Winnebago County IL Board 06/25/2026

The Winnebago County Board held a meeting on June 25, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of a $65,000 loan resolution by the Economic Development Committee and the Operations and Administrative Committee's approval of purchasing poll books for elections. The Public Works Committee approved multiple resolutions, including a $12,000 to $15,000 agreement with Adesta for underground locating services, purchase of two plow dump truck chassis not to exceed $269,636, and a $43,100 engineering agreement with Willett, Hofmann & Associates for water system extension. Additionally, the board authorized acceptance of substantial federal and local funding for infrastructure projects, including a $3.46 million county share and $4.34 million federal share for the Latham Rollston corridor under the Surface Transportation Block Grant program, as well as related agreements for shared use paths and carbon reduction projects. The Public Safety and Judiciary Committee approved participation in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System and an amendment to a lease agreement with Harlem Township. Several motions were passed unanimously, reflecting active management of capital improvement projects and procurement activities in the county.