Peoria County Health Committee

The Peoria County Health Committee meeting on June 8, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key topics included the approval of the 2026 landfill budget, which anticipates operating at a deficit due to landfill closure but will be covered by the city, with operational costs estimated at $8,500. The committee also discussed two resolutions related to HUD Continuum of Care (COC) planning grants. The health department will assume leadership for coordinating HUD NOFO applications for transitional and permanent housing services, with an $83,000 planning grant and an additional FTE position requested to manage this process. The FTE position is grant-funded and will be terminated if the grant ends. Additionally, the board approved earmarking up to $100,000 from county reserves to address food insecurity, focusing on direct food assistance through a community work group. These initiatives are designed to improve coordination of housing services and address urgent community needs without direct county expenditure, as HUD funds are allocated directly to service providers. The meeting concluded with unanimous votes on the resolutions and budget items.