Tinley Park approves $2.5M pavement management funding and various contracts

The Village Board Meeting for Tinley Park, Illinois, held on March 5, 2025, focused on several key resolutions related to infrastructure and community services. The meeting commenced with a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-R-020, which authorizes an appropriation of up to $2,510,000 from motor fuel tax funds for the fiscal year 2026 pavement management program resurfacing project. This resolution was discussed in detail during the prior Committee of the Whole meeting and was approved unanimously by the Board.

Following this, Trustee Shaw introduced Resolution 2025-R-021, which involves awarding a contract to P.T. Farrell Construction Company for the same resurfacing project, amounting to $3,799,944.03. This resolution also received unanimous approval after a brief discussion.

Trustee Sullivan then presented Resolution 2025-R-025, which approved a change order for the 2024 pavement management program resurfacing project with Iroquois Paving Corp, amounting to $200,000. This item was similarly discussed in the previous meeting and was passed without opposition.

The Board continued with Resolution 2025-R-023, which approved a contract with City Escape Garden and Design LLC for landscape bed maintenance at a cost of $168,396. This resolution was also unanimously approved.

Trustee O'Connor took the lead on Resolution 2025-R-024, which involved another contract with City Escape Garden and Design LLC for landscape maintenance, totaling $274,239.36. This item was passed following a brief discussion.

Trustee Mahoney moved to adopt Resolution 2025-R-022, which approved a contract with City Escape Garden and Design LLC for landscape planters and beautification, costing $194,994. This resolution was also approved unanimously.

The meeting then shifted to item 18, where staff provided updates on the comprehensive plan, indicating significant community input and progress. The Board expressed appreciation for the efforts made in coordinating with various stakeholders.

In closing remarks, Trustee Brady encouraged attendance at the upcoming St. Patrick's Day parade, highlighting community events and local veteran organizations hosting celebrations. The meeting concluded with a positive note on community engagement and upcoming events, reinforcing the Board's commitment to local initiatives.