County Property 8-14-2026

The LaSalle County Board held a County Property meeting on August 14, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and capital improvement projects. The board reviewed bids for a downtown generator project, receiving four bids ranging from approximately $1.67 million to $2.28 million, with a third chiller addition increasing the project cost by $1.3 million. The board discussed budget shortfalls and plans to address them in the next fiscal year, with a recommendation expected at the next meeting. Additionally, the board considered the timing of going out for bid on the generator project, weighing the uncertainty of FEMA grant award timing. A motion was passed to authorize contracting an architect for fence design related to the project, separate from the FEMA grant. Other discussions included maintenance updates, storm damage assessments, and grant application efforts for future projects. The board also approved disposal of outdated technical rescue equipment and discussed park maintenance and grant opportunities for stewardship and accessibility improvements.