Finance / Administration Committee Meeting, July 16, 2026

The Kenosha County Finance and Administration Committee held a joint meeting with the Public Works Committee on July 16, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contract-related matters. Key agenda items included approval of contracts for Float the River tubing operations at Fox River Park, Petrified Springs Beer Garden operations, and Pringle Nature Center operations. The Float the River contract was approved with discussions on clarifying renewal authority, audit rights, insurance coverage, and liability related to alcohol use. The Petrified Springs Beer Garden contract, a ten-year agreement following an RFP process, was approved after debate on contract length and vendor improvements. The Pringle Nature Center contract, a nonprofit operation, was also approved. Additionally, the committees approved the purchase of a residential property adjacent to an existing county-owned property for $425,000 to control future land use, despite concerns about due diligence and valuation. The committees also approved the disposal of a county-owned GMC backhaul truck via auction. The meeting included a detailed presentation on the issuance of $22.75 million in general obligation promissory notes and bonds to fund various capital projects, with discussion on debt service and financial policies. Other topics included approval of additional economic support specialist positions funded by the state, a resolution regarding division head employment policies, and a general fund financial report showing positive budget trends. The meeting concluded with a presentation of a fraud policy exposure draft for future consideration. Multiple votes were taken on contract approvals, property purchase, and budget resolutions, with some motions passing narrowly and others after amendments or clarifications.