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Waukegan finance committee approves police settlement, road agreement and city contracts
Summary
The finance committee unanimously approved four resolutions April 6, 2026: a workers' compensation settlement not to exceed $38,123.78; a state letter of understanding for IL-131 Green Bay Road improvements (no construction cost to city); a $50,000 fireworks contract; and a $4.6 million pump-room contract for 2026–2028.
The City of Waukegan Finance and Purchasing Committee on April 6 approved four resolutions covering a police workers' compensation settlement, a state roadway letter of understanding and two municipal contracts.
The most immediate item, a resolution approving settlement and release for a Waukegan Police Department workers' compensation claim (claim numbers listed in the packet), authorized payment not to exceed $38,123.78. The motion was made by Alderman Martinez and seconded by Alderman Felix; a roll-call vote recorded Aldermen Newsome, Florian, Bolton, Felix and Martinez voting in favor and the measure passed.
The committee then approved a letter of understanding with the State of Illinois for improvements to Illinois Route 131 (Green Bay Road) at Washington Street. According to staff, the project will include sidewalks, a shared-use path and a traffic signal; the LOU requires the city to maintain the improvements within city limits. Committee materials stated there is no construction cost to the city for the improvements. The motion was brought by Alderman Bolton and passed unanimously.
Members also approved a professional services contract with Bad Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions of Crown Point, Indiana, for Waukegan’s official Fourth of July fireworks for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for 2026, with renewal authority through 2031. Alderman Felix moved the item and Alderman Florian seconded; the vote was unanimous.
Finally, the committee approved contracts with Baxter & Woodman and Bowler Construction Design Build, Inc. for a high-service pump room project in an amount not to exceed $4,600,000, with the contracts effective 2026–2028. Alderman Martinez moved the item and Alderman Felix seconded; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
All four items were recorded as carried on roll call with the five-member panel in attendance. The committee adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Next steps: approved contracts will move forward for execution per staff direction and the pump-room work will proceed under the negotiated design-build schedule and reporting outlined in the contract documents.
