Administration and Public Works Committee Meeting 6-8-2026

The City of Evanston's Administration and Public Works Committee met on June 8, 2026, to discuss several agenda items including a contract award for kitchen renovations at the Levy Center. The contract, valued at approximately $270,000, was approved with a 5 to 1 vote. The renovation aims to upgrade the kitchen to commercial standards by installing a new electric cooktop, ventilation hood, and improved handwashing stations, enabling the facility to be used as an emergency shelter and expanding programming and rental opportunities. The project came in under the engineer's estimate and was awarded as a lump sum bid. Committee members requested more detailed cost breakdowns in future bids to better evaluate potential savings. The meeting also included approval of previous meeting minutes and virtual attendance for a council member.