McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met Nov. 27.

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. Recognition/Appointments

A. Recognition of a Board and Commission Appointment, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; recognition only.)

6. 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.

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 on Approving the Minutes of the October 23, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Minutes be approved.)

B. Consideration and Action on Approving Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $13,020,174.44, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

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

D. Consideration and Action on Approving the Purchase of a Riley Sports Elite Series R6A 6" Aluminum Prefabricated Dasher Board System and Alternate # 1 - Backer Panel, .375" thick HDPE backer panel from All-American Arena Products in the amount of $214,200 utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement #120320-ALL exp. 1/8/2025, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action to Approve a Change Order to PO# 20220583, with Midwest Transit Equipment Inc., for the Purchase of Two (2), 14-Seat Passenger Buses, in the Amount of $34,624, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services and the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Change Order be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on the Preliminary Design Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement Related to Systemwide Potable Water Distribution Improvements in an amount not to exceed $2,999,480, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Amendment be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution providing for the City to petition to Annex White Oak Park into the Bloomington Normal Water Reclamation District , as requested by the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be Approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Closure of State Highway Business 51 for the Jaycees Holiday Parade on December 2, 2023, at 10 a.m., as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment from the R-1C (Single-Family Residence) District to the P-2 (Public Lands and Institutions) District, for the Properties Located at 601 N. Western Avenue and 1210 W. Locust Street, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The Ordinance be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Presentation of the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Delivered by the Audit Firm, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Tim Gleason, City Manager; Scott Rathbun, Finance Director; and Michael Malatt, Partner at Baker Tilly, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

B. Presentation on Water Capital Project Needs; and Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the City Code Regarding the Water Rate Structure, Lowering the Water Utility Tax, and Modifying the Annual Increases in Refuse, Sewer, and Storm Water Fees from 3% to CPI-WST (Water, Sewer, Storm Water and Solid Waste (Trash Collection)), as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Deputy City Manager, Jeff Jurgens, and Water Director, Ed Andrews, 20 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 20 minutes.)

9. Finance Director's Report

https://www.cityblm.org/government/advanced-components/documents/-folder-145

10. City Manager's Discussion

11. Mayor's Discussion

12. Council Member's Discussion

13. Executive Session

14. Adjournment

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