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LaSalle County committee presses ahead on downtown courthouse generator amid city and historic‑commission objections
Summary
LaSalle County officials discussed a proposed backup generator for the downtown courthouse, including historic‑commission objections from the City of Ottawa, long vendor lead times, and whether to order equipment before permits are resolved; the committee agreed to continue coordination and seek permit drawings before final action.
LaSalle County committee members spent the bulk of their May 8 meeting debating plans for a backup generator at the downtown courthouse, amid ongoing review by the City of Ottawa and a prior adverse recommendation from the city’s historic commission.
Kurt Rimley of BCA Architects told the committee the county has been proceeding cooperatively with Ottawa and that the project will require a building and electrical permit in addition to any historic‑commission review. “I don't believe this the city of Ottawa or any other municipality could stop the county from doing county business uh through zoning,” Rimley said, but added that cooperation with the city is important as applications, costs and available…
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