FOIA Postings
FOIA Postings
Administration Building Maintenance Department
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MAINTENANCE DEPTARTMENT
Purpose / About:
Repairs and Maintenance to Grundy County Facilities
Location:
Grundy County Administration Building
1320 Union St.
Morris, IL 60450
Contacts:
Tony Arnold
1320 Union St. Room M-03
Morris, Illinois 60450
foiamaint@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MAINTENANCE DEPTARTMENT
Purpose / About:
Repairs and Maintenance to Grundy County Facilities
Location:
Grundy County Administration Building
1320 Union St.
Morris, IL 60450
Contacts:
Tony Arnold
1320 Union St. Room M-03
Morris, Illinois 60450
foiamaint@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
- 2 full-time
- 1 part-time
- Place requests for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit requests to Tony Arnold, at the address provided on this page.
- Fee $30.00 Check or Money Orders only payable to Grundy County Treasurer
Freedom of Information Request for Animal Control
GRUNDY COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE
Purpose / About:
Maintain records of rabies vaccinations, animal owner registration, and bite investigations. Maintains records of animal histories, incident reports, adoptions, owner pickups, and euthanasia. All records of the animals entering the animal control facility until they leave. Keep all records of patrolling and animal apprehension for each of the municipalities that contract with us.
Daily reporting of income brought into the facility through fee charged to owners picking up their animals, rabies tags, adopting, patrolling, pet population fees, and money given for donation
Duties of the Office:
310 E Dupont Road, Morris, Illinois 60450
Contacts:
Melissa Lewis
Director Animal Control
310 E Dupont Road
Morris, Illinois 60450
Fax (815)942-5265
Shea Gavin
Senior Animal Control Officer
310 E Dupont Road
Morris, Illinois 60450
Fax (815)942-5265
foiaac@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
GRUNDY COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE
Purpose / About:
Maintain records of rabies vaccinations, animal owner registration, and bite investigations. Maintains records of animal histories, incident reports, adoptions, owner pickups, and euthanasia. All records of the animals entering the animal control facility until they leave. Keep all records of patrolling and animal apprehension for each of the municipalities that contract with us.
Daily reporting of income brought into the facility through fee charged to owners picking up their animals, rabies tags, adopting, patrolling, pet population fees, and money given for donation
Duties of the Office:
- Prevent and control rabies through bite investigations and rabies registrations.
- Enforce state and county animal control laws.
- Operate a shelter for stray and owner-relinquished cats and dogs
- Adopt unwanted animals to responsible homes
- Rescue animals that are lost, sick, injured or in danger.
- Has Contracts with municipalities for patrolling city/Villages in Grundy County.
- Provide public education programs for adults and children.
310 E Dupont Road, Morris, Illinois 60450
Contacts:
Melissa Lewis
Director Animal Control
310 E Dupont Road
Morris, Illinois 60450
Fax (815)942-5265
Shea Gavin
Senior Animal Control Officer
310 E Dupont Road
Morris, Illinois 60450
Fax (815)942-5265
foiaac@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
- 4 full time employees
- 1 part-time employees
- Grundy County Board
- Animal Control/Highway/Transit
- Place requests for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the document requested.
- Submit request to Grundy County Director Animal Control , Melissa Lewis at the above address.
Freedom of Information Request for Board Of Review
BOARD OF REVIEW
Purpose / About:
To review the valuation on all real property within Grundy County for the purpose of real estate taxation. The Board is to assess omitted property, make and mail recommendations on non-homestead exemptions to the Department of Revenue for approval, hear complaints and make changes on any property when deemed necessary and equalize the assessments if needed. The Board is to mail notices and publish those assessments that they have changed. The minutes and records of their action are maintained by their Clerk, the Supervisor of Assessments.
The Board is comprised of three (3) members appointed by the County Board after successfully passing an examination conducted by the Department of Revenue.
Duties of the Office:
Grundy County Courthouse
Contacts:
Deb Ritke
Grundy County Board of Review
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington St., Room 1
Morris, IL 60450
Main Voice: 1-815-941-3269
FAX: 1-815-941-2126
foiaassessor@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
The above fees are in accordance with:
BOARD OF REVIEW
Purpose / About:
To review the valuation on all real property within Grundy County for the purpose of real estate taxation. The Board is to assess omitted property, make and mail recommendations on non-homestead exemptions to the Department of Revenue for approval, hear complaints and make changes on any property when deemed necessary and equalize the assessments if needed. The Board is to mail notices and publish those assessments that they have changed. The minutes and records of their action are maintained by their Clerk, the Supervisor of Assessments.
The Board is comprised of three (3) members appointed by the County Board after successfully passing an examination conducted by the Department of Revenue.
Duties of the Office:
- Assess omitted property
- Act on non-homestead exemptions
- Hear and act on complaints
- Change assessments on their own motion
- Equalize assessments
- Mail equalization reports to the Department of Revenue
- Deliver assessment rolls to the Grundy County Clerk
Grundy County Courthouse
Contacts:
Deb Ritke
Grundy County Board of Review
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington St., Room 1
Morris, IL 60450
Main Voice: 1-815-941-3269
FAX: 1-815-941-2126
foiaassessor@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
- Illinois Department of Revenue
- Supervisor of Assessments
- Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
- Grundy County Board
- All Taxing Districts within the County
- Place requests for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit requests to Grundy County Supervisor of Assessments, Deb Ritke at the above address.
- 35 cents per page of legal size or smaller and $1 for each larger paper.
The above fees are in accordance with:
- Section 9-20 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/9-20)
- Section 14-30 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/14-30)
Freedom of Information Request for Coroner
GRUNDY COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the Grundy County Coroner Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
The Grundy County Coroner’s Office is responsible for investigating all unnatural or suspicious deaths. All deaths in Grundy County are reported to this office and are screened for any further investigation. All cremation permits and autopsies and inquests are conducted through this office. Besides the Coroner the office has one full time administrative deputy and two part-time deputies as well as two contractual deputies. We are located in the Grundy County Administration Center at the address stated herein.
Contacts:
Christina Hintze-Symoniak
Chief Deputy Coroner
1320 Union Street
Morris, IL 60450
Fax: 815-941-3355
foiacoroner@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
GRUNDY COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the Grundy County Coroner Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
The Grundy County Coroner’s Office is responsible for investigating all unnatural or suspicious deaths. All deaths in Grundy County are reported to this office and are screened for any further investigation. All cremation permits and autopsies and inquests are conducted through this office. Besides the Coroner the office has one full time administrative deputy and two part-time deputies as well as two contractual deputies. We are located in the Grundy County Administration Center at the address stated herein.
Contacts:
Christina Hintze-Symoniak
Chief Deputy Coroner
1320 Union Street
Morris, IL 60450
Fax: 815-941-3355
foiacoroner@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
- Grundy County Board
- Place requests for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit requests to the Grundy County Chief Deputy Coroner, Christina Hintze–Symoniak, at the address stated above.
Freedom of Information Request for County Clerk and Recorder
GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE
Purpose / About:
Maintain records of all births, deaths and marriages occurring within the County. Administer all elections held within the County and any related areas that pertain to voting. To file all budgets and tax levies for taxing districts and extend their taxes accordingly. Serve as Clerk to the County Board and maintain records of all their meetings. Keep records of individuals doing business in the county, notary public commissions and sell dog tags.
Keep land records for all property located in Grundy County. Record all Federal, State and Mechanic’s liens; judgments and lis pendens notices. Record discharge papers for veterans. Record foreign birth and marriage certificates. Land records include all types of deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases; probate notices; plats and covenants; surveys and monument records; easements; right-of-ways; annexations; etc. All data is entered in such a way as to make it easier for the public to access the information. The office has 9 full time employees and 2 part time emplyees.
Duties of the Office:
Kay Olson
Carrie Hall
Janet Struck
Grundy County Clerk & Recorder
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington Street Rooms 10, 11, 12
PO Box 675
Morris IL 60450-0675
Fax: 815-942-2222
foiacoclerk@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE
Purpose / About:
Maintain records of all births, deaths and marriages occurring within the County. Administer all elections held within the County and any related areas that pertain to voting. To file all budgets and tax levies for taxing districts and extend their taxes accordingly. Serve as Clerk to the County Board and maintain records of all their meetings. Keep records of individuals doing business in the county, notary public commissions and sell dog tags.
Keep land records for all property located in Grundy County. Record all Federal, State and Mechanic’s liens; judgments and lis pendens notices. Record discharge papers for veterans. Record foreign birth and marriage certificates. Land records include all types of deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases; probate notices; plats and covenants; surveys and monument records; easements; right-of-ways; annexations; etc. All data is entered in such a way as to make it easier for the public to access the information. The office has 9 full time employees and 2 part time emplyees.
Duties of the Office:
- County Clerk’s Division
- Vital Records (record birth, marriage and deaths)
- Election Administration
- Voter Registration/Election
- Campaign Disclosure
- Ethics Statements
- Tax Levies/Extensions
- Delinquent Taxes
- County Board Records
- Business Registration
- Notary Public Commission
- Dog Tags
- Issue Marriage Licenses
- County Recorder’s Division
- Deed Instrument
- Mortgage Instrument (rel, A/M, rents)
- Corporation Instrument
- Judgments
- Military
- Lis Pendens
- Miscellaneous Instruments
- Plats/Survey/Monument Records
- Liens (state, federal, mechanics, etc)
Kay Olson
Carrie Hall
Janet Struck
Grundy County Clerk & Recorder
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington Street Rooms 10, 11, 12
PO Box 675
Morris IL 60450-0675
Fax: 815-942-2222
foiacoclerk@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
- Grundy County Board
- Electoral Board
- Place requests for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit request to Grundy County Clerk & Recorder, Kay Olson.
- $0.15 per page after first 50 pages
Freedom of Information Request for Emergency Management Office – EMA
GRUNDY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the EMA Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency conducts mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery operations for emergency/disaster situations. The agency’s mission is to ensure that governmental services continue throughout a disaster event.
This office keeps documents related to potential hazards, plans, and related documents, climatic records and safety information.
Location:
1320 Union St. Room E-01
Morris, IL 60450-2426
Contacts:
foiaema@grundycountyil.gov
foialepc@grundycountyil.gov
Procedure for Making Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests:
GRUNDY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the EMA Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency conducts mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery operations for emergency/disaster situations. The agency’s mission is to ensure that governmental services continue throughout a disaster event.
This office keeps documents related to potential hazards, plans, and related documents, climatic records and safety information.
Location:
1320 Union St. Room E-01
Morris, IL 60450-2426
Contacts:
foiaema@grundycountyil.gov
foialepc@grundycountyil.gov
Procedure for Making Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests:
- Submit a written request for specific information providing as much detail about the information as possible. Include a telephone number to expedite the process if there are any questions on our end.
- For EMA FOIA requests please submit by e-mailing the EMA Director (above)
- For LEPC FOIA requests please submit by e-mailing the EMA Director (above)
Freedom of Information Request for GIS
GRUNDY COUNTY GIS DEPARTMENT
Purpose / About:
GIS projects,mapping and data sharing are also managed the Director and a GIS Analyst. Other technologic assistance is provided as additional goals are set by the County Board and Technology committee.
Department Organization:
The GIS Staff reports to the GIS Director. The Grundy County Board GIS Committee provides oversight with the assistance of the Grundy County Administrator.
Block Diagram:
GIS Department Head
GIS Staff
Contacts:
Dave Ostrander
Director of GIS
Grundy County Administration Building
1320 Union Street
Morris IL 60450
foiagis@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
GRUNDY COUNTY GIS DEPARTMENT
Purpose / About:
GIS projects,mapping and data sharing are also managed the Director and a GIS Analyst. Other technologic assistance is provided as additional goals are set by the County Board and Technology committee.
Department Organization:
The GIS Staff reports to the GIS Director. The Grundy County Board GIS Committee provides oversight with the assistance of the Grundy County Administrator.
Block Diagram:
GIS Department Head
GIS Staff
Contacts:
Dave Ostrander
Director of GIS
Grundy County Administration Building
1320 Union Street
Morris IL 60450
foiagis@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
- Director
- (1) Part Time Staff Person
- Periodically projects are resourced with temporary or seasonal intern positions as those projects are funded and scheduled.
- Grundy County Board
- GIS Committee
- Place requests in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit request to the Director of GIS, Dave Ostrander
- $0.15 per page after first 50 pages of black and white paper.
- Copies on letter or legal paper, fees for the actual cost of color or abnormal sized copies may be charged.
Freedom of Information Request for Highway Department
GRUNDY COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the Highway Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
The Grundy County Highway Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the 130 miles of roads and 39 bridges which form County Highway system. In addition, the department assists the 16 townships in the construction and maintenance of their 696 miles of roads and 142 bridges. The maintenance crew plows snow, patch roads, clean ditches, haul shoulder stone, trim trees, and install culverts as part of the ongoing maintenance operation.
Contacts:
Grundy County Highway Department
245 N. Illinois Route 47
Morris, Illinois, 60450
Phone: 815-942-0363
Fax: 815-942-4290
highway@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
GRUNDY COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the Highway Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
The Grundy County Highway Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the 130 miles of roads and 39 bridges which form County Highway system. In addition, the department assists the 16 townships in the construction and maintenance of their 696 miles of roads and 142 bridges. The maintenance crew plows snow, patch roads, clean ditches, haul shoulder stone, trim trees, and install culverts as part of the ongoing maintenance operation.
Contacts:
Grundy County Highway Department
245 N. Illinois Route 47
Morris, Illinois, 60450
Phone: 815-942-0363
Fax: 815-942-4290
highway@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
- 1 – County Engineer
- 1 – Office Manager
- 2 – Senior Engineering Technicians
- 1 – Maintenance Foreman
- 6 – Maintainers
- County Board
- Grundy County Highway Committee
- Please send a letter to the above address and to the attention of Stephanie Janczak.
Freedom of Information Request for Human Resources
GRUNDY COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Purpose / About:
Administers the County’s personnel programs including; recruitment, risk management, benefit administration, employer-employee relations, equal employment opportunity, personnel records, and other personnel management activities.
Duties of the Office:
Mary Jean Cashdollar
1320 Union Street
Morris, IL 60450
Fax# 815-941-3429
foiahr@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
GRUNDY COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Purpose / About:
Administers the County’s personnel programs including; recruitment, risk management, benefit administration, employer-employee relations, equal employment opportunity, personnel records, and other personnel management activities.
Duties of the Office:
- Employee Manual
- Safety Manual
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Worker’s Compensation
- Unemployment Claims
- Personnel Files
- Recruitment
- Employee Relations
- Terminations
- New Hire Orientation
Mary Jean Cashdollar
1320 Union Street
Morris, IL 60450
Fax# 815-941-3429
foiahr@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
- Insurance Committee
- Personnel Committee
- Submit in writing your detailed request to Human Resources at the address above.
Freedom of Information Request for Regional Office of Education
GRUNDY/KENDALL REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Purpose / About:
Respond to legal questions from educators, boards of education and other citizens. Issue, register and renew teacher certificates. Supervise and assist in transportation programs, scientific literacy programs and other staff development program. Provide G.E.D. educational programs, testing and diplomas. Disseminate information on scholarships and teacher vacancies. Conduct professional growth. Approve school calendars, in-service days, workshops and institutes. Conduct hearings for formation of Unit Districts and consolidation of existing school districts. Assist the Illinois State Board of Education, Compliance division, in the evaluation and recognition of public schools, and private schools, and private schools who ask to be recognized. Maintain maps of all school districts. Administer cooperative programs. Monitor public schools during strikes. Remove any member of a school board for failure to perform official duties. Assist with cooperatives, special education programs and vocational programs. Serve as Ex-Officio secretary of the Regional Board of School Trustees. Audit district claims for General State Aid, categorical funds, and Federal grants. Review budgets, audits, evidence of indebtedness and annual financial reports. Check bonding of school treasurers. Disburse state and federal funds. Act as administrative and/or fiscal agent for appropriate programs. Visit and inspect each public school annually. Supervise school buildings for health and life safety and condemn buildings if necessary. Provide courses in safety and first aid for bus drivers. Approve building permits and occupancy permits. Respond to questions and concerns, including legal questions, from parents, teachers, administrators, board of education and other citizens. Promote and support educational programs and achievements of the schools and educators. Hold public hearings on topics vital to education. Serve as liaison between the state legislature and local school districts. Serve as liaison between the Illinois State Board of Education and local school districts. This office has about 5 full time employees.
Duties of the Office:
2 Locations
Contacts:
Grundy Regional Office of Education
1320 Union St.
Morris, IL 60450
Phone: 815-941-3247
Fax: 815-942-5384
foiaroe@grundycountyil.gov
Kendall Regional Office of Education
109 West Ridge St.
Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: 630-553-4168
Fax: 630-553-4152
foiaroe@grundycountyil.gov
Procedure for Making Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests:
GRUNDY/KENDALL REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Purpose / About:
Respond to legal questions from educators, boards of education and other citizens. Issue, register and renew teacher certificates. Supervise and assist in transportation programs, scientific literacy programs and other staff development program. Provide G.E.D. educational programs, testing and diplomas. Disseminate information on scholarships and teacher vacancies. Conduct professional growth. Approve school calendars, in-service days, workshops and institutes. Conduct hearings for formation of Unit Districts and consolidation of existing school districts. Assist the Illinois State Board of Education, Compliance division, in the evaluation and recognition of public schools, and private schools, and private schools who ask to be recognized. Maintain maps of all school districts. Administer cooperative programs. Monitor public schools during strikes. Remove any member of a school board for failure to perform official duties. Assist with cooperatives, special education programs and vocational programs. Serve as Ex-Officio secretary of the Regional Board of School Trustees. Audit district claims for General State Aid, categorical funds, and Federal grants. Review budgets, audits, evidence of indebtedness and annual financial reports. Check bonding of school treasurers. Disburse state and federal funds. Act as administrative and/or fiscal agent for appropriate programs. Visit and inspect each public school annually. Supervise school buildings for health and life safety and condemn buildings if necessary. Provide courses in safety and first aid for bus drivers. Approve building permits and occupancy permits. Respond to questions and concerns, including legal questions, from parents, teachers, administrators, board of education and other citizens. Promote and support educational programs and achievements of the schools and educators. Hold public hearings on topics vital to education. Serve as liaison between the state legislature and local school districts. Serve as liaison between the Illinois State Board of Education and local school districts. This office has about 5 full time employees.
Duties of the Office:
- Regional Superintendent/Assistant Regional Superintendent
- Educational Administration
- Cooperation Management
- Financial
- Health and Life Safety
- Public Relations
- Truancy
- GED
2 Locations
Contacts:
Grundy Regional Office of Education
1320 Union St.
Morris, IL 60450
Phone: 815-941-3247
Fax: 815-942-5384
foiaroe@grundycountyil.gov
Kendall Regional Office of Education
109 West Ridge St.
Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: 630-553-4168
Fax: 630-553-4152
foiaroe@grundycountyil.gov
Procedure for Making Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests:
- Place requests for documents in writing, providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit request to Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education, Chris Mehochko or Dana Agnich, at the address above.
- First 50 pages no charge, each page there after is 15 cents each.
Freedom of Information Request for Sheriff
GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Purpose / About:
The Office of the Grundy County Sheriff is established by the Illinois Constitution and the laws of the State of Illinois in order to provide law enforcement functions within Grundy County. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is responsible for the care and custody of prisoners held in confinement within Grundy County. The GCSO is also responsible for the security of the courts and such enforcement actions and official service of civil process as may be required by those courts. The GCSO is responsible for the transportation and return of prisoners who are extradited from other states and of those within the State of Illinois. Additionally, GCSO is also responsible for maintenance and order and the delivery of law enforcement services to the citizens of Grundy County, Illinois.
Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
The people of the State of Illinois have a right to full disclosure of information relating to decisions, policies, procedures, rules, standards, and other aspects of government activity that affect the conduct of government and the lives of any or all of the people.
Contacts:
Requests for inspection or copies of records for the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office shall be received in writing and directed to the Freedom of Information Officer or his or her designee, except in those instances when records are to be furnished immediately. (GCSO) Freedom of Information Officer(s) are appointed by the Sheriff of Grundy County and are listed below:
Written FOIA requests may be made in writing to:
Grundy County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: FOIA Officer
111 East Illinois Avenue
Morris, Illinois 60450
foia@sheriff1.com
Fees:
Authority to charge fees:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, Section 6, when a person requests a copy of a record maintained in electronic format, the public body shall furnish it in electronic format specified by the requestor, if feasible. If it is not feasible to the furnish the public records in the specified electronic format, then the public body (GCSO) shall furnish it in the format in which it is maintained by the public body, or in paper format at the option of the requestor. A public body (GCSO) may charge the requestor for the actual cost of purchasing the recording medium, whether disk, diskette, tape or other medium. A public body (GCSO) may not charge the requestor for the costs of any search for and review of the records or other personnel costs associated with reproducing the records.
Pursuant to Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) 625 ILCS 5/11-416, the following fees apply to all Traffic Crash reports investigated by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office:
No fees shall be charged for the first 50 pages of black and white, letter or legal sized copies requested by a requestor. The fee for black and white, letter or legal sized copies shall not exceed 15 cents per page. The cost for certifying a record shall not exceed $1
GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Purpose / About:
The Office of the Grundy County Sheriff is established by the Illinois Constitution and the laws of the State of Illinois in order to provide law enforcement functions within Grundy County. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is responsible for the care and custody of prisoners held in confinement within Grundy County. The GCSO is also responsible for the security of the courts and such enforcement actions and official service of civil process as may be required by those courts. The GCSO is responsible for the transportation and return of prisoners who are extradited from other states and of those within the State of Illinois. Additionally, GCSO is also responsible for maintenance and order and the delivery of law enforcement services to the citizens of Grundy County, Illinois.
Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
The people of the State of Illinois have a right to full disclosure of information relating to decisions, policies, procedures, rules, standards, and other aspects of government activity that affect the conduct of government and the lives of any or all of the people.
Contacts:
Requests for inspection or copies of records for the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office shall be received in writing and directed to the Freedom of Information Officer or his or her designee, except in those instances when records are to be furnished immediately. (GCSO) Freedom of Information Officer(s) are appointed by the Sheriff of Grundy County and are listed below:
- Tanya Paquette
- Sheriff Ken Briley
Written FOIA requests may be made in writing to:
Grundy County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: FOIA Officer
111 East Illinois Avenue
Morris, Illinois 60450
foia@sheriff1.com
Fees:
- CD Format (Audio) $0.50
- DVD Format (Video) $0.50
Authority to charge fees:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, Section 6, when a person requests a copy of a record maintained in electronic format, the public body shall furnish it in electronic format specified by the requestor, if feasible. If it is not feasible to the furnish the public records in the specified electronic format, then the public body (GCSO) shall furnish it in the format in which it is maintained by the public body, or in paper format at the option of the requestor. A public body (GCSO) may charge the requestor for the actual cost of purchasing the recording medium, whether disk, diskette, tape or other medium. A public body (GCSO) may not charge the requestor for the costs of any search for and review of the records or other personnel costs associated with reproducing the records.
Pursuant to Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) 625 ILCS 5/11-416, the following fees apply to all Traffic Crash reports investigated by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office:
- Traffic Crash Reports $5
- Traffic Crash Reports with Reconstruction $20
No fees shall be charged for the first 50 pages of black and white, letter or legal sized copies requested by a requestor. The fee for black and white, letter or legal sized copies shall not exceed 15 cents per page. The cost for certifying a record shall not exceed $1
Freedom of Information Request for States Attorney
GRUNDY COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the State’s Attorney Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
FUNCTIONAL DIVISIONS
The Office of the Grundy County State’s Attorney is a constitutional office with the State’s Attorney elected by the people of Grundy County for a four (4) year term of office. The Grundy County State’s Attorney has a criminal division and a civil division, as shown in the attached diagram of functional divisions. The Office has twelve (12) full time employees and two (2) part-time employees with the occasional interns. The Victim Witness program operates under the criminal division of the office as do the Juvenile Justice program and the Drug Court program. The functions of the State’s Attorney’s Office are two fold first to prosecute all crimes within the County of Grundy including felonies, misdemeanors and petty offenses, and second to act as counsel for the County of Grundy and its office holders.
Contacts:
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington Street
Morris, Illinois 60450
Facsimile: 815-942-0142
foiasa@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
The Freedom of Information Officers for the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office are:
Jason Helland, Grundy County State’s Attorney
GRUNDY COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the State’s Attorney Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
FUNCTIONAL DIVISIONS
- CRIMINAL DIVISION
- FELONIES
- MISDEMEANORS
- VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM
- JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAM
- DRUG COURT PROGRAM
- CIVIL DIVISION
The Office of the Grundy County State’s Attorney is a constitutional office with the State’s Attorney elected by the people of Grundy County for a four (4) year term of office. The Grundy County State’s Attorney has a criminal division and a civil division, as shown in the attached diagram of functional divisions. The Office has twelve (12) full time employees and two (2) part-time employees with the occasional interns. The Victim Witness program operates under the criminal division of the office as do the Juvenile Justice program and the Drug Court program. The functions of the State’s Attorney’s Office are two fold first to prosecute all crimes within the County of Grundy including felonies, misdemeanors and petty offenses, and second to act as counsel for the County of Grundy and its office holders.
Contacts:
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington Street
Morris, Illinois 60450
Facsimile: 815-942-0142
foiasa@grundycountyil.gov
Boards, Commissions, Committees or Councils:
- Justice Assistance Board
- Grundy County Board
- Place the request for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the documents being requested. Providing detailed information ensures that the proper documents can be provided per your request.
- Submit your request to the Grundy County State’s Attorney at the address listed above.
- $0.15 for each copy after the first fifty (50) pages.
The Freedom of Information Officers for the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office are:
Jason Helland, Grundy County State’s Attorney
Freedom of Information Request for Supervisor of Assessments
SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the Supervisor of Assessments’ Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
To oversee the valuation of all real property within the county for the purpose of real estate taxation. Prepare and maintain property record cards, tax maps, ownership lists, homestead and non-homestead exemptions. Notify property owners of any change in their assessed valuation by either U.S. mail and/or publications in local newspapers with general circulation. Serve as Clerk of the Board of Review and maintain records of all their actions and meetings.
Duties of the Office:
Grundy County Courthouse
Contacts:
Deb Ritke
Assessors Office
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington St., Room 1
Morris, IL 60450
Main Voice: 1-815-941-3269
FAX: 1-815-941-2126
foiaassessor@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
The above fees are in accordance with: Section 9-20 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/9-20), Section 14-30 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/14-30)
SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS
Organizational Chart(s):
Click here to view the Supervisor of Assessments’ Organizational Chart
Purpose / About:
To oversee the valuation of all real property within the county for the purpose of real estate taxation. Prepare and maintain property record cards, tax maps, ownership lists, homestead and non-homestead exemptions. Notify property owners of any change in their assessed valuation by either U.S. mail and/or publications in local newspapers with general circulation. Serve as Clerk of the Board of Review and maintain records of all their actions and meetings.
Duties of the Office:
- Assess property as of January 1
- Ownership names
- Property address
- Property record cards
- Tax maps
- Farm parcels – soil types & land usage
- Exemptions – homestead & non-homestead
- Equalize assessments
- Mail notices
- Publish assessments
- Prepare abstracts of assessments – send to Department of Revenue
- Deliver assessment rolls to the Board of Review
Grundy County Courthouse
Contacts:
Deb Ritke
Assessors Office
Grundy County Courthouse
111 E. Washington St., Room 1
Morris, IL 60450
Main Voice: 1-815-941-3269
FAX: 1-815-941-2126
foiaassessor@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
- Supervisor of Assessments
- Deputy Supervisor of Assessments
- (3) clerks
- (2) field appraisers
- Illinois Department of Revenue
- Board of Review
- Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
- Grundy County Board
- All Taxing Districts within the County
- Place requests for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit requests to Grundy County Supervisor of Assessments, Deb Ritke at the above address.
- 35 cents per page of legal size or smaller and $1 for each larger paper.
The above fees are in accordance with: Section 9-20 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/9-20), Section 14-30 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/14-30)
Freedom of Information Request for Technology
Grundy County Department of Information Technology
Purpose / About:
The Technology Department provides support for hardware and software technologies used by county agencies. The Technology Department provides technical expertise for design, coordination, evaluation and implementation of existing and future solutions of products and services utilizing electronic components. Additionally the department supports and administers telephony and data communications. Other technology assistance is provided as additional goals are set by the County Board and Technology committee.
Department Organization:
The Technology Staff reports to the Director of Technology. The Grundy County Board Elections/Tax/Tech Committee provides oversight with the assistance of the Grundy County Administrator.
Block Diagram:
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Contacts:
Grundy County Director of Technology
Grundy County Administration Building
1320 Union Street
Morris IL 60450
foiatech@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
GRUNDY COUNTY TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Purpose / About:
The Technology Department provides support for hardware and software technologies used by county agencies. The Technology Department provides technical expertise for design, coordination, evaluation and implementation of existing and future solutions of products and services utilizing electronic components. Additionally the department supports and administers telephony and data communications. Other technology assistance is provided as additional goals are set by the County Board and Technology committee.
Department Organization:
The Technology Staff reports to the Technology Director. The Grundy County Board Technology Committee provides oversight with the assistance of the Grundy County Administrator.
Block Diagram:
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Contacts:
Grundy County Director of Technology
Grundy County Administration Building
1320 Union Street
Morris IL 60450
foiatech@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
Grundy County Department of Information Technology
Purpose / About:
The Technology Department provides support for hardware and software technologies used by county agencies. The Technology Department provides technical expertise for design, coordination, evaluation and implementation of existing and future solutions of products and services utilizing electronic components. Additionally the department supports and administers telephony and data communications. Other technology assistance is provided as additional goals are set by the County Board and Technology committee.
Department Organization:
The Technology Staff reports to the Director of Technology. The Grundy County Board Elections/Tax/Tech Committee provides oversight with the assistance of the Grundy County Administrator.
Block Diagram:
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| Admin | | Admin |
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Contacts:
Grundy County Director of Technology
Grundy County Administration Building
1320 Union Street
Morris IL 60450
foiatech@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
- Director
- Two full time employees
- Periodically projects are resourced with temporary or seasonal intern positions as those projects are funded and scheduled.
- Grundy County Board
- Elections/Tax/Tech Committee
GRUNDY COUNTY TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Purpose / About:
The Technology Department provides support for hardware and software technologies used by county agencies. The Technology Department provides technical expertise for design, coordination, evaluation and implementation of existing and future solutions of products and services utilizing electronic components. Additionally the department supports and administers telephony and data communications. Other technology assistance is provided as additional goals are set by the County Board and Technology committee.
Department Organization:
The Technology Staff reports to the Technology Director. The Grundy County Board Technology Committee provides oversight with the assistance of the Grundy County Administrator.
Block Diagram:
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Contacts:
Grundy County Director of Technology
Grundy County Administration Building
1320 Union Street
Morris IL 60450
foiatech@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
- (1) full time employee
- Director
- Periodically projects are resourced with temporary or seasonal intern positions as those projects are funded and scheduled.
- Grundy County Board
- Technology Committee
- Place requests in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit request to the Director of Technology
- $0.15 per page after first 50 pages of black and white paper.
- Copies on letter or legal paper, fees for the actual cost of color or abnormal sized copies may be charged.
- Place requests in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit request to the Director of Technology
Purpose / About:
As the policy-making body of county government, the Grundy County Board has a primary function of establishing the various budgets of the County funds. The Board adopts ordinances and rules pertaining to the management and business of the County Departments. The County Board administers the County’s day to day operations with the County Administrator.
Location:
Grundy County Administration Center 1320 Union Street Morris, Illinois 60450
Contacts:
Facsimile: 815-941-3429
foiacoboard@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
The Grundy County Public Building Commission is a quasi-governmental unit created by the Grundy County Board in 1978 under the authority of Chapter 50 ILCS20/1. The Commission is responsible for the construction and refurbishing of County buildings for which lease agreements are executed with the County. (for more information please refer to the PBC section).
Procedure for Making Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests:
The Freedom of Information Officers for the Grundy County Board: Chris Balkema, County Board Chairman Sandy Pommier, County Administrative Assistant
As the policy-making body of county government, the Grundy County Board has a primary function of establishing the various budgets of the County funds. The Board adopts ordinances and rules pertaining to the management and business of the County Departments. The County Board administers the County’s day to day operations with the County Administrator.
Location:
Grundy County Administration Center 1320 Union Street Morris, Illinois 60450
Contacts:
Facsimile: 815-941-3429
foiacoboard@grundycountyil.gov
Number of Employees:
- 18 Board members
- Entire County has roughly 225 employees
- Advisory
- Community Relations
- County Home
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Elections
- Emergency Management
- Environmental
- Facilities
- Finance
- Health
- Highway
- Insurance
- Personnel
- Planning & Zoning
- Tax
- Technology
The Grundy County Public Building Commission is a quasi-governmental unit created by the Grundy County Board in 1978 under the authority of Chapter 50 ILCS20/1. The Commission is responsible for the construction and refurbishing of County buildings for which lease agreements are executed with the County. (for more information please refer to the PBC section).
Procedure for Making Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests:
- Place the request for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the documents being requested. (Providing detailed information ensures that the proper documents can be provided per your request.)
- Submit your request to the Grundy County Board at the address listed above.
- $0.15 for each copy after the first fifty (50) pages
The Freedom of Information Officers for the Grundy County Board: Chris Balkema, County Board Chairman Sandy Pommier, County Administrative Assistant
Freedom of Information Request for Transit
Grundy County Transit Department
Purpose / About:
The Grundy Transit System provides Public Transportation for ALL Grundy County residents. We provide service anywhere in Grundy County. We also provide service to Joliet three (3) times each day. In Joliet, we provide service for much of the west side including: government offices in the downtown area, Union Station, and both Joliet Jr. College campus, and St. Francis College.
Location:
Grundy County Highway Department
245 N Illinois Route 47, Morris, Illinois 60450
Contacts:
Grundy Transit System
Amanda Olvera, Transit Director
245 N Illinois Route 47
Morris Illinois 60450
Telephone: (815) 941-6769
Fax: (815) 942-4290
foiatransit@grundycountyil.gov
Office hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (excludes holidays)
Number of Employees:
Grundy County Transit Department
Purpose / About:
The Grundy Transit System provides Public Transportation for ALL Grundy County residents. We provide service anywhere in Grundy County. We also provide service to Joliet three (3) times each day. In Joliet, we provide service for much of the west side including: government offices in the downtown area, Union Station, and both Joliet Jr. College campus, and St. Francis College.
Location:
Grundy County Highway Department
245 N Illinois Route 47, Morris, Illinois 60450
Contacts:
Grundy Transit System
Amanda Olvera, Transit Director
245 N Illinois Route 47
Morris Illinois 60450
Telephone: (815) 941-6769
Fax: (815) 942-4290
foiatransit@grundycountyil.gov
Office hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (excludes holidays)
Number of Employees:
- 1 – Director
- 1 – Operations Manager
- 2 – Dispatchers
- 3 – Full-Time Drivers
- 5 – Part-Time Drivers
- Grundy County Board
- Grundy County Highway, Animal Control, and Transit Committee
- Place requests for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the document requested.
- Submit request to Grundy County Transit Director, Amanda Olvera at the above address.
Freedom of Information Request for Treasurer
GRUNDY COUNTY TREASURER/COLLECTOR
Purpose / About:
Maintain records of county payroll and voucher (bill) payments. Balance county funds with bank balance. Process mobile home and real estate tax payments; tax collection distribution.
DUTIES OF THE OFFICE:
Todd Koehn, Grundy County Treasurer
Attention: Freedom of Information Officer
111 East Washington Street Room#3
Morris Illinois 60450
Telephone: 815/941-3215
Fax: 815/941-3448
foiatreasurer@grundycountyil.gov
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (excludes holidays)
Number of Employees:
GRUNDY COUNTY TREASURER/COLLECTOR
Purpose / About:
Maintain records of county payroll and voucher (bill) payments. Balance county funds with bank balance. Process mobile home and real estate tax payments; tax collection distribution.
DUTIES OF THE OFFICE:
- Treasurer’s Division
- Payroll and payroll related data and reports.
- Vouchers (bills) paid by County.
- Budget and bank balances and reports.
- File inheritance tax with the State of Illinois.
- Salary reimbursement forms to State of Illinois for States Attorney, Public Defender and Supervisor of Assessment.
- Collector’s Division
- Real Estate and mobile home collections and distributions.
Todd Koehn, Grundy County Treasurer
Attention: Freedom of Information Officer
111 East Washington Street Room#3
Morris Illinois 60450
Telephone: 815/941-3215
Fax: 815/941-3448
foiatreasurer@grundycountyil.gov
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (excludes holidays)
Number of Employees:
- 2 full-time employees (including the Treasurer)
- 2 part-time employees
- Grundy County Board
- Tax Committee
- Place request for documents in writing providing a detailed description of the documents requested.
- Submit request to Grundy County Treasurer, Todd Koehn, Attention:Freedom of Information Officer at the address above.
- The first 50 pages are at no charge, 15 cents per page there after.
Freedom of Information Request for Health Department
GRUNDY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Purpose / About:
Mission Statement:
Preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of Grundy County
Health Department consists of five Divisions:
Behavioral Health Division:
PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR
DIR. ENV. HEALTH
DIR. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
DIR. NURSING
DIR. SR. PROGRAMS
Location:
One location at: 1320 Union St. Morris, Illinois, 60450
Contacts:
Freedom of Information Officer:
Megan Black, Office Coordinator
Cindy Helland, Environmental Health Secretary
Grundy County Health Department
1320 Union St.
Morris, IL 60450
foiahd@grundyhealth.com
Number of Employees:
GRUNDY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Purpose / About:
Mission Statement:
Preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of Grundy County
Health Department consists of five Divisions:
Behavioral Health Division:
- Programs to serve clients with mental health and/or substance use disorder
- Programs available for persons 7 years and older
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Medication monitoring and management
- Crisis intervention
- Psychiatric services
- Child, Adult Immunizations, TB Testing
- Pregnancy Testing
- Vision & Hearing Testing
- WIC – Women, Infant and Children supplemental nutrition program
- FCM – Family Case Management
- Communicable Disease Surveillance
- School Nursing
- Potable water
- Private sewage
- Food sanitation
- Other Programs Include:
- Plan Reviews
- Nuisance investigations
- Tanning
- West Nile Virus
- Tattooing and body piercing
- Smoke Free Illinois
- Employee files, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, fiscal reporting
- Flexible Community Services
- Community Care Program (CCP)
- Title IIB and Title IIIE Services Family Caregiver Resource Center and Information/Assistance (CRC)
PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR
DIR. ENV. HEALTH
DIR. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
DIR. NURSING
DIR. SR. PROGRAMS
Location:
One location at: 1320 Union St. Morris, Illinois, 60450
Contacts:
Freedom of Information Officer:
Megan Black, Office Coordinator
Cindy Helland, Environmental Health Secretary
Grundy County Health Department
1320 Union St.
Morris, IL 60450
foiahd@grundyhealth.com
Number of Employees:
- 29 full time
- 4 part-time
- Board of Health
- You can download form off website (www.grundyhealth.com)
- Available at Grundy County Court House or Administration Building
- Send a written request to the address below.
- The first 50 pages copied are free, after that additional pages can be charged at no more than 15 cents per page.
- Colored, enlarged and single sided may be charged an additional amount.
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