Highways, Waterways & Building Committee Meeting 7/15/26

The Kankakee County Board's Highways, Waterways & Building Committee met on July 15, 2026. The meeting included updates on ongoing infrastructure projects such as County Highway 9, where temporary widening and pavement work are progressing. The committee approved the county engineer's pay estimate and discussed building maintenance and capital improvements. A key procurement item was the approval of a contract for preventive maintenance services on generators valued at $8,884 for the remainder of the year. Additionally, bids for an RTU1 repair project were announced to open at the next meeting. The committee reviewed budget expenditures for building maintenance, noting they are currently under last year's spending. Other updates included replacement of aging walk-in coolers and freezers, roof repairs, and HVAC maintenance. No new bids or lettings were presented during this session.