Will County Executive Committee Meeting September 10, 2026

The Will County Board Executive Committee met on September 10, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related issues. Key procurement discussions included the allocation of over $300,000 in CDBG funding to the Northern Illinois Food Bank for purchasing food items, and the Will County Community Mental Health Board's proposed 2027 budget of $10 million, which includes $1.5 million dedicated to the Connectable County mental health program. The committee also discussed the unresolved funding and procurement of a ballot folding machine for the County Clerk's office, highlighting delays despite prior budget approvals. Additionally, the committee reviewed a $150,000 appropriation to the indemnity fund and routine debt service abatements as part of the 2027 budget process. Infrastructure procurement was discussed in the context of the Kaitton Farm Road and Bruce Road bridge project, a $600 million regional effort currently stalled due to lack of sponsorship and funding commitments. The meeting also covered election-related procurement challenges linked to new postal service rules affecting vote-by-mail ballots. Motions were passed to approve committee minutes, appointments, and budget-related resolutions, with ongoing concerns about fund allocations and project sponsorships noted.