McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met March 10.

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 in Recognition of Kalyani Mudumba , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

B. Proclamation in Recognition of Miles J. Simington , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Recognition only.)

C. Recognition of Board & Commission Appointments, 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 February 10, 2025, 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 $7,096,469.72, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

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

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving a Construction Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway as a Part of the Hamilton Road Project, from Bunn Street to Commerce Parkway, in the Amount of $5,401,950.40, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Bloomington and the County of McLean for Use of the City of Bloomington Police Shooting Range Facility, as requested by the Police Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution to Authorize a Change Order to the Meadowbrook Subdivision Improvement Project for a Time Extension to the Contract between the City of Bloomington and George Gildner, Inc. for 182 Days, 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 a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Robert Beverly DBA Intaglio Composites, a Division of Dream, Inc., for the McGraw Park Sister Cities Garden Seat Wall Caps, in the Amount of $84,800, as requested by the Parks & Recreation Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving the Second and Third Amendments to an Agreement for Professional Services with Baxter and Woodman, Inc. Regarding Design of Phases 1 and 4 of the East Street Basin Project, Increasing the Total Amount by $467,800, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action to Approve a Supplemental Resolution to Increase the Local Funding Commitment by $925,519.84 for the Federally Funded Hamilton Road Extension Construction Project, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Supplemental Resolution be approved.)

8. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on Approving the Appointment of Sheila Montney to the McLean County Behavorial Health Coordinating Council, as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Appointment be approved.) (Presentation by Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 3 minutes.)

B. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements and Authorizing a Contract with Chemco Systems, Inc. for the Purchase of a Powered Activated Carbon (PAC) System, in an Amount Not to Exceed $755,132, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Ed Andrews, Water Director, 10 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

C. Consideration and Action to Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Bloomington , as requested by City Council. (Recommended Motion: I move to appoint ______________, to serve, until a new appointment is made by the City Council as the Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Bloomington at those times when the Mayor isunable to perform his official duties due to an absence from the City or other incapacity.) (Presentation by Mboka Mwilambwe, Mayor, 3 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 3 minutes.)

D. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget and Capital Projects , as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: None; Presentation and discussion only.) (Presentation by Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 50 Minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

9. City Manager's Discussion

10. Mayor's Discussion

11. Council Member's Discussion

12. Executive Session

13. Adjournment

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