5/20/2026 Finance & Human Resources Committee Meeting

The Racine County Finance & Human Resources Committee met on May 20, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. A key agenda item involved the proposed sale and transfer of two county-owned properties at 1236 and 1229 6th Street to the City of Racine's Community Development Authority (CDA) for $55,000. Committee members debated whether to sell both parcels together or separate them, with some advocating for a sealed bid process on one parcel to ensure fair community opportunity. The county treasurer confirmed the sale process complied with state statutes, though some supervisors expressed concerns about transparency and community involvement. The committee voted to send the matter back for revision to separate the parcels and reconsider the sale approach. Additionally, the committee reviewed a resolution authorizing a $750,000 transfer from the Monsanto settlement fund to support the Waterford Waterway Management District's drawdown dredging project. Discussion included concerns about the funding amount, with a motion to reduce it to $600,000 to preserve funds for other environmental projects like the Horlick Dam restoration. The committee acknowledged the importance of the project and the need to balance available resources. No final vote on the dredging funding was recorded in the transcript, but the item was slated for first reading at the upcoming county board meeting.