# Lancaster County commissioners approve $226K in contracts, services  
**Published:** 2026-04-28T12:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4346?channel=1)  
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved approximately $226,601 in financial actions and administrative matters during [a meeting April 28](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4346?channel=1), including professional services contracts and a sole source purchase order for asphalt work.

All three commissioners present — Rick Fast, Shorty, and Sean Flour — voted in favor of all 11 agenda items without opposition or abstention during the session held in Room 112 of the County-City Building.

The board approved a $32,400 contract with Sinclair Hill Architects for a space needs assessment of county facilities and a $35,000 agreement with EA Engineering for wetland delineation services. Environmental assessments like wetland delineation are typically required before land development or infrastructure projects proceed.

Additionally, commissioners approved a sole source purchase order valued at $159,171 to G Asphalt, bypassing standard competitive bidding after determining the vendor was the only qualified option available for the work.

The commissioners also took action on personnel matters, approving an exceptional circumstance award for employee Caroline Stephens that includes a 2-step pay increase under Personnel Rule 17.9. The board additionally approved a revised classification description for the Lancaster County facilities and property director position.

Routine administrative actions included approval of meeting minutes from April 21 and claims processed through April 24, along with consent agenda items addressing contract amendments and scheduling a public hearing related to a manager application.

No public comments were recorded during the meeting, and commissioners entered a brief executive session before adjourning.

## Sources

- [Lincoln Cablecast Meetings](https://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/internetchannel/show/4346?channel=1)

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