# Lee County Public Safety and Court Services Committee Meeting - 10/13/2026

The Lee County Public Safety and Court Services Committee met on October 13, 2026. No contract awards, bids, or purchasing votes were reported. The State’s Attorney presented an $18,000 appellate prosecutor item for special-prosecution work; it is included in the annual budget and was informational at this meeting, with further review expected through the Finance and Executive committees and the full County Board. Animal Control reported that its budget for additional cat TNR work is exhausted until spring. A draft ordinance reflecting a state-mandated $5 civil filing fee was also discussed; no committee vote was recorded.

The Emergency Management Agency reviewed the response to flooding at O’Connell’s RV park and said agencies would meet with park management about floodplain, safety, and permitting issues. County staff reported progress on nuisance properties, including cleanup and planned demolition of one site by year-end, followed by a potential sale early next year; Lee Center School is being considered for redevelopment into at least 12 housing units. The committee also heard updates on Tyler system training and law-enforcement training. No specific demolition contract, project cost, or procurement action was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Lee County Public Safety and Court Services Committee Meeting - 10/13/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzunZZ-bzIs) - Lee County Illinois