Lee County Public Safety and Court Services Committee Meeting - 10/13/2026

The Lee County Public Safety and Court Services Committee met on October 13, 2026. The committee heard department reports, with no contract awards, bids, or purchasing approvals identified. The State’s Attorney reported that an $18,000 appellate prosecutor expense is included in the annual budget; the item was informational at this meeting and is expected to proceed through Finance and Executive Committee review before county board consideration. The committee also reviewed a draft amendment to county ordinance 05-9-00005 reflecting state legislation that adds a $5 civil filing and appearance fee; no vote on the amendment was reported.

The county administrator reported progress on nuisance-property work, including cleanup and planned demolition of a building in coordination with the EPA and other agencies, with a possible sale of the parcel early next year to recoup funds. Lee Center School is being considered for redevelopment into at least 12 housing units over the next three years. Emergency Management also reported on the response to flooding at O’Connell’s RV park and upcoming discussions with the owners and relevant agencies about compliance and future plans; no related procurement decisions were reported.