Highways, Waterways & Building Committee Meeting 8/13/26

The Kankakee County Board's Highways, Waterways & Building Committee met on August 13, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and budget matters related to county infrastructure projects. The committee approved multiple pay estimates for county and township road and construction work, including payments to vendors such as Morton Salt, Sherwin-Williams, Grasso Construction, and Hutchison Engineering, with amounts ranging from several hundred to over $300,000. A resolution was passed authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign a joint funding agreement for state participation in reconstructing County Highway 23, leveraging a $3 million state grant for design and construction costs. Additionally, updates were provided on restoration projects, watershed planning grants, and ongoing building maintenance and capital improvement projects, including roof replacements and HVAC repairs, with several bids currently out for opening. The committee also noted receipt of $1.4 million in state funds for courthouse construction work underway. No new bidding or letting was reported during the meeting.