The City Council approved a contract with Mission Ready Contracting for trail enhancements in Moody Park and also approved a special use permit for a place of worship at XXX Frank Scott Parkway.

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May 19, 2026

Council approves spending, projects, and appointments

Fairview Heights City Council approved $4,331,181.81 in bills, authorized a new Public Works pickup truck, advanced three road improvement resolutions, and confirmed multiple board and commission appointments.

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May 5, 2026

Council approves zoning, variance, and park planning

The City Council approved a zoning change, a detached carport variance, and a $7,500 professional services agreement for redesign work tied to converting Pleasant Ridge Park from septic to sewer.

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Apr 21, 2026

Council approves road and emergency aid measures

The City Council approved a roadway improvement contract for Pearson Drive and Walter Avenue, authorized Fairview Heights to join an Illinois emergency mutual aid system, and approved purchase agreements for public right-of-way maintenance.

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Apr 7, 2026

Council approves salaries, budget, and path funding

The City Council approved the 2026-2027 salaries ordinance, adopted the 2026-2027 city budget with a TIF expenditures amendment raising one line item from $25,000 to $3,100,000, and authorized funding agreement support for the St. Ellen Mine shared use path extension along Ashland Avenue.

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Mar 18, 2026

Council approves police, park, and budget actions

The City Council approved more than $2.59 million in bills and invoices, amended the proposed 2026-2027 budget to add $310,000 tied to an Illinois law enforcement training grant, and signed off on several public safety, park, road, and building projects.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council approves grocery tax and road funding

The City Council approved a new municipal grocery retailers occupation tax, adopted an updated capital improvement priority list, and authorized funding for Phase II design engineering for Longacre Drive. It also temporarily increased the Police Department’s sworn officer force level from 47 to 49.

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Feb 3, 2026

Council approves park and trail funding

The City Council approved three spending items: $150,000 in funding for Moody Park Trail enhancements, $30,000 for redesign work on the Pleasant Ridge Park renovation project, and a professional services agreement for the Lincoln Trail Great Streets Initiative.

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Jan 20, 2026

Council approves road and chamber projects

The City Council approved funding and agreements for several road improvement projects, including Frank Scott Parkway/DePaul Drive/Jennings Station Drive, Illinois Route 159, Old Collinsville Road, and Ashland Avenue, and accepted funding for renovations to the City Council Chambers.

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Jan 6, 2026

City approves website overhaul

The City Council approved a contract with the Fource Group for website hosting, redesign, and development services, and also adopted a new no-parking zone on 3rd Avenue.

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