Committee of the Whole and City Council Meetings - September 23, 2026

The City of Elgin held a Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on September 23, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of an engineering services agreement amendment with HR Green Inc. for the Chicago Street combined sewer separation Highland Basin project, and an agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick Inc. for underground infrastructure improvements related to the Edward Shock Center of Elgin's Streetscape Utility Improvements. Additionally, the council approved a five-year professional auditing services contract with Sikich CPA LLC, maintaining consistent fees with projected modest annual increases. The council also accepted a grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and approved the city's insurance program proposals, choosing Travelers over a lower bid due to longstanding partnership and claims administration considerations. Discussions included insurance policy details, such as a new lead pollutant exclusion in pollution coverage and crime policy limits. Public comments addressed concerns about privacy related to automated license plate readers and flooding issues in certain neighborhoods, with the city planning updated studies and engineering solutions. The meeting also included recognition of community efforts and announcements of upcoming events.