Valley Hi Operating Committee - Public Meeting, 8-28-26

The Valley Hi Operating Committee of McHenry County held a public meeting on August 28, 2026, focusing primarily on the facility's 2027 budget and capital improvement plans. Key procurement-related discussions included the deferral of a $1.6 million parking lot replacement project and the need to allocate $175,000 in the 2027 budget for civil engineering design work to prepare bid documents for that project. The committee also discussed the potential engagement of an off-site third-party MDS coordinator at an hourly rate of $55 to improve reimbursement processes, reflecting a shift in staffing strategy due to market challenges. Additionally, the committee reviewed private pay rate increases, with a proposed $30 daily increase to better align with market rates, and deliberated on maintaining a $500,000 reimbursement to the county general fund for administrative services. Future procurement actions include further modeling of budget scenarios, potential software acquisition for asset tracking and fire map updates, and upcoming contract renewals slated for late 2026. No formal votes were recorded during this meeting, but several action items related to budgeting and capital projects were identified for follow-up.