
time within 20 years from the date of this agreement April 13th, 2026. The total amount is
secured by a lien on the said property.
8.16 SURVEYOR: Award and Contract with the Lake County Surveyor and the DVG Team,
INC. for general consulting services for the Surveyor's Office. The contract was originally
awarded to Turningpoint Surveying who since April 1, 2026 was acquired by DVG Team,
Inc. The contract will be paid hourly not to exceed $35,328.00.
8.17 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for RAVE
mobile safety with the City of Gary, IN.
8.18 SHERIFF: 2026 Renewal of Flock Safety's License Plate Reader Subscription (LPR). The
Flock LPR system enables officers to identify stolen vehicles, locate wanted persons, track
suspect vehicles , and develop investigative leads in real time. The total amount for this
subscription is $30,000.00
8.19 SHERIFF: Purchasing 100 additional radios for the Correctional Officers from Tri
Electronics for a total cost of $175,450.00. This additional purchase will ensure the that all
Correctional Officers receive new operational radios. Noted in the quote form Tri Electronics
is a trade-in credit for up to 30 of our old radios. This trade-in credit is not something that
Motorola is willing to provide to us.
8.20 SHERIFF: Approval of Architectural Services Proposal from FGM Architects Inc for the
renovation and repair of the Lake County Sheriff's Department indoor firing range. FGM
Architects will provide a full architectural and engineering services, including design
construction documents. bidding support, and construction administration for the project.
The scope of work includes removal of outdated HVAC systems, installation of a new
ventilation system, modifications to the firing range layout, and associated mechanical,
electrical, and structural coordination necessary to bring the facility up to current standards.
The proposed fee for these professional service is $151,500.

8.21 SHERIFF: Approval to pay Comcast Quarterly Invoice in the amount of $13,329.80 out of
Dues and Subscriptions. Payment is for Department's Comcast Business 10G Internet
Network line, which provides secure and dedicated fiber infrastructure necessary for
countywide law enforcement data operations.
8.22 SHERIFF: Approval to pay 2026 Pen-Link Invoice in the amount of $13,831.48 out of Dues
and Subscriptions. This renewal provides continued maintenance, support, and training
access for PLX Investigative Software Platform utilized in criminal investigations.
8.23 SHERIFF: Approval to pay 2026 Lexipol Invoice in the amount of $21,077.10 out of Dues
and Subscriptions. This subscription provides the Sheriff's Police Division with Lexipol's
Law Enforcement Policy Manual system and Daily Training Bulletins. The platform also
delivers regularly updated policies and regulations regarding law enforcement operations.
8.24 SHERIFF: Recommend approval of 36 month contract with Unifirst in the amount of
$1,813.24 per year for uniform, shop towel and floor mat services.
8.25 HEALTH DEPT: contract with Lamar for the advertisement of Public Health and Education
and Awareness campaign in the amount of $2950.00
8.26 HEALTH: Trans Audio Service Agreement with Trans Audio, Inc. for the Lake County
Health & Safety Fair in the amount of $895.00.
8.27 HEALTH DEPT: Contract with Alexandra Smar, for Youth Program Coordinator services,
in the amount of $65,000 annually.
8.28 COMMISSIONERS: Contract wit Berglund Construction for the Gary Courthouse
Masonry Maintenance Project in the amount of $
8.29 COMMISSIONERS: Change Order #1 in the amount of $3,299.78 to Gariup Construction
for the East Stair Replacement Project.
8.30 COMMISSIONERS: Change Order #1 for a credit of $3,270.00 for the Facade
Improvements Project at the Lake County Government Center.
8.31 COMMISSIONERS: Recommend approval of Artic Engineering Company quote in the
amount of $21,300.00 for cafeteria freezer repair.
8.32 COMMISSIONERS: Recommend approval of Johnson Controls quote in the amount of
$5,821.33 for sprinkler repairs and gauge replacement at the Lake County Juvenile Detention
Center.
8.33 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS: (Item #8.33): Development Agreement with the City
of Gary, Indiana for the Convention Center Project.
8.34 ADDITION: COMMISSIONERS (ITEM # 8.34): Recommend approval of service

agreement with Ace Exterminating Co. in the annual amount of $1,680.00 paid in equal
monthly payments for the Gary Courthouse.
9.

ACTION AND/OR REPORTS ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
9.1 DATA: Property Disposal

10. ACTION ON COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
10.1 COMMISSIONERS/HR: Lake County, Indiana Title VI Plan for 2026.
10.2 Lake County Indiana Board of Commissioners Uniform Township Assistance Appeal
Procedures.
10.3 CALUMET TOWNSHIP: Poor Relief Appeal Decisions
10.4 NORTH TOWNSHIP: Appeal Decisions on May 7, 2026
10.5 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Resolution of Lake County Government Adopting the
Lake County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, February, 2026.
10.6 ADDITION: HIGHWAY: (Item #10.6): Select a consultant to provide Engineering
Services for Bridge Structure WC 924 165th Avenue 0.3 Miles West of White Oak Avenue
over West Creek Tributary.
11. COUNCIL ITEMS
11.1 Ordinance 1459B-9 Amending Ordinance No. 1459B, the Ordinance Declaring Funds Not
Created by Ordinance as Dormant and Inactive.
11.2 Ordinance 1459C-17 Amending Ordinance No. 1459C, the Ordinance Declaring Funds
Dormant and Repealing and Rescinding the Ordinance Establishing the Funds.
12. STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS ITEMS
12.1 AUDITOR: Accounts Payable Voucher Register for County Payroll - Pay Date 3-23-26
12.2 AUDITOR: LC 265 4/17/26 to 5/20/26 Hand Cuts 4/17/26 to 5/20/26 LC 130 5/20/26
12.3 AUDITOR: Accounts Payable Voucher Register for County Payroll - Pay Date 4/6/26
12.4 AUDITOR: Accounts Payable Voucher Register for County Payroll - Pay Date 4/20/26
12.5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Accounts Payable Voucher Register
13. ACTION ON BONDS/INSURANCE

13.1 HIGHWAY: Certificate of Insurance Updates 05-2026
13.2 COMMISSIONERS: Certificate of Insurance from Mechanical Concepts, Inc. for Highway
Garage Ventilation Upgrades Project and Berglund Construction for the Masonry
Maintenance at the Gary Courthouse.
13.3 PUBLIC OFFICIAL BOND: Lake County Economic Development Commissioner Daniel P. Spitale for 2026.
14. APPROVE RESPONSIBLE BIDDER APPLICATIONS
15. STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Treasurer's Monthly Report
16. OTHER/MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD
16.1 COMMISSIONERS: Notice of Special Meeting held on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
16.2 SHERIFF: 2027 4th Extension agreement with In Touch Pharmacy Services for inmates
medical care. In Touch is extending the existing Pharmacy Service Agreement dated
September 19, 20218.
16.3 SHERIFF: 2026 Renewal of Lexipol's Corrections Policy Manual and Training
Subscription. This subscription provides the Corrections Division with Lexipol's Corrections
Policy manual system and Daily Training Bulletins, along with Supplemental policy content.
The platform delivers regularly updated policies that reflect current laws, regulations. and the
best practices for Correctional operations. This agreement runs from January 1, 2026 to
December 31, 2026 for a total cost of $44,999.99
16.4 HIGHWAY: Lake County Highway Department 2025 Annual Report
17. COMMENTS
Members of the Public
Elected Officials
Commissioners
18. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be on Wednesday, June
17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Deadline for placement on that agenda is Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at
2:00 p.m.