Peoria County Health Committee

The Peoria County Health Committee meeting on September 22, 2026, included updates on various health initiatives and grant activities. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the appropriation of a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead Hazard Reduction Grant, with a motion passed unanimously to increase the budget by $775,000 to address rising construction costs. This four-year grant totals over $6 million and aims to complete lead hazard reduction in 240 homes, prioritizing households with children showing elevated blood lead levels. The grant involves cost-sharing with landlords and support from the City of Peoria. Other topics included updates on food insecurity grants totaling $100,000, the launch of a community kitchen, and wastewater monitoring programs for public health surveillance, though these did not involve direct procurement actions.