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City of Waukegan City Council met March 17

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Father Rich Frontjes (Christ Episcopal Church, Waukegan)/ Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. Proclamation - "Arbor Day in Waukegan"

B. Proclamation - "April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Waukegan”

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, March 03, 2025

B. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated March 07, 2025, in the total amount of $2,030,304.31.

C. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout, EO & CS, Retro Pay and Final Payouts) dated March 07, 2025, in the total amount of $40,391.82.This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

D. Motion to approve vendor payments dated March 17, 2025 totaling in the amount of $3,177,348.67.

E. Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle sales at 3030 Washington Street in the B3 General Commercial District (Zoning Calendar #2773). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on March 3, 2025]

F. Resolution authorizing the second extension of a Conditional Use Permit authorizing the Board of Trustees of Community College 532 (College of Lake County) to operate an educational institution at 100 W. Madison Street. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on March 3, 2025]

5. Reports and Communication

A. Treasurer's Report- Dr John Schwab

6. Old Business

7. New Business

A. Resolution approving the necessary repairs to address drainage and flooding issues and repair the roadway on Sea Horse Drive by Rabine Paving per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver) for a not to exceed amount of $225,170.15. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on March 17, 2025.]

B. A Resolution waiving competitive bidding and approving the procurement and installation of two outboard motors for the Waukegan Fire Department Dive and Rescue Boat from Bay Marine Chicago per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver) for a not to exceed amount of $58,869.43. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on March 17, 2025.]

C. Resolution approving the award of the 14th St. Water Main Interconnect Meter Vault bid to Campanella & Sons for a not to exceed amount of $401,659.94. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Works & Infrastructure Committee on March 17, 2025.]

D. Resolution approving Change Order #1 with Kirschhoffer Trucking for materials for a not to exceed amount of $30,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on March 17, 2025.]

E. Resolution approving the necessary repairs to the River Road Force Main by Campanella & Sons per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver) for a not to exceed amount of $337,730.07. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on March 17, 2025.]

F. Resolution approving the procurement of a Simulator from CM Labs per Sec. 2-458(i)(1)(Sole Source) for a not to exceed amount of $219,785.74. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on March 17, 2025.]

G. Resolution approving retroactive approval of the emergency water main repairs by Joel Kennedy Construction Corp. for a not to exceed amount of $112,021.41 per Sec. 2-458(i)(2)(Bona Fide Emergency). [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on March 17, 2025.]

H. Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Public Works Lightning Loaders [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on March 17, 2025.]

I. Resolution authorizing the procurement of Diligent Community platform and associated software licenses from Diligent Corporation for a not to exceed amount of $29,100. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on March 17, 2025.]

J. A Resolution approving the purchase of a 2025 Police Interceptor per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) from Currie Motors of Valpo for an amount not to exceed $51,762.00. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on March 17, 2025.]

K. A Resolution waiving competitive bidding requirements and approving the purchase of a 2025 Toyota Tundra from Classic Toyota per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver) for an amount not to exceed $48,604.00. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on March 17, 2025.]

L. An Ordinance approving the disposal of a surplus Fire Department Vehicle. [This matter was presented to the Finance & Purchasing Committee on March 17, 2025.]

M. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Interfund Transfers and Allocations from Gaming Tax Fund to Various City Projects and Purposes [This matter was considered by the Committee of the Whole on March 3, 2025]

N. Ordinance creating a Class E Restaurant liquor license La Chuparosa located at 760 N Green Bay Road. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on March 3, 2025]

O. A Resolution Approving the Minutes of Certain Closed Meeting of the City Council and its Committees for Release and Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Verbatim Recordings

P. Resolution authorizing certain City Officials and Officers to execute approved contracts with the State of Illinois and directing the City Clerk to complete and execute a Certificate of Authority for State Contracts. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on March 17, 2025.]

8. Ordinances

9. Closing Items

A. Alderperson Time

10. Adjournment

A. Motion to Adjourn

11. Committee Times

A. 5:30 PM - Public Works & Infrastructure Committee Meeting

B. 6:00 PM - Finance & Purchasing Committee Meeting

C. 7:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting

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