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City of Waukegan City Council met Dec. 16

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Pastor Robert L Richards (New Way Faith Tabernacle Ministry Zion IL) / Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. Motion to ratify appointment of Robert Freeman to the Waukegan CDBG Stakeholder Participation Panel.This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

B. PROCLAMATION: "Celebrating the 175 Year Anniversary of the Waukegan Fire Department"

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, December 02, 2024.

B. Motion to approve vendor payments dated December 16, 2024 totaling in the amount of $2,373,047.01.

C. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated December 13, 2024, in the total amount of $2,001,507.85.

D. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout, EO & CS, Vacation Buyout, PBLC Uniform Allowance and Stipend, Retro Pay and Final Payouts) dated December 13, 2024, in the total amount of $275,619.19.

5. Reports and Communication

A. Treasurer's Report- Dr John Schwab

6. Old Business

A. Ordinance Amending Section 2-100 of the Code of Ordinances Removing Requirement for Annual Adoption of a Salary Ordinance [This matters was considered by the Code Revisions, Appeals, and Negotiations Committee on July 1, 2024; Alderman Guzman requested it be presented at December 2, 2024 Council Meeting]

7. New Business

A. A Resolution approving the procurement of a generator, installation service, and warranty per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell for the new Emergency Dispatch Center in a not to exceed amount of $143,650.00. [This matter was presented before the Finance and Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024.]

B. Resolution approving the award of the Traffic Intersection Upgrades rebid to the lowest responsible bidder, Meade Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $228,652.42. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 16, 2024.]

C. Resolution approving the repaving of three City owned parking lots by Leopardo for a not to exceed amount of $908,632.17 per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 16, 2024.]

D. Resolution approving the purchase of an excavator for the Water Department from West Side Tractor Sales per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell for a not to exceed amount of $141,975.77. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 16,2024.]

E. Resolution approving Change Order #1 with Baxter & Woodman for a not to exceed amount of $32,500.00 for the OCCT Study. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 16, 2024.]

F. Resolution approving Change Order #1 with Robinson Engineering increasing their inspection services scope without an increase in price. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 19, 2024.]

G. An Ordinance abating in full the sum of $1,336,750 due in payment of principal and interest on the $8,800,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018D Of The City Of Waukegan. [This matter was presented before the Finance and Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024.]

H. Resolution approving a contract with Stiles, Inc. for underground storage tank removal services at 200 E. Sea Horse Drive. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 16, 2024.]

I. An Ordinance levying and assessing taxes of the City of Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois for the 2024 Tax Levy Year. [This matter was presented before the Finance and Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024.]

J. An Ordinance abating in full the sum of $278,000 due in payment of principal and interest on the $7,005,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2015A of The City Of Waukegan. [This matter was presented before the Finance and Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024.]This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

K. An Ordinance abating in full the sum of $674,800 due in payment of principal and interest on the $6,850,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016A Of The City Of Waukegan. [This matter was presented before the Finance and Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024.]

L. An Ordinance abating in full the sum of $1,130,000 due in payment of principal and interest on the $14,860,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A Of The City Of Waukegan. [This matter was presented before the Finance and Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024.]

M. An Ordinance abating in full the sum of $1,001,200 due in payment of principal and interest on the $12,815,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A (McGaw Park TIF Project). [This matter was presented before the Finance and Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024.]

N. An Ordinance Abating in full the sum of $2,056,381 due in payment of principal and interest on the $31,180,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B (McGaw Park TIF Project). [This matter was presented before the Finance and Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024.]

O. An Ordinance amending Section 21-64 of the Waukegan Code of Ordinances regarding stop signs at certain minor arterial roads. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 19, 2024.]

P. An Ordinance amending Section 21-64 of the Waukegan Code of Ordinances regarding stop signs at Genesee Street and Lake Street. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 16, 2024.]

Q. An Ordinance amending Sections 21-62 and 21-64 of the Waukegan Code of Ordinances regarding various intersections. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on December 16, 2024.]

R. An Ordinance Amending Section 3-10 of the Waukegan Code of Ordinances Regarding Class P Coffee Shop Licenses [TO BE CONSIDERED ONLY IF RECOMMENDED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE]

S. Ordinance creating a Class P Coffee Shop liquor license for Euforia Nutrition Cafe LLC located at 2202 Grand Ave [This was presented to the Community Development Committee on November 4, 2024 ]

T. A Resolution Authorizing the City of Waukegan to Host an Annual Hispanic Heritage Parade and Festival and Issue a Request for Proposals to Organize and Conduct the Event [TO BE CONSIDERED ONLY IF RECOMMENDED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE]

U. Motion to authorize the proper City Officials to renew 3-year agreement, commencing January 1, 2025 with MaintStar relative to the licensing, maintenance and support of Building & Code Enforcement computerized solution for a not to exceed amounts of $150,000. [This matter was presented to the Fianance & Purchasing Committee on December 16, 2024]

8. Ordinances

9. Closing Items

A. Alderperson Time

10. Adjournment

A. Motion to Adjourn

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