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City of Bloomington City Council met April 8

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City of Bloomington City Council met April 8.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to order

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3. Remain Standing for a Moment of Silent Prayer

4. Roll Call

5. Recognition/Appointments

A. Presentation of Bloomington Firefighters who have completed a one-year probation:

i. Brandon Vaughn

ii. Luke Pool

iii. Joseph Wilkinson

B. Proclamation declaring May 18, 2019 “Kids to Parks Day in the City of Bloomington, IL”.

C. Proclamation declaring April 7-13, 2019 “National Library Week”.

6. Public Comment

7. Consent Agenda

A. Consideration of approving the Minutes of the March 25, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommend the reading of minutes be dispensed and approved as printed.)

B. Consideration of approving Bills, Payroll, and Electronic Transfers Purchases in the amount of $4,225,004.63, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommend the Bills, Payroll, and Electronic Transfers be allowed in the amount of $4,225,004.63, and orders drawn on the Treasurer for the various amounts as funds are available.)

C. Consideration of approving an appointment to the Regional Planning Commission, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommend Diana Hauman be appointed to the Regional Planning Commission.)

D. Consideration of a Purchase of one (1) Pierce Velocity 107’ Ascendant-Tandem Axle Aerial apparatus from Global Emergency Products, for a total amount of $1,047,215, as requested by the Fire Department. (Recommend the Purchase be approved, and the Procurement Manager be authorized to issue a Purchase Order and Pre-Payment.)

E. Consideration of the Purchase of one (1) John Deere ProGator 2020A GPS Sprayer for the three City Golf Courses, for a total amount of $82,608.20, from the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (expiration - 8/18/21), as requested by the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department. (Recommend the Purchase be approved, and the Procurement Manager be authorized to issue a Purchase Order.)

F. Consideration of the Purchase one (1) 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Van from National Auto Fleet Group, using Sourcewell, in the amount of $29,148.30, as requested by the Park, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department. (Recommend the Purchase of the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Van be approved, and the Procurement Manager be authorized to issue a Purchase Order.)

G. Consideration of an Agreement with Midco Systems Inc. to replace the Building Access Control System currently in place within the Police Department, in the amount of $186,233.26, through RFP #2019-26, as requested by the Information Services and Police Departments. (Recommend the Agreement with Midco Systems Inc. be approved, and the City Manager and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.)

H. Consideration of waiving the technicality in the RFP Packet to approve a three (3) year Contract with PMA Companies for Contractual Third-Party Administration & Risk Services for Workers’ Compensation, Property, Auto, General Liability and Professional (RFP# 2019-25), in an amount not to exceed $149,000 per year, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommend the technicality in the RFP Packet be waived, the three-year Contract with PMA Companies be approved, and the City Manager and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.)

I. Consideration of a Contract with Diamond Vogel Paint, for a one (1) year term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020, for traffic line paint and beads (Bid #2019-22), in the amount of $94,325, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommend the Contract with Diamond Vogel Paint, as the lowest responsive bidder, be approved, and the City Manager and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.)

J. Consideration of a Contract with Site Med to provide OSHA required Medical Surveillance and a physical evaluation in compliance with NFPA 1582, in the amount to not exceed $60,000 annually, as requested by the Human Resources and Fire Departments. (Recommend the Contract be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to execute the necessary documents.)

K. Consideration of (a) an Ordinance approving a budget amendment to reallocate the remaining FY 2019 Harriet Fuller Rust Grant Funds to the Capital Improvement Fund, and (b) a Resolution authorizing a Change Order in the amount of $25,000 to the FY 2019 Streets, Alley, and Sidewalk Maintenance Contract awarded to McLean County Asphalt, to facilitate brick & restoration work on various City brick streets, and other restoration work, as requested by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. (Recommend (1) the Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2019, be approved and the Mayor and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the Ordinance; and (2) the Resolution Authorizing a Change Order in the Amount of Approximately $25,000 to the FY 2019 Street, Alley and Sidewalk Maintenance Contract Awarded to McLean County Asphalt, be approved, and the Mayor and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the Resolution.)

L. Consideration of a Resolution approving the First Amended Rules of the Public Safety & Community Relations Board, as requested by the Police and Legal Departments. (Recommend the Resolution be approved, and the Mayor and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.)

M. Consideration of a Resolution Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements and approving the purchase of two (2) Variable Frequency Drives and two (2) 400- amp Breakers, to upgrade pumping processes at the Fort Jesse “A” Pump Station, in the amount of $61,300, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommend the Resolution Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements and approving the Purchase of Square D Equipment for Springfield Electric Company be approved, the Mayor and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the Resolution.)

N. Consideration of the application of All-In Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Ancho & Agave, requesting a Class RAS (Restaurant/All Types/Sunday Sales) liquor license, which would allow the sale of all types of alcohol by the glass for consumption on the premises seven (7) days a week, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommend the application of All-In Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a Ancho & Agave be approved, and the license be issued.)

O. Consideration of a Change of Ownership application for Lil Beaver Brewery, LLC d/b/a Lil Beaver Brewery, located at 16 Currency Drive Bloomington, currently holding a Class TBPS (Tavern/Beer and Wine/Package Sales/Sunday Sales) liquor license, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommend the Change of Ownership for Lil Beaver Brewery, LLC d/b/a Lil Beaver Brewery be approved.)

P. Consideration of the requests by Keg Grove Brewing Company, LLC d/b/a Keg Grove Brewing Company, located at 712 East Empire Street, to change conditions on its license: (a) to allow an Outdoor Service or Consumption Area, to be located between the establishment and the Prenzler building to the South, subject to the following conditions: (1) no live music or performances outside and (2) hours of operation to be Sunday through Thursday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday and Saturday, 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. and (b) to allow for extended hours of alcohol service, from 9 A.M. – midnight, 7 days a week, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommend the Change in Conditions requested by Keg Grove Brewing Company, LLC d/b/a Keg Grove Brewing Company be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration of Adoption of the FY 2020 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. (Recommend the City of Bloomington Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2019 and Ending April 30, 2020, be approved, and the Mayor and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 10 minutes.)

B. Ratification of Contract with IATSE Local 193, as requested by the Human Resources and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Departments. (Recommend the IATSE Contract be ratified.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)

C. Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Separate Fund within the City Budget to Track Revenues and Expenses Related to the Maintenance and Repair of City Streets and Sidewalks, titled the Capital Improvement Asphalt & Concrete Fund, as requested by the Finance and Administration Departments. (Recommend the Ordinance be approved, and the Mayor and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)

D. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a bid waiver and approving a Contract with Houseal Lavigne & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $35,000, for Professional Consulting Services to perform an additional analysis of the R-3B Zoning District, as requested by the Community Development Department. (Recommend the Resolution be approved, the Mayor and Interim City Clerk be authorized to execute the Resolution, and the City Manager authorized to sign the Contract and scope of work.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)

9. City Manager’s Discussion

10. Mayor’s Discussion

11. City Aldermen’s Discussion

12. Executive Session – Cite Section

13. Adjournment

14. Notes

http://www.cityblm.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=21529

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