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City of Bloomington City Council will meet July 8.

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 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 for the Proposed Downtown Redevelopment Project Area as Scheduled by Ordinance 2024-034, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The public hearing be convened for the proposed Downtown Redevelopment Project Area.) (Presentation by Melissa Hon, Economic & Community Development Director.) 

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 June 10, 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 $8,529,146.97, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.) 

C. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of a Fire Safety Simulator from JHB 

Group, in the Amount of $180,434.44, as requested by the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.) 

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Rejection of All Bids for the Wylie & Maple Hill Drive Intersection Improvements Project (Bid #2025-03), as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) 

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Amending the Contract with Stewart Spreading Inc., for Lime Sludge Removal, Due to Changes to the Prevailing Wage Act of the State of Illinois Public Act 103-0327, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) 

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order for the Design Contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc., for the Meadowbrook Subdivision Improvement Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $59,267, as requested by the Water Department and the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) 

G. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending the Bloomington City Code Updating Chapters 21, 36, and the Schedule of Fees Pertaining to Scavengers, Waste Collectors, Waste Haulers, and Bulk Waste Collection, as requested by the Public Works Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) 

9. Regular Agenda 

10. City Manager's Discussion 

11. Mayor's Discussion 

12. Council Member's Discussion 

13. Executive Session 

14. 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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