County Property 7-24-2026

The LaSalle County Board held a property committee meeting on July 24, 2026, focusing extensively on park improvements, grant opportunities, and infrastructure projects. Key procurement discussions included plans to apply for a state OLED grant to fund a new ADA-compliant bathroom facility at Shabina Park, with a 50/50 funding match and a submission deadline of August 31. The committee discussed the need for detailed cost estimates, design work, and coordination with grant specialists. Additionally, the board reviewed the status of courthouse and jail building maintenance projects, including bids due for a four-pipe conversion project and the installation of voice-over IP phones to reduce costs. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the downtown generator project, where the board debated the timing of going out for bid to avoid losing a potential $400,000 grant, balancing lead times for generator delivery and grant eligibility. The board agreed to proceed with bid preparations while awaiting final design plans and grant award decisions, emphasizing the importance of budgeting for the project regardless of grant outcomes. Other procurement-related updates included contracts signed for assessor's office renovations and ongoing maintenance of HVAC systems. Motions to pay bills for parks and courthouse facilities were approved during the meeting.