# Special City Council Meeting, Nov. 9, 2026


**Body:** City of Geneva, Illinois
**Date:** November 10, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Special City Council Meeting of the City of Geneva, Illinois, was held Nov. 9, 2026 (the metadata timestamp is Nov. 10). The council approved Resolution 2026-125, authorizing up to $80,880 for Landmark Contractors to make a reduced-scope repair to the heaved pavement and curb on Third Street. The work is intended to be completed before Small Business Saturday; the original low bidder was deemed nonresponsive. The roll call recorded nine votes in favor, none opposed, and one member absent. Council members also discussed how the city determines whether to require bid or performance bonds, with staff offering to provide further information.

The council considered and voted on Resolution 2026-126, an agreement with Beyond Your Base for public-engagement services, not to exceed $35,000, for the revised police-station proposal; the transcript suggests approval, but does not provide a clear final tally. The engagement work includes outreach materials, a revised website, open houses, and mail and digital surveys, with findings expected to inform a council decision in January 2027. The project’s revised construction estimate is $39 million, the building footprint is reduced by about 14,000 square feet, and the city has received a $1.5 million state grant for the project; furniture, fixtures, and equipment would instead be funded from city savings. A possible April ballot measure remains conditional on community feedback. Separately, council members raised possible assistance for East State Street businesses affected by road construction, including a municipal grant, but no action or funding decision was made.

**Source:** City of Geneva, Illinois