DuPage County, IL

ETSB - Policy Advisory Committee

The ETSB Policy Advisory Committee will meet to review emergency response policies and system reports. The body is considering a resolution regarding designated talk groups for the Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigation Team (MERIT).

• Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District WAVE Application
• Resolution for Policy 911-005.10: MERIT Designated Talk Groups
• DEDIR System October Maintainer Report
• Policy 911-005.8: DEDIR System Subscriber Unit Requirements
• Policy 911-005.13: CommandCentral Aware

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

DuPage Council on Strengthening the System

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

Events

Zoning Board of Appeals

Veterans Assistance Commission

DuPage County Board

The County Board will discuss the purchase of real property at 2S361 Glen Park Road in Lombard for the Regional Office of Education. The meeting includes several funding appropriations for public works, the Sheriff's Office, and community grants, as well as a budget presentation for the Health Department.

• Purchase of real property at 2S361 Glen Park Road, Lombard, IL
• Proposed $2,000,000 DuPage Food Pantry Challenge Grant Program
• Contract with Kone Inc. for elevator maintenance and modernization up to $4,362,739
• Proposed rate increases for DuPage Care Center custodial, special, post-acute, and respite care
• Zoning variations for Lucky Penny's (video gaming cafe) and residential accessory buildings

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2026 tax levies and annual appropriation ordinances for fiscal year 2027. The meeting includes several million dollars in budget transfers for infrastructure and the purchase of real property in Lombard.

• Purchase of real property at 2S361 Glen Park Road, Lombard, and related lease agreements
• Contract with Kone Inc. for elevator maintenance and modernization not to exceed $4,362,739
• Budget transfer of $4,100,000 for the Regional Office of Education building purchase
• Proposed DuPage Care Center rate increases for custodial, Alzheimer's, post-acute, and respite care
• Approval of the DuPage Food Pantry Challenge Grant Program in the amount of $2,000,000

The committee approved the FY2027 financial plan, tax levies, and annual appropriation ordinances. It also authorized the purchase of real property at 2S361 Glen Park Road in Lombard for the Regional Office of Education, amending the deal to require a certified appraisal and a 90-day due diligence period.

• Approved purchase of 2S361 Glen Park Road, Lombard, as amended (17-0)
• Approved FY2027 Financial Plan and Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Approved $2M DuPage Food Pantry Challenge Grant Program
• Approved $4.36M elevator maintenance contract with Kone Inc.
• Approved $1.9M transfer for Facilities Management parking deck project
• Approved $1M transfer for Hinsdale Lake Terrace rideshare program
• Approved rate increases for DuPage Care Center custodial and acute care
• Approved $2M transfer to County Infrastructure Fund for ROE building

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review a procurement requisition for driver training and receive a presentation from the DuPage Convention & Visitor's Bureau.

• Proposed contract with Rock Gate Capital, LLC (d/b/a 160 Driving Academy) for CDL Training not to exceed $199,999.80

The Economic Development Committee approved a contract purchase order with 160 Driving Academy to provide CDL training for the Workforce Development Division. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 15, 2026, meeting and received a presentation on tourism's economic impact in DuPage County.

• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $199,999.80 CDL training contract with 160 Driving Academy

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing several procurement requisitions for vehicle and facility maintenance. The body is also considering grant proposal notifications for two multi-use path projects.

• Proposed $4,362,739 contract with Kone Inc. for elevator and escalator maintenance and modernization
• Grant proposal notification for ITEP-Stearns Road Multi-Use Path for $3,120,720.00
• Grant proposal notification for ITEP-31st Street Multi-Use Path for $1,196,280.00
• Proposed $35,000 purchase order to Sid Tools Company for maintenance and repair supplies
• Proposed $30,000 purchase order to Fastenal Company for maintenance and repair supplies

Animal Services Committee

Technology Committee

The committee is considering several procurement requisitions for software maintenance and licensing. This includes updates to network support and ERP system maintenance. The body will also review an agreement regarding GIS services for Milton Township.

• Contract amendment for CDW Government, Inc. for network support totaling $285,032.66
• Zoom licensing contract with Total Communication Solutions for $112,848.63
• ERP software maintenance with Infor (US), Inc. for $265,403.62
• Enterprise Content Management maintenance with MHC Software, Inc. for $100,836.36
• Agreement with Milton Township Highway Department for GIS services

The committee approved several procurement requisitions for software maintenance, Zoom licensing, and network support. It also authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Milton Township for GIS services.

• Approved GIS services agreement with Milton Township Highway Department
• Approved $180,921.42 contract increase for CDW Government, Inc. network support
• Approved $112,848.63 Zoom licensing contract with Total Communication Solutions
• Approved $265,403.62 ERP software maintenance contract with Infor (US), Inc.
• Approved $100,836.36 Enterprise Content Management maintenance with MHC Software, Inc.
• Approved $28,728 ERP Finance module support contract with Infor (US), Inc.
• Approved October 6, 2026 meeting minutes

Human Services

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several service contracts for community services and the DuPage Care Center. The body is considering increasing daily patient charges for custodial, Alzheimer's, post-acute, and respite care. Other items include food and supply contracts and nursing staffing services.

• Proposed rate increases for DuPage Care Center: Standard Custodial ($487 to $506), Alzheimer's ($506 to $526), Post-Acute ($695 to $723), and Respite ($400 to $416) per day
• Contract for Sysco Chicago, Inc. for food, supplies, and chemicals not to exceed $1,423,890
• Appropriation of $57,500 for the IACAA Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot Program
• Contract for Wellsky Corporation for HMIS software and cloud services not to exceed $63,838.90
• Contract for Warehouse Direct, Inc. for trash and recycling liners not to exceed $53,000

The Human Services Committee approved a contract with Sysco Chicago for up to $1,423,890 in food supplies and increased per-patient daily rates at the DuPage Care Center effective December 1, 2026. Members also approved several smaller contracts for nursing staffing, interpreter services, and radon mitigation. The committee discussed a proposed $2 million Food Insecurity Challenge Grant and heard a funding request from Family Shelter Services, but no final vote was taken on these items.

• Approved Sysco Chicago food contract up to $1,423,890
• Approved DuPage Care Center rate increases effective Dec 1, 2026
• Approved Warehouse Direct trash liner contract up to $53,000
• Approved Wellsky HMIS software renewal up to $63,838.90
• Approved two nursing staffing contracts up to $27,500 each
• Approved interpreter services contracts totaling $49,000
• Approved radon mitigation contract up to $31,200
• Approved IACAA employment barrier program appropriation of $57,500

Development Committee

The Development Committee will consider recommendations regarding zoning variations for three different locations. These include a request for a video gaming cafe and two requests for accessory building setbacks.

• ZONING-26-000029: Recommended denial of variations for a video gaming cafe restaurant southwest of Geneva Road and Gary Avenue
• ZONING-26-000034: Recommended approval of a rear yard setback reduction for a sunroom at Meadow Lake Drive and Springdale Drive
• ZONING-26-000043: Recommended approval of corner side and rear yard setback reductions for a shed at 55th Street and Alabama Avenue

The DuPage County Development Committee approved the October 6, 2026 meeting minutes and voted on three zoning items. The committee recommended denial of zoning relief for the Lucky Penny's video gaming cafe after a failed motion to approve. Additionally, the committee approved setback variations for residential properties belonging to Torre and Lopez.

• Approved October 6, 2026 Development Committee meeting minutes
• Recommended to deny zoning relief for Lucky Penny's video gaming cafe (0 Ayes, 5 Nays)
• Approved rear yard setback variation for Torre at 19 feet instead of 25 feet (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved corner side and rear yard setback variations for Lopez shed (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several facility maintenance contracts and professional engineering agreements. The body will also discuss the results of a DuPage County Rate Study.

• Proposed $4,362,739 contract with Kone Inc. for elevator maintenance and modernization at Jack T. Knuepfer and Care Center buildings
• Proposed $375,000 agreement with Trotter and Associates for water system modeling and design
• Proposed $182,890 contract with Cummins Sales and Service, Inc. for two standby diesel power generation units
• Proposed $35,000 contract with Warehouse Direct, Inc. for trash and recycling liners
• Acceptance of a $300,000 EPA Mandatory Grant Program award for Public Works

The committee approved several facility and infrastructure contracts, including a major agreement for elevator modernization and repair. It also authorized the purchase of standby power units and engineering services for water and sanitary systems.

• Approved $4,362,739 contract to Kone Inc. for elevator/escalator maintenance and modernization
• Approved $375,000 contract to Trotter and Associates for water system modeling and design
• Approved $182,890 purchase of two standby diesel power generation units from Cummins Sales and Service, Inc.
• Approved $35,000 contract to Warehouse Direct, Inc. for trash and recycling liners
• Approved $26,500 contract to Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. for sanitary services engineering
• Approved $23,460 purchase of a used JLG Boom Towable Electric Unit from United Rentals
• Approved $300,000 EPA Mandatory Grant Program award
• Approved $15,550 budget transfer for election warehouse lease payment

CSBG Advisory Board

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee is reviewing several professional service contracts for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court. The body will also consider a budget increase for the Sheriff's Office and a contract amendment for the State's Attorney's Office.

• Additional $300,000 appropriation for the Sheriff Commissary Fund
• Contract amendment for Axon Enterprise, Inc. to increase body camera and taser funding to $1,361,661.71
• Contract for Audriana T. Anderson (Anderson Attorneys & Advisors LLC) as Child Protection GAL Attorney up to $42,000
• Contract for Megan Elsner (Lafata Law LLC) as Child Protection GAL Attorney up to $42,000
• Contract purchase order to DuPage County Health Department for a court navigator up to $48,000

The committee approved multiple professional service contracts for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, including legal and navigation services. Additionally, the committee authorized a $300,000 appropriation for the Sheriff's Commissary Fund and a $235,837.26 contract increase for body cameras and tasers.

• Approved October 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved $42,000 GAL attorney contract for Audriana T. Anderson
• Approved $48,000 court navigator contract for Health Department
• Approved $42,000 GAL attorney contract for Megan Elsner
• Approved $300,000 appropriation for Sheriff Commissary Fund
• Approved $5,965 budget transfer for Coroner's Office
• Approved $235,837.26 contract increase for Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Accepted September 2026 Public Defender's statistical report

Zoning Board of Appeals

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The commission will discuss budget and candidate status and approve a bills payable list. The meeting includes an executive session for employee matters and pending litigation.

• Approval of bills payable list
• Certification of candidates subject to one-on-one interviews
• Budget status review
• Executive session regarding employee appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

ETSB - Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board is meeting to approve various contracts, budget transfers, and network access requests for local public safety agencies. The board will also review financial reports and set the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Grant of $1,830,783 in 911 surcharge funds to two DuPage County Public Safety Answering Points
• Contract for 2,000 Motorola IMPRES GEN2 replacement batteries for $262,940
• Three-year project management tool subscription with Monday.com for $45,360
• Payment of claims totaling $747,924.16
• CAD system network access and MOUs for Hanover Township, Pleasantview Fire Protection District, and Wood Dale Police Department

Ethics Commission

The DuPage County Ethics Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and establish its meeting schedule for 2027.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes (26-2695)
• Establishment of the 2027 Ethics Commission Meeting Schedule (26-2700)

The commission approved the minutes from June 10, 2026, and the meeting schedule for 2027. Chair Demling announced his resignation effective January. Staff reported that 91% of County Employees have completed training.

• Approved June 10, 2026 minutes
• Approved 2027 Ethics Commission Meeting Schedule

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will vote on several high-value infrastructure and technology contracts. The agenda includes funding for community services, zoning variations, and the appropriation of multiple grants for the State's Attorney's Office and senior services.

• Contract to Excel Electric, Inc. to replace switchgear and generator at the Power Plant for up to $5,865,000
• Contract to Mark43, Inc. for a Police Records Management System for $4,486,516.16
• Design engineering services for CH 23/Naperville Road at Illinois Route 38 for up to $1,066,462
• Appropriation of $8,308,800 for the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund for Senior Services
• Zoning variations for properties in Bloomingdale and Milton

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will meet to approve minutes from the August 4, 2026, meeting. The agenda includes a discussion with the DuPage County Federal Lobbyist regarding a federal update.

• Approval of August 4, 2026, meeting minutes (26-2587)
• Federal Update discussion with DuPage County Federal Lobbyist

The DuPage County Legislative Committee met to hear a federal legislative update regarding upcoming funding deadlines and appropriations. Committee members discussed OMB proposals, midterm election impacts, and expiring bills affecting the Transportation and Community Services departments. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 4, 2026 regular meeting.

• Approved August 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing various procurement contracts, budget transfers, and grant appropriations. Key discussions include funding for winter sheltering and the procurement of a new police records management system.

• Contract to Excel Electric, Inc. to replace switchgear and generator at the Power Plant for up to $5,865,000
• Contract to Mark43, Inc. for a Police Records Management System for $4,486,516.16
• Design engineering services for CH 23/Naperville Road at Illinois Route 38 for up to $1,066,462
• Budget transfer of $420,000 for DuPagePads winter sheltering and services
• Budget transfer of $235,838 for Axon tasers and body worn cameras

The committee approved a $5.8M contract for power plant switchgear and generator replacement. It also authorized a $4.4M police records management system and several grants for community services and youth programs. Consensus was reached on 2027 employee benefit cost-reduction options and a $4.1M property purchase for the Regional Office of Education.

• Approved $5.86M contract to Excel Electric, Inc. for power plant switchgear and generator
• Approved $4.48M contract to Mark43, Inc. for Police Records Management System
• Approved $420,000 for DuPagePads winter sheltering and services
• Approved $125,000 for YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Strong Families Parent Mentor Program
• Approved $100,000 total for The Community House tutoring and social worker services
• Approved $1.06M for CH 23/Naperville Road design engineering services
• Approved $235,838 for Axon tasers and body worn cameras
• Consensus reached for $4.1M Regional Office of Education property purchase

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

Transportation Committee

The DuPage County Transportation Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Room 3500B at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The committee will consider four procurement contracts, including $1,066,462 for Phase II design engineering on the CH 23/Naperville Road at Illinois Route 38 project, and a $120,000 deicing liquids contract. It will also review eleven change orders extending engineering contracts and hear a presentation of the 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan with a request for its release.

• Contract with Alfred Benesch & Company for Phase II design engineering on CH 23/Naperville Road at Illinois Route 38, Section 19-00195-05-CH, not to exceed $1,066,462 (Oct 13, 2026–Oct 31, 2028)
• Contract with K-Tech Specialty Coatings, Inc. for deicing liquids, not to exceed $120,000, Nov 1, 2026–Oct 31, 2027, awarded as sole source
• Contract with Priority Products, Inc. for Weatherhead hydraulic fittings, hoses and connectors, not to exceed $45,000, third and final renewal of bid #23-089-DOT
• Contract with GFT Infrastructure, Inc. for construction engineering services, Section 26-00009-07-EG, not to exceed $500,000 (Oct 13, 2026–Oct 31, 2029)
• Eleven change orders extending engineering contracts with firms including Alfred Benesch, BLA, Civiltech, HR Green, H W Lochner, STV, TranSystems and V3 Companies

The DuPage County Transportation Committee approved meeting minutes, a consent agenda of procurement requisitions for deicing liquids and hydraulic fittings, and multiple engineering contracts and change orders. The committee also heard a presentation and held a discussion regarding the 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan.

• Approved minutes of the September 15, 2026 meeting
• Approved procurement contracts including $120,000 for deicing liquids to K-Tech Specialty Coatings, Inc. and $45,000 for hydraulic fittings and hoses to Priority Products, Inc.
• Approved Phase II design engineering services contract for Naperville Road at Illinois Route 38 to Alfred Benesch & Company for up to $1,066,462
• Approved construction engineering services contract to GFT Infrastructure, Inc. for up to $500,000
• Approved various engineering contract extensions and change orders (Items 7.A. through 7.K.)

Human Services

The DuPage County Human Services Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to vote on accepting and appropriating several state and federal grants, including $8,308,800 for the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund and $450,000 more for LIHEAP energy assistance. The committee will also consider four DuPage Care Center contract purchase orders, including $550,000 for therapy consulting services and $50,000 for oxygen supplies. Several expired care center contracts are on the consent agenda for closure. The agenda also includes updates on the care center and community services.

• Accept and appropriate $8,308,800 Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund PY27 for Senior Services
• Accept $450,000 increase for LIHEAP HHS Grant PY25, raising total from $4,050,265 to $4,500,265
• Approve $387,000 in LIHEAP payments to energy assistance providers
• Approve $550,000 contract with Symbria Rehab, Inc. for physical, occupational, speech and respiratory consulting at DuPage Care Center
• Approve $50,000 contract with AirGas USA, LLC for liquid oxygen and repairs at DuPage Care Center

The DuPage County Human Services Committee approved multiple grant fund acceptances, including transportation and senior services grants, alongside an increase and payment issuance for energy assistance programs. The committee also approved several contract purchase orders and consent items related to the DuPage Care Center, as well as a residency waiver.

• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Ride United Transportation Grant PY26 acceptance and appropriation of $6,750
• Approved Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund PY27 acceptance and appropriation of $8,308,800
• Approved LIHEAP HHS Grant PY25 funding increase from $4,050,265 to $4,500,265
• Approved LIHEAP energy assistance provider payments of $387,000
• Approved AirGas USA, LLC contract purchase order not to exceed $50,000 for liquid portable oxygen and repairs
• Approved Symbria Rehab, Inc. wellness center staffing contract not to exceed $68,500
• Approved Symbria Rehab, Inc. therapy consulting services contract not to exceed $550,000

Environmental Committee

The DuPage County Environmental Committee holds its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Room 3500A at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 4, 2026 regular meeting, a staff report covering a 2026 Fall Sign Recycling Flyer and a Pace Bus Ads Memo, and presentations from Chicago Glue & Machine on Illinois Green Business Certification and from SCARCE on DuPage County projects. No old or new business items are listed, and no votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda.

• Approval of Environmental Committee minutes from the August 4, 2026 regular meeting (item 26-2333)
• Staff report: 2026 Fall Sign Recycling Flyer (item 26-2609)
• Staff report: Pace Bus Ads Memo (item 26-2608)
• Presentation: Chicago Glue & Machine — Illinois Green Business Certification
• Presentation: SCARCE — DuPage County Projects

The DuPage County Environmental Committee approved the minutes from its August 4, 2026 regular meeting and accepted staff reports on the fall sign recycling flyer and Pace Bus ads. The committee also received presentations on the Sustainable DuPage Impact Report and the SCARCE Quarterly Report before adjourning.

• Approved Environmental Committee regular meeting minutes from August 4, 2026
• Accepted and placed on file the 2026 Fall Sign Recycling Flyer report
• Accepted and placed on file the Pace Bus Ads Memo regarding the Feed the Cart campaign

Stormwater Management Committee

The DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:30 AM in the County Board Room at 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Members will consider opening the FY2027 Water Quality Improvement Program Grant, extending several engineering and construction contracts, and approving a $188,658 contract with V3 Construction Group, LTD for the Kress Creek Upstream Weir Repair Project. The agenda also includes a $45,000 budget transfer for employee medical and hospital insurance and routine staff reports.

• Contract with V3 Construction Group, LTD for the Kress Creek Upstream Weir Repair Project, not to exceed $188,658, October 13, 2026 through November 30, 2030 (bid #26-081-SWM)
• Budget transfer of $45,000 from Other Contractual Expenses to Employee Medical and Hospital Insurance for FY26
• Opening of the Water Quality Improvement Program Grant for FY2027, with a submission deadline of January 8, 2027
• Change orders extending contracts with V3 Companies Ltd. and Martam Construction to November 30, 2027, with no change to contract amounts
• First amendment to Resolution SM-R-0005-26 with Milton Township Highway Department for the National Street Drainage Improvement Project, extending the agreement end date to November 30, 2027

The DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee approved a $45,000 budget transfer for employee medical insurance, opened the FY2027 Water Quality Improvement Program Grant, and approved multiple contract extensions and a repair project. Committee members also received updates on Sawmill Creek flooding concerns, municipal coordination, and a toxic dumping remediation effort in Darien and Willowbrook.

• Approved $45,000 budget transfer for FY26 employee medical and hospital insurance
• Accepted September 2026 Schedule of Claims
• Opened Water Quality Improvement Program Grant for FY2027 with a January 8, 2027 deadline
• Approved change order extending V3 Companies Ltd. engineering services contract to November 30, 2027
• Approved change order extending Martam Construction contract to November 30, 2027
• Approved first amendment to Milton Township Intergovernmental Agreement for National Street Drainage Improvement Project to November 30, 2027
• Approved V3 Construction Group contract for Kress Creek Upstream Weir Repair Project for up to $188,658 (sent to Finance)
• Approved Sutton Ford F-550 chassis cab contract for up to $193,008 (sent to Finance)