City Council Approves $66K for 2025 Chevy Tahoe Public Works Vehicle

The City Council of Berwyn, Illinois, convened on August 12, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focused on infrastructure improvements and technology upgrades.

The meeting commenced with a motion to approve the purchase of a 2025 Chevy Tahoe for the Public Works Department. The vehicle, identified by VIN number 1GNS6NRD8SR367275, was approved at a cost of $66,241. The motion was made by Councilmember Palaczek and seconded by Councilmember Pabon, receiving unanimous support from all eight council members present.

Next, the council reviewed a communication from Senior Engineer Nicole Campbell regarding the approval of pay estimate number 5 for the 2024 Motor Fuel Tax street resurfacing program. The council approved a payment of $40,728 to Lindell Brothers Inc. for their work on the project, again with unanimous consent.

The agenda continued with another communication from Engineer Campbell, this time concerning the construction of a 4,000,000-gallon ground storage tank. The council approved a combined payment of $639,900 to Aerovaldivia Contractors for pay estimates number 1 and 2, which included a 10% retainage. This payment is to be processed through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

Further discussions led to the approval of pay estimate number 5 for the Acton Avenue water main and sewer project, with a payment of $729,399.78 to Tryan Construction, also to be funded through ARPA. The council unanimously supported this motion as well.

The council then addressed pay estimate number 1 for the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax street resurfacing program, approving a payment of $540,980.10 to Lindell Brothers Inc., which included a 10% retainage.

Lastly, the council considered a recommendation from city staff to waive the bidding process and enter into a new Software as a Service (SaaS) agreement with Tyler Technologies for an annual fee of $169,418. This motion was also passed unanimously, marking a significant upgrade to the city's current technology systems.

In summary, the meeting resulted in the approval of multiple infrastructure payments and a technology contract, all receiving unanimous support from the council, reflecting a commitment to enhancing city services and infrastructure.