5/18/2026 Oak Park City Council Meeting (LIVE)

The Oak Park City Council held a meeting on May 18, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of payment applications for architectural services on the Community Center project totaling $184,750, and lawn and landscape maintenance contracts with Parrott Landscaping and Brightview Landscape. The council awarded a $40,159 bid to American Fence and Supply for construction fencing for the new community center. They also approved a five-year professional services agreement with CivicPlus for a CRM request module to replace the sunsetting GovQA system, emphasizing improved resident service capabilities. The council adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and millage rates, including a 6% water and sewer rate increase and no increase in solid waste or stormwater fees. Capital projects highlighted included ongoing construction of the Event Hub and the new community center, with $2.5 million remaining for the Event Hub. Additionally, the council approved a fee schedule amendment reflecting new Event Hub fees designed to offset operational costs. A memorandum of understanding with the 45th District Court was also approved to address court funding. The meeting included policy discussions on electric vehicle charging station regulations and community safety statements. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budget approvals, contract awards, and capital project updates.