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Votes at a glance: Highland Park council approves fire equipment, accepts park trees and moves forward on water bids

Highland Park City Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Council approved purchases of a commercial gear dryer and 12 MSA SCBA air packs for the fire department, accepted donated trees for MLK Park, authorized advertisement for sewer rehabilitation bids, and tabled a parade permit. The proposed FY2026 budget was received and filed for further review.

Highland Park’s City Council cleared several administrative items after the sewer bond discussion, approving equipment purchases and park donations and directing staff to proceed with procurement advertising.

Fire department purchases: Council approved a resolution to buy a commercial gear dryer (replacement for a burned unit) and to purchase 12 MSA-brand self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs). Fire leadership told council the dryer vendor provides…

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