6/15/2026 Oak Park City Council Meeting (LIVE)

The Oak Park City Council held a meeting on June 15, 2026, which included significant procurement and budget discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of multiple payment applications for city projects such as landscape maintenance, building demolitions, and the Event Hub construction. The council approved the purchase of a new fire engine from Sutphen Corporation for $925,916.50, to be financed over five years, and authorized the purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the public safety fleet, with funding adjustments to accommodate the purchases. Additionally, the council approved a one-year professional services contract with Jade Nissan Services LLC for public works and community projects, and extended a contract with Lam Walker's Tree and Snow for block pruning services. The council also approved a security services contract renewal with DK Security for event security at the new Event Hub. Budget amendments were authorized to reflect updated revenues, expenditures, and grant funding, including a transfer to a newly created opioid fund. The council discussed and approved a memorandum of understanding for the Greenfield Road and Eight Mile intersection lighting project, pledging $10,000 towards the initiative. A facade improvement grant was approved for Ernie's Market using remaining escrow funds. The meeting also included the appointment of Rebecca Berman to the City Council, following deliberations among council members. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, contract awards, budget amendments, and public safety equipment procurement.