Referrals Committee Meeting 7-27-2026

The City of Evanston, IL Referrals Committee met on July 27, 2026, to review and assign various agenda items primarily related to city policy and administrative referrals. Key procurement-related discussions included the referral of a competitiveness review to administration and public works for discussion, and a mention of purchasing bulk playground equipment, which was deferred pending a report from the Parks and Recreation Board on capital best practices. The committee also discussed the timing for returning the library to department status, deciding to refer it to the city council for consideration later in the year. Motions to approve minutes and assign referrals to appropriate committees or staff were passed unanimously, with no direct contract awards or vendor selections made during this meeting.