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City Council Meeting City Hall 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Il 60035 April 13, 2026 7:30 PM Agenda Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item can address the City in the following ways: 1. Emails with Unlimited Information. Individuals may email the City an unlimited number of words at cityhp@cityhpil.com. Emails will be forwarded to the City Council if requested. All emails received will be acknowledged. 2. Telephone. Individuals with no access to email may leave a message with the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000. 3. Live Comments. Individuals are able to address the Council during the City Council meeting. Questions/comments should be limited to three minutes or less. Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings are broadcast live on the City’s Facebook page and on the City’s website. Meetings can be watched after the meeting from a video link on the City’s website. The City encourages individuals to sign-up for its enews for important information from the City. To sign-up for the enews, visit www.cityhpil.com. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the City Council Held on March 30, 2026 V. Approval of Warrant List A. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from March 20, 2026 to April 02, 2026 VI. Report of Mayor A. Appointments • Kristi McCaulou, Police Pension Board Reappointment, 5/12/2026 - 5/11/2028 Page 1 of 93  B. Proclamations • In Support of Tree City USA / Arbor Day Programs • National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19 - 25, 2026 C. Other Business • Volunteer Appreciation Week • April is Blue Kids Month VII. Business from the Council A. Transportation Advisory Group Report - Councilmember Lidawer B. Zoning Board of Appeals Report - Councilmember Center VIII. Business from City Staff A. Fire Department Strategic Plan Report, 2026-2028 IX. Business from the Public (Individuals wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda) X. Omnibus Administration (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1004) 1. A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for Viaggio Highland Park Inc. d/b/a Nico Restaurant (581 Roger Williams) Public Works (Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807) 2. A Resolution Approving the Award of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project (Phase II) Contract to Trine Construction Corp., of St. Charles, Illinois XI. Items Removed From Omnibus Vote Consideration XII. Other Business XIII. Closed Session A. 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(11) - Litigation XIV. Adjournment Page 2 of 93 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Ashley Palbitska, Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Department: City Manager's Office Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the City Council Held on March 30, 2026 Recommendation: For the City Council’s approval are the minutes of the Rescheduled Regular Consolidated Meeting of the City Council held on March 30, 2026. Attachments: 1. MIN CC 3-30-2026 Page 3 of 93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR RESCHEDULED CONSOLIDATED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK MEETING DATE: March 30, 2026 MEETING LOCATION: City Hall, 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 I. Call to Order At 8:01 PM, Mayor Rotering called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call: II. Roll Call Present: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer, Blumberg Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager Neukirch, Director of Public Works Bannon, Community Development Director Fontane, Assistant City Manager Jason, Finance Director McCaulou, Fire Chief Schrage, Assistant City Manager Taub, Police Commander Roberts, Communications Manager Bennett, Assistant to the City Manager Palbitska Also Present: Corporation Counsel Elrod III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Minutes A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held on February 23, 2026 & Approval of the Minutes of the Closed Session of the Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the City Council on February 23, 2026 Councilmember Lidawer moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Closed Session Meeting of the City Council Held on February 23, 2026. Councilmember Ross seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion Passed (7 - 0). MOVER: Councilmember Lidawer SECONDER: Councilmember Ross AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer NAYS: None PRESENT: Councilmember Blumberg Page 4 of 93 V. Approval of Warrant List A. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from February 13, 2026 to March 19, 2026. Councilmember Tapia moved to approve the Warrant List. Councilmember Bruckman seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion Passed (7 - 0). MOVER: Councilmember Tapia SECONDER: Councilmember Bruckman AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer, Blumberg NAYS: None VI. Report of Mayor A. Appointments Appointment to Fill a Vacancy - Sustainability Advisory Group Mayor Rotering noted there was a recommendation to appoint Jessica D. Scott to the Sustainability Advisory Group, for a term effective May 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. The Council was in consensus with the recommendation. VII. Business from the Council A. Councilmember Reports Councilmember Blumberg provided a report on the Library Board of Trustees. Councilmember Ross provided a report on the Plan and Design Commission. VIII. Business from City Staff City Manager Neukirch provided updates on the Place of Remembrance process and highlighted items on the omnibus agenda. IX. Business from the Public (Individuals wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda) There was none. X. Omnibus Mayor Rotering requested to pull item #13 from omnibus agenda. Councilmember Lidawer and staff discussed item #1 on the omnibus agenda. Councilmember Blumberg moved to approve items 1-12 and 14-16 by omnibus vote agenda. Councilmember Tapia seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously. Page 5 of 93  MOVER: Councilmember Blumberg SECONDER: Councilmember Tapia AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer, Blumberg NAYS: None Administration 1. Adoption of a Resolution (R32-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for 172 Skokie Blvd HP LLC d/b/a Artist Frame Services (176 Skokie Valley Road)”. 2. Adoption of a Resolution (R33-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for Katy the Butcher LLC (1954 First Street)”. Finance 3. Adoption of a Resolution (R34-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Reallocating 2026 Volume Cap to the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois”. Public Works 4. Adoption of a Resolution (R35-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Ratifying an Amendment to an Agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for Energy Efficiency Projects at the Water Treatment Plant”. 5. Adoption of a Resolution (R36-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving the Award of the Sheridan Utility Improvements (Edgecliff to North End) Project Contract to Martam Construction, Inc. of Elgin, Illinois.”. 6. Adoption of a Resolution (R37-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Lake Forest and the City of Highland Park Relating to Water Interconnection for Both Emergency and System Maintenance Purposes”. 7. Adoption of a Resolution (R38-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving a Grant of Easement to Commonwealth Edison Company”. 8. Adoption of a Resolution (R39-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Award of the 2026 Leak Detection Services Contract to M.E. Simpson Company, Inc., of Valparaiso, Indiana”. 9. Adoption of a Resolution (R40-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Certain City Officials and Officers to Execute Approved Contracts with the State of Illinois and Directing the City Clerk to Complete and Execute a Certificate of Authority for State Contracts (Salt Purchase)”. 10. Adoption of a Resolution (R41-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 to the Agreement for the Finished Water Meter Improvements Services with Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc.”. Page 6 of 93  11. Adoption of a Resolution (R42-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving the Contract for The Art Center Tuckpointing Project to ALFA Chicago, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois through the Equalis Group Purchasing Cooperative.”. 12. Adoption of a Resolution (R43-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Award of the 2026 Concrete Street Patching and Sidewalk Repair Program Contract to Triggi Construction, Inc. of West Chicago, Illinois”. Public Safety 14. Adoption of a Resolution (R44-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Education of Township High School District No. 113 Regarding Use of Buses for Independence Day Parade.”. 15. Adoption of a Resolution (R45-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Two Police Vehicles from the Highland Park Ford Lincoln Superstore”. 16. Adoption of a Resolution (R46-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving Indemnification Agreements with the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage for Entry-Level Police Recruit Training”. XI. Items Removed From Omnibus Vote Consideration 13. Adoption of an Ordinance (O15-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “An Ordinance Designating the Property at 818 Hill Street a Local Landmark”. Community Development Director Fontane presented historical information as it relates to 818 Hill Street. He highlighted the important fact that the local landmark designation will be for the entire property and not only for the structure on the property. Mayor Rotering opined on some of the underlying historical features as they relate to this property and how fascinating it is to have this type of property in Highland Park. Councilmember Blumberg moved to approve an Ordinance Designating the Property at 818 Hill Street a Local Landmark. Councilmember Lidawer seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion Passed (7 - 0). MOVER: Councilmember Blumberg SECONDER: Councilmember Lidawer AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer, Blumberg NAYS: None Page 7 of 93 Other Business A. Adoption of a Resolution (R47-2026) by omnibus vote consideration titled, “A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Camosy, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Renovation of the City Public Services Center and Fire Station 34”. Councilmember Center and City Manager Neukirch discussed possible change of scope and how that could affect the agreement. Mayor Rotering provided highlights of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Public Service Center and Fire Station #34. She discussed how the agreement for a construction manager relates to this project. The Council and City Manager Neukirch discussed how the construction manager coordinates with the architect and engineering firm contracted for the project, and the construction manager is critical to the costing of the project. City Manager Neukirch confirmed that the work of the consultants and the staff group will be presented at a future Committee of the Whole meeting for Council consideration. Councilmember Tapia moved to approve a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Camosy, Inc. for Construction Management Services for the Renovation of the City Public Services Center and Fire Station. Councilmember Center seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion Passed (7 - 0). MOVER: Councilmember Tapia SECONDER: Councilmember Center AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer, Blumberg NAYS: None B. A Resolution Directing the Consideration of a Zoning Code Text Amendment Allowing a New Land Use as a Conditional Use Requiring a Planned Development in Certain Limited Locations in the R2 Residential Zoning District Mayor Rotering noted that tonight's discussion is about whether or not to advance a zoning code text amendment for further consideration and not regarding Mr. Cooper's plan for the property. Corporation Counsel Elrod provided guidance as to the subject matter for tonight's discussion and explained the City Code provision concerning the way in which zoning code text amendments are initiated. He also emphasized that tonight’s meeting was not a public hearing Community Development Director Fontane presented information regarding a Resolution to direct the Consideration of a Zoning Code Text Amendment Allowing a New Land Use as a Conditional Use Requiring a Planned Development in Certain Limited Locations in the R2 Residential Zoning District. Mayor Rotering reiterated that this is not a public hearing and that Mr. Cooper is not an applicant but will provide information as to his proposal for the property; the Council is not making a determination on his proposal; rather it is making a decision as to whether to initiate the process for considering the proposal Page 8 of 93 Mr. Cooper presented information on the proposal for the property. Mayor Rotering voiced her appreciation for what Mr. Cooper has presented but noted there are still questions that need to be answered. Tim Pollowy, Senior Landscape Architect with Hey and Associates, provided information on the Champions Point access point at Heller Nature Center and environmental impacts. Ranadip Bose, Partner with SB Friedman, provided information on the Economic Impact Champions Point would have on the community. The Council, Corporation Counsel Elrod, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Bose, and Staff discussed: • An appreciation for the in-depth review of the proposal and the property • An appreciation for all of the communication received by the City from the neighbors • Understanding of the difference between Champions Point and Champions Legacy • Percentage of charitable offerings • Ticket prices for all experiences • Champions curriculum • Off-site parking potential in Bannockburn • Previous conversations Mr. Cooper and his team have had with the Park District • Ways the City can enforce promised operations, including payments to the neighbors, by Mr. Cooper through a conditional use as a contract with the City and the property owner • How non-profits are charged to use the property • Concerns that the proposal does not provide information if the project fails • Concerns with shuttling in 300-500 individuals into a neighborhood and how that can impact the residential environment • How the public is not persuaded that the economic benefits will impact the City positively; what has been presented are assumptions, not guarantees • Parking in a neighboring community has not been approved by their community, although there is a path for zoning consideration • How parking in a different community affect driving business back into the Highland Park CBD • Concern with setting a precedent for other areas within the City • Exceptions in a residential district could impact the City across the board • The make-up of the walking path and the proximity it is to the homes in the area • The walk from Heller Nature Center is a little over a half mile • How the estimated number of visitors to the property was calculated • The rules in place are to preserve the nature of certain areas; this proposal is within a residential area • The continued disruption and impacts this would have on the neighborhood • What is being proposed is a commercial use in a residential district • If this were to be allowed it would completely veer away from City policy • May have considerations for the proposal if this was a transitional neighborhood • The proposal is inconsistent with the intent of the neighborhood • Mr. Cooper’s neighbors did not buy their homes in this area with the intent of allowing a commercial use • The difference between a Zoning Text Amendment and a Zoning Map Amendment; why this process was chosen Page 9 of 93  • The proposal would contribute the vibrancy the City needs but this is not the location for it • What is being proposed has nothing to do with the individual who owned the property previously • Impact on home values for the neighbors • Could this project be considered in a different location Braeden Lord, Associate with Taft Law and representing Mr. Cooper, opined on the matter before the Council tonight. Kevin Cullather, Highland Park resident, thanked Mr. Cooper for his proposal. He believes that this consideration is not at a point where it can be referred to the Plan and Design Commission. He thanked the Council for taking the time to listen to all of the neighbors and community members. Alex Ulyanov, Highland Park resident, spoke against the proposed consideration. Michael Friduss, Highland Park resident, spoke against the proposed consideration. Paula Serlin, Highland Park resident, spoke against the proposed consideration. Nina Heller, Highland Park resident, spoke against the proposed consideration. Boris Kholyavsky, Highland Park resident spoke in favor of the consideration. Roxanna Haery, Highland Park resident, spoke against the proposed consideration. Jane Faynshteyn, Highland Park resident, spoke in favor of the proposed consideration. Dr. Cameron Haery, Highland Park resident, spoke against the proposed consideration. Tre Demps, Basketball Director with Intentional Sports, spoke in favor of the proposed consideration. Mayor Rotering thanked the last speaker for his idea of the spark. She thanked Mr. Cooper for his time and investment into something that does a have a lot of great potential. She stated that this proposal is just in the wrong location but the City would be glad to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Cooper on finding another location within City limits if there was interest. Councilmember Blumberg moved to deny, and therefore not approve, a Resolution Directing the Consideration of a Zoning Code Text Amendment Allowing a New Land Use as a Conditional Use Requiring a Planned Development in Certain Limited Locations in the R2 Residential Zoning District. Councilmember Tapia seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the Mayor declared the motion passed unanimously, and therefore the City Council will not be initiating the proposed zoning code text amendment. Page 10 of 93  MOVER: Councilmember Blumberg SECONDER: Councilmember Tapia AYES: Mayor Rotering, Councilmembers Center, Bruckman, Ross, Tapia, Lidawer, Blumberg NAYS: None XII. Adjournment Councilmember Blumberg moved to adjourn the City Council meeting. Councilmember Lidawer seconded the motion. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Rotering declared the motion passed unanimously. The City Council adjourned its meeting at 10:16 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Ashley Palbitska Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk Page 11 of 93 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Lara Lukasik, Deputy Finance Director Kristi McCaulou, Finance Director Department: Finance Department Title: Warrant List and Wire Transfers from March 20, 2026 to April 02, 2026 Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the warrant list and wire transfers for March 20, 2026 to April 02, 2026 in the amounts of $2,339,959.82 and $827,672.25 respectively, for total disbursement of $3,167,632.07. Dates Amount Warrants: Warrant List 1 (Detail Attached) March 20, 2026 - March 26, 2026 $304,170.34 Warrant List 2 (Detail Attached) March 27, 2026 - April 02, 2026 $849,345.45 Subtotal Warrants (Detail Attached) $1,153,515.79 Payroll Pay Period: March 02, 2026 - March 15, 2026 Check Date March 20, 2026 $1,186,444.03 Total Warrants & Payroll $2,339,959.82 CCMSI Workers Comp Claims March 23, 2026 $999.43 CCMSI Workers Comp Claims March 30, 2026 $2,259.43 IPBC Medical/Dental Premium April 1, 2026 $662,367.03 MacQueen Equipment Group April 2, 2026 $636.26 William Architects April 2, 2026 $74,938.70 Elrod Friedman LLP - Legal Services March 26, 2026 $82,895.75 Williams Scotsman March 26, 2026 $168.00 Univar Solutions USA April 2, 2026 $2,107.75 J.P. Morgan Chase Visa Costco Card April 2, 2026 $1,299.90 Total Wires $827,672.25 Total Submitted for Approval $3,167,632.07 Purchases are made consistent with the City’s purchasing policy. This policy provides that “when all other terms and conditions are equal, preference will be given to vendors whose businesses are located in Highland Park. However, this preference will not adversely affect quality, service, or price consideration.” Page 12 of 93 Attachments: 1. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from March 20, 2026 to April 02, 2026. PDF Page 13 of 93  4/2/2026 8:12 PM Warrant List Page: 1 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 421720 03/26/26 40175 AETNA TRUCK PARTS 45181 20261371 PARTS FLEET $85.00 Total $85.00 421721 03/26/26 4652 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ILLINOIS 45207 20260057 TRAINING WP $109.00 Total $109.00 421722 03/26/26 39539 BENEIAMIN OROS 45218 20261245 R - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT HLTH $650.00 Total $650.00 421723 03/26/26 39965 BROOKE FORD 45206 20261382 R - REIMBURSEMENT TRAINING CLRK $65.13 Total $65.13 421724 03/26/26 23349 CINTAS #22 45164 20260001 UNIFORM RENTAL WP $63.94 Total $63.94 421725 03/26/26 23349 45154 20260237 UNIFORM RENTAL FLEET $100.69 45155 20260195 UNIFORM RENTAL TRNST $15.69 45156 20260400 UNIFORM RENTAL FACIL $31.18 45157 20260417 UNIFORM RENTAL SEWER $84.97 45158 20260365 UNIFORM RENTAL SEWER $95.82 45159 20260366 UNIFORM RENTAL SEWER $77.02 45230 20260048 UNIFORM RENTAL PD $12.40 45232 20260048 UNIFORM RENTAL PD $6.70 45247 20260158 UNIFORM RENTAL FD $13.35 Total $437.82 421726 03/26/26 14137 CIVILTECH ENGINEERING 45197 20260453 R - PLAN TRAFFIC REVIEWS PLAN $429.66 Total $429.66 421727 03/26/26 22726 COMMERCIAL TIRE 45161 20260275 TIRES FLEET $1,406.84 45251 20261231 SUPPLIES FD $5,981.20 Total $7,388.04 421728 03/26/26 36267 CROWN TROPHY 45203 20261397 STREET FURNITURE DONATION BENCH CMO $282.98 PLAQUES 45204 20261397 STREET FURNITURE DONATION BENCH CMO $282.98 PLAQUES Total $565.96 421729 03/26/26 38347 RJS UNITED 45202 20261359 BUSINESS FORUM CMO $120.00 Total $120.00 Page: 1 Page 14 of 93  4/2/2026 8:12 PM Warrant List Page: 2 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 421730 03/26/26 16005 EL-COR INDUSTRIES 45180 20261372 PARTS FLEET $429.10 Total $429.10 421731 03/26/26 40333 ERNIES TOWING 45182 20261370 TOWING FLEET $565.00 Total $565.00 421732 03/26/26 35589 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS 45172 20261303 SUPPLIES WTRDS $10,032.00 Total $10,032.00 421733 03/26/26 22533 GRAINGER 45165 20260147 SUPPLIES WP $76.14 45174 20260229 SUPPLIES STR $270.73 Total $346.87 421734 03/26/26 20187 HAGG PRESS 45198 20261114 RENTAL REGISTRATION MAILING PLAN $2,601.00 Total $2,601.00 421735 03/26/26 40341 HAWKINS 45166 20261013 CHEMICAL SUPPLIES WP $19,608.74 Total $19,608.74 421736 03/26/26 1326 HIGHLAND PARK FORD 45237 20261173 OUTSIDE REPAIRS PD $69.79 45238 20261173 OUTSIDE REPAIRS PD $257.55 45239 20260357 FLEET VEHICLE PARTS PD $351.43 45240 20260357 FLEET VEHICLE PARTS PD $244.80 Total $923.57 421737 03/26/26 40378 IDELLE MELAMED 45245 20261388 R - PARKING PERMIT REFUND FIN $70.00 Total $70.00 421738 03/26/26 40003 ILLINOIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 45244 20261227 IEDA SUMMIT REGISTRATION CMO $249.00 Total $249.00 421739 03/26/26 18394 JOHN M. JACQUETTE 45236 20260350 SUPPLIES DECALS PD $120.00 Total $120.00 421740 03/26/26 39641 JOSEPH M SANDERS 45246 20261383 EVENT ENJOYHP PHOTOGRAPHY CMO $9,000.00 Total $9,000.00 421741 03/26/26 9665 KIESLER POLICE 45235 20260676 RANGE PRACTICE AMMUNITION PD $10,500.00 Total $10,500.00 421742 03/26/26 1309 LAKE COUNTY CLERK RECORDING 45199 20260436 R - RECORDING FEES PLAN $400.00 Total $400.00 421743 03/26/26 23289 LAKE FOREST BANK 45192 20260786 PRK LOT LEASE FACIL $3,269.24 Page: 2 Page 15 of 93  4/2/2026 8:12 PM Warrant List Page: 3 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount Total $3,269.24 421744 03/26/26 1908 LAWSON PRODUCTS 45222 20260319 SUPPLIES FLEET $32.20 45223 20260319 SUPPLIES FLEET $45.84 Total $78.04 421745 03/26/26 7917 LEACH ENTERPRISES 45162 20260249 PARTS FLEET $1,223.60 45184 20260249 PARTS FLEET $679.80 45228 20260249 PARTS FLEET $322.83 Total $2,226.23 421746 03/26/26 20570 LINDCO EQUIPMENT 45224 20260341 PARTS FLEET $2,043.48 Total $2,043.48 421747 03/26/26 39858 LINDE GAS EQUIPMENT 45227 20260250 SUPPLIES GAS FLEET $239.95 Total $239.95 421748 03/26/26 2161 LUND INDUSTRIES 45231 20261149 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PD $489.50 Total $489.50 421749 03/26/26 37891 MC SQUARED ENERGY 45209 20261348 COMMUNITY SOLAR CONTRIBUTION CITY CMO $4,512.70 OWNED Total $4,512.70 421750 03/26/26 697 MENONI MOCOGNI 45173 20260114 SUPPLIES WTRDS $66.20 Total $66.20 421751 03/26/26 25391 METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS 45210 20261365 METRO MAYOR'S CAUCUS DUES CMO $1,357.92 Total $1,357.92 421752 03/26/26 37471 MICHAEL SCHMIDT 45219 20261247 R - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT HLTH $785.60 45229 20261248 R - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT HLTH $785.60 Total $1,571.20 421753 03/26/26 710 MICROSYSTEMS 45200 20260451 RECORD MANAGEMENT SERVICES PLAN $13,465.40 Total $13,465.40 421754 03/26/26 39000 MORENO LANDSCAPE 45191 20260460 HARDSCAPE SERVICES FORST $2,180.04 45217 20261347 HOLIDAY LIGHTING FORST $900.00 45256 20261222 EVENT SSA - 17 LANDSCAPING SERVICES CMO $5,350.00 RAVINIA Total $8,430.04 421755 03/26/26 29974 MORTON SALT 45169 20260267 LAKE COUNTY DOT ROCK SALT STR $6,156.79 Page: 3 Page 16 of 93  4/2/2026 8:12 PM Warrant List Page: 4 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 45170 20260266 CMS/IDOT ROCK SALT STR $5,893.01 45171 20260266 CMS/IDOT ROCK SALT STR $19,886.85 45189 20260266 CMS/IDOT ROCK SALT STR $31,088.76 Total $63,025.41 421756 03/26/26 749 MUTUAL ACE HARDWARE 45167 20260041 SUPPLIES WP $25.18 Total $25.18 421757 03/26/26 19094 NANCY ROTERING 45252 20261404 R - MAYOR REIMBURSEMENT JON CENTER CMO $48.41 MEETING Total $48.41 421758 03/26/26 36922 NORTH SHORE AUTO SPA 45220 20260181 REPAIR SERVICES FLEET $11.00 45221 20260181 REPAIR SERVICES FLEET $11.00 Total $22.00 421759 03/26/26 7789 ONCE UPON A BAGEL 45241 20261361 R - ACTIVITIES BRUNCH LEARN SNR $114.90 Total $114.90 421760 03/26/26 837 PARK DISTRICT HIGHLAND PARK 45211 20261349 LOT 3 AGREEMENT PDHP CMO $20,000.00 Total $20,000.00 421761 03/26/26 40227 PATRICIA J. NISENHOLZ 45243 20261014 R - CLASSES MAH JONGG SNR $392.00 Total $392.00 421762 03/26/26 11119 REPAIR SERVICE 45175 20261175 EQUIPMENT SERVICES WP $7,245.00 Total $7,245.00 421763 03/26/26 40376 ROBERTO JACOBO NAVARRO 45250 20261389 R - PAYMENT REFUND PD $25.00 Total $25.00 421764 03/26/26 923 MICHAEL WHITNEY DRAEGERT 45253 20261095 SEMI-ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION FD $35.50 45254 20261095 SEMI-ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION FD $35.50 45255 20261095 SEMI-ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION FD $35.00 Total $106.00 421765 03/26/26 39162 SALLY'S NUTS 45212 20261374 EVENT SALLY'S NUTS GIVEAWAY BEDAG CMO $140.00 FORUM Total $140.00 421766 03/26/26 16787 SCOTT LEVENFELD 45208 20260312 ADMIN HEARINGS LEGL $1,150.00 Total $1,150.00 421767 03/26/26 11611 SDS HOLDINGS 45160 20260220 CLOTHING FLEET $75.05 Page: 4 Page 17 of 93  4/2/2026 8:12 PM Warrant List Page: 5 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 45168 20260009 UNIFORM SUPPLIES FORST $82.78 45176 20260419 UNIFORM SUPPLIES STR $196.16 45179 20260385 UNIFORM SUPPLIES STR $300.00 Total $653.99 421768 03/26/26 30672 SNOW SYSTEMS 45190 20260264 HAND SHOVELING STR $22,400.00 Total $22,400.00 421769 03/26/26 24595 SPECIAL PROJECT STAFFING 45193 20260464 TEMPORARY CLERICAL HELP PLAN $1,014.00 45194 20260464 TEMPORARY CLERICAL HELP PLAN $919.36 45195 20260464 TEMPORARY CLERICAL HELP PLAN $432.64 45196 20260464 TEMPORARY CLERICAL HELP PLAN $1,081.60 Total $3,447.60 421770 03/26/26 36804 SPECIAL T UNLIMITED 45249 20261391 SLEA RECRUIT UNIFORMS PD $300.00 Total $300.00 421771 03/26/26 11805 SPEER FINANCIAL 45214 20261164 MUNICIPAL ADVISOR GO BOND 2026 FIN $10,000.00 Total $10,000.00 421772 03/26/26 26883 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 45215 20260549 OFFICE SUPPLIES FIN $114.78 45216 20260549 OFFICE SUPPLIES FIN $458.98 Total $573.76 421773 03/26/26 5209 STRAND ASSOCIATES 45177 20261122 ENGINEERING SERVICES WP $23,788.32 45178 20261123 ENGINEERING SERVICES WP $994.04 Total $24,782.36 421774 03/26/26 40331 SUBURBAN ACCENTS 45233 20261277 WRAP CERT VEHICLE PD $2,800.00 Total $2,800.00 421775 03/26/26 40061 TASK FORCE TIPS 45248 20260904 SUPPLIES FD $708.87 Total $708.87 421776 03/26/26 1749 PATSON 45183 20260152 PARTS FLEET $184.34 Total $184.34 421777 03/26/26 33537 TRANSIT HOLDING 45185 20261315 PARTS FLEET $396.27 Total $396.27 421778 03/26/26 38924 UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN 45234 20261096 RECRUITMENT FAIR PLATTEVILLE PD $50.00 Total $50.00 Page: 5 Page 18 of 93  4/2/2026 8:12 PM Warrant List Page: 6 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 421779 03/26/26 39435 VISTRA INTERMEDIATE 45205 20260014 ELECTRICITY WP $28,428.75 Total $28,428.75 421780 03/26/26 26253 WATER ISAC 45163 20260055 MEMBERSHIP DUES WP $650.00 Total $650.00 421781 03/26/26 2003 WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES 45225 20261200 REPAIRS FLEET $11,841.31 45226 20260242 PARTS FLEET $1,731.96 Total $13,573.27 421782 03/26/26 40313 YVONNE Y. WOLF 45242 20261360 R - BRUNCH LEARN SNR $300.00 Total $300.00 421783 03/26/26 34483 ZORO TOOLS 45186 20261357 PARTS FLEET $58.99 45187 20260149 SUPPLIES WP $108.43 45188 20260149 CREDIT INV18613089 WP ($49.92) Total $117.50 Total $304,170.34 Page: 6 Page 19 of 93  4/2/2026 8:15 PM Warrant List Page: 1 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 689 03/26/26 37940 ELROD FRIEDMAN 45201 20260298 2026 LEGAL SERVICES LEGL $82,895.75 Total $82,895.75 690 03/26/26 38881 WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN 45213 20260948 STORAGE CONTAINER SCULPTURE CMO $168.00 Total $168.00 Total $83,063.75 Page: 1 Page 20 of 93  4/2/2026 8:42 PM Warrant List Page: 1 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 421784 04/02/26 38352 ADVANCED CLEANING 45271 20260783 JANITORIAL SERVICES FACIL $10,222.91 Total $10,222.91 421785 04/02/26 38327 AEP ENERGY 1853331 SRVS @ 0 CENTRAL DEERFIELD FIN $901.76 Total $901.76 421786 04/02/26 39352 AERIAL METRICS 45334 20260046 MAPPING SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE PD $599.00 Total $599.00 421787 04/02/26 39228 ALVAREZ 45265 20260471 HOURLY GROUNDS FORST $2,183.09 Total $2,183.09 421788 04/02/26 39091 ALYSSA KNOBEL 45352 20260779 CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT CMO $200.00 Total $200.00 421789 04/02/26 40383 AMANDA KAHN 45310 20261423 VOLUNTARY SEWER LATERAL SEWER $1,260.00 REIMBURSEMENT Total $1,260.00 421790 04/02/26 4652 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ILLINOIS 45375 20260057 TRAINING WP $109.00 Total $109.00 421791 04/02/26 26996 ANDERSON LOCK 45273 20260418 LOCKSMITH FACIL $473.39 45274 20261327 LOCKSMITH FACIL $1,597.64 Total $2,071.03 421792 04/02/26 31395 ANDREW SEIBEL 45369 20261385 R - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT HLTH $1,610.00 Total $1,610.00 421793 04/02/26 38917 ANTARCTIC MECHANICAL 45272 20260459 LIFE SAFETY REPAIR FACIL $546.00 Total $546.00 421794 04/02/26 39696 BLUE TO GOLD 45389 20261441 LAW LIABILITY TRAINING COURSE PD $225.00 Total $225.00 421795 04/02/26 38677 BOWMAN CONSULTING 45376 20260654 P LOTS RAVINIA ENG $345.00 Total $345.00 421796 04/02/26 38677 45377 20260650 FIRE TRAIN YARD ENG $120.40 Total $120.40 421797 04/02/26 39085 CHC WELLNESS 45387 20260447 CHC PORTAL FEE HLTH $2,028.00 Total $2,028.00 421798 04/02/26 23349 CINTAS #22 45316 20260001 UNIFORM RENTAL WP $63.94 Page: 1 Page 21 of 93  4/2/2026 8:42 PM Warrant List Page: 2 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount Total $63.94 421799 04/02/26 23349 45269 20260417 UNIFORM RENTAL SEWER $84.97 45270 20260365 UNIFORM RENTAL SEWER $95.82 45306 20260237 UNIFORM RENTAL FLEET $102.05 45307 20260195 UNIFORM RENTAL TRNST $27.83 45308 20260366 UNIFORM RENTAL SEWER $77.02 45309 20260400 UNIFORM RENTAL FACIL $31.18 45330 20260048 UNIFORM RENTAL PD $6.70 45386 20260158 UNIFORM RENTAL FD $7.65 Total $433.22 421800 04/02/26 2020 CIORBA GROUP 45378 20260670 SHERIDAN RD SIDEWALK ENG $34,083.74 45379 20260536 STORMWATER PERMIT ENG $3,310.64 45380 20260658 PED BRIDGE OVER 41 ENG $30,967.96 45383 20260646 RT 41 WM LINING ENG $27,023.77 Total $95,386.11 421801 04/02/26 14137 CIVILTECH ENGINEERING 45384 20261325 FLOOD PLAIN ASSESSMENT PROJECT ENG $1,902.38 Total $1,902.38 421802 04/02/26 26496 COMCAST CABLE 45321 20261167 INTERNET CITYWIDE INTERNET SERVICE CS $5,903.48 Total $5,903.48 421803 04/02/26 26496 45322 20260602 INTERNET ACCESS WATER PLANT CS $162.52 Total $162.52 421804 04/02/26 4060 COMMISSION ILLINOIS WORKERS 45324 20260542 FY2025 WORKERS COMPENSATION FIN $178.60 COMPENSATION ASSESSMENTS Total $178.60 421805 04/02/26 233 CRAFTWOOD LUMBER 45275 20260401 SUPPLIES FACIL $6.29 45276 20260401 SUPPLIES FACIL $92.76 45277 20260401 SUPPLIES FACIL $19.99 45278 20260401 SUPPLIES FACIL $0.99 45279 20260401 SUPPLIES FACIL $21.95 Total $141.98 421806 04/02/26 11789 DENNY'S RESTAURANTS 45328 20261414 PRISONER MEALS PD $74.06 Total $74.06 Page: 2 Page 22 of 93  4/2/2026 8:42 PM Warrant List Page: 3 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 421807 04/02/26 40379 ED KUGLER 45320 20261417 FY2025 EVENT POPCORN HOLIDAY CMO $250.00 LIGHTING Total $250.00 421808 04/02/26 36673 ELEVATED SAFETY 45356 20261002 EDUCATION TRAINING FD $1,300.00 Total $1,300.00 421809 04/02/26 34351 EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL 45266 20260930 LAB SERVICES WP $35.25 45267 20260930 LAB SERVICES WP $35.25 Total $70.50 421810 04/02/26 38194 FACILITY GATEWAY 45280 20261211 UPS SYSTEM SERVICES FACIL $555.00 Total $555.00 421811 04/02/26 35589 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS 45311 20260992 SUPPLIES WTRDS $44.00 Total $44.00 421812 04/02/26 40019 GENUINE PARTS 45333 20260347 PARTS PD $131.32 45357 20261313 SUPPLIES FD $149.55 45362 20261313 SUPPLIES FD $27.50 Total $308.37 421813 04/02/26 315 GREELEY HANSEN 45390 20261064 ENGINEERING SERVICES WP $1,069.65 Total $1,069.65 421814 04/02/26 39202 HARTWIG PLUMBING 45288 20260929 PLUMBING REPAIRS FACIL $1,860.00 Total $1,860.00 421815 04/02/26 474 HIGHLAND PARK ELECTRIC 45314 20260788 LIGHTING MAINTENANCE STR $3,241.73 45315 20260788 LIGHTING MAINTENANCE STR $2,000.00 Total $5,241.73 421816 04/02/26 29018 HOME DEPOT CREDIT 45281 20260398 SUPPLIES FACIL $320.98 45282 20260398 SUPPLIES FACIL $177.56 Total $498.54 421817 04/02/26 18478 IDLEWOOD ELECTRIC 45283 20260408 SUPPLIES FACIL $99.87 Total $99.87 421818 04/02/26 1430 IRELAND HEATING 45284 20260576 HVAC REPAIRS FACIL $1,094.06 45285 20260576 HVAC REPAIRS FACIL $2,490.15 45286 20260576 HVAC REPAIRS FACIL $155.00 Page: 3 Page 23 of 93  4/2/2026 8:42 PM Warrant List Page: 4 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount Total $3,739.21 421819 04/02/26 31870 J.G. UNIFORMS 45371 20260140 ADMIN UNIFORMS PD $15.00 45372 20260140 ADMIN UNIFORMS PD $155.00 Total $170.00 421820 04/02/26 39023 JUSTIFACTS 45367 20260967 BACKGROUND CHECKS ANNUAL HLTH $24.20 Total $24.20 421821 04/02/26 606 LAKE COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 45392 20261458 LAKE COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE DUES CMO $3,159.50 2026 Total $3,159.50 421822 04/02/26 39858 LINDE GAS 45366 20260143 SUPPLIES OXYGEN FD $168.08 Total $168.08 421823 04/02/26 39861 LOCAL GOVERNMENT HISPANIC 45319 20261375 MEMBERSHIP DUE CMO $850.00 Total $850.00 421824 04/02/26 2161 LUND INDUSTRIES 45373 20261416 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PD $661.06 Total $661.06 421825 04/02/26 3027 MCMASTER-CARR 45363 20261031 SUPPLIES FD $7.34 Total $7.34 421826 04/02/26 3027 45332 20260343 TAMPER PROOF KEY RINGS PD $154.00 Total $154.00 421827 04/02/26 697 MENONI MOCOGNI 45305 20260370 SUPPLIES SEWER $416.40 45391 20260370 SUPPLIES SEWER $137.00 Total $553.40 421828 04/02/26 17623 MUNICIPAL GIS PARTNERS 45346 20260469 GIS SERVICES PROGRAM STAFFING PW $18,703.30 Total $18,703.30 421829 04/02/26 25495 MID-STATES ORGANIZED CRIME 45331 20260045 MEMBERSHIP DUES PD $250.00 Total $250.00 421830 04/02/26 22886 MIDWEST MOTOR 45326 20260342 SHOP SUPPLIES PD $138.97 45329 20260342 SHOP SUPPLIES PD $450.49 Total $589.46 421831 04/02/26 38616 MIDWEST POWER INDUSTRY 45295 20260415 GENERATOR REPAIRS FACIL $660.00 Total $660.00 Page: 4 Page 24 of 93  4/2/2026 8:42 PM Warrant List Page: 5 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 421832 04/02/26 37013 MIKE BILL 45351 20261443 R - SBOC TRAINING BLDG $30.00 Total $30.00 421833 04/02/26 749 MUTUAL ACE HARDWARE 45259 20260228 SUPPLIES STR $17.99 45289 20260409 SUPPLIES FACIL $48.57 45290 20260395 SUPPLIES FACIL $129.99 45291 20260409 SUPPLIES FACIL $29.48 45293 20260409 SUPPLIES FACIL $14.00 45294 20260409 SUPPLIES FACIL $35.08 45345 20260409 SUPPLIES FACIL $12.59 Total $287.70 421834 04/02/26 34484 NATIONAL LIFT TRUCK 45336 20261425 FY2025 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE WP $493.09 45338 20261425 FY2025 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE WP $101.00 Total $594.09 421835 04/02/26 38816 NICHOLAS BARNES 45325 20261387 R - IPBC EXEC BOARD MEETING TRAVEL $56.85 Total $56.85 421836 04/02/26 837 PARK DISTRICT HIGHLAND PARK 45368 20261052 MEMBERSHIP RECREATION CENTER HLTH $390.00 SUBSIDY Total $390.00 421837 04/02/26 2 PETER BAKER 45335 20260265 ASPHALT STR $2,875.50 Total $2,875.50 421838 04/02/26 39016 PITNEY BOWES 45296 20260609 POSTAGE MACHINES LEASE FACIL $592.62 45297 20260609 POSTAGE MACHINES LEASE FACIL $310.20 45298 20260609 POSTAGE MACHINES LEASE FACIL $166.10 Total $1,068.92 421839 04/02/26 4959 RED WING SHOE STORE 45318 20261435 SUPPLIES SHOES BLDG $160.00 Total $160.00 421840 04/02/26 34396 RIPPLE PUBLIC RELATIONS 45353 20260998 EVENT RETAINER ENJOYHP CMO $8,409.09 Total $8,409.09 421841 04/02/26 34792 ROBINSON ENGINEERING 45341 20261190 MISC SERVICE WTRDS $47,500.00 45342 20261190 MISC SERVICE WTRDS $47,500.00 Total $95,000.00 Page: 5 Page 25 of 93  4/2/2026 8:42 PM Warrant List Page: 6 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 421842 04/02/26 11611 SDS HOLDINGS 45257 20260262 UNIFORM SUPPLIES STR $103.28 45258 20260262 UNIFORM SUPPLIES STR $103.28 45312 20260220 SUPPLIES CLOTHING FLEET $220.00 45313 20260192 R - MAINTENANCE CLOTHING TRNST $30.00 Total $456.56 421843 04/02/26 38958 SIGMA-ALDRICH 45317 20260388 SUPPLIES WP $109.22 Total $109.22 421844 04/02/26 40321 SJ FLYNN PUBLIC RELATOR 45355 20261221 SSA - 17 JUNIOR RETAINER CMO $4,100.00 Total $4,100.00 421845 04/02/26 26883 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 45299 20261017 SUPPLIES FACIL $12.75 45300 20260412 SUPPLIES FACIL $179.99 45301 20260412 SUPPLIES FACIL $179.99 45302 20260412 SUPPLIES FACIL $228.49 45327 20261413 FY2025 SUPPLIES PD $110.63 Total $711.85 421846 04/02/26 40363 TGR TECHNOLOGIES 45370 20261189 INVESTIGATIVE TOOL PD $8,500.00 Total $8,500.00 421847 04/02/26 39120 THE BEISTLE 45361 20261195 PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPLIES FD $546.25 Total $546.25 421848 04/02/26 39916 THOMAS ENGINEERING 45385 20260668 SHERIDAN RD UTILITY RELOCATE ENG $18,202.82 Total $18,202.82 421849 04/02/26 34926 TKG ENVIRONMENTAL 45268 20261302 STREET SWEEPING STR $10,764.00 Total $10,764.00 421850 04/02/26 28029 TRAFFIC CONTROL PROTECTION 45349 20260951 SUPPLIES STR $59.50 45350 20261199 SUPPLIES STR $2,904.40 Total $2,963.90 421851 04/02/26 40055 TRINE CONSTRUCTION 45343 20260995 LSL REPLACEMENT PROJECT PW $520,058.80 Total $520,058.80 421852 04/02/26 19876 VERIZON WIRELESS 45264 20260488 WATER METER DATA COLLECTORS WTRDS $199.43 45323 20261429 POTSOLVE LINES 911 CALL BOX ELEVATOR CS $580.14 Total $779.57 Page: 6 Page 26 of 93  4/2/2026 8:42 PM Warrant List Page: 7 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 421853 04/02/26 39435 VISTRA INTERMEDIATE 2198830 SRVS @ 0 GREENBAY FIN $315.55 45337 20260014 ELECTRICITY WP $779.52 45347 20260014 ELECTRICITY WP $2,783.30 45348 20260014 ELECTRICITY WP $443.86 45354 20260014 ELECTRICITY WP $465.32 Total $4,787.55 421854 04/02/26 34483 ZORO TOOLS 45303 20260527 SUPPLIES FACIL $14.62 45304 20260527 SUPPLIES FACIL $823.47 Total $838.09 Total $849,345.45 Page: 7 Page 27 of 93  4/2/2026 8:43 PM Warrant List Page: 1 City of Highland Park Check # Date Ven# Vendor Name Inv # PO # Description/Account Dept Amount 691 04/02/26 37935 MACQUEEN 45359 20261314 SUPPLIES FD $48.11 45360 20261261 SUPPLIES FD $375.09 45364 20261355 SUPPLIES FD $213.06 Total $636.26 692 04/02/26 36864 UNIVAR SOLUTIONS 45339 20260301 CHEMICAL SUPPLIES WP $1,324.05 45340 20260301 CHEMICAL SUPPLIES WP $783.70 Total $2,107.75 693 04/02/26 36932 VISA FLEX COMMERCIAL CARD 45374 20260416 SUPPLIES FACIL $1,299.90 Total $1,299.90 694 04/02/26 15441 WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS 45365 20260926 ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FD $74,938.70 Total $74,938.70 Total $78,982.61 Page: 1 Page 28 of 93 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Ghida Neukirch, City Manager Department: City Manager's Office Title: Kristi McCaulou, Police Pension Board Reappointment, 5/12/2026 - 5/11/2028 Recommendation: It is recommended that Finance Director Kristi McCaulou be reappointed to the Police Pension Board for the term 5/12/2026 - 5/11/2028. Attachments: None Page 29 of 93 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Jennifer Dotson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Manager Department: City Manager's Office Title: In Support of Tree City USA / Arbor Day Programs Recommendation: See Mayoral Proclamation in Support of Tree City USA / Arbor Day Programs. Attachments: 1. Arbor Day 2026 Page 30 of 93 Page 31 of 93 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Jennifer Dotson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Manager Department: City Manager's Office Title: National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19 - 25, 2026 Recommendation: See the attached Mayoral proclamation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19 - 25, 2026. Attachments: 1. NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK 2026 Page 32 of 93 Page 33 of 93 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Joe Schrage, Fire Chief Department: Fire Department Title: Fire Department Strategic Plan Report, 2026-2028 Recommendation: Highlights of the Fire Department Strategic Plan will be presented under the Staff Report. The Department's administrative team revisits this strategic plan annually to ensure the vision of this plan is followed, and the mission is realized. Updates to the Plan are made as appropriate, upon review by appropriate staff and the City Manager. All policy matters are presented to the Mayor and City Council for consideration. Policy Consideration: The Fire Department is committed to good stewardship of City resources and organizational continuous improvement through thorough evaluation of current programs, community engagement to recognize future community needs and the desire to adapt to meeting those needs. This strategic plan sets forth the Department's vision and mission, identifies the Department's values, and recognizes a series of measurable goals and objectives for service delivery. The Department answered three fundamental questions when developing this plan: where are we now, where are we going, and how will we get there. The answers to these questions help provide the framework for achieving our goal, which is: • Improving service delivery • Implementing advanced technologies • Promoting a positive work environment • Maintaining a highly trained workforce • Providing the driving force behind sound budget decisions • Promoting open, honest, and ethical policies • Embracing and promoting diversity • Providing a structure for sustainability We look forward to leading this Department into the future and working to exceed the expectations of the community. We would like to thank the City Manager, the Mayor, and the Page 34 of 93 City Council for their continuous support and open dialog. Finally, we want to thank the residents of the community, whose support and input continue to be extremely positive and unwavering. Core Priorities: The Department is committed to the mission, values and priorities of the City of Highand Park, while all the priorities of the City are critical, the two prevalent priorities impacting day-to-day operation include Public Safety and Fiscal Stability. Attachments: 1. 2026 HPFD Strategic Plan_DRAFT Page 35 of 93  Highland Park Fire Department Strategic Plan 2026-2028 Page 36 of 93 The Highland Park Fire Department acknowledges and thanks the Highland Park and Highwood communities and for their participation and input into this strategic plan. Nancy Rotering Mayor Anthony Blumberg Barisa Meckler Bruckman Council Member Council Member Jon Center Annette Lidawer Council Member Council Member Yumi Ross Andrés Tapia Council Member Council Member Ghida Neukirch City Manager Ron Bannon Joel Fontane Erin Jason Director of Public Works Director of Community Development Assistant City Manager Lou Jogmen Kristi McCaulou Emily Taub Police Chief Finance Director Assistant City Manager Special thanks to the following personnel for their assistance in the development of this Strategic Plan. Nick Barnes Amanda Bennett Jim Ferber Human Resources Manager Communications Manager Senior Fire Inspector Laura Frey Phil McGuire Archana Mohanchandra Manager of Senior Services Fire Inspector Building Division Manager Ashley Palbitska Assistant to the City Manager Page 37 of 93  Community and Government Partner Stakeholders Scott Coren Dr. Ben Feinzimmer City Manager EMS Medical Director IL Region 10 City of Highwood Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Dave Fermaint Josh Holleb Emergency Operations Manager Resident Ravinia Festival Terry Joiner Solvei Jurmu Security Manager Director of Safety and Security District 113 District 112 Jill Maryan MSN, RN Pat Noonan Assistant EMS System Coordinator Compliance and Risk Manager Paramedic Education Program Director Park District of Highland Park Anita Pildes Brent Reynolds Resident Director Village of Glenview Public Safety Dispatch Center Steve Ross Bufi Selimos Resident Assistant Vice President Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital Mark Shutan Larry Weiss Resident Resident Dave Wentz Police Chief City of Highwood Police Department Page 38 of 93  Highland Park Fire Department Stakeholders Joseph Schrage William Brennan Fire Chief Deputy Chief Jeffrey Marusich Erik Mocogni Ryan Hughes Battalion Chief Battalion Chief Battalion Chief Paul Grzybek John Brens Kevin Maslon Lieutenant/Paramedic Lieutenant/Paramedic Lieutenant/Paramedic Albert Lopez Thomas Richards Eloy Salazar Lieutenant/Paramedic Lieutenant/Paramedic Lieutenant/Paramedic Griffin Van Black Andrew Seibel Matthew Stanley Lieutenant/Paramedic Lieutenant/Paramedic Lieutenant/Paramedic Richard DiSalvo Brian Fabbri Michael Schmidt Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Forte Peter Caruso Michael Shimanski Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Nathan Abbott Christopher Gottschalk Kevin Best Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Brian McDonald Matthew Grasso Peter Goss Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Urban Kevin Lavazza Ryan Lind Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Flosi Peter Tameling Trevor Mount Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Frankie Gulo Michael Pacocha Michael Miniscalco Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Nicholas Obrzut Brandon Hrdlicka Jacob Emmerson Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Benjamin Calamari Jeffrey Wilmot Benjamin Oros Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Charles Shaw Michele Molini Nicholas Traske Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Edward Moskos Andrew Mazurkiewicz Andrew Beverly Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Shimanski Daniel Lattner Guillermo Aguilar Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Andrew Larson Alex Ramirez Christopher Schenkenfelder Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Firefighter/Paramedic Jim Hassler Meriyen Hernandez Cheryl Smith Public Safety Mechanic Executive Assistant Management Analyst Page 39 of 93 Table of Contents Letter from the Fire Chief ...................................................................................... 1 City Government of Highland Park ......................................................................... 2 Organizational Chart ..................................................................................................... 2 Mission Statement ........................................................................................................ 3 Values .......................................................................................................................... 3 Statement Against Hate ................................................................................................ 3 Priorities and Objectives ................................................................................................ 4 Core Priorities ............................................................................................................... 4 Highland Park Fire Department .............................................................................. 5 Fire Department Organizational Chart ........................................................................... 6 Special Teams .............................................................................................................. 6 Fire Department Guiding Principles ........................................................................ 7 Mission Statement ........................................................................................................ 7 Vision Statement........................................................................................................... 7 Core Values .................................................................................................................. 7 Community-Driven Strategic Planning .................................................................... 8 External Stakeholders ................................................................................................... 8 Community Survey .............................................................................................................. 8 Feedback Workshop ........................................................................................................... 9 Government Partner Feedback ............................................................................................ 9 External Stakeholder Expectations ....................................................................................... 9 Internal Stakeholders .................................................................................................... 9 SWOT Analysis...................................................................................................................10 Anonymous Survey ............................................................................................................10 Internal Stakeholder Expectations .......................................................................................10 Goals ................................................................................................................. 11 Staffing ....................................................................................................................... 11 Training ...................................................................................................................... 11 Technology and Infrastructure ..................................................................................... 11 Page 40 of 93 Appendix A: External Stakeholder Data .............................................................. A-1 Community Survey ....................................................................................................A-1 Survey Questions ............................................................................................................. A-1 Respondents.................................................................................................................... A-5 Survey Responses ........................................................................................................... A-6 Stakeholder Feedback Workshop ..............................................................................A-7 Small Group Discussion Questions ................................................................................... A-7 Respondents.................................................................................................................... A-8 Summarized Discussion Responses ................................................................................. A-8 Government Partners Survey ...................................................................................A-10 Survey Questions ........................................................................................................... A-10 Respondents.................................................................................................................. A-12 Summarized Survey Responses ..................................................................................... A-12 Appendix B: Internal Stakeholder Data ............................................................... B-1 SWOT Analysis ......................................................................................................... B-1 Respondents.................................................................................................................... B-1 Summarized SWOT Responses ........................................................................................ B-2 Anonymous Survey ................................................................................................... B-3 Management and Implementation Guide ................................................................. i Goal 1: Staffing .............................................................................................................. ii Goal 2: Training ............................................................................................................ iv Goal 3: Technology and Infrastructure.......................................................................... vii Page 41 of 93 Letter from the Fire Chief On behalf of the members of the Highland Park Fire Department (HPFD), we are pleased to present a three year Strategic Plan. The Department is committed to good stewardship of City resources and organizational continuous improvement through thorough evaluation of current programs, community engagement to recognize future community needs and the desire to adapt meeting those needs. This strategic plan sets forth the Department's vision and mission, identifies Department values, and recognizes a series of measurable goals and objectives for service delivery. The Department answered three fundamental questions when developing this plan. Where are we now, where are we going and how will we get there? The answers to these questions help provide the framework for achieving our goal, which is: Improving service delivery Implementing advanced technologies Promoting a positive work environment Maintaining a highly trained workforce Providing the driving force behind sound budget decisions Promoting open, honest, and ethical policies Embracing and promoting diversity Providing a structure for sustainability The Administration revisits this strategic plan annually to ensure the vision of this plan is followed and the mission is realized. While we try to anticipate everything, we know that unforeseeable items or events sometimes create a need to adapt to change. The Department will address those needed changes and continue to honor the vision expressed in the strategic plan. We look forward to leading this Department into the future working to exceed the expectations of the community. We would like to thank the City Manager, the Mayor, and the City Council for their continuous support and open dialog. Finally, we want to thank the residents of the community, whose support and input continue to be extremely positive and unwavering. We hope that this Strategic Plan proves to be both informative and interesting. If there are any questions, suggestions, or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Joseph Schrage Fire Chief 1 Page 42 of 93 City Government of Highland Park Organizational Chart 2 Page 43 of 93 Mission Statement Provide high-quality municipal services in an efficient and fiscally-responsible manner through effective, transparent, collaborative, and inclusive governance. Values Highland Park is an inclusive and welcoming community that honors and affirms the intrinsic worth and unique perspectives of all who reside, work, study, and visit here. The City of Highland Park celebrates the diverse characteristics of persons of every race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, language, religion and faith tradition, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and immigration status. These individual characteristics bring richness to our community. We are committed to ensuring that our priorities, policies, and behaviors nurture a sustainable citywide culture of inclusion that embraces the full diversity of our community. We invite all members of our community to participate and contribute to a more just and equitable future. Working through an equity lens We will continue to ensure access, processes, policies, and outcomes do not inadvertently exclude anyone. Operating with transparency We believe that open communication, honest discussion, and inclusion of the diverse voices of our community lead to trust. Condemning any act of hate or discrimination way. Statement Against Hate Hate has no home in Highland Park. The City strives to embody our inclusive and affirming values as an open and welcoming community. The City strongly opposes prejudice, bias, hostility, discrimination or violence against individuals based on their race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, immigration status, gender, or gender identity. The City unequivocally condemns any racist, xenophobic, misogynistic, anti-Semitic, anti-LGBTQ+, ableist, or otherwise hate- motivated groups or individuals who threaten any form of violence towards, harassment, or discrimination against our residents, visitors, students, or City staff. This behavior is never acceptable. Recognizing the critical responsibility of responding swiftly to safeguard our community from hate, the City will take every possible action to ensure that residents, workers, students, and visitors will not face discrimination or harassment. Hate crimes and violence have no place in our city, state, or country and will not be tolerated. If a report of such a hate crime is 3 Page 44 of 93  in partnership with appropriate partner agencies, to ensure the continued safety of our community. It is essential that our community stand together in denouncing all acts of bigotry and violence in accordance with our values. Hate has no home in Highland Park or anywhere. Priorities and Objectives -based major projects are publicly-facing initiatives that are sustainable, and financially viable, and have measurable program performance, which the City communicates to the public at cityhpil.com/majorprojects. orities are reviewed annually by the City Council. Core Priorities Infrastructure Fiscal Stability Investment Environmental Public Safety Sustainability Economic Vibrancy Development 4 Page 45 of 93 Highland Park Fire Department The City of Highland Park, Illinois was incorporated in 1869 with a population of 500. At the time, it was a small waypoint on the trail between Chicago and Milwaukee. In 1889, the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department was established under the leadership of the first Fire Chief, Andrew Bock. By 1919, the Fire Department was comprised of a Chief Fire Marshal, an Assistant Chief Fire Marshal, two full-time drivers, and twelve volunteers. In 1924, the Department became a professional department with full-time personnel on 24-hour shifts. began to grow exponentially, the Department recognized the need to strategically expand its presence in the community. Additional stations were built around the community in order to decrease response times. The Highland Park Fire Department has continued to grow and expand to meet the needs of the community and maintain a high level of service. Today, the Highland Park Fire Department is comprised of fifty-three sworn members, a Public Safety Mechanic, and two civilian administrative staff. The Department operates out of three fire stations and serves the City of Highland Park as well as the neighboring City of Highwood. In pursuit of continuous improvement, the Highland Park Fire Department has collaborated with external and internal stakeholders to build a shared vision for the future. Feedback was gathered through online and in-person surveys and workshops to capture as many voices and perspectives as possible. The Department believes the following Strategic Plan will be successful due to the intentional planning and designing of goals and objectives to meet the needs and priorities of the community. 5 Page 46 of 93 Fire Department Organizational Chart Special Teams 6 Page 47 of 93 Fire Department Guiding Principles Mission Statement The Highland Park Fire Department is committed to protecting the people, property and environment within our community. We dedicate our efforts to provide for the safety and welfare of the public by providing the highest quality services that are responsive to the needs of the community. Vision Statement The Highland Park Fire Department expectations. Working within a healthy, safe, and innovative environment that enhances the professional and efficient delivery of emergency services, we also strive to be an organization providing community safety education and information, keen to anticipate, influence, and embrace change. Core Values Service The Department is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service. Dedication A commitment by each member of the Department to assist those in need, through a constant state of readiness and the ability to serve when duty calls. Respect We respect all of those we serve through honesty, integrity, understanding, and compassion for others. We respect one another through caring, treating people with members of the Department. Teamwork We work together to overcome the challenges we encounter and continually seek to improve the service we provide as a team. Professionalism We are professionals in our service delivery through advanced knowledge and skills, appearance and behavior, personal health and well-being, and a courteous attitude. Pride Pride is internal. There is no better pride than that which compels a person to do their best when no one is looking. Direction Our collective mission and vision serve to guide us in identifying choices, making decisions, and taking actions. 7 Page 48 of 93 Community-Driven Strategic Planning is the result of a combination of online surveys and in-person workshops held with internal and external stakeholders. The goal was to gather responses and information from a broad collection of voices to best represent the demographics of the Fire Departmen External and internal stakeholder feedback and respondent statistics can be found in Appendix A and Appendix B respectively. External Stakeholders Community members, business leaders, and people who work in the Highland Park Fire Department service area were solicited for feedback through a community-wide online survey and a targeted one-hour workshop. Community Survey The community-wide online survey questions were developed in pursuit of two goals: (1) To measure progress on previously captured data points, and (2) To engage a diverse set of voices, welcoming and encouraging responses from those who both have and have not personally interacted with the Fire Department. Multiple City departments were consulted in the creation of the survey questions, which were then translated into Spanish. A QR code and simplified web address were shared through City publications, social media, with local businesses, and was promoted among City personnel. The online survey was live for 45 days and garnered 116 responses. 8 Page 49 of 93  Feedback Workshop A subset of survey respondents were invited to an in-person, one-hour feedback workshop on October 7, 2025. The goal of the workshop was to further explore community expectations, experiences, and needs. The group of attendees was selected with the intention of representing the variety of demographics, professions, and interactions with the Fire Department. Personnel from the City Manager and Community Development Offices, along with Fire Department administrative staff, led small table discussions. Each table had two to four participants, one moderator, and one note-taker. Government Partner Feedback A modified survey was sent to government partners to more specifically understand their experience collaborating with the Fire Department and identify any gaps or areas to improve upon. Responses from the Police Department, Dispatch Center, and Highland Park Hospital partners were overwhelmingly positive and cited open and frequent communication as a strength of their partnership with HPFD. External Stakeholder Expectations The most common expectations of community members are summarized below. Cumulative feedback data can be found in Appendix A. (1) Continued focus on emergency response (fire suppression and emergency medical services), increasing capacity as appropriate to meet community demand (2) Quick and safe emergency response times (3) Maintaining and continuing to build skills through training, experience, and technological advances (4) Continue providing professional, caring, and compassionate services (5) Continuing to provide and promote public safety education programs throughout the community, engaging Spanish-speaking community members when possible, and finding additional ways to interact with the community Internal Stakeholders Fire Department personnel perspectives were gathered at the shift level through in-person Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis workshops as well as at the individual level through an optional, anonymous online survey. 9 Page 50 of 93 SWOT Analysis A SWOT analysis was used as the framework to elicit internal department feedback and priorities. The shift-level SWOT analysis was preceded by a review led by the Deputy Chief of the progress made on goals set in the prior Strategic Plan. Both the Fire Chief and Deputy Chief abstained from the three SWOT analyses to encourage an open, constructive conversation among Department personnel. A SWOT analysis was held on September 23, 24, and 25 to capture the experiences and feedback of all three shifts. Due to trainings and pre-scheduled time off, the SWOT results represent 74% of the staff of Highland Park Fire Department. Members who were unable to attend were encouraged to submit an anonymous survey so their feedback could be included in the internal stakeholder feedback summary. Anonymous Survey The anonymous survey questions were crafted to understand individual experiences and perceptions on training, career development, and Department operations. The survey was live for 22 days and was open to all sworn members and administrative personnel. There was a 49% response rate (26 responses) collected through an online platform. A summary of each question was developed and responses were sorted alphabetically to further maintain anonymity. Internal Stakeholder Expectations The most common expectations and priorities of personnel are summarized below. Cumulative feedback data can be found in Appendix B. (1) Staffing Recognizing community needs and trends to inform apparatus staffing levels, training program support, and EMS development (2) Technology Continuing to evolve and adopt technological advances, when appropriate (3) Training and infrastructure Strengthening pathways for Company Officer development and utilizing call response data to inform training priorities (4) Public outreach and community relations Continuing to engage with community members and partners to support fire and life safety prevention goals (5) Intra-departmental communication Continuing to prioritize consistent communication across stations and shifts 10 Page 51 of 93 Goals Stakeholder feedback was presented in its entirety at an Officers Meeting to begin the process of setting the initiatives, goals, and objectives in this Strategic Plan. The Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and three Battalion Chiefs established the following strategic initiatives by consensus after a thorough review of all stakeholder feedback. Staffing Analyze trends, practices, and personnel capacity to most effectively meet and adapt to the needs of the community through data-informed staffing and deployment. Training Enhance the training program to improve response performance, encourage collaboration with external partners, and empower personnel to develop professionally. Technology and Infrastructure Enhance, maintain, and develop new physical assets and robust technological processes to improve service delivery to community. These goals represent the focus the Highland Park Fire Department has set for the next three years, but it is important to note that this is not a comprehensive plan for the D progress of these goals as well as any additional initiatives and major projects set forth in These updates will also be posted to the C The accompanying Management and Implementation Guide enumerates the objectives and tasks established to reach these goals. 11 Page 52 of 93 Appendix A: External Stakeholder Data Community Survey Survey Questions A-1 Page 54 of 93 A-2 Page 55 of 93 A-3 Page 56 of 93 A-4 Page 57 of 93 Respondents Survey respondent breakdowns below are compared against Census data, indicating representation of the Highland Park and Highwood community in the feedback received. Race/ethnicity 1,276616 953 323 Black or African 10 5,741 American Asian Latinx / Hispanic 91 White 26,886 Outer ring: Census data Other Inner ring: Survey respondents Age groups 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% SURVEY 9 23 20 14 17 49 CENSUS 8,654 2,190 2,803 4,263 4,371 4,945 8,246 Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or older Gender identification Female 37 46 17,288 18,184 Male Outer ring: Census data Inner ring: Survey respondents A-5 Page 58 of 93 Survey Responses Which programs or services that the Highland Park Fire Department provides have you used in the last 12 months? Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 16 Emergency Fire Suppression 5 Motor vehicle accident response 1 Response Technical and/or water rescue 1 HazMat response 1 CPR class 25 Public Safety Stop the Bleed class 24 Community Fire Academy 8 Education Certified car seat safety check 6 3 Open House/Pancake Breakfast 18 Community School visit 11 Services & Station tour 10 Medical sharps disposal 9 Engagement Block party 7 Rank the following programs or services in the order of importance to you. Emergency Response 105 6 1 Public Safety Education 7 87 12 3 Community Services & Engagement 6 34 51 21 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Most important Very important Somewhat important Less important Rate your satisfaction with the following observations or performances. Personnel professionalism EMS Highly-trained personnel Fire suppression Emergency response time Fire station appearances Apparatus condition Safe driving Involvement in the community Public education events Information sharing/use of media outlets 0 20 40 60 80 100 5 4 3 2 1 Very satisfied (5)  Not satisfied (1) A-6 Page 59 of 93 Stakeholder Feedback Workshop Small Group Discussion Questions Table moderators were provided with the same list of questions and were instructed to spend time on at least one question for each category. At least two tables discussed each question. External Stakeholder Roundtable Questions Department strengths 1. If you could describe the Fire Department in one word, what would that word be? 2. Considering resources, training, and personnel, does the Fire Department reflect/address the 3. If you have received Department services, how would you describe your experience of the personnel and their services? Department weaknesses 4. Do you have any community concerns that affect the Fire Department? 5. Do you perceive the Fire Department to have any deficiencies? 6. Do you feel that any part of the jurisdiction is underserved? overserved? Department opportunities 7. 8. What more would you like to see from your Fire Department? 9. Do you feel that the Fire Department is currently capable and prepared to meet your levels of expectations? 10. Are you satisfied with the current educational programs offered by the Department? 11. If you were to express one expectation for the Fire Department when responding to emergencies, what would it be? Department obstacles 12. Can you identify any potential issues or problems that would keep the Fire Department from carrying out its mission? 13. Do you see any other challenges or obstacles for the Fire Department? A-7 Page 60 of 93 Respondents Highland Park Fire Department affiliation Community members 1 1 School district representatives 4 2 Park District and Ravinia representatives 2 Highland Park Hospital representative Summarized Discussion Responses Strengths  Professional, effective, reliable, high-quality, dependable, great, professional, partner, supportive, skilled   Weaknesses  No concerns about deficiencies, over/underserving an area, or abilities of members.   FD do a great job preparing  A-8 Page 61 of 93  Opportunities  Continued open collaboration and communication to stay agile and responsive.  Would like to see more   appening, like large incidents Obstacles  Staffing and expenses maintaining equipment, keeping up with technological advances, and retaining qualified staff.  their training ability. The Community Fire Academy could be a good opportunity to solidify interest for potential members or people interested in the fire service.  can be done to deter people from going to the beach and in the lake in those A-9 Page 62 of 93 Government Partners Survey Survey Questions A-10 Page 63 of 93 A-11 Page 64 of 93 Respondents A modified survey was sent to government partners to capture their experiences and needs when working with the Fire Department. City Manager's Office 1 Dispatch 2 1 EMS training/Highland Park Hospital Finance Department 1 2 Police Department Summarized Survey Responses Opportunities  One area of opportunity might be to expand structured cross-training or shared learning sessions, which could further strengthen understanding and trust between our teams.  focus on security and privacy and training with regards to informational technology.  Joint planning around future challenges, such as evolving healthcare demands and community risk reduction initiatives, would also ensure we stay aligned and proactive together.  -alongs from line level supervisors and even the blue  As HPFD looks toward the future, continued investment in innovation and technology will be key to maintaining excellence. Exploring new approaches to community risk reduction, strengthening data-driven decision-making, and fostering partnerships with healthcare and educational institutions can further elevate the D ands out as a trusted leader in the region, and these steps will ensure long-term sustainability, resilience, and continued alignment with the evolving needs of the community. A-12 Page 65 of 93  Collaboration  The Department s willingness to engage, adapt, and support joint efforts shows true collaboration.  Having chief and officer level personnel attend HP hospital/EMS System level events (e.g., paramedic accreditation events) is immeasurably helpful for our partnership.  s an issue or challenge to address the communication and collaboration is there to allow for a resolution or solution as a result of good teamwork.  Fire Department is amenable to a discussion as to how we might continue to maintain a healthy and productive relationship. Professionalism  HPFD consistently meets and often exceeds expectations. The Department demonstrates a high level of preparedness, professionalism, and adaptability, which instills confidence in their ability to handle complex and demanding situations effectively.  Communication with HPFD has been transparent, responsive, and solution- focused. There is a clear commitment to ensuring information flows in a timely and professional manner, which fosters confidence and reliability.  New/Younger paramedics are building upon an already strong culture of excellence. There is definite growing enthusiasm for EMS with years' past balance more heavily attentive to Fire. A-13 Page 66 of 93 Appendix B: Internal Stakeholder Data SWOT Analysis The framework of the SWOT analyses held for each shift was intentionally open-ended to encourage feedback. Members worked in groups of 3-4 and rotated to discuss each category, adding new comments and starring comments already made that they agreed with. These counts allowed for a prioritization of concerns among each category and shift. The responses were collected immediately after each session and recorded. The Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Battalion Chiefs used the anonymized feedback to discuss and set the goals and objectives laid out in this strategic plan. Below is a summary of top comments for each category. Respondents Battalion Chiefs 67% Lieutenants 89% Attended Total Firefighter/Paramedics 64% Civilian staff 100% 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 B-1 Page 68 of 93 Summarized SWOT Responses Strengths Pride and ownership  Adaptability  Diverse set of skills among members Training  Probationary period prepares crew well  Training tower is an asset Community support  Strong community approval and view of HPFD  Financially stable community Future planning  Panel of diverse ranks used for new firefighter interviews  Investments into facilities/equipment Special teams  Divisional trainings are strong  Open spots recently Additional strengths  Pro-active fire prevention bureau  Foreign fire funds are robust Weaknesses Staffing  Should increase to three members on all suppression rigs at all times for greater capability and safety  Increased call volume is impacting response times Training  More robust line firefighter pathway  Challenges securing shift coverage creates a disincentive for training opportunities Technology/modernity  Scheduling process is outdated and should be cloud-based  Age of rigs and equipment Intra-departmental communication   Should have two all-hands officers meetings each year B-2 Page 69 of 93  Opportunities Public outreach  More structured scheduling process  home safety/exit plans  DNR education to assisted living facilities and elderly residents Training collaboration  Connect with outside agencies for Department-wide trainings (elevators, ComEd, etc.)  Training plan for all personnel on new boat  Training with PD on joint responses (motor vehicle accident, psych calls) Staffing  Dedicated EMS and Training Officer positions Technology  Greater use of GIS  Threats Staffing and increasing call volume  74% growth in call volume in past 20 years with 0% increase in staffing levels  Rising unit utilization hours  Shift to high-density population (wood frame townhomes, etc.)  Assisted living facility call volume Budget  Rising rig prices  Rig maintenance  Providing Emergency Services to Highwood  Overtime policies make training and some public outreach efforts challenging Anonymous Survey A summary of responses was provided to the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, and Battalion Chiefs in addition to the individual, anonymized responses from the online survey. The following is a summary of the responses for each question. B-3 Page 70 of 93 In your opinion, what should the top three priorities be for the Department in the next three years?  Staffing/manpower  Leadership/officer development  Training  Facilities/station improvements  Communication/accountability Do you feel informed about Department news and updates? In what ways could communication be improved?  Officers tend to be more informed than blue shirts, but updates do not always reach all members consistently.  Mixed effectiveness of email some members want shorter, more frequent updates; other members prefer a monthly rundown.  Request for annual all-chiefs meeting and regular shift/officer meetings. How could participation be improved in the following? Class participation  Centralized class schedule  Shift coverage or overtime  Clearer career development plans Special teams  More frequent, Department-led, and hands-on training beyond MABAS drills  Greater investment and prioritization Department committees  Intentionally diverse rank and experience levels among members  Officers and Acting Lieutenants should lead with Battalion Chief oversight Public outreach  Expand outreach by being more proactive and utilizing social media  Move to off-duty hours with overtime/hire-back options Is there anything else you would like to add that was not covered in the survey?  HPFD has improved but faces increased call volume and high daily demands.  Rising calls with no staffing growth risk burnout and unsustainability.  Transparency and modernization are the keys for future success. B-4 Page 71 of 93  Highland Park Fire Department Strategic Plan Management and Implementation Guide Page 72 of 93 Goal 1: Staffing Analyze trends, practices, and personnel capacity to most effectively meet and adapt to the needs of the community through data-informed staffing and deployment. Objective 1.1 Evaluate current apparatus staffing models to identify inefficiencies, ensure highest level of emergency services, and maintain appropriate staffing levels. Tasks Conduct study. Determine best solution and work through appropriate process to implement Department recommendations, with City Council support as needed. Incorporate process into future Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover (CRA/SOC) reviews to ensure alignment. Timeframe 2 years Assigned to Fire Chief, Accreditation Manager, Management Analyst Objective 1.2 Review EMS Program distribution of responsibilities and Department needs. Tasks Perform comprehensive review of internal and external needs and expectations of the current EMS program. Research effectiveness and benefits of alternate organizational models utilized by fi re Departments (EMS Officer, etc.). Create and deliver a report to HPFD leadership team with recommendations for further understanding and guidance. Conduct a quarterly EMS budget review and replacement schedule. Timeframe 18 months Assigned to Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Medical Officer, Management Analyst ii Page 73 of 93 Objective 1.3 Review Training Program distribution of responsibilities and Department needs. Tasks Research internal training needs and evaluate external training demands from state and federal authorities (OSFM, ISO, IDPH, OSHA, FEMA, etc.) Research effectiveness and benefits of alternate organizational models utilized by fire Departments (Training Officer, etc.). Create and deliver a report to HPFD leadership team with recommendations for further understanding and guidance. Timeframe 18 months Assigned to Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Training Officer, Safety Officer, Management Analyst Objective 1.4 Evaluate current recruitment and hiring process to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to reflect the demographic needs of the community. Tasks Analyze the existing recruitment and hiring process and priorities. Identify external opportunities to expand outreach and efforts. Create and deliver a report to HPFD leadership team with recommendations for further understanding and guidance. Create/maintain Lieutenant promotional eligibility list. Create/maintain new firefighter/paramedic eligibility list. Timeframe 6 months Assigned to Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant City Manager, Human Resources Manager iii Page 74 of 93 Goal 2: Training Enhance the training program to improve response performance, encourage collaboration with external partners, and empower personnel to develop professionally. Objective 2.1 Evaluate training program to ensure alignment with trends in response data. Tasks Conduct study of response data. Identify low-frequency, high-risk responses and ensure they are focused on in training. Timeframe 3 months Assigned to Training Officer, Special team and program leaders, Management Analyst Objective 2.2 Expand EMS training to strengthen and maintain knowledge and skills. Tasks Add EMS Mondays to training calendar, aligning with Continuing Education topics when possible. Maintain collaborative partnership between HPFD and Highland Park Hospital EMS leadership team. Send new members to paramedic school. Timeframe Annually Assigned to Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Medical Officer, Training Officer Objective 2.3 Highlight and encourage personnel to pursue external education and training opportunities. Tasks Create and publish monthly a centralized class schedule. Evaluate current application process for education to encourage attendance . Timeframe 3 months Assigned to Deputy Chief, Training Officer iv Page 75 of 93 Objective 2.4 Collaborate with Highland Park Police Department (HPPD) to increase communication and cross-training opportunities. Tasks Identify opportunities for regular training with HPPD and after-incident communication. Partner with HPPD to develop shared best practices when responding to the increasing trend of joint psychological evaluation calls. Timeframe Annually Assigned to Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Medical Officer, Rescue Task Force leader, Police Department Objective 2.5 Evaluate and communicate firefighter development and pathway opportunities. Tasks Survey Department members to identify needs and expectations. Review established pathways to determine if modification is necessary. Develop plan to share any updates/refresh messaging to members. Timeframe 3 months Assigned to Deputy Chief, Training Officer Objective 2.6 Evaluate and communicate Company Officer development and expectations. Tasks Survey Department members to identify needs and expectations. Review established Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) to determine if modification is necessary. Develop plan to share any updates/refresh messaging to members. v Page 76 of 93  Encourage and provide the opportunity for all Department officers to attain Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Fire Officer designation. Timeframe 3 months Assigned to Deputy Chief, Training Officer Objective 2.7 Strengthen supports for members in acting positions. Tasks Survey Department members to identify needs and expectations, in conjunction with researching nationwide best practices. Review any established protocols or materials to determine if modification is necessary. Develop plan to share any updates/refresh messaging to members. Timeframe 3 months Assigned to Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs vi Page 77 of 93 Goal 3: Technology and Infrastructure Enhance, maintain, and develop new physical assets and robust technological processes to improve service delivery to community. Objective 3.1 Modernize scheduling practices to efficiently communicate duties and assignments to personnel. Tasks Evaluate current process and prioritize recommendations. Research potential cloud-based scheduling and communication platforms. Create plan to transition to new process and evaluate effectiveness annually . Timeframe 18 months Assigned to Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Executive Assistant Objective 3.2 Develop and implement data collection plan and training to ensure decisions are informed by quality, consistently recorded data. Tasks Investigate software capabilities to automate current data entry processes. Train all members on NERIS and ESO data expectations and needs. Conduct quarterly data reconciliation and cleaning procedures as outlined in the data management/outlier policy. Conduct annual program appraisals. Timeframe 3 months Assigned to Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Lieutenants, Special team and program leaders, Management Analyst, Information Technology Manager vii Page 78 of 93 Objective 3.3 Continue to review and update ten-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Tasks Monitor purchase replacement of CIP-applicable equipment. Research and publish a plan to purchase and maintain HPFD fleet of vehicles. Publish Request for Proposal (RFP) in 2028 for turnout gear. Timeframe Annually Assigned to Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Program leaders, Apparatus Committee, Executive Assistant, Public Works Department Objective 3.4 Continue planning and budgeting for training tower development. Tasks Update timeline for training campus improvements. Purchase training campus metal containers. Timeframe 3 months, Assigned to Fire Chief, Training Officer once construction begins Objective 3.5 Coordinate with Fire Prevention Bureau to update pre-plans into CAD. Tasks Import information into new Fire Prevention module in Crew Force. Push pre-plans into Crew Force for Company Officer reference responding to incidents. Evaluate import process and adapt changes as necessary, based on Company Officer feedback. Timeframe 8 months Assigned to Deputy Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Company Officers, Fire Prevention Bureau, Management Analyst viii Page 79 of 93 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Corey Cohn, Business Development Specialist Department: City Manager's Office Title: A Resolution entering into an Exterior Improvement Grant for Viaggio Highland Park Inc. d/b/a Nico Restaurant (581 Roger Williams) Recommendation: Staff recommends approving funding from the Exterior Improvement Grant Program not to exceed $2,463.78 for Viaggio Highland Park Inc. d/b/a Nico Restaurant for eligible improvements to 581 Roger Williams. Policy Consideration: In recognition of the importance of independent merchants to the City’s vibrancy and tax base, the Exterior Improvement Program Grant (EIP), effective January 1, 2024, encourages the improvement and revitalization of the visible exterior appearance of existing buildings. A copy of the completed application is on file in the City Manager’s Office. Eligible Improvements • Purchasing outdoor dining furniture and decor • Designing, manufacturing, and installing new awnings and signage • Designing, manufacturing, and installing a new vestibule Program Requirements and Required Documentation Received • The property owner’s written consent on the application form to implement the improvements and participate in the program. • Photos of the existing façade with a diagram outlining the scope of the area to be repaired. • Itemized costs for the proposed project. Cost Estimates 4911-7431-3088, v. 3 Page 80 of 93 The applicant provided two cost proposals for both of the eligible improvements. The applicant intends to select the contractors with the lowest bids at a total cost of $4,927.56. The grant request of $2,463.78 is in accordance with the City’s current ordinance, as it does not exceed the maximum cap of $20,000 or 50% of the total eligible improvements. Eligibility Viaggio Highland Park Inc. has met all program requirements per Chapter 107 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968”. The application is eligible for consideration of a grant. Staff confirmed that this business generates sales tax as the program requires. Council action on this item constitutes approval of funding through the EIP contingent on the applicant receiving all necessary permit approvals separate from this application and the submittal of paid invoices. Core Priorities: Fiscal Stability Viaggio Highland Park Inc. is eligible for a grant up to $2,463.78. Funds for the Exterior Improvement Grant Program are budgeted in FY2026 in account 1110107.62100 Business Development Programs & Events. Economic Development The Exterior Improvement Grant directly contributes to economic development by lowering the financial barrier for property owners and sales tax-producing businesses to make necessary structural, functional, and aesthetic upgrades and provide necessary signage. Through the use of this incentive program, the City effectively leverages public funds to stimulate greater private investment in commercial real estate improvements. A higher quality and more modern physical environment helps local sales-tax-generating businesses become more competitive and ensures their long-term retention. Clear branding through signage provides for easy recognition and identification of new and existing businesses. Vibrancy The Grant Program significantly boosts community vibrancy by directly improving the overall aesthetic of commercial business districts. Enhanced signage and the addition of security cameras create a welcoming, safe, and visually appealing environment, transforming commercial areas into vibrant destinations. Furthermore, improvements to functionality, such as enhanced accessibility and safer walkways, support a positive pedestrian experience. This increased foot traffic and public engagement in the business districts are key indicators of a thriving and dynamic community life. Attachments: 1. Resolution Approving EIP Grant to Viaggio Highland Park Inc. 2. Existing Facade - Viaggio Highland Park Inc. 3. Rendering - Viaggio Highland Park Inc 4911-7431-3088, v. 3 Page 81 of 93  CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK RESOLUTION NO. R2026-____________ A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT FOR VIAGGIO HIGHLAND PARK INC. WHEREAS, the City of Highland Park (“City”) recognizes the importance of independent merchants to the City's vibrancy, quality of life, and tax base; and WHEREAS, Chapter 107 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968", as amended ("City Code"), establishes the City’s Exterior Improvement Program, through which the City provides financial assistance to sales tax generating businesses and property owners to improve the appearance and image of business properties; and WHEREAS, the City has designated funds in the City’s FY2026 budget to approve Exterior Improvement Program grants ("EIP Grants"); and WHEREAS, Viaggio Highland Park Inc. (“Applicant”) is the business owner of Nico Restaurant, located at the address commonly known as 581 Roger Williams Avenue (“Property”); and WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted an application for an EIP Grant from the City to improve the exterior of the Property ("Approved Eligible Improvements"); and WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that the Applicant qualifies for an EIP Grant and has recommended issuance of an EIP Grant to the Applicant; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it will serve and be in the best interest of the City to award an EIP Grant to the Applicant in accordance with, and subject to, the conditions, restrictions, and provisions of this Resolution; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows: SECTION ONE: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and made a part of, this Resolution as findings of the City Council. SECTION TWO: APPROVAL OF EIP GRANT. Subject to, and contingent upon, the condition set forth in Section Three of this Resolution, the City Council hereby approves the issuance of an EIP Grant to the Applicant in an amount not to exceed 50% of the cost of the Approved Eligible Improvements and up to a maximum of $20,000, in accordance with, and pursuant to, Section 107.006(C) of the City Code and the home rule powers of the City. SECTION THREE: CONDITION. The approval granted in Section Two of this Resolution is hereby expressly subject to and contingent upon the completion by the Applicant of the construction of the Approved Eligible Improvement within 120 days after the effective date of this Resolution. SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval by a majority of the members of the City Council. 4911-7431-3088, v. 3 Page 82 of 93 AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED: APPROVED: RESOLUTION NO. _________________________ Nancy R. Rotering, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Ghida S. Neukirch, City Clerk 4911-7431-3088, v. 3 Page 83 of 93 Page 84 of 93 Page 85 of 93 Staff Report Meeting Date: April 13, 2026 Staff Contact: Keith Miller, Utilities Superintendent Joe O'Neill, Deputy Director of Public Works Department: Public Works Department Title: A Resolution Approving the Award of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project (Phase II) Contract to Trine Construction Corp., of St. Charles, Illinois Recommendation: Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to issue a Notice of Intent To Award and Notice of Award to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for review and approval of the contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project to Trine Construction Corporation, St. Charles, Illinois. These actions will officially accept the IEPA loan for $22,007,476.73 to perform the remainder of the mandated work within the City of Highland Park. The Lead Service Line Replacement Project was discussed and approved as part of the Public Works Department FY 26 Capital Improvement Plan budget. Policy Consideration: In Highland Park, historically, homes built before 1960 were generally constructed with lead water service lines. The installation of lead service lines (LSL) was banned statewide in 1986, although the use of lead in fixtures and solder joints continued until 2014. The City has approximately 10,000 water service lines with an estimated 2,000 LSL. Additional information about LSL can be found on the City’s web page at www.cityhpil.com/leadinformation. The State of Illinois passed Public Act 102-0613 (“Act”), also referred to as the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. The Act went into effect on January 1, 2022. The Act mandates that the City: 1. Submit a draft LSL inventory by April 2023 and a complete inventory by April 2024 to the IEPA. The City has completed this requirement. 2. Submit a draft LSL replacement plan by April 2024. The City has completed this requirement. 3. Begin the physical removal and replacement of LSLs by April 2027, utilizing the IEPA- approved replacement plan. New federal Lead and Copper regulations, which have been adopted by the State of Illinois, shorten the timeline for replacing all lead services. Given the total number of water services (approximately 10,000) and the estimated 2,000 LSLs Page 86 of 93  across the City, the City needs to replace a minimum of 200 services per year for a maximum duration of 10 years beginning in 2027, with completion by 2037. The previous deadline was the year 2044. The City’s plan calls for the replacement of all lead service lines over an approximate five-year period. Additional information on lead service lines can be found on the City’s web page at www.cityhpil.com/leadinformation Because of the criteria needed for qualification of the state funding opportunity, the City split the LSL program into two phases. The first phase consisted of approximately 700 homes in specific census tract areas. The second phase consists of approximately 1,300 homes throughout the City. The City has completed required steps one and two for Phase I of the LSL replacement project and is on track to be complete in 2027. To facilitate the replacement of lead service lines and support local communities, the IEPA has made funding available to local municipalities and public water supplies utilizing the State Revolving Fund Loan Program (“Program”). This Program includes the traditional Public Water Supply Loan Program Funds (PWSLP), which the City has utilized in the past, most recently for the water meter AMI program, and a special LSL Replacement Fund (LSLR). Funding options are currently (1) 100% forgiveness loans, (2) a 30-year 0% interest loan from the LSLR Fund, (3) a 20-year low-interest loan from the PWSLP Fund, and (4) potentially not receiving any funding from these programs. The IEPA is offering the City option 2, a 0% loan for 30-years. Following the IEPA process, the project was approved for bidding. On March 30, 2026, three sealed bids were electronically received. The City and its consultant Robinson Engineering reviewed the bids. Although there was a technical issue with the system, City staff worked with the software company and consulted with Corporation Counsel. Upon review, the City's Corporation Counsel determined that Trine Construction Corporation, St. Charles, IL, met all material requirements and was the low and responsible bidder. The bid proposal is $19,608,000.02. The City’s engineering consultant, Robinson Engineering, conducted reference checks on Trine Construction and provided a Recommendation to Award Letter. Additionally, Corporation Counsel has reviewed the bid submittals and supports award of the contract. Approval of this Resolution will allow the City Manager to execute the Notice of Intent to Award, which is sent to the IEPA for review and approval. The IEPA review process ensures that the City and contractor follow all requirements of the bidding process. Once approved by the IEPA, the Resolution also allows the City Manager to execute the Notice of Award, which is provided to the contractor, Trine Construction. Once accepted by the contractor, the Notice of Award is returned to the IEPA. This action officially accepts IEPA loan #173785 for an amount of $22,007,476.73, which includes construction, construction engineering, and design engineering. Robinson Engineering will provide construction inspection and oversight of this extensive project, which is also an eligible IEPA loan expense. The Public Works Operations Division Water Distribution Section will also assist. The City has formally notified affected property owners of the project's objectives through multiple outreach efforts, including direct mailings, three town hall meetings, updates on the City’s official website, and dedicated communications via the www.gettheleadoutil.com/highlandpark website. The Phase I (FY25) project has begun, with 208 lead service lines already completed. Full completion of all 600 is anticipated in FY27. Page 87 of 93 The Phase II project will begin in 2026 with completion anticipated in 2028–2029. Pertinent contract documents are available for review at the Department of Public Works, 1150 Half Day Road. Core Priorities: Fiscal Stability For Phase I of the LSL project, the City accepted a 30-Year 0% LSLR loan for approximately $7.5M. For Phase II, the low bid amount received for replacing 1,300 Lead Service Lines and 750 homes with galvanized risers and related items is $19,608,000.20. Please note that this bid amount is based on estimated quantities that may change once verified in the field by excavation or otherwise. As the contractor completes work and submits pay requests, the invoices are reviewed by the City and our engineering consultant, and then are sent to the IEPA for review and approval. Once approved, the IEPA provides the pay request funding to the City so that payment can be made to the contractor. The total loan amount received, up to $22,007,476.73, will be based on the final quantities of the project. The repayment schedule is semiannual, beginning six months after completion of construction. Adequate funding has been allocated in the Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028 Water Capital budget for this project. Attachments: 1. Resolution - LSL Phase II 2. Bid Tab - LSL Phase II 3. Award Recommendation 4. Notice of Intent to Award (for signature) Page 88 of 93  CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK RESOLUTION NO. __________ A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE II) CONTRACT TO TRINE CONSTRUCTION CORP., OF ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the City sought bids for the award of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project (Phase II) contract (“Contract”) for the replacement of lead water service lines throughout the City; and WHEREAS, Trine Construction Corp., of St. Charles, Illinois (“Contractor”), was the lowest responsible bidder of the firms that submitted bid packages to the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that entering into the Contract with Contractor will serve and be in the best interest of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HIGHLAND PARK, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows: SECTION ONE: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and made a part of, this Resolution as findings of the City Council. SECTION TWO: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT. The City Council hereby approves the Contract by and between the City and Contractor, in substantially the form attached to this Resolution. SECTION THREE: APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF INTENT. The City Council hereby approves issuance of a Notice of Intent to award the Contract to Contractor, in the form attached to this Resolution. SECTION FOUR: EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and attest, on behalf of the City, the Contract, but only upon receipt by the City Clerk of (a) at least one original copy of the Contract executed by Contractor, and (b) approval of the Contract by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; provided, however, that if the executed copy of the Contract is not received by the City Clerk within 60 days after the effective date of this Resolution, then this authority to execute and attest will, at the option of the City Council, be null and void. SECTION FIVE: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval by a majority of the members of the City Council. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Page 89 of 93 AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED: APPROVED: RESOLUTION NO. ___________________________________ Nancy R. Rotering, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Ghida Neukirch, City Clerk Page 90 of 93 RFP - Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Project; Phase II (#10088065) Owner: Highland Park IL, City of Solicitor: Highland Park IL, City of 03/30/2026 11:00 AM CDT Section Item Trine Construction Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp Five Star Energy Services, LLC Line Item Item Description UofM Quantity Title Code Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension BASE BID $ 19,608,000.20 $ 22,498,150.00 $ 28,197,850.00 1 1 DRIVEWAY ACCESS, SPECIAL MOBILITY NEEDS EACH 5 $ 1,280.00 $ 6,400.00 $ 500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 10.00 $ 50.00 2 2 DETECTABLE WARNINGS (SPECIAL) SQ FT 100 $ 89.60 $ 8,960.00 $ 50.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 300.00 $ 30,000.00 3 3 RESIDENT OUTREACH EACH 5000 $ 257.34 $ 1,286,700.00 $ 30.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,000,000.00 4 4 LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITY EACH 1200 $ 0.01 $ 12.00 $ 50.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 300.00 $ 360,000.00 5 5 PRELIMINARY INSPECTION HOUR 5000 $ 0.01 $ 50.00 $ 30.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 200.00 $ 1,000,000.00 6 6 INLET FILTERS EACH 30 $ 349.93 $ 10,497.90 $ 300.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 65.00 $ 1,950.00 7 7 REMOVE AND REPLACE GALVANIZED RISERS IN METER PIT EACH 750 $ 1,354.73 $ 1,016,047.50 $ 575.00 $ 431,250.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 750,000.00 8 8 FULL LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT, 1-1/2 (SHORT) EACH 330 $ 9,223.16 $ 3,043,642.80 $ 13,300.00 $ 4,389,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 4,950,000.00 9 9 FULL LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT, 1-1/2 (LONG) EACH 250 $ 9,834.87 $ 2,458,717.50 $ 14,100.00 $ 3,525,000.00 $ 15,100.00 $ 3,775,000.00 10 10 FULL LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT, 1-1/2 (EXTRA LONG) EACH 15 $ 13,352.64 $ 200,289.60 $ 18,000.00 $ 270,000.00 $ 15,500.00 $ 232,500.00 11 11 PARTIAL LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT, 1-1/2 PUBLIC SIDE (SHORT) EACH 240 $ 7,043.29 $ 1,690,389.60 $ 12,100.00 $ 2,904,000.00 $ 14,000.00 $ 3,360,000.00 12 12 PARTIAL LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT, 1-1/2 PUBLIC SIDE (LONG) EACH 240 $ 9,045.95 $ 2,171,028.00 $ 12,900.00 $ 3,096,000.00 $ 14,100.00 $ 3,384,000.00 13 13 PARTIAL LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT, 1-1/2 PRIVATE SIDE EACH 200 $ 7,717.41 $ 1,543,482.00 $ 12,100.00 $ 2,420,000.00 $ 13,900.00 $ 2,780,000.00 14 14 PARTIAL LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT, 1-1/2 PRIVATE SIDE (EXTRA LONG) EACH 15 $ 8,703.52 $ 130,552.80 $ 14,600.00 $ 219,000.00 $ 14,000.00 $ 210,000.00 15 15 LEAD FILTER PITCHER WITH SIX MONTHS OF FILTER CARTRIDGES EACH 1500 $ 48.00 $ 72,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 95.00 $ 142,500.00 16 16 NEW DOMESTIC METER VAULT EACH 700 $ 2,609.53 $ 1,826,671.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 1,925,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 350,000.00 17 17 POST CONSTRUCTION SAMPLING EACH 500 $ 128.00 $ 64,000.00 $ 60.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 45.00 $ 22,500.00 18 18 INSTALL OWNER-FURNISHED METER EACH 600 $ 1,389.07 $ 833,442.00 $ 500.00 $ 300,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 300,000.00 19 19 NON-SPECIAL WASTE DISPOSAL CU YD 30 $ 128.00 $ 3,840.00 $ 150.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 65.00 $ 1,950.00 20 20 TRENCH BACKFILL (SPECIAL) CU YD 20000 $ 0.01 $ 200.00 $ 1.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 35.00 $ 700,000.00 21 21 TRENCH BACKFILL, SAND EACH 1000 $ 0.01 $ 10.00 $ 100.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 350.00 $ 350,000.00 22 22 TRENCH BACKFILL, CLSM CU YD 600 $ 230.40 $ 138,240.00 $ 160.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 255.00 $ 153,000.00 23 23 ADJUSTING 6" DIA. (OR LESS) PVC SDR 26 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FOOT 300 $ 118.20 $ 35,460.00 $ 260.00 $ 78,000.00 $ 150.00 $ 45,000.00 24 24 INTERMITTENT CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FOOT 1200 $ 68.25 $ 81,900.00 $ 102.00 $ 122,400.00 $ 65.00 $ 78,000.00 25 25 SIDEWALK REMOVAL SQ FT 2000 $ 2.10 $ 4,200.00 $ 2.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 1.00 $ 2,000.00 26 26 DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT REMOVAL SQ YD 3200 $ 12.60 $ 40,320.00 $ 15.00 $ 48,000.00 $ 1.00 $ 3,200.00 27 27 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 5 INCH, SPECIAL SQ FT 2000 $ 26.25 $ 52,500.00 $ 27.50 $ 55,000.00 $ 25.00 $ 50,000.00 28 28 WARM-MIX ASPHALT DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT, 3 INCH SQ YD 1000 $ 141.75 $ 141,750.00 $ 60.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 126.00 $ 126,000.00 29 29 WARM-MIX ASPHALT DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT, 6 INCH SQ YD 200 $ 160.65 $ 32,130.00 $ 100.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 145.00 $ 29,000.00 30 30 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT, 6 INCH SQ YD 2000 $ 162.75 $ 325,500.00 $ 120.00 $ 240,000.00 $ 200.00 $ 400,000.00 31 31 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT, 8 INCH SQ YD 100 $ 210.00 $ 21,000.00 $ 170.00 $ 17,000.00 $ 225.00 $ 22,500.00 32 32 STAMPED COLORED PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SQ YD 50 $ 267.75 $ 13,387.50 $ 350.00 $ 17,500.00 $ 38.00 $ 1,900.00 33 33 CLASS D PATCHES, 6 INCH SQ YD 3800 $ 89.25 $ 339,150.00 $ 100.00 $ 380,000.00 $ 155.00 $ 589,000.00 34 34 CLASS D PATCHES, 12 INCH SQ YD 400 $ 173.25 $ 69,300.00 $ 200.00 $ 80,000.00 $ 195.00 $ 78,000.00 35 35 CLASS B PATCHES, 7 INCH (SPECIAL) SQ YD 400 $ 309.75 $ 123,900.00 $ 190.00 $ 76,000.00 $ 265.00 $ 106,000.00 36 36 SODDING, SPECIAL SQ YD 15000 $ 21.00 $ 315,000.00 $ 25.00 $ 375,000.00 $ 65.00 $ 975,000.00 37 37 SUPPLEMENTAL WATERING EACH 1000 $ 52.50 $ 52,500.00 $ 1.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 125.00 $ 125,000.00 38 38 ABANDONMENT, CORPORATION STOP EACH 1000 $ 844.80 $ 844,800.00 $ 50.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 150.00 $ 150,000.00 39 39 ABANDONMENT, METER PIT EACH 1000 $ 25.60 $ 25,600.00 $ 200.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 500,000.00 40 40 ABANDONMENT, INTERIOR EACH 800 $ 1.28 $ 1,024.00 $ 100.00 $ 80,000.00 $ 100.00 $ 80,000.00 41 41 ABANDONMENT, OTHER EACH 20 $ 949.56 $ 18,991.20 $ 500.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 24,000.00 42 42 WATER SERVICE LINE FREEZING EACH 10 $ 6,400.00 $ 64,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 12,000.00 43 43 HOT WATER HEATER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT EACH 30 $ 2,290.08 $ 68,702.40 $ 2,800.00 $ 84,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 105,000.00 44 44 HOT WATER HEATER REMOVE AND REINSTALL EACH 30 $ 1,266.08 $ 37,982.40 $ 800.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 75,000.00 45 45 FLAGSTONE REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION SQ FT 200 $ 83.20 $ 16,640.00 $ 60.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 185.00 $ 37,000.00 46 46 GRANITE BLOCK PAVER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION SQ FT 200 $ 108.80 $ 21,760.00 $ 50.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 185.00 $ 37,000.00 47 47 BRICK PAVER REMOVAL AND REINSTALL SQFT 1000 $ 47.36 $ 47,360.00 $ 30.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 185.00 $ 185,000.00 48 48 INTERIOR METER CONDUIT FOOT 400 $ 223.91 $ 89,564.00 $ 50.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 12.00 $ 4,800.00 49 49 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR - COMPLETE EACH 30 $ 2,159.30 $ 64,779.00 $ 600.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 200.00 $ 6,000.00 50 50 LANDSCAPING, SPECIAL EACH 50 $ 1,280.00 $ 64,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 160.00 $ 8,000.00 51 51 TREE PROTECTION FOOT 2000 $ 10.24 $ 20,480.00 $ 10.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 125.00 $ 250,000.00 52 52 TREE ROOT PRUNING, 24 INCHES DEEP FOOT 200 $ 0.01 $ 2.00 $ 25.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 110.00 $ 22,000.00 53 53 TREE REMOVAL (OVER 15 INCHES DIAMETER) INCH 300 $ 0.01 $ 3.00 $ 40.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 155.00 $ 46,500.00 54 54 TREE REMOVAL (6 TO 15 INCHES DIAMETER) INCH 300 $ 0.01 $ 3.00 $ 60.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 155.00 $ 46,500.00 55 55 TREE PLANTING IN CITY PARKWAYS EACH 30 $ 1,750.00 $ 52,500.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 36,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 75,000.00 56 56 PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGNING LSUM 10 $ 1,663.90 $ 16,639.00 $ 900.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Base Bid Total: $ 19,608,000.20 $ 22,498,150.00 $ 28,197,850.00 Page 91 of 93  April 6, 2026 To: Department of Public Works 1150 Half Day Road Highland Park, IL 60035 Attn: Mr. Ron Bannon – Director of Public Works RE: City of Highland Park Lead Water Service Line Replacements IEPA FY26 – IEPA L173785 Dear Mr. Bannon: We have reviewed the bids received on March 30, 2026 for the referenced project, and find them to be as follows: Trine Construction $19,608,000.20 Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. $22,498,150.00 Five Star Energy Services, LLC $28,197,850.00 We have reviewed the bids and found them to be accurate. We, therefore, recommend that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Trine Construction in the amount of Nineteen Million Six Hundred Eight Thousand Dollars and Twenty Cents ($19,608,000.20), contingent upon receipt of a loan agreement from IEPA and a subsequent change order after a contract is authorized to reduce the contract amount to match the forgivable loan amount. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, Jonathan Flowers, PE Engineer (815) 412-2015 jflowers@reltd.com Page 92 of 93  Page 79 of 105 ATTACHMENT B NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD To: Trine Construction ____________________________ 1041 Trine Ct. ____________________________ St. Charles, IL 60174 ____________________________ Project Description: _______________________________________________________ Lead Water Service Line Replacements IEPA FY26 L173785 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ The OWNER has considered the BID submitted by you for the above described WORK, in response to its Advertisement for Bids, dated February 27, 2026 and Information for Bidders. _________________ You are hereby notified that your BID will be accepted, contingent upon Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) approval, for items in the amount of $19,608,000.20 _________________. You will be required by the Information for Bidders to execute the Agreement and furnish the required CONTRACTOR’S Performance BOND, Payment BOND and certificates of insurance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the final Notice to be sent upon IEPA approval, to you. Dated this day of ________________ City of Highland Park ______________________________ OWNER By: __________________________ Title: _________________________ Page 93 of 93