City of Highland Park City Council met Jan. 26
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council Held on January 12, 2026
B. Approval of the Minutes of the Closed Session of the Regular Meeting of the City Council on January 12, 2026
V. Approval of Warrant List
A. Warrant List and Wire Transfers from January 01, 2026 to January 15, 2026.
VI. Report of Mayor
A. Proclamations
• In Recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
B. Other Business
• 2025 Outgoing Advisory Group, Board and Commission Members (ABC) Recognition of Service
VII. Business from the Council
VIII. Business from City Staff
A. 2026 Major Projects Work Plan
B. 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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. An Ordinance Amending Sections 38.007 and 38.008 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968,” as Amended, Regarding the City’s Administrative Hearing System
2. A Resolution Repealing Resolution No. R153-2025 and Approving the Regular Committee of the Whole and City Council Meeting Schedule for 2026
3. A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ripple Public Relations
Finance
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1020)
4. An Ordinance Approving the Abatement of the 2025 Tax Levies for Several General Obligation Bond Issues
5. A Resolution to Enter an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology for Cybersecurity in the form of CrowdStrike Services
6. A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving an Agreement with Microsystems, Inc., of Northbrook, Illinois, for the Provision of File Storage and Retrieval, Scanning and Imaging Services
7. A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the City’s Purchasing Manual and Approving the Renewal of LaserFiche Document Management Software with Cloud Hosting
Public Works
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0807)
8. A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Purchase of Electricity through the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Cooperative (NIMEC)
Community Development
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-432-0867)
9. An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the City of Highland Park, County of Lake, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026 to Increase the Housing Trust Fund Budget.
10. A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Highland Park and Moraine Township Assessor for Access to City Permit and Plan Database System
Public Safety
(Questions concerning these items can be directed to 847-926-1084)
11. An Ordinance Amending Sections 71.360, 75.001, and 75.035 of “The Highland Park Code of 1968” as amended, Regarding Motor Driven Vehicles
XI. Items Removed From Omnibus Vote Consideration
XII. Other Business
XIII. Closed Session
XIV. Adjournment
https://highlandparkil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/222/files/agenda/1335
