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City Council meeting summary

NapervilleMay 19, 20263 min read

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Council approved multiple contract awards including a lead water service replacement program, authorized two Fire Department medical billing positions to handle EMS billing, directed 2026 planning focus to the I-88 Corridor, and asked staff to prepare a Naperville Due Process and Municipal Property Ordinance for first reading.

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The council approved construction and utility contracts that will fund water service line replacements and park work, which may involve neighborhood construction. The Fire Department will hire two in‑house medical billing staff to replace a third‑party vendor, an expected cost-saving change. Council asked staff to concentrate planning work this year on the I‑88 Corridor and instructed staff to draft a local ordinance limiting how city property and resources are used for federal immigration enforcement, to come back for a first reading.

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Approved contract award Bid 26-015 to Baumgartner Construction, Inc. for North Central College Riverwalk Park for up to $2,049,192.32 plus 3% contingency (Mayor recused).
Approved contract award Bid 25-253 to Trine Construction Corporation for the 2026 Lead Water Service Replacement Program for up to $3,393,800 plus 3% contingency.
Authorized the City Manager to increase 2026 personnel headcount and hire two full‑time Medical Billing Representatives in the Fire Department (estimated annual savings ~ $300,000).
Received SECA Grant Fund presentation and directed SECA Commission and staff to refine policy, define changes of scope, consider self‑sufficiency paths, and explore standardized parade routes and anti‑vehicle barrier costs.
Directed staff to focus the Planning Team's 2026 special study work on the I‑88 Corridor (motion carried).
Received staff report on the proposed Naperville Due Process and Municipal Property Ordinance and directed staff to prepare an ordinance for first reading at the June 2, 2026 Council meeting (motion carried 6-3).
Passed ordinance amending the City of Naperville 2025 Annual Budget by $3,074,800 (ORD 26-046).
Approved consent items including cash disbursements for April 1–30, 2026 totaling $45,554,928.77 and several procurement and contract actions.

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May 19, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION: Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 by 4 p.m. on May 19. Questions regarding online sign-up may be directed to the Community Services Department by calling (630) 305-5300. PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: The citizen participation guidelines are outlined in 1-5-6-6: - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION of the Naperville Municipal Code. ALL VIEWPOINTS AND OPINIONS WELCOME: All viewpoints are welcome, positive comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal attacks at Council members, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished. SPEAKER TIME LIMITS: Speakers must limit their remarks to no more than three minutes. Petitioners may speak on an agenda item first and have up to 10 minutes and are also granted a five-minute rebuttal once all other speakers have commented. IF YOU SIGNED UP TO SPEAK, staff will call your name at the appropriate time during the City Council meeting. Once your name is called you may identify yourself for the public record and then address remarks to the City Council as a whole. Speak clearly and try to limit remarks directly to the matter under discussion. Speakers are called in the order they sign up.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 p.m.
OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
Present the Accessible Community Task Force and Advisory Commission on Disabilities student recognition awards
Proclaim May 20 - 24, 2026 VFW Buddy Poppy Days in the City of Naperville
Proclaim May 25, 2026 as Memorial Day and National Moment of Remembrance in Naperville
PUBLIC FORUM:
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO USE OMNIBUS METHOD FOR THE CONSENT AGENDA:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approve the Cash Disbursements for the period of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, for a total of $45,554,928.77
Approve the May 5, 2026, regular City Council meeting minutes
Approve the City Council meeting schedule for June, July, and August 2026
Receive the year-to-date Investment and Cash Balance Report through March 31, 2026
Receive the year-to-date budget report through April 30, 2026
Accept the public improvements at Naperville Polo Club Phase 1 and authorize the City Clerk to reduce the corresponding public improvement surety
Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-120, Bucket Truck Replacement (Unit 516), to Altec Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $226,850
Approve the award of Bid 26-067, Pipefitting, Plumbing and Mechanical Services, to Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $567,980 and for a one-year term
Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 24-230, West Waterworks and PAS 15E Improvements, to Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. for an additional 91 days
Approve the award of Change Order #2 to Contract 23-296, Office Supplies, Operating Supplies and Small Equipment, to Amazon for an amount not to exceed $200,000 and a total award of $409,999
Approve the award of Change Order #5 to Contract 14-098, Harris Radio System Maintenance Agreement, to L3 Harris Corporation for an amount not to exceed $53,526 and a total award of $6,170,077.22, plus any additional as-needed costs defined in sections C and D of the Addendum, and for an additional one-month term
Pass the ordinance approving an amendment to the City of Naperville 2025 Annual Budget in the amount of $3,074,800 (requires six positive votes)
Pass the ordinance approving variances for a private gym and lacrosse training facility for the property located at 655 N. Washington Street (Jax Lax) - DEV-0170-2025
Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending Section 1-8B-4 of the Naperville Municipal Code regarding ambulance and emergency response services billing
Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance to establish two-way stop control at the intersection of Big Foot Ln/Belaire Ct and Zaininger Ave (requires 6 positive votes)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Concur with the petitioner, open the public hearing for the Bauer Road Duplexes (DEV-0162-2025), and continue the case to the June 16, 2026 City Council meeting
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
AWARD OF BIDS AND OTHER ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE:
Approve the award of Bid 26-015, North Central College Riverwalk Park - 430 S. Washington St., to Baumgartner Construction, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,049,192.32, plus a 3% contingency
Approve the award of Bid 25-253, 2026 Lead Water Service Replacement Program, to Trine Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed $3,393,800 plus a 3% contingency
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Authorize the City Manager to increase the 2026 personnel headcount and hire two full-time Medical Billing Representatives in the Fire Department
Receive the Special Events and Community Arts (SECA) Grant Fund presentation and reach consensus on modifications to the SECA Policy and Procedures Manual
Receive the report and provide direction as to the special study to be initiated by the Planning Team in 2026
Receive the staff report regarding the proposed “Naperville Due Process and Municipal Property Ordinance,” consider the options set forth regarding local action on federal immigration enforcement activities, and provide direction to staff
NEW BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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