Administration and Public Works Committee Meeting 11-9-2026

The City of Evanston Administration and Public Works Committee met on November 9, 2026. The committee approved Resolution 300R26 for a single-source renewal of Cisco CUCM and UCCX licenses for 2026; the vote was five in favor, none opposed, with one abstention. It also approved Resolution 306R26 concerning Harris Amazon credit card activity. Motor Fuel Tax-related items A3–A12 were advanced collectively to City Council with a neutral recommendation. Two other ordinance items (A23 and A24) also advanced with neutral recommendations after 3–3 votes; the transcript does not clearly identify their full subject matter.

The committee considered Ordinance 85026, proposing a 25% water-rate increase to help fund mandated lead service-line replacements and increased water-main replacement work. Staff cited the requirement to replace at least 500 lead service lines annually beginning in November 2027, with the target rising to 1,000 annually in 2028, and said the water fund was projected to end the year with a negative balance. Staff described using rate revenue alongside other sources, including ARPA funds and grants. The committee advanced the ordinance to City Council; the vote was four in favor and two opposed. Members raised concerns about impacts on residents and businesses, and staff said the effect of a lower increase would require further analysis.