• Approve a proclamation designating August 26 each year as Women’s Equality Day in Oak Park. (item VII-A) Routine ceremonial proclamation with no fiscal or regulatory impact.

• Receive a presentation on a proposed intergovernmental agreement among the Village of Oak Park, Elementary District 97, and High School District 200 for early childhood education services. (item VIII-B) Provides the board an advance look at a multi-agency partnership for early childhood education before a formal vote is taken.

• Review the Village Board meeting calendars for September and October 2026. (item VIII-C) Routine scheduling review with no fiscal or regulatory impact.

• Receive the board and commission vacancy report for August 25, 2026. (item X-D) Routine notice of open seats on Village boards and commissions for residents interested in applying.

• Adopt an ordinance issuing a Restaurant B-1 liquor license to V-Munch LLC doing business as Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen. (item XV-E) Adds a new liquor license for a local vegan restaurant, expanding the list of licensed establishments in Oak Park.

• Adopt an ordinance issuing a Restaurant Class B-1 liquor license to D&D Shack LLC. (item XV-F) Adds a new liquor license for a local restaurant, expanding the list of licensed establishments in Oak Park.

• Adopt an ordinance authorizing the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment owned by the Village. (item XV-G) Allows the Village to dispose of unneeded vehicles and equipment, potentially generating revenue for the municipality.

• Adopt an ordinance amending the Property Maintenance Code to add commercial building enforcement authority. (item XV-H) Expands the Village’s legal authority to enforce property maintenance standards on commercial buildings, which could affect commercial property owners.

• Approve an intergovernmental agreement among the Village of Oak Park, Elementary District 97, and High School District 200 for the purchase of early childhood education services. (item XV-I) Formalizes a multi-agency funding partnership to support early childhood education programs in Oak Park.

• Approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Elementary District 97 for vehicle repairs and maintenance services. (item XV-J) Establishes a cost-sharing arrangement allowing the Village and District 97 to provide vehicle repair and maintenance services to each other.

• Approve the purchase of two 2026 Ford Hybrid Maverick pick-up trucks with caps and slide-outs from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois, for a total not to exceed $75,934.00, waiving the standard bid process. — $75,934 (item XV-K) Authorizes a no-bid vehicle purchase for Village fleet use; the bid waiver means no competitive pricing process was conducted.

• Approve the rebuilding of a single-axle chipper truck through purchase and installation of equipment and replacement of electronics and hydraulics from Lindco Equipment Sales, a Division of Viking-Cives, for a total not to exceed $87,375.00, waiving the standard bid process. — $87,375 (item XV-L) Authorizes a no-bid equipment purchase to refurbish a Village chipper truck; the bid waiver means no competitive pricing process was conducted.

• Approve an amendment to the contract with Meade, Inc. for emergency street lighting and traffic control repair services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $20,000.00 from $50,000.00 to $70,000.00. — $70,000 (item XV-M) Increases the spending cap for emergency street lighting and traffic signal repairs by 40%, reflecting higher-than-anticipated demand for urgent repair services.

• Approve housing loan forgiveness as recommended by the Housing Programs Advisory Committee (first item). (item XV-N) Forgives one or more Village-issued housing loans, reducing debt obligations for recipient homeowners under an established housing assistance program.

• Approve housing loan forgiveness as recommended by the Housing Programs Advisory Committee (second item). (item XV-O) Forgives one or more Village-issued housing loans, reducing debt obligations for recipient homeowners under an established housing assistance program.

• Approve the first amendment to the right of reconveyance agreement for Keystone Apartments. (item XV-P) Modifies the legal terms under which the Village holds a reconveyance interest in Keystone Apartments, affecting the property’s long-term ownership conditions.

• Approve a contract with Lo Destro Construction Company to provide renovation services at South Fire Station #3 for a total not to exceed $938,500.00. — $938,500 (item XV-Q) Commits nearly $938,500 to renovate a Village fire station, a significant public safety infrastructure expenditure.

• Approve a contract with Biko Construction LLC for the MEP relocation and sidewalk vault fill project at 120 North Oak Park Avenue for a total not to exceed $1,169,527. — $1,169,527 (item XV-R) Awards a seven-figure contract for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing relocation and sidewalk vault work at a specific Village address, representing a major capital expenditure.

• Approve the continued engagement of an additional law firm to provide legal services on behalf of the Village of Oak Park. (item XV-T) Authorizes the Village to retain a supplemental outside law firm, expanding legal representation beyond its current counsel.

• Expand overnight permit parking Zone Z1 adjacent to 6104 Roosevelt Road, as recommended by the Transportation Commission. (item XV-U) Changes overnight parking rules near 6104 Roosevelt Road, which will directly affect residents and businesses in that area.

• Adopt a resolution approving the Village’s Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Plan. (item XVI-W) Establishes a formal policy framework guiding the Village’s approach to biodiversity preservation and green infrastructure investment in future planning and projects.

• Advance the Police Department component of the Oak Park Municipal Campus Project to the design development phase and direct staff to negotiate a professional services agreement with Johnson, Lasky & Kindelin Architects, Inc. for construction documents. (item XVI-X) Moves the police station portion of a major municipal campus project forward to design development, a significant step that will shape the scope and cost of a long-term public safety facility.

• Adopt an ordinance establishing regulations and fees for single-use bags at retail establishments in Oak Park. (item XVI-Y) Creates new rules and fees governing single-use bags at retail stores, which will affect all retail businesses and consumers in Oak Park.

• Discuss the potential establishment of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district along Roosevelt Road. (item XVI-Z) A TIF district would redirect future property tax growth along Roosevelt Road into a dedicated development fund, affecting how tax revenue is distributed among local taxing bodies and potentially spurring economic development in the corridor.

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