Finance and TIF 8-11-26

The LaSalle County Board held a Finance and TIF meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on budget hearings for various county departments. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the annual membership fee for NCICG, budget allocations for office equipment such as a new printer/scanner under $1,000, and professional services expenses including travel and continuing education for staff. The board reviewed departmental budgets covering general fund expenses, software licenses, and maintenance costs. A significant capital improvement project discussed was a proposed $479,000 water study to be potentially funded over two years, with considerations for cost-sharing among municipalities. The board also discussed contracting for building inspection services, currently outsourced with a 90-day cancellation clause, and the possibility of bringing this function in-house or partnering with nearby cities. Other procurement topics included postage and office supply expenses, grant revenues supporting certain costs, and maintenance for aging equipment like the mobile command post. No formal votes on new contracts were recorded, but motions to approve fees and budgets were passed, and action items included further committee review of staffing and the water study funding approach.