Lee County Services Committee Meeting - 8/11/2026

The Lee County Services Committee meeting held on August 11, 2026, covered a range of departmental updates with a focus on transportation, infrastructure, and technology projects. Key procurement-related discussions included plans to replace up to 31 aging transit vehicles to support expanded rural transportation services, with an emphasis on managing costs amid fluctuating fuel and material prices. The county is pursuing a $660,000 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant to fund safety enhancements on Lost Nation Flag Road, including paved shoulders and rumble strips, contingent on grant approval. Technology upgrades were also discussed, including expanding Wi-Fi capabilities at new court facilities and addressing increased data storage needs for law enforcement video evidence, highlighting anticipated cost increases due to market factors. Additionally, the committee reviewed a zoning petition to amend building permit exemptions and discussed a forthcoming moratorium and ordinance review related to the technology overlay district, which may impact future data center developments. Motions were passed to forward zoning amendments to the County Board for approval, and ongoing staffing and system upgrades were noted across several departments.