Land Use 6-3-26

The LaSalle County Board's Land Use Committee met on June 3, 2026, to discuss various land use and environmental topics, including electronic recycling events, sludge application reports, and Clean Air Act permit renewals. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the building inspection contract with Safe Built, addressing issues with remote inspections, contract renegotiations, and potential cost savings through an hourly rate proposal. The committee also discussed water resource studies related to the county's aquifer, considering participation in a regional Tri-County study and the need for updated data to inform future land use decisions, especially concerning data centers. A key procurement-related action was the approval of a 12-month moratorium ordinance on data centers to allow time for zoning ordinance amendments and coordinated regional planning. The committee also planned to negotiate with Land Comp regarding enforcement matters and contract terms. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were finalized, but several action items were identified for future procurement and policy decisions.