Underway Major City Projects: Highland Park Manager Updates Residents

HIGHLAND PARK, IL - Among the city's 2017 projects are approximately 150 significant public-facing initiatives that are outside of the Highland Park administration's day-to-day operations.

City Manager Ghida Neukirch presented the first quarter update of local work plans at last week's council meeting.

Highlights included:

• Progress on a potential Library expansion;
• A Common Grant Application in partnership with YEA! Highland Park and the Highland Park Community Foundation;
• Board and commission volunteer training workshops;
• Collaboration with North Shore School District 112 with regard to Edgewood Middle School site improvements;
• Fire lieutenant emergency medical technician and police officer recruitment;
• Reaccreditation applications for police, fire and public works employees;
• Route improvements to the Senior Connector;
• and planning for the City’s 150th Anniversary

“The City’s mission is to provide fiscally responsible, high-quality services through effective, transparent and collaborative governance,” Neukirch said. “The major projects are established based on the foundation of the city's mission and core priorities (of) fiscal stability, public safety, infrastructure investment, and community vibrancy. The work plan is proactive, aggressive and reflects the quality programs and service provided to the community.”

The aforementioned major projects were established in the preceding year based on input from the city council, public and staff.

The full first quarter update is available online. Initiatives and projects are organized by department, will be further updated on the Highland Park website and presented to the city council on a quarterly basis.

For more information, please contact City Manager Ghida Neukirch at 847-926-1000 or cityhp@cityhpil.com.