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The chair asked for unanimous consent to approve the March 20 minutes; the minutes were approved after no objection was voiced. Later, Miss Lewis asked for unanimous consent to place the reports on file; hearing no objection, the reports were placed on file.

The committee then moved to adjourn, the motion carried and the meeting ended.

Ending: No ordinances, resolutions, contracts or other formal legislative items were taken up or voted on during the meeting; the items discussed were reports and briefings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","KC Public Service Committee April 17 2025","oneSentenceSummary","By unanimous consent the committee approved the March 20, 2025 minutes, placed departments' reports on file and then adjourned. No votes on ordinances or resolutions were recorded.","taxTitle","Kane County, Illinois","taxId",12845,"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},6270069,"Veterans Assistance Commission reports $2.7 million in benefits and upcoming resource fairs",297,3358000,3655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3039642-7eea7db18fd2eba4832ceb5ea8044070&start=3358&end=3655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3039642-7eea7db18fd2eba4832ceb5ea8044070/thumbnail_3358000.jpg","/articles/6270069/Kane-County/Illinois/Veterans-Assistance-Commission-reports-27-million-in-benefits-and-upcoming-resource-fairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270069-2463b871157dcd388f4473f44eb5bac6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770952950&Signature=gfBxBi2yM6JLDcu5BxsVvIs8eU9gNxYPQCxpIn~ro~8~ICyKSRrgCpulmbzBhuvaGkYioKfB7f1B3N~6-rZPpX4QSp1MGrhtszCpVYSWNahPfj0hXPNw1UeFSrNjsYTfevaIZQz0YjcnxKYcXMeVb2CT9ajvT9Yq4awyX1bWtOKviGtngWN52iJwNmwgKBesxjh0qnD7PeCAIqZ~zO7JWYxmiCYMFk04GyXJqJw4fTk5sOLoUS4YdlVrNCrSH6zGItB5ARGFCUIA9qt-sj-IgEkn1bZqdSaLE54C8GMJlYYGGLZYaK-2nq35GCbEmzxlBE2oL8HeJTrOrY5kF7OtJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Veterans Assistance Commission reported to the Public Service Committee that it has secured more than $2,700,000 in new benefit dollars for Kane County veterans and has submitted roughly 250 benefits applications so far this fiscal year.

\"We've brought in over $2,700,000 in new benefits dollars directly in veterans pockets here in Kane County,\" the commission's representative said, noting steady application activity and community outreach plans.

Why it matters: The commission cited two upcoming events to connect veterans with services: a senior fair at Elgin Community College on April 25 and a veterans resource fair at the Batavia VFW on May 2. The commission said about 50 resources and more than 250 veterans participated in last year's fair.

The commission also noted outreach regarding the national 988 crisis line for veterans: dialing 988 then pressing 1 connects to the Veterans Crisis Line, managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ending: The commission asked committee members to help spread information on the resource events and said materials and flyers are posted on county social media.","The Veterans Assistance Commission reported bringing more than $2.7 million in new benefit dollars to veterans in Kane County and announced upcoming outreach events including a senior fair and a veterans resource fair at the Batavia VFW on May 2.",{"_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},6270076,"County clerk reports surge in passports and record consolidated-election turnout; Save Act not yet law",2192,2458000,4650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3039642-7eea7db18fd2eba4832ceb5ea8044070&start=2458&end=4650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3039642-7eea7db18fd2eba4832ceb5ea8044070/thumbnail_2458000.jpg","/articles/6270076/Kane-County/Illinois/County-clerk-reports-surge-in-passports-and-record-consolidated-election-turnout-Save-Act-not-yet-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270076-d63832b5496b9357b7ee56ff6587d968/orig.mp4?Expires=1770952950&Signature=mlmEpYFOYzWfHUljU~6qjZhcv5PNtGxRKF8ubKmmRXTJkWu~u90oWjS~ZRUQHLscKNxM~--u0w6DbJCJdTNC2fTd9vkeFxB5-w1dsnYRil3is1trrzxhARF6ynZowLCmd1ugHt7Hh5qfyFv9AviS1dN4qnD7B5bMr6ovUrMdxP9nAAhb9iJs5M2SE-YLTDRwZhAz6Qk31LgWho3Y73VTewTbedcz6pyFpuEkmVRUq0cmXGs9jkMAWNxYzrKlIWcyA79VkiTm7TQSMiTUpNt8WmlUAXLT0cW2~u2g2x207upzpUbS4AtIncHbdpMSx5rY1loZT-Kjq0~DeEtc~tk-Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The county clerk reported to the Public Service Committee on April 17 that passport demand has climbed sharply and that consolidated-election turnout set recent records.

\"We're past that in the first 4 months of the year already,\" the county clerk said of passport-fee revenue, noting the office's first-quarter passport totals already exceeded prior single-year highs and that the passport service is a growing revenue source separate from property taxes.

Why it matters: The clerk's office said higher passport volume and increased requests for birth records have raised in-person traffic, and that Real ID requirements may drive additional demand. On elections, the clerk said the county set a record for total votes cast in a consolidated election going back to the 1980s and that turnout percentage was the highest since 2005. The office also reported a shift toward voting before Election Day: about 60% of ballots are now cast via early voting or vote by mail.

On pending legislation, the clerk said the Save Act had passed the state House but not the Senate and that the clerk's office will implement any new legal requirements once a bill becomes law. The clerk also discussed recent First Amendment auditor visits to county offices and said staff sought to reduce impact on residents receiving sensitive services.

Ending: The clerk said staff will continue to support elections and growing passport demand and will follow state law and the county's legal guidance as changes are enacted.","The county clerk reported a sharp increase in passport applications and record turnout in a recent consolidated election, explained rising use of early and vote-by-mail options, and said the Save Act had passed the House but not the Senate so offices will follow law when it becomes final.",{"_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},6270081,"Supervisor of assessments outlines deed mistakes, potential fraud and limits of public records",1254,1400000,2654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3039642-7eea7db18fd2eba4832ceb5ea8044070&start=1400&end=2654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3039642-7eea7db18fd2eba4832ceb5ea8044070/thumbnail_1400000.jpg","/articles/6270081/Kane-County/Illinois/Supervisor-of-assessments-outlines-deed-mistakes-potential-fraud-and-limits-of-public-records","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270081-d5661684f239e80a10a40e7bce812675/orig.mp4?Expires=1770952950&Signature=TkIKggelbHwkekJItHCq455vNMtBbozCePLiG-Pw~-V6R5qk6Lmz3DSTRvu~eykjADLdndKt8u58dwpqJUJEmGJctEzaiU6zgUH5K9DXhZYKhyL76KQUYMCEJf872VdcImKHi2ebhnS-XonRktXTvrj9Ac8bGFgQQ0I8aAeU2GjEYfwwL7QruN3oAU2ZCsSBI~RF5VVwyHfEr7tV6pBdSUtMMgZNQHzRd6jmM~uVxm88~Hj~skozChkiXR4bXcDRVjRewLZr339wtK4MeoiQfFrT4-p6heZnazD4GrIMYB2czBeNZr472YzVJ4PFW1c1P66t-YCLhXeTW1FueSQoog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mark Armstrong, Kane County supervisor of assessments, told the Public Service Committee that his office reviews tens of thousands of deeds each year and identified specific categories of deed problems that can create downstream title and tax-notice issues.

\"The deeds that most often come in are warranty trustee and special warranty deed,\" Armstrong said, explaining the range of instruments his office processes and why the legal description — not an address or parcel number — determines which property is affected.

Why it matters: Armstrong said bad or incomplete legal descriptions can cause tax bills to go to the wrong party, create duplicate parcels or allow tax buyers to acquire property after tax sale even when an original owner remains in possession. He described examples the office found last year: 13,805 deeds processed overall and 532 with identifiable problems, 36 deeds so incomplete at recording they could not identify the parcel, and cases where subsequent deeds left out unit numbers or used incorrect lot identifiers.

Armstrong described the office's checks — comparing grantor chains, verifying trustee authority, and confirming successor status — and gave an example of a homeowner who received a homestead exemption but was later found to be a Florida resident and faced potential repayment and penalties under Florida rules. He said the supervisor's office must keep mailing-address lists used by treasurer and clerk offices and that state statute Section 9-35 requires certain record-keeping duties.

Armstrong also said the office considered commercial deed-processing software used by other jurisdictions; such software cut turnaround time in a comparative locality but carried a significant cost.

Ending: Armstrong said the office aims to process routine deed issues within 30 days when possible and asked the committee to consider whether budget resources should be allocated to technology that would reduce turnaround time and error risk.","Supervisor Mark Armstrong told the committee that the assessor's office reviews deeds year-round, identified problematic legal descriptions and instances that can lead to tax-sale title transfers, and explained the office's responsibilities under state law.",{"_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},6270086,"Kane County treasurer details tax-bill verification, staff disruption after First Amendment audit and investment pressures",949,449000,1398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3039642-7eea7db18fd2eba4832ceb5ea8044070&start=449&end=1398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3039642-7eea7db18fd2eba4832ceb5ea8044070/thumbnail_449000.jpg","/articles/6270086/Kane-County/Illinois/Kane-County-treasurer-details-tax-bill-verification-staff-disruption-after-First-Amendment-audit-and-investment-pressures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270086-23a426b77ea998c6e364156e6c60c162/orig.mp4?Expires=1770952950&Signature=W1zNCWCp~85GBb2PpD0gVBec3NZPTPWEoSlZxJIq7c3w1oFVAKi1CmMa1oK0C9qEhLUZkm7W8GOcShKqck4pYvOL0KfB6n0JmLaqMdpSPd2Sq6YVw9rujv22q9Gx3LewOnVA8O8sARcnZanger0mFoSeJhn3gH10H-bHEw~2MjVWk~edKQ~5-T5OuU53HHMirBRVrNPk1xES3iCQg3dqByMEJe-emvqh513g0fGxPiBpPDvfOb~X8H-~oBEmFZyjYSZHnS6BgSa2P0kmpCVikShIe2pVGElRGJE4ffBNpotoIvE0JFGCLLkmADmMBureUFdHSRvDMOXWoeRsVyAuBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Christopher J. Lawson, Kane County treasurer, told the Public Service Committee on April 17 that the county is in the final testing stage of preparing tax bills for roughly 200,000 parcels and is taking extra precautions to avoid printing errors.

\"It's about printing accurate tax bills, to those, 200,000 taxpayers,\" Lawson said, describing extensive cross-checks among the treasurer, county clerk and supervisor of assessments and the use of sample bills from the printer and from DevNet to confirm accuracy. He said the clerk's office provided 63 sample tax bills that covered the 16 townships and special service areas for comparison.

Why it matters: Errors on any field can produce incorrect bills and trigger costly corrections to hundreds of taxpayers. Lawson said staff are running comprehensive verification steps before sending bills to the printer.

Lawson also described a disruptive visit by a person identifying as a First Amendment auditor to Building A on April 16 that interrupted public-facing office work. He said sheriff deputies and a sergeant responded, and staff lost productive time while the incident was handled. \"I put in a couple of calls this morning ... my staff is disoriented now by that experience. We lost a whole half day's work,\" Lawson said, adding that one employee later took a sick day.

On investments, Lawson summarized changes to the county's investment management approach and the effect of lower cash balances on interest income. He said the county replaced a broker-based suitability standard with a fiduciary standard and engaged professional managers. He reported that county cash savings are down by about $21 million from a year earlier and that lower cash balances and the shift in interest rates have reduced interest income available to the budget. \"We are about $21,000,000 less in the savings accounts than a year ago at this time,\" Lawson said.

Committee members asked whether the county can move from mailed tax bills to emailed notices. Lawson and other officials said a property tax code provision allows emailed notices only if the county board adopts an email-provision policy and each taxpayer provides a written opt-in; he added that no Illinois county has adopted the practice because the opt-in and administrative steps make it cumbersome.

The committee did not take action on policy changes; Lawson said the treasurer and other offices will follow guidance from the state's attorney on security and notice procedures.

Ending: Lawson said staff will continue the verification and that the treasurer will provide a fuller investment update at the finance committee next week.","Treasurer Christopher J. Lawson told the Public Service Committee the county is testing accuracy on nearly 200,000 tax bills before printing, described a disruptive First Amendment auditor visit that cost staff time, and outlined investment changes and a drop in savings balances that reduced interest income.","actionData","errors"]

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