September 8, 2026 City of Wes Chicago Finance Committee

The City of West Chicago Finance Committee held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where a key procurement discussion focused on approving a contract with Granicus for website design, development, hosting, and maintenance services. The contract includes two packages: one for the website project and another adding an AI-powered chatbot and enhanced search functionality, with total costs ranging from approximately $46,933 to $64,433 depending on the selected scope. Committee members discussed the benefits and concerns of the AI chatbot, including its ability to improve resident access to information and reduce staff workload, balanced against cost and potential user frustration. The committee ultimately approved the combined package. Additionally, there was mention of upcoming software to improve online payment capabilities and budgeting transparency. No executive session was held, and the meeting was adjourned following these discussions.