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City of Bloomington City Council met July 11

City of Bloomington City Council met July 11.

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 and/or Reflection

4. Roll Call

5. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to provide emailed public comment must email comments to publiccomment@cityblm.org at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Individuals wishing to speak in-person or remotely may register at www.cityblm.org/register at least 5 minutes before the start of the meeting for in person public comment and at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting for remote public comment.

6. Recognition/Appointments

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

7. Consent Agenda

Items listed on the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion; Items pulled by Council from the Consent Agenda for discussion are listed and voted on separately.

A. Consideration and action to approve the Minutes of the June 13, 2022 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 $7,353,475.39, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and action to approve Appointments to Boards & Commissions , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointments be approved.)

D. Consideration and action to (1) approve the Purchase of an Elgin Broom Bear Street Sweeper from Key Equipment, using the Sourcewell Contract (#093021-ELG, exp. 11/16/2025), in the amount of $218,020, and (2) Authorization to trade in the surplus unit, 2018 Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper (R56), for a credit of $100,000, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase and Surplus Trade-in be approved.)

E. Consideration and action to approve the Purchase of three (3) Titan Leaf Pro Leaf Vacuums from Key Equipment, using HGAC (Houston Galveston Area Contract) (#GR01-20, exp. 06/30/23), in the amount of $175,977, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

F. Consideration and action to approve the Purchase of one (1) Caterpillar 440-07 Backhoe from Altorfer Cat, using the Sourcewell Contract (#032119-CAT, exp. 5/13/23), in the amount of $231,983, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

G. Consideration and action to approve a Contract with Western Specialty Contractors in the amount of $223,687 for repairs to the Market Parking Garage (Bid #2023-03), as requested by the Facilities Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)

H. Consideration and action on 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2023 in the amount of $1,100,830, and 2) an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Contract Between the City of Bloomington and PJ Hoerr, Inc., for the Miller Park Zoo South American Exhibit Project (Bid #2022-15), in the Amount of $1,062,200, as requested by the Parks and Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinances be approved.)

I. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Amending Bloomington City Code Chapter 39, Article XIX, Regarding the City's Amusement Tax , as requested by the Legal Department and the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

J. Consideration and action on a Request from Ralben, Inc. d/b/a Cadillac Jack’s, located at 1507 S. Main Street, for a redefinition of premises for their Class TAPS (Tavern, All Types of Alcohol, Packaged and Sunday Sales) Liquor License , as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Request be approved contingent upon all outdoor music ceasing at 10:00 p.m.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and action on a Resolution Clarifying the Fees for the Agreements with PFM Asset Management and Busey Wealth Management for Investment Advisory Services, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

B. Consideration and action on an Ordinance Approving a Temporary Parking Debt Amnesty Program, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

C. Consideration and action to approve the Local 362 Inspectors Labor Contract, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

D. Consideration and action to approve the Local 362 Support Staff Contract, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

E. Presentation of Redistricting Map Options proposed by staff and residents, as requested by the City Clerk Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Billy Tyus, Deputy City Manager; Leslie Yocum, City Clerk, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 3 minutes.)

9. City Manager's Discussion

10. Mayor's Discussion

11. Council Member's Discussion

12. Executive Session

13. Adjournment

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