City of Waukegan City Council met Jan. 5
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. Opening Items
A. Roll Call
B. Invocation by Pastor Jesse Rodriguez /Pledge of Allegiance
C. Mayor’s Comments
2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments
A. Diligent Community Presentation – Office of the City Clerk
3. Audience Time
4. Consent Agenda (Items under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and/or non-controversial and will be approved by one motion. If any one board member wishes to have a separate vote on any item, it will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately)
A. Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from Monday, December 15, 2025.
B. Motion to approve Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes from Monday, December 15, 2025 [Regular City Council Meeting – December 15, 2025].
C. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated December 26, 2025, in the total amount of $2,126,884.00.
D. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout & Final Payout) dated December 26, 2025, in the total amount of $19,431.36. Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT & Final Payout)
E. Motion to approve and authorize the execution of a lease of property at 36435 N. Garrick for a temporary wireless telecommunications tower. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on November 3, 2025.] Public notice of this lease was published on December 17, 2025.
The Conditional Use Permit associated with this lease was approved by City Council on December 15, 2025.
F. Resolution approving the award of the Beechnut Pumping Station Improvements to Boller Construction for a not to exceed amount of $1,898,950.00.
The Water Department went out to bid for the Beechnut Pumping Station Improvements. The bid opening was on October 13, 2025 with there being only one bidder. The bid came in well over the budgeted amount. Seeing as there was only one bidder, the Water Department negotiated with the bidder for a change in scope and price. Please see the attached negotiated form showing the adjusted scope and a new dollar amount of $1,898,950.00. Funds to be charged to line item 555 916027090.
G. The Waukegan Fire Department is seeking spending authority to exceed $25,000. To provide the Waukegan Firefighters training in the Certificate Program – Operational Readiness for First Responders: Practical Strategies for Addressing Opioid Use Disorder and Co-occurring Conditions. [This matter was presented to the Public Safety Committee on December 15, 2025.]
H. A Resolution authorizing and approving the execution of a Settlement Contract and release by and between the City of Waukegan and Claim No. 241220W007/25WC001808 . [This matter was discussed at the Finance and Purchasing Committee meeting on December 15, 2025]
I. A Resolution authorizing and approving the execution of a Settlement Contract and Release by and between the City of Waukegan and Claim No. 231228W020/24WC22072. [This matter was discussed at the Finance and Purchasing Committee meeting on December 15, 2025]
J. A Resolution authorizing and approving the of purchase of a Fleet 3 Camera System for New Police Vehicles.[This matter was presented to the Public Safety Committee on December 15, 2025.]
The Waukegan Police Department is seeking spending authority to exceed $25,000 for the purchase of eight (8) Axon fleet in-car camera systems. The total cost of the eight Axon fleet in-car camera system is $81,675.52 and will be funded by (GL Code 307 130726361).
K. A Resolution authorizing and approving the purchase of Axon Assistant
[This matter was presented to the Public Safety Committee on December 15, 2025.]
The Waukegan Police Department is seeking spending authority to  exceed $25,000 to enter into a five (5) year agreement with Axon Inc. for translation software and updates to all of the current body-worn cameras. The total cost of $326,151.00 which will be full paid up front and funded by (GL Code 244 624426494) (Co-Responder Grant).
L. Resolution approving the purchase of an International 2026 HV507 Plow Truck from Lakeside International, LLC. for a not to exceed amount of $243,975.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell.
Public Works is requesting permission to purchase an International 2026 HV507 Plow Truck from Lakeside International, LLC for a not to exceed amount of $243,975.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell 032824-NVS. The plow truck is fully equipped and on the lot ready for delivery. [Funds to be charged to 307 130726362.]
M. A Resolution authorizing and approving the purchase of Axon VR
[This matter was presented to the Public Safety Committee on December 15, 2025.]
The Waukegan Police Department is seeking spending authority to exceed $25,000 to enter into a three (3) year agreement with Axon Inc. for a virtual reality training system. The total cost of $79,510.75 which will be full paid up front [and funded by (GL Code 244 624426494) (CoResponder Grant)].
N. Motion to approve vendor payments dated January 05, 2026, totaling $3,991,526.67.
5. Reports & Communication
A. Treasurer’s monthly report
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Resolution authorizing the inducement of a developer for the purpose of the development of the property commonly referred to as 1831 North Pershing Road Waukegan, Illinois 60087 [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on January 5, 2026.]
8. Ordinances
9. Closing Items
A. Alderperson Time
10. Adjournment
A. Motion to Adjourn
11. Committee Times
A. 5:30 PM – Finance & Purchasing Committee
B. 6:00 PM – Community Development Committee
C. 6:30 PM – Environment & Sustainability Committee
D. 7:00 PM – Regular City Council Meeting
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