# October 19, 2026 City of West Chicago City Council

The October 19, 2026, West Chicago City Council meeting approved several spending and capital-project items. The consent agenda, passed unanimously, included a City Hall rooftop unit replacement project not to exceed $94,320 and a resolution authorizing a joint funding agreement for up to $2,999,000 in state economic development grant funds for Phase B of the 2027 Industrial Streets Improvement Project on Industrial Drive. The council also approved a separate $2 million transfer from the Downtown Revitalization Fund to the capital projects fund to cover increased costs for the downtown modernization and beautification project; the approved scope excludes the water feature at Galena Street Plaza. The council approved the corporate disbursement report, reported at approximately $1.34 million.

Staff presented five-year water and sewer capital and operating projections, including an estimated $12.5 million for lead service line replacement, major water-storage work, and wastewater treatment plant improvements identified in a condition assessment at more than $21 million. No water or sewer rate action was taken. The council also gave preliminary direction on relocating 2027 special events during downtown construction, including supporting a joint Food Fest at Reed-Kepler Park and keeping Railroad Days at Pioneer Park for 2027 while evaluating future locations. Members supported developing formal sponsorship opportunities and streamlined vendor fees for city events; staff will return with further details.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [October 19, 2026 City of West Chicago City Council](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrHRcPwJqEU) - CityofWestChicago