City of Kankakee - Environmental Services Utility Livestream

The City of Kankakee Environmental Services Utility Board held a meeting on August 17, 2026, focusing on various operational and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of bills totaling approximately $1.5 million, purchase and financing of two new vector vehicles for sewer services at a total cost of about $670,000 over three years, and completion of tuckpointing and roofline repairs on a city building. The board also reviewed bids for ADA-compliant renovations to the Amtrak train depot waiting room, including carpentry and electrical work, with a motion passed to recommend contract awards to the City Council. Additionally, the board approved forwarding an $88,000 annual agreement with Stantec for hydro relicensing services to the City Council. These actions reflect ongoing investments in infrastructure, equipment replacement, and compliance upgrades to support city utility services.