McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met Sept. 9.

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 Reappointment , 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 to Approve the Minutes of the August 12, 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 $10,654,419.57, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action on the Purchase of a New Pro-Deck for Grossinger Motors Arena, in the Amount of $149,950.00, as requested by the Arts & Entertainment Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Purchase be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on an Intergovernmental Agreement with the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District (MCSWCD), Town of Normal, McLean County, and the Bloomington/Normal Water Reclamation District (BNWRD), Regarding the Funding of a Soil Conservationist through the MCSWCD, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Intergovernmental Agreement be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action to Approve a Contract with SiteMed Fire to Provide Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Required Medical Surveillance and Physical Evaluation, in the Amount Not to Exceed $59,114, as requested by the Human Resources Department and the Fire Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Contract be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Approving a Two (2) Year Agreement Between the City of Bloomington and SCADAware Inc., in the Amount of $250,000 for Ongoing SCADA Maintenance and Emergency Services, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract for Axon Software and Equipment for Five Marked Police Vehicles, in the Amount of $50,990.30, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action to Approve a Resolution in Support of an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Grant Application for Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements on Constitution Trail, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending Section 39-804(a) to Clarify the Duty of Facilitators of the Rental of Hotel and Motel Rooms to File Monthly Tax Returns, as requested by the Legal Department and the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant Resolution to Certify the City of Bloomington has Sufficient Funds to Complete the Sunnyside Park Sustainability Initiative Project within a Three (3) Year Period if Notified of the OSLAD Grant Award, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Declaring an Emergency Related to Homelessness within the Community and Authorizing the City Manager to Issue Executive Orders to Increase Indoor Shelter Capacity, as requested by Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe and City Council. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

B. Presentation and Update on City Council's Housing Initiatives, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.) (Presentation by Jeff Jurgens, City Manager; Billy Tyus, Deputy City Manager; and Melissa Hon, Economic & Community Development Director, 15 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

9. City Manager's Discussion

10. Mayor's Discussion

11. Council Member's Discussion

12. Executive Session

13. Adjournment

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