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City manager details $40M+ 2026 capital plan, Moraine Township IGA and Ripple PR contract; council approves omnibus items

City Council of Highland Park · January 27, 2026
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Summary

City Manager Newkirk told the council the 2026 capital improvement program totals more than $40 million with about $17 million for water and sewer, $17 million for streets/parking/paths, and $6 million for facility improvements; staff recommended approval of 11 omnibus items (approved 6–0) including an IGA with Moraine Township and a proposed contract with Ripple Public Relations.

City Manager Newkirk presented the staff report at the Jan. 26 Highland Park City Council meeting, saying staff recommended approval of 11 items grouped on the omnibus agenda and highlighting three items for attention: updates to administrative hearing notification procedures, a proposed contract with Ripple Public Relations for event coordination, and an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to give Moraine Township read-only access to the…

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