Finance Committee Meeting 9/17/26

The Kankakee County Board Finance Committee met on September 17, 2026, to conduct several procurement and budget-related activities. The committee opened and reviewed public bids for roof replacement projects at multiple county buildings, including the Animal Control Building, County Administration Building, Veterans Assistance Commission Building, and the County Highway Building. Bids from contractors such as Langlo Roofing and Adler Roofing were presented with base bid amounts ranging from approximately $125,700 to $644,780. The committee approved the bids following a roll call vote. Additionally, the committee discussed and approved the renewal of the county's medical, dental, and employee assistance plans for 2027, with a notable negotiated reduction in the Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance renewal rate from 6.9% to 3.4%. The committee also approved the continuation of ancillary plans such as HSA, FSA, life insurance, and vision insurance. Financial reports including claims totaling over $12 million for August 2026 and budget updates were reviewed, with emphasis on monitoring expenditures as the fiscal year end approaches. The committee approved an updated memorandum of understanding related to workforce funding as requested by state monitors. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards for capital improvement projects, insurance plan renewals, and fiscal oversight.