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City of Bloomington City Council Met March 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. COVID-19 Update by City Manager

6. Recognition/Appointments

A. Recognition of Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)

7. Public Comment

This meeting is being held virtually via live stream. Public comment will be accepted up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Written public comment must be emailed to publiccomment@cityblm.org and those wishing to speak Live must register at https://www.cityblm.org/register.

8. Consent Agenda

Clerk-led Roll Call Vote

A. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the February 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)

B. Consideration and action to approve Bills and Payroll in the amount of $5,813,901.74, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and action to approve the Purchase of the Annual Software Subscription for Software Licensing, Hosting, and Maintenance Renewal for the Kronos Time Keeping Solution/Workforce Management Suite and Workforce TeleStaff software including equipment support services, in the amount of $135,235.12, as requested by the Information Technology Department and the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

D. Consideration and action on a Resolution Authorizing Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements and Approving a Contract with MidCo Systems Now Known as Securitas Electronic Security, Inc., for the Purchase and Installation of an Access Control and Camera System for Public Works, in the Amount of $189,880.42, as requested by the Public Works Department and the Information Technology Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution and Contract be approved.)

E. Consideration and action on a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Illinois Housing Development Authority's Strong Communities Program Grant, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Capodice Subdivision, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

G. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2021, as it Relates to the Library Maintenance and Operating Budget, in the amount of $1,453,584, as requested by the Bloomington Public Library. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

H. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Right-of-Way, Easements, and Related Agreements for the Hamilton Road Improvement Project and Fox Creek Bridge & Road Improvement Project, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

I. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving Farm Lease Extensions on Two City of Bloomington Farms Commonly Known As Parker Bottom and Farm #8425, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

Clerk-led Roll Call Vote

A. Presentation of the Utility Billing Conversion and resident engagement/interface platform, Invoice Cloud, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)

B. Presentation and discussion of FY 2022 and FY 2023 Resurfacing Projects, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Kevin Kothe, PE, Director of Public Works, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 10 minutes.)

C. Consideration and action on a Resolution Establishing the Streets to be Resurfaced in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023, Authorization of Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements, and Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate a Contract with Rowe Construction - A Division of United Contractors Midwest for the FY 2022 General Street Resurfacing Program, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Kevin Kothe, P.E., Director of Public Works, 10 minutes; and City Council discussion, 20 minutes.)

D. Presentation of the FY2022 Proposed Budget, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 20 minutes; and City Council discussion, 15 minutes.)

E. Consideration and potential action regarding Ordinance 2020-18, An Ordinance Declaring a Local Emergency Due to the COVID-19 Virus & Enacting Various Emergency Measures, as requested by the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: No modifications recommended at this time.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council discussion, 5 minutes.)

10. City Manager's Discussion

11. Mayor's Discussion

12. Council Member's Discussion

13. Executive Session - Cite Section

Clerk-led Roll Call Vote

14. Adjournment

Voice Vote

https://www.chenoail.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6431/f/agendas/03-09-21_agenda.pdf