City Council Meeting for September 28th, 2026

The City Council meeting of DeKalb, Illinois, held on September 28, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. The council approved a resolution to amend a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for equipment space on the city's east water tower, maintaining a 3.5% annual rent increase despite a slight reduction in monthly rent. Additionally, the council approved a $400,000 contract with BSNA Software LLC to upgrade the city's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to a secure cloud platform, with funding allocated across multiple city funds. The meeting also featured a detailed discussion regarding a proposal to convert a vacant property into a private cigar club, which raised concerns about smoking regulations, liquor licensing, and building code compliance. The council expressed the need for further information and coordination with the mayor and relevant departments before proceeding. Other topics included public safety concerns and community engagement efforts, but no further procurement actions were taken.