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City of Waukegan City Council met May 6

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Pastor Timothy J. O'Malley (Most Blessed Trinity Parish- Waukegan, IL. 60085/ Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. PROCLAMATION: "May is Historic Preservation Month"

B. PROCLAMATION “55TH Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week – May 5 – 11, 2024”

C. PROCLAMATION: “Economic Development Week in Waukegan – May 6 – May 10, 2024”

D. PROCLAMATION: "Police Recognition Week in Waukegan - May 12 - 18, 2024"

E. PROCLAMATION “Apraxia Awareness Day in Waukegan – May 14, 2024"

F. PROCLAMATION “National Safe Boating Week is May 20 – 26, 2024”

3. Audience Time

A. 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, April 15, 2024.

B. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated April 19, 2024 in the total amount of $1,940,224.13.

C. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout, EO & CS and Final Payouts) dated April 19, 2024 in the total amount of $48,887.51.

D. Motion to approve vendor payments dated April 30, 2024 in an amount of $4,980,067.25.

E. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated May 03, 2024 in the total amount of $1,960,334.71.

F. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT and Retro Pay) dated May 03, 2024 in the total amount of $45,118.62.

G. Motion to grant permission for the American Legion Homer Dahringer Post 281 to conduct the annual distribution of Poppies for the month of May 2024

H. Motion to Approve the Minutes of the Closed Executive Session of the City Council on March 18, 2024 held pursuant to Section (c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss pending litigation affecting the City.

5. Reports and Communication

6. Old Business

A. Motion to approve the Closed Executive Session Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 3, 2002; the City Council Meeting held on December 18, 2006; the City Council Meeting held on December 7, 2009; the City Council Meeting held on December 19, 2011; the City Council Meeting held on January 3, 2012; the City Council Meeting held on August 20, 2012; the City Council Meeting held on March 18, 2013; the City Council Meeting held on February 18, 2014; the Labor Relations Committee Meeting held on May 5, 2014; the City Council Meeting held on December 15, 2014; and the Finance Committee Meeting held on July 18, 2016.

B. Ordinance Approving the FY2024-25 Salary Ordinance for the Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer

7. New Business

A. Resolution approving the vendor of Antmound Foundation to participate in the Summer Youth Program for $30.00 per hour per Supervisor and $20.00 per hour per Youth. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

B. Resolution approving a four-year contract with Duke's for the Sentinel Pump Station Monitoring per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for an amount not to exceed $285,600.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

C. Resolution approving the award of the 2024 Mowing Contract - Every 6 Weeks to Langton Group for a not to exceed amount of $20,400.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

D. Resolution approving the award of the 2024 Mowing Contract - Bi-Weekly to Langton Group for a not to exceed amount of $25,500.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

E. Resolution approving the award of the 2024 Mowing Contract - Cemeteries to Langton Group for a not to exceed amount of $23,500.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

F. Resolution approving the award of the 2024 Mowing Contract - Weekly to Langton Group for a not to exceed amount of $34,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

G. Resolution approving the award of the Mosquito Control Program RFP to Clarke Environmental for a not to exceed amount of $78,500.000 for FY24-25, $80,855.00 for FY25-26, and $83,280.65 for FY26-27. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

H. Resolution approving the award of the 2024 Annual Commodities bid for the asphalt portion to Peter Baker & Son for a not to exceed amount of $250,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

I. Resolution approving the award of the 2024 Manhole & Catch Basin Frames & Grates bid to EJ USA for the pricing on the bid tab. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

J. Resolution approving the award of the 2024 Hydrant Assemblies bid to EJ USA, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $100,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

K. Resolution approving the award of the 2024 Water Plant Chemicals bid to multiple vendors for an anticipated amount of $330,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

L. Resolution approving construction engineering services from Ciorba Group per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for a not to exceed amount of $205,454.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

M. Resolution approving the procurement of concrete on an as needed basis for a not to exceed amount of $250,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on May 6, 2024.]

N. Ordinance further amending Section 14-484 Regarding the Operation of Mobile Food Vendors on Private Property in the City [this matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on May 6, 2024]This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

O. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pace concerning Bus Shelter Advertising [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on May 6, 2024]

P. Resolution approving a settlement and release of all claims for Police Department Workers Compensation claim numbers 220830W023 & 230626W015 for an amount not to exceed $70,423.79. [This matter was presented to the Government Operations & Oversight Committee on May 6, 2024]

Q. Resolution approving a settlement and release of all claims for Fire Department Workers Compensation claim number 230221W033 for an amount not to exceed $24,950.50. [This matter was presented to the Government Operations & Oversight Committee on May 6, 2024]

R. Resolution confirming the continued appointment of Elrod Friedman LLP as Corporation Counsel for the City of Waukegan. [This matter was presented to the Government Operations & Oversight Committee on May 6, 2024]

S. Resolution Approving an Agreement with Advocate Health, concerning use of Police Firing Range [This matter was presented to the Government Operations & Oversight Committee on May 6, 2024]

T. Ordinance Amending Section 15-67 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waukegan, concerning Trespassing. [This matter was presented to the Government Operations & Oversight Committee on May 6, 2024]

8. Ordinances

9. Closing Items

A. Alderperson Time

10. Adjournment

A. Motion to Adjourn

11. Committee Times

A. 5:00 PM - Special Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

B. 5:30 PM - Community Development Committee

C. 5:45 PM - Government Operations & Oversight Committee

D. 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Committee of the Whole

E. 7:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting

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