Winnebago County IL Board 04/23/2026

The Winnebago County IL Board held a meeting on April 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $616,000 budget amendment from the public safety sales tax fund for renovations and co-location at the Children's Advocacy Center of Winnebago County, with a commitment to identify future annual funding sources. The board also authorized an agreement with IMEG Consultants Corp for phase three engineering services for the rehabilitation of the Roscoe Road Bridge. Additionally, a resolution was passed to grant authority for a revolving loan fund of $75,000 to Barbara Law LLC, though this item was laid over for further consideration. Other budget amendments related to grant renewals for the State's Attorney's office were read in. The board approved wage increases for non-bargaining unit employees, capped at a 3.5% CPI increase. Public safety sales tax funding was allocated to support the Children's Advocacy Center, reflecting a policy commitment to ongoing community investment. No contract awards or vendor selections beyond those mentioned were detailed. The meeting also included public participation on community issues and various committee reports, but no other procurement activities were noted.