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Page 1 ACTIONS November 24, 2025
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
City Council
Monday, November 24, 2025
Lorraine H. Morton City Hall, James C. Lytle City Council Chambers, 909 Davis Street
5:30 PM
Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP1. Ordinance 56-O-25: Approving the Fiscal
Year 2026 Budget of the City of Evanston
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance
56-O-25 approving the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget of
the City of Evanston in the amount of $404,012,869
in budgeted expenses ($342,108,097 excluding
interfund transfers).
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP2. Ordinance 57-O-25: City of Evanston 2025
Tax Levy
City Council recommends adopting the "Corrected"
version of Ordinance 57-O-25: City of Evanston 2025
Tax Levy.
Approved for Action
as Amended
6-2
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns
Nayes: Iles,
Nieuwsma
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
SP3. Ordinance 58-O-25: General Assistance
2025 Tax Levy
Staff recommends the adoption of Tax Levy
Ordinance 58-O-25, which levies the annual property
tax for General Assistance in the amount of
$768,750 as extended (including 2.50% loss factor).
This represents a decrease of 0.06% over the 2024
levy.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP4. Ordinance 59-O-25: Evanston Library Fund
2025 Tax Levy
Staff recommends the adoption of Tax Levy
Ordinance 59-O-25 for Evanston Public Library. The
Library Board formally voted on November 19 to
increase the levy to $9,723,951 as extended. Per
ordinance 59-O-25, the annual property tax for the
Evanston Public Library in the amount of $9,723,951
will be extended for the tax year 2025 (including
2.50% loss factor). This represents a 9.9% increase
over the 2024 levy as extended.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
SP5. Ordinance 60-O-25: Special Service Area
#6 2025 Tax Levy
Staff recommends the adoption of Tax Levy
Ordinance 60-O-25, which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #6 in the amount of
$222,000 ($227,550 as extended, including a loss
factor of 2.50%). This represents an increase of
0.39% over the 2024 Levy as extended.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP6. Ordinance 61-O-25: Special Service Area
#7 2025 Tax Levy
Staff recommends the adoption of Tax Levy
Ordinance 61-O-25, which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #7 in the amount of
$146,392 ($150,052 as extended, including a loss
factor of 2.50%). This represents a 3.03% increase
over the 2024 Levy of $145,641, as extended.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
SP7. Ordinance 62-O-25: Special Service Area
#8 2025 Tax Levy
Staff recommends the adoption of Tax Levy
Ordinance 62-O-25, which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #8 in the amount of
$62,006 ($63,556 as extended, including a loss
factor of 2.50%). This represents a 2.93% increase
over the 2024 Levy of $61,744, as extended.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP8. Ordinance 63-O-25: Special Services Area
#9 2025 Tax Levy
Staff recommends the adoption of Tax Levy
Ordinance 63-O-25, which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #9 in the amount of
$675,000 ($691,875 as extended, including a loss
factor of 2.50%). This represents a 5.05% increase
over the 2024 Levy as extended.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
SP9. Ordinance 64-O-25: Special Service Area
#10 2025 Tax Levy
Staff recommends the adoption of Tax Levy
Ordinance 64-O-25, which levies the annual property
tax for Special Service Area #10 in the amount of
$97,595 ($100,035 as extended, including a loss
factor of 2.50%). This represents an increase of
4.86% compared to the 2024 levy of $95,403 as
extended.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP10. Ordinance 71-O-25: Amending Title 8,
Chapter 4 to Update Waste Services and
Fees
Staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance
71-O-25: Amending Title 8, Chapter 4 to Update
Waste Services and Fees.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
7-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: Kelly
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
SP11. Ordinance 72-O-25, Amending Title 9,
Chapter 2, Section 3 (B) “Fees Charged” to
Amend Ambulance Fees
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance
72-O-25, Amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Section 3 (B)
“Fees Charged” to Amend Ambulance Fees.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP12. Resolutions 71-R-25 through 86-R-25 -
Debt Service Property Tax Abatements
Staff recommends the adoption of Resolutions
71-R-25 through 86-R25 by the City Council, abating
in the amount of $6,046,467 property taxes levied for
the tax year 2025 to pay principal and interest on
general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
SP13. Resolution 117-R-25, A Condemnation of
Practices by Federal Immigration
Enforcement Agents that Endanger
Children; Urging Resident Reporting of
Immigration Enforcement Misconduct; and
Call for Federal and State Action
Regarding Federal Misconduct
Staff recommends the approval of Resolution
117-R-25, A Condemnation of Practices by Federal
Immigration Enforcement Agents that Endanger
Children; Urging Resident Reporting of Immigration
Enforcement Misconduct; and Call for Federal and
State Action Regarding Federal Misconduct.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
SP14. Resolution 116-R-25, a Resolution
Protecting the Right to Protest and
Facilitating Safe and Peaceful Assembly
Staff recommends the passage of Resolution
116-R-25, a Resolution Protecting the Right to
Protest and Facilitating Safe and Peaceful Assembly.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
8-0-0-1
Ayes: Suffredin,
Davis, Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris
M1. Approval of the minutes of the regular
Council meeting of November 10, 2025
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll,
Bills List, and Credit Card Activity
Staff recommends City Council approval of the City
of Evanston’s payroll for the period of October 20,
2025, through November 2, 2025, in the amount of
$3,757,081.42; the Bills List dated November 25,
2025, for $4,076,680.50; and credit card activity for
the period ending September 26, 2025, in the
amount of $230,543.18.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A2. Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit
Card Activity
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the
City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card
Activity for the period ending September 26, 2025,
for $12,518.87.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
7-0-1-1
Ayes: Davis,
Rodgers, Kelly,
Harris, Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma
Nayes:
Abstain: Suffredin
Absent: Geracaris
A3. Approval of a Three-Year (FY2026-2029)
Agreement with Valdes Architecture &
Engineering, For the High Lift #7 Natural
Gas Engine Replacement Engineering
Services (RFP 25-37)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Valdes
Architecture & Engineering (100 West 22nd Street,
Suite 185, Lombard, Illinois 60148) for a three-year
period, from FY 2026 through 2029 (1,068 days), to
provide High Lift #7 Natural Gas Engine
Replacement Engineering Services in the amount of
$231,908.00.
Funding is provided by the Water Fund (Account
510.40.7330.62145), which has a requested FY 2026
Budget of $150,000.00. The remaining balance of
$81,908 will be incorporated into future fiscal year
budget requests.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A4. Approval of a Contract with Ghafari
Associates, LLC. for the Water Plant Fire
Suppression System Master Plan (RFP
25-48)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Ghafari
Associates, LLC (224 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite
600, Chicago, IL 60604) for the Water Plant Fire
Suppression System Master Plan (RFP #25-48) in
the amount of $116,241.50.
This project is funded by the Water Fund (Account
510.40.7330.65515). $75,000 will come from the FY
2025 budget, and the remaining balance of
$41,241.5 will come from the same account for FY
2026.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A5. Approval of a Purchase of Two (2) Pieces
of Fleet Equipment for use in the Evanston
Parks and Recreation Department - Crisis
Alternative Response Evanston (C.A.R.E.)
Team
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with
Currie Motors (9423 W Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL
60423) for two (2) 2026 Ford Hybrid Police
Interceptors as the replacement for existing vehicles
#433 and #434 for the Crisis Alternative Response
Evanston (C.A.R.E.) Team.
Funding for the two (2) vehicles will be from the
Equipment Replacement Fund, Lease Payment
account (601.19.7780.62655) in the amount of
$95,730, which has a FY 2025 budgeted amount of
$200,000.00 and an unencumbered YTD balance of
$182,618.00.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A6. Approval of a Purchase of One (1) Piece of
Fleet Equipment for use in the Public
Works Agency, Recycling and
Environmental Maintenance Division
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with
Brown Equipment Company (2501 S Kentucky Ave.,
Evansville, IN 47714) for one (1) Multihog CV 350
75HP Compact Sweeper with optional Snow Broom
for the Public Works Agency Recycling and
Environmental Maintenance Division.
Funding for this purchase will be from the Sewer
Fund, Sewer Maintenance, Automotive Equipment
account (515.40.4530.65550) in the amount of
$204,495.00, which has a FY 2025 budgeted amount
of $1,030,000.00 and a YTD balance of $404,811.08.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A7. Approval of the Purchase of Twelve (12)
Pieces of Fleet Equipment for Evanston
Police Department Operations
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with
Currie Motors (9423 W Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL
60423) for twelve (12) 2026 Ford Hybrid Police
Interceptors as the replacement for existing vehicles
#18, 19, 21, 27, 28, 37, 76, 77, 78, 83, 85 and 97.
Funding for the twelve (12) vehicles will be from the
2026 Equipment Replacement Fund
(601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of $593,448.00,
which has an anticipated FY 2026 budgeted amount
of $1,300,000 for new equipment purchases. Please
note that upfitting of these vehicles will be handled
under a separate contract and covered in a separate
memo.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A8. Approval for the Purchase of One (1) Piece
of Fleet Equipment (New Vehicle #343
Chassis) for Evanston Fire Department
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with
Sutton Ford (21315 Central Ave, Matteson, IL 60443)
for a 2026 Ford F-350 4X4 Crew Cab chassis for the
replacement of the existing vehicle #307 for the
Evanston Fire Department.
Funding for this vehicle will be from the 2025
Equipment Replacement Fund (601.19.7780.65550)
in the amount of $53,194.00, which has a FY2025
budgeted amount of $2,000,000 and a balance of
$357,000.00. Please note that delivery of this vehicle
will be in 2026, and its upfitting will be handled under
a separate contract and covered in a separate
memo.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A9. Approval of a Contract with Monarch
Electric for Electrical Panel Upgrade and
Vehicle Charging Station Installation
Services (Bid 25-50)
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with
Monarch Electric (8258 Christiana Ave., Skokie, IL
60076) to provide electrical panel upgrade
and vehicle charging station installation services (Bid
25-50) in the not-to-exceed amount of
$67,693.00.
Funding will be provided by the Water Fund (Account
510.40.4210.65070), which has an
approved FY 2025 budget of $80,000.00 and a YTD
balance of $65,781.26. The remaining
$1,911.74 will be provided by the Water Fund
(Account 510.40.4210.65085), which has an
approved FY 2025 budget of $140,000.00 and a YTD
balance of $81,974.86.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A10. Approval of a Contract for the Evanston
Accessible Solar Program (RFP 25-57) with
Windfree Solar
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Windfree
Solar (517 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201) to
provide a residential solar program for low- to
middle-income community members.
This project will be funded through the Sustainability
Fund’s Accessible Solar Program (G/L
178.99.9910.63110), with all $500,000 remaining.
The original source of funding is Congressionally
Directed Spending, colloquially referred to as an
“earmark,” provided by the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) through Senator Dick Durbin’s
FY2022 request. The City will provide upfront funding
to the solar installer, and the DOE will reimburse the
City. This earmarked funding is still active and
available for spending, despite other federal funding
freezes.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A11. Contract Award for Civic Platform Upgrade
(RFP 25-30) with TruePoint Solutions
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement with TruePoint
Solutions, LLC (950 East State Highway 114, Suite
105, Southlake, TX 76092) in the amount of
$668,392.
Funding is from ARPA, and multiple departments are
benefiting from the upgrade:
● $364,640 from ARPA 170.99.9950.62236
● $160,000 from Community Development
100.21.2126.62236
● $80,000 from IT 100.19.1932.62340
● $20,000 from Health & Human Services
100.24.2435. 62474
● $40,000 from Public Works
● $3,752 from Fire and/or Economic
Development
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A12. Approval of Sidewalk Cafes for Tag's
Bakery and Ten Mile House
Staff recommends approval of a first-time application
for a sidewalk café permit for Tag's Bakery and Ten
Mile House.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A13. Approval of Soul & Smoke Restaurant
Year-Round Sidewalk Cafe Layout with
Permanent Fixtures
Staff recommends City Council approval of the layout
for a year-round sidewalk cafe with permanent
fixtures for Soul & Smoke at 1601 Payne Street.
A portion of the construction costs to be funded by
the Five-Fifths TIF, not to exceed $25,000.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action as Amended
7-0-0-2
Ayes: Davis,
Rodgers, Harris,
Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma, Suffredin
Nayes:
Abstain:
Absent: Geracaris,
Kelly
A14. 2025-2026 Snow Tow Program Independent
Contractors
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute contract(s) for Snow Towing
Services in an amount not to exceed $80,000.
(Various towing companies – see attached list)
Funding for snow towing contractors is provided by
the Snow and Ice Control General Fund Account
#100.40.4550.62451. The estimated total for the
2025-2026 snow season is an amount not to exceed
the 2026 proposed budget of $50,000. For FY 2025,
we still have $75,320 available for any snow
emergencies and events.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A15. Approval of the Single Source Purchase
and Installation of a Command Access
Vehicle Body on New Vehicle #343 for the
Evanston Fire Department
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to approve a single-source purchase order
in the amount of $126,624.00 to Stonewell Bodies
and Machine Co., Inc. (625 Sills Road, Genoa, New
York 13071) for the fabrication and installation of a
Command Access Vehicle body for a 2026 Ford
F-350 4X4 Crew Cab, submitted separately for
approval on November 24, 2025. Staff are also
asking for a bid waiver. A single-source purchase
and bid waiver requires a two-thirds vote of the City
Council.
Funding for this upfitting will be from the 2026
Equipment Replacement Fund (601.19.7780.65550)
in the amount of $172,494.40, which has a FY 2026
budgeted amount of $1,300,000.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A16. Approval of a Single Source Purchase
Order for Upfitting and Installation of
Accessories for Twelve (12) New Evanston
Police Department 2026 Ford Hybrid Police
Interceptors
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager approve a single source purchase order in
the amount of not to exceed $172,494.40 to Havey
Communications (28835 Herky Drive, Suite 117,
Lake Bluff, IL 60044) for the upfitting and installation
of equipment (emergency lights, sirens, partition
system) for twelve (12) 2026 Ford Hybrid
Interceptors submitted for approval on November 24,
2025. A single-source purchase requires a two-thirds
vote of the City Council.
Funding for the upfitting of the twelve (12) vehicles
will be from the 2026 Equipment Replacement Fund
(601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of $172,494.40,
which has an anticipated FY 2026 budgeted amount
of $1,300,000.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A17. Approval of a Single-Source Contract with
Reinders, Inc. for the Purchase of a Toro
SandPro Baseball Field Groomer
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute the single-source contract
with Reinders, Inc. (911 Tower Road, Mundelein, IL
60060) for the purchase of a Toro SandPro baseball
field groomer, Model 5040, in the amount of
$36,481.85. A single-source agreement requires a
two-thirds vote of the City Council.
Funding for this purchase is from the General Fund
Greenways (account 100.40.4330.65550), which has
an approved FY 2025 budget of $60,000 and a YTD
balance of $36,257.00.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A18. Approval of Amendment No.1 to the List of
Pre-Qualified Contractors for
Cured-In-Place Pipe Sewer Rehabilitation –
2026 to 2028 (RFQ 25-47)
Staff recommends that City Council approve
Amendment No. 1 of the list of pre-qualified
contractors for Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer
Rehabilitation – 2026 to 2028 (RFQ 25-47) by
including the following contractor as pre-qualified for
three years (2026, 2027, and 2028) with the option to
extend an additional two years (2029 and 2030):
VisuSewer, LLC. (W230 N4855 Betker Dr,
Pewaukee, WI 53072).
No funding is required at this time. Bids for specific
CIPP sewer rehabilitation contracts will only be
opened from the list of pre-qualified contractors.
When these projects are awarded, they will be
funded from the Sewer Fund (Account
515.40.4535.65515).
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A19. Approval of Change Order No. 5 to the
Agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. for the
Evanston Shoreline Repairs (RFQ 21-45)
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute Change Order No. 5 to the
agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. (35 East Wacker,
Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60601), for the Evanston
Shoreline Repairs (RFQ 21-45) in the amount of
$38,900. This will increase the overall contract
amount from $460,600 to $499,500 and extend the
contract’s completion deadline by 730 calendar days,
from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2026.
Funding is provided by the Capital Improvement
Fund 2025 Project Bonds (Account
415.40.4125.62145 – 522006), which has an
approved FY 2025 budget of $750,000, with
$729,637 remaining.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A20. Resolution 68-R-25, Authorizing the City
Manager to Enter into an Agreement with
Family Focus for its Move from 2010
Dewey Avenue to 1601-07 Simpson Street,
and a Disposition Plan for 2010 Dewey
Avenue
Staff recommends that City Council approve
Resolution 68-R-25, authorizing the City Manager to
enter into an Agreement with Family Focus for its
move from 2010 Dewey Avenue to 1601-07 Simpson
Street, and a disposition plan for 2010 Dewey
Avenue. Water Fund GLs
510.40.4200.65525-424003 & 510.40.4200.65515-
424006
Held to the
December 08, 2025
Meeting
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A21. Resolution 107-R-25, Authorizing the
Mayor to Sign a Local Agency Public
Amendment #1 with the Illinois Department
of Transportation for Federal Funding
Participation Increase and to Commit
Matching Funds for the Green Bay Road
Corridor Improvement Project
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 107-R-25,
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Local Public Agency
Amendment #1 with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for Federal Funding Participation
Increase and to Commit Matching Funds for the
Green Bay Road Corridor Improvement Project.
Adoption of this resolution will allow Evanston to
receive an additional $662,512 in Surface
Transportation Program (STP) funding and to commit
to providing matching funds of $266,791 for the
project. The matching funds will be provided through
MFT funds. This was not budgeted in FY2025, but
there are adequate funds in the MFT fund to cover
this expense.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A22. Resolution 108-R-25, Authorizing the City
Clerk to Sign an Illinois Department of
Transportation Resolution for
Improvement under the Illinois Highway
Code for Salt Purchase, Tallmadge Lights
& LED Light Fixtures in the Amount of
$960,000
Staff recommends City Council adoption of
Supplemental Resolution 108-R-25 Authorizing the
City Clerk to Sign an Illinois Department of
Transportation Resolution for Improvement Under
the Illinois Highway Code for Salt Purchase,
Tallmadge Lights & LED Light Fixtures in the Amount
of $960,000.
Funding will be provided in the amount of $960,000
from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account
200.40.5100.65515), which has a total FY 2025
budget of $6,395,650.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A23. Resolution 109-R-25, Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with School District 65
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution
109-R-25, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with School District
65.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A24. Resolution 110-R-25, Approving Compass
Group USA LLC's Class C Restaurant
Liquor License Application for Luna's Pub,
1995 Campus Drive
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 110-R-25, which approves Compass
Group USA, Inc.'s Class C liquor license application
for Luna's Pub, located at 1995 Campus Drive.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A25. Resolution 111-R-25, Approving Central
Prairie, LLC's Class C Restaurant Liquor
License Application for Burl, 2545 Prairie
Avenue
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 111-R-25, which approves Central Prairie,
LLC's Class C liquor license application for Burl,
located at 2545 Prairie Avenue.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A26. Resolution 112-R-25, Approving Green
Spoon, LLC's Class E-3 Entertainment
Venue (Large) Liquor License Application
for the Palmhouse, 619 Howard Street
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
Resolution 112-R-25, which approves the Green
Spoon LLC's Class E-3 liquor license application for
Palmhouse, located at 619 Howard Street.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
A27. Resolution 113-R-25, Authorizing the
Settlement and Release of All Claims in
Connie Swygert v. City of Evanston,
2025-L-003136
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 113-R-25,
authorizing the City of Evanston to issue a settlement
payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and
release in Connie Swygert v. City of Evanston (Case
No. 2025-L-003136).
Funding will be provided from the Insurance Fund
Settlement Costs - Liability (Account
605.99.7800.62260).
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
A28. Resolution 114-R-25, Authorizing the
Settlement and Release of All Claims in
Crystal Morales, et al. v. City of Evanston,
et al., 2022- cv-2725
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 114-R-25,
authorizing the City of Evanston to issue a settlement
payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and
release in Crystal Morales, et al. v. City of Evanston,
et al. (Case No. 2022-cv-2725).
Funding will be provided from the Insurance Fund
Settlement Costs - Liability (Account
605.99.7800.62260).
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
HCDC1. Approval of Renewal Contract for
Landlord-Tenant Services with
Metropolitan Tenants Organization and
Law Center for Better Housing for January
1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
The Housing and Community Development
Committee and staff recommend approval of a
not-to-exceed $91,600.00 renewal contract for
landlord-tenant services with the Metropolitan
Tenants Organization (MTO) and the Law Center for
Better Housing (LCBH).
The funding source is the City’s Affordable Housing
Fund, 250.21.5465.65497. The Affordable Housing
Fund has an unallocated cash balance of
approximately $3.8 million.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
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Item Item Description Motion Disposition
HCDC2. Approval of Renewal Funding to
Administer the Inclusionary Housing
Waitlist
The Housing and Community Development
Committee and staff recommend approval of up to
$80,000 for Community Partners for Affordable
Housing (CPAH) to continue administering
Evanston’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO)
centralized waitlist and conducting income
certifications, re-certifications of households, and
compliance reviews for affordable units from January
1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
The funding source is the City’s Affordable Housing
Fund, 250.21.5465.65496. The Affordable Housing
Fund has an unallocated cash balance of
approximately $3.8 million.
Approved on
Consent Agenda for
Action
HCDC3. Resolution 115-R-25, Authorizing a
Moratorium on the Issuance of New
Vacation Rental Licenses for Non-Owner
Occupied Properties Until March 9, 2026
Staff recommends approval by City Council of
Resolution 115-R-25, Authorizing a Moratorium on
the Issuance of New Vacation Rental Licenses for
Non-Owner Occupied Properties Until March 9,
2026.
Approved on for
Action
7-0-0-2
Ayes: Davis,
Rodgers, Harris,
Burns, Iles,
Nieuwsma, Suffredin
Nayes:None
Abstain: None
Absent: Geracaris,
Kelly
HCDC4. Ordinance 73-O-25 to amend Title 5, Chapter 9,
of the City Code, "Vacation Rentals"
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 73-O-25,
amending Title 5, Chapter 9, Vacation Rentals, of the City
Code.
Tabled to the Fist
Regular City Council
Meeting of 2026