McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met May 13.

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. Proclamation for National Historic Preservation Month , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

B. Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

C. Proclamation for the 55th Annual Municipal Clerk's Week, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

D. Recognition of Board & Commission Appointments and Reappointments , 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. Public Hearings

8. 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 April 8, 2024, 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 $13,037,405.97, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

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

D. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of Neptune Water Meters, Related Accessories, Software Licensing, and Maintenance for Meter Reading Equipment from Ferguson Enterprises, as a Limited Source, for the Fiscal Year 2025 Water Meter Installation Program, in the Amount Not to Exceed $1,500,000, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action to Reject the Bid for the New Lake Bloomington Maintenance Facility (Bid #2024-43), as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bid Rejection be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action to Approve Funding for Fiscal Year 2025 Stabilization Installation Work through the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District (MCSWCD), in the Amount of $319,900, utilizing the Watershed Conservation Intergovernmental Agreement, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Funding be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action to Approve an Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, as a Limited Source, for the VPIE Software Solution, in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action to Approve an Agreement with Bodine Electric of Decatur for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Traffic Signal Maintenance Project (Bid #2024-45), in the Amount of $172,375, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action to Approve an Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Utility Maintenance Project (Bid #2024-44), in the Amount of $2,685,200, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services and the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action to Approve an Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Street, Alley, and Sidewalk Maintenance Project (Bid #2024- 46), in the Amount of $863,570, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action to Approve an Amendment to the Contract with Tyler Technologies to Add Resident Access and Tyler Payments to Various MUNIS Modules of the City's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, as requested by the Finance Department and the Information Technology Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract Amendment be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action to Approve 1) an Intergovernmental Agreement with theIllinois Department of Transportation (IDOT); and 2) a State Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funding Resolution for Illinois Route 9 (Empire Street) and Towanda Barnes Road (County Highway 29) Traffic Signal Improvements, in the Amount of $59,298, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Agreement and MFT Resolution be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action to Approve (1) a Supplemental Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for the Proposed Hamilton Road At-Grade Crossing Near Commerce Parkway; and (2) a Supplemental Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR), for the Proposed Hamilton Road At-Grade Crossing Near Commerce Parkway, in the Amount of $30,000, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Supplemental Resolution and Supplemental Agreement be approved.)

N. Consideration and Action on (1) A Supplemental Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code for the Phase II Design of Hamilton Road, from Bunn Street to Morrissey Drive; and (2) A Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement for State Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase II Design of Hamilton Road, from Bunn Street to Morrissey Drive, in the Amount of $143,790, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Supplemental Resolution and Supplemental Agreement be approved.)

O. Consideration and Action on (1) An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement Between the City of Bloomington and Bloomington Township; and (2) An Intergovernmental Agreement with Bloomington Township for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of a Portion of Bunn Street to the Municipal System, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance and Intergovernmental Agreement be approved.)

P. Consideration and Action on An Ordinance to Set a Date for, and to Approve a Public Notice of a Public Hearing on the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown TIF Redevelopment Project Area, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

Q. Consideration and Action to (1) Amend the Effective Dates of the HomeServe USA Corp. Water Line and Sewer Lateral Protection and ServLine Leak Protection Programs, (2) Approve a Revised ServLine Insurance Renewal Application, and (3) Approve an Ordinance Amending the City of Bloomington Leak Adjustment Policy, as requested by the Finance Department and the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Amendments, Renewal Application, and Ordinance be approved.)

R. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year (FY) Ending April 30, 2025, to Utilize Fund Balance and Increase the General Fund Budget by $517,500, and Approving a $517,500 Contingency to Purchase Twelve (12) Vehicles that were Ordered with FY24 Budgeted Funds what were Cancelled, as requested by the Legal Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance and Contingency be approved.)

S. Consideration and Action on an Application from Empire Buds, LLC, d/b/a Crafted Commons, located at 1101 Airport Rd., Requesting Approval of a Change in Ownership for their Class RAS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Change in Ownership be approved.)

T. Consideration and Action on an Application from Chi Family Express, LLC, located at 3907 General Electric Rd., Unit 6, Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class RBS (Restaurant, Beer & Wine Only, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)

U. Consideration and Action on an Application from Rusk Hospitality Group, LLC, d/b/a Bonchon Bloomington, located at 1413 Leslie Dr., Unit 2, Requesting Approval of the Creation of a Class RAPS (Restaurant, All Types of Alcohol, Package and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)

V. Consideration and Action on an Application from Le Marchand De Vin, LLC, located at 1704 Eastland Dr., Ste. 8, Requesting Approval for the Creation of a Class PAS (Package, All Types of Alcohol, and Sunday Sales) Liquor License, as requested by the City Clerk Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed License be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

A. Presentation of the McLean County Regional Planning Commission Regional Housing Recovery Plan, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.) (Presentation by Ray Lai, Executive Director for McLean County Regional Planning Commission, and Mark Adams, Community Planner for McLean County Regional Planning Commission, 15 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

B. Presentation on the Status of and Next Steps for the Downtown Streetscape Project , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.) (Presentation by Billy Tyus, Deputy 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

14. Adjournment

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