Justice Committee 9/9/26

The McLean County Illinois Justice Committee convened on September 9, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a fee increase ordinance proposed by the circuit clerk and authorization of a $182,636 grant agreement for the Children's Advocacy Center covering salaries and fringe benefits. Additionally, an emergency appropriation ordinance was approved to amend the fiscal year 2026 budget for the CASA program, reallocating funds for local child attraction tickets and supplies. The committee also discussed the recent implementation of a new jail management system (ATIMS JMS) replacing a legacy system, marking a significant technology upgrade. Budget discussions included the receipt of $5,000 funding for juvenile programming and considerations to adjust meeting times for more thorough budget review. No contract awards or vendor selections were explicitly detailed beyond grant and budget approvals.