3/18/2026 Finance & Human Resources Committee Meeting

The Racine County Finance & Human Resources Committee met on March 18, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a $1 million funding request from the Waterford Waterway Management District (WWMD) to support a $6 million sediment removal and water restoration project. The committee reviewed the project's environmental and recreational benefits, funding sources including Monsanto settlement funds, and the financial impact on local property owners. Additionally, the committee considered offers from the Village of Mount Pleasant and the City of Racine Community Development Authority to purchase county-owned properties, with discussions on the sale process and future development plans. The committee also authorized a multi-year contract with Tyler Technologies for juror payment processing, highlighting cost savings and efficiency improvements. Lastly, a tentative agreement for the 2025-2028 command staff labor contract was approved to proceed to the county board. The committee approved settling a legal claim and received updates on capital projects and financial reporting awards. Several motions related to procurement and budget allocations were passed, and items were scheduled for further consideration by the full county board.