Council approves package of contracts, purchases and license changes in unanimous consent and roll calls

The Waukegan City Council on Aug. 18 approved a multi-item consent agenda and several separate ordinances, clearing a bundle of contracts, vehicle and equipment purchases, settlements and two liquor-license increases.

The consent agenda included payroll and vendor ratifications and a slate of procurement and grant-related resolutions. Highlights approved by roll call included awarding the fiscal-year 2026 road program to Peter Baker & Son, purchase and installation of grinder systems for wastewater lift stations, multiple equipment purchases for public works and water utilities, and an intergovernmental sewer agreement with Lake County.

The council approved the following formal actions (motions listed as stated at the meeting): - Award fiscal year 2026 road program to Peter Baker & Son for an amount not to exceed $5,687,601.40. Motion by Alderman Newsom; second by Alderman Downerworth. Outcome: approved by roll call. - Approve purchase and installation of grinder systems for lift stations 1 and 5 from Mississippi Valley Pump, not to exceed $192,300. Motion by Alderman Guzman; second by Alderman Newsom. Outcome: approved by roll call. - Reclassify funds for Pershing Road culvert design engineering with SIORBA…