City of Darien City Council met April 6
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Declaration of Quorum
5. Questions, Comments and Announcements — General (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any issue – 3 Minute Limit Per Person, Additional Public Comment Period – Agenda Item 18)
6. Approval of Minutes
A. Administrative/Finance Committee-of-the-Whole — February 18, 2026
B. Administrative/Finance Committee-of-the-Whole — February 25, 2026
C. City Council — March 2, 2026
7. Receiving of Communications
8. Mayor’s Report
A. Recognition – Rotary Club of Darien
B. Consideration of a Motion to Approve a Resolution of the City of Darien in Support of the Illinois America250 Commemoration
9. City Clerk’s Report
10. City Administrator’s Report
11. Department Head Information/Questions
A. Police Department – Annual Report 2025
B. Municipal Services
12. Treasurer’s Report
A. Warrant Number — 25-26-22
B. Warrant Number — 25-26-23
C. Monthly Report — February 2026
13. Standing Committee Reports
14. Questions and Comments — Agenda Related (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any item on the Council’s Agenda – 3 Minute Limit Per Person)
15. Old Business
16. Consent Agenda
A. Motion to Approve:
• The Annual Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2025, Beginning at 9:30 A.M., Sponsored by the Darien Lions Club and
• Authorizing the Police Department to Assist in Traffic Control and Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Streets for the Fourth of July Parade: From the Jewel Parking Lot, North on Cass Avenue to 71st Street; East on 71st Street to Clarendon Hills Road; South on Clarendon Hills Road to Hinsdale South High School
B. Motion to Grant a Waiver of the Raffle License Bond Requirement for the West Suburban Symphony Society
C. Motion to Accept a proposal from Steve Piper and Sons, Inc., for Tub Grinding Services in an Amount not to Exceed $6,500.00
D. Motion to Approve a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (FY 2026/27 General Maintenance)
E. Motion to Approve a Resolution Allowing the City of Darien to Perform Maintenance and Emergency Work on City Owned Infrastructure on State of Illinois Highway System, for a Period May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2028
F. Motion to Accept a Proposal from Garland/DBS, Inc., Services Related to the Interior Wall, Roof Purlins, Roof and Gutter Upgrades of the Municipal Services Salt Shed, 1041 S Frontage Road, Including Materials and Related Services for the Repairs and Upgrades of Specified Work in an amount not to Exceed $295,763.00
G. Motion to Approve a Dedicated Plat of Easement at Chestnut Court Plaza for an Electrical Service to Provide Power for Low-Voltage Lighting at the City’s Gateway Sign, Located within the Southern Right-of-Way East of Lemont Road, on Property Owned by Chestnut Court Darien IL LLC (PIN No. 09-29-300-008)
H. Motion Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Chestnut Court Darien IL LLC Related to Providing Electrical Service for the LowVoltage Lighting at the City’s Gateway Sign, Located within the Southern Right-of-Way east of Lemont Road
I. Motion to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing Participation in the Suburban Tree Consortium (Membership – Exhibit A)
J. Motion to Accept a Proposal from Belmont Digital LLC to Remove Damaged Components and Replace the Marquee Panel, Data Box Controls, Limited Welding Metal Fabrication and the Illuminated Sign Panel for the Marquee Site on the Southwest Corner of Plainfield Rd. and Cass Ave. 7702 Cass Ave. at a Cost not to Exceed $34,950.00
K. Motion to Accept a Proposal from Terrain Landscape Contractors to Remove Damaged Components and Replace the Landscape Lighting Controller, Low Voltage Lighting, Limited Retaining Wall Reset, Landscape Plantings and Mulch at the Marquee Site on the Southwest Corner of Plainfield Rd. and Cass Ave. 7702 Cass Ave. at a Cost not to Exceed $9,743.00
L. Motion to Approve Electrical Services from Rags Electric, Inc. as Related to the Electric Panel Circuitry, Re-Wiring and Conduit Removal and Replacement at the Material and Hourly Unit Prices in an Estimated Amount not to Exceed $2,000 at the Marquee Site on the Southwest Corner of Plainfield Rd. and Cass Ave. 7702 Cass Ave. Unit Costs on File Under R-13-25 Rag’s Electric Street Light Maintenance
M. Motion to Approve for a Contingency for Unforeseen Damages to Underground, and Structural Components, Water that May Require Removal and Replacement at a Cost not to Exceed $5,000 at the Marquee Site on the Southwest Corner of Plainfield Rd. and Cass Ave. 7702 Cass Ave
N. Motion to Approve an Ordinance an Ordinance Approving a Minor PUD Amendment and Final Plat of Subdivision (PZC-26-3: Home Depot Lot Split, 2101 W 75th Street)
O. Motion to Approve an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for an Amusement Use (Billiards)in Accordance with the Darien Zoning Ordinance (PZC-26-2: Darick Ammons, 7511 Lemont Road)
17. New Business
A. Consideration of a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving the 2026-2027 Budget
18. Questions, Comments and Announcements — General (This is an opportunity for the public to make comments or ask questions on any issue – 3 Minute Limit Per Person)
19. Adjournment
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