County Property 6-12-2026

The LaSalle County Board held a County Property meeting on June 12, 2026, focusing primarily on property maintenance, capital improvement projects, and procurement activities. Key procurement discussions included the opening of bids for the LaSalle County Assessor's Office upgrades, with six contractors submitting bids ranging from approximately $189,000 to $222,333 against an estimated project cost of $165,000. The project includes abatement work for asbestos-containing floor tiles and electrical upgrades to support new furniture and equipment. The board also discussed ongoing and upcoming capital projects such as pavilion electrical installations, HVAC system repairs at the jail, and replacement of the jail chiller with a budgeted amount of $950,000 from the current fiscal year. Budget preparations for the next fiscal year were underway, with estimates gathered for various maintenance and improvement needs. No formal votes on contract awards were recorded during this meeting, but the bid review process was underway with verification planned. The meeting also addressed operational challenges like elevator phone replacements and air filtration system maintenance.