Oak Park, IL

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will discuss updating the Village Code regarding special events and vacant buildings. The meeting includes votes on several equipment purchases and the approval of 2027 employee insurance plans.

• Zoning amendment to add 'Reception/Banquet Facility - Small' as a permitted use in commercial districts
• Purchase of one 2026 AEV Ambulance for not to exceed $363,986.00
• Purchase of one HPE Alletra 5010 Storage Array for not to exceed $85,116.00
• Increase of fuel purchase agreement with Al Warren Oil Co. Inc. from $300,000.00 to $383,000.00
• Traffic calming recommendations for the 1200 block of Forest Avenue

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 201 at Village Hall, 123 Madison Street. Trustees will consider a resolution adopting a Community Impact Case and Sentinel Event Review Framework for the Citizens Police Oversight Committee, developed after the Board directed CPOC to review the October 31, 2025 "Halloween Incident," when pepper balls were deployed by another law enforcement agency during a teen takeover event. The consent agenda includes two liquor license ordinances, a rock salt purchase, and several proclamations. The meeting also includes public comment, a vacancy report, and one Plan Commission appointment.

• RES 26-297: Adopt Community Impact Case and Sentinel Event Review Framework for the Citizens Police Oversight Committee, tied to review of the October 31, 2025 "Halloween Incident"
• RES 26-292: Purchase 2,000 tons of rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc. at $84.90 per ton for the 2026/2027 snow season, not to exceed $250,000.00
• ORD 26-173: Grant a Package C-2 liquor license to Oak Park Market dba Go Grocer
• ORD 26-174: Grant a BYO Class B-6 liquor license to Chocolat
• ID 26-569: Board and Commission Vacancy Report listing 14 vacancies across the Village's 18 citizen boards and commissions

Finance Committee

The Oak Park Finance Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers (Room 201), 123 Madison Street. The main substantive item is a review and discussion of the Firefighters' and Police Pension Funds actuarial reports, presented by Todd Schroeder, Partner at Lauterbach & Amen, to inform the Village's FY2027 budget, property tax levy, and pension funding planning. The committee will also vote on minutes from its September 24, 2026 meeting. No votes on the pension reports are scheduled; the agenda lists the item as review and discussion only.

• Review and discussion of Firefighters' and Police Pension Funds actuarial reports, presented by Todd Schroeder of Lauterbach & Amen, to inform the FY2027 budget and property tax levy
• MOT 26-235: motion to approve minutes from the September 24, 2026 Finance Committee meeting
• Public comment available in person or virtually; virtual comment requires contacting the Village Clerk by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting
• No dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances appear on this agenda

Personnel Committee

The Oak Park Village Board's Personnel Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 130 at 123 Madison Street. The committee will discuss the annual performance evaluation tool and process for the Village Manager, and vote on minutes from its February 26, 2026 meeting. Public comment is allowed at the start and on agenda items, limited to three minutes per person.

• Discussion (ID 26-566) of the annual performance evaluation tool and process for the Village Manager
• Motion (MOT 26-233) to approve minutes from the February 26, 2026 Personnel Committee meeting
• Public comment limited to three minutes per person; non-agenda comment capped at 30 minutes
• Virtual comment available by contacting the Village Clerk's Office before 5:00 p.m. on meeting day

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, starting with a closed session on pending litigation before reconvening at 7:00 p.m. Trustees will vote on paying bills totaling $43,767,383 for March 1–July 31, 2026 and $8,840,786 for August 2026, and on a purchase and sale agreement for the vacant property at 7100 Roosevelt Road from the Cook County Land Bank Authority. Other items include a U.S. Bank special use permit for a drive-through at 44 Madison Street, a CTA first-responder reimbursement agreement with River Forest, Forest Park, and Rosemont, and Halloween trick-or-treat hours.

• Payment of bills from March 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026 in the amount of $43,767,383 (MOT 26-226)
• Payment of bills from August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026 in the amount of $8,840,786 (MOT 26-227)
• Special use permit for U.S. Bank to operate a double drive-through facility at 44 Madison Street (ORD 26-166)
• Purchase and sale agreement for the vacant property at 7100 Roosevelt Road from the Cook County Land Bank Authority (RES 26-289)
• Intergovernmental agreement with River Forest, Forest Park, and Rosemont to seek CTA reimbursement for first responder services (RES 26-293)

The Village Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2030 Community Health Plan, authorized bill payments totaling over $52 million across two periods, and passed a resolution seeking first-responder reimbursement from the CTA. The board also approved a special use permit for a drive-through at 44 Madison Street and set Halloween trick-or-treat hours.

• Approved bill payments from March 1 to July 31, 2026, totaling $43,767,383 (MOT 26-226)
• Approved bill payments from August 1 to August 31, 2026, totaling $8,840,786 (MOT 26-227)
• Adopted ordinance granting a special use permit for a drive-through at 44 Madison Street (ORD 26-166)
• Adopted 2026 Community Relations Commission work plan (RES 26-274)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Forest Park for equipment and vehicle sharing (RES 26-286)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 7100 Roosevelt Road (RES 26-289)
• Adopted investment policy and improper payment policy (RES 26-299)
• Approved Beyond Hunger 2026 CDBG agreement (RES 26-294)

Finance Committee

The Oak Park Finance Committee is meeting to review the recommended Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2027-2031, covering the Parking Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund, and CDBG. This is the first of two scheduled sessions to prepare for the 2027 fiscal year budget; a later meeting will review the four main capital funds. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from its September 3, 2026 meeting. Public comment is invited at the start and during agenda items.

• Review of Five-Year CIP for FY 2027-2031 for Parking, Water/Sewer, Motor Fuel Tax, and CDBG funds
• Motion to approve minutes from September 3, 2026 Finance Committee meeting
• Public comment period (non-agenda and agenda items) with 3-minute speaking limit

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider a preferred water and sewer rate structure for 2027-2031, based on a consultant's study, and direct staff to draft an ordinance. The consent agenda includes creating an ad hoc housing task force, renewing a medical services contract, approving engineering and tree pruning contracts, selling surplus property, amending sewer connection rules, paying bills, and approving a lead service line replacement plan. The meeting also includes proclamations, committee reports, and citizen commission vacancies.

• Water & sewer rate structure for 2027-2031 (MOT 26-221)
• Ad Hoc Housing Advisory Task Force for affordable housing (RES 26-268)
• Alley design engineering contract up to $256,427 with Edwin Hancock Engineering (RES 26-279)
• Parkway tree pruning contract up to $60,000 with Winkler Services (RES 26-284)
• Bill payment of $43,767,383 for March-July 2026 (MOT 26-205)

The Board adopted a tiered water and sewer rate structure for 2027-2031 and created an Ad Hoc Housing Advisory Task Force. Several professional service agreements and ordinances were approved via the consent agenda, while bill payments and the lead service line plan were tabled.

• Approved tiered water and sewer rate structure 'Alternative Three' (6-1)
• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Housing Advisory Task Force (7-0)
• Approved $256,427 engineering contract for 2027 Alley Improvement Project
• Approved $60,000 contract for 2026 parkway tree pruning services
• Approved renewal of professional services agreement with Concentra Medical Centers
• Approved ordinance for sale and donation of surplus Village property
• Approved ordinance amending sewer connection repair codes
• Tabled payment of bills ($43,767,383) and Lead Service Line Replacement Plan

Finance Committee

The Oak Park Finance Committee will discuss the Village's long-term pension funding approach, including a Firefighters' Pension Plan analysis by Stifel, to inform future property tax levies, budgets, and capital financing. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from four prior meetings. No other substantive action items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of long-term police and fire pension funding strategy
• Review of Firefighters' Pension Plan analysis prepared by Stifel
• Motion to approve minutes from July 2, July 16, August 6, and August 20, 2026 meetings

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from previous meetings and discussed long-term police and fire pension funding strategies presented by Stifel Public Finance and Speer Financial. The Committee reached a consensus supporting the further development of Scenario Five—which combines revenue reprogramming with a 2% annual levy growth limit—as its preferred direction, with staff instructed to return with a combined analysis on September 17. No formal roll call vote was taken on the pension funding strategy discussion.

• Approved minutes from July 2, July 16, August 6, and August 20, 2026 Finance Committee meetings (voice vote)
• Reached consensus in support of further developing Scenario Five for pension funding strategy (no formal vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:09 P.M. (voice vote)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will vote on a preferred design concept for the future Home Avenue Bridge replacement. Other business includes proposed garbage collection fee changes and an ordinance for new all-way stops.

• Selection of Bridge Design Concept C for the Home Avenue Bridge replacement
• Ordinance to establish all-way stops at Taylor Avenue and Superior Street
• Ordinance amending garbage, refuse, and recycling collection fees for the 2026 pilot program
• Resolution to increase Home Avenue Bridge engineering contract from $1,817,234 to $2,422,299
• Construction license agreement for sidewalk vault filling at 116-136 North Oak Park Avenue

The Board approved Design Concept C for the Home Avenue Bridge and authorized an increased engineering budget for the project. Other actions included establishing all-way stops at Taylor Avenue and Superior Street and directing staff to host an education session on the history of zoning.

• Approved Bridge Design Concept C for Home Avenue Bridge (6-1)
• Increased Home Avenue Bridge engineering budget from $1,817,234 to $2,422,299
• Established all-way stops at Taylor Avenue and Superior Street
• Approved education session on the history of zoning (7-0)
• Approved updated rates for garbage, refuse, yard waste and recyclable collection
• Authorized subordination of restrictive covenant for 855 Lake Street
• Approved construction license agreement for 116-136 North Oak Park Avenue
• Authorized settlement agreement for Workers’ Compensation Case 25 WC 03873

President and Board of Trustees

The Board will consider advancing the design phase for the Police Department component of the Oak Park Municipal Campus project. Other items include adopting a biodiversity plan, discussing a new TIF district on Roosevelt Road, and implementing regulations and fees for single-use bags at retail establishments.

• Advancing Police Department component of Oak Park Municipal Campus to design development
• Adopting regulations and fees for single-use bags at retail establishments
• $1,169,527 contract with Biko Construction LLC for 120 North Oak Park Avenue project
• $938,500 contract with Lo Destro Construction Company for South Fire Station #3 renovations
• $75,934 purchase of two 2026 Ford Hybrid Maverick pick-ups from Currie Motors

The Board approved advancing the Police Department component of the Municipal Campus project to design development, adopted the Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Plan, and amended the single-use bag ordinance to ban plastic bags and increase fees. All consent agenda items, including liquor licenses, vehicle purchases, and housing loan forgiveness, were approved unanimously. A discussion on a Roosevelt Road TIF district was held with no vote.

• Advanced police station to design development, negotiated with JLK Architects (7-0)
• Adopted Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Plan (7-0)
• Amended single-use bag ordinance: plastic bag ban, fee increase to $0.29 by 2029 (6-1)
• Approved $938,500 contract for South Fire Station #3 renovations (consent)
• Approved $1,169,527 contract for 120 N Oak Park Ave project (consent)
• Approved two housing loan forgiveness resolutions (consent)
• Approved liquor licenses for Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen and D&D Shack (consent)
• Approved purchase of two Ford Maverick pickups, $75,934 (consent)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a package of five financial governance policies. These include policies regarding investment, fund balance, improper payment, debt management, and purchasing and credit card use. The committee is asked to review these items and the associated Investment Operations Standard Operating Procedure to recommend them to the Village Board.

• Review of five financial governance policies
• Review of Investment Operations Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Discussion of Investment, Fund Balance, Improper Payment, Debt Management, and Purchasing and Credit Card Policies

The Finance Committee reviewed a coordinated package of five draft financial governance policies (Investment, Fund Balance, Debt Management, Purchasing and Credit Card, and Improper Payment) plus an Investment Operations SOP. No formal motion or roll call vote was taken; staff will revise the policies based on feedback and bring them to the full Village Board in September, along with the Tax Levy Policy.

• Reviewed draft Investment Policy with monthly public reporting and values-based scoring rubric
• Reviewed tiered Fund Balance Policy with 16.67% floor, 20% target, 25% upper review level
• Reviewed Debt Management Policy with 25% debt service guideline
• Reviewed Purchasing and Credit Card Policy extending P-Card program Village-wide
• Reviewed Improper Payment Policy for HUD/CDBG funds
• No formal motion or vote taken on any policy

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several draft policies regarding village operations. This includes discussing how the Village manages funding for external agencies and reviewing proposed frameworks for investments and tax levies.

• Discussion of draft External Agency Funding Policy
• Review of proposed Investment Policy including sustainability and community-value considerations
• Review of proposed Tax Levy Policy
• Approval of May 21 and June 18, 2026, meeting minutes

The Oak Park Finance Committee approved minutes from previous meetings and voted to recommend that a proposed Tax Levy Policy be forwarded to the Village Board for consideration. The Committee also discussed draft policies concerning external agency funding and investments, but took no formal action on those two items.

• Approved May 21, 2026 and June 18, 2026 Finance Committee meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended forwarding the Tax Levy Policy to the Village Board for consideration (4-0)
• Tabled the draft External Agency Funding Policy for further revision with no vote taken
• Tabled the draft Investment Policy for further revision with no vote taken

President and Board of Trustees

The President and Board of Trustees will meet to review three conceptual design options for the Fire Station II replacement project. The selected design will be referred to the Finance Committee for future planning.

• Selection of a preferred design option for the Fire Station II replacement project
• Review of three conceptual design options based on a Space Needs Analysis and Conceptual Programming Study

The Board approved a motion to select Option Three as the preferred design option for the Fire Station II replacement project, eliminating Option One from consideration. The item will be referred to the Finance Committee for future planning, including site acquisition prioritization.

• Approved motion to select Option Three as preferred design for Fire Station II replacement (voice vote)
• Eliminated Option One from consideration
• Referred item to Finance Committee for future planning and site acquisition prioritization

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will vote on a planned development for a mixed-use affordable housing project at 6104 Roosevelt Road, along with several other items including a kratom tax ordinance, a budget amendment, and a traffic calming measure. The board will also hear presentations on the FY2027 budget and missing middle housing zoning recommendations.

• Planned development for affordable housing at 6104 Roosevelt Road (ORD 26-144)
• Ordinance imposing $1.31 per unit tax on kratom and $300 business license fee (ORD 26-159)
• FY26 Q2 budget amendment (ORD 26-148)
• Contract with M.E. Simpson Co. for water distribution assessment up to $115,000 (RES 26-242)
• Bike boulevard pavement markings and signage contract up to $849,961 (RES 26-249)

The Board directed staff to refer draft 'missing middle housing' zoning recommendations from Opticos Design to the Plan Commission for public hearing and review, with no formal roll call vote but consensus from all trustees. The Board also adopted an ordinance regulating kratom sales (5-1, with Trustee Taglia voting no and Trustee Enyia voting no by phone) and approved the consent agenda, which included a planned development at 6104 Roosevelt Road and a $849,961 bike boulevard contract. No formal action was taken on the informational intoxicating hemp and kratom update, but the related ordinance was adopted.

• Directed staff to refer missing middle housing zoning recommendations to Plan Commission (consensus, no roll call)
• Adopted ordinance regulating kratom sales with $300 license fee and $1.31 per-unit tax (5-1, Enyia no by phone)
• Approved consent agenda including planned development at 6104 Roosevelt Road (6-0, Enyia by phone)
• Approved $849,961 contract for bike boulevard pavement markings and signage (consent agenda)
• Approved $115,000 water distribution system assessment with M.E. Simpson Co. (consent agenda)
• Approved $1,720,388 amended task order for Oak Park Avenue streetscape (consent agenda)
• Approved $18,500 agreement with Pivot Consulting for police oversight policy review (consent agenda)
• Approved FY2026 Q2 budget amendment (consent agenda)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will consider issuing up to $18,000,000 in bonds for infrastructure and streetscape improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on drafting a policy for pretext traffic stops and a potential referendum regarding single-family zoning.

• Ordinance to issue up to $18,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for infrastructure
• Motion to direct staff to draft a policy restricting pretext traffic stops within 60 days
• Discussion regarding a referendum to eliminate single-family zoning classification
• $588,000 contract with R.W. Dunteman Company for pavement preservation
• $165,000 contract amendment for Total Elevator Service LLC maintenance

The Board approved a motion directing staff, the Citizens Police Oversight Commission, and Pivot Consulting Group to draft a policy within 60 days restricting pretext traffic stops related to vehicle equipment and other non-safety violations, in line with Berry Dunn recommendations. A motion to place a referendum on eliminating single-family zoning on the November ballot failed 1-5. The Board also approved a capital financing resolution and authorized up to $18 million in general obligation bonds for streetscape and infrastructure improvements.

• Approved motion to draft policy restricting non-safety pretext traffic stops (5-1)
• Denied motion to discuss referendum on eliminating single-family zoning (1-5)
• Approved capital improvements reimbursement resolution (5-1)
• Authorized $18M General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including traffic calming at Taylor & Superior, elevator contract increase to $165,000, and pavement preservation contract up to $588,000 (5-1)
• Tabled Fire Station II preferred design option selection
• Tabled FY2027 budget kickoff presentation

Finance Committee

The Oak Park Finance Committee will hear updates on two items: the private-side lead service line replacement assistance strategies for the Lead Service Line Replacement Plan, and a formal recommendation from NewGen Strategies on water and sewer rates for 2027-2031. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the committee is expected to provide feedback and direction.

• Update on private side lead service line replacement assistance strategies (ID 26-439)
• Water and sewer rate study for 2027-2031 with formal recommendation from NewGen Strategies (ID 26-442)

The Finance Committee held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes. Members reviewed the Lead Service Line Replacement Plan update and a Water and Sewer Rate Study for 2027-2031, hearing staff recommendations and trustee preferences. Staff will prepare revised rate scenarios and return to the Village Board in September with formal recommendations.

• No formal action taken on lead service line replacement discussion
• No formal action taken on water and sewer rate study discussion
• Staff to prepare revised rate forecasts with slower fixed-charge phase-in for September Board presentation
• Staff to issue RFP for private-side lead service line outreach

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will review a proposed ordinance to amend regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters, and motorized mobility devices. Additionally, the Board will consider a motion to direct staff to amend zoning height limits for the Rush Hospital campus area.

• Proposed ordinance amending Village Code regarding e-bikes, e-scooters, and motorized mobility devices
• Motion to direct staff to amend H District zoning heights near Rush Hospital campus
• Resolution to renew CityView software license and support for $176,792.20
• Update on the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)/Records Management System (RMS) project
• Appointments for the Board of Health, Citizen Involvement Commission, and others

The Village Board approved an ordinance amending the Village Code regarding e-bikes, e-scooters, and motorized mobility devices, along with a motion to review regulations and recommend safety changes. The board also tabled a zoning text amendment for the Rush Hospital area until September 1, 2026, and approved several routine items including consent agenda and appointments.

• Approved motion to review e-bike/scooter regulations and recommend safety changes (voice vote)
• Approved ordinance amending Village Code on e-bikes, e-scooters, and motorized mobility devices (voice vote)
• Tabled zoning text amendment for Rush Hospital area heights until September 1, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including CityView software license renewal up to $176,792.20 (roll call)
• Approved appointments to Board of Health, Citizen Involvement Commission, Civic Information Systems Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from June 16 and June 23, 2026 meetings (voice vote)
• Approved agenda as amended by tabling Item I (voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear a follow-up report from Stifel Public Finance and Speer Financial on refined financing scenarios for major capital projects. The committee is being asked for direction on a reduced-scope capital funding framework that incorporates feedback from the June 18 meeting. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of minutes, but the main item is this capital financing discussion.

• Follow-up report on refined capital financing scenarios
• Reduced-scope capital funding framework for Board-priority projects
• Presentation by Stifel Public Finance and Speer Financial
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

The Finance Committee reviewed revised capital financing scenarios and reached a majority consensus to recommend Scenario 1 (base case) to the full Village Board on July 21, without a formal motion or roll call vote. Staff will proceed directly to the Board with this recommendation, skipping a separate July 14 discussion. The committee also noted the police station cost estimate was reduced to about $64.8 million and total 2026-2030 financing needs dropped to approximately $128.7 million.

• Consensus to recommend Scenario 1 (base case) financing to Village Board (no formal vote)
• Agreed to skip July 14 discussion and proceed directly to July 21 Board meeting
• Noted police station cost estimate reduced from $75M to ~$64.8M
• Confirmed Series 2026 Oak Park Avenue Streetscape bond (~$20M) on track for July 21 Board approval

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will vote on the construction delivery method for the Oak Park Municipal Campus Project, with the schematic design team recommending a choice for the Police Department phase. The board will also approve a $92,000 engineering contract for pump station chlorine conversion and concur with traffic calming measures on two streets. Additionally, the board will approve an intergovernmental agreement for vehicle sharing with the Park District and release a draft housing action plan for public comment.

• Select construction delivery method for Oak Park Municipal Campus Project (Police Dept phase first)
• Approve $92,000 contract with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for engineering services at North, South, and Central Pump Stations
• Concur with traffic calming recommendations for 100 Block of North Lombard Avenue (mid-block pinch point)
• Concur with traffic calming recommendations for 500-600 Block of Belleforte Avenue (speed feedback signs, crosswalks, pinch point)
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Park District of Oak Park for equipment and vehicle sharing

The Oak Park Board of Trustees approved a motion to select the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method for the Oak Park Municipal Campus Project and direct staff to begin soliciting qualifications for related services. The board also adopted several consent agenda resolutions, including a task order with Baxter & Woodman for chlorine conversion at three pump stations not to exceed $92,000, and approved traffic calming at the 100 Block of North Lombard Avenue. A separate traffic calming motion for the 500-600 Block of Belleforte Avenue was tabled and referred back to the Transportation Commission after staff reported resident feedback suggesting lack of majority support. The board approved a proclamation honoring Frances "Fran" Sullivan and approved the agenda.

• Approved CMAR delivery method for Municipal Campus Project and directed staff to solicit qualifications (6-0, Enyia absent)
• Adopted RES 26-195: Baxter & Woodman task order for chlorine conversion at North, South, Central pump stations, not to exceed $92,000
• Adopted RES 26-224: Release of Draft PY26 Annual Action Plan for public comment
• Adopted RES 26-226: Intergovernmental agreement with Park District of Oak Park for equipment and vehicle sharing
• Adopted RES 26-229: Engagement of additional law firm for legal services
• Adopted RES 26-230: Submission of AFG grant application to FEMA
• Approved MOT 26-184: Traffic calming at 100 Block of North Lombard Avenue
• Tabled MOT 26-185: Traffic calming at 500-600 Block of Belleforte Avenue, referred back to Transportation Commission

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a presentation from Stifel Public Finance and Speer Financial regarding two financing scenarios for major capital projects. The committee will discuss the impacts on debt service, taxpayers, and the Village's credit profile. The goal is to provide direction on a preferred financing plan for the Village Board.

• Review of Capital Financing Scenarios and Direction on a Comprehensive Capital Funding Plan (ID 26-398)

The Finance Committee heard presentations from Stifel Public Finance and Speer Financial on long-term borrowing, PAYGO funding, debt service, and property tax impacts for the Capital Improvement Program. Two financing scenarios were presented and discussed. The committee provided direction to staff, but no formal decision or vote was recorded on the financing plan.

• Reviewed capital financing scenarios and provided direction to staff (no formal vote recorded)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will review an update to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and discuss funding for phase two of an alternative response model. The meeting also includes decisions on professional service contracts and intergovernmental agreements.

• Inclusionary Housing Ordinance update
• Amending Opticos Design, Inc. agreement for up to $128,000
• Extending Thrive Counseling Center agreement for up to $83,000
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Oak Park Township for Youth Engagement Program
• Directing Finance Committee to identify funding for Phase Two of an Alternative Response Model

The Board approved a $128,000 amendment to the professional services agreement with Opticos Design, Inc. for additional zoning work, including economic feasibility study, outreach, and a zoning comparison tool. The Board also approved a six-month extension of the Thrive Counseling Center contract for $83,000, and directed the Finance Committee to identify funding for an alternative response model while further studying ECHO expansion. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $128,000 amendment to Opticos Design agreement for additional zoning services (7-0)
• Approved $83,000 six-month extension of Thrive Counseling Center contract through Dec 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Directed Finance Committee to identify funding for Phase Two of alternative response model and study ECHO expansion (7-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Oak Park Township for Youth Engagement Program (7-0)
• Approved release of certain closed session minutes (7-0)
• Approved appointments of Derek Arguello and Daniel Fargano to Civic Information Systems Commission (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2026 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved agenda with Item F moved to regular agenda (voice vote)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider several infrastructure contracts, including a $4.67 million street resurfacing project, a $435,109 sidewalk improvement contract, and a $350,000 sewer rehabilitation contract. The board will also vote on a special use permit for a banquet facility, a solar design agreement, and several proclamations. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel and security matters.

• Contract with R.W. Dunteman Company for street resurfacing, not to exceed $4,665,519
• Contract with Strada Construction for sidewalk improvements, not to exceed $435,109
• Contract with Visu-Sewer of Illinois for sewer rehabilitation, not to exceed $350,000
• Special use permit for banquet/reception facility at 6136 Roosevelt Road
• Independent contractor agreement with Nerd Power IL, LLC for solar design, not to exceed $162,541

The Board approved a consent agenda including a $4,665,519 street resurfacing contract with R.W. Dunteman Company, a $435,109 sidewalk contract with Strada Construction, and a $350,000 sewer rehabilitation contract with Visu-Sewer. A regular agenda item approved an independent contractor agreement with Nerd Power for solar design, waiving the bid process, to secure federal tax incentives. The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance update was tabled. Three proclamations were approved recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Day, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and Juneteenth.

• Approved $4,665,519 street resurfacing contract with R.W. Dunteman (6-0)
• Approved $435,109 sidewalk improvements contract with Strada Construction (6-0)
• Approved $350,000 sewer rehabilitation contract with Visu-Sewer (6-0)
• Approved $162,541 solar design agreement with Nerd Power, waiving bid process (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for banquet facility at 6136 Roosevelt Road (6-0)
• Approved donation of surplus fire equipment to Black Fire Brigade (6-0)
• Approved proclamations for Gun Violence Awareness, Pride Month, Juneteenth (voice votes)
• Tabled Inclusionary Housing Ordinance update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a 10-year financial forecast prepared by Baker Tilly. Members will also discuss the FY2027 budget development calendar and receive an update on the BS&A Cloud and Euna Budget implementation.

• Baker Tilly 10-year financial forecast presentation
• FY2027 Budget Development & Fiscal Plan calendar
• BS&A Cloud Upgrade / Euna Budget implementation status update

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a $6,002,000 water and sewer improvement project, a PACE clean energy financing program, and a resolution to seek state approval for ranked choice voting. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, proclamations, and commission appointments.

• Contract with Trine Construction Corp. for $6,002,000 for water and sewer improvements on North Euclid and South Scoville
• Ordinance creating a PACE area for property assessed clean energy financing
• Resolution to request Illinois legislation clarifying authority for ranked choice voting
• Contract amendment with J. Graham, LLC for viaduct art installation increased to $295,000
• Resolution to apply for SS4A grant for traffic signal improvements

The Board approved the consent agenda, including a $6,002,000 contract for the 26-1 Water and Sewer Improvements Project and an ordinance creating a PACE program for commercial and multifamily energy financing. A resolution requesting state legislation to clarify ranked choice voting authority was also adopted. Agenda Item K was tabled for future discussion.

• Approved $6,002,000 contract with Trine Construction Corp. for water/sewer improvements (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating PACE program for energy efficiency financing (7-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting state legislation to clarify ranked choice voting authority (7-0)
• Approved $81,587 contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for North Pumping Station roof replacement (7-0)
• Approved $133,900 amendment for North Pump Station emergency generator engineering (7-0)
• Approved $295,000 amendment for Viaduct Art Installation (7-0)
• Approved SS4A grant application for Vision Zero traffic signal improvements (7-0)
• Tabled Item K (RES 26-208) for future discussion

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will review updates on emergency response guidelines and a pavement management plan for roadways. The meeting also includes budget amendments, new staff positions, and various community proclamations.

• Presentation on Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA) updates
• Creation of a full-time Housing Licensing Coordinator position
• Presentation on the Village’s Pavement Management Program
• Ordinances to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 (Q1) budgets
• Liquor license approvals for Bayan Ceramics Studio LLC and Pete’s Fresh Market #21

The Oak Park Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included amending the FY2025 and FY2026 budgets, issuing liquor licenses to Bayan Ceramics Studio and Pete's Fresh Market, and granting a waiver for the Oak Park Commons Cohousing Project. The board also received the Citizen Police Oversight Committee's semi-annual report and discussed the pavement management program, directing the Finance Committee to incorporate findings into budget planning. No substantive decisions were made on the pavement program, which was presented for feedback only.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending FY2025 budget
• Adopted ordinance amending FY2026 budget (Q1)
• Adopted ordinance issuing Class D-19 liquor license to Bayan Ceramics Studio LLC
• Adopted ordinance issuing Class C-1 liquor license to Royale Liquors LLC dba Pete's Fresh Market #21
• Adopted resolution granting waiver for Oak Park Commons Cohousing Project
• Approved motion to receive Citizen Police Oversight Committee semi-annual report
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider several items, including a lead service line replacement pilot program, water and sewer rate design alternatives, and updates on lead service line regulations. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as a Medicare set-aside annuity, a public health nurse contract, and an engineering task order amendment. Several proclamations and appointments are also scheduled.

• Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program, not to exceed $607,500 (RES 26-202)
• Water & Sewer Rate Design Alternatives presentation (ID 26-316)
• Medicare Set-Aside Annuity funding up to $127,851.71 for workers' comp settlement (RES 26-196)
• Public Health Nurse Services contract with Patrice Steurer, R.N., not to exceed $94,760 (RES 26-199)
• Class 7c property tax incentive for 222 Lake Street (ORD 26-136)

The Board approved a pilot program offering low-interest loans (2.1% over 72 months) to cover private-side lead service line replacement costs for homeowners affected by the 2026 Water & Sewer Improvement Project, with a budget amendment not to exceed $607,500. The Board also adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a Cook County Class 7c designation for a building at 222 Lake Street. Discussions on water/sewer rate design and lead line regulations were held without final decisions.

• Approved lead service line replacement pilot loan program, up to $607,500 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution for Medicare Set-Aside annuity up to $127,851.71
• Approved public health nurse services agreement with Patrice Steurer, R.N., up to $94,760
• Approved amendment to Baxter & Woodman engineering task order, increasing amount from $69,400 to $80,000
• Adopted ordinance for Cook County Class 7c designation at 222 Lake Street
• Approved appointments to Board of Health and Citizens Police Oversight Committee
• Approved proclamations for Public Service Recognition Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, Small Business Week, and Foster Care Awareness Month

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, including a $1.2M engineering agreement for Chicago Avenue projects, a $933K sewer project, and amendments to parking and towing rules. They will also discuss an electric shuttle feasibility study and potentially adopt the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan.

• RES 26-192: $1,228,357 for Terra Engineering for Chicago Avenue Phase I/II engineering
• RES 26-194: $933,067 for Stantec for Lombard Relief Sewer Phase I engineering
• ORD 26-130: Streamline parking citation adjudication
• ORD 26-132: Streamline vehicle immobilization and towing
• ORD 26-133: Special use permit for medical clinic at 6142 Roosevelt Road

The Village Board adopted the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan for the business district and approved a 17-item consent agenda, including ordinances on parking citations, vehicle towing, and a special use permit for a medical clinic. The Board also discussed an electric shuttle feasibility study but took no action, and heard resident concerns about lead service line costs and police inaction on a hit-and-run case.

• Adopted Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance on EV charging station time limits and idle fees, amended with $50 cap (voice vote)
• Approved reappointments to six citizen commissions (voice vote)
• Approved proclamation for Oak-Leyden 70th anniversary (voice vote)
• Approved proclamation for Earth Month 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved proclamation for Arbor Day (voice vote)
• Confirmed vacating June 2, 2026 board meeting

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will discuss several zoning amendments, including adding cocktail lounges as a permitted use and approving special use permits for 7 Lake Street. The meeting also includes decisions on software maintenance agreements, interim CFO services, and a two-year waste hauling renewal.

• Special use permits for a drive-through and coffee roastery at 7 Lake Street
• Zoning amendment to add 'Cocktail Lounge' as a permitted use in NC, HS, and DT districts
• Two-year waste hauling contract renewal with Lakeshore Recycling Systems for up to $3,800,000
• Software license renewals for CityView ($82,146.07) and Microsoft 365 ($73,344.00)
• Extension of interim CFO services with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC

The Village Board approved a two-year renewal of the waste collection contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) for up to $3.8 million for 2027, despite resident complaints about service. The board also adopted several ordinances and resolutions on the consent agenda, including special use permits for a drive-through and specialty food service at 7 Lake Street, a zoning text amendment adding cocktail lounges as a permitted use, and a new Class D-20 cocktail lounge license. Two items were tabled: a resolution to extend the interim CFO services agreement and a resolution adopting the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan. The board also directed staff to perform a comparative analysis of building permits inside and outside historic districts.

• Approved two-year LRS waste collection contract renewal, not to exceed $3.8M for 2027 (6-1)
• Adopted special use permit for drive-through facility at 7 Lake Street
• Adopted special use permit for specialty food service at 7 Lake Street
• Adopted zoning text amendment adding cocktail lounge as permitted use
• Adopted ordinance creating Class D-20 cocktail lounge license
• Tabled resolution to extend interim CFO services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions
• Tabled resolution adopting Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan
• Approved motion for staff comparative analysis of building permits in historic districts

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is meeting to vote on consent agenda items including contracts for alley improvements, vehicle purchases, and environmental agreements, and will discuss options to increase revenue for the Sustainability Fund. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real estate purchase or lease.

• Contract with Nardulli Construction for 26-4 Alley Improvements, $2,392,460
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Hybrid Maverick pick-ups, $63,454
• Purchase of four 2026 Ford F-250 pickup trucks, $230,121
• Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance, $1,883,933
• Ordinances for Highway Authority Agreements at 100 and 330 Chicago Avenue

The board approved the consent agenda, which included ordinances for gas station environmental agreements at 100 and 330 Chicago Avenue, a change to the Farmers Market season, purchases of six new pickup trucks, a $1.88M motor fuel tax allocation for street maintenance, a $2.39M alley improvements contract, and a $203,720 engineering task order. The board also approved a proclamation recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and discussed, but took no action on, a proposed Canopy Connection neighborhood registry program and options to increase revenue for the Sustainability Fund.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Adopted ORD 26-110: Highway Authority and Environmental Indemnity Agreement for 100 Chicago Avenue
• Adopted ORD 26-116: Amended Farmers Market season length
• Adopted ORD 26-120: Highway Authority and Environmental Indemnity Agreement for 330 Chicago Avenue
• Adopted RES 26-156: Purchase of two 2026 Ford Hybrid Maverick pickups up to $63,454
• Adopted RES 26-157: Purchase of four 2026 Ford F-250 pickups up to $230,121
• Adopted RES 26-160: Use of $1,883,933 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance
• Adopted RES 26-162: Contract with Nardulli Construction for alley improvements up to $2,392,460

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will consider a special use permit for a food pantry warehouse at 6209 North Avenue and an increased contract for emergency water and sewer repairs. Additionally, consultants will present a status update on the Missing Middle Housing Zoning Ordinance project.

• Special use permit for a warehouse/distribution facility at 6209 North Avenue
• Resolution to increase Cerniglia, Co. emergency water and sewer contract from $40,000 to $75,000
• Presentation on the Shape Oak Park - Missing Middle Housing Zoning Ordinance update
• Resolutions for three CDBG Public Services grant agreements
• Proclamations honoring Faith Julian and Sandra & David Sokol

The Board approved a consent agenda that included increasing the emergency water and sewer repair contract with Cerniglia, Co. from $40,000 to $75,000, and granting a special use permit for a warehouse/distribution facility at 6209 North Avenue. The Board also approved resolutions for CDBG grant agreements and two proclamations. Presentations on missing middle housing and historic preservation were given for discussion only, with no formal action taken.

• Approved increase of emergency water/sewer repair contract with Cerniglia, Co. to $75,000 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance granting special use permit for warehouse/distribution at 6209 North Avenue (7-0)
• Approved resolutions for CDBG grant agreements (7-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Faith Julian and family legacy (voice vote)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Sandra & David Sokol as 2026 'Heart of Our Villages' award recipients (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from March 3, 2026 meeting (voice vote)