CITY OF ROCK ISLAND SEPTEMBER 27, 2004

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:45pm

NOTE: There will not be a Study Session.

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 White.

5. Minutes of the Meeting of September 20, 2004. (Motion whether or not to approve the Minutes as printed.)

6. Proclamation declaring Friday, October 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as the date for the observation of Halloween “Trick or Treat.”

7. Resolution of Commitment to Resurrecting the American Dream. (Motion whether or not to adopt the Resolution.)

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Ordinance providing for the licensing of rental residential property. (Motion whether or not to consider, suspend the rules and pass the Ordinance.)

9.

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CLAIMS:

a. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Brandt Construction in the amount of $28,899.73 for an emergency storm sewer repair at 14^th Street West. (299)

b. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Baecke Appraisers in the amount of $4,200.00 for the appraisals of seven properties for the Genesis Site Storm Water Design project. (308)

c. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Gardner, Carton and Douglas in the amount of $3,595.35 for professional services for the Pretreatment Program – NPDES Permit. (309)

d. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Rail City Construction in the amount of $9,576.87 for the 2004 Brick Street Patch Project. (310)

e. Report from the Public Works Department recommending payment to Centennial Contractor in the amount of $69,626.31 for the 2004 Utility Patching Program. (311)

f. Report from the Finance Director recommending payment to Timothy Sharpe in the amount of $4,400.00 for the Fire and Police Pension actuarial valuations. (05)

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

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Claims for the week of September 17 through 23 in the amount of $1,178,102.53. (Motion whether or not to allow the claims.)

11. Report from the Police Department regarding bids for the purchase of an ACU1000 communication device, recommending the bid of RACOM Communications in the amount of $56,441.00. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize purchase.)

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Report from the Public Works Department regarding quotations for the purchase of snow plow parts, recommending the bid of Bonnell Industries in the amount of $14,740.90 and the bid of Monroe Truck Equipment in the amount of $2,570.88. (Motion whether or not to award the bids as recommended and authorize purchases.)

13. Report from the Public Works Department regarding Joint Purchasing Council bids for the purchase of Utility Supplies, recommending that the bids be awarded to the low bidders listed in the report. (Motion whether or not to award the bids as recommended and authorize purchase.)

14. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the 2004 Pavement Grinding Program, recommending the bid of Valley Construction in the amount of $248.00 per hour. (Motion whether or not to award the bid as recommended and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

15. Report from the Public Works Department regarding bids for the Rock Island Parkway Erosion Control project, recommending the bid of Phoenix Corporation in the amount of $257,905.05. (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 Community and Economic Development Department regarding a contract with EnviroNet for environmental services at the Midway Oil Products property. (Motion whether or not to approve the contract and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

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Report from the Police Department regarding a one-year extension of the City Towing Contract with Rick’s Towing at the current rates. (Motion whether or not to approve the contract extension and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.)

18. Report from the Community and Economic Development Department and Planning Commission regarding the proposed sign ordinance revisions, recommending approval of the Sign Ordinance amendments, with the exception of the requirements related to size and height as well as the phasing out of existing signs. (Motion whether or not to approve the Sign Ordinance with exceptions stated and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

19. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from Donald Devinney for the parking lot at 4524 7^th Avenue to be placed under City Ordinance control. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

20. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from the Public Works Department for a parking ban on the north side of 18^th Avenue for 260 feet from the corner of 17^th Street. (Motion whether or not to approve the request as recommended and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

21.Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from Brenda Turnbull and neighbors for STOP signs at the intersection of 22^nd Street and 35^th Avenue. (Motion whether or not to deny the STOP sign as recommended.)

22. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from Brenda Turnbull and neighbors to consider a reduction in speed on 22^nd Street between 34^th and 35^th Avenues. (Motion whether or not to deny the request to post lower speed limit signs in this area.)

23. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from the current resident for the removal of a handicapped parking space in front of 917 4^th Avenue. (Motion whether or not to approve the request and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

24. Report from the Traffic Engineering Committee regarding a request from the current resident for the removal of a handicapped parking space in front of 1317 14^th Street. (Motion whether or not to approve the request and refer to the City Attorney for an Ordinance.)

25. Memorandum from Mayor Schwiebert recommending the appointment of Janice Berry to the City of Rock Island Adopt A Unit Liaison Committee. (Motion whether or not to approve the appointment as recommended.)

26. Items from the City Manager’s Memorandum.

27. Other Business.

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28. Motion to recess to Executive Session on matters of Litigation.

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29. Motion to recess to Monday, October 4 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.

PRESERVING THE PAST . . . . . DEDICATED TO THE FUTURE.