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Oak Park staff outline CIP priorities: new fire engine financing and $17M recreation center

Oak Park Planning Commission · May 5, 2026
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Summary

City staff presented the FY 26-27 capital improvement plan highlighting a financed fire engine (about $1.2 million, five-year financing with ~ $207,000 annual debt service), $150,000 election equipment (offset by revenue), and $17 million in bond-funded recreation center construction beginning in 2027.

City management presented highlights of Oak Park's FY 26-27 capital improvement plan at the planning commission meeting and the commission voted to accept the plan to advance it through the approval process.

The city manager said the proposed CIP includes financing for a new fire engine (estimated cost about $1.2 million) to be financed over five years with an…

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