East Peoria City Council | Regular Meeting | 9/15/26

At the September 15, 2026 regular meeting of the East Peoria City Council, the council considered several procurement-related matters. It approved payment to Vermeer Sales and Services of Central Illinois, Inc. for bore-rig rental for the Arnold Road Water Replacement Project for July 6–August 2, 2026; no invoice amount was stated. Discussion also noted that the city may consider purchasing its own boring rig if seasonal rental needs continue over the next two to three years. Public comment raised concerns about an ATG Sports turf proposal, including the bidding process, opportunities for local contractors, warranty terms, and potential cost overruns; no council action on that proposal is clear in the transcript.

The council voted to advance Resolution 2627-059, an additional-services agreement with Flock Safety for the police department’s automated license plate reader system, on first reading and lay it over for at least one week for public inspection. Numerous speakers urged the council to reject expansion or terminate the existing arrangement, citing privacy, data-sharing, misuse, and cybersecurity concerns. The mayor, commissioners, and police chief defended the system’s local use and oversight, and council members supporting the measure cited public-safety benefits. No dollar amount for the agreement was stated. The council also advanced Resolution 2627-057 for the November 21, 2026 Festival of Lights parade on first reading; no procurement spending was specified.