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Scott said the meetings with the senators were part of larger sessions (he estimated roughly 120 attendees) where senators took questions from the group. Member Duncan called the trip “a rewarding experience” and said she was glad to represent the county.

The delegation also raised the county’s federal lobbying relationship. Scott and Sarah briefed the board on changes at the county’s federal contractor: former Rep. Davis, who had been the principal assigned to the account, left the firm to lead the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s government affairs division. The firm reassigned the county to a new partner, Jessica Monahan, who Scott said has prior experience at the National Association of Counties and counts other county governments among her clients. Scott said Monahan will be supported by two additional staff members assigned to the account.

Scott and Sarah said the county maintains regular communications with both state and federal lobbyists. Sarah noted that Anderson Legislative Consulting Services is the county’s state lobbyist contractor and that the county typically receives end-of-session reports and a late-fall briefing for state priorities; federal lobbyists brief the county when the county is preparing a federal legislative program and while in Washington during the NACO legislative conference. Sarah said recurring calls and weekly federal update publications from the firm are part of ongoing engagement.

Some board members questioned whether turnover had reduced the firm’s effectiveness. Paul asked how often the board hears from lobbyists and whether turnover had caused lost ground; Scott said he was concerned when he learned of departures but that the current team had not “missed a beat” and had relationships with members of Congress on both sides. Board member Danny asked for a list of direct funding outcomes attributable to the firm; Scott said staff would prepare that list.

No formal action was taken. The discussion focused on trip takeaways, continuity of lobbying services, and a request for a future summary of lobbying outcomes and direct impacts for the county.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Peoria County Finance Audit and Legislative Affairs Committee 9/23/2025","oneSentenceSummary","County officials who traveled to Washington reported meetings with federal lawmakers and said their federal lobbying firm experienced turnover; the firm reassigned the county to a new partner, Jessica Monahan, and board members asked for a report on lobbying results and return on investment.","taxTitle","Peoria County, Illinois","taxId",2551,"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},5976104,"Board approves $800,000 additional appropriation for township motor fuel tax fund",97,533000,630000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5817454-a517dcb2f9d5075891f4b52352661e5a&start=533&end=630","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5817454-a517dcb2f9d5075891f4b52352661e5a/thumbnail_533000.jpg","/articles/5976104/Peoria-County/Illinois/Board-approves-800000-additional-appropriation-for-township-motor-fuel-tax-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976104-b73ec6929bec4f640491644b3f88c2d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775378251&Signature=AxC4Syl8k0KM4gp9swBURYXn1dLqbaoE3Gkrz1VV5eUXIBpKiF30gKvcY~Rwgqm~3zB8VEwP9rq8msn3ePuC2ZT6UhSZHx5pZWpTXHn294x63NYWeiLgz-1aVWPBiU6rJo~HOr3LVamr5XN3hInTmHBXh8eH3NyokmpxzHEUtW5WLz-U3dOuzzzdJ4GmSPqHog6r8NSRSJx1Z1EK8b4CuCjwHLm4ASgrUp1ZcbXwTjuXhrkYdHLUXWTUBVdGak2xGrXGr54MQuX18jS5zFsG4St-rNa9r~V1qzz5aRBt0hWdPgscsmmNjwBSDKIJUrW~2pmtiMLe0okwtpYAeROemg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peoria County Board approved an $800,000 additional appropriation into the FY2025 township motor fuel tax fund to cover additional township road projects, using available fund balance. The chair put the resolution on the floor; a motion was moved by Linda and seconded by Jennifer. Amy, speaking during the resolution, explained that the county highway department administers the township motor fuel tax fund on behalf of road commissioners and that the road commissioners had requested more funds than the county anticipated when last year’s budget was prepared.

Amy said the appropriation comes from the fund balance and that funds are available to cover the additional projects. The motion was put to a vote and passed.

There was no recorded roll-call tally in the meeting transcript; the packet note indicated the item had passed unanimously out of the infrastructure committee the prior day. The appropriation was described as an allocation from fund balance to pay for additional township road work identified by road commissioners; no additional conditions, amendments, or implementation directions were recorded in the meeting minutes.","The Peoria County Board approved an $800,000 additional appropriation into the FY2025 township motor fuel tax fund from fund balance to cover township road projects, after staff said funds were available in the fund balance.",{"_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},5976107,"Peoria County financial update: July fund balances steady; budget book to be released Sept. 30",349,98000,447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5817454-a517dcb2f9d5075891f4b52352661e5a&start=98&end=447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5817454-a517dcb2f9d5075891f4b52352661e5a/thumbnail_98000.jpg","/articles/5976107/Peoria-County/Illinois/Peoria-County-financial-update-July-fund-balances-steady-budget-book-to-be-released-Sept-30","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976107-828501a4c82bbb9137f7debc9f1925e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775378251&Signature=Yvn5~6BS0lMLkzixtPQAQGztiHaGCZBAnMIHZnGm5xM3TvtDp9d0Pu2m3L1wOX8K5LtYWq1EI3CnXdon5ZDnWrG3O8El89yL0RVQZsO5sFvHGOr82fqEFEbSl1z-Sc-m78TeN5Erj6ESUSPASeReBbXpfARKe2SyTz-iKzgqaEq4uTv05H6DHvpAxofhkMw~3VuTx2D-6nmT1B8zDFLyS567FEqm2Z16vzpSo9GlGBWnEYblXePBuzzenGnX2MxLya9bbWrn~rH7kjkAhjDjqqZ-NV15at-mepq4xk2TnEqszYsAA7u2~sOGmwglHA8mKT~WQYfOnrDCpkljNv6C8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff reported that Peoria County’s July month-end finances are generally on track and said the recommended budget book will be released Tuesday, Sept. 30. Heather, a county staff member who presented the monthly report, told the board that revenues overall and the general fund are tracking to plan but that year-to-date expenses currently exceed revenues because some larger payments (for example, debt service) occur later in the fiscal year. Heather said personnel spending is at 52% of budget versus an expected 58% through July, attributing the difference largely to vacancies.

The July ending fund balance for all funds was reported as $153,000,000. Heather said the general fund balance figures in the packet varied in phrasing but cited $31.5 million “including PCAPS” and referenced a $33,800,000 general fund balance figure in the same discussion. She also reported Public Product Replacement Tax (PPRT) receipts of $4,300,000 to date and an anticipated roughly $1,200,000 remaining in two distributions (October and December), noting that PPRT is a volatile revenue source and the shortfall was considered in the FY2026 budget planning.

On the long-term care service fund, Heather reported a July fund balance of $3,600,000 and interest earned to date of just over $68,000, and said the fund remains on track to meet board goals. Heather also noted that several capital projects have been completed this year but that final payments and formal closeouts can take a couple of months after physical completion.

County Administrator Sarah explained the timing and workflow for the recommended budget. She said the board members will receive the recommended budget before it is posted online; any changes between department requests and the recommended budget are worked through in conversations between staff and department heads up until the book is finalized and printed. Sarah reviewed the amendment process under the county board’s rules of order: committees may amend the recommended budget; executive committee and the full committee will meet jointly to endorse, reverse, or alter committee amendments; and board members who wish to file a floor amendment on the appropriation and levy ordinances must file notice by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday of the week the ordinances are considered with the committee chair (Miss Williams) or the administrator.

A member requested the budget book in both electronic and PDF formats; Sarah confirmed both will be published and that a hard copy will be available on request. Multiple board members thanked the budget team for meeting the release timeline.

The report and timeline were presented as information; no additional formal action was taken at this meeting.","County staff reported July month-end finances showing overall revenues on track, identified volatility in PPRT receipts, and confirmed the recommended budget book will be published Tuesday, Sept. 30, with amendment deadlines governed by county rules of order.","actionData","errors"]

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Peoria County delegation reports Washington trip; staff addresses federal lobbying turnover

Board approves $800,000 additional appropriation for township motor fuel tax fund

Peoria County financial update: July fund balances steady; budget book to be released Sept. 30