3/24/2026 Executive Committee, F&HR Committee, Committee of the Whole, & County Board Meeting

The Racine County Board held a combined meeting on March 24, 2026, including the Executive Committee, Finance & Human Resources Committee, Committee of the Whole, and the full County Board. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on county-owned parcels, notably the Belle Harbor Marina site, where a previously planned sale to Campbell Capital Group fell through due to financing issues. The board considered resolutions to sell other county parcels to the City of Racine and the Village of Mount Pleasant, with motions to send these sales for first reading. A significant agenda item was the authorization of a five-year, $411,301 contract with Uni Solutions for budget procurement software, aimed at improving purchasing efficiency and transparency. The software cost will be covered by existing revenues from third-party administration contracts, not impacting the levy. Additionally, the board discussed a comprehensive county employee compensation study recommending alignment to the 50th percentile of market pay, with an estimated $1.2 million cost in 2027 after grants. The study aims to streamline pay grades and improve retention, with future salary increases subject to budget approval. The meeting also included budgetary discussions emphasizing the need for long-term financial planning, concerns about rising operational costs, and the importance of balancing employee compensation with fiscal responsibility. Several appointments and reappointments to county boards and committees were confirmed, and various resolutions related to property sales, transportation funding, and human services were referred to appropriate committees.