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City of Bloomington City Council met May 28.

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 Lifesaving Award Recipients from the Bloomington Fire and Police Departments, as requested by the Police Department and the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.)

B. 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

A. Public Hearing on an Annexation Agreement with David Hruska, for the Property Commonly Known as 2440 W. Washington Street, PIN: 20-01-300-004, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and Public Hearing only.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Assistant Economic & Community Development Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, N/A.)

B. Public Hearing on an Annexation Agreement with Joseph and Carri Scharf, for Property Generally Located South of the Terminus of Carri Drive, Between the Constitution Trail and W. Washington Street, PIN: 20-01-100-031, and the Property Commonly Known as 1803 W. Washington Street, PIN: 21-05-306-002, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and Public Hearing only.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Assistant Economic & Community Development Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, N/A.)

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 22, 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 $15,156,835.18, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action to Approve the Purchase of Police Uniform Shirts and Pants from Ray O'Herron, Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $114,000, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of New Firefighting Protective Gear from AirOne Equipment, Inc., in the Amount of $92,920, as requested by the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action to Approve a Contract for Unit 21 Police Patrol Collective Bargaining Agreement, as requested by the Human Resources Department and the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action to Approve a Contract for IATSE Local 193 Collective Bargaining Agreement, as requested by the Human Resources Department and the Arts & Entertainment Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action to Approve 1) a Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code, and 2) a Local Public Agency General Maintenance Estimate of Maintenance Costs to Allocate State MFT funds for Street Lighting Electrical Energy and Rental Charges through the Fiscal Year 2025 MFT General Maintenance Program, for the Period of May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, in the Amount of $500,000, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution and Estimate be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Program Application (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025), as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2025 John M. Scott Health Care Trust Category III Grant Awards and Programmatic Agreements, in the Amount of $15,641, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Variance to Chapter 38,

Section 123, of the Bloomington City Code to Allow a Permit to be Issued for the Reconstruction of a Driveway at 1902 Wakefield Lane, Bloomington, Illinois, 61704, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Variance to Chapter 38, Section 123, of the Bloomington City Code to Allow a Permit to be Issued for the Reconstruction of a Driveway at 205 S. Lumber Street, Bloomington, Illinois, 61701, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order for Additional Funds to the Original Purchase Order (PO20240117) with the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for Veterinary Care for the Animal Collection at Miller Park Zoo, in the Amount of $7,570.61, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving an Amended Preliminary Plan for Wittenberg Woods at Prairie Vista Phase 5, for Property Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of Lutz Road and S. Morris Avenue, Consisting of Approximately 8.587 Acres (Part of Pin: 21-17-451-005), as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

N. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Wittenberg Woods at Prairie Vista Third Addition, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing an Annexation Agreement with David Hruska for the Property Commonly Known as 2440 W. Washington Street, PIN: 20-01-300-004, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Assistant Economic & Community Development Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

B. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing an Annexation Agreement with Joseph and Carri Scharf, for Property Generally Located South of the Terminus of Carri Drive, Between the Constitution Trail and W. Washington Street, PIN: 20-01- 100-031, and the Property Commonly Known as 1803 W. Washington Street, PIN: 21-05-306-002, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Kelly Pfeifer, Assistant Economic & Community Development Director, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

C. (1) Presentation and Discussion of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Resurfacing and Pavement Preservation Programs and the State of the Street and Sidewalk Network; and (2) Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing Waiving the Technical Bidding Requirements and Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate an Agreement with Rowe Construction, A Division of United Contractors Midwest, for the FY 2025

General Street Resurfacing Program, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Kevin Kothe, P.E., Director of Operations and Engineering Services / City Engineer, 20 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

10. Finance Director's Report

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

11. City Manager's Discussion

12. Mayor's Discussion

13. Council Member's Discussion

14. Executive Session

A. Section 2(c)(21) of 5 ILCS 120 Review of Closed Session Minutes (30 Minutes)

15. Adjournment

Individuals with disabilities planning to attend the meeting who require reasonable accommodations to observe and/or participate, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting, should contact the City's ADA Coordinator at 309-434-2468 mhurt@cityblm.org.

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