Highways, Waterways & Building Committee Meeting 4/16/26

The Kankakee County Board's Highways, Waterways & Building Committee convened on April 16, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure matters. Key procurement activities included the opening and review of bids for county highway resurfacing projects and township road overlays, with Gallagher Asphalt and Kankakee Valley Construction among the bidders. The committee voted to accept the lowest responsible bidders following engineer review. Additionally, the committee reviewed building maintenance and repair updates, including storm damage assessments and insurance claims related to roofs, vehicles, and other county properties. The committee also discussed the use of ARPA funds for HVAC replacements and ongoing courthouse remodeling plans, with construction slated to begin in September. A boating safety educational event was announced, supported by the Coast Guard and IDNR, aimed at improving public safety and compliance. Finally, the committee approved an honorary road sign resolution and reviewed expenditures related to courthouse architectural services totaling nearly $299,000 to date.