On the agenda: Rockford 07/16/26 Revised Operations & Administrative Committee Agenda Packet — Data Center (Jul 16)

REVISED
OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE AGENDA
Called by: Paul Arena, Chairman
Members: John Butitta, Valerie Hanserd,
Joe Hoffman, Michael Thompson
Ray Thompson, Christina Valdez

AGENDA:

DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
TIME: 5:30 PM
LOCATION: ROOM 303
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BLDG
404 ELM STREET
ROCKFORD, IL 61101

A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes – June 22, 2026
D. Public Comment – This is the time we invite the public to address the Operations and
Administrative Committee with issues and concerns. We ask you to limit your comments to
three minutes. Personal attacks or inappropriate language of any sort will not be tolerated. We
will allow a maximum of five speakers on a first-come, first-served basis, with sign-up at the
meeting. Speakers may not address zoning matters that are pending before the ZBA, the Zoning
Committee, or the County Board. Personnel matters, pending or threatened litigation, may not
be addressed in open session. An individual may speak a maximum of three times per calendar
year on the same topic. This prohibition shall include the repetition of the same topic in a
statement on what is purported to be a different topic. After acknowledgment by the chair,
please stand and state your name. Thank you.
E. Resolution to Appoint Precinct Election Judges
F. Resolution Awarding Purchase of Ferromagnetic Detection Systems for the Winnebago County

Sheriff’s Office Using CIP 2026 Funds
Cost: $35,630

G. Resolution Awarding Purchase of One Jail Transport Vehicle for the Winnebago County

Sheriff’s Office Using CIP 2026 Funds
Cost: $82,685

H. Resolution Awarding Exterior Precast and Caulking Repairs to the Public Safety Building

Using Owner Direct Funds
Cost: $232,545

I. Resolution Awarding Email Security Filtering Annual Licensing
J. Resolution Authorizing The County Of Winnebago, Illinois And Ringland-Johnson
Construction To Execute A Change Order To The PSB Project To Modernize The 5th PSB
Elevator Using Contingency And PSB Owner Direct Funding

K. Resolution Submitting to The Electors of The County of Winnebago, Illinois by Referendum
an Advisory Public Question Concerning Restoring Local Zoning Authority of Commercial
Solar Energy Facilities, Data Centers, and Agricultural Land Use
L. Resolution Submitting to The Electors of The County of Winnebago, Illinois by Referendum
an Advisory Public Question Concerning Property Tax Relief
M. Resolution Submitting to The Electors of The County of Winnebago, Illinois by Referendum
an Advisory Public Question Concerning Amending the Redistricting Process For State
Legislative Maps
N. Other Matters
O. Future Agenda Items
P. Adjournment

Winnebago County Board
Special Operations and Administrative Committee Meeting
County Administration Building
404 Elm Street, Room 303
Rockford, IL 61101
Monday, June 22, 2026
5:30 PM
Present:
Paul Arena, Chairperson
Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chairperson
John Butitta
Joe Hoffman
Michael Thompson
Ray Thompson
Absent:
Christina Valdez

Others Present:
Steve Schultz, Chief Financial Officer
Hope Edwards, Director, Purchasing (Staff Liaison)
Chris Dornbush, Chief Operations Officer
Lori Gummow, County Clerk, Winnebago County
John Sweeney, County Board Member
Chad Tuneberg, Rockford Alderman
Aaron Booker, County Board Member
Matt Gabel, County Board Member
Jim Webster, County Board Member
Brad Lindmark, County Board Member

AGENDA:
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes –June 4, 2026
D. Public Comment – This is the time we invite the public to address the Operations and
Administrative Committee with issues and concerns. We ask you to limit your comments
to three minutes. Personal attacks or inappropriate language of any sort will not be tolerated.
We will allow a maximum of five speakers on a first-come basis with sign-up at the meeting.
Speakers may not address zoning matters which are pending before the ZBA, the Zoning
Committee, or the County Board. Personnel matters or pending or threatened litigation may
not be addressed in open session. An individual may speak a maximum of three times per
calendar year on the same topic. This prohibition shall include the repetition of the same
topic in a statement on what is purported to be a different topic. After acknowledgment by
the chair, please stand and state your name. Thank you.
E. Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Poll Books for Elections
F. Other Matters
G. Future Agenda Items
H. Adjournment
Chairperson Arena called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Roll Call
Chairperson Paul Arena, yes; Mr. John Butitta, yes; Ms. Valerie Hanserd, yes; Mr. Joe Hoffman,
yes; Dr. Michael Thompson, yes; Mr. Ray Thompson, yes.
A quorum is present.
Approval of Minutes – June 4, 2026
Page 1

Chairperson Arena called for a motion to approve the minutes of June 4, 2026.
Motion: Ms. Hanserd. Second: Mr. Hoffman.
Chairperson Arena called for any discussion.
Chairperson Arena called for a vote to approve the minutes.
The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Public Comment
Chairperson Arena omitted reading the Public Comment Section of the Agenda because no one was
present to speak.
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Poll Books for Elections
Motion: Chairperson Arena. Second: Dr. Thompson.
Ms. Lori Gummow provided information about the resolution.
Chairperson Arena called for any questions or comments.
• A discussion followed.
Chairperson Arena called for any other questions.
Chairperson Arena called for a vote to approve the resolution.
The motion to approve the resolution was passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Other Matters
• No other matters reported.
Future Agenda Items
• No future agenda items reported.
Motion to Adjourn
Chairperson Arena called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Ms. Hanserd. Second: Mr. Butitta.
A unanimous voice vote passed the motion to adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Bleile
Executive Assistant

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Resolution Executive Summary
Prepared By:
Committee:
Committee Date:
Ordinance Title:
County Code:
Board Meeting Date:

Lafakeria Reuter
Operations and Administrative Committee
July 16, 2026
Resolution to Appoint Precinct Election Judges
N/A
July 23, 2026

Budget Information:
Was item budgeted? N/A
If not, explain funding source:
ORG/OBJ/Project Code: N/A

Appropriation Amount: N/A
Budget Impact: N/A

Background Information: According to 10 ILCS 5/13-2, the County Board at its July meeting in
each even-numbered year shall appoint election judges in each election precinct from certified
lists which has been furnished to the chairpersons of the County Central Committees.
See attachment for listing of all precinct election judges.
Recommendation: Approval of Resolution
Contract/Agreement: N/A
Legal Review: Reviewed by States Attorney’s Office
Follow-Up: N/A

Sponsored by: Paul Arena

County Board Meeting: July 23, 2026

RESOLUTION
of the
COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
SUBMITTED BY: OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
2026 CR _____
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PRECINCT ELECTION JUDGES
WHEREAS, 10 ILCS 5/13-2 provides, in part, that at its July meeting in each evennumbered year, the County Board shall appoint five (5) election judges for each election
precinct in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Clerk previously submitted to the Winnebago
County Central Committee Chairpersons a list, by precinct, of proposed election judges,
which is based on the current listing of precinct election judges in Winnebago County,
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, both Winnebago County Central Committee Chairmen have advised
the Winnebago County Clerk they have no objection to the appointment as precinct election
judges of the persons named in the list of proposed precinct election judges furnished to
them by the Winnebago County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Clerk now recommends the County Board
appoint as precinct election judges those persons identified in the document attached hereto
as “Exhibit A” (all of whom have been approved by their respective Winnebago County
Central Committee Chairpersons).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County
of Winnebago, Illinois, that the County Board hereby appoints as precinct election judges
those persons identified in the attached Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect immediately upon its adoption.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the County Board is hereby
directed to prepare a report of those appointments and to file said report with the
Winnebago County Circuit Clerk.

Respectfully submitted,
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
AGREE

DISAGREE

__________________________________
Paul Arena, Chair

__________________________________
Paul Arena, Chair

_________________________________
Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chair

__________________________________
Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chair

_________________________________
John Butitta

__________________________________
John Butitta

_________________________________
Joe Hoffman

__________________________________
Joe Hoffman

__________________________________
Michael Thompson

__________________________________
Michael Thompson

__________________________________
Ray Thompson

__________________________________
Ray Thompson

__________________________________
Christina Valdez

__________________________________
Christina Valdez

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the
County of Winnebago, Illinois this _____ day of _________________, 2026.

ATTEST:
______________________________
Lori Gummow, Clerk of the
County Board of the
County of Winnebago, Illinois

________________________________
Joseph V. Chiarelli, Chairman of the
County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois

EXHIBIT A

Winnebago County
2026 Precinct Election Judges- Republican

Winnebago County
2026 Precinct Election Judges- Democratic

Resolution Executive Summary
For CIP Projects

Prepared By:
Committee Name:
Committee Date:
Board Date:
Resolution Title:

Budgeted? YES

Purchasing Department for Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office
Operations and Administrative Committee
July 16, 2026
July 23, 2026
Resolution Awarding Purchase of Ferromagnetic Detection Systems for
the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Using CIP 2026 Funds
Budget Information
Amount Budgeted? $38,380

If not, originally budgeted, explain the funding source?
If CIP funded, original Board approved amount? $38,380
Over or Under approved amount? UNDER
By: $2,750
Reason for CIP increase?
ORG/OBJ/Project Codes: 82200-42267-C2605 Descriptor: CIP 2026
Budget Impact? $35,630
Background Information: The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is requesting approval
to purchase two (2) ferromagnetic detection systems using CIP 2026 funds. This requested
device is a portable metal detector. The existing systems, purchased in 2017, consist of two (2)
Metrasens Cell Sense units. The Sheriff’s Office identified the need for upgraded security
technology that provides portability for security screenings, as well as audit trail capabilities to
support internal investigations and court documentation.
In April, the Purchasing Department issued RFP 26P-2469 for a similar replacement system that
could meet the County’s operational and security requirements. Other solutions were airport
and healthcare field related. The Metrasens solution has direct experience in the corrections
environment as well as a more local corporate office that is accessible to the County. This
system is the next upgrade for the current system being utilized, which is a Metrasens product.
Based on this review, Metrasens, Inc. presented the best offer capable of meeting all required
specifications (See Resolution Exhibit A). The Metrasens Ultra Silver system is provided with a
standard one-year warranty for parts and labor.
Recommended By: Sheriff Gary Caruana and Major Ashlyn Fernandes
Follow-Up Steps: Purchasing Department will issue a Purchase Order to Metrasens, Inc. in the
amount of $35,630.

County Board Meeting: July 23, 2026

RESOLUTION
of the
COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
Sponsored by: Paul Arena
Submitted by: Operations and Administrative Committee
2026 CR

RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE OF FERROMAGNETIC DETECTION SYSTEMS FOR THE
WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE USING CIP 2026 FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances for the County of Winnebago, Illinois, provides as in
Section 2-357 (b) (1), Conditions for use. All procurements whose value equals or exceeds the
competitive bidding threshold of $30,000.00 shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding in
accordance with this section except as otherwise provided in 2-357(c) (Request for Proposals), 2357(d) (Professional Services), 2-357(e) (Sole-Source), 2-357(f) (Emergency Procurements), 2-357
(g) (Cooperative Joint Purchasing) or as provided by State statute; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office requested the purchase of two (2)
Ferromagnetic Detection Systems, using CIP 2026 funds; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department and the Sheriff’s Office obtained proposals for
similar replacement systems, resulting in Metrasens, Inc. providing the system most
compatible with the department’s current and future security needs; and
WHEREAS, the Operations & Administrative Committee of the County Board for the
County of Winnebago, Illinois has reviewed the proposals for the Ferromagnetic Detection
Systems, (Resolution Exhibit A) and recommends awarding the purchase to Metrasens, Inc.,
respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois, that the Director of Purchasing is authorized to issue a Purchase Order,
on behalf of the County of Winnebago, Illinois to Metrasens, Inc., 1842 Centre Point Circle,
Suite 110, Naperville, IL, 60563, in the amount of $35,630.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be in full force and effective immediately
upon its adoption and the Clerk of the County Board is hereby authorized to prepare and
deliver certified copies of this Resolution to the Director of Purchasing, Finance Director,
County Administrator, County Sheriff, County Board Office and County Auditor.

Respectfully Submitted,

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
AGREE

DISAGREE

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR
VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR
VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

JOHN BUTITTA

JOHN BUTITTA

JOE HOFFMAN

JOE HOFFMAN

MICHAEL THOMPSON

MICHAEL THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois this _____day of ___________________________2026.

ATTESTED BY:

LORI GUMMOW
CLERK OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

JOSEPH CHIARELLI
CHAIR OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

Resolution Exhibit A

PROPOSAL TAB
26P-2469 FERROMAGNETIC DETECTION SYSTEMS
WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM

Metrasens
Naperville, IL

Technology International, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL

CEIA USA LTD
Hudson, OH

$35,630.00

$38,000.00

$23,849.44

Winnebago County Purchasing Department
404 Elm St, Rm 202, Rockford, IL 61101 | www.wincoil.gov
Phone: (815) 319- 4380 | Email: [email protected]

'&' metrasens
Metrasens Equipment Proposal
Account Name

Winnebago Co. Sheriffs Office-IL

Company Address 1842 Centre Point Circle, Suite 110
Naperville, IL60563

us

Created Date

5/17/2026

Expiration Date

6/30/2026

Quote Number

00011067

Expected Delivery

2-4 Weeks ARO

Payment Terms

Net 30

Prepared By

Becky Kime

Email

[email protected]

Bill To Name

Winnebago Co. Sheriffs Office-IL

Ship To Name

Winnebago Co. Sheriffs Office-IL

Bill To

IL
United States

Ship To

650 W. State Street
Rockford, IL61102
Rockford, IL61102
USA
.
Quantity List
Price

Sales
Pnce

Total
Price

Freight and Shipping

2.00 USO 0.00

USD
120.00

USO
240.00

- Metrasens Ultra (Silver) with Xact ID
- Portable, freestanding base
- Instruction manual
- Power adapter
- Hard-sided transportation case
- One (1) year warranty

2.00

- Two-hour classroom instruction
- Two-hour hands-on, on-the job training
- Training conducted by certified Metrasens trainer
- Certificate provided upon completion of training

1.00 USO 0.00 USD 0.00 USO 0.00

Product Code

Product

Description

00-0001

Freight/ Shipping &
Handling

Metrasens Ultra
01-09-03-SSXBX-US Silver With Carry
Case & Base USA

14-09-00

09-29-01-01

On-Site Training (4
Hours, up to 8
Participants)

Factory warranty terms, plus:
- 40% discount on parts and repairs due to
accidental damage
- 40% discount on any additional training packages
purchased within the contract
- Priority Response
- One free annual virtual training refresher scheduled at customer request
- Loaner Unit Program (loaner system shipped to
customer during any repair period for a faulty unit)
Platinum Service
- Parts & Labor Coverage
Contract - Metrasens - Complimentary Charger (1 per year per system)
Ultra - 1 Year
upon customer request
- Complimentary Battery (1 per year per system)

Metrasens Inc.
1842 Centre Point Circle, Suite 100
Naperville, IL. 60563
Phone: (630 ) 541-6509 www.metrasens.com

2.00

USO
USO
USO
21,995.00 16,000.00 32,000.00

USO
1,800.00

USO
1,695.00

I

USO
3,390.00

Resolution Executive Summary
For CIP Projects

Prepared By:
Committee Name:
Committee Date:
Board Date:
Resolution Title:

Purchasing Department for Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office
Operations and Administrative Committee
July 16, 2026
July 23, 2026
Resolution Awarding Purchase of One Jail Transport Vehicle for the
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Using CIP 2026 Funds
Budget Information
Amount Budgeted? $75,000

Budgeted? YES

If not, originally budgeted, explain the funding source?
If CIP funded, original Board approved amount? $75,000
Over or Under approved amount? OVER
By: $7,685
Reason for CIP increase?
ORG/OBJ/Project Codes: 82200-46410-C2618 Descriptor: CIP 2026 Automobile
Budget Impact? $82,685
Background Information: The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) requested the purchase
of one (1) 2026 Ford Transit 350 vehicle using CIP 2026 funds. The Purchasing Department and the
Sheriff’s Office reached out for quotes and availability. Karl Emergency Vehicles & Apparel
provided vehicle quotes and specialized outfitting options (See Resolution Exhibit A). This is a
cost-effective option for the County utilizing government pricing. It also provides a one-stop shop
for all vehicle outfitting. This vehicle is actively used for inmate transportation including transfers
to and from other correctional facilities, medical appointments and transporting federal inmates
to the Federal Court Facility in Chicago. This vehicle will be replacing a 2009 Ford E150 van with
62,686 miles.

Jail Transport Vehicle Breakdown
1 Ford Transit 350 Vehicle

$

60,240

Outfitting

$

22,445

Total

$

82,685

Recommended By: Sheriff Gary Caruana and Major Ashlyn Fernandes
Follow-Up Steps: Purchasing Department will issue a Purchase Order to Karl Emergency
Vehicles & Apparel in the amount of $82,685.

County Board Meeting: July 23, 2026

RESOLUTION
of the
COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
Sponsored by: Paul Arena
Submitted by: Operations and Administrative Committee
2026 CR

RESOLUTION AWARDING PURCHASE OF ONE JAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE FOR THE
WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE USING CIP 2026 FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances for the County of Winnebago, Illinois, provides as in
Section 2-357 (b) (1), Conditions for use. All procurements whose value equals or exceeds the
competitive bidding threshold of $30,000.00 shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding in
accordance with this section except as otherwise provided in 2-357(c) (Request for Proposals), 2357(d) (Professional Services), 2-357(e) (Sole-Source), 2-357(f) (Emergency Procurements), 2-357
(g) (Cooperative Joint Purchasing) or as provided by State statute; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office requested the purchase of One Jail
Transport Vehicle, a 2026 Ford Transit 350, using CIP 2026 funds; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department and the Sheriff’s Office obtained quotes for price
and delivery, resulting in the lowest price and best lead time from Karl Emergency Vehicles
& Apparel; and
WHEREAS, the Operations & Administrative Committee of the County Board for the
County of Winnebago, Illinois has reviewed the quotes for the Transport Vehicle and Vehicle
Outfitting, (Resolution Exhibit A) and recommends awarding the purchases to Karl
Emergency Vehicles & Apparel, respectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois, that the Director of Purchasing is authorized to issue a Purchase Order,
on behalf of the County of Winnebago, Illinois to Karl Emergency Vehicles & Apparel, 5983
NE. Industry Dr., Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $82,685.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be in full force and effective immediately
upon its adoption and the Clerk of the County Board is hereby authorized to prepare and
deliver certified copies of this Resolution to the Director of Purchasing, Finance Director,
County Administrator, County Sheriff, County Board Office and County Auditor.

Respectfully Submitted,

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
AGREE

DISAGREE

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR
VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR
VALERIE HANSERD, VICE HAIR

JOHN BUTITTA

JOHN BUTITTA

JOE HOFFMAN

JOE HOFFMAN

MICHAEL THOMPSON

MICHAEL THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois this _____day of ___________________________2026.

ATTESTED BY:

LORI GUMMOW
CLERK OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

JOSEPH CHIARELLI
CHAIR OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

Resolution Exhibit A

QUOTE TAB
26NB-2481
TRANSPORT VEHICLE FOR WCSO
USING CIP 2026 FUNDS

2026 Ford Transit

Karl Emergency
Anderson Rock River
Vehicles & Apparel
Ford
Des Moines, IA
Rockford, IL
$
60,240 $
72,650 $

Stivers Ford
Waukee, IA
65,900

Outfitting

$

22,445 $

22,445 $

22,445

Total

$

82,685 $

95,095 $

88,345

Karl Emergency Vehicles & Apparel
5983 NE Industry Dr
Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone: 515-264-6325

Quotation
Quote Winnebago County Sheriff (IL)
To: 650 W State ST

Rockford, IL 61102
Quote Number: 15827

Contact:

Hastings

05/18/2026

Customer:

WINNE61102

Terms:

UNKNOWN...

Salesman:

Jon Thomas

Phone:

(815) 978-6440

Expires:

06/17/2026

Inquiry:

Quote Date:

FAX:

Ship Via:

Thank you for the opportunity to submit this quote.

Item

Part Number
Description

Quantity

MSRP

Total Line Price

Price

1

LABOR
LABOR TO INSTALL AND FINSH BUILD
- HOURLY STATE BID RATE

67

$165.00

$85.00 /HR

2

CG-X
ChargeGuard-Select

1

$111.00

$69.65

/EA

$69.65

3

153100
100 AMP BREAKER

1

$32.46

$23.52

/EA

$23.52

4

75552
75 AMP RELAY

1

$68.75

$37.80

/EA

$37.80

5

BLR-1312-G
12 BANG FUSE BLOCK

2

$98.25

$62.32

/EA

$124.64

6

BLR-406-G
6 POSITION FUSE BLOCK

1

$69.25

$45.31

/EA

$45.31

7

CEM16
WeCanX 16 OUTPUT EXPANSION MOD

1

$292.00

$172.28

/EA

$172.28

8

SHIPPING
Freight and Shipping on items

1

$650.00

/EA

$650.00

9

SHOP SUPPLIES
Expendable materials used for production

1

$600.00

/EA

$600.00

11

ETHERNET CABLE
20 FT CAT6E

1

$39.22

$17.20

/EA

$17.20

12

C399
CENCOM CORE WCX CONTROL
CENTER

1

$1411.00

$832.49

/EA

$832.49

13

C399SP
SCANport KIT FOR C399

1

$189.00

$111.51

/EA

$111.51

14

PKG-ASW-0805-TRNST
Console for Ford Transit Van

1

$1,156.20

/EA

$1,156.20

Report Generated: 05/28/2026 11:38:46
AM

$5,695.00

Page 1 of 3

Quote Number: 15827 (continued from page 1)

Item

Part Number
Description

Quantity

15

C-AB-1210
Locking box for Ford Transit Console

1

16

CUP2-1001
Internal Cup Holders

1

17

CM93051
Arm Rest Replacement, Large

18

MSRP

Total Line Price

Price

$502.20

/EA

$502.20

$43.07

/EA

$43.07

1

$51.36

/EA

$51.36

P-FRONT-3
Front Partition For 2015 -2022 Ford
Transit Window Van With Low Roof and
Side Swing-Out Doors or Sliding Door

1

$1,267.80

/EA

$1,267.80

19

P-MFK-10
Middle Partition Filler Panel Mounting Kit
For 2015 -2022 Ford Transit Window Van
With Low Roof and Side Swing out or
Sliding Doors

1

$504.00

/EA

$504.00

20

P-REAR-3
2015-2022 Ford Transit Low Roof 130"
and 148" WB Window Van Rear Partition

1

$1,278.00

/EA

$1,278.00

21

P-MFK-15
2015-2022 Ford Transit Window Van With
Low Roof Rear Partition Filler Panel
Mount Kit

1

$235.20

/EA

$235.20

22

WGI-F24
2015-2022 Ford Transit Window Van
(Wagon) With Low Roof, Long Length 148
Inch Wheel Base and Passenger Side
Sliding Door

1

$1,260.60

/EA

$1,260.60

23

FR-2609
Triple Citishell Seat

3

$865.00

/EA

$2,595.00

24

FR-2606
2 ppl - Duo Citishell Seat

2

$630.00

/EA

$1,260.00

25

I2D
DUO LINEAR ION RED/WHITE BLK

1

$206.00

$123.67

/EA

$123.67

26

I2E
DUO LINEAR ION BLUE/WHITE BLK

1

$206.00

$123.67

/EA

$123.67

27

I2D
DUO LINEAR ION RED/WHITE BLK

2

$206.00

$123.67

/EA

$247.34

28

I2E
DUO LINEAR ION BLUE/WHITE BLK

2

$206.00

$123.67

/EA

$247.34

29

SAK9
SA315 SIREN MT KIT UNIV SWIVEL

1

$53.00

$30.71

/EA

$30.71

30

SA315P
SA315P SPEAKER, BLACK PLASTIC

1

$412.00

$243.08

/EA

$243.08

31

BSFW52X
I-E FST WCX S/D 12-LT TRANSIT

1

$1,242.00

/EA

$1,242.00

32

PSD02FCR
STRIP-LITE+ DUO FLASHR RED/WHT

1

$218.00

$124.62

/EA

$124.62

33

PSE02FCR
STRIP-LITE+ DUO FLASHR BLU/WHT

1

$218.00

$124.62

/EA

$124.62

34

PSBKT90
STRIP-LITE+ 90 DEG MT KIT

2

$32.00

$18.88

/EA

$37.76

Report Generated: 05/28/2026 11:38:46
AM

$73.00

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Quote Number: 15827 (continued from page 2)

Item

Part Number
Description

Quantity

MSRP

Total Line Price

Price

35

CCTL7
WeCanX 21 BUTTON/SLIDE CTRL HD

1

$473.00

$279.07

/EA

$279.07

36

GK0068E
Single T-Rail Mount1082E Blac-Rac,
Trigger Guard and Receiver***NEW
COLD WIRE TECHNOLOGY
INCLUDED***SOLD
SEPARATELYMomentary Switch,
Required if NOT wiring into Smart Siren
Controller

1

$889.00

$631.19

/EA

$631.19

37

60CREGCS
12V WHT/RED 6" COMPARTMENT LT

3

$258.00

$152.22

/EA

$456.66

38

FORD TRANSIT
2026 Ford Transit Van - 15 passenger

1

$60,240.00

/EA

$60,240.00

Total:

$82,684.56

Acknowledgement / Date

Report Generated: 05/28/2026 11:38:46
AM

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Resolution Executive Summary
Prepared By:
Committee Name:
Committee Date:
Board Date:
Resolution Title:
Budget Information:
Budgeted? YES

Purchasing Department
Operations and Administrative Committee
July 16, 2026
July 23, 2026
Resolution Awarding Exterior Precast and Caulking Repairs to the Public
Safety Building Using Owner Direct Funds
Amount Budgeted? $190,000

Over or Under approved amount? OVER

By: $42,545

ORG/OBJ/Project Codes: 82200-46320-C2615
Budget Impact? $232,545

Descriptor: PSB Owner Direct - CIP

Background Information:
As part of the ongoing Public Safety Building renovation project, exterior precast caulking
repairs have been identified as a critical priority. Given the building’s multi-level design,
replacing the aging joint sealants is essential to prevent water infiltration and ensure long-term
structural longevity.
Invitation for Bid: 26B-2478 was issued late May 2026. Four (4) bids were received, with Otto
Baum being named as the lowest most responsible bidder. The work is expected to take less
than 3 months to complete, with coordination between exterior roofing, landscaping and
power washing all coordinated on top of the precast and caulking repairs.
This item will be funded through the owner-direct budget. While the cost is slightly higher than
initially estimated, the variance will be fully offset by realized savings in technology procurement,
resulting in no net impact to the overall project budget.
Recommended By: Core Public Safety Building Team, Chris Dornbush, Shawn Franks, Ted Seele,
Hope Edwards and Huffman & Keel Consultants.
Follow-Up Steps: Purchasing Department will process the purchase order to Otto Baum.

County Board Meeting: July 23, 2026

RESOLUTION
of the
COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
Sponsored by: Paul Arena
Submitted by: Operations and Administrative Committee
2026 CR

RESOLUTION AWARDING EXTERIOR PRECAST AND CAULKING REPAIRS TO THE PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING USING OWNER DIRECT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances for the County of Winnebago, Illinois, provides as in
Section 2-357 (b) (1), Conditions for use. All procurements whose value equals or exceeds the
competitive bidding threshold of $30,000.00 shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding in
accordance with this section except as otherwise provided in 2-357(c) (Request for Proposals), 2357(d) (Professional Services), 2-357(e) (Sole-Source), 2-357(f) (Emergency Procurements), 2-357
(g) (Cooperative Joint Purchasing) or as provided by State statute; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department issued IFB 26B-2478 PSB Facade Repairs in
May to repair precast joints and caulking needs for the exterior of the Public Safety
Building and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department received four (4) bids to complete the necessary
repairs within three months; and,
and,

WHEREAS, the funding source for this purchase is tied to the PSB Owner Direct funding;

WHEREAS, the Operations & Administrative Committee of the County Board for the
County of Winnebago, Illinois has reviewed the bids for the PSB Facade Repairs, (Resolution
Exhibit A) and recommends awarding the purchase to Otto Baum Company, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois, that the Director of Purchasing is authorized to issue Purchase Orders,
on behalf of the County of Winnebago, Illinois to Otto Baum Company, LLC., 866 N. Main
Street Morton, IL 61550 in the amount of $232,545;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be in full force and effective immediately
upon its adoption and the Clerk of the County Board is hereby authorized to prepare and
deliver certified copies of this Resolution to the Director of Purchasing, Finance Director,
County Administrator, County Board Office, and County Auditor.

Respectfully Submitted,

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
AGREE

DISAGREE

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR
VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR
VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

JOHN BUTITTA

JOHN BUTITTA

JOE HOFFMAN

JOE HOFFMAN

MICHAEL THOMPSON

MICHAEL THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois this _____day of ___________________________2026.

ATTESTED BY:

LORI GUMMOW
CLERK OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

JOSEPH CHIARELLI
CHAIR OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

BID TAB

26B-2478 WINNEBAGO COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING FACADE REPAIRS
BID OPENING - JUNE 24, 2026 AT 10:00 AM

Berglund Construction
Company
Chicago, IL

Taza Construction
DBA: Tiles in Style,
LLC
South Holland, IL

VENDOR NAME

Otto Baum Company, Inc.
Morton, IL

Mike Harris Mason
Contractor
Rockford, IL

TOTAL PROJECT COST

$232,545

$294,800

$280,000

$292,886

LEAD DAYS FOR MATERIALS

10

10

14

1-2 weeks

NUMBER OF DAYS TO COMPLETE WORK

3 months

44

56

40-50

Winnebago County Purchasing Department
404 Elm St, Rm 202, Rockford, IL 61101 | www.wincoil.gov
Phone: (815) 319- 4380 | Email: [email protected]

Resolution Executive Summary
Prepared By:
Department of Information Technology
Committee:
Operations and Administrative Committee
Committee Date:
July 16, 2026
Board Meeting Date: July 23, 2026
Resolution Title:
Resolution Awarding Email Security Filtering Annual Licensing
Was item budgeted? Yes

Amount Budgeted: $45,288.00
Appropriation Amount: $47,713.00

If not, explain funding source:
ORG/OBJ/Project Code: 19501-43167

Descriptor: DoIT Software Subscriptions

Background Information: The Winnebago County Department of Information Technology
(WinCo DoIT) is required to provide a secure and reliable information technology infrastructure for
public safety, public health, a nursing home, the circuit courts, elections and all other Elected and
Appointed officials. WinCo DoIT uses Barracuda Email Gateway Defense as its preferred email
spam and malware filtering provider to protect our end users and network from threats presented
through incoming and outgoing email. This is the annual licensing for continued usage of our email
filtering system.
Three quotes were obtained for this renewal, and Entre Computer Solutions provided the lowest
quote for this annual renewal.
Recommended By: Chief Information Officer, Dan Magers
Follow-Up Steps: Purchasing Department will issue a Purchase Order to Entre Computer
Solutions in the amount of $45,288.00.

County Board Meeting: July 23, 2026

RESOLUTION
of the
COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
Sponsored by: Paul Arena, Committee Chairman
Submitted by: Operations and Administrative Committee

2026 CR
RESOLUTION AWARDING EMAIL SECURITY FILTERING ANNUAL LICENSING
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances for the County of Winnebago, Illinois, provides as in
Section 2-357 (b) (1), Conditions for use. All procurements whose value equals or exceeds the
competitive bidding threshold of $30,000 shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding in
accordance with this section except as otherwise provided in 2-357(c) (Request for Proposals), 2357(d) (Professional Services), 2-357(e) (Sole-Source), 2-357(f) (Emergency Procurements), 2-357
(g) (Cooperative Joint Purchasing) or as provided by State statute; and,
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Department of Information Technology gathered
quotes for this renewal regarding our email licensing defense software; and,
WHEREAS, the Operations and Administrative Committee of the County Board for the
County of Winnebago, Illinois has reviewed the bids received for the aforementioned project and
recommends awarding the contract as follows:
ENTRE COMPUTER SOLTUIONS
8900 NORTH 2 ND STREET
MACHESNEY PARK, ILLINOIS 61115
(See Bid Tab, Resolution Exhibit A)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of the County of Winnebago,
Illinois that the Director of Purchasing is authorized to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of
$45,288, on behalf of the County of Winnebago, to ENTRE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be in full force and effective
immediately upon its adoption and the Clerk of the County Board is hereby authorized to prepare
and deliver certified copies of this Resolution to the Chief Information Officer, Director of
Purchasing, Board Office, Finance Director and County Auditor.

Respectfully Submitted,

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
AGREE

DISAGREE

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR
VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR
VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

JOHN BUTITTA

JOHN BUTITTA

JOE HOFFMAN

JOE HOFFMAN

MICHAEL THOMPSON

MICHAEL THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois this _____day of ___________________________2026.

ATTESTED BY:

LORI GUMMOW
CLERK OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

JOSEPH CHIARELLI
CHAIR OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

QUOTE

Entré Computer Solutions
8900 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park IL 61115
(815) 399-5664 FAX: (815) 399-5717

Customer: WINNEBAGO COUNTY
Michaela Bradley
404 Elm St. Room 506
Rockford, IL 61101
Phone:

Ship To:

815-319-4300
Terms

Qty

Date

Quote #

5/26/2026

ENTQ55702

WINNEBAGO COUNTY
Michaela Bradley
404 Elm St. Room 506
Rockford, IL 61101
Phone:

815-319-4300

Sales Rep

Prepared By

P.O. Number

Ship Via

Drew

Lori
Unit Price

Ext. Price

Description

Expiration

UNIFIED RENEWAL QUOTE
20,400 Barracuda Essentials - Security Edition - 12 Month Commitment
SN: 1376600
1700 users x 12 months = 20,400

THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE

7/21/2026

$2.22

$45,288.00

SubTotal

$45,288.00

Sales Tax

$0.00

Shipping & Handling

$0.00

Total

$45,288.00

Content may not be disclosed in whole or in part with any third party without written consent of Entré. Pricing is subject to change without notice. For approval to order please sign
and date in the space provided below and fax to our offices at (815) 399 5717 or email the sender referencing the quote number at the top of the document.

Please do not send payment until invoiced.
Tax is not calculated on quotes. All payment should be based on invoice.

Customer Signature

Drew Tennant
Outside Sales Consultant
Entré Computer Solutions
(815) 815-847-3137
[email protected]

06/04/26

08:47:11

Date

For immediate assistance contact:
Jeff Sievers
Inside Sales Consultant
Entré Computer Solutions
(779) 548-0319
[email protected]

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Billing Address:
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ROCKFORD, IL 61101-1225
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Xerox IT Solutions
33 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60602
www.xerox.com

Quote Details
Quote #:

4195978

Date:

06/08/2026

Payment Method: Net 30 Days
Client PO#:

Quote

Cost Center:
Shipping Method: Ground

Bill To:
ACCT #: 502108
Winnebago County
Accounts Payable
404 Elm Street
Rockford, IL 61101
United States
815-319-4300

Ship To:
Winnebago County
Michaela Bradley
404 Elm St
Ste 506
Rockford, IL 61101-1225
United States
815-319-4300

Client Contact:
Michaela Bradley
(P) 815-319-4300
[email protected]

Client Executive:
Brad Craig
(P) 312.676.5348
(F) 312.676.5322
[email protected]

Description: Barracuda Email Protection - Due July 22 2026 - 1 Year
Item Description
1 Barracuda E-Mail Protection Email Gateway Defense
Subscription license (1 month) - 1 user
Manufacturer Part #: EP-EGD-USR-1M

Part #

Tax

Qty

Unit Price

Total

23210571

Y

20,400

$3.79

$77,316.00

Subtotal:

$77,316.00

Shipping:

$0.00

Tax:

Exempt

TOTAL:

$77,316.00

Notes From Your Client Executive
Winnebago County Local Emergency Planning Committee
Pricing & Inventory. Xerox IT Solutions is always looking to deliver the lowest cost possible to our clients. This results in fluctuating prices that you will find
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such changes occur before the final purchase order is processed, we will notify the customer of any necessary adjustments. Acceptance of this quote
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within 30 days of the date hereof.
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Resolution Executive Summary
Committee Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Committee: Operations & Administrative
Prepared By: Chris Dornbush, Hope Edwards & Shawn Franks

Document Title:
County Code:
Board Meeting Date:

Resolution Authorizing The County Of Winnebago, Illinois And
Ringland-Johnson Construction To Execute A Change Order To
The PSB Project To Modernize The 5th PSB Elevator Using
Contingency And PSB Owner Direct Funding
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Budget Information:
Was item budgeted? No
Appropriation Amount:
If not, explain funding source: PSB Owner Direct - CIP & Contractor Construction
Contingency
ORG - OBJ - Project Code: 82200-46320-C2615
Budget Impact: Up to $200,000
Background Information:
Public Safety Building (PSB) has a total of 5 elevators, 4 of which are part of the building
renovation project contract. Two are being fully replaced on the east side and 2 of the 3 are being
refurbished on the west side. As such, there is some contractor construction contingency lasting
from the original $32 million that will be used to refurbish the 5th elevator on the west side,
however there is not enough to cover the entire estimated amount of $200,000. The cost will be
initially covered by the remaining amount of the contractor construction contingency and the
balance will come from savings on the owner-direct budget (2026-CO-018) to cover the cost of
the 5th elevator. This will help strategically to be able to fully utilize the building for current use
and future build out use.
Recommendation:
Administration supports the continued efforts to purposely update the PSB to be utilized for better
current and future use as part of the overall construction project for the renovation of the PSB.
Contract/Agreement:
Legal Review:
Yes
Follow-Up:
Administration will continue to provide regular updates to Committee and the County Board
throughout the PSB project.

County Board Office

404 Elm Street, Rm 533, Rockford, IL 61101 | wincoil.gov
Phone: (815) 319- 4225 | E-mail: [email protected]

Sponsored by: Paul Arena

County Board Meeting July 23, 2026

RESOLUTION
OF
THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
SUBMITTED BY: OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
2026 CR ______
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS AND
RINGLAND-JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER TO
THE PSB PROJECT TO MODERNIZE THE 5TH PSB ELEVATOR USING
CONTINGENCY AND PSB OWNER DIRECT FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Board is the statutory governing body of
Winnebago County, Illinois (hereinafter, “County”), a body politic and corporate; and
WHEREAS, in November of 2024, the County, through a Request for Proposal process
approved (2024-CR-187) Ringland-Johnson Construction (hereinafter, “RJC”) as the DesignBuilder for the Public Safety Building (hereinafter, “PSB”) Project in the amount of thirty-twomillion-dollar ($32,000,000.00) solely for contractor costs; and
WHEREAS, the PSB project shall consist of a new Family Courts Center, relocation of;
Jury Assembly, Domestic Violence Assistance Center (DVAC), and children’s waiting area,
MEP Infrastructure upgrades, and demolition of the existing third (3rd) and fourth (4th) floor for
future use; and
WHEREAS, the Design-Build Agreement for PSB Project consists of addressing four of
the five elevators in the building, two (2) on the east side and two (2) of the three (3) on the west
side of the building, leaving one (1) elevator still needing to be modernized; and
WHEREAS, RJC has bid the elevator work and will oversee the modernization of the
5 elevator with an expected cost of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) as part of a
change order to the project that will be initially funded by RJC’s contingency fund and then the
balance will be covered by the PSB Owner Direct Fund (2026-CO-018).
th

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois, that the County of Winnebago, Illinois and Ringland-Johnson Construction
(hereinafter, “RJC”) as the Design-Builder for the Public Safety Building (hereinafter, “PSB”)
Project are authorized execute a change order to the PSB Project in order to modernize the 5th
elevator with an expected cost of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), which will be
initially funded by RJC’s contingency fund and then the balance will be covered by the PSB
Owner Direct Fund (2026-CO-018).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be effective on its adoption.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the County Board of the County of
Winnebago is directed to prepare and deliver certified copies of this Resolution to the
Winnebago County Chief Operations Officer, County Finance Director, County Administrator,
and the County Auditor.
Respectfully submitted,

Operations & Administrative Committee
AGREE

DISAGREE

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR

PAUL ARENA, CHAIR

VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

VALERIE HANSERD, VICE CHAIR

JOHN BUTITTA

JOHN BUTITTA

JOE HOFFMAN

JOE HOFFMAN

MICHAEL THOMPSON

MICHAEL THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

RAY THOMPSON

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

CHRISTINA VALDEZ

2

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois this _____day of ___________________________2026.

ATTESTED BY:

JOSEPH V. CHIARELLI
CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

LORI GUMMOW
CLERK OF THE COUNTY BOARD
OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS

3

County Board Meeting: August 13, 2026
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
2026 CR _______
SUBMITTED BY: OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
SPONSORED BY: PAUL ARENA

RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF
WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS BY REFERENDUM AN ADVISORY PUBLIC QUESTION
CONCERNING RESTORING LOCAL ZONING AUTHORITY OF COMMERCIAL
SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES, DATA CENTERS, AND AGRICULTURAL LAND USE
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code governs the initiation and
submission of public questions to the electors of the State and its political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, advisory questions of public policy may be submitted pursuant to Section
28-5 of the Illinois Election Code; and
WHEREAS, the County of Winnebago, Illinois is a political subdivision of the State of
Illinois, and the Winnebago County Board is the governing body of Winnebago County, Illinois;
and
WHEREAS, Winnebago County has a long tradition of agricultural production, and the
preservation of productive farmland is vital to the County's economy, heritage, and future; and
WHEREAS, decisions regarding the location and zoning of large-scale commercial
developments, including commercial solar energy facilities and data centers, have significant
impacts on local communities, infrastructure, farmland, and surrounding property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Board believes local elected officials are in the best
position to determine appropriate land uses within Winnebago County while balancing economic
development with the protection of agricultural land and local community interests; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/28-2(c), the County Board may place a referendum
question on a ballot to be submitted to the public so long as a resolution authorizing placing the
question on the ballot is adopted no fewer than seventy-nine (79) days before a regularly
scheduled election where the referendum question is to appear, which is by August 17, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Board desires to submit the following advisory
public question of restoring local zoning authority to counties to regulate, approve, or deny largescale commercial energy and industrial developments, to the electors of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on November 3,
2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. That the foregoing recitals shall be and are hereby
incorporated as findings of fact as if said recitals were fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Submission of Advisory Public Question. Pursuant to Article 28 of the
Illinois Election Code, the Winnebago County Board hereby directs that the following advisory
public question be placed on the ballot in the County of Winnebago to be voted on by all
qualified electors at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on November 3,
2026:
SHOULD ILLINOIS LAW BE AMENDED TO RESTORE LOCAL
ZONING AUTHORITY BY ALLOWING COUNTIES TO REGULATE,
APPROVE, OR DENY LARGE-SCALE COMMERCIAL ENERGY AND
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL SOLAR
FACILITIES AND DATA CENTERS, IN ORDER TO PROTECT
AGRICULTURAL LAND AND LOCAL COMMUNITY INTERESTS?
YES

NO

Section 3. County-Wide Submission. The advisory public question is authorized and
shall be submitted to all qualified electors of the County of Winnebago, Illinois, and shall appear
on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, in
substantially the form set forth in Section 2 of this Resolution, and in accordance with all
applicable provisions of Illinois law.
Section 4. Certification and Filing. The County Clerk of the County of Winnebago and
all other proper officers and employees of Winnebago County are authorized and directed to take
all steps necessary to certify and submit this advisory public question to the appropriate election
authority or authorities in accordance with the Illinois Election Code no later than August 27,
2026, including providing a certified copy of this Resolution and the form of the public question
to be placed on the ballot of the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on
November 3, 2026.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution
is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision that can be given effect
without the invalid provision.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage and approval as provided by law.

Respectfully submitted,
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
AGREE

DISAGREE

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Paul Arena, Chair

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Paul Arena, Chair

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Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chair

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Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chair

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John Butitta

__________________________________
John Butitta

_________________________________
Joe Hoffman

__________________________________
Joe Hoffman

__________________________________
Michael Thompson

__________________________________
Michael Thompson

__________________________________
Ray Thompson

__________________________________
Ray Thompson

__________________________________
Christina Valdez

__________________________________
Christina Valdez

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois this _____ day of _________________, 2026.

ATTEST:
______________________________
Lori Gummow, Clerk of the
County Board of the
County of Winnebago, Illinois

________________________________
Joseph V. Chiarelli, Chairman of the
County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois

County Board Meeting: August 13, 2026
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
2026 CR _______
SUBMITTED BY: OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
SPONSORED BY: PAUL ARENA

RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF
WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS BY REFERENDUM AN ADVISORY PUBLIC QUESTION
CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
______________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code governs the initiation and
submission of public questions to the electors of the State and its political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, advisory questions of public policy may be submitted pursuant to Section
28-5 of the Illinois Election Code; and
WHEREAS, the County of Winnebago, Illinois is a political subdivision of the State of
Illinois, and the Winnebago County Board is the governing body of Winnebago County, Illinois;
and
WHEREAS, property taxes are a major concern for homeowners, families, seniors, small
businesses, and local taxpayers throughout Winnebago County and the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Board finds that electors should have an
opportunity to express their opinion on whether the Illinois General Assembly should pass
legislation to cap and lower local property taxes and provide state funding to local governments
that agree to reduce property tax levies; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/28-2(c), the County Board may place a referendum
question on a ballot to be submitted to the public so long as a resolution authorizing placing the
question on the ballot is adopted no fewer than seventy-nine (79) days before a regularly
scheduled election where the referendum question is to appear, which is by August 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Board desires to submit the following advisory
public question concerning property tax relief, to the electors of the County of Winnebago,
Illinois at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. That the foregoing recitals shall be and are hereby
incorporated as findings of fact as if said recitals were fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Submission of Advisory Public Question. Pursuant to Article 28 of the
Illinois Election Code, the Winnebago County Board hereby directs that the following advisory
public question be placed on the ballot in the County of Winnebago to be voted on by all
qualified electors at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on November 3,
2026:
SHOULD THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASS
LEGISLATION TO CAP AND LOWER LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES
AND PROVIDE STATE FUNDING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
THAT AGREE TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES?
YES

NO

Section 3. County-Wide Submission. The advisory public question is authorized and
shall be submitted to all qualified electors of the County of Winnebago, Illinois, and shall appear
on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, in
substantially the form set forth in Section 2 of this Resolution, and in accordance with all
applicable provisions of Illinois law.
Section 4. Certification and Filing. The County Clerk of the County of Winnebago and
all other proper officers and employees of Winnebago County are authorized and directed to take
all steps necessary to certify and submit this advisory public question to the appropriate election
authority or authorities in accordance with the Illinois Election Code no later than August 27,
2026, including providing a certified copy of this Resolution and the form of the public question
to be placed on the ballot of the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on
November 3, 2026.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution
is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision that can be given effect
without the invalid provision.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage and approval as provided by law.

Respectfully submitted,
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
AGREE

DISAGREE

__________________________________
Paul Arena, Chair

__________________________________
Paul Arena, Chair

_________________________________
Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chair

__________________________________
Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chair

_________________________________
John Butitta

__________________________________
John Butitta

_________________________________
Joe Hoffman

__________________________________
Joe Hoffman

__________________________________
Michael Thompson

__________________________________
Michael Thompson

__________________________________
Ray Thompson

__________________________________
Ray Thompson

__________________________________
Christina Valdez

__________________________________
Christina Valdez

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois this _____ day of _________________, 2026.

ATTEST:
______________________________
Lori Gummow, Clerk of the
County Board of the
County of Winnebago, Illinois

________________________________
Joseph V. Chiarelli, Chairman of the
County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois

County Board Meeting: August 13, 2026
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
2026 CR _______
SUBMITTED BY: OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
SPONSORED BY: PAUL ARENA

RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF
WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS BY REFERENDUM AN ADVISORY PUBLIC QUESTION
CONCERNING AMENDING THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS
FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE MAPS
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Illinois Election Code governs the initiation and
submission of public questions to the electors of the State and its political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, advisory questions of public policy may be submitted pursuant to Section
28-5 of the Illinois Election Code; and
WHEREAS, the County of Winnebago, Illinois is a political subdivision of the State of
Illinois, and the Winnebago County Board is the governing body of Winnebago County, Illinois;
and
WHEREAS, representational fairness and transparency for all residents of Winnebago
County and the State of Illinois are key factors in the redistricting process; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Board finds that electors should have an
opportunity to express their opinion on whether the Illinois General Assembly should amend the
redistricting process for state legislative maps by removing partisan control and protecting the
rights of all voters; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/28-2(c), the County Board may place a referendum
question on a ballot to be submitted to the public so long as a resolution authorizing placing the
question on the ballot is adopted no fewer than seventy-nine (79) days before a regularly
scheduled election where the referendum question is to appear, which is by August 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Board desires to submit the following advisory
public question of amending the redistricting process for legislative maps, to the electors of the
County of Winnebago, Illinois at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on
November 3, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. That the foregoing recitals shall be and are hereby
incorporated as findings of fact as if said recitals were fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Submission of Advisory Public Question. Pursuant to Article 28 of the
Illinois Election Code, the Winnebago County Board hereby directs that the following advisory
public question be placed on the ballot in the County of Winnebago to be voted on by all
qualified electors at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on November 3,
2026:
SHOULD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS BE COMPACT, CONTIGUOUS
AND EQUAL IN POPULATION, DRAWN BY A NON-PARTISAN COMMISSION,
NOT BY ELECTED OFFICIALS, WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF PARTY
REGISTRATION AND VOTING HISTORY DATA?
YES

NO

Section 3. County-Wide Submission. The advisory public question is authorized and
shall be submitted to all qualified electors of the County of Winnebago, Illinois, and shall appear
on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, in
substantially the form set forth in Section 2 of this Resolution, and in accordance with all
applicable provisions of Illinois law.
Section 4. Certification and Filing. The County Clerk of the County of Winnebago and
all other proper officers and employees of Winnebago County are authorized and directed to take
all steps necessary to certify and submit this advisory public question to the appropriate election
authority or authorities in accordance with the Illinois Election Code no later than August 27,
2026, including providing a certified copy of this Resolution and the form of the public question
to be placed on the ballot of the next regularly scheduled General Election to be held on
November 3, 2026.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution
is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision that can be given effect
without the invalid provision.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage and approval as provided by law.

Respectfully submitted,
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
AGREE

DISAGREE

__________________________________
Paul Arena, Chair

__________________________________
Paul Arena, Chair

_________________________________
Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chair

__________________________________
Valerie Hanserd, Vice Chair

_________________________________
John Butitta

__________________________________
John Butitta

_________________________________
Joe Hoffman

__________________________________
Joe Hoffman

__________________________________
Michael Thompson

__________________________________
Michael Thompson

__________________________________
Ray Thompson

__________________________________
Ray Thompson

__________________________________
Christina Valdez

__________________________________
Christina Valdez

The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted by the County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois this _____ day of _________________, 2026.

ATTEST:
______________________________
Lori Gummow, Clerk of the
County Board of the
County of Winnebago, Illinois

________________________________
Joseph V. Chiarelli, Chairman of the
County Board of the County of
Winnebago, Illinois