A proposal, an approval and a completed project are different events. These permanent timelines and published records connect the evidence and identify what remains unverified.
795 published records and 16 reviewed projects · Source review 2026-09-06. Selected coverage; this is not a complete list of municipal activity.
The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances to expand a nonconforming house whose first-floor elevation exceeds the allowed maximum at 813 S. Cumberland Avenue (VA-24-17). Staff reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals held its public hearing on July 25, 2024 and voted 5–0 to recommend approval. The City Council's roll call vote on the final reading was 6–0.
The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances for an oversized detached garage and a reduced front yard setback for a planned multiple-family building at 425 Talcott Road (VA-24-15). Staff reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals held its public hearing on July 25, 2024 and voted 4–1 to recommend approval. The City Council's roll call vote on the final reading was 6–0.
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a one-year extension of the holiday lights installation contract (PW-23-21) with B&B Holiday Decorating LLC for $60,007.55.
The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting variances to reconstruct a nonconforming side porch and staircase at 419 N. Northwest Highway (VA-24-20). Staff reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals held its public hearing on July 25, 2024 and voted 5–0 to recommend approval. The City Council's roll call vote on the final reading was 6–0.
The City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a variance for a wall sign for a second-floor business without ground-floor occupancy at 100 S. Prospect Avenue (VA-24-18). Staff reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals held its public hearing on July 25, 2024 and voted 4–1 to recommend approval. The City Council's roll call vote on the final reading was 6–0.
The City Council took up the final reading of an ordinance granting zoning variations for a second-floor addition to a non-conforming house and interior side yard encroachments at 1301 S. Knight Avenue (VA-24-12). Staff reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals held its public hearing on June 27, 2024 and voted 5–0 to recommend approval. The approved minutes list a roll call on the final reading with no nays but print no outcome statement, so this record does not state the result.
The City Council approved an amendment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners' administrative rules. As explained at the meeting, the change requires the paramedic license at the time of a conditional offer rather than at application. The roll call vote was 7–0.
Public record · City Council
Recorded step (reported in a later record), May 23 2024 · Evidence
Staff reported that proposals were opened on May 23, 2024, that this firm scored highest, and that one lower-priced proposal scored lower in the evaluation.
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved the construction contract for the Hastings watermain replacement project (PW-24-15) with Mauro Sewer Construction for $545,822.50. Staff reported that bids opened on June 11, 2024 ranged up to $859,036, that Mauro Sewer Construction was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and that the project budget was $600,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a one-year extension of the City's IT services contract with DeKind Computer Consultants of North Barrington. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On its consent agenda, the City Council approved a thermoplastic pavement marking contract with Superior Road Striping, Inc., awarded through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, and a purchase order of $50,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On June 17, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance adding one Class R restaurant liquor license, with bar/lounge and outdoor seating endorsements, for JBT Hospitality LLC, doing business as a grill restaurant, at 24 Main Street. The staff memo says the ordinance raises the number of available liquor licenses by one. The roll call was 6–0.
On June 17, 2024 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a special use for a planned unit development for an age-restricted senior housing building at 819-825 Busse Highway, filed on behalf of the owning company. The staff memo describes a four-story building with more units than otherwise permitted, in exchange for public benefits including affordable units and oversized stormwater improvements; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. The roll call was 6–0.
On June 17, 2024 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting sign variances (VA-24-08) for the proposed Taco Bell at 969 N. Northwest Highway, on the application of Ampler Development LLC, allowing more wall signs and signs outside the sign frieze. Staff reported the Zoning Board of Appeals split on one of the variances; the Council did not amend the ordinance, and the motion carried with two nays and one absence.
On June 17, 2024 the City Council approved a change order and purchase order increase of $29,937 with Nelson Fire Protection for fire suppression work at the Fire Station renovation, after flow tests showed larger piping was needed. The staff memo reports the original purchase order authority was $72,234 including contingencies, and the Finance Director told the Council the change exceeded that contingency. The roll call was 6–0.
On June 3, 2024 the City Council voted to waive one of the two readings (roll call 6–0) and then took up an ordinance adding one Chamber-events class liquor license for the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, which the Liquor License Review Board had recommended. The approved minutes print a unanimous roll call on the ordinance but no outcome sentence. The packet documents give differing addresses for the Chamber.
On June 3, 2024 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting a major variance (VA-24-10) for the replacement and expansion of a nonconforming deck at 328 S. Lincoln Avenue, following the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation. The roll call was 7–0.
On June 3, 2024 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance granting major variances (VA-24-09) for the replacement and expansion of a nonconforming structure to build a sunroom at 901 Harrison Street, following the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation. The roll call was 7–0.
On June 3, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a resolution amending its sidewalk maintenance policy statement to eliminate the even cost split under which homeowners paid half of mandatory sidewalk square replacements next to their property. The staff memo says the change was agreed at the prior year's budget workshop. The roll call was 7–0.
On May 20, 2024 the City Council took up the final reading of an ordinance amending the liquor code to create a license class for sales and sampling at Chamber of Commerce events. A voice-vote amendment to the sampling definition carried first. The approved minutes then print a roll call with no nays and two absences but no outcome sentence for the ordinance itself.
On May 6, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the Alley Repair Program contract (PW-24-12) with M&J Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. of Cicero in the amount of $176,804. The staff memo reports six bids, the next lowest at $178,460, against a budget of $205,000 that also covers a service center driveway. The roll call was 7–0.
On May 6, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, amendments to the current budget carrying over prior-year items that were budgeted or contracted but not completed. The staff memo totals the carryovers at $540,678.32 across all funds, including $125,437.42 in the General Fund, covering items such as snow removal, water infrastructure, alley restoration, building work and computer equipment. The roll call was 7–0.
On May 6, 2024, after a closed session on property acquisition, the City Council approved a real estate purchase and sale agreement for 1730 Elliot Street. The roll call was 7–0. The seller is not identified here, and closing is not documented in these records.
On May 6, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order for Fire Department uniforms with On Time Embroidery, Inc. of Elk Grove Village, not to exceed $34,301. The staff evaluation shows the other bidder's total was lower at $32,242, but On Time Embroidery scored higher overall after reference checks. The roll call was 7–0.
On May 6, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance setting the expanded outdoor dining license fees for the season. The roll call was 7–0.
On May 6, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract of up to thirty-six months with the lowest-cost electricity supplier for the City's street lighting accounts through the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative. The staff memo says it mirrors the earlier resolution for other accounts and that the existing supply agreement was expiring. The roll call was 7–0.
On May 6, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the Sidewalk Replacement Program contract (PW-24-11) with Strada Construction of Chicago in the amount of $183,260, the lowest of six bids, against a budget of $215,000. The contract allows two optional renewal years, for which Strada's bid prices were $200,290 and $221,380. The roll call was 7–0.
On April 15, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final one-year extension of the ambulance billing and management reporting services contract with Andres Medical Billing, Ltd. of Arlington Heights. The cost varies with ambulance call volume. The roll call was 7–0.
On April 15, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, prior-year budget amendments to the Uptown TIF and Foreign Fire Tax funds. The roll call was 7–0.
On April 15, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance granting a renewed nonexclusive cable television franchise to Comcast of Illinois XI, LLC. The roll call was 7–0.
On April 15, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Cordogan Clark & Associates of Aurora for construction management of the City Hall security hardening project in the amount of $89,497.50. The staff memo reports three proposals; Cordogan Clark scored highest and had the lowest construction management cost, with the other two at $139,745 and higher. The roll call was 7–0.
On April 15, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance adding park zone speed limits on Glenlake Avenue and Peterson Avenue between Cumberland and Fairview avenues. The staff memo cites speeding concerns near Brickton Park. The roll call was 7–0.
Ordinance · City Council
Proposed (recorded in draft minutes), Feb 5 2024 · Evidence
On April 15, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order increase of $73,284 to Trine Construction Corporation of St. Charles. The staff memo identifies Trine as the contractor awarded the Cumberland Watermain Replacement Project for $2,235,000 and reports the project finished about three percent over the contract amount, following the budget amendment approved earlier in the year. The roll call was 7–0.
On March 20, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the Dee Road Parking Lot Resurfacing contract (PW-24-07) with Advantage Paving Solutions Inc. in the amount of $141,382.42. The staff memo reports thirteen bids, the next lowest at $170,318.54, against a budget of $250,000. The roll call was 5–0.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded in draft minutes), Mar 4 2024 · Evidence
for EnerGov Assist services. The staff memo describes an additional year of live training and consulting for the community development department's permitting and inspection software. The roll call was 6–0. Source: draft minutes.
On March 20, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a purchase order increase of $38,878.57 to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. for the Cumberland Watermain Project. The staff memo reports the original engineering design contract was $177,757.50 and cites added oversight for work in state highway right-of-way and unforeseen field changes. The roll call was 5–0.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded in draft minutes), Mar 4 2024 · Evidence
On March 4, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Mackie Consultants for Hastings Street water main engineering services, including design and construction inspection, in the amount of $64,605. The staff memo and evaluation sheet identify the request for proposals as PW-24-06 and report that Mackie scored highest, although it was not the lowest-cost proposal; the agenda item printed a different number. The roll call was 6–0. Source: draft minutes.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded in draft minutes), Mar 4 2024 · Evidence
On March 4, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, two equipment purchases from Casey Equipment Company through the Sourcewell cooperative contract: a compact motor grader for $246,586.10 and a tandem drum asphalt roller for $47,051.76. The staff memos list budgets of $225,000 and $51,000 respectively, so the grader exceeded its budgeted amount. The roll call was 6–0. Source: draft minutes.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded in draft minutes), Mar 4 2024 · Evidence
The City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance updating the Municipal Code's construction codes on February 20, 2024 (roll call 6–0) and approved the final reading on its consent agenda on March 4, 2024 (roll call 6–0). The staff memo describes the update as adopting newer International Code Council editions of the building, fire and life safety codes with local amendments, following public seminars. Source: draft minutes.
Ordinance · City Council
Approved (recorded in draft minutes), Mar 4 2024 · Evidence
On March 4, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the first one-year extension of the traffic court attorney contract with Addis Greenberg, LLC of Northbrook, Illinois. The roll call was 6–0. Source: draft minutes.
Contract award · City Council
Amended (recorded in draft minutes), Mar 4 2024 · Evidence
On March 20, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the contract for the Watermain Valve Insertion Project (PW-24-09) with Superior Excavating Company in the amount of $391,396. The bid tabulation from the opening on February 28, 2024 shows three bids, the next lowest at $476,456. The staff memo describes new valves, a hydrant and a short watermain replacement. The roll call was 5–0.
On March 20, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with McCann Industries Inc. for one new wheel loader tractor in the amount of $231,000, bought through a purchasing cooperative. The staff memo lists a budget of $215,000 for the purchase. The roll call was 5–0.
Contract award · City Council
Awarded (recorded in draft minutes), Feb 20 2024 · Evidence
On February 20, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract with Monroe Truck Equipment for upfitting five Public Works pickup truck chassis in the amount of $206,968. The staff memo reports the quotes came through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative and that the chassis had been purchased separately. The roll call was 6–0. Source: draft minutes.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded in draft minutes), Feb 20 2024 · Evidence
On February 20, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a resolution authorizing a contract to buy one Police Department vehicle for no more than $45,000. The draft resolution grants a limited exception from the City's competitive bidding rules, citing supply-chain problems with bids and purchasing cooperatives; the staff memo names a Ford Explorer to replace an older command vehicle. The seller is not identified. The roll call was 6–0. Source: draft minutes.
Contract award · City Council
Approved (recorded in draft minutes), Feb 20 2024 · Evidence
On February 20, 2024 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a resolution continuing the City's participation in the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative and authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with the lowest-cost electricity supplier for up to thirty-six months. The resulting supply contract is not part of this record. The roll call was 6–0. Source: draft minutes.
