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Summary of recorded actions

1) Budget amendments and appropriations
- Courts automation fund (BUA 20253148): Appropriated $82,216 to Circuit Clerk operations from Illinois court technology modernization grant. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Regional Planning Commission (BUA 20253342): Appropriated $16,880 for emergency and transitional housing support grant. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- County Highway (BUA 20253407): Initial investment for highway-department solar panels; memo showed $483,493 but amendment listed $500,000. Board asked staff to reconcile memo; motion moved and will be amended before final consent agenda vote.
- Opioid settlement fund (BUA 20254333): Appropriated $15,000 to support a harm-reduction program run by the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District's CU PhD syringe-exchange program. Outcome: approved by voice vote; board discussion cited potential cost-savings from preventing hepatitis C treatment costs.

2) Audit and interfund actions
- Resolution authorizing interfund loans from reserves to other funds: approved by voice vote.

3) Contracts and grants
- RFP release: DEI evaluation RFP (RFP 2025-005): Board approved release of the solicitation for proposals to assess DEI implementation (see separate article). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Award of contract for voter-registration and poll-book software (RFP 2024005): Approved award to 10x Solutions. Outcome: approved by voice vote; one member recorded opposition prior to voice vote. Clerk staff said some costs are eligible for IVRS grant coverage; a budget amendment will appear on a future agenda.
- Regional Planning Commission: Approve application for and, if awarded, acceptance of additional emergency and transitional housing support grant. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

4) Personnel and organizational changes
- Children’s Advocacy Center: Upgrade/administrative reorganization to add a deputy-administrator role (reclassification rather than new general-fund position; CAC is grant/donation funded). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Human Resources: Recreate an HR associate position and upgrade the HR generalist to supervisory responsibilities (no new general-fund dollars requested; uses current budgeted headcount). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Probation and Court Services: Amend schedule of authorized positions to accept state Adult Redeploy funding for expanded drug-court supervision positions. Outcome: approved by voice vote; board discussion noted that grant funding must be renewed or the county would be asked to fund positions if grants expire.

5) Proclamations and ordinances
- Proclamations: National Correctional Officer Week (first week of May) and National Police Week (week of May 11) were approved by voice votes; the chair asked that proclamations be read at the next meeting rather than placed on consent.
- County Board of Health ordinance (retail food program enforcement policy): Motion to adopt was debated and then tabled for further review and to invite public-health representatives; reasons included concerns about rural small-business impacts and timeliness of reinspections.

6) Appointments
- Multiple fire-district and other local board appointments and reappointments were approved by omnibus motions and individual votes as reflected in the meeting packet. Several unexpired terms were filled; full appointment list is in the public packet.

How to read this list: These are the formal motions recorded during the meeting. Where the meeting recorded no roll-call tally, outcomes were approved by voice vote; in a few cases a board member registered opposition or asked for further review, as noted. If an item will require additional appropriations or contract signatures, staff will return with budget amendments or contract documents.

If you need details about a specific motion (mover/second, full contract language, bid documents or grant terms), those materials are included in the county meeting packet and will be on the consent agenda or a future agenda for final amendment/approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Champaign County Committee of the Whole Meeting - 4/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","This roundup lists formal actions taken by the Champaign County Board at its April meeting, including budget amendments, grant acceptances, personnel changes and contract awards.","taxTitle","Champaign County, Illinois","taxId",2552,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273046,"County approves new voter-registration and poll-book vendor; clerk says grants will cover much of recurring cost",1362,5481000,6843000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3005439-38c3e47aae54327597fb34f06a29342f&start=5481&end=6843","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3005439-38c3e47aae54327597fb34f06a29342f/thumbnail_5481000.jpg","/articles/6273046/Champaign-County/Illinois/County-approves-new-voter-registration-and-poll-book-vendor-clerk-says-grants-will-cover-much-of-recurring-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273046-2e02f04fbab19b22001497ff6ae4e9d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068023&Signature=Xz~AVQ4PSjJ6TL-o1kzwfR4TV8qPVBiHf05AdIDdr~n-pgkYQqlkoIfK9L1G62B1VUbRPivKim9Js4f4ds1JabSqa0bb2j0iLl6b5ppBMtiFcenJzDS-QuUZrcQjWcyQYMp2MJ8kiqJpXHT2JKUAaAqzdBJnrCG8QZLAaIdQXKwxpBWrtOelWXfa9bt~FpLll6epUeY9~OVdukhuqhBfPCvNY2nBZBdodN6CdPXuGMa81CJrWoFvaJf7qCCeYGeKuP0KKWogna5Mp6YomSLBJuBCe4oIeLXYz~54K6kJ136YuOPE3aRd9oEQwzi9ezymfJKF30LP~pc8or7Lqri7gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Champaign County Board approved a contract to replace its voter-registration and poll-book software with a suite from 10x Solutions, following a competitive RFP process in which the county’s incumbent vendor did not bid.

Why it matters: County election officials said the existing system experienced multiple outages in recent elections and that continuity of service and timely vendor support are critical for administering elections. The clerk’s office told the board that without a reliable vendor the county could face serious operational problems on election days.

Procurement and cost: The clerk recommended an award to 10x Solutions. The implementation and first-year total cited in board materials was about $414,005.80. The clerk’s office said some implementation costs — including $43,000 listed for implementation work in the vendor contract — and annual licensing (an $85,000 line in the vendor materials) are eligible to be covered by IVRS or other grants. The clerk’s office also said it expects to sell existing laptop poll books, which could recoup $40,000–$80,000, and savings from negotiated hardware purchases.

Discussion: Board members asked whether the incumbent vendor could provide a short extension; clerk staff said the incumbent already had a six-month extension and did not respond to the new RFP. Clerk staff and the chief deputy described a required transition and data-migration period of roughly 30–60 days, and warned that operating without a vendor past the contract end date would present legal and operational risks. The clerk’s office said it has already negotiated with vendors to lower the initial cost from higher market quotes.

Outcome: The board approved the award by voice vote; one board member asked to see the contract at the full board level and registered a “no” vote in the meeting before the clerk recorded the voice vote as passing.

What changes for voters: The clerk emphasized that ballots remain paper-based. The 10x product will introduce electronic poll books and signature-capture devices with the stated goal of reducing paper, speeding check-in and improving poll-worker tracking. Clerk staff said the system also includes an election-judge training and assignment tool.

Next steps: The clerk expects to finalize contract details and to schedule a transition so the new system is in place before the next major election. The board will see a budget amendment for the one-time costs on an upcoming agenda.","The Champaign County Board awarded a contract for voter-registration and poll-book software to 10x Solutions after the county’s incumbent vendor did not respond to the RFP. The one-time implementation cost is about $414,580; the clerk said several grant sources will cover significant portions of implementation and recurring licensing fees.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273050,"County budget director warns of structural deficit; fund balance could be drawn down without policy changes",1779,3693000,5472000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3005439-38c3e47aae54327597fb34f06a29342f&start=3693&end=5472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3005439-38c3e47aae54327597fb34f06a29342f/thumbnail_3693000.jpg","/articles/6273050/Champaign-County/Illinois/County-budget-director-warns-of-structural-deficit-fund-balance-could-be-drawn-down-without-policy-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273050-ee421444ee987a899df4c72cca1dd8ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068023&Signature=cFPU4eKp7C36BNZiUkRI1EGYFyUtt5Bw22YkorWihdLbA1~wjXRs63XiMFVUOrb3-rvh3-BJF9xqWaU4u2epVtkV4ptiKtb1QN~xZjznRXgGL7kUOkvRnKio69EXl0lLH8e7SYUpC0mYV~cuHYKKf3nD6Qc6WQ6tZuJxiADvwgDp2AbXedojqxWpIQ6b-1wbCEKUL2h8FZh8I8zew0Ks5-kbzGa1MitdfWmHZdQH0GBmj18Cmy-qKNOodc1~amlng-mA8hpxKcVTfEOCXblw~d~Sub88w3J-4eNH-z~8kgXvIgmb07qqz-2awvfgUnY85j90Tcc1qt3AFi8fioDgBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Champaign County’s budget director told the county board that the county faces a structural budget shortfall and that its reserves will shrink unless revenues increase or spending is reduced.

Travis Woodcock presented an unaudited overview of the county’s finances and a multi-year forecast. He said the county’s unreserved general-fund balance at the end of 2024 was about $13 million — roughly 26% of expenditures — above the county’s 16.7% policy minimum and near a recommended 25% target.

Woodcock and board members flagged a set of revenue risks: declines in personal-property replacement tax (PPRT) distributions after a state formula correction, possible federal or state policy changes affecting bonds and borrowing costs, and an economy that some forecasters see as likely to enter a recession over the next 6–24 months. He showed scenarios in which flat sales-tax receipts and one-time costs could push fund balances below policy targets by the late 2020s.

Highlights and numbers presented to the board:
- The county’s projected FY25 structural deficit was discussed publicly by board members at $2,145,113 (member comment on the deficit).
- Woodcock said expenditures were projected to grow at about 3% annually while revenues grow near 2% in baseline scenarios, leading to gradual erosion of reserves.
- A hypothetical 2.1 percentage-point increase in borrowing cost would raise annual interest on the jail bond by roughly $325,000, Woodcock said as an illustration.

Woodcock noted that one-time items in FY25 — out-of-county inmate housing, potential property-tax payouts related to pending hospital litigation, and software and capital needs — increase the near-term draw on reserves.

Board members asked about the role of current vacancies in moderating actual 2024 spending. The budget director said recent high vacancy-driven underspending has softened the near-term picture but cautioned budgets must be prepared on the assumption of full staffing; if staffing returns to normal levels the structural shortfall would grow.

Woodcock outlined next steps and a timeline: a seven-month forecast and budget process that will lead into FY26 budget decisions, aiming for a preliminary FY26 budget in the fall. Board members and the county executive discussed options including adjustments to services, seeking additional revenue measures and reexamining capital and staffing plans.

Ending: Board members described the forecast as a planning tool and emphasized that decisions to close any structural gap would require trade-offs between staffing, services and taxes; the board signaled it will prioritize deeper budget work in the coming months.","Budget director Travis Woodcock presented a multi-year forecast showing a projected FY25 structural deficit and erosion of reserves over coming years unless expenditures or revenues change; the forecast highlights risks from potential recession, PPRT reductions and higher borrowing costs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273055,"County board approves RFP to evaluate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts after months of task-force work",772,2332000,3104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3005439-38c3e47aae54327597fb34f06a29342f&start=2332&end=3104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3005439-38c3e47aae54327597fb34f06a29342f/thumbnail_2332000.jpg","/articles/6273055/Champaign-County/Illinois/County-board-approves-RFP-to-evaluate-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-efforts-after-months-of-task-force-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273055-30e5b3536c937505c1364d83d66e4e87/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068023&Signature=EgByRpCdpA4tmkc1o5oYjrNdjhV4p5txM0GKa7btYkuOuPCsQjpGGv00AdFyxS9z81vaUl3YSR5JA8gBHwPgLO1xQlmAVkP56wjFJE3kGsetcVoAyLRlDlyOWtrN1wLGpiyatVMS2f0DvwI-D69WneDr8H5iMxzg6Oqe26bZhj8d3FReZ-sBim0893wtJE0aPA7q6VRZBedUDRd-qWainGs5EiLHSgEPr53Ukj2LdBE9FhwbjQmYRT16xpavGKzxsLMRHTKVzW9dM4udPPqs5adxW9VoD2K0E4rIKGwqQtw9dSVt8Kjycv9HuIQlXB6-n0zeansUu92zaBp8fvi81A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Champaign County Board voted to release a request for proposals (RFP) to evaluate the county’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts and to propose implementation steps.

Why it matters: Board members said they want an outside analysis to move from written DEI policies to actionable implementation plans, including data on hiring, promotion and accessibility for members of underrepresented groups.

Discussion: Board members and task-force members described the RFP as a next step following roughly six months of volunteer and staff work. Supporters said the county lacks sufficient in-house expertise to assemble and implement a DEI plan and that a consultant would evaluate where the county is now and recommend steps to meet the board’s stated strategic goals on workforce diversity and inclusion.

Opponents questioned whether county personnel and existing state and federal civil-rights laws already require compliance, and they pressed for clarity on expected costs and whether the county could implement low-cost changes without an outside contractor. Board members said the RFP would provide a price range and a menu of recommendations, from lower-cost policy shifts to more resource-intensive actions.

Outcome: The motion to release the RFP passed by voice vote. One board member expressed opposition during debate; the board chair closed discussion and the motion was approved.

What the RFP will ask for: Board members and task-force representatives said they expect the consultant to perform data analysis of county hiring and promotion patterns, identify barriers to equal employment, evaluate accessibility of application processes and recommend a range of implementable options. The RFP is intended to be informational: the county will not be obligated to award a contract from responses.

Next steps: Staff will publish the solicitation and return to the board with responses and cost estimates for further action.","After months of task-force preparation and questions on scope and cost, the Champaign County Board voted to release a request for proposals to assess equal employment opportunity and affirmative-action practice and recommend implementation steps.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273060,"County-funded Rosecrans reentry program reports 27 admissions, highlights housing as top barrier",1411,914000,2325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3005439-38c3e47aae54327597fb34f06a29342f&start=914&end=2325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3005439-38c3e47aae54327597fb34f06a29342f/thumbnail_914000.jpg","/articles/6273060/Champaign-County/Illinois/County-funded-Rosecrans-reentry-program-reports-27-admissions-highlights-housing-as-top-barrier","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273060-a61f9d096ed8d7f5b113b68418ea7389/orig.mp4?Expires=1771068023&Signature=azwfBuVoB3NQS1l980C-O-70ztUAbHN6ttASmSsVuDKlyv0gf0cNPmE4mdLkFLGfXUZkmq4e9r~PsaC64QcNT4ztxgWcQJHMzr-JE~-VMRrWvtG1KKjlPOAaPr9WtLNVpjCYJDNrma3Hho1RbSuNu~xSW1etXgIV4XGlchg3GzQAtqd~RIEZDuHroK~R6q9x9cbHt-ZOVQ6X9zL8E-6jSZZMwdQF4VRUQrg~ubrSYjPAzisqP4JxT2D9kbtasnVYAmnyp8n1PoCMsIIot4CRrKnBourSN9GQfTALVtDoB~waJLwGZlXVSW8-IJ0Aivi0exwU9zDc3t2BPXwsoxy3dQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rosecrans staff gave the Champaign County Board an update on the county-funded reentry program, reporting 27 admissions and 26 discharges under a new monthly reporting system that began Jan. 24.

The presentation, given by Dave Keller of Rosecrans during the Justice & Social Services Committee portion of the April meeting, summarized services the program provides — housing navigation, benefits enrollment, employment assistance, transportation help, medical and behavioral-health linkages, and help obtaining IDs and birth certificates.

Why it matters: The reentry program is intended to reduce recidivism and support people returning from jail or prison. Program staff said housing availability and affordability, landlord discrimination, lack of transportation and limited internet access make successful reentry difficult.

Keller told the board that of 26 discharges recorded in the reporting period, seven met the program’s criteria for “successful” discharge, 14 left against medical advice, three were reincarcerated, one moved out of the county and one was not recommended for services. He said the program’s calculated recidivism rate for the period was 10.6 percent.

Keller said Rosecrans offers telehealth psychiatry, group therapies (moral recognition therapy and anger management), and medication-assisted recovery and treatment (MAT/MAR). He said the program has in-house psychiatry for clients who come to the Walnut office and receive virtual provider visits.

Board members pressed on caseload and recruitment. Committee chair Rogers and several board members discussed staff turnover at Rosecrans: Keller acknowledged multiple manager departures over roughly 15 months and said turnover hindered engagement and continuity.

Funding and partnerships: Keller said some services are funded or supported by the county mental health board and by partnering agencies, and that the program coordinates with First Followers (a peer-support organization) and local workforce agencies. He described efforts to issue Chromebooks to participants and to use community partners to improve employment placement.

On outcomes, Keller highlighted a success story: a participant who obtained a commercial driver’s license through a local program, secured work and improved housing. He also described a reentry resource fair that drew roughly 40 attendees, 17 vendors and four sponsors.

Keller and board members acknowledged challenges: stigma toward behavioral health services, “cold handoffs” between correctional facilities and reentry staff, and difficulty maintaining contact with participants after release. Committee members said the county is considering whether to alter contract structures or divert some funds to other local providers if engagement remains low.

The presentation included discussion about the distinction between people who meet medical-necessity criteria for clinical services and those who are best served by case-management or peer-support programs; Keller said Rosecrans can provide both clinical and criminal-justice–linked case management.

Ending: Committee members asked Keller to return with updated monthly reports; Keller said March statistics would be distributed soon.","Rosecrans presented an annual update to the Champaign County Board’s Justice & Social Services Committee, reporting 27 admissions and 26 discharges under a revised reporting system and identifying housing, transportation and ID access as the program’s primary barriers.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Champaign County Board action summary from April meeting

County approves new voter-registration and poll-book vendor; clerk says grants will cover much of recurring cost

County budget director warns of structural deficit; fund balance could be drawn down without policy changes

County board approves RFP to evaluate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts after months of task-force work

County-funded Rosecrans reentry program reports 27 admissions, highlights housing as top barrier