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LaSalle County committee votes to apply for city permit to site backup generator; debate centers on size, location and legal risk
Summary
LaSalle County property committee authorized staff to apply to the city for a building permit to install a backup generator for the county complex and courthouse. Committee members discussed generator sizing (smaller unit vs. a 200 kW system), potential off-site siting, budget set‑asides and the likelihood of legal resistance from the city.
LaSalle County property committee members voted to seek a city building permit to install a backup generator for the county complex and courthouse, after an extended discussion about the generator’s size, siting and legal exposure.
Committee members authorized staff to begin the permit process at a meeting where counsel and county staff described legal precedents, technical constraints and budget options. Megan said during the meeting, "I need a motion to authorize, to move forward with the meeting of permit from the city, Mike, and Joe. All in favor?" The motion carried.
The discussion centered on two capacity options: a smaller generator that might fit inside an existing utility room and a full 200 kilowatt (kW) generator to power the entire complex. A staff member summarized legal guidance, saying, "The…
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