County Property 10-23-2026

LaSalle County Board County Property Committee meeting, October 23, 2026: Facilities staff reported that the courthouse assessor-area remodel was nearing completion of Phase 1, with Phase 2 scheduled to begin the following week. The jail chiller project was progressing on schedule, and a courthouse domestic hot-water heater replacement by Marcel Sheet Metal was reported at approximately $5,000. Staff also described completed flooring and grounds work. Bids for the assessor cubicle project were due November 12, with opening scheduled for November 13; no award was made. Generator and transformer work remained dependent on completed drawings and clarification of grant status, and staff were asked to bring plans to the next meeting. The committee also discussed seeking available grant funding for park restoration/seed and a possible grant match, but no funding decision was made.

Members discussed whether to lease and renovate space in the nearby former Kia building, which reportedly has three units available and roughly 10,000 square feet; lease and renovation costs and potential occupants were not yet known. The discussion was exploratory, with no lease or spending approval. The minutes were approved by motion; no procurement-related vote or contract award was identified. Follow-up included checking grant availability, obtaining project drawings, and arranging a site visit to the available building.