Lee County Public Safety and Court Services Committee Meeting - 8/11/2026

The Lee County Public Safety and Court Services Committee met on August 11, 2026, to discuss various public safety and court-related updates. A key procurement-related topic was the implementation of a new $5 increase in civil filing and appearance fees mandated by a recent public act effective July 1st. The committee noted the need to amend ordinance 05-19-005 from 2019 to reflect these fee changes, with updates to the case management system planned for compliance. Additionally, the committee received reports on emergency management, including recent tornado activity and a semi-truck accident, as well as updates on abandoned property management involving asbestos abatement and plans to solicit bids for demolition and redevelopment. Budget considerations for these projects were also mentioned, with efforts to recapture administrative costs and coordinate with municipal partners. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly discussed, but the committee indicated ongoing procurement activities related to property abatement and redevelopment planning for 2027.