Finance 10-13-2026

The LaSalle County Board Finance Committee met on October 13, 2026, to review the county budget, ARPA balances, and contract costs. The jail medical-services bid was still under negotiation with the likely bidder and had not been awarded; the current estimate discussed was approximately $1.366 million, plus about $30,000 for dental services and a $12,000 annual fee. The committee expected the contract to come before the full board in early November. Members also reviewed approximately $40,770 in remaining ARPA funds, including a City of LaSalle facade project under contract with a December 31 spending deadline, and discussed other potential uses if funds remain unspent. No new contract award or procurement approval was made. A request for roughly $100,000 in county support for port-related business development was also discussed, without a decision.

The finance director presented budget adjustments and discussed a projected shortfall, with members considering reductions and revenue changes while requesting a complete budget for further review. The committee discussed creating Fund 77 for tax-related surplus equity but left it at zero pending the treasurer’s estimate. Motions to pay bills, approve the prior minutes, and place the auditor’s report on file passed. A motion proposing $500 stipends for eligible county employees failed for lack of a second. Members also discussed the possible lease of a recently sold building for county office space, but took no action.