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City of Waukegan City Council met July 7

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Pastor Winfred Obleton-Waukegan Community Church, Waukegan, IL / Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. Resolution appointing Brandon Ewing to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a term expiring on 12/31/2026.

B. Resolution appointing Dylan Shepherd to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a term expiring on 12/31/2025.

C. Resolution appointing Amy Carlos to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a term expiring on 12/31/2025.

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, June 16, 2025.

B. Motion to approve the Special Meeting Minutes from Monday, June 30, 2025.

C. Motion to approve vendor payments dated July 7, 2025 in the total amount of $4,019,340.83.

D. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated June 27, 2025, in the total amount of $2,190,286.97.

E. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout, Retro & Final Payout) dated June 27, 2025, in the total amount of $27,794.17.

F. Resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds from the North Lakefront TIF #7 for site studies for a future development prospect at 1831 N. Pershing Road in an amount not to exceed $150,000 from 261 126124438. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on July 7, 2025.]

G. Resolution approving the procurement of portable restroom trailers and portable individual bathroom units in an amount not to exceed $70,000 from line items 100-1062-24428 and 100-1062-24438 in accordance with Sec. 2-458(i)(5) of the city's purchasing policy. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on July 7, 2025.]

H. Resolution authorizing and approving amendment number 1 to a sublease agreement by and between the City of Waukegan and Signature Flight Support, llc with an annual cost of $30,594.84 with funding from GL Line 232-323224428. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on July 7, 2025.]

I. Resolution authorizing and approving the purchase and installation of fire sprinkler system in an amount not to exceed $37,881 from Decker Fire & Safety Inc for Dispatch center funding from GL Line 307 130726366. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on July 7, 2025.]

J. Resolution authorizing and approving the purchase and installation of fire alarm system in an amount not to exceed $18,981 from FSS Technologies, LLC for dispatch center funding from GL Line 307 130726366. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on July 7, 2025.]

K. Resolution accepting a grant from Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Home Repair and Accessibility Program - Round 2 (HRAP) in the amount of $360,000 to support the housing rehab program. [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on July 7, 2025.]

L. A Resolution approving and authorizing the purchase of camera equipment for ten (10) Ford Police Vehicles from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $113,072.76. Funding for this purchase will be taken from line item 296 629625468.This Agenda Item Contains an Attachment.

M. A Resolution approving and authorizing membership in the Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory for an amount not to exceed $133,409.00. Funding for the payment will be taken from line item 100 608524436.

N. Ordinance Enacting a Special Curfew for Persons under 18 for Scoop Waukegan

O. Ordinance Permitting Alcoholic Beverages and Enacting Additional Regulations During the Scoop Waukegan Special Event

P. Resolution approving the application from Inspire Youth & Family Services Inc. to participate in the Summer Youth Program for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on July 7, 2025.]

5. Reports and Communication

A. Reports & Communication - City Treasurer Dr. John R. Schwab

6. Old Business

7. New Business

8. Ordinances

9. Closing Items

A. Alderperson Time

10. Closed Executive Session

A. Motion to go into closed session for purposes of considering the appointment of legal counsel 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and to consider settlement of pending litigation 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

11. Adjournment

A. Motion to Adjourn

12. Committee Times

A. 5:15 PM - Community Development Committee Meeting

B. 5:25 PM - Government Operations & Oversight Committee

C. 5:45 PM - Special Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

D. 7:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting

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