795 published records and 16 reviewed projects · Source review 2026-09-06. Selected coverage; this is not a complete list of municipal activity.
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Extended (recorded), Mar 17 2025 · Evidence
On March 17, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the printing services contract with PressTech Printing of Des Plaines for the City newsletter. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says this is the first of up to three renewals and that the contract cost remains $18,242.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Mar 17 2025 · Evidence
On March 17, 2025 the City Council approved by a vote of 7–0 the ordinance setting outdoor cafe license fees for the year, after the item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion of public comments on parking and the season's length. The memo reports a first reading on March 3, 2025.
Ordinance · City Council
Approved (recorded), Mar 17 2025 · Evidence
On March 17, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a resolution declaring the City's official intent to reimburse certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of future debt. The consent vote was 7–0. The draft resolution lists projects including a fire station renovation, four green alleys, City Hall HVAC work, a salt dome, sidewalks, the water tower and water mains, and sets the maximum expected principal at $8,455,000; the memo notes the budget already counted $8,454,615 in bond proceeds and that the resolution is not itself a bond approval.
Public record · City Council
Extended (recorded), Mar 17 2025 · Evidence
The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says this is the first of two allowed extensions and that prices are unchanged.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Mar 17 2025 · Evidence
The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says the account rises from $976,121 to $1,206,121 because the elementary school district's new-student growth payment for the previous year was paid in the same fiscal year as the current one.
Public record · City Council
Amended (recorded), Mar 3 2025 · Evidence
On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order of $68,675.44 to Motorola Solutions for eight Fire Department portable radios; the consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says the purchase is supported by a FEMA grant of $64,000. On March 3, 2025 the Council voted 6–0 to approve the same purchase as a contract with the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board for $68,675.44, because payment had to go to Cook County rather than Motorola; the minutes say nothing else changed.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Mar 3 2025 · Evidence
On March 3, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract of $91,040 with Postl-Yore and Associates, Inc. for engineering design and construction inspection of the last two green alleys selected in the lottery (PW-25-02). The consent vote was 6–0. The staff memo says six proposals were ranked on experience, approach, similar work and cost; the scorecard lists total costs from $85,580 to $187,780, so the selected proposal was not the lowest-priced one, and it received the highest point total.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Mar 3 2025 · Evidence
On March 3, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an agreement of $628,996.75 with Standard Equipment Company for a new Vactor sewer cleaner on a Freightliner chassis. The consent vote was 6–0. The staff memo says the vehicle is budgeted as a replacement for the following fiscal year and was ordered early through the Sourcewell cooperative to secure price and delivery. The attached purchase agreement prints a total unit price of $628,966.75, which differs slightly from the approved amount; the records do not explain the difference.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Mar 3 2025 · Evidence
On March 3, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract of $40,315.44 with H&H Electric Company for maintenance of City traffic signals and street lights (PW-25-03). The consent vote was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Feb 18 2025 · Evidence
On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a $13,000 budget transfer to the Building Maintenance account that supports a purchase order increase of $7,700 to Advance Mechanical Systems Inc. for emergency heating repairs, with the remainder covering other expenditures over budget. The consent vote was 7–0.
Public record · City Council
Approved (recorded), Feb 18 2025 · Evidence
On February 18, 2025 the City Council voted 7–0 to modify the City's Special Event Policy to add a City Service Fee discount for community events, with stipulations.
Public record · City Council
Approved (recorded), Feb 18 2025 · Evidence
On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved by a vote of 7–0 the final reading of an ordinance granting zoning variances to allow fewer than the required parking spaces for a building addition and fewer than the required parking islands for a parking lot expansion at 200 S. Lincoln Avenue (VA-25-03). The minutes report that the Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval without opposition.
Zoning variance · City Council
Approved (recorded), Feb 18 2025 · Evidence
On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved by a vote of 7–0 the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use to expand an educational facility at 200 S. Lincoln Avenue (SU-25-02), for a multi-purpose room addition at Lincoln Middle School. The minutes report that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval without opposition after a public hearing. A related parking variance for the same project was approved at the same meeting.
Special use · City Council
Approved (recorded), Feb 18 2025 · Evidence
On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a prior-year budget amendment to the TIF and a purchase order of $82,893.08 to the Illinois Department of Transportation to close out the Northwest Highway Streetscape Project. The consent vote was 7–0.
Public record · City Council
Approved (recorded), Feb 18 2025 · Evidence
On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, an intergovernmental agreement with Maine Township High School District and the Park Ridge Park District for the annual fireworks display at Maine East High School. The consent vote was 7–0.
Public record · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Feb 18 2025 · Evidence
On February 18, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order of $40,787.16 to Polaris Sales, Inc. for one utility task vehicle for the Police Department. The consent vote was 7–0. The staff memo says the purchase is made through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative contract and that the vehicle will be used at special events and for park patrols.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Feb 3 2025 · Evidence
On February 3, 2025 the City Council approved by a vote of 5–0 the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use for a social club or lodge at 800 Busse Highway (SU-25-01). The minutes report that the Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval after a public hearing, and that the applicant stated there is no liquor license associated with the building.
Special use · City Council
Approved (recorded), Feb 3 2025 · Evidence
On February 3, 2025 the City Council approved by a vote of 5–0 the final reading of an ordinance granting a zoning variance for an addition and renovation to an existing nonconforming single-family home at 130 E. Lahon Street (VA-25-04). The minutes report that the Zoning Board of Appeals had unanimously recommended approval.
Zoning variance · City Council
Recorded step (recorded), Feb 3 2025 · Evidence
On February 3, 2025 the final reading of an ordinance granting a zoning variance for a garage addition exceeding the maximum area for a detached garage at 205 Belle Plaine Avenue (VA-25-01) failed 0–5, so the variance was not granted. The minutes report that the Zoning Board of Appeals had voted to recommend denial after a public hearing.
Zoning variance · City Council
Extended (recorded), Feb 3 2025 · Evidence
On February 3, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a one-year extension of the Sidewalk Replacement Program contract (PW-24-11) with Strada Construction Co. The staff memo says the contract was first approved the previous spring with up to two optional extensions, and that the contractor offered the extension without a change in prices. The memo does not state a dollar total for the extension year.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Jan 21 2025 · Evidence
On January 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance adding a Class R (Restaurant) liquor license with a bar and lounge endorsement for Two Pigs Enterprises Corp., doing business as Sansoogabsan BBQ and Tofu, at 2638 W. Dempster St. The consent vote was 6–0.
Ordinance · City Council
Recorded step (recorded), Jan 21 2025 · Evidence
On January 21, 2025 the City Council voted 6–0 to reject all bids received for the City Council audio-visual upgrade. The staff memo says both bids received were deemed unresponsive and that a revised request for proposals would be issued. No contract was awarded at this meeting.
Public record · City Council
Amended (recorded), Jan 21 2025 · Evidence
On January 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a $39,930 increase in the purchasing authority for three International truck chassis first approved on April 18, 2022, for a total authority of $300,987. The consent vote was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Jan 21 2025 · Evidence
On January 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance regarding the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance. The consent vote was 6–0. The draft ordinance in the packet uses the City's home rule power to declare Park Ridge-Niles School District sixty-four exempt from the County ordinance for its employees working primarily in the City, extending an exemption the City had earlier applied to its own employees, the Park District and Maine Township High School District. The adopted ordinance number is not established from these records.
Ordinance · City Council
Amended (recorded), Jan 21 2025 · Evidence
On January 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, purchase order increases totaling $57,000 that followed earlier budget transfers and amendments. The consent vote was 6–0. Simpson for water leak detection surveys.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Jan 21 2025 · Evidence
On January 21, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Monroe Truck Equipment for $386,493 to upfit three Freightliner truck chassis with dump bodies, hydraulics, lighting and salt spreaders. The consent vote was 6–0. The staff memo says the quotes were obtained through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Jan 6 2025 · Evidence
On January 6, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order of $44,361.92 to CDW Government for a Fortinet FortiGate firewall security appliance. The consent vote was 5–0.
Contract award · City Council
Amended (recorded), Jan 6 2025 · Evidence
The consent vote was 5–0. The staff memo recommends increases of $55,000 to KLF Enterprises, Inc. for spoils disposal, $12,000 to Water Resources, Inc. for water meters, and an increase to Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. for electricity.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), May 6 2024 · Evidence
On May 6, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the Street Resurfacing Program contract with Builders Paving of Hillside in the amount of $1,907,808. The bid tabulation from the opening on March 27, 2024 shows six bids, the next lowest at $2,001,384.31; the staff memo cites a Motor Fuel Tax budget of $2,000,000 for roughly four miles of streets. The roll call was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Jan 6 2025 · Evidence
On January 6, 2025 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, amendments to the prior fiscal year budget for accounts expected to exceed budget. The consent vote was 5–0. The staff memo lists increases of $123,785 to the Water Fund, $105,500 to the General Fund, $218,901 to the Dempster TIF Fund and $353,926 to the Sewer Fund.
Public record · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Dec 16 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a contract and purchase order of $397,743 with Silver Star Technology for door access locks and security cameras at City facilities, train stations and pumping stations. Staff reported that proposals opened on July 31, 2024, that a review committee recommended Silver Star as the second-lowest proposer at $322,240 for the base scope, and that the total adds Council-selected camera options and a contingency. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Dec 16 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a purchase order of $142,100 to W.S. Darley & Company for thirty-five sets of firefighter turnout gear. Staff reported that national standards require replacing the coats and pants at least every ten years, that the Fire Department chose the gear after field testing and would buy it through the Sourcewell cooperative, and that the capital budget allocated $150,000 for this replacement, with the remainder for other protective equipment. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Dec 16 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance establishing the number of available liquor licenses for the next calendar year. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Ordinance · City Council
Approved (recorded), Dec 16 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a budget transfer and a purchase order of $31,550.21 to the Park Ridge Park District for demolition of the City's former salt dome at Oakton Park. Staff reported that the dome sat on Park District land under a lease that ended with the park's redevelopment and required the City to raze the facility, and that the demolition was part of the Park District's competitively bid site demolition contract. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Public record · City Council
Approved (recorded), Dec 16 2024 · Evidence
The draft levy ordinance states that the area was established by Ordinance No. 2022-07 to pay for rebuilding a public alley with permeable pavement to improve drainage. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Special service area · City Council
Approved (recorded), Dec 16 2024 · Evidence
The draft levy ordinance states that the area was established by Ordinance No. 2022-08 to pay for rebuilding a public alley with permeable pavement to improve drainage. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Special service area · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Dec 2 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a purchase order of $378,084 to TransChicago Truck Group for three Freightliner chassis to replace Public Works dump trucks used for hauling and snow fighting. Staff reported that the units were available through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative, that the trucks being replaced were past their scheduled replacement cycle, and that upfitting with dump bodies and snow equipment would come to the Council separately. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Dec 2 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance amending the City Code to prohibit left turns from northbound Vernon Avenue onto westbound Dempster Street during weekday morning and evening peak hours. Staff reported that the request came from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, which planned to open a right-only garage exit onto Vernon, and that the City concurred in the interest of safety. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
Ordinance · City Council
Approved (recorded), Nov 15 2021 · Evidence
On November 15, 2021 the City Council approved at final reading an ordinance authorizing general obligation refunding bonds of $4,375,000 to refinance a bond issue the finance memo describes as debt associated with the Uptown TIF district. The memo estimates that interest costs over the remaining term would fall by $49,715. The ordinance sets final maturity on December 1, 2024. The final reading vote was 7–0.
Ordinance · City Council
Amended (recorded), Nov 18 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a purchase order increase of $40,000 for legal services from Clark Baird Smith LLP. The consent agenda motion carried with one member absent.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Nov 18 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a three-year contract for audit services with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP of Naperville, with two possible one-year extensions. Staff reported that proposals opened on October 3, 2024, that despite direct outreach to other firms only this firm submitted a proposal, that the base cost for the first audit year was $42,700, and that the total three-year cost was $133,300. The consent agenda motion carried with one member absent.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Nov 6 2024 · Evidence
The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting major variances (VA-24-31) to let the owners replace a nonconforming detached garage at 434 Meacham Avenue in the same location, keeping its existing side setback. Staff reported that the request rested on protecting a mature tree, that the Zoning Board of Appeals held its hearing on October 24, 2024 with no public comment at the hearing, and that it voted 5–0 to recommend approval. The City Council's roll call vote was 6–0.
Zoning variance · City Council
Amended (recorded), Nov 6 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a budget amendment to the Water Main Infrastructure Account and a purchase order increase of $27,000 to Mackie Consultants for the Hastings watermain replacement project. Staff reported that during design the main was found to need extending to the end of the cul-de-sac for a future loop connection, which required additional design services and construction oversight. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded), Nov 6 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Maine Township Highway Commissioner for improvements on Church Street. Staff reported that the Township received a grant of $425,000 from the Invest in Cook program and would fund and build a new sidewalk on the north side of Church Street and on-street bike lanes within the City's boundaries, with the City taking on ongoing maintenance after completion and acceptance. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Public record · City Council
Approved (recorded), Nov 6 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved ordinance amendments removing leftover vehicle sticker requirements from the City Code and changing the requirements for residential parking permits. Staff reported that the changes followed the earlier sunset of the vehicle sticker requirement and a Council consensus to let owners of vehicles registered outside Illinois obtain permits, so that a permit may be issued for any vehicle owned or leased by a person living at an address in a restricted parking area. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Ordinance · City Council
Approved (recorded), Nov 6 2024 · Evidence
The City Council approved the final reading of a resolution adopting the City's Preservation Plan as a Council Policy Statement. Staff reported that the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously on October 2, 2024 to recommend adoption, that the plan sets goals and objectives but is not law, that future actions still need Commission and Council votes, and that no budgetary impact was anticipated. The City Council's roll call vote was 6–0.
Public record · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Nov 6 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a contract for rock salt with Morton Salt, Inc. for $81,756. Staff reported that the City buys bulk rock salt through the State of Illinois Central Management Services joint purchasing program, that this year's low bid through that program was from Morton Salt at $68.13 per ton, and that no money is spent until the salt is received. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Nov 6 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a purchase order of $1,171,034 to renew the City's workers' compensation and liability insurance for the next calendar year through the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association. The consent agenda vote was 6–0.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded), Oct 21 2024 · Evidence
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved the annual purchase of computer workstations and peripherals through a governmental purchasing cooperative for a total of $48,409.84. Staff described it as the third round of the City's four-year replacement cycle and requested a waiver of competitive bidding to buy from CDW-G, Inc through the Sourcewell cooperative. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council
Amended (recorded), Oct 21 2024 · Evidence
The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, contract PW-23-16 with Trine Construction Corporation for the Cumberland Avenue watermain replacement for $2,235,000. Three bids opened on April 20, 2023; the next-lowest was $2,239,585. Staff reported a watermain budget of $2,000,000, below the award, and said a budget amendment would follow if needed. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
Contract award · City Council
