2026-08-10 Village of Villa Park Board Meeting COTW

The Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole met on August 10, 2026, to discuss the Fire Station 82 project. Chief Staples presented an update on the project, emphasizing the need to transform the existing fire station into a modern facility that supports emergency response and community needs. The board reviewed the qualifications-based selection process for the architectural firm 845 Design Group, which was chosen to provide design services. The project scope includes building evaluation, programming, conceptual design, and construction documents. The board was asked to approve a professional services agreement for approximately $499,000 to initiate design and to authorize issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a construction manager at risk to be selected through a similar process. The project is planned to span three budget years, with construction potentially starting in summer 2027. Board members discussed budget implications, the need for phased funding, and the importance of community involvement and future cost estimates. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval to move forward with the design phase and RFQ issuance for construction management services.