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City of Waukegan City Council met Aug. 18

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Opening Items

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation by Pastor Luke Christian- Neighborhood Church, Waukegan IL / Pledge of Allegiance

C. Mayor's Comments

2. Resolutions/Proclamations/Presentations/Appointments

A. Resolution 25-R-216 “Recognizing the 35th Anniversary of the Sister City Relationship Between the City of Waukegan and the City of Miyazaki"

B. Presentation on FY26 Road Program

C. Waukegan Dunes and Beach Access Project

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, August 04, 2025

B. Motion to approve the Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes, from the Regular City Council Meeting, on Monday, August 04, 2025.

C. Motion to approve and ratify Regular Payroll dated August 8, 2025, in the total amount of $2,136,714.36.

D. Motion to approve and ratify Misc. Payroll (PD HBB & CT Cashout, EO & CS, Retro & Final Payout) dated August 8, 2025, in the total amount of $50,858.31.

E. Motion to approve vendor payments dated August 18, 2025 in the total amount of $1,338,858.06.

F. Ordinance approving a Variance for an accessory structure setback at 705 Chestnut Street (Zoning Calendar #2786). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on August 4, 2025.]

G. Ordinance approving a Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle repair and/or service with a Variance to operate on a lot smaller than 15,000 sq ft at 840 Grand Ave (Zoning Calendar #2787). [This matter was presented to the Community Development Committee on August 4, 2025.]

H. Resolution approving a settlement and release of all claims for Police Department Workers Compensation claim number 24WC21460 (240718W017) for an amount not to exceed $47,066.40. [This matter was presented to the GO&O Committee on August 04, 2025.]

I. Resolution approving a settlement and release of all claims for the Police Department Workers Compensation Claim number 24WC029339, (241008W001) a settlement amount not to exceed $89,676.13. [This matter was presented to the GO&O Committee on August 04, 2025.]

J. Resolution approving a settlement and release of all claims for Public Works Workers Compensation Claim number 25WC01193 (250113W006) a settlement amount not to exceed $16,858.80. [This matter was presented to the GO&O Committee on August 04, 2025.]

K. Resolution authorizing and approving the execution of a release and settlement agreement by and between the City of Waukegan, David M Mahoney and Casey Bostick. The settlement amount not to exceed $350,000.00. [This matter was presented to the GO&O Committee on August 04, 2025.]

L. Resolution approving the award of the FY2026 Road Program to Peter Baker & Son for a not to exceed amount of $5,687,601.40. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

M. Resolution approving the purchase and installation of Grinder Systems for Lift Stations #1 & #5 from Mississippi Valley Pump for a not to exceed amount of $192,300.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver). [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

N. Resolution approving the reclassification of funds for the Pershing Rd. Culvert Design Engineering in the amount of $185,249.47. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

O. Resolution approving the purchase of two Message Boards from High Star Traffic for a not to exceed amount of $33,940.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver). [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

P. Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Water Treatment Specialist, LLC per Sec. 2-458(i)(4)(Professional Services) for a not to exceed amount of $88,400.00. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

Q. Resolution approving the purchase of a Ford F600 Truck with Snow Package from Kunes Auto Group for a not to exceed amount of $133,165.70 per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver). [This matter is presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

R. Resolution approving the cleaning of the Off-Shore Intake from Lindahl Marine Contractors, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $43,750.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(7)(Good Faith Waiver). [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

S. Resolution approving the purchase of a 2026 Mack Granite Dump Truck from CIT Trucks for a not to exceed amount of $187,833.00 per Sec. 2-458(i)(3)(Joint Purchasing) through Sourcewell. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

T. Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Sewer between the City of Waukegan and County of Lake. [This matter was presented to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on August 18, 2025.]

5. Reports and Communication

6. Old Business

7. New Business

A. An Ordinance adopting an Amendment to the Annual Budget and a Supplemental Appropriation ordinance for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2025.

B. An Ordinance increasing the number of Class K Catering Liquor Licenses by one for College of Lake County - 34 N Sheridan Rd. [This Matter was presented before the Community Development Committee on August 4, 2025.]

C. An Ordinance increasing the number of Class F-1 Package Beer, Wine and Gasoline Sales Liquor Licenses by one for SRAND Gas Station LLC (DBA BP) - 2601 Grand Ave. [This Matter was presented before the Community Development Committee on August 4, 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

B. 6:00 PM - Finance & Purchasing Committee

C. 6:30 PM - Judiciary Committee

D. 7:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting

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