McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met Feb. 26.

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 Firefighter Donovan McIntire who has completed probationary period, as requested by the Fire 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 January 24, 2024, Special 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 $9,070,374.15, 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 One Toro TX1300 from Alta Equipment, in the Amount of $59,855, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on Approving the Purchase of Additional Services for

Brand Development for the Citywide Recruitment Campaign with GrahamSpencer, LLC, in the Amount of $55,450, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on Approving a Change Order for Brand Development for the Current Citywide Recruitment Campaign with GrahamSpencer, LLC, in the Amount of $10,950, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Change Order be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on Approving an Agreement with J Spencer Construction, LLC, for the Fire Station #3 Kitchen Remodel (Bid #2024-22), in the Amount of $88,500, as requested by the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on (1) a Supplemental Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code, in the Amount Not to Exceed $472,431; (2) a Preliminary/Construction Engineering Services Agreement Supplement for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds, in the Amount Not to Exceed $451,681 with Alfred Benesch & Company; and (3) a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Approving an Agreement with Matthewson Land Services, Inc., for Land Acquisition Services for the Fox Creek Road & Bridge Improvements Project, in the Amount Not to Exceed $20,750, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Supplemental Resolution, Agreement Supplement, and Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with Rowe Construction - A Division of United Contractors Midwest, for the Fiscal Year 2024 General Resurfacing Program - Phase 2 (Bid #2024-24), in the Amount of $1,344,032.66, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Authorizing a Construction Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for the FY 2024 General Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Replacement Program – Phase II (Bid #2024-25), in the Amount of $805,812.85, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Vehicle Repair & Service in the B-1 (General Commercial) District, for the Property Located at 1706 E. Hamilton Road, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Updating Chapters 6, 7, And 31 Pertaining to Alcohol and Licenses Administered by the City Clerk, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on 1) an Ordinance Dissolving the Property Maintenance Review Board, and Merging the Functions Performed by that Board with Those of the Building Board of Appeals, and 2) Approving the Minutes of the September 1, 2020, Special Property Maintenance Review Board Meeting, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance and Minutes be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Presentation and Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Update, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation and discussion only.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 20 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 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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