# County Board 9/17/26

The McLean County Board held its regular meeting on September 17, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. The Finance Committee presented and the board approved multiple emergency appropriation ordinances, including amendments to the fiscal year 2026 budget for various departments such as the County Clerk's office, Court Services, and the CASA program. A notable discussion involved a corrective budget amendment related to an unbudgeted full-time employee position in the County Clerk's office, highlighting communication issues between the Clerk's office and Human Resources. The Property Committee approved emergency appropriations for facilities management projects, including conference room upgrades, IT data center improvements, and utility services. The Land Use and Transportation Committee approved an agreement for the TreeCorps program involving multiple local entities. The County Administrator presented the recommended fiscal year 2027 budget totaling approximately $150.4 million, featuring a 2.2% decrease in the property tax rate, strategic investments in staffing, infrastructure, and public safety, and a five-year capital improvement plan with 117 projects. The budget emphasized financial stewardship, employee compensation adjustments, and energy efficiency in capital projects. The board also continued the local disaster declaration to support ongoing community recovery efforts. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget approvals, capital project funding, and policy clarifications affecting county operations and procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [County Board 9/17/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coqJW4KUpDI) - McLean County Illinois