County Property 8-28-2026

The LaSalle County Board held a Property Committee meeting on August 28, 2026, focusing primarily on infrastructure and facility maintenance projects. A significant portion of the discussion centered on relocating electrical transformers from the basement of the downtown courthouse to a safer, approved location, with Amaran representatives explaining the technical and logistical requirements. The board discussed budgeting for this project, including wiring and conduit costs, with an estimated budget allocation of $735,000 in Fund 28 to cover the transformer relocation and potentially the courthouse generator project. The timeline for the project could extend into 2028, depending on approvals and bidding processes. Additionally, the meeting covered parks budget increases for site improvements such as concrete work and gravel parking lots, with potential grant opportunities mentioned for controlled burns and restoration efforts. Other facility updates included elevator inspections, janitorial contracts, and window replacement trials in the assessor's office. The board approved forwarding the budgets to the finance committee and authorized payment of bills for parks.