Highways, Waterways & Building Committee Meeting 6/11/26

The Kankakee County Board's Highways, Waterways & Building Committee met on June 11, 2026, focusing on several procurement and infrastructure topics. The committee approved multiple resolutions to authorize the county board chairman to sign engineering agreements with firms Gonzalez and Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick Incorporated for bridge replacement projects on County Highways 54 and 44, funded by motor fuel tax (MFT) funds. Additionally, the waterways subcommittee discussed river restoration efforts, including a funding proposal recommending a user fee to support river maintenance, which would require state legislative approval. The committee expressed support to forward this proposal to the executive and full board for consideration. On the buildings side, the committee reviewed facility maintenance reports, including HVAC system repairs and replacements with estimated costs of approximately $75,000 and $45,000 for two units, partially funded by $100,000 in available ARPA funds. The committee also noted upcoming bids for roof repairs at the ICAN health department and plans to issue a bid for a hovercraft for limestone operations. Motions to approve resolutions and adjourn the meeting were passed by roll call and voice votes.