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.