County staff report progress on courthouse, jail and treasurer's office projects; environmental test pending
January 17, 2026 | LaSalle County, Illinois
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County maintenance staff updated the County Property Committee on building projects and maintenance work on Jan. 16.
Wesley reported the jail's replacement ejector pump had not arrived and said staff were seeking quotes to rebuild an additional ejector pump as a backup. He displayed photos of replaced doors at the nursing home and the criminal justice center and showed a recently replaced fire hydrant that had failed when hit by snow-removal equipment; a new shutoff valve was installed so the water could be serviced without shutting off the whole building.
Kurt said electrical improvements to two downtown courtrooms to add video and Zoom capability are ongoing and that Lehi Park Construction will start cosmetic work on Feb. 2. The treasurer's office remodel began around Jan. 6 but contractors paused work after crews found material in a back room that looked suspect; the county has engaged its environmental engineering contractor and is awaiting test results to determine whether remediation or additional work is necessary.
Kurt also said the county will put a streets project out to bid on Feb. 12 and that jail chiller work will be bid soon as part of ongoing HVAC projects including a four-pipe conversion. Staff reported the air-purification system installed about a year ago is stabilizing: initial frequent filter changes have declined and the building automation system now alerts maintenance so replacements occur roughly every six months.
Wesley said maintenance will assist the sheriff's department with replacing metal detectors at the downtown courthouse and is coordinating additional key fobs for judge rooms with Adam Dus. On procurement, Kurt said replacement windows for the assessor's office have no confirmed delivery date and that blinds were purchased proactively so staff have sun control while awaiting windows.
Ending: Staff will await environmental-test results for the treasurer's office, confirm delivery dates for windows, and proceed with scheduled bids; no funding votes or contract awards were finalized at the meeting.
Wesley reported the jail's replacement ejector pump had not arrived and said staff were seeking quotes to rebuild an additional ejector pump as a backup. He displayed photos of replaced doors at the nursing home and the criminal justice center and showed a recently replaced fire hydrant that had failed when hit by snow-removal equipment; a new shutoff valve was installed so the water could be serviced without shutting off the whole building.
Kurt said electrical improvements to two downtown courtrooms to add video and Zoom capability are ongoing and that Lehi Park Construction will start cosmetic work on Feb. 2. The treasurer's office remodel began around Jan. 6 but contractors paused work after crews found material in a back room that looked suspect; the county has engaged its environmental engineering contractor and is awaiting test results to determine whether remediation or additional work is necessary.
Kurt also said the county will put a streets project out to bid on Feb. 12 and that jail chiller work will be bid soon as part of ongoing HVAC projects including a four-pipe conversion. Staff reported the air-purification system installed about a year ago is stabilizing: initial frequent filter changes have declined and the building automation system now alerts maintenance so replacements occur roughly every six months.
Wesley said maintenance will assist the sheriff's department with replacing metal detectors at the downtown courthouse and is coordinating additional key fobs for judge rooms with Adam Dus. On procurement, Kurt said replacement windows for the assessor's office have no confirmed delivery date and that blinds were purchased proactively so staff have sun control while awaiting windows.
Ending: Staff will await environmental-test results for the treasurer's office, confirm delivery dates for windows, and proceed with scheduled bids; no funding votes or contract awards were finalized at the meeting.
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