5/11/2026 Council Meeting City of Lincoln Park

The City of Lincoln Park held a council meeting on May 11, 2026, which included a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The city anticipates receiving approximately $82,244 in CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support eligible activities such as housing rehabilitation. The hearing sought community input on unmet needs and funding priorities. The council approved several procurement-related items, including the extension of a contract for assessing services with Robert Brchier, the employment agreement for a new Downtown Development Authority (DDA) director, and consent to a corporate ownership change for the waste hauler Priority Waste LLC. A significant capital improvement project approved was the purchase and installation of a new emergency outdoor warning system and related software from Westshore Services, costing $75,533 plus additional software fees, funded through the capital improvement program. Updates were also provided on ongoing infrastructure projects such as road resurfacing, water main replacements, sewer lining, and electrical upgrades at city hall. The meeting concluded with various community announcements and council comments.