McLean County Times

City of Bloomington City Council met May 27.

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. 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.

6. 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 on Approving Bills and Payroll in the Amount of $13,829,675.55, as requested by the Finance Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Bills and Payroll be approved.)

B. Consideration and Action on Approving Reappointments to a Commission , as requested by the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Reappointment be approved.)

C. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, for the VPIE Software Solution, in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

D. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2026 Water Department Utility Maintenance Project (Bid #2025-49), in the Amount of $1,668,160, as requested by the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

E. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with George Gildner, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2026 Street, Alley, and Sidewalk Maintenance (Bid #2025-48), in the Amount of $755,320, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

F. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for FY 2026 Utility Maintenance (Bid #2025-46), in the Amount of $1,715,865, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved)

G. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with George Gildner, Inc. for the FY 2026 Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Replacement Program (Bid #2025-42), in the Amount of $2,438,559.35, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

H. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Rathje Enterprises, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2026 Traffic Signal Maintenance Project (Bid #2025-47), in the Amount of $174,065, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

I. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Rowe Construction, a Division of United Contractors Midwest, Inc. for the FY 2026 General Resurfacing Program, in the Amount of $3,773,146.22, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

J. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding and Project Labor Requirements and Approving a Construction Agreement with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, as a Limited Source, for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Pavement Preservation Reclamite Program, in the Amount of $162,731.25, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

K. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding and Project Labor Requirements and Approving a Construction Agreement with Donelson Construction Company, LLC, for the Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Preservation High Pressure Slurry Seal Program, in the Amount of $1,052,576.20, as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

L. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2026 John M. Scott Health Care Trust Category III Grant Awards and Programmatic Agreements, in the Amount of $25,000, as requested by the Department of Community Impact & Enhancement. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

M. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Program Application (May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026) and CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2030), as requested by the Department of Community Impact & Enhancement. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

N. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mclean County for Animal Control Warden Services, from April 1, 2025, through December 15, 2027, in the Amount of $87,363 for the Remainder of 2025, $119,979 for 2026, and $123,578 for 2027, as requested by the Legal Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

O. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mclean County for Animal Control Shelter Services, from April 1, 2025, through December 15, 2027, in the Amount of $45,000 for the Remainder of 2025, $80,000 for 2026, and $100,000 for 2027, as requested by the Legal Department and the Administration Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.)

P. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement By and Between the City of Bloomington, Illinois, and Green Top Grocery Cooperative, as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

Q. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving an Easement Agreement with Mark J. Tomac (PIN: 21-21-252-016), as requested by the Engineering Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

R. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Expedited Final Plat of the Reeser Subdivision (Part of PIN: 21-28-400-012), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

S. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Approving the Third Addition to the Links at Ireland Grove Road Subdivision (PINs: 22-18-203-006, 22-18-203-010, 22-18- 203-011, 22-18-203-012, 22-18-203-013, 22-18-203-014), as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.)

7. Regular Agenda

A. Consideration and Action on a Resolution Adopting the MMH Scan™ Analysis + Definition of Barriers to Missing Middle Housing, and the Findings and

Recommendations of Such, as Presented by Opticos Design, Inc., as requested by the Development Services Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Resolution be approved.) (Presentation by Billy Tyus, Sr. Deputy City Manager; and Kelly Pfeifer, Development Services Director, 20 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 15 minutes.)

B. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $36,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, for the Purpose of Financing Improvements to the Waterworks System in the City and Providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on the Bonds, as requested by the Finance Department and the Water Department. (Recommended Motion: The proposed Ordinance be approved.) (Presentation by Ed Andrews, Water Department Director; and Scott Rathbun, Finance Director, 15 minutes; and City Council Discussion, 10 minutes.)

8. Finance Director's Report

9. City Manager's Discussion

10. Mayor's Discussion

11. Council Member's Discussion

12. Executive Session

13. Adjournment

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