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Board of Commissioners

The Lancaster County Board will vote on routine consent items including contract renewals and right-of-way purchases. New business includes approving a $88,278 transportation grant from NDOT, a $75,000 Welcoming Coordinator grant, and several contracts for services up to $68,000 for traffic calming. Public comment and a budget hearing will follow.

• $88,278 NDOT transit funding increase (FY2027 5311 Program)
• $75,000 grant to Cultural Centers of Lincoln for Welcoming Coordinator
• $68,000 contract with Urban SDK for traffic calming software
• $31,200 DBT therapy classes for inmates via Jenda Family Services
• $250,000 contract renewal for CAT motor grader maintenance

Board of Equalization

The Board will review changes to tax assessment rolls and assessed valuations for various property owners, including greenbelt properties. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding motor vehicle tax exemption applications for several non-profit and religious organizations.

• Motor vehicle tax exemption applications for organizations including Food Bank of Lincoln and Capital Humane Society
• Assessed valuation change for Hergenrader Family Trust
• Greenbelt valuation changes for multiple owners including Hanover III LLC and KDS Investments LLC
• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners - Budget Meetings

This is a budget meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners. The only substantive item is a presentation from the County Engineer on the Transparency Portal. The meeting also includes public comment on agenda items and adjournment. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Presentation on the Transparency Portal by County Engineer Pam Dingman and Budget Officer Dennis Meyer

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will review proposals for a security upgrade at the County City Building and campus, and approve a payment application for the parking garage expansion. They will also approve numerous contract amendments and new contracts for services including printing, security, maintenance, and gas supply. A general voucher approval for May 2026 is on the agenda.

• Security upgrade for County City Building and campus (multiple proposals)
• Parking garage expansion payment application approval
• General voucher approval for May 2026
• Amendments to contracts for security/surveillance, gas, and other services
• New contracts for variable frequency drive maintenance, overhead door repair, and promotional items

Board of Commissioners - Staff Meetings

The Board will hold budget hearings for several departments and decide on a $1.2 million federal grant for radios and body-worn cameras. They will also consider a $7,275 research proposal on child care access and quality. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of attended meetings.

• Action on $1,200,000 Byrne grant for radios and body cameras
• Research proposal from First Five Nebraska for $7,275 on child care
• Quarterly planning update and budget hearings for Aging Partners, Purchasing, Libraries, Information Services

Board of Commissioners

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2,046,964.05 paving contract for Pine Lake Road, accept over $319,000 in justice grants, and decide on contracts for fleet software and environmental services. They will also set a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to allow observatories as recreational facilities and appoint members to the Visitors Promotion Committee.

• Pine Lake paving contract (South 112th to South 148th St.) for $2,046,964.05
• Acceptance of $99,655 Justice Assistance Grant and $220,069 RSAT grant from Nebraska Crime Commission
• Agreement with UNL Law-Psychology Program for juvenile justice data analysis ($140,000)
• Contract with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for Safe Streets For All environmental services ($399,949.71)
• Public hearing set for July 21 on zoning text amendment to define observatories as recreational facilities

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant awards for narcotics investigation and reentry services. They also authorized multiple contract amendments, software subscriptions, and funding recommendations for community organizations.

• Approved June 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved various vendor claims including El Centro de las Americas and the Indian Center (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved contract amendments for motor oil, waste services, and engineering (5-0)
• Approved special designated license for Fucor Inc event (4-0)
• Appointed Kevin Miller and Sheila Poppe to Visitors Promotion Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Tim Savona to Visitors Promotion Committee (5-0)
• Approved AIMS software subscription for Community Corrections (5-0)
• Approved $140,000 grant for University of Nebraska law psychology program (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Staff Meetings

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially take action on the Crisis Center budget, the FY27 county budget update, and a text amendment for the Branched Oak Observatory. The meeting also includes an executive session on pending litigation and legal advice, as well as reviews of retirement plans and voluntary benefits.

• Crisis Center budget hearing
• Budget update for FY27 county future upgrades
• Briefing on Text Amendment TX26007 (Branched Oak Observatory)
• HUB HRA annual review
• Discussion of welcome letter for 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo

The Board approved a welcome letter for the 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The session primarily consisted of budget reviews for the Crisis Center and general county funds, as well as briefings on zoning amendments and employee benefits.

• Approved meeting minutes for June 18, 2026 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved welcome letter to the 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo (4-0)
• Entered and exited executive session for pending litigation and legal advice (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a $1.85 million road resurfacing contract and several multi-million dollar budget supplement resolutions. Other items include contract amendments for the Square One Family Resource Center and various law enforcement expenditures.

• Road resurfacing contract for West Denton Road and Southwest 12th Street: $1,850,965.09
• Supplementing Bridge and Special Road Fund: $3,260,071
• Supplementing Group Self-Insurance Fund: $1,500,000
• Square One Family Resource Center construction change orders: $458,449.67
• Cellebrite Inc software contract for Sheriff’s Department: up to $123,800

The Board approved a $1.85 million contract for road resurfacing and supplemented appropriations for the Bridge and Special Road and Group Self-Insurance funds. They also approved several county contracts, a labor agreement for corrections officers, and liquor licenses for the Meadowlark Music Festival.

• Approved $1.85M road resurfacing contract for West Denton Road and SW 12th Street (4-0)
• Approved $3.26M appropriation supplement for Bridge and Special Road Fund (4-0)
• Approved $1.5M appropriation supplement for Group Self-Insurance Fund (4-0)
• Approved $70,500 transfer from General Fund Miscellaneous Budget to agencies (4-0)
• Approved 3-year labor agreement with FOP Lodge 32 Corrections (4-0)
• Approved $123,800 forensic software contract for Sheriff's Department (4-0)
• Approved special designated liquor licenses for Meadowlark Music Festival (4-0)
• Approved $458,449.67 construction change order for Square One Family Resource Center (4-0)

Joint Budget Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss funding recommendations for the 2026-2027 JJPF cycle. Members will also conduct a review of JBC grants for the 2026-2028 period.

• 2026-2027 JJPF recommendations
• 2026-2028 JBC grant review

Board of Commissioners - Staff Meetings

The Board will review capital improvement projects for the county watershed study and receive a budget update on salaries and benefits. Additionally, officials will discuss corrections staff pay and potential Sheriff's Office vehicle purchases.

• Lancaster County Watershed Study Capital Improvement Projects
• 2026-2027 Salaries and Benefits overview
• Corrections Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Jail Administrators salaries
• Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Purchase
• BJA FY25 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative certification

The Board approved the purchase of a replacement patrol vehicle following a deputy's collision. Officials also reviewed a $30 million long-term infrastructure plan for rural watersheds and discussed upcoming budget projections for salaries and benefits.

• Approved purchase of replacement patrol vehicle for approx. $70,000 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 9, 11, and 11, 2026 (4-0)
• Tabled salary increase proposal for Corrections supervisory staff for future budget deliberations
• Tabled formal approval of Visitors Promotion Committee nominations to a future meeting

YFCRC (SquareOne) Governing Board

The board will review and vote on the SquareOne Data Management Plan. Members will also discuss planning for an upcoming open house and receive updates on regional systems and county-level initiatives.

• Approval of SquareOne Data Management Plan
• Open house planning
• Reinvestment grant updates
• Youth Advisory Council updates
• LPD crisis call updates

Board of Equalization

The Lancaster County Board of Equalization will hold public hearings on motor vehicle tax exemption applications from five religious and nonprofit organizations. The board will also consider changes to property tax assessments for several properties, including those owned by Haven Manor Hickman LLC and Robbers Roost LLC.

• Public hearing on motor vehicle tax exemption for My Bridge Radio, Christ United Methodist, Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Baptist Church, Eastmond Towers/Christian Retirement Homes
• Notice of assessed valuation changes for Haven Manor Hickman LLC, Robbers Roost LLC, Remington Homes LLC, Randall S and Bernadette Cheney, Scott and Leanna Prange, Eugene T Benes Revocable Trust, Paschold Family Trust
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 meeting
• Additions and deductions to tax assessment rolls

The Board approved valuation adjustments for seven properties to correct errors from the 2026 tax roll. Three properties received decreases, four received increases. The board also approved motor vehicle tax exemptions for five religious/nonprofit organizations and routine additions/deductions to the assessment rolls.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Approved additions and deductions to tax assessment rolls (4-0)
• Approved notice of assessed valuation change for seven properties (4-0)
• Approved motor vehicle tax exemption applications for My Bridge Radio, Christ United Methodist, Second Baptist, Fellowship Baptist, and Eastmond Towers (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The board will hold public hearings on adopting new building codes (2021 International Residential, Building, etc.) and updated fee schedules for Lancaster County. They will also consider real estate transactions with the City of Lincoln, including property purchases and a parking agreement, and approve contracts for bridge repair, construction services, and electronic monitoring.

• Public hearing to adopt 2021 International Building Codes and update mechanical/electrical fee schedules
• Real estate purchase/sale agreements with City of Lincoln for lots near 9th and H Streets
• Contract for repair of County Bridge D-203 not to exceed $329,895.20
• Contract with Vasa Construction for general construction services up to $300,000
• Amendment to electronic monitoring contract with BI Incorporated increasing cost by $27,360

The Board approved a package of property agreements with the City of Lincoln for the Multimodal Transportation Center and Convention Center project, including selling Lots 1-12, Block 146 and acquiring multiple lots in Block 65 via options to purchase. The Sheriff voiced concerns about loss of county parking and public safety, but the Board approved all items 4-0. The Board also adopted updated building codes and fee schedules, and approved routine claims and consent items.

• Approved resolution to execute real estate purchase agreement with City of Lincoln (7A) (4-0)
• Approved sale of Lots 1-12, Block 146 to City of Lincoln (7B) (4-0)
• Approved petition to vacate H Street from 9th to 10th Street (7C) (4-0)
• Approved option to purchase Lots 7-10 and 11-12, Block 65 (7D and 7E) (4-0)
• Approved parking agreement for drug testing participants with City (7F) (4-0)
• Adopted 2021 building codes (International Residential, Building, etc.) (5A) (4-0)
• Adopted updated mechanical and electrical fee schedules (5B) (4-0)
• Approved consent items including contract amendments and change order for bridge project (3) (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Village Meetings

This joint meeting of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners and village officials includes updates on the Lincoln City Libraries bookmobile, election boundaries, the SquareOne human services program, Waverly economic development and water, and the county budget. A roundtable discussion and public comment period will follow.

• Lincoln City Libraries Bookmobile schedule presentation
• Discussion of election boundaries
• SquareOne human services program update
• Waverly economic development committee and water update
• County budget update from Budget Officer Dennis Meyer

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners held a joint informational meeting with city and village representatives. Presentations covered library bookmobile services, election boundaries, a youth crisis center, Waverly economic development and water infrastructure, and county budget outlook. No votes or binding decisions were taken on any agenda item.

• Adjourned at 10:05 a.m. (3-0)

Board of Commissioners - Staff Meetings

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners holds a staff meeting to discuss proposed budgets for the Mental Health Crisis Center, Visit Lincoln, the Election Commissioner, and the Health Department. They will also consider an action item to approve an Applicant Risk Assessment Form and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities for a $99,655 Byrne JAG grant. An executive session is scheduled for potential litigation and legal advice.

• Budget hearing for Mental Health Crisis Center
• Budget hearing for Visit Lincoln (Visitors Promotion and Improvement)
• Budget hearing for Election Commissioner
• Budget hearing for Health Department
• Action item: $99,655 Byrne JAG grant approval

The board approved the Applicant Risk Assessment Form and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities required for the FY2027 Byrne JAG grant of $99,655 for the narcotics task force. They also approved minutes from previous meetings. Budget hearings were held for the Visitors Promotion and Improvement Fund, Election Commissioner, and Health Department, but no votes were taken. An executive session was held for potential litigation and legal advice.

• Approved staff meeting minutes (May 28) and budget meeting minutes (June 2) (3-0)
• Approved grant documents for FY2027 Byrne JAG Continuation Grant ($99,655) (3-0)

Mental Health Crisis Center Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners - Budget Meetings

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners held a budget hearing on June 9, 2026, reviewing proposed budgets for Property Management, Public Defender, Corrections, and Human Services. No votes were taken on budget items; the only motion was to adjourn. Discussions included staffing, capital projects, and revenue projections.

Board of Commissioners

The board approved several major infrastructure contracts, including a $2.05 million paving project on Pine Lake Road and a $1.21 million bridge replacement. They also hired a new Facilities and Properties Director and approved agreements for tax referee services and mental health evaluations. A resolution to vacate a portion of a public road right-of-way was passed. Items related to real estate transactions with the City of Lincoln were held for a future meeting.

• Approved $1.21M bridge replacement contract with JJK Construction (5-0)
• Approved $2.05M paving contract with Pavers Inc for Pine Lake Road (5-0)
• Approved $422k pavement rejuvenation contract with Proseal Inc (5-0)
• Approved $241k bridge design services agreement with Schemmer Associates (5-0)
• Hired Sydnee Scheinost as Facilities and Properties Director at $143,312 salary (5-0)
• Approved agreements for referee services for tax valuation protests (5-0)
• Approved $43k chemical dependency evaluation agreement with Bridge Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Approved resolution to vacate portion of public road right-of-way (5-0)