DuPage County public meetings in 2025

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission will review budget status, candidate status, and payment of claims. New business includes an informational item and a report from the Sheriff’s Office. In executive session, the commission will act on certifying candidates who underwent one‑on‑one interviews on December 18, 2025.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from November 25, 2025
• Approval of executive meeting minutes from November 25, 2025
• Discussion of budget status
• Discussion and certification of candidates after one‑on‑one interviews
• Payment of claims

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The Sheriff's Merit Commission will hold a special call meeting to continue an evidentiary hearing regarding Case 25-1. The body will also enter executive session to conduct one-on-one interviews concerning employee appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal.

• Continued evidentiary hearing: Case 25-1
• Executive session for employee-related interviews

ETSB - Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board is voting on several financial claims, contract amendments, and a new deputy director position. The board will also consider a grant for public safety answering points and a system interface agreement with the Village of Lombard Police Department.

• Grant of $1,000,000 from FY25 budget to two DuPage County Public Safety Answering Points
• Payment of claims totaling $2,554,014 (FY 25) and $6,651,399.47 (FY 26)
• Contract amendment for Comcast Business Communications, LLC increasing funding by $105,236
• Resolution to hire an ETSB Deputy Director of Operations with a starting salary of $150,000
• MOU with Village of Lombard Police Department for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system interface

The ETS Board approved the consent agenda items, including monthly and revenue reports and the 2026 meeting calendar. Members voted 8‑2‑2 to dissolve the Ad Hoc Finance Committee. The board also approved FY25 and FY26 payment of claims totaling $9,205,413.47 and hired a Deputy Director of Operations with a $150,000 salary.

• Approved consent agenda items (monthly report, revenue report, minutes, calendar) – voice vote all Aye
• Dissolved the Ad Hoc Finance Committee – 8 Aye, 2 Nay, 2 absent
• Defeated motion to table the finance committee dissolution – 2 Aye, 8 Nay, 2 absent
• Approved FY25 payment of claims $2,554,014 – voice vote all Aye
• Approved FY26 payment of claims $6,651,399.47 – voice vote all Aye
• Approved Comcast change order increasing contract by $105,236 – voice vote all Aye
• Approved hiring of ETSB Deputy Director of Operations (salary $150,000) – voice vote all Aye
• Approved $1,000,000 grant to two PSAPs from 911 surcharge funds – approved (vote not recorded)

Police Records Management System Oversight

The Police Records Management System Oversight Committee will vote to adopt its 2026 meeting schedule. The committee will also receive updates on the MFR-OCR 10 upgrade, the RFP process, consortium memberships and departures, and the PRMS funding model. These items are presented for discussion and possible action.

• Adoption of Police Records Management System Oversight Committee 2026 meeting schedule (Item 6.A)
• MFR-OCR 10 upgrade update (Item 7.A)
• RFP process update (Item 7.B)
• Consortium memberships & departures update (Item 7.C)
• Update to PRMS funding model (Item 7.D)

The Police Records Management System Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved the schedule for the 2026 committee meetings. Member Peter Scalera's resignation was noted, with no further action required. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (result: approved)
• Approved 2026 PRMS Oversight Committee meeting schedule (result: approved)
• Member Peter Scalera resignation noted (result: no action required)

Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee will meet to discuss fiscal responsibility and the local economy. The meeting includes a presentation on these topics and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation on Fiscal Responsibility and Thriving Economy

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 Strategic Planning Committee meeting. No other business, old or new, was acted upon. The meeting then adjourned without further action.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (result: approved)

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will discuss a variety of contracts, including funding for affordable housing and Sheriff's Office vehicle purchases. The meeting also includes a budget presentation from Pace Suburban Bus and several appointments to county commissions.

• Proposed $1,750,000 HOME fund commitment for a 42-unit affordable rental housing development by Taft and Exmoor LP
• Proposed purchase of 13 Ford Interceptors ($598,559), 3 Ford Explorers ($120,327), and 2 Ford transit cargo vans ($120,720) for the Sheriff's Office
• Proposed $458,000 contract with Ray O'Herron Company for Sheriff's Office uniforms
• Proposed $107,558 contract with Helm Mechanical for a hot water storage tank at the Jail
• Proposed $119,400 contract with ESRI for GIS support and training

The DuPage County Board approved its consent agenda and appointed three new members to the Ethics Commission. It also re‑appointed three members to the Emergency Telephone System Board. The board approved travel expenses for a member to attend the NACo Legislative Conference and appropriated a $63,486 grant for the DuPage Care Center Foundation Music Therapy program.

• Approved consent agenda (no vote count provided)
• Approved appointment of Nancy Chen to the Ethics Commission
• Approved appointment of E.F. Todd Benson to the Ethics Commission
• Approved appointment of Ted Donner to the Ethics Commission
• Re‑appointed Andrew Honig to the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Re‑appointed Kyle Wolber to the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Re‑appointed Daniel McCarthy to the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Approved $2,762 travel expense for board member to attend NACo Legislative Conference

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on multiple budget transfers and procurement contracts. Major items include a $1.75 million HOME Investment Partnerships Act agreement for a 42-unit affordable rental housing development for families and persons with disabilities at Taft and Exmoor, a $592,000 transfer for Facilities Management electricity costs, and the purchase of 18 Sheriff's Office vehicles (two transit vans, three Ford Explorers, and thirteen Ford Interceptors) totaling $839,606. Other notable contracts include a $278,296 liability insurance policy for the DuPage Care Center and a $107,558 contract for a jail domestic hot water storage tank.

• $1.75M HOME funds for Taft and Exmoor affordable housing (42 units)
• $592,000 transfer for Facilities Management electricity costs
• Sheriff vehicle purchases: 2 vans, 3 Explorers, 13 Interceptors totaling $839,606
• $278,296 liability insurance contract for DuPage Care Center
• $107,558 contract for jail domestic hot water storage tank

The DuPage County Finance Committee approved a series of budget transfers, procurement contracts and a $1,750,000 HOME‑funded affordable‑housing development. Items included liability insurance for the DuPage Care Center, equipment rentals, and vehicle purchases for the Sheriff’s Office. All motions were adopted without recorded opposition.

• Approved $1,750,000 HOME Agreement for 42‑unit affordable rental housing (Greg Schwarze)
• Approved $458,000 contract for Sheriff’s Office uniforms (Lucy Evans)
• Approved $598,559 contract for 13 Sheriff’s Office Interceptor vans (Lucy Evans)
• Approved $592,000 transfer to fund electricity for Facilities Management (Michael Childress)
• Approved $278,296 liability insurance contract for DuPage Care Center (Cynthia Cronin Cahill)
• Approved $35,000 rental of respiratory care equipment for DuPage Care Center (Greg Schwarze)
• Approved $37,350 technical assistance contract for Homeless Continuum of Care (Greg Schwarze)
• Approved multiple budget transfers totaling $173,? (items 6.A‑6.G) (various movers)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 25, 2025 meetings, a public comment period, a report from the Sheriff’s Office, and an executive session concerning employee matters. The commission will also act on the certification of candidates who underwent one‑on‑one interviews that day.

• Approve regular meeting minutes from November 25, 2025
• Approve executive meeting minutes from November 25, 2025
• Executive session to discuss appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee
• Action on certification of candidates subject to one‑on‑one interviews on December 4, 2025
• Public comment period

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will vote on two budget transfers: $2,500 for additional seasonal workers and $75,000 to cover union contract salary adjustments. They will also consider multiple procurement contracts, an amendment increasing funding for the intergovernmental agreement with Downers Grove by over $260,000, an intergovernmental agreement related to the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, and a resolution committing $81,640.89 to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. The meeting includes recognition of a staff member for 10 years of service.

• Budget transfer of $75,000 from contingencies to regular salaries for union contract adjustments
• Budget transfer of $2,500 from contingencies to part-time help for seasonal workers
• Amendment to increase funding by $260,208.25 (County) and $263,656.90 (Village) for the Downers Grove intergovernmental agreement
• Resolution authorizing $81,640.89 for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's land use and transportation planning
• Procurement contract for four John Deere Zero Turn Mowers for the Division of Transportation at $102,271.40

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will consider an intergovernmental agreement with Tri-State Fire Protection District for GIS services and vote on a sole-source contract with ESRI for GIS support and training totaling $119,400. Additional informational items include software license renewals for OpenRoads Designer ($17,375) and Brightly Software ($23,613.50).

• Intergovernmental agreement with Tri-State Fire Protection District for GIS services
• Sole-source contract to ESRI, Inc. for GIS support and training, $119,400
• OpenRoads Designer license renewals for Division of Transportation, $17,375
• Brightly Software licensing for Facilities Management, $23,613.50

The committee approved remote participation for meetings. Minutes from the November 18 meeting were approved. An intergovernmental agreement with the Tri‑State Fire Protection District for GIS services was approved and sent to finance. The committee approved a $119,400 sole‑source contract with ESRI for GIS support and training for FY 2026‑27, and placed two software contracts on file.

• Remote participation motion carried (all ayes)
• Approved November 18 meeting minutes
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Tri‑State Fire Protection District (sent to finance)
• Approved ESRI GIS support contract $119,400 for 2026‑27 (sent to finance)
• Carahsoft OpenRoads Designer SELECT license renewal info received and placed on file
• Brightly Software maintenance and authentication software contract accepted and placed on file

CDC - Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the DuPage County Community Development Commission will consider approving funding recommendations for the FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) programs. The meeting may also include scoring appeals for the 2026 CDBG/ESG process if needed. The committee will vote on the proposed allocations.

• Committee vote on FY 2026 CDBG, ESG, and HOME application funding recommendations (item 25-2887)
• Potential consideration of 2026 CDBG/ESG scoring appeals if necessary
• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (item 25-2886)
• Next meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026

The committee approved a motion to let Board Member Childress join the committee. It also approved remote participation for members Cronin Cahill and Honig. Finally, the committee approved the recommendation to fund FY2026 Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and HOME programs.

• Approved motion to allow Board Member Childress to join committee (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved motion to allow remote participation for members Cronin Cahill and Honig (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved recommendation for FY2026 CDBG, ESG and HOME funding (voice vote, all Ayes)

Home Advisory Group

The DuPage County Home Advisory Group will consider approving conditional commitments of $204,000 in HOME funds to Catholic Charities and $139,000 to DuPage Pads for tenant-based rental assistance. The committee also will vote on FY2026 funding recommendations for CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs and an amended VAWA occupancy rights policy.

• Conditional commitment of $204,000 in HOME funds to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet for tenant-based rental assistance (Project HM25-02a)
• Conditional commitment of $139,000 in HOME funds to DuPage Pads for tenant-based rental assistance (Project HM25-02b)
• FY2026 funding recommendations for CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs
• Approval of amended Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Policy

The Home Advisory Group approved a motion to allow remote participation for two board members. The group approved an amended Notice of Occupancy Rights under the Violence Against Women Act policy. Conditional commitments of HOME Investment Partnerships Act funds—$204,000 to Catholic Charities and $139,000 to DuPage Pads—were approved. The FY2026 funding recommendations for CDBG, ESG and HOME programs were also approved.

• Approved remote participation for members Cronin Cahill and Honig (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved amendment to VAWA Notice of Occupancy Rights policy (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved $204,000 HOME funds to Catholic Charities for tenant‑based rental assistance (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved $139,000 HOME funds to DuPage Pads for tenant‑based rental assistance (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved FY2026 CDBG, ESG and HOME funding recommendations (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved motion to allow board member Childress to join the committee (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all Ayes)

Human Services

The DuPage County Human Services Committee will consider approving $1.75 million in HOME funds for a 42-unit affordable rental housing project and a $37,350 contract for technical assistance to the Homeless Continuum of Care. The agenda also includes accepting multiple grant appropriations and contract purchase orders for the DuPage Care Center totaling over $200,000.

• Approval of $1,750,000 HOME funds for Taft and Exmoor affordable housing project
• Awarding $37,350 contract to Optimum Management Resources for homeless services
• Accepting $32,500 grant for DuPage Care Center Foundation Coordinator
• Accepting $30,083 grant for DuPage Care Center Recreation Therapy
• Accepting $63,486 grant for DuPage Care Center Music Therapy

The committee approved a $1,750,000 commitment of HOME Investment Partnerships Act funds and a HOME agreement with Taft and Exmoor LP to build a 42‑unit affordable rental housing project for families and persons with disabilities. It also approved a $37,350 contract for technical assistance to the Homeless Continuum of Care, multiple grants and purchase orders for the DuPage Care Center totaling over $200,000, and a residency waiver for a new resident. All approved items were sent to Finance for processing.

• Approved $1,750,000 HOME funds and agreement with Taft and Exmoor LP (42‑unit affordable housing) – Approved at committee
• Approved $37,350 technical assistance contract to Optimum Management Resources for Homeless Continuum of Care – Approved and sent to Finance
• Approved DuPage Care Center Foundation grants totaling $126,069 (grant, recreation therapy, music therapy) – Approved and sent to Finance
• Approved contract purchase order to Pulmonary Exchange, Ltd. for respiratory care equipment, up to $35,000 – Approved and sent to Finance
• Approved contract purchase order to Music Speaks, LLC for music therapy services, up to $62,275.72 – Approved and sent to Finance
• Approved contract purchase order to Illinois Aging Services Network for managed care negotiations, up to $17,302.34 – Approved
• Approved residency waiver for a new DuPage Care Center resident (no displacement) – Approved

Stormwater Management Committee

The Stormwater Management Committee is reviewing several professional engineering and surveying contracts. The body is also considering amendments to easement agreements with 83 East, LLC.

• Contract for Christopher B. Burke Engineering LTD for Sawmill Creek Watershed Plan not to exceed $98,500
• Contract for Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. for GIS Floodplain Mapping not to exceed $75,000
• Contract for Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. for engineering and land surveying not to exceed $65,000
• First Amendment and Restatement of Parcel A Access and West Lobe Easement Agreements with 83 East, LLC
• Contract for Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for hazardous material services ($10,000 for Stormwater Management)

The Stormwater Management Committee approved three professional engineering contracts: $98,500 for the Sawmill Creek Watershed Plan, $75,000 for floodplain mapping, and $65,000 for engineering and land surveying services. It also approved two easement amendment agreements with Elmhurst‑Chicago Stone Company and a time‑extension change order for Excel Electronic, Inc. The meeting accepted staff reports, approved a letter of support to rename the Ship Canal, and adjourned.

• Approved contract to Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd for Sawmill Creek Watershed Plan, up to $98,500 (sent to finance)
• Approved contract to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Inc. for floodplain mapping, up to $75,000 (sent to finance)
• Approved contract to Gewalt Hamilton Associates Inc. for engineering and surveying, up to $65,000 (sent to finance)
• Approved First Amendment and Restatement of Parcel A Access Easement Agreement with Elmhurst‑Chicago Stone Company (approved at committee)
• Approved First Amendment and Restatement of West Lobe Easement Agreement with Elmhurst‑Chicago Stone Company (approved at committee)
• Approved change order for Excel Electronic, Inc. extending contract period to June 30, 2026 (no cost change)
• Approved Letter of Support to rename the Ship Canal
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee will consider approving a one-year electronics recycling contract with eWorks and Reverse Logistics Group for $7,000. Members will also hear a presentation on the state Food Recovery and Diversion Bill (SB1398) and receive a staff update on paint recycling.

• Action item: approval of electronics recycling agreement for $7,000 for 2026
• Presentation on Food Recovery and Diversion Bill SB1398 by Feed & Conserve, IL
• Informational: SCARCE education services contract renewal up to $235,000 ($85,000 stormwater, $150,000 environmental)
• Staff report: Paint Recycling Update

The committee approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It approved an agreement with eWorks Electronics Services and Reverse Logistics Group to provide county‑wide electronics recycling for 2026, limited to $7,000. It also approved a contract with SCARCE for professional education services on stormwater management, limited to $235,000. A staff report on paint recycling was accepted and placed on file.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved electronics recycling agreement (up to $7,000) for 2026
• Approved SCARCE professional education services contract (up to $235,000)
• Accepted paint recycling update staff report and placed on file

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will consider two procurement items: a contract for uniforms and accessories for sworn Sheriff's employees not exceeding $458,000, and an amendment increasing a purchase order with Streicher's Inc. by $50,000. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Contract purchase order to Ray O'Herron Company for uniforms and accessories, $458,000, period Dec 30, 2025 – Dec 29, 2026
• Amendment to purchase order 7363-0001 SERV with Streicher's Inc., increase of $50,000 to new total not to exceed $290,000
• Approval of minutes from Judicial and Public Safety Committee meeting on November 18, 2025

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to consider several contracts for facility maintenance and software. The body will review recommendations for equipment installation at the jail and supply agreements for various facilities.

• Contract to Helm Mechanical for a domestic hot water storage tank for the Jail not to exceed $107,558
• Contract purchase order to HD Supply, Inc. for maintenance and cleaning supplies not to exceed $45,000
• Software licensing contract to Brightly Software, Inc. for Maintenance Edge and Connect Authenticate not to exceed $23,613.50
• Contract extension for Wold Architects and Engineers for professional architectural and engineering services to May 31, 2026

The Public Works Committee approved several actions, including allowing a board member to join for quorum and permitting remote participation. It approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting and a contract amendment with no change in amount. The committee also approved three procurement contracts: up to $45,000 for HD Supply supplies, up to $23,613.50 for Brightly Software licensing, and up to $107,558 for a domestic hot water tank for the jail.

• Approved motion to allow a board member to join committee for quorum
• Approved motion to allow remote participation via teleconference
• Approved minutes of the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Approved second amendment to contract 5456-0001 with no change in amount
• Approved contract with HD Supply up to $45,000 for facilities supplies
• Approved contract with Brightly Software up to $23,613.50 for software licensing
• Approved contract with Helm Mechanical up to $107,558 for jail hot water tank

ETSB - Policy Advisory Committee

The Policy Advisory Committee will consider a Memorandum of Understanding modification with the Naperville Fire Department for access to the DuPage Emergency Dispatch Interoperable Radio System (DEDIR). A resolution to approve new policy 911-005.13 on DEDIR Command Central Aware requires parent committee approval. The committee also will discuss policy 911-005.6 on use of the emergency button.

• Approval of MOU modification between ETSB and Naperville Fire Department for DEDIR access (Item 7.A.)
• Resolution to approve Policy 911-005.13: DEDIR System Command Central Aware (Item 8.A.)
• Discussion of Policy 911-005.6: DEDIR System Use of Emergency Button (Item 9.B.)
• Consent items: DEDIR System November Maintainer Report and November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (Items 6.A., 6.B.)

The ETSB Policy Advisory Committee accepted two consent items— the DEDIR System November Maintainer Report and the November 3 ETSB PAC minutes— by voice vote. It approved a Memorandum of Understanding modification granting the Naperville Fire Department access to the DEDIR System. The committee also voted to recommend Policy 911-005.13 (Command Central Aware) for approval by the ETS Board.

• Accepted DEDIR System November Maintainer Report (voice vote, all aye)
• Received ETSB PAC Minutes from Nov. 3 meeting (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved MOU modification with Naperville Fire Department for DEDIR System access (voice vote, all aye)
• Recommended Policy 911-005.13 (Command Central Aware) for ETS Board approval (voice vote, all aye)

DuPage County Board

The Board is deciding on the FY2026 financial plan, including annual appropriation ordinances and tax levies. Members will also consider several vendor contracts and a resolution to censure County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek.

• FY2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance and tax levies
• Resolution censuring DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek
• Contract with Amazon Capital Services for office supplies not to exceed $855,262
• Agreement with DuPagePads for sheltering capacity and services for $342,090
• Zoning variations for recreational vehicles in Milton (ZONING-25-000059 and ZONING-25-000060)

The Board approved a motion to conduct the meeting by teleconference and adopted the consent agenda. Members censured County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek for refusing to follow fiscal policies and state bidding laws. The Board also accepted and appropriated a $148,128 state workforce grant and a $50,000 DuPage Animal Friends grant.

• Approved teleconference motion (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved censure of County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek (ayes listed, one nay, one abstain)
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $148,128 state workforce grant
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $50,000 DuPage Animal Friends grant

Finance Committee

The DuPage County Finance Committee will vote on several budget transfers, including a $1,828,853 move to fund radio replacements for OHSEM, the Sheriff, Probation, and the State's Attorney. It will also consider a series of procurement contracts for office supplies, software, and public‑safety equipment ranging from $31,000 to $400,000. Additional items include a $1,457,141.52 contract to upgrade video surveillance at the Circuit Court. All items are presented for recommendation and approval.

• Transfer of $1,828,853 from contingencies to equipment & machinery for radio replacements (OHSEM, Sheriff, Probation, State's Attorney)
• Contract up to $259,842 with ODP Business Solutions for office supplies (Dec 2025‑Nov 2026)
• Contract up to $855,262 with Amazon Capital Services for office supplies (Dec 2025‑Nov 2026)
• Contract up to $400,000 with Streicher's, Inc. for ballistic and stab‑resistant armor for deputies
• Contract up to $1,457,141.52 with Heartland Business Systems LLC to replace and expand video surveillance at the Circuit Court

The committee approved several budget transfers, including $1,828,853 for radio replacements for law enforcement agencies. It also approved multiple contract purchase orders for office supplies, printing services, software, and other county needs. All items listed were adopted without recorded vote counts.

• Approved $1,828,853 budget transfer for radio replacements (6.C)
• Approved $4,433 overtime to benefit payments transfer (6.A)
• Approved $500 postage to software transfer (6.B)
• Approved $259,842 contract with ODP Business Solutions for office supplies (7.A.1)
• Approved $855,262 contract with Amazon Capital Services for office supplies (7.A.2)
• Approved $95,905 contract with Aloha Print Group for on‑demand printing (7.A.3)
• Approved $115,477.13 contract with Trintech, Inc. for bank reconciliation software (7.A.6)
• Approved $39,600 contract with Federal Express for express mail services (7.A.7)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss budget status, bill payments, and candidate status. The body will hold an executive session for employee interviews and potential action on candidate certifications from November 19, 2025.

• Approval of regular and executive session minutes from October 16 and November 6, 2025
• Budget status and payment of bills
• Executive session for one-on-one interviews regarding employee appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
• Certification of candidates subject to interviews on November 19, 2025

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will vote on several sole‑source procurement contracts, including a $20,000 purchase from Atlas Bobcat LLC, a $22,500 subscription from Vue Robotics LLC, a $35,000 supply agreement with Sid Tools (MSC Industrial Supply), and a $500,000 professional services contract with HBK Engineering LLC. The committee will also consider change‑order actions to amend a road‑maintenance resolution and to close expired purchase orders for paving and transmission parts. All items are scheduled for discussion at the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approve $20,000 sole‑source contract with Atlas Bobcat LLC for Bobcat OEM repair parts (2026)
• Approve up to $22,500 sole‑source contract with Vue Robotics LLC for ARC 1/OMNIVue system subscription (2025‑2026)
• Approve up to $35,000 contract with Sid Tools d/b/a MSC Industrial Supply for maintenance supplies (2026)
• Approve up to $500,000 contract with HBK Engineering LLC for surveying, locating, and utility engineering services (2026)
• Amend Resolution DT‑R‑0033‑25 to correct project section number for Downers Grove Township Road District

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider approving a resolution to accept $148,128 in state supplemental funds from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for workforce development. They will also vote on a $20,280 contract with CDW Government for Microsoft 365 and Intune licenses for the Workforce Development Division, and discuss an Incumbent Worker Training program with AdventHealth.

• Acceptance and appropriation of $148,128 from Illinois DCEO for PY26 State Supplemental Funds (Workforce Development Division)
• Approval of a $20,280 contract with CDW Government for Microsoft 365 and Intune licenses for Workforce Development Division (Jan-Dec 2026)
• Discussion or action on Incumbent Worker Training program with AdventHealth
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting. It accepted an AdventHealth worker‑training document and placed it on file. The committee approved a $20,280 one‑year cloud services contract with CDW Government, Inc. It also approved the appropriation of $148,128 in state supplemental funds for the Workforce Development Division.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (result: approved)
• Accepted AdventHealth incumbent worker training document (result: accepted and placed on file)
• Approved contract purchase order with CDW Government, Inc. for up to $20,280 (result: approved)
• Approved appropriation of $148,128 state supplemental grant for Workforce Development Division (result: approved and sent to finance)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will discuss two zoning variation requests for recreational vehicles in the Milton area. Both requests have a recommendation to deny from the Zoning Hearing Officer. The committee may vote to approve or deny the variations.

• ZONING-25-000059 – Fittanto: Variation to allow a vintage Airstream RV in front of the front wall (Milton, District 4) – ZHO recommends denial
• ZONING-25-000060 – Savenok: Variation for a recreational apparatus in front of the house (Milton, District 4) – ZHO recommends denial

The Development Committee approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It denied zoning relief for a vintage Airstream RV in front of a property (Zoning‑25‑000059). It approved zoning relief for a basketball hoop in front of a residence (Zoning‑25‑000060). No other business was taken.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yes)
• Denied zoning relief for vintage Airstream RV (0‑5‑1 vote, motion to approve failed)
• Approved zoning relief for basketball hoop (5‑0‑1 vote, motion to approve passed)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to elect officers and determine the 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also discuss membership changes and updates to its bylaws.

• Election of LEPC Elected Offices
• Removal of inactive members and introduction of new members
• LEPC Bylaws Update
• Determination of 2026 Meeting Dates

The committee accepted the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and approved an update to its bylaws. It approved a slate of primary and alternate members to be sent to the County Board Chair, nominated a Vice Chair, and set the 2026 meeting dates. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 19, 2025 LEPC minutes (accepted and placed on file)
• Approved LEPC bylaws update
• Approved slate of primary members to County Board Chair
• Approved alternate members to County Board Chair
• Approved nomination of Radzinski as Vice Chair
• Approved 2026 meeting dates: 2/17/26, 5/19/26, 8/18/26, 11/17/26
• Adjourned meeting

Technology Committee

The DuPage County Technology Committee will consider approving two contracts with CDW Government, Inc., for network support and Microsoft 365 licenses. The body will also review the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of contract for DuPage County Network support ($91,045.70)
• Approval of Microsoft 365 and Intune license subscription ($20,280)
• Review of Technology Committee minutes from Nov. 4, 2025
• Executive session regarding security procedures and safety
• Contract with CDW Government, Inc. via Cooperative Purchasing

Human Services

The Human Services Committee will consider and vote on four contract purchase orders for the DuPage Care Center, covering annual dues, wellness staffing, examination gloves, and therapy consulting services. The contracts are limited to the amounts noted and follow procurement rules or prior RFPs. The meeting also includes a Length of Service Award, residency waivers, and program updates.

• Approve contract PO to LeadingAge Illinois for annual dues, up to $36,000 (2026)
• Approve contract PO to Symbria Rehab for Wellness Center staffing, up to $66,500 (Dec 2025‑Nov 2026)
• Approve contract PO to Professional Medical & Surgical Supply for examination gloves, up to $90,000 (2026)
• Approve contract PO to Symbria Rehab for therapy consulting services, up to $700,000 (Dec 2025‑Nov 2026)
• Length of Service Award to Janet Cather for 15 years of community service

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes. A length‑of‑service award was presented to Janet Cather. Four contract purchase orders for the DuPage Care Center were approved and sent to finance, including a $700,000 therapy consulting contract. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 4 meeting minutes (result: approved)
• Awarded Length of Service Award to Janet Cather (15 years)
• Approved contract purchase order to LeadingAge Illinois, up to $36,000 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved contract purchase order to Symbria Rehab, Inc. for Community Wellness Partner, up to $66,500 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved contract purchase order to Professional Medical & Surgical Supply for examination gloves, up to $90,000 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved contract purchase order to Symbria Rehab, Inc. for therapy consulting services, up to $700,000 (approved and sent to finance)

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will vote on multiple procurement contracts for the 18th Judicial Circuit, Sheriff's Office, Coroner, and Public Defender. Key items include a $650,000 IT equipment contract and a $400,000 ballistic armor purchase for the Sheriff. Also up for approval are contracts for mental health case management, body transfer services, and toxicology lab services. The agenda also includes budget transfers and a grant for the medical examiner-coroner system.

• $650K IT equipment contract for Sheriff's Office (Heartland Business Systems)
• $525K IT equipment and supplies contract for Sheriff's Office (CDW Government)
• $400K ballistic and stab resistant armor for Sheriff's deputies
• $480K body transfer services for Coroner's Office (New Traditions)
• $400K toxicology lab services for Coroner's Office (NMS Labs)

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee approved a series of procurement purchase orders for county departments, including court navigation, child protection attorneys, sheriff equipment, and coroner services. The committee also approved a traffic‑enforcement grant, several budget transfers, and a $93,558 grant for the Coroner’s Office. All items were recorded as approved and sent to finance.

• Approved $48,000 contract for a court navigator (DuPage County Health Dept.)
• Approved $42,000 Child Protection GAL Attorney contract to Megan Elsner (Lafata Law)
• Approved $400,000 purchase of ballistic and stab‑resistant armor for the Sheriff's Office
• Approved $525,000 IT office equipment contract for the Sheriff's Office
• Approved $480,000 contract for body‑transfer services to New Traditions (Coroner’s Office)
• Approved $39,294 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Approved $1,525 budget transfer to IT Equipment‑Capital Lease account (Circuit Court)
• Approved $93,558 BJA grant for the Coroner’s Office medical examiner program

Animal Services Committee

The Animal Services Committee will consider accepting and appropriating two grants from DuPage Animal Friends: a $50,000 unrestricted grant and a $100,000 marketing coordinator grant. These items are votes on the consent agenda.

• Acceptance and appropriation of $50,000 unrestricted grant from DuPage Animal Friends (FI-R-0195-25)
• Acceptance and appropriation of $100,000 marketing coordinator grant from DuPage Animal Friends (FI-R-0196-25)
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025 regular meeting

The Animal Services Committee approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $50,000 unrestricted grant for medical and spay/neuter services and a $100,000 grant to fund a full‑time Marketing Coordinator position. Both grant approvals were sent to finance for processing.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved $50,000 DuPage Animal Friends Unrestricted Grant (RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE)
• Approved $100,000 DuPage Animal Friends Marketing Coordinator Grant (RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider consent items extending contracts for EV charging stations, HVAC work, and wastewater treatment construction management with no cost changes. A joint purchasing agreement for a Verkada video surveillance solution at the Judicial Office Facility, totaling $1,457,141.52, is up for approval. An action item proposes a ten-year $1 annual lease with the DuPage County Employees' Credit Union for space at the JTK Administration Building and an ATM at the Sheriff's Office.

• Joint purchasing agreement with Heartland Business Systems LLC for Verkada video surveillance at the Judicial Office Facility, $1,457,141.52
• Consent item: Second amendment to extend Carbon Day EV Charging contract for two ChargePoint stations on County campus through May 31, 2026, no cost change
• Consent item: Extension of Amber Mechanical Contractors for HVAC replacement at JTK building through May 31, 2026, no cost change
• Consent item: Extension of Fehr Graham & Associates for construction management on Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Phase 1 through Jan 31, 2027, no cost change
• Action item: Ten-year lease with DuPage County Employees' Credit Union for JTK building space and Sheriff's Office ATM at $1 annual rent

The Public Works Committee approved a joint purchasing agreement for a video‑surveillance upgrade at the Circuit Court, valued up to $1,457,141.52. It also approved extensions of three existing service contracts with no change in contract amounts. An agreement to lease space and operate an ATM for ten years was approved and forwarded to finance.

• Approved Second Amendment to Contract 6953-0001 SERV with Carbon Day EV Charging (no amount change)
• Approved extension of contract 6826-0001 SERV with Amber Mechanical Contractors (no amount change)
• Approved extension of contract 5692 SERV with Fehr Graham & Associates LLC (no amount change)
• Approved joint purchasing agreement with Heartland Business Systems LLC for video surveillance up to $1,457,141.52, sent to finance
• Approved lease and ATM operation agreement with DuPage County Employees' Credit Union, annual amount not to exceed $1.00, sent to finance
• Approved minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting

Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee

The committee will hold a regular meeting to conduct business and review minutes. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss collective negotiating matters.

• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding collective negotiating matters

ETSB - Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will consider a consent agenda of monthly reports and minutes, then vote on several action items including dissolution of an ad hoc finance committee, approval of $5,800,102.94 in claims, a $2,840,000 budget transfer for Motorola equipment, and multiple purchase resolutions. Notable purchases include a sole-source RapidSOS communicator module for $664,876.60 and renewal of liability insurance for $123,052. The board will also consider resolutions to declare surplus equipment, sell inventory to Adams County for $56,000, grant radio system access to Wayne Police, modify CAD network access for Bartlett Fire, and adopt a new expenditure policy.

• Dissolution of the Ad Hoc Finance Committee
• Payment of claims totaling $5,800,102.94
• Budget transfer of $2,840,000 for Motorola change order
• Sole-source contract for RapidSOS communicator module for $664,876.60
• Resolution to sell inventory to Adams County for $56,000

The ETSB approved the consent agenda by voice vote with all members voting aye. The board approved a $5,800,102.94 payment of claims for FY25, also by unanimous voice vote. A change order increasing an AT&T contract by $16,131.24 was approved with all members voting aye. Purchase orders for ESRI software, Motorola parts, and a contract to dissolve the Ad Hoc Finance Committee were approved or tabled as recorded.

• Consent agenda approved (voice vote, all Aye)
• Payment of claims $5,800,102.94 approved (voice vote, all Aye)
• Change order to AT&T contract increased by $16,131.24 approved (voice vote, all Aye)
• ESRI ArcGIS software purchase order $17,155 approved (all Aye, 1 abstain)
• Motorola replacement parts purchase order up to $75,000 approved (voice vote, all Aye)
• Dissolution of Ad Hoc Finance Committee motion tabled (11 Aye, 1 Nay)

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will hold a regular meeting on November 12, 2025, to vote on a consent agenda and several resolutions. Key actions include approving a $4.1 million Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for software and cloud services, appointing a new Investigator General, and accepting a $638,116 state grant for home weatherization. Multiple contracts for legal services, a drone for the Sheriff's Office, and stormwater management projects are also up for approval.

• Resolution approving Member Initiative Program Agreements (CB-R-0079-25)
• Appointment of William Worobec as DuPage County Investigator General (CB-R-0080-25)
• Acceptance of $638,116 Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program grant (FI-R-0190-25)
• Contract for tethered drone for Sheriff's Office not to exceed $67,892.25 (JPS-P-0047-25)
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for $4,095,838.65 for all Microsoft software and Azure cloud services (TE-P-0019-25)

The DuPage County Board approved the consent agenda and authorized $1.8 million for the Member Initiative Program, entering agreements with three nonprofit entities. William Worobec was appointed as County Investigator General. The Board also approved budget transfers, accepted a $638,116 Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance grant, extended the HOPE court grant to June 2026, and approved a $50,250 Public Defender Services grant.

• Approved consent agenda (moved by Paula Garcia, seconded by Saba Haider)
• Approved Member Initiative Program agreements allocating $1.8 M (moved by Jim Zay, seconded by Yeena Yoo)
• Approved appointment of William Worobec as County Investigator General (moved by Jim Zay, seconded by Kari Galassi)
• Approved budget transfers for various County companies (moved by Paula Garcia, seconded by Yeena Yoo)
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $638,116 weatherization grant (moved by Paula Garcia, seconded by Saba Haider)
• Approved extension of HOPE grant to June 30 2026 (moved by Paula Garcia, seconded by Saba Haider)
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $50,250 Public Defender Services grant (moved by Paula Garcia)

Finance Committee

The DuPage County Finance Committee will consider over 20 procurement items, including a $4.1 million Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for software and cloud services, multiple conflict counsel legal contracts for the State's Attorney's Office totaling $390,000, and a $235,000 contract for stormwater education services. The committee will also vote on budget transfers and grant acceptances. All items are recommendations to the full County Board.

• $4,095,838 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for software and Azure cloud services (7.G.2)
• $638,116 grant acceptance for Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (8.A)
• $235,000 contract to SCARCE for stormwater education services (7.F.1)
• $181,889 well cleaning contract for Wood Dale-Itasca Reservoir (7.F.3)
• Up to $25,000–$120,000 each for five law firms as conflict counsel for State's Attorney (7.A.1–6)

The committee authorized remote participation for the meeting and approved several budget transfers. It approved multiple procurement contracts, including legal services, IT consulting, employee awards, and a $56,000 inventory sale. The largest single award was a $235,000 contract for stormwater education and recycling services.

• Approved motion to allow remote participation (voice vote)
• Approved $165 transfer from IT subscription to IT equipment capital lease
• Approved multiple legal services contracts totaling $560,000 for the State's Attorney's Office
• Approved $45,000 IT consultant contract for the Regional Office of Education
• Approved $31,797 employee service awards contract for Human Resources
• Approved $56,000 sale of inventory to Adams County by the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Approved $235,000 stormwater education and recycling contract with SCARCE
• Approved $104,794.16 restroom supplies contract for Facilities Management

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will vote on an amended local public agency agreement with IDOT for improvements at Lemont Road and 87th Street, with an estimated county cost of $4.59 million. Also up for approval: an intergovernmental agreement with the Tollway for I-88 bridge improvements ($1.86 million), and agreements for overweight permitting services and two budget transfers totaling $69,500 for employee obligations and medical insurance. The committee will also receive transit updates from Pace and RTA.

• Budget transfer of $8,500 from contingencies to employer IMRF and Social Security due to union salary rates.
• Budget transfer of $61,000 from contingencies to employee medical insurance for unforeseen expenses.
• Agreement with Oxcart Permit Systems for overweight/over-dimension permitting services (no county cost).
• Amending resolution for updated LPA agreement with IDOT for CH 9/Lemont Road and CH 31/87th Street (county cost $4,591,614).
• Intergovernmental agreement with Illinois Tollway for I-88 bridge improvements (county cost $1,857,217.06).

Human Services

The committee will consider accepting and appropriating a $638,116 Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program grant from the DOE for the period July 2025 through June 2026. They will also vote on a $34,000 contract renewal with DuPage Federation for interpreter and translation services. Two budget transfers are proposed: $5,000 to cover salary deficits and $2,960 for a walk-behind sweeper at Animal Control. Several expired purchase orders are set to be closed as consent items.

• Acceptance and appropriation of $638,116 DOE weatherization grant (FI-R-0190-25)
• Approval of $34,000 contract renewal with DuPage Federation for interpreter/translation services (HS-P-0054-25)
• Budget transfer of $5,000 from IT and travel accounts to cover salary deficits (25-2693)
• Budget transfer of $2,960 for purchase of a walk-behind sweeper for Animal Control (25-2694)

The Human Services Committee moved $21 M from the Small Human Services Grant to a food‑insecurity line item, approved by a 5‑to‑1 vote. Remote participation for two members was approved unanimously. Several budget transfers and contract approvals were also adopted.

• Approved $21 M transfer from Small Human Services Grant to food‑insecurity line item (5‑1)
• Approved remote participation for Members DeSart and LaPlante (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved October 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $638,116 Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program grant (sent to Finance)
• Approved $34,000 interpreter services contract with DuPage Federation (sent to Finance)
• Approved $5,000 transfer from IT and travel accounts to regular salaries
• Approved $2,960 transfer for walk‑behind sweeper purchase for Animal Control
• Approved consent agenda closing multiple expired purchase orders (voice vote, unanimous)

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee is recommending approval of several procurement contracts, including a $4.1 million Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for software and Azure cloud services over three years. Other items include software maintenance renewals for FireEye, Adobe, and enterprise content management, as well as a UPS purchase and wireless services. The committee also considers a cyber liability insurance policy and an agreement for overweight permit services.

• Contract with CDW Government for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Azure Cloud Services, $4,095,838.65 over three years
• Annual maintenance renewal for FireEye Security software from BDO USA LLP, $189,409
• Enterprise Term Lease for Adobe software licensing from SHI International Corp, $155,994.59
• Purchase of Eaton Uninterruptible Power Supply from Critical Power Solutions Group, $83,748
• Cyber liability insurance policy from Alliant Insurance Services, $137,191

Stormwater Management Committee

The Stormwater Management Committee will consider several contract actions, including a $235,000 contract with School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE). It will also review budget transfers totaling $175,000 for employee salary and medical insurance, and extensions of existing contracts with the Village of Glendale Heights and Black & Veatch Corporation. Additional contracts for crane services, well cleaning, and engineering services will be recommended for approval.

• Contract with SCARCE for education services, up to $235,000 (Stormwater Management)
• Budget transfer of $175,000 to cover FY25 employee salary and medical insurance
• Change order extending Glendale Heights contract to Nov 30, 2027 (no amount change)
• Change order extending Black & Veatch contract to Nov 30, 2026 (no amount change)
• Contract with Bay Crane Midwest for on‑call crane services, up to $24,508

The Stormwater Management Committee approved a $235,000 contract with SCARCE for education services and a $175,000 budget transfer for employee salary and medical insurance. It also approved several contract extensions and new service contracts, all without changes to contract amounts. All approved items were recorded as accepted and sent to finance where noted.

• Approved $175,000 budget transfer for employee salary and medical insurance (FY25)
• Approved contract extension for Village of Glendale Heights (no amount change)
• Approved contract extension for Black & Veatch Corporation (no amount change)
• Approved contract with Bay Crane Midwest, LLC for on‑call crane services up to $24,508
• Approved amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Burr Ridge (no amount change)
• Approved $235,000 SCARCE education services contract (sent to finance)
• Approved $75,000 contract with V3 Companies for on‑call drainage engineering services (sent to finance)
• Approved $181,889 contract with Water Well Solutions Illinois for well cleaning at Wood Dale‑Itasca Reservoir (sent to finance)

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will review procurement requests for the Sheriff's Office and budget transfers for the Circuit Court. The body is also considering the acceptance of grants for public defender services and the HOPE/FOCUS court program.

• Contract for ThinkGard Compliance as a Service (CaaS-GRC) for the Sheriff's Office not to exceed $38,156.25
• Contract for ZIPS Car Wash LLC for Sheriff's vehicles not to exceed $17,600.00
• Public Defender Services Grant PY 26 appropriation of $50,250
• Budget transfer of $12,280.00 for Part Time Help in the Circuit Court
• Verizon Wireless contract for tablet and machine-to-machine services not to exceed $33,510

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee approved several procurement contracts, a budget transfer, and grant appropriations. Motions to allow remote participation and to approve the previous meeting minutes were also approved. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved remote participation for Member DeSart
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved ThinkGard compliance contract up to $38,156.25 for the Sheriff's Office (sent to finance)
• Approved Jet Brite Car Wash contract up to $17,600.00 for Sheriff's vehicles
• Approved extension and appropriation for HOPE FOCUS Court Grant FY21 (sent to finance)
• Approved Public Defender Services Grant appropriation of $50,250 (sent to finance)
• Approved $12,280 budget transfer to Part Time Help account
• Approved Verizon Wireless contract up to $33,510 for multiple divisions (sent to finance)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will approve a $130,000 budget transfer from contingency accounts to benefit payments and employee medical insurance accounts. It will extend the Clark Dietz contract for the Solar Array Phase II project and award several equipment contracts, including snow‑pushers and mounts from Russo Hardware. The committee will also renew service contracts for pistol range maintenance and approve purchase orders for Verizon Wireless tablet services and Menards supplies. Additional agenda items include a touch‑screen review and a campus memorial for victims of violence.

• Transfer $130,000 from account 2000-2555-53828 (Contingencies) to account 2000-2555-51000 (Benefit Payments) and from account 2000-2640-53828 (Contingencies) to account 2000-2640-53040 (Employee Medical and Hospital Insurance)
• Extend Clark Dietz, Inc. contract for Solar Array Phase II project to Nov 30 2026 (no change in contract total)
• Award Russo Hardware contract for Arctic Sectional Snow Pusher & Cat Fusion Coup mount, up to $16,649
• Renew Best Technology Systems contract for pistol range maintenance, up to $19,380, first and final renewal option
• Approve Verizon Wireless purchase order for wireless tablet services, up to $33,510

The Public Works Committee approved a $130,000 transfer of contingency funds to benefit payments and employee medical accounts. It also approved extensions and new contracts for solar engineering, snow equipment, pistol‑range maintenance, restroom supplies, wireless services, and a Menards purchase order. Two of the approvals were sent to finance for processing.

• Approved $130,000 budget transfer from contingencies to benefit payments and employee medical accounts
• Approved extension of Clark Dietz, Inc. contract for Solar Array Phase II to Nov 30, 2026 (no cost change)
• Approved contract with Russo Hardware for Arctic Sectional Snow Pusher & Cat Fusion mount, up to $16,649
• Approved contract with Russo Hardware for Arctic Sectional Sno‑Wing & Skid Steer mount, up to $18,500
• Approved renewal of Best Technology Systems contract for pistol range maintenance, up to $19,380
• Approved renewal of Valdes Supply contract for restroom supplies, up to $104,794.16 (sent to finance)
• Approved Verizon Wireless contract for tablet and M2M services, up to $33,510 (sent to finance)
• Approved Menards purchase order for various products, up to $7,500

ETSB - Policy Advisory Committee

The Policy Advisory Committee will consider a memorandum of understanding modification to allow the Metra Police Department access to the DuPage Emergency Dispatch Interoperable Radio System (DEDIR System). The body will also discuss updates to the DEDIR system and a proposed policy regarding the use of an emergency button.

• Approval of MOU modification for Metra Police access to DEDIR System
• Discussion of DEDIR System emergency button policy
• Discussion of CommandCentral Aware Access Policy
• Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
• November DEDIR System update

The committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding modification with the Metra Police Department to access the DuPage Emergency Dispatch Interoperable Radio System. It also recommended approval for Wayne Police access and the 2026 meeting calendar, and accepted the October DEDIR maintainer report. All approvals were made by voice vote.

• Approved MOU modification with Metra Police (voice vote, all aye) – RESULT: APPROVED
• Recommended approval for Wayne Police DEDIR access (voice vote, 4 aye, 0 nay, 2 absent) – RESULT: ETSB RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
• Recommended approval of 2026 meeting calendar (voice vote, all aye) – RESULT: ETSB RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
• Accepted DEDIR System October Maintainer Report (placed on file) – RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE
• Recommended approval of Oct 6 2025 PAC minutes (voice vote, all aye) – RESULT: ETSB RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
• Recommended change of committee meeting time to 2:00 pm on Mondays (voice vote, all aye) – RESULT: ETSB RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The commission will approve the September 4, 2025 special meeting minutes and conduct an evidentiary hearing on case 25‑1. An executive session will be held for one‑on‑one interviews related to employee appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and agenda additions.

• Approval of special meeting minutes from September 4, 2025
• Evidentiary hearing for case 25‑1
• Executive session for personnel interviews under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

The Commissioners approved the September 4, 2025 special meeting minutes. They recessed the meeting into executive session for the evidentiary hearing. They admitted Exhibits M‑R into the record. The hearing was continued to Dec 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting was recessed to that date.

• Approved Sep 4, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for evidentiary hearing (unanimous)
• Admitted Exhibits M‑R to the record (unanimous)
• Continued Case #25‑01 evidentiary hearing to Dec 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Recessed special call meeting to Dec 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (unanimous)

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will hear presentations on the Health Department FY2026 budget and the Metra annual budget. They will vote on a rate increase for the DuPage Care Center, several insurance and service contracts, a resolution supporting due process and a path to citizenship, and multiple financial appropriations.

• DuPage Care Center rate increase: Standard care from $468 to $487/day, Alzheimer's from $487 to $506/day, Post-Acute from $668 to $695/day, effective Dec 1, 2025
• Resolution supporting due process and a fair path to citizenship (CB-R-0078-25)
• Contract purchase order for collective bargaining consultation with Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC, not to exceed $150,000
• Pilot rideshare access program amendment with PACE for Willowbrook/Hinsdale Lake Terrace neighborhood (estimated county cost $500,000)
• Contract for tethered drone for Sheriff's Office from Safeware, Inc., not to exceed $67,892.25

The DuPage County Board approved the Help America Vote Act polling‑place accessibility grant of $3,686. It also approved the appropriation of $1,471 interest earned for the DuPage Animal Friends Unrestricted PY25 Grant and adopted the consent agenda. Motions to conduct the meeting by teleconference, extend public comment, and move board resolutions to the end of the agenda were each approved by voice vote.

• Approved $3,686 HAVA polling‑place accessibility grant (voice vote)
• Approved $1,471 interest appropriation for Animal Friends grant (voice vote)
• Approved the consent agenda (voice vote)
• Approved motion to conduct meeting via teleconference (voice vote)
• Approved motion to extend public comment (voice vote)
• Approved motion to reorder agenda items (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The DuPage County Finance Committee will consider resolutions setting the 2025 tax levies for FY2026, including the annual appropriation ordinance. The agenda also includes a rate increase for the DuPage Care Center and approval of several procurement contracts, notably over $1 million in excess liability insurance. Budget transfers and various fund appropriations are also on the docket.

• FY2026 appropriation ordinances and 2025 tax levies for the County and Century Hill Lighting Fund
• Recommendation to secure excess liability insurance for the County and Health Department for $1,049,048
• DuPage Care Center rate increase: standard custodial care to $487/day, Alzheimer's special care to $506/day, effective Dec 1, 2025
• Contract for right-of-way negotiation services up to $200,000 for Division of Transportation
• Intergovernmental agreement with Township of Winfield using $14,064 in ARPA interest funds for building improvements

The committee approved a $500,000 pilot rideshare program for the Willowbrook/Hinsdale Lake Terrace neighborhood and a series of insurance contracts totaling over $1 million. It also authorized a rate increase for the DuPage Care Center and several procurement contracts for public works, the sheriff's office, and other departments. All items were approved by voice vote or unanimous consent.

• Motion to allow remote participation passed by voice vote
• Approved $365 transfer from mileage expense to IT equipment
• Approved multiple insurance contracts, including $1,049,048 excess liability insurance
• Approved $500,000 pilot rideshare access program (voice vote)
• Approved $67,892.25 drone purchase for the Sheriff's Office
• Approved $1,363,020 food and supply contract for DuPage Care Center
• Approved DuPage Care Center rate increase for patient‑day charges
• Approved Public Works vehicle purchases: F‑350 $80,767 and Ford F‑150/Explorer $83,477

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider several procurement contracts, including a $308,511 engineering contract for Bloomingdale Road bridge improvements and a $200,000 right-of-way negotiation services agreement. Two $30,000 legal service agreements for highway authority and environmental issues are also up for approval. Multiple change orders extend existing contracts without cost increases, and a scrivener's error on a prior contract amendment is corrected. An intergovernmental agreement with Downers Grove Township for road maintenance has no county cost.

• Approval of $308,511 contract to Ciorba Group for Phase I engineering on CH 4/Bloomingdale Road bridge over Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad
• Approval of $200,000 contract to Mathewson Right-of-Way Company for professional right-of-way negotiation services
• Two $30,000 legal service agreements with Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl for highway authority benefit applications and environmental issues
• Correction of scrivener's error on Alfred Benesch contract: increase should be $138,658 (not $138,568), new total $1,001,997
• Intergovernmental agreement with Downers Grove Township Road District for 2025 road maintenance (no county cost)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider a resolution approving a service agreement with Choose DuPage for December 2025 through November 2027. They will also discuss a Hotel Transportation Grant Program and receive a presentation from Choose DuPage. Approval of previous minutes and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to approve service agreement with Choose DuPage (Dec 2025–Nov 2027) (ED-R-0002-25)
• Discussion of Hotel Transportation Grant Program
• Presentation by Choose DuPage Director Greg Bedalov
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The committee approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It approved a service agreement between DuPage County and Choose DuPage (ED‑R‑0002‑25) covering December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2027. The committee also voted unanimously to add $25,000 to the Hotel Transportation Grant Program, raising the annual contribution to $75,000 for FY 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 16, 2025 Economic Development Committee minutes (no vote tally reported)
• Approved Service Agreement with Choose DuPage (FY 2025‑2027) (ED‑R‑0002‑25) (no vote tally reported)
• Approved additional $25,000 for Hotel Transportation Grant Program (all ayes)

Human Services

The Human Services Committee will consider a rate increase for the DuPage Care Center, raising per-patient-day charges by $19-$27 for standard, Alzheimer's, and post-acute care, effective December 1, 2025. The committee will also vote on several contract renewals, including a $1.36 million food service contract and a $69,000 paper supplies contract. Other items include a $15,000 interpreter services contract and a $51,220 sole-source pump system purchase.

• Rate increase for DuPage Care Center: Standard Custodial Care to $487/day, Alzheimer's Special Care to $506/day, Post-Acute Care to $695/day, effective December 1, 2025
• Contract renewal with Sysco Chicago for primary food, supplies, and chemicals, not to exceed $1,363,020
• Contract renewal with Valdes Supply for restroom tissue, paper towels, and facial tissue, not to exceed $69,000
• Contract renewal with AirGas USA for liquid portable oxygen, not to exceed $50,000
• Contract with Piedmont Global for interpreter and translation services, $15,000

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It approved a $15,000 contract with Piedmont Global for interpreter and translation services. It also approved a rate increase for the DuPage Care Center and several procurement contracts, all of which were sent to finance for processing.

• Approved October 7, 2025 Human Services minutes
• Approved $15,000 interpreter services contract with Piedmont Global
• Approved DuPage Care Center rate increase effective Dec 1 2025
• Approved sole‑source pump system purchase up to $51,220
• Approved restroom tissue purchase up to $69,000
• Approved liquid oxygen purchase up to $50,000
• Approved food supplies purchase up to $1,363,020
• Approved Learning Management System contract up to $19,173.02

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will review procurement requests for the Sheriff's Office and the 18th Judicial Circuit Court. The body will also consider a budget transfer of $442,000 for the Sheriff's Office.

• Contract for Audriana T. Anderson (Anderson Attorneys & Advisors, LLC) as Child Protection GAL Attorney not to exceed $42,000
• Purchase of a tethered drone for the Sheriff's Office from Safeware, Inc. not to exceed $67,892.25
• Purchase of a GSA Class 5-Four Drawer Safe for the Sheriff's Office from American Made Safe & Security, LLC not to exceed $15,561.80
• Budget transfer of $442,000 from Software to IT Equipment and Other Professional Services for the Sheriff's Office

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee approved remote participation for two members, adopted the October 7 meeting minutes, and approved several procurement contracts and a $442,000 budget transfer for the Sheriff's Office. Informational reports from the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and the Public Defender's Office were accepted and placed on file. No new business was discussed.

• Approved remote participation for Members DeSart and Haider
• Approved October 7 meeting minutes
• Approved contract for Child Protection GAL Attorney up to $42,000 (JPS-P-0046-25)
• Approved purchase of tethered drone for Sheriff's Office up to $67,892.25 (JPS-P-0047-25)
• Approved purchase of GSA Class 5 safe for Sheriff's Office up to $15,561.80 (25-2563)
• Approved $442,000 budget transfer from Software to IT Equipment and Other Professional Services accounts (25-2564)
• Accepted Safe Harbor Monthly Report – September 2025 (25-2565)
• Accepted Public Defender's Office September 2025 Statistical Report (25-2566)

Animal Services Committee

The committee will consider a second amendment to extend a construction manager contract for the Animal Services Facility Addition through November 30, 2026, with no change in contract amount. It will also vote on accepting $1,471 in interest earned on a grant from DuPage Animal Friends. Minutes from the August 2025 meeting are up for approval.

• Second amendment to Contract 5853-0001 SERV with RWE Design Build to extend construction manager services for the Animal Services Facility Addition to November 30, 2026, no cost change
• Acceptance and appropriation of $1,471 in interest from the DuPage Animal Friends Unrestricted PY25 Grant

The committee approved a motion allowing Vice Chair Dawn DeSart to join remotely, with all members in favor. It approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The committee approved a second amendment to Contract 5853-0001 extending the construction manager services contract to November 30, 2026. It also approved the appropriation of $1,471 interest earned on the DuPage Animal Friends Unrestricted PY25 Grant and sent it to finance.

• Approved remote participation for Vice Chair Dawn DeSart (all in favor)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (result: approved)
• Approved second amendment to Contract 5853-0001 extending contract to Nov 30, 2026 (no change in amount)
• Approved appropriation of $1,471 interest from DAF Unrestricted PY25 Grant and sent to finance

Public Works Committee

The committee will decide on budget transfers, vehicle purchases, contract extensions, and a sole-source generator maintenance contract. A presentation on campus flood control is also scheduled. The meeting includes several consent items and joint purchasing agreements for vehicles.

• Transfer $6,000 from Other Contractual Expenses to Lease of Buildings for TGA Park (Election Warehouse) November lease payment
• Transfer $29,985 from Maintenance Supplies to Construction & Other Motor Equipment for a 2025 John Deere Gator for Grounds
• Contract with Sutton Ford for a F-350 4X4 Super Chassis Cab, not to exceed $80,767, via Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
• Contract with Currie Motors Fleet for a Ford F-150 and Ford Explorer, not to exceed $83,477, via Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
• Sole-source contract with Interstate Power Systems for generator maintenance at Standby Power Facility, not to exceed $163,693.34

The committee authorized remote participation for a member and approved the meeting minutes. It approved two budget transfers totaling $35,985 for lease and equipment purchases. Several contracts were approved, including joint‑purchasing agreements for vehicles, a contract renewal for building automation, and a sole‑source generator maintenance contract. No new business was presented.

• Approved remote participation for Member DeSart (all ayes)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 7, 2025
• Approved $6,000 transfer for TGA Park lease payment
• Approved $29,985 transfer to purchase a 2025 John Deere Gator
• Approved Sutton Ford vehicle contract up to $80,767
• Approved Currie Motors vehicle contract up to $83,477
• Approved Johnson Controls service agreement up to $28,910.40
• Approved sole‑source generator maintenance contract up to $163,693.34

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The Sheriff's Merit Commission will meet to discuss a proposal from IOS, a testing company. The body will also hold an executive session for one-on-one interviews and potential action on candidate certifications.

• Testing company proposal from IOS
• Budget status and payment of claims
• Certification of candidates following one-on-one interviews

The Sheriff's Merit Commission approved the October 2 regular and executive meeting minutes. It approved payment of all current Bills Payable and voted to conduct an RFP before any changes to the IOS testing company proposal. The commission also certified candidates 2915, 2919, 2925, 3016, and 3033 while not certifying candidate 2916.

• Approved regular meeting minutes from Oct 2, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved executive meeting minutes from Oct 2, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved payment of all current Bills Payable list (3-0)
• Approved RFP process before changes to IOS testing company proposal (3-0)
• Entered executive session (3-0)
• Certified candidates 2915, 2919, 2925, 3016, 3033; candidate 2916 not certified (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will consider zoning text amendments to regulate short-term rentals and adjust lot requirements in R-3 and R-4 districts. The board also votes on several zoning variances, including a chicken coop setback reduction and a 60-foot flagpole. A large contract for Sheriff's vehicle maintenance ($522,215) and acceptance of over $8 million in Senior Services funding are on the consent agenda. Multiple other contracts and grant acceptances are scheduled for approval.

• Zoning text amendments for short-term rentals and lot sizes (DC-O-0048-25)
• Acceptance of $8,130,284 for Senior Services (FI-R-0155-25)
• Sheriff vehicle maintenance contract up to $522,215 (JPS-P-0040-25)
• Zoning variance for chicken coop setback in Downers Grove (DC-O-0044-25)
• Sale of ETSB inventory for $125,400 (ETS-R-0053-25)

The Board approved the consent agenda, the Member Initiative Program agreements, and appointed Raymond Kickert to the Glenbard Fire Protection District. It also extended two state grant periods and approved $8.13 million for the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund, plus a $10,000 Powering Safe Communities grant.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Member Initiative Program agreements (Result: Approved)
• Approved appointment of Raymond Kickert to Glenbard Fire Protection District (Result: Approved)
• Approved extension of Illinois EPA Section 319(h) grant to July 15, 2026 (Result: Approved)
• Approved extension of Illinois Court Commission on Access to Justice grant to July 30, 2026 (Result: Approved)
• Approved $8,130,284 Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund (Result: Approved)
• Approved $10,000 Powering Safe Communities Grant (Result: Approved)

Finance Committee

The DuPage County Finance Committee will consider approving budget transfers for software implementation and multiple contracts for services ranging from IT maintenance to vehicle fleet purchases. The agenda includes resolutions for utility agreements and stormwater drainage improvements.

• Approval of contract to WEX Health for Flexible Spending Account Services (max $20,500)
• Approval of contract to HD Supply for cleaning chemicals at DuPage Care Center (max $189,000)
• Approval of contract to Tyler Technologies for tax system maintenance (max $1,033,770)
• Approval of contract to Copenhaver Construction for St. Joseph Creek drainage improvements (amended max $3,885,686)
• Approval of contract to Genuine Parts Company for vehicle lifts (max $144,750)

The Finance Committee approved a series of budget transfers, procurement contracts, and contract amendments. Highlights include a $1.03 million IT maintenance contract with Tyler Technologies, a $484,140 LIHEAP energy assistance payment, and amendments to stormwater projects. All items were approved by voice vote or recorded vote, with no proposals denied or tabled.

• Approved $13,105 transfer to software fund (voice vote)
• Approved $20,500 WEX Health flexible spending account contract (voice vote)
• Approved $75,000 SAFEBuilt professional services contract (6-0 vote)
• Approved $60,000 Güd Marketing recycling education contract (voice vote)
• Approved $1,033,770 Tyler Technologies IT maintenance contract (voice vote)
• Approved $522,215 Public Safety Direct vehicle upfitting contract (voice vote)
• Approved $484,140 LIHEAP energy assistance payments (voice vote)
• Approved $70,100 amendment to St. Joseph Creek drainage project (voice vote)

ETSB - Ad Hoc Finance Committee

The Ad Hoc Finance Committee will review the FY26 budget and approve the Emergency Telephone System Board's annual appropriation resolution for the fiscal year beginning December 1, 2025.

• Review FY26 budget
• Approve ETSB annual appropriation resolution
• Approve minutes from June 11, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the FY26 budget appropriation with a vote of 6 Ayes and 1 Nay. It also approved a $13 M revenue projection for FY26, the CommsCoach interface request for FY25, and moved the RapidSOS Communicator suite to the November board agenda. The committee endorsed a recommendation to amend the Expenditure Policy for one‑time disbursements and formally approved the June 11 and September 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved FY26 budget appropriation (6 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Approved FY26 revenue projection of $13 M
• Approved CommsCoach interface request for FY25
• Moved RapidSOS Communicator suite to November board agenda
• Approved recommendation to amend Expenditure Policy on one‑time disbursements
• Approved June 11 2025 ETSB Ad Hoc Finance minutes (voice vote, all Ayes)
• Approved September 10 2025 ETSB Ad Hoc Finance minutes (voice vote, all Ayes)

Ethics Commission

The DuPage County Ethics Commission will approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes, adopt the schedule for its 2026 meetings, and provide an update on FY25 ethics training. No other business is listed.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on June 11, 2025 (Agenda item 5.A.)
• Adopt the 2026 Ethics Commission meeting schedule (Agenda item 6.A.)
• Provide FY25 ethics training update (Agenda item 7.A.)

The commission approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It also approved the schedule for the 2026 Ethics Commission meetings. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Accepted June 11, 2025 Ethics Commission minutes (result: ACCEPTED)
• Accepted 2026 Ethics Commission meeting schedule (result: ACCEPTED)

ETSB - Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will vote on several change orders, including a $4.87 million amendment to Motorola Solutions for portable radio equipment and a $3.9 million purchase of 594 Tait mobile radios. Other action items include declaring surplus equipment, selling inventory to the Vermillion/Livingston County Consortium for $125,400, and approving the FY26 budget appropriation. The board will also consider budget transfers totaling over $9 million for radio replacement and Motorola financing payments.

• $4.87 million amendment to Motorola Solutions for portable radios (13% increase to $42.28 million)
• $3.9 million purchase of 594 Tait 9900 mobile radios from ABeep
• $6.65 million FY26 budget transfer for fourth Motorola financing payment
• Sale of surplus inventory to Vermillion/Livingston County Consortium for $125,400
• FY26 annual budget appropriation for the Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board approved its consent agenda and a $305,206.80 payment of claims. It also approved a $4,870,737.99 amendment to the Motorola Solutions contract for additional portable radios. Additional actions included approving a $4,885 equipment amendment, designating surplus equipment, selling inventory for $125,400, applying a 3% COLA salary adjustment, and authorizing a $3,909,700.04 purchase of Tait mobile radios. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved payment of claims $305,206.80 (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved Motorola Solutions amendment increasing contract by $4,870,737.99 (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved Purvis Systems amendment increasing contract by $4,885 (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved resolution designating surplus equipment as per Attachments A & B (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved sale of inventory to Vermillion/Livingston County Consortium for $125,400 (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living salary adjustment for ETSB staff (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved purchase order to ABeep for 594 Tait 9900 mobile radios, total $3,909,700.04 (voice vote, all Aye)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will vote on four budget transfers totaling $2.625 million, including $1.1 million for union contract adjustments and $1 million for engineering contracts. Other action items include approving an $18,000 membership fee for JULIE locating services and several procurement contracts for car washes, de-icing liquids, and vehicle lifts. The committee will also cancel a contract for bridge engineering on Bloomingdale Road due to design delays.

• Budget transfer of $1,100,000 for union contract adjustments (25-2323)
• Budget transfer of $1,000,000 for engineering contracts carried from FY24 (25-2249)
• Approval of $18,000 annual membership fee to JULIE, Inc. for locating services (25-2343)
• Contract to K-Tech Specialty Coatings for de-icing liquids up to $120,000 (DT-P-0047-25)
• Cancellation of contract for Bloomingdale Road Bridge engineering services due to design delays (25-2327)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will consider a contract for building plan reviews up to $75,000 and several zoning ordinances including short-term rental rules and a flagpole height increase. The committee will also vote on a chicken coop setback variance and a restaurant conditional use.

• Contract with SAFEBuilt Illinois, LLC for plan reviews up to $75,000
• Zoning ordinance to allow a Class B Restaurant in Downers Grove
• Zoning ordinance to increase flagpole height to 60 feet in Addison
• Zoning ordinance to amend short-term rental rules in the R-3 and R-4 districts
• Zoning ordinance to reduce chicken coop setbacks in Downers Grove

The Development Committee approved a contract with SAFEBuilt Illinois for up to $75,000 of building and plumbing plan review services. It denied a zoning relief request for a chicken coop setback. It approved several zoning relief items, including a restaurant conditional use, a flagpole height increase, additional parking for an athletic facility, and a text amendment to allow short‑term rentals.

• Approved SAFEBuilt Illinois contract up to $75,000 (6‑0)
• Denied chicken coop setback relief (1‑5)
• Approved Willowbrook Waffles Class B restaurant conditional use (6‑0)
• Approved River Forest Country Club flagpole height increase (6‑0)
• Approved West Suburban Athletic Development parking amendment (6‑0)
• Approved short‑term rental zoning text amendment (6‑0)

Technology Committee

The DuPage County Technology Committee will vote on several procurement contracts and an intergovernmental agreement. The largest item is a $1,033,770 renewal for Tyler Technologies enterprise software maintenance and support. Other proposed contracts include hardware purchases, training vouchers, and software subscriptions.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District for drive time polygon creation
• Tyler Technologies annual maintenance renewal for Assessment & Tax, Identity Workforce, and Cashiering software: $1,033,770
• Purchase of 15 educational training vouchers from Learning Tree International: $31,410
• Granicus GovDelivery annual subscription for County Board e-newsletters: $36,081.49
• Insight Public Sector laptops, desktops, monitors, and docking stations: up to $337,369

The Technology Committee approved the minutes from the September 16 meeting and an intergovernmental agreement with the Lisle‑Woodridge Fire Protection District. It approved six contract purchase orders for various IT services and software, each sent to finance for processing. Three consent items to close expired purchase orders were also approved. No public comments or old business were presented.

• Approved September 16 Technology Committee minutes (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Lisle‑Woodridge Fire Protection District (RESULT: APPROVED AT COMMITTEE)
• Approved Tyler Technologies contract for $1,033,770 (RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE)
• Approved Learning Tree International USA contract for $31,410 (RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE)
• Approved Granicus LLC GovDelivery subscription for $36,081.49 (RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE)
• Approved Insight Public Sector hardware purchase up to $337,369 (RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE)
• Approved Emphasys Computer Solutions maintenance contract for $29,452.28 (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved Infor (US) Inc. ERP support contract for $27,101.24 (RESULT: APPROVED)

Human Services

The Human Services Committee will consider appropriating $8.1 million for the Aging Case Coordination Unit fund for Senior Services, and increasing LIHEAP funding by $562,953 to $4.05 million. Other action items include grants for employment barriers, weatherization, and contracts for HMIS software, interpretation services, and DuPage Care Center equipment and supplies. An informational report covers multi-million dollar utility contracts for the County campus.

• $8,130,284 appropriation for Aging Case Coordination Unit (Senior Services)
• $562,953 increase in LIHEAP funding to $4,050,265
• Purchase order to WellSky for HMIS software renewal $64,028.90
• Contract with HD Supply for cleaning chemicals up to $189,000
• PointClickCare software maintenance for Care Center $302,734.83

The Human Services Committee approved multiple funding allocations, including $40,250 for the IACAA Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot, $8,130,284 for the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund, $171,394 for the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program retrofits, and an increase of LIHEAP funding to $4,050,265. All of these items were approved and forwarded to finance. The board also approved several contract purchase orders for the DuPage Care Center and utility services.

• Approved $40,250 IACAA Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot (sent to finance)
• Approved $8,130,284 Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund (sent to finance)
• Approved up to $171,394 IHWAP retrofits grant (sent to finance)
• Approved increase of LIHEAP funding to $4,050,265 (sent to finance)
• Approved $64,028.90 WellSky Homeless Management Information System contract (sent to finance)
• Approved $35,000 Pulmonary Exchange respiratory equipment rental (sent to finance)
• Approved $189,000 HD Supply housekeeping chemicals contract (sent to finance)
• Accepted $3,152,000 City of Wheaton water utility contract (placed on file)

Stormwater Management Committee

The Stormwater Management Committee will consider approving contract amendments for the St. Joseph Creek Condominium Drainage Improvements Project and opening the Water Quality Improvement Program Grant for FY2026. The committee will also review a contract for generator maintenance services.

• St. Joseph Creek Condominium Drainage Improvements Project contract amendment (up to $2,105,971)
• Water Quality Improvement Program Grant for FY2026 opening
• Generator maintenance contract with GenServe LLC (up to $138,832)
• Residential Drainage Assistance Program cost share update
• Illinois EPA Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Agreement extension

The Stormwater Management Committee approved amendments to two Copenhaver Construction contracts, raising the total amounts for the St. Joseph Creek Condominium Drainage Improvements Project. It also accepted the request to open the FY2026 Water Quality Improvement Program Grant and approved an extension of time for an EPA non‑point source assistance agreement. Additionally, the committee accepted a generator‑service contract with GenServe LLC.

• Approved amendment to St. Joseph Creek Drainage Project – Building C, contract up to $1,779,715
• Approved amendment to St. Joseph Creek Drainage Project – Buildings A & B, contract up to $2,105,971
• Accepted request to open the Water Quality Improvement Program Grant for FY2026
• Approved extension of time for EPA Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Agreement
• Accepted contract with GenServe LLC for generator inspection and maintenance, up to $138,832
• Approved September 2, 2025 Stormwater Management Committee minutes

Environmental Committee

The DuPage County Environmental Committee will review a recommendation to approve a contract with G üd Marketing, Inc . for marketing services supporting the Chicagoland Recycling Education Campaign. The contract is funded through the US EPA REO Grant and may total up to $60,000 for the period October 14, 2025 through June 1, 2027. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of September 2 minutes, a SCARCE presentation, public comment, and discussion of old and new business.

• Approval of Environmental Committee minutes from September 2, 2025 (Agenda item 5.A.)
• SCARCE presentation (Agenda item 6.A.)
• Recommendation to approve contract with G üd Marketing, Inc . up to $60,000 for recycling education marketing (Agenda item 7.A.)
• Public comment period (Agenda item 4)
• Discussion of old business and new business (Agenda items 9 and 10)

The Environmental Committee approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a contract with Güd Marketing, Inc. to provide marketing services for the Chicagoland Recycling Education Campaign, up to $60,000, funded by a US EPA REO Grant. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Approved contract with Güd Marketing, Inc. for up to $60,000 (no vote tally provided)

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will consider approving multiple contracts for the Sheriff's Office, including vehicle maintenance, IT equipment, and new police interceptors. The committee will also vote on budget transfers to cover salary increases and fund the purchase of x-ray machines for the Circuit Court.

• Approval of contract for Sheriff's Office vehicle maintenance up to $522,215
• Approval of contract for Sheriff's Office IT equipment up to $115,938.64
• Approval of contract for Sheriff's Office office furniture up to $57,574.54
• Approval of contract for Sheriff's Office police interceptors up to $242,472
• Approval of budget transfer for Circuit Court x-ray machines and cameras

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee approved multiple contract purchase orders for the Sheriff’s Office and accepted two grant extensions. It also approved several budget transfers, the largest being $1,387,769 to fund four x‑ray machines and cameras for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court. All approvals were sent to finance. No new business was discussed.

• Approved Waters RADIAN ASAP System contract up to $120,486.99
• Approved Public Safety Direct vehicle upfitting contract up to $522,215
• Approved B&H Photo‑Video IT equipment contract up to $72,458.90
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Ford Interceptors for $90,690
• Approved purchase of three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cabs for $151,782
• Approved $1,387,769 transfer for four x‑ray machines and cameras for the Circuit Court
• Approved $1,059,000 transfer to cover Sheriff salary increases
• Approved $317,583 DOJ DNA capacity grant

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will approve the closure of several expiring service contracts, including a $979,387.70 contract with Commonwealth Edison. It will also consider a budget transfer of $6,238 for retrofitting a new facilities van, and approve new agreements for housekeeping supplies, electric utility services, and low‑cost space leases. A termination of the agreement with the DuPage County Veteran’s Memorial is also on the agenda.

• Close Commonwealth Edison contract – $979,387.70 (contract expiring)
• Transfer $6,238 from Fuel & Lubricants to Equipment & Machinery for van retrofit
• Approve joint purchasing agreement with HD Supply for up to $50,000 of cleaning supplies
• Approve purchase order to Commonwealth Edison for up to $60,000 of electric services (non‑competitive)
• Approve lease agreements for space at Judicial Office Facility at $1.00 per year each

The committee approved remote participation for board members and a $6,238 budget transfer to retrofit a new van. It also approved a joint purchasing agreement with HD Supply for up to $50,000, a non‑competitive award to Commonwealth Edison for up to $60,000, two ten‑year lease agreements each for $1 annually, and a $10,000 grant appropriation. All listed contract closures and extensions were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved remote participation for board members (motion approved)
• Approved $6,238 budget transfer to retrofit new van (motion approved)
• Approved joint purchasing agreement with HD Supply up to $50,000 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved non‑competitive award to Commonwealth Edison up to $60,000 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved lease with CASA of DuPage County for $1 annually (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved lease with Family Shelter Service for $1 annually (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved $10,000 grant appropriation for Powering Safe Communities (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved closure or extension of multiple service contracts on consent agenda (all approved)

ETSB - Policy Advisory Committee

The Policy Advisory Committee will consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Modification allowing the Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit to access the DuPage Emergency Dispatch Interoperable Radio System (DEDIR). The committee will also discuss updates to DEDIR policies, including the use of the emergency button, and review a new police template. Consent items include the September DEDIR system report and meeting minutes.

• Approval of MOU Modification for Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit access to DEDIR (Item 7.A)
• Discussion of Policy 911-005.6: DEDIR System Use of Emergency Button (Item 8.B)
• Discussion of Updated Police Template (Item 8.D)
• Real Time Crime Center Requests (Item 8.C)
• DEDIR System September Maintainer Report (Consent Item 6.A)

The committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding modification with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital's Mobile Stroke Unit, pending a 14‑day notification period ending Oct. 14. The September DEDIR System maintainer report and the Sep. 8 PAC minutes were accepted and placed on file. The Police Focus Group approved the updated police radio template as final. Members set the regular meeting time to Monday at 2:00 p.m. and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved MOU modification with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (voice vote, all aye)
• Accepted DEDIR System September Maintainer Report (voice vote, all aye)
• Accepted Sep. 8 ETSB PAC minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Police Focus Group approved updated police radio template (no vote recorded)
• Set regular meeting time to Monday at 2:00 p.m. (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, motion carried)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission will discuss a potential waiver for a candidate who is a current Veteran Affairs Police Officer and former Air Force military police. They will also address a candidate's request for disclosure of prior promotional exam results. The Sheriff's Office will report on the upcoming promotional exam for Sergeants and Lieutenants, scheduled for December 2, 2025, with the study guide released October 1. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Discussion of waiver eligibility for a candidate who is a current Veteran Affairs Police Officer and former Air Force military police
• Candidate request for disclosure of prior Promotional Exam results
• Promotional exam for Sergeants and Lieutenants set for December 2, 2025
• Study guide for promotional exam released October 1, 2025 per Stanard
• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for appointment, discipline, or performance of specific employees

Police Records Management System Oversight

The Police Records Management System Oversight Committee will act on the FY2026 budget, hear an update on the MFR-OCR 10 upgrade, and receive a progress report on the RFP process. Two appointments to the committee are also on the agenda.

• Approval of FY2026 Budget (action item 7.A.)
• Appointment of William Holmer to the PRMS Oversight Committee (informational 6.A.)
• Appointment of Kevin Patrick to the PRMS Oversight Committee (informational 6.B.)
• MFR-OCR 10 Upgrade Update (discussion 8.A.)
• RFP Process Update (discussion 8.B.)

The committee approved the FY2026 budget. It accepted the appointments of William Holmer and Kevin Patrick to the PRMS Oversight Committee. A motion to allow remote participation was carried unanimously. The minutes from the August 27 meeting were also approved.

• Motion to allow remote participation approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from Aug 27, 2025 approved
• Appointment of William Holmer accepted and placed on file
• Appointment of Kevin Patrick accepted and placed on file
• FY2026 budget approved

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will consider approving various contracts for services, including workforce development, wastewater treatment, and facility maintenance, as well as several zoning relief ordinances.

• Contract with Parents Alliance Employment Project for $591,928
• Contract with Wheaton Sanitary District for $1,821,000
• Contract with Carbon Day EV Charging for $39,999
• Zoning relief for Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization
• Zoning relief for garage addition reducing setbacks

At the September 23, 2025 meeting, Chair Deborah A. Conroy called the board to order. Member Tornatore moved, and Member Haider seconded, a motion to allow the County Board to conduct the meeting via teleconference. The motion was approved by voice vote with all members voting "ayes." No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved teleconference meeting motion (voice vote, all ayes)

Finance Committee

The DuPage County Finance Committee is considering budget transfers and procurement contracts. Notable actions include a $1,865,501 transfer for radio replacements for public safety agencies, and contracts for traffic signal maintenance ($7.7M), water and sewer utilities for the County campus ($3.15M and $1.82M), and youth job training services ($911,928).

• Transfer of $1,865,501 for radio replacements for OHSEM, Sheriff, Probation, and State's Attorney
• Awarding resolution to Meade, Inc. for 2026-2027 traffic signal and street light maintenance, estimated $7,718,158
• Recommendation for a contract to City of Wheaton for water utility services for County campus, total $3,152,000
• Recommendation for a contract to Wheaton Sanitary District for sanitary sewer utility services, total $1,821,000
• Recommendation for contracts to Parents Alliance Employment Project, Wheaton Warrenville CUSD 200, and LITE for youth job training, total $911,928

The Finance Committee approved a $3,152,000 contract with the City of Wheaton for water utility services to the County campus. It also approved a $1,821,000 sewer utility contract, a $1,865,501 budget transfer for radio replacements, and a $251 IT budget transfer. The committee accepted the recommendation to end weight‑loss medication coverage after the first quarter of 2026 and approved three workforce‑development contracts totaling $911,928.

• Approved $3,152,000 water utility contract with City of Wheaton (FM-P-0046-25)
• Approved $1,821,000 sanitary sewer contract with Wheaton Sanitary District (FM-P-0047-25)
• Approved $1,865,501 budget transfer for radio replacements (25-2252)
• Approved $251 budget transfer for IT equipment (25-2254)
• Approved elimination of weight‑loss medication coverage after Q1 2026 (insurance option 14b)
• Approved $591,928 Parents Alliance Employment Project contract (ED-P-0001-25)
• Approved $200,000 Wheaton Warrenville CUSD 200 contract (ED-P-0002-25)
• Approved $120,000 Leaders in Transformational Education contract (ED-P-0003-25)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2025. They will approve minutes from previous meetings, discuss budget status including a laptop purchase, and consider a request from the Sheriff's Office to schedule promotional exam testing for law enforcement sergeants and lieutenants with a possible date of February 28, 2026. The commission will also enter executive session for personnel matters and may take action on certifying candidates after one-on-one interviews.

• Approve purchasing a new laptop for the Merit Commission assistant (no dollar amount listed)
• Sheriff's Office requests promotional exam testing for sergeants and lieutenants, with February 28, 2026 as a preliminary date
• Action on certification of candidates following one-on-one interviews on September 18, 2025
• Approval of minutes from multiple meetings in August and September 2025

The commission approved the minutes from previous meetings, authorized the purchase of a new laptop for the Merit Commission assistant, and approved the bills payable list. It entered executive session and, after one‑on‑one interviews, certified Corrections candidates 3012, 3021, and 3026 while not certifying candidates 3018, 2511, and 3025. All motions passed with unanimous voice votes.

• Approved regular meeting minutes from Aug 20, Aug 28, Sep 4 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved executive session minutes from Aug 20, Aug 28 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved special call meeting minutes from Sep 4 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of new laptop for Merit Commission Assistant (all ayes)
• Approved bills payable list (payment of claims) (all ayes)
• Entered executive session (all ayes)
• Certified Corrections candidates 3012, 3021, 3026; candidates 3018, 2511, 3025 not certified (all ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting (all ayes)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, budget transfers for highway maintenance, and bridge project funding increases. The body is also discussing a grant proposal for highway safety and a Dial-a-Ride study.

• Awarding Resolution to Meade, Inc. for 2026-2027 Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance for $7,718,158.36
• Contract for STATE Testing, LLC for materials testing and engineering services not to exceed $200,000
• Funding increase of $138,658 for Geneva Road bridge improvements (Alfred Benesch & Company)
• Funding increase of $49,885 for CH 11/Army Trail Road bridge improvements (Ciorba Group)
• Resolution to participate in an RTA Dial-a-Ride study with a cost not to exceed $150,000

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted three incumbent worker training items for RKC Cleaners, the Village of Carol Stream Public Works, and Clyde's Donuts. The committee approved three contracts to provide youth job training—Parents Alliance Employment Project ($591,928), Wheaton Warrenville CUSD 200 ($200,000), and Leaders in Transformational Education ($120,000). It also approved an amendment extending a World Relief purchase order to January 31, 2026.

• Approved August 19, 2025 Economic Development Committee minutes
• Accepted and placed on file RKC Cleaners incumbent worker training
• Accepted and placed on file Village of Carol Stream Public Works incumbent worker training
• Accepted and placed on file Clyde's Donuts incumbent worker training
• Approved contract to Parents Alliance Employment Project, up to $591,928
• Approved contract to Wheaton Warrenville CUSD 200, up to $200,000
• Approved contract to Leaders in Transformational Education (LITE), up to $120,000
• Approved amendment to Purchase Order 6029-0001 extending contract date to Jan 31 2026

Development Committee

The Development Committee will review several zoning relief ordinances, including requests to reduce setbacks for home additions and a proposed cannabis dispensing location. The committee will also certify two new group homes for residents 55 and older.

• Certification of new group homes for residents 55+ at 18W750 18th Street and 1S561 Stewart Avenue
• Zoning relief to allow Adult-Use Cannabis dispensing near schools at Lake Street and Rohlwing Road
• Setback reduction for home addition at Maple Avenue and Lomond Avenue
• Setback reduction for a pool at Lombard Road and Belmont Place
• Setback reduction for a garage addition at Fairmeadow Lane and Delles Road

The Development Committee approved the September 2 meeting minutes and received two group‑home certifications. It approved five zoning relief items—including setbacks, a pool placement, a cannabis dispensary, and an accessory‑building height increase—by a 6‑0 vote. The request to cut lot sizes for two new lots was unanimously tabled.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Received two group‑home certifications (unanimous)
• Approved rear‑yard setback reduction to ~19.2 ft for garage addition (6‑0)
• Approved rear‑yard setback reduction to ~11.35 ft for new house addition (6‑0)
• Approved corner side‑yard setback reduction to ~14 ft for pool (6‑0)
• Approved adult‑use cannabis dispensing organization within 1,500 ft of schools (6‑0)
• Approved accessory‑building height increase to ~18 ft (6‑0)
• Tabled petition to reduce lot size for two new lots (unanimous)

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will vote on multiple procurement requisitions, including a $250,380.75 sole-source contract for Infor ERP software maintenance and support, a $33,792 contract for KnowBe4 cybersecurity awareness training, and an amendment increasing the Toshiba multi-function device contract by $153,713.67. Informational items include an extension of an on-call SCADA support contract and a $88,206 purchase of computers for the Circuit Court.

• Contract purchase to Infor (US) Inc. for ERP software maintenance and support, not to exceed $250,380.75 (sole source)
• Contract purchase to Insight Public Sector for KnowBe4 cybersecurity training software, not to exceed $33,792
• Amendment to Toshiba Business Solutions purchase order increasing multi-function device contract by $153,713.67, new total not to exceed $1,906,862.55
• Contract purchase to Insight Public Sector for computers and IT equipment for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, total $88,206
• Informational item: Public Works amendment extending SCADA support contract with Donohue and Associates to November 30, 2026, no cost change

The Technology Committee authorized remote participation for meetings. It approved the September 2 minutes and approved three procurement contracts, including a $250,380.75 ERP maintenance agreement. Two informational items were accepted and placed on file.

• Motion to allow remote participation approved (all ayes)
• Approval of September 2 meeting minutes approved
• Approved contract purchase order for KnowBe4 cybersecurity software ($33,792) – sent to finance
• Approved contract purchase order for Infor ERP maintenance ($250,380.75) – sent to finance
• Approved amendment to Toshiba multi‑functional device contract ($153,713.67 increase) – sent to finance
• Accepted Public Works SCADA support contract extension – placed on file
• Accepted Insight Public Sector computers contract for Clerk ($88,206) – placed on file

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will vote on several procurement contracts, including a four-year drug-testing contract for the Probation Department, a crisis counselor with a comfort dog for the court, and a frozen meal pilot for seniors. The committee will also review a budget transfer for interpreter services and accept a tobacco enforcement grant.

• Contract with Microgenics Corp. for court-ordered drug testing, lease of AU 480 analyzer, $284,211 over 4 years (Probation & Court Services)
• Contract with Terri Albright for crisis counselor services and comfort dog handler, $48,000 for one year (18th Judicial Circuit Court)
• Contract with Smigo Management (Hoffman House Catering) for frozen packaged meals for seniors drive-thru pilot, $142,000 over 2 years (Sheriff's Office)
• Amendment to purchase order with Real Time Networks for key management system, increase of $22,576 to new total $116,100 (Sheriff's Office)
• Budget transfer of $35,000 from part-time help to interpreter services for court interpreting (18th Judicial Circuit Court)

The committee approved several procurement contracts, including a $284,211 four‑year lease for an AU480 drug‑testing analyzer for the Probation Department. It also approved contracts for crisis counseling services ($48,000), senior meal catering ($142,000), an amendment adding $22,576 to a sheriff’s contract, and a $7,172 tobacco‑enforcement grant. A $35,000 budget transfer was moved from the Part‑Time Help account to the Interpreter Services account. The board also approved remote participation for two members, adopted the September 2 minutes, and sent the approved items to finance.

• Approved remote participation for two members (motion approved)
• Approved September 2, 2025 committee minutes (approved)
• Approved contract to Microgenics for probation drug testing up to $284,211 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved contract to Terri Albright for crisis counselor services up to $48,000 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved contract to Smigo Management Group for senior meals up to $142,000 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved amendment to Real Time Networks contract adding $22,576, total not to exceed $116,100 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved Tobacco Enforcement Program Grant appropriation of $7,172 (approved and sent to finance)
• Approved $35,000 budget transfer from Part‑Time Help to Interpreter Services (approved)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider contracts for utility services, facility maintenance, and engineering projects. The agenda includes renewals for emergency generator inspections and a new electric vehicle charging station.

• Contract with City of Wheaton for water services up to $3.15 million
• Contract with Nicor Gas for natural gas delivery up to $375,000
• Contract with GenServe for emergency generator inspections up to $138,832
• Contract with Carbon Day EV Charging for one ChargePoint Level 3 station up to $39,999
• Contract with Builders Chicago for facility door maintenance up to $214,300

The Public Works Committee approved a motion to allow remote participation for two members. It approved several contract adjustments and new agreements, including a joint purchase for an EV charging station, a painting contract for the power plant, and multiple utility service contracts. All items were recorded as approved and sent to finance where indicated.

• Approved remote participation for Member Desart and Vice Chair Zay
• Approved decrease of Insituform Technologies PO #7249SERV by $18,500
• Approved decrease of Insituform Technologies PO #7270SERV by $55,384
• Approved amendment to Donohue and Associates contract for SCADA support (no total change)
• Approved joint purchasing agreement for Carbon Day EV Charging station up to $39,999
• Approved contract to Nedrow Painting, Inc. for roof‑top cooling tower painting up to $53,475
• Approved renewal contract to Builders Chicago Corporation for overhead‑door maintenance up to $214,300
• Approved contract to City of Wheaton for water utility services up to $3,152,000

ETSB - Ad Hoc Finance Committee

The ETSB Ad Hoc Finance Committee will discuss and possibly advance the FY26 Capital Review. Consent items include approval of the June 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed; the meeting follows standard procedures.

• FY26 Capital Review (discussion item, no dollar amount specified)
• Approval of ETSB Ad Hoc Finance Minutes from June 11, 2025

The Ad Hoc Finance Committee met but did not have a quorum, so no agenda items were discussed or decided. All items, including the FY26 capital review and consent items, were left untouched. The meeting was adjourned and a future meeting will be scheduled.

ETSB - Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will vote on several budget transfers, including a $1,167,645 move for the third financing payment on a Motorola purchase. It will also consider payment of $1,747,401.12 in claims and approve contracts for generator maintenance, server support, and replacement radio batteries. Additionally, the board will amend three 9‑1‑1 system policies.

• Transfer $225,000 from Contingencies to Auto/Machinery for replacement batteries for APXNext Police portable radios (Bid #25-070-ETSB).
• Transfer $3,000 to Interpreter Services for additional translation services (PO 924001/6848-1).
• Transfer $1,167,645 for the third of six financing payments on the Motorola purchase (PO 922031/6149-1).
• Approve contract with GenServe LLC for semi‑annual generator inspection and maintenance up to $138,832 (Nov 1 2025 – Oct 31 2027).
• Approve contract with Motorola Solutions for 1,700 IMPRES 2 replacement batteries up to $223,499 (Bid #25-070-ETSB).

The ETSB approved its consent agenda by voice vote. It authorized three budget transfers, including a $1,167,645 move to capital equipment and software, a $225,000 move for police radio batteries, and a $3,000 move for interpreter services. The board also approved payment of $1,747,401.12 in FY25 equalization claims.

• Consent agenda approved (voice vote, all members aye)
• Approved $225,000 transfer for police portable radio batteries (7.A.1)
• Approved $3,000 transfer for interpreter services (7.A.2)
• Approved $1,167,645 transfer to capital equipment, machinery and software (7.A.3)
• Approved $1,747,401.12 payment of FY25 equalization claims (7.B.1)

Strategic Planning Committee

The DuPage County Strategic Planning Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a presentation on mobility and environmental stewardship. No specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Presentation: Mobility and Environmental Stewardship

The committee approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 regular meeting. No old or new business was discussed, and no other actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (RESULT: APPROVED)

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will consider several zoning cases, including a controversial video gaming cafe in a B-1 district that requires a 14-vote supermajority to override a ZBA denial. The board also will vote on accepting over $6.1 million in federal workforce training grants, multiple appointments to the Board of Health, and various contracts and easements.

• Conditional use and variation for Hanna's video gaming cafe in Wheaton (requires 14 votes due to ZBA denial)
• Acceptance of $6,140,333 WIOA grant for workforce development
• Appointment of four members to the Board of Health (Uzma Muneer, Tornatore, Deacon Garcia, Haider)
• $526,000 contract with ComEd for transportation electric services over four years
• Easement agreement for sanitary sewer connector in Danada Forest Preserve

The DuPage County Board approved a motion to conduct meetings remotely and adopted the consent agenda. It re‑appointed four members to the County Board of Health. The board also approved Member Initiative Program agreements and accepted a $429,853 grant for the Adult Redeploy Illinois Program.

• Motion to conduct meeting via teleconference approved by voice vote (all ayes)
• Consent agenda approved
• Re‑appointment of Dr. Uzma Muneer to the Board of Health approved
• Re‑appointment of Sam Tornatore to the Board of Health approved
• Re‑appointment of Paula Deacon Garcia to the Board of Health approved
• Re‑appointment of Saba Haider to the Board of Health approved
• Member Initiative Program agreements approved (approximately $1.8 million authorized)
• Adult Redeploy Illinois Program Grant of $429,853 accepted and appropriated

Finance Committee

The DuPage County Finance Committee will accept or discuss a $6.14 million WIOA grant for workforce development, approve several procurement contracts including a $526,000 ComEd electric service agreement and a $156,908 Gartner subscription, and authorize a labor contract with the Policemen's Benevolent Labor Committee. Other items include budget transfers, contract amendments for HVAC weatherization and valve testing, and a discussion on county radio replacements.

• Acceptance of $6,140,333 WIOA grant for workforce development (FI-R-0141-25)
• Contract with ComEd for electric services up to $526,000 over four years (DT-P-0044-25)
• Amendment to HVAC weatherization contract increasing encumbrance by $40,000 (total $956,434) (HS-P-0040B-24)
• Asset management software licenses for Stormwater, Public Works, and Transportation totaling $162,436 (SM-P-0020-25)
• Authorization of contract with Policemen's Benevolent Labor Committee Local #501 (FI-R-0148-25)

The DuPage County Finance Committee approved a series of budget transfers, procurement contracts and grant appropriations. Notably, it accepted and appropriated a $6,140,333 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant. Additional approvals included contracts for HVAC weatherization, pharmacy supplies, IT equipment, valve repairs, engineering services, and stormwater education. All actions were approved by voice vote.

• Approved budget transfers FI-R-0147-25 (voice vote)
• Approved $40,000 amendment to Healthy Air Heating contract (HS-P-0040B)
• Approved $30,000 contract with Prescription Supply, Inc. (HS-P-0045-25)
• Approved $88,206 IT equipment purchase for Clerk of the Circuit Court (JPS-P-0036-25)
• Approved $55,000 change order for Allied Valve contract (FM-CO-0004-25)
• Approved $95,000 on‑call engineering services with Robinson Engineering (PW-P-0025-25)
• Approved $77,000 stormwater education contract with The Conservation Foundation (SM-P-0018-25)
• Approved $6,140,333 WIOA grant appropriation (FI-R-0141-25)

ETSB - Policy Advisory Committee

The ETSB Policy Advisory Committee will vote on a modification to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Emergency Telephone System Board and Hinsdale Township High School District 86 for access to the DuPage Emergency Dispatch Interoperable Radio (DEDIR) system. The agenda also includes routine reports on the DEDIR system maintenance and a September update, plus discussions of DEDIR policy items. Public comment, member remarks, and old and new business items are also scheduled.

• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Modification with Hinsdale Township High School District 86 (Item 7.A)
• DEDIR System August Maintainer Report (Item 6.A)
• ETSB PAC Minutes from August 4, 2025 (Item 6.B)
• September DEDIR System Update (Item 8.A)
• Discussion of Policy 911-005.8: DEDIR System Subscriber Unit Requirements (Item 8.B)

The Policy Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve a Memorandum of Understanding modification with Hinsdale Township High School District 86. The committee also accepted the DEDIR System August Maintainer Report and the August 4, 2025 PAC minutes, placing both on file. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved MOU modification with Hinsdale Township High School District 86 (voice vote, all aye)
• Accepted DEDIR System August Maintainer Report (voice vote, all aye)
• Accepted ETSB PAC minutes from Aug 4, 2025 (voice vote, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 am (voice vote, motion carried)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission is holding a special called meeting. The agenda includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss appointment, employment, discipline, or dismissal of a specific employee. Any action resulting from the closed session will be taken in open session. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
• Possible action on employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission will consider routine business including budget status, candidate status, and payment of claims. They will also hold an executive session for personnel matters and may take action on certification of candidates from prior interviews.

• Approval of minutes from August 20 and August 28, 2025
• Old business: budget status, candidate status, and payment of claims
• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, discipline, or performance
• Possible action on certification of candidates from August 28 interviews

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider a $6.7 million budget transfer to fund 2025 roadway resurfacing, offset by three major bridge projects put on hold. They will also vote on a four-year electric services contract with ComEd not to exceed $526,000. Additionally, the committee will review a draft five-year capital improvement plan and an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for I-390 corridor enhancements.

• $6,700,000 budget transfer from Transportation Infrastructure to Repair & Maintenance Roads for 2025 resurfacing
• Four-year electric services contract with ComEd, total not to exceed $526,000
• Intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for I-390 corridor enhancements, DuPage to be reimbursed $55,236.60
• Asset management software licenses for Stormwater, Public Works, and Transportation, total $162,436.10
• Presentation of Division of Transportation's Draft Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025–2029

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee will consider two contract approvals. One is a purchase order for a subscription to Gartner, Inc. for Executive Programs, totaling $156,908 for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The other is a sole‑source contract with Azteca Systems, LLC for asset‑management software licenses, not to exceed $162,436.10 for fiscal years 2025‑2027.

• Approve Gartner contract for Executive Programs subscription – $156,908
• Approve Azteca Systems contract for asset‑management software – up to $162,436.10
• Review and adopt minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved a contract purchase order with Gartner, Inc. for $156,908 to provide executive program subscriptions for one year. It accepted a sole‑source contract with Azteca Systems, LLC for up to $162,436.10 for asset‑management software licenses. No other business was discussed.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Gartner contract for $156,908
• Accepted Azteca Systems contract up to $162,436.10

Human Services

The DuPage County Human Services Committee will consider several contract actions and a budget transfer. The largest item is a $40,000 amendment to Healthy Air Heating & Air's weatherization contract, bringing the total to $956,434. Other contracts include case management for Senior Services ($22,000) and pharmacy supplies for the DuPage Care Center ($30,000 and $26,000). A $1,031 budget transfer will cover software subscription costs.

• Amendment to Healthy Air Heating & Air contract for HVAC/weatherization labor, +$40,000 to $956,434 total (item 6.A)
• New independent contractor agreement with Meghan Butcher for Senior Services case management, $22,000 (item 6.B)
• Amendment to Crowley Engineering contract for weatherization engineering, +$4,086.72 to $19,085.72 (item 6.C)
• Contract purchase order to Prescription Supply for secondary pharmaceuticals, up to $30,000 (item 7.A)
• Sole-source contract to ARxIUM for FastPak medication dispensing supplies, $26,000 (item 7.B)

The Human Services Committee approved several contract amendments and purchase orders, including a $40,000 increase to County Contract 7431-0001 for Healthy Air Heating & Air, raising its total to $956,434. Additional approvals covered a senior services case‑management contract ($22,000), engineering services for the Weatherization Program ($4,086.72), pharmacy supply contracts ($30,000 and $26,000), a $1,031 budget transfer, and two county residency waivers. All items were recorded as approved, with some forwarded to finance for processing. No old or new business was discussed.

• Approved $40,000 amendment to Contract 7431-0001 (total not to exceed $956,434) – sent to finance
• Approved $22,000 independent contractor agreement for senior services case management
• Approved $4,086.72 amendment to Contract 7751-0001 for engineering services – total not to exceed $19,085.72
• Approved $30,000 purchase order to Prescription Supply, Inc. for secondary pharmaceuticals – sent to finance
• Approved $26,000 purchase order to ARxIUM, Inc. for FastPak Elite medication dispensing supplies
• Approved $1,031 budget transfer from software account to IT subscription account
• Approved residency waiver for one male resident (no displacement)
• Approved residency waiver for one female resident (no displacement)

Stormwater Management Committee

The DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee meets to approve minutes, claims, and budget transfers, and to consider three action items: a $77,000 professional education services contract with The Conservation Foundation, a $30,845 drainage improvement project with Hoerr Construction, and a $162,436.10 asset management software license with Azteca Systems. Staff will also provide updates on the stormwater program, newsletter, and quarterly spill report.

• Recommendation to approve $77,000 education contract with The Conservation Foundation for Stormwater Management (RFP #24-092-SWM).
• Recommendation to approve $30,845 contract with Hoerr Construction for 90th & Kaye Drainage Improvement Project (grant funded).
• Recommendation to approve $162,436.10 contract with Azteca Systems for asset management software licenses (sole source, covering Stormwater, Public Works, and Transportation).
• Budget transfer of $10,000 from IT and engineering accounts to cover employee salary and medical insurance.
• Budget transfer of $10,000 from salary/wage adjustment to temporary salaries.

The committee approved two $10,000 budget transfers for employee salary, medical insurance, and temporary salaries. It also approved three contracts: a $77,000 education services contract with The Conservation Foundation, a $30,845 drainage improvement contract with Hoerr Construction, and a $162,436.10 software license contract with Azteca Systems. The August 5, 2025 meeting minutes were approved, and the August 2025 claims report and several staff reports were accepted and placed on file.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed August 2025 claims report
• Approved $10,000 budget transfer for employee salary and medical insurance
• Approved $10,000 budget transfer for temporary salaries
• Approved $77,000 contract with The Conservation Foundation for education services
• Approved $30,845 contract with Hoerr Construction for 90th & Kaye Drainage Improvement
• Approved $162,436.10 contract with Azteca Systems for software licenses (sole source)
• Accepted staff reports: program update, August newsletter, quarterly spill report

Environmental Committee

The committee will hear presentations on the FY26 Environmental Division Budget and the Power Plant Lighting Project, and receive a staff report on the State of Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. They will also consider approving the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting.

• FY26 Environmental Division Budget presentation
• Power Plant Lighting Project presentation
• Staff report on Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from State of Illinois
• Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The Environmental Committee approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. The staff report on the Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grant was accepted and placed on file. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (result: APPROVED)
• Accepted State of Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grant report and placed on file (result: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE)

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider two procurement contracts: $88,206 for computers for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and up to $24,999 for evidence equipment for the Sheriff's Office. It will also vote on a resolution to accept a $429,853 state grant for probation services and a no-cost amendment to extend an inmate commissary contract.

• Purchase of computers and IT equipment for Clerk of Circuit Court from Insight Public Sector for $88,206
• Annual subscription and equipment for Sheriff's Office from Evidence IQ for up to $24,999
• Amendment to extend Stellar Services commissary contract through January 2, 2026, at $0 cost
• Acceptance and appropriation of Adult Redeploy Illinois Program Grant for $429,853

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting. It approved a contract purchase order for $88,206 of IT equipment for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and a $24,999 subscription for the Sheriff’s Office. The committee also approved an amendment to the Stellar Services inmate commissary contract and accepted a $429,853 grant for the Adult Redeploy Illinois Program.

• Approved August 19 meeting minutes
• Approved $88,206 contract for IT equipment for the Clerk of the Circuit Court (sent to finance)
• Approved up to $24,999 subscription for Evidence IQ for the Sheriff’s Office
• Approved amendment to Stellar Services inmate commissary contract (contract total $0)
• Approved and sent to finance $429,853 grant for Adult Redeploy Illinois Program

Public Works Committee

The committee will review several contract amendments and new agreements for facility maintenance and infrastructure. Discussions include a professional services agreement for water and wastewater systems and an ordinance for a sanitary sewer connector easement.

• Agreement with Robinson Engineering, LTD for water and wastewater design services not to exceed $95,000
• Ordinance for a sanitary sewer connector easement within Danada Forest Preserve
• Contract increase of $55,000 for Allied Valve, Inc. to service boilers at the Power Plant
• Informational item for a 2-year natural gas supply bid from Constellation New Energy totaling $1,699,700
• Proposed $162,436.10 contract with Azteca Systems, LLC for asset management software

The Public Works Committee approved a budget transfer for an EV‑charging cloud plan, several contract amendments and a contract increase, a professional engineering services agreement, two ordinances (easement and intergovernmental property transfer), a natural‑gas supply contract, and a software license contract. All items were approved and, where noted, sent to finance for processing. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Approved August 19 meeting minutes (Result: Approved)
• Approved $3,529 budget transfer for EV‑charging station cloud plan (Result: Approved)
• Approved amendment to Contract 6462-0001 (Earthwerks) extending to Dec 15, 2027, no cost change (Result: Approved)
• Approved amendment to Contract 6637-0001 (Commercial Mechanical) extending to Aug 31, 2026, no cost change (Result: Approved)
• Approved $55,000 increase to Contract 7721-0001 (Allied Valve), total not to exceed $82,660 (Result: Approved and sent to finance)
• Approved professional services agreement with Robinson Engineering, up to $95,000 (2025‑2028) (Result: Approved and sent to finance)
• Approved ordinance for easement with Forest Preserve District for sanitary sewer connector (Result: Approved and sent to finance)
• Approved amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Itasca Park District transferring real property (Result: Approved and sent to finance)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will consider recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Hearing Officer regarding various property variations. These items include requests for business use, lot size reductions, and fence or shed setbacks.

• ZONING-25-000035: Proposed video gaming cafe restaurant at Geneva Road and Pleasant Hill Road (ZBA recommended deny)
• ZONING-25-000030: Lot size reduction for two new lots at Essex Road and Kohley Road (ZBA recommended deny)
• ZONING-25-000033: Fence height and opacity variation at Stanley Street and Prairie Avenue (ZHO recommended approve)
• ZONING-25-000038: 8' privacy fence variation at Nielson Lane and Route 83 (ZHO recommended approve)
• ZONING-25-000041: Chicken coop setback variation at 87th Street and Tennessee Avenue (ZHO recommended deny)

The Development Committee approved six zoning relief applications, including a conditional use for a video gaming cafe (Hanna’s) and variations for fences, setbacks, and privacy fences. Votes ranged from 3 to 4 Ayes with no Nays; the Hanna’s and Hennig petitions will require a 14‑vote super‑majority at the County Board per the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation. The Kosela lot‑size reduction petition was withdrawn, and the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved Hanna’s video gaming cafe conditional use (3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain, 2 Absent) – approved at committee
• Approved Duebner fence height and opacity variation (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent) – approved at committee
• Approved GIN/SODY Investments privacy fence variations (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent) – approved at committee
• Approved Porter shed setback reduction (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent) – approved at committee
• Approved Hennig chicken coop setback reduction (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent) – approved at committee
• Kosela lot‑size reduction petition withdrawn (no vote) – withdrawn
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting (all present voted Yes) – approved

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The Sheriff's Merit Commission will meet to conduct one-on-one interviews for specific employees in executive session. The body may take action on the certification of these candidates following the interviews.

• One-on-one interviews for appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
• Certification of candidates subject to interviews on August 28, 2025

Police Records Management System Oversight

The Police Records Management System Oversight Committee will consider an additional appropriation of $88,776 for the PRMS Operation Fund. Discussions include an update on the MFR-OCR 10 upgrade, the RFP process, and the proposed FY2026 budget. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Action item: Additional appropriation of $88,776 for PRMS Operation Fund, Company 4000 - Accounting Unit 5830
• Discussion: MFR-OCR 10 Upgrade Update
• Discussion: RFP Process Update
• Discussion: Proposed FY2026 Budget
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2025 Special Call Meeting

The committee approved an additional appropriation of $88,776 to cover two outstanding invoices for the PRMS operation fund. A motion to allow remote participation was adopted unanimously. Prior meeting minutes from June 11, 2025 were approved. The September 2025 PRMS Oversight meeting was rescheduled to September 1 and the September 10 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved remote participation for members (all ayes)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Approved $88,776 appropriation for PRMS Operation Fund (approved)
• Rescheduled PRMS Oversight Committee meeting to September 1, 2025
• Cancelled PRMS Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will consider a $16.1 million contract for modernization of the DuPage Care Center East Building, a $4.3 million security services contract, and multiple zoning variations including a chicken coop setback and a monument sign height increase. Appointments to the Board of Review and its expanded panel are also on the agenda.

• Contract with Wight Construction for $16,166,500 to modernize DuPage Care Center East Building (HS-P-0044-25)
• Security services contract with Monterrey Security Consultants for $4,334,766.17 over three years (JPS-P-0034-25)
• Zoning variation for a chicken coop setback reduction at 22W146 Hillcrest Terrace, Lisle (ZONING-25-000023)
• Zoning variation for a 13-foot-11-inch monument sign at Northwestern Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (ZONING-25-000034)
• Appointments of Patricia Gustin to the Board of Review and Ulyana Trichkovska to the Expanded Board of Review (CB-R-0063-25, CB-R-0064-25)

The DuPage County Board approved its consent agenda, appointed Patricia Gustin to the Board of Review and Ulyana Trichkovska to the Expanded Board of Review, and authorized several funding agreements including a $103,119 grant for the Children’s Center and $1.8 million for the Member Initiative Program. The board also approved amended committee assignments for 2025‑2026 and a $3,903.21 transfer between animal‑services grants, as well as employee compensation adjustments for Animal Services.

• Approved consent agenda items (paylists, wire transfers, revenue statements)
• Approved appointment of Patricia Gustin to the County Board of Review
• Approved appointment of Ulyana Trichkovska to the Expanded Board of Review
• Approved Member Initiative Program agreements totaling approximately $1.8 million
• Approved amended County Board committee assignments for 2025‑2026
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $103,119 Donated Funds Initiative Program Grant
• Approved transfer of $3,903.21 from Animal Friends Foundation Coordinator Grant to Unrestricted Grant
• Approved employee compensation and job reclassification adjustments for Animal Services