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The Evansville Common Council approved an amended Responsible Bidding Criteria resolution after several amendments and debate on apprenticeship requirements and a $500,000 contract threshold; the final vote was 5–1–2 (Lathrop opposed; Barnes and Geoffrion recused).

New law mandates responsible contractor certifications for state loan applicants exceeding $50000.

Council discusses existing zoning regulations and plans for opioid settlement fund utilization.

Trustees adopted a resolution prioritizing how the district will cover its local share of a proposed federal PSMI project to rebuild Travis Elementary: first use state reimbursements from prior projects, then developer fees, proceeds from unused sites, and general fund reserves only as last resort; the board committed $1.3M (Fund 40) and $700K in developer fees as seed funds and set a June 30, 2028 deadline for the developer‑fee balance.

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Facilities staff recommended that the board accept base bids plus alternates for the Gerber Cleveland Elementary additions and renovations after competitive bidding produced apparent low responsive bidders and a total construction cost about $1.4 million under the prior estimate.

Rebuilding American Values presented model language for responsible contractor ordinances (RCOs), noting local examples and arguing RCOs can protect taxpayers and ensure contractor qualifications; the board discussed legal differences with project labor agreements and said it will consult counsel.