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City of Bloomington City Council met Oct. 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. Presentation of the City of Bloomington Police Department Police Officer Commission Certificates to Officer Matthew Tribley, Officer Khyle Hosh, and Officer Spencer Busch Upon Completion of Their Probationary Period, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation only.) (Presentation by Jamal Simington, Police Chief.)

B. Presentation of the Winners of the 2024 City of Bloomington Beautification Awards , as requested by the Citizens' Beautification Committee. (Recommended Motion: None; presentation only.) (Presentation by Jeff Hindman, Superintendent of Park Maintenance; and Gina Lavazza, Committee Chair, 5 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 5 minutes.)

C. Recognition of Board & Commission 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

7.A. POSTPONED TO 12/9/2024 COUNCIL: Public Hearing on an Annexation Agreement with Aruthra, LLC, for Property Generally Located North of the Intersection of Fox Creek Road and St. Ivans Circle, PIN: 21-18-153-009, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department.

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 September 23, 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 $11,385,843.34, 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 a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Syngenta, BASF, and ENVU (Bayer) Chemicals from Marubeni America Corporation, d/b/a Helena Agri Enterprises, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $220,000, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Additional Property Insurance Premium/Coverage for the Recently Acquired 1706 Morrisey Drive, from Arthur Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC, in the Amount of $18,411, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving (1) the Purchase of a 2024 Vermeer SC70TX Stump Grinder and a 2024 Vermeer BC-1800XL Chipper from Vermeer Midwest, in the Amount of $166,546.48; and, (2) Approving the Surplus Property Trade-in of the 1995 Vermeer Stump Grinder and the 2003 Vermeer Wood Chipper, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department and the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

G. Consideration and Action to Approve a Resolution Approving a Change Order for the Fiscal Year 2025 Bloomington Ice Arena and Lincoln Parking Facilities Camera Project from Scientel Solutions, LLC, in the Amount of $25,004.55, as requested by the Information Technology Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc., for a Study to Evaluate the Conversion of the Existing Electrical System at the Water Treatment Plant, in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Evergreen FS, from November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025, for Citywide Gasoline & Diesel Fuel (Bid #2025-16), in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, with the Option of Four One-Year Renewals, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Bloomington, the Town of Normal, and the County ofMcLean, IL for the 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Award (Grant #13686637), as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the Waiver of Certain Municipal Permit Fees for the Construction of the Proposed New Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington Normal at Sunnyside Park, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Worker's Compensation Settlement Involving Former Bloomington Police Department Officer Robert McKinney, in the Amount of $152,552.75, as requested by the Human Resources Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on 1) an Ordinance Amending the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2025, in the Amount of $138,240, and 2) a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Solar LED Off-Grid Systems and LED Fixtures for Street Lighting, from Graybar, in the Amount of $138,696.80, as requested by the Department of Operations & Engineering Services and the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance and Resolution be approved.)

N. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Third Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Bloomington, Illinois, and Forgetful Friends, LLC, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

O. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a School (Public) in the D-2 (Downtown Transitional) District, for the Property Located at 301 W. Washington Street, as requested by the Economic & Community Development Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

9. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Engagement Agreement with Mesirow Financial, Inc., for Municipal Bond Advisory Services Related to the City’s Potential Borrowing Needs, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun Finance Director, 15 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 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

15. Adjournment

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