# Village of Riverside Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 08-20-26

The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees regular meeting was held August 20, 2026. Procurement and capital planning featured prominently. The board approved a resolution to submit an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program application for streetscape projects on East Quincy Street, Riverside Road, East Avenue, and Forest Avenue; the grant would cover 80% of construction costs and 50% of lighting costs. The village also cited a previously awarded Invest in Cook grant covering half, or $120,690, of phase-two engineering costs. The board approved a purchase order to Compen Inc. for playground equipment not to exceed $99,000 and approved an agreement with D&J Landscape for Turtle Park playground construction; the contract amount was not stated. The consent agenda was approved, including voucher lists, a resolution waiving competitive bidding for various FY2026 purchase orders, and a memorandum of understanding for the West Central Consolidated Communications dispatch center.

The board reviewed the FY2027–2036 capital improvement plan but did not adopt it. FY2027 plans include about $1.7 million for street improvements and water and sewer work, including $4 million for lead service line replacement contingent on zero-interest IEPA loans. The village reported securing a $1 million state appropriation for future improvements. Staff said it plans to issue an RFP for refuse services this fall, ahead of the Flood Brothers contract’s May 1, 2027 expiration. Public safety facility needs and a potential referendum were discussed, but no procurement award or spending vote on that project occurred.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** August 20, 2026

### Sources
- [Village of Riverside Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 08-20-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAAs8Z9Kdxc) - Riverside TV