4/6/2026 Oak Park City Council Meeting (LIVE)

The Oak Park City Council held a meeting on April 6, 2026, addressing multiple procurement and budget-related items. Key contract awards included the 2026 lawn maintenance contracts awarded to Parrot Landscaping and Bright View Landscape Services, and a professional services contract for the Event Hub Audio Visual Project awarded to Media Storage Group for up to $128,942. The council also approved a $49,675 contract for security cameras and access control at the Event Hub, and a $39,361.50 contract renewal with Hydro Corp for the cross-connection control program. Additionally, the council approved pay applications and change orders for ongoing capital improvement projects such as the fence line restoration and joint and crack sealing projects, with budgets managed to remain under estimates. A $100,000 grant from Oakland County Transit was accepted for engineering plans related to bike lane improvements, with a $120,000 city match budgeted. The council also approved a revised brownfield reimbursement agreement for Barton Mow, extending tax increment financing for approximately 26 years. Several special event licenses were granted, and the council discussed vendor fee schedules for the farmers market, aiming to maintain competitive pricing to attract vendors. Public comments included concerns about utility bill penalties and bids for the Event Hub security system. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract awards, budget approvals, grant acceptance, and capital project management to support city infrastructure and community services.