CITY OF ROCK ISLAND JULY 12, 2004

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45pm

NOTE: The Study Session will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Personnel Conference Room. The topic for discussion will be the Development Assistance/Infill Housing, an update on the McAdam Property, followed by an Executive Session on matters of Litigation.

AGENDA

1. Mayor Schwiebert will call the meeting to Order.

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2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

4. Invocation by Alderman Bauersfeld.

5. Minutes of the Meeting of June 28, 2004. (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

6. Mayor Schwiebert will close the regular meeting and open a Public Hearing on a request from Joel Youngs for a Special Use Permit to operate an insurance office at 2225 24^th Street.

Mayor Schwiebert will close the Public Hearing, reconvene the regular meeting and entertain a motion. (Motion whether or not to approve the Special Use Permit subject to stipulations stated, and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

7. Mayor Schwiebert will close the regular meeting and open a Public Hearing on a request from Zwenon Herrera for a Special Use Permit to operate a vehicle repair business in the rear yard detached garage at 1634 12^th Street.

Mayor Schwiebert will close the Public Hearing, reconvene the regular meeting and entertain a motion. (Motion whether or not to deny the Special Use Permit as recommended.)

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8. Special Ordinance regarding the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

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9. Ordinance amending Chapter 10, regarding the fees for Storm Water Control. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

10. Resolution in support of “American Supporting Americans Adopt-A-Unit Program. (Motion whether or not to adopt the Resolution.)

11. Inducement Resolution relating to the adoption of the Tax Increment Financing. (Motion whether or not to adopt the Resolution.)

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CLAIMS:

a. Statement from the City Attorney in the amount of $6,447.00 for legal services during the month of June.

b. Report from the Personnel Department recommending payment to Cheryl Sersland in the amount of $925.00 for vehicle damage.

c. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to KONE, Inc. in the amount of $5,135.88 for the maintenance agreement on the elevators located in the Parking Ramp and in City Hall.

d. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Centennial Contractor in the amount of $11,023.60 for the 2004 Utility Patching Program.

e. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Phoenix Corporation in the amount of $134,654.78 for the 14 ½ Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements.

(Motion whether or not to accept the reports and authorize payments as recommended.)

13. Claims for the week of June 25 through July 8 in the amount of $953,500.64. (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

14. Payroll for the weeks of June 21 through July 4 in the amount of $1,003,297.56. (Motion whether or not to allow the payroll.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding the purchase of a Truck Mounted Combination Sewer/Catch Basin Cleaning Machine in the amount of $147,067.00 from Prairie International Truck Inc. (Motion whether or not to authorize purchase as recommended.)

16. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the clean up for the Summer Fest, recommending the bid of Malik, L.C. in the amount of $5,000.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

17. Report from the Public Works Department regarding an upgrade to the Parking Ramp Elevator by KONE, in the amount of $6,948.00. (Motion whether or not to approve the upgrade of the elevator as recommended.)

18. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Water Treatment Plant Sludge Dechlorination System, recommending the bid of General Constructors in the amount of $24,775.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2004 Catch Basin Rebuild Program, recommending the bid of General Constructors in the amount of $63,550.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2004 Ditch Cleaning, recommending the bid of Phoenix Construction in the amount of $19,382.25. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 17^th Street Resurfacing from 31^st Avenue to 24^th Avenue, recommending the bid of McCarthy Improvement in the amount of $1,032,598.10. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

22. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a contract with Missman, Stanley and Associates for required design services for a not to exceed amount of $63,500, and the required inspection services in an estimated amount of $24,500 for the 24^th Street Resurfacing from 17^th Street to Blackhawk Road. (Motion whether or not to approve the contract as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

23. Report from the Public Works Department regarding Water Distribution Facility Renovations, recommending the contract be awarded to Howard R. Green Company at a cost not to exceed $16,800, plus construction inspection at an estimated cost of $9,600. (Motion whether or not to approve the contract as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

24. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a revision of the Weed Control Ordinance to allow the use of native vegetation. (Motion whether or not to approve the revisions as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

25. Agreement with AncelGlink to consult on matters of litigation. (Motion whether or not to hire AncelGlink to consult on matters of litigation as recommended.) (No attachment)

26. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the Old Town Chicago Banner Program, recommending that Council authorize Public Works to install 12 banners along 7^th Avenue from 14 ½ to 4^th Streets to support the Old Town Chicago Historic Area Association project. (Motion whether or not to authorize staff to install the banners as recommended.)

27. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the opening of proposals for an Infill Development Opportunity at 8^th Avenue and 19^th Street, recommending that Council refer all proposals to staff for review and a recommendation. (Motion whether or not to refer all proposals to staff for review and a recommendation back to Council.)

28. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment from the City Council for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan in the amount of $5,649.48 for 1544 30 Street. (Motion whether or not to commit $5,649.48 for the Targeted Rehabilitation Loan as recommended.)

29. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment from the City Council for a Targeted Rehabilitation Loan in the amount of $3,773.00 for 1720 13^th Avenue. (Motion whether or not to commit $3,773.00 for the Targeted Rehabilitation Loan as recommended.)

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Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a commitment from the City Council for the Exterior Paint Program in the amount of $17,770.00 for 804 20^th Street. (Motion whether or not to commit $17,700.00 for the Exterior Paint Program as recommended.)

31. Memorandum from Mayor Schwiebert recommending two reappointments and one new appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and three new appointments to the new Ethics Board. (Motion whether or not to approve the appointments and reappointments as recommended.)

32. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application for a Sound Amplification Permit at 2529 5^th Avenue for a Grand Opening July 17 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the application.)

33. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application for a Sound Amplification Permit at the Relay For Life at Augustana College August 13 from 5:00 p.m. to Midnight. (Motion whether or not to approve the application.)

34. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application for a Sound Amplification Permit at 903 14^th Avenue August 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a Family Reunion. (Motion whether or not to approve the application.)

35. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application for a Sound Amplification Permit and a request to close off 10^th Avenue from 12 to 14 ½ Street, and 14^th Street from 9 to 10^th Avenues, on July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Grand Opening for the new Literacy/Skills Center at 925 14^th Street. (Motion whether or not to approve the applications and street closing.)

36. Report from the City Clerk regarding an application from Calvary’s Faith Climber Church to hold a concert on the East Plaza Friday, July 23 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Motion whether or not to approve the application.)

37. Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum.

38. Other Business.

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39. Motion to recess to Monday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.

This Agenda may be obtained in accessible formats by qualified persons with a disability by making appropriate arrangements with Jeanne Paggen, City Clerk, 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201, - Telephone (309) 732-2010 - during regular business hours Monday through Friday.