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City of Springfield Committee of the Whole Met October 13

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City of Springfield Committee of the Whole met Oct. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Approval of Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Committee Meeting Minutes

4. Treasurer’s Report

5. Office of Budget and Management Contract Report

6. Presentations

7. Ordinances Tabled or Remaining In Committee:

2017-103 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 170 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 170.17.68 REGARDING THE EXEMPTION OF REGISTRATION FEES FOR PROPERTIES PURCHASED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS. (No description available) (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor)

2018-110 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 38, OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, TO DECREASE THE MINIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS FOR WHICH CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL IS REQUIRED. An ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 38 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances as amended, to decrease the minimum contract amounts for which City Council approval is required. (Requested by Ward 10 Ralph Hanauer)

2019-008 A RESOLUTION REFERRING A PETITION TO THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 155, SECTION 155.111, ACCESS TO OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES. This resolution will refer a petition to the Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission for a public hearing and consideration of an amendment to Chapter 155, Section 155.111, regarding access to off-street parking facilities. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2019-430 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 170, SECTION 170.17.67 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO ACTIVELY MANAGED AND MARKETED PROPERTIES, BY EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE REALTOR REGISTRATION EXCEPTION TO OCTOBER 31, 2020. An Ordinance amending Chapter 170, Section 170.17.67 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, as amended, pertaining to actively managed and marketed properties, by extending the expiration date for the realtor registration exception to October 31, 2020. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-049 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOARD OF HEALTH FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2020, FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-067 A RESOLUTION REFERRING A PETITION TO THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 155, SECTION 155.211.7 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, LIMITING THE NUMBER OF CPUS GRANTED FOR ADULT-USE CANNABIS DISPENSING ORGANIZATIONS. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-153 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH KIDZEUM FOR THE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE WITH KIDZEUM'S PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY AND STAFFING NEEDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,001.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder, Ward 5 Andrew Proctor)

2020-207 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 36.80, PROHIBITION OF INTERESTS IN ANY CANNABIS BUSINESS BY ANY OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE, AS AMENDED. This proposed ordinance language is patterned after the state law provision that prohibits state legislators, state officers, and state employees from owning any interest in a cannabis business licensed by the state of Illinois. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-273 A RESOLUTION OF AFFIRMATION OF SHARED PRINCIPLES BETWEEN ILLINOIS NAACP BRANCHES AND THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-289 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD INCORPORATED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 TO PROVIDE SERVICES FROM MARCH 1, 2020 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022. This agreement is for professional services to assist the City of Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Office of Planning and Economic Development with their tourism and economic development efforts (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-315 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 79, SECTION 79.29 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS. (No description available) (Requested by Ward 7 Joe McMenamin)

2020-330 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH LINDA DO FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2008 E. SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,700.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF

$1,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,200.00, RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at 2008 E. South Grand Avenue. Closing to be held at Chicago Title. Purchase price of $28,700.00 for the parcel and an estimated closing cost of $1,500.00 with the unused portion of the payment to be refunded to the City of Springfield. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Early Acquisition. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-331 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TIEN T. DO FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1910 AND 1912 E. SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,800.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,300.00, RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, EARLY ACQUISITION, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at 1910 & 1912 E. South Grand Avenue. Closing to be held at Chicago Title. Purchase price of $30,800.00 for the parcel and an estimated closing cost of $1,500.00 with the unused portion of the payment to be refunded to the City of Springfield. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Early Acquisition. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-332 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TIEN THANH DO FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1922 E. SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,200.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,700.00, RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, EARLY ACQUISITION, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at 1922 E. South Grand Avenue. Closing to be held at Chicago Title. Purchase price of $21,200.00 for the parcel and an estimated closing cost of $1,500.00 with the unused portion of the payment to be refunded to the City of Springfield. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Early Acquisition. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-333 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH TIEN THANH DO FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1924 E. SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,800.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,300.00, RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, EARLY ACQUISITION, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at 1924 E. South Grand Avenue. Closing to be held at Chicago Title. Purchase price of $20,800.00 for the parcel and an estimated closing cost of $1,500.00 with the used portion of the payment to be refunded to the City of Springfield. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Early Acquisition. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-346 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE USA TOWER LLC AND CCTMO, LLC. This ordinance authorizes a lease agreement with T-Mobile USA Tower LLC and CCTMO, LLC. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-363 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 37 FINANCIAL POLICIES OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, TO ADD SECTION 37.35 SEPARATE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACCOUNTS. (No description available) (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso, Ward 8 Erin Conley)

2020-378 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 EXECUTIVE OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED BY REMOVING ARTICLE XI OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Removing the Office of Planning and Economic Development (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso, Ward 8 Erin Conley)

2020-379 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 EXECUTIVE OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING UNDER ARTICLE VIII OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT SECTION 32.38 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Adding under the Department of Budget and Management the Department of Community Development (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso, Ward 8 Erin Conley)

2020-380 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 LEGISLATIVE; CITY COUNCIL; DISTRICTS AND ELECTIONS OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 31.26 ECONOMIC POLICY ADVISOR. Adds an Economic Advisor and lists duties. (Requested by Ward 5 Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Kristin DiCenso, Ward 8 Erin Conley)

8. Ordinances for Committee Consideration:

CWLP

2020-385 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 318-09-2020 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ON THE 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $69,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY AND AMENDING THE CITY’S WATER REVENUE GENERAL BOND ORDINANCE. An ordinance amending an ordinance authorizing the Issuance of not to exceed $69,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds of the City of Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. The Renewal, Replacement and Improvement Annual Requirement (as defined in the Original Ordinance) at not less than twelve per cent (12%) of Revenues (as defined in the Original Ordinance) for the preceding Fiscal Year (as defined in the Original Ordinance) less costs of chemicals and pumping expenses while any Series 2018 Bonds (as defined in the Original Ordinance) or Series 2020 Bonds (as defined in the Original Ordinance) are outstanding. It the best interest of the City, this percentage is reduced to 10% to allow for a better position on annual cash flows and it has been determined that a level of 12% reinvestment in the system is no longer needed as major capital improvements have taken place at the Water Purification Plant. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-386 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UW21-07-29 – FLATBED TRUCK FOR LAKE SERVICES WITH RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF ILLINOIS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,652.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES. This Ordinance accepts Contract UW21-07-29 in an amount not to exceed $68,652.00, with Rush Truck Centers of Illinois Inc. (“Rush”), for purchase of one (1) International CV515 Crew Cab 4x4 flatbed truck for the Construction Division of Lake Services. This truck will be used in the daily operations of the Construction Division. This truck will be replacing a Ford F-350 (Truck #307) that has some mechanical and structural issues and is undersized for the task of hauling a Bobcat machine on the new larger trailer. It is anticipated that Truck #307 will go to auction.

There were four (4) bidders on this contract, with two (2) being local bidders and two (2) being non-local bidders. Rush is a local vendor and supplied the lowest bid. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-387 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE21-07-31 – RENTAL OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH HERC RENTALS INC., MARTIN EQUIPMENT OF ILLINOIS INC., ALTORFER, INC., VERMEER SALES AND SERVICE OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS, INC. AND CCPS RENTALS, INC. FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AND THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This Ordinance accepts Contract UE21-07-31 in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, with Herc Rentals Inc., Martin Equipment of Illinois Inc., Altorfer Inc., Vermeer Sales Service of Central Illinois Inc., and CCPS Rentals Inc. For the Office of Public Utilities, it is necessary, throughout the year, to clean out various power plant and filter plant settling ponds and continued operation of the ash ponds and landfill. The work sometimes requires special equipment that the Utility does not own. To accomplish the objectives in an efficient manner, it is necessary to rent this equipment. Rentals will occur on an as-needed basis. CWLP is requesting $200,000.00 for the Utilities’ portion of the said contract.

Public Works is being added to this ordinance in order for them also to utilize the pricing of these rentals. On occasion, Public Works needs to supplement its equipment fleet to complete various tasks on City rights-of-way, including sewer repairs, inlet repair and replacement, excavation and grading, pavement removal, and other functions as required. Public Work’s is requesting

$50,000.00 for their portion of the said contract.

There were five bidders on this contract. The contract is being awarded to all vendors.

(Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-388 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT UE21-08-32 – HYDRATED LINE FOR UNIT 4 WITH MISSISSIPPI LIME COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $675,000.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES. This is a standard ordinance for the purchase of hydrated lime for Dallman Unit 4.

This ordinance accepts Contract UE21-08-32 in an amount not to exceed $675,000.00, with Mississippi Lime Company (“Mississippi Lime”), for purchase of hydrated lime. The contract is based on estimated yearly usage of 1000 tons per year. Hydrated lime is required for emissions control for Unit 4. Mississippi Lime meets the pre-approved technical standard to be a hydrated lime supplier for Unit 4 and they have been supplying hydrated lime for this unit since 2010. The contract will cover the cost of hydrated lime and delivery and fuel adjustments for the next 38 months.

There were 3 bidders on this contract; none were local vendors. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-389 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CISCO SMARTNET SUPPORT MAINTENANCE FOR THE CORE INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT FROM CDW GOVERNMENT LLC FROM A STATE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $56,868.99, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES. This is a standard ordinance for purchase of Cisco infrastructure maintenance using State Contract CMS7891190.

This ordinance authorizes the purchase of Cisco maintenance in an amount not to exceed $56,868.99, with CDW Government LLC (“CDWG”). The State of Illinois solicited bids and allows municipalities to share in the bulk cost savings by ordering off such contracts. This ordinance authorizes the purchase of maintenance for the City’s business network infrastructure. It provides hardware maintenance for the servers in the data centers, including Smartnet support for the Miller Street, Dallman, and Municipal Center West devices, the Municipal Center East and Groth Street chassis, datacenter switches, firewall devices and wireless bridge components.

CDWG is not a local vendor. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-390 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SANGAMON COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000.00 FOR A LAKE SPRINGFIELD WATERSHED PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE SAME AMOUNT TO FUND SAID PROJECT FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES. An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Sangamon County Soil & Water Conservation District in the Amount of $700,000.00 for Best Management Practices (BMPs) Implementation, and further Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $700,000.00.

The City and the SCSWCD are committed to improving the water quality of Lake Springfield and its tributaries and at the same time are committed to sustaining agricultural production in the Lake Springfield watershed. The City and SCSWCD desire to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the Lake Springfield watershed and SCSWCD has applied to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for a grant to provide funds to finance the implementation of BMPs in the Lake Springfield watershed. In exchange for the City providing $700,000.00 seed money for implementation of the IEPA grant by SCSWCD, the SCSWCD will reimburse the City $420,000.00, from grant funds received from the IEPA. This ordinance also authorizes a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $700,000.00 from the City of Springfield Office of Public Utilities 101-300-KB-1154 (Water Rate Stabilization Fund) into Account No. 101-100-BC-6110-1218 to fund said project. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-391 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RELOCATION EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,200.00 FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON PARCEL SR0066 LOCATED AT 1126 NORTH 10TH STREET RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for relocation expenses for the acquisition of property located at 1126 N. 10 Street. The relocation assistance is required for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements projects. Usable Segment 6. The relocation costs are in compliance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Act.

2020-392 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SPRINGFIELD DOWNTOWN PARKING, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT E. JEFFERSON STREET (PIN: 14-27.0-460-004), IN THE AMOUNT OF $303,000.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $305,500.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at E. Jefferson Street (PIN: 14-27.0-460-0 ). Closing to be held at Chicago Title. Purchase price of $303,000.00 for the parcel and an estimated closing cost of $2,500.00 with the unused portion of the payment to be refunded to the City of Springfield. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Usable Segment 3. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-393 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH MARK S. MOORE FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1025 & 1023 N. 10TH STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5000.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5000.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at 1025 & 1023 N. 10th Street. Closing at Chicago Title. Purchase price of $4,500.00 for the parcel and an estimated closing cost of $5000.00 with the unused portion of the payment to be refunded to the City of Springfield. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Usable Segment 6. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-394 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH LILLIAN POTTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1124 N. 10TH STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,500.00, RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at 1124 N. 1Oth Street. Closing to be held a Chicago Title. Purchase price of $22,000.00 for the parcel and an estimated closing cost of $1,500.00 with the unused portion of the payment to be refunded to the City of Springfield. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Usable Segment 6. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-395 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF SECTION 153.157(K) PERTAINING TO MULTIPLE ACCESS IN SLOAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. An ordinance approving/denying the variance request for Section 153.1570) to allow Sloan Crossing Subdivision with more than 70 units and only one access point. The Land Subdivision Committee and Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission both recommend approval of the variance request. The subdivision is located on the south side of Old Salem Lane and west of Bradfordton Road. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-396 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF SECTION 153.157(J) PERTAINING TO STUB STREETS FOR SLOAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION FOR

THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. An ordinance approving/denying the variance request for Section 153.1570) to not provide a stub street to the south of Sloan Crossing Subdivision. The Land Subdivision Committee and Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission both recommend approval of the variance request The subdivision is located on the south side of Old Salem Lane and west of Bradfordton Road. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-397 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING/DENYING THE LOCATION AND SKETCH MAP OF THE SLOAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. An ordinance approving/denying the location and sketch map of the Sloan Crossing Subdivision for the Office of Public Works. The Land Subdivision Committee recommends denial of the location and sketch map and the Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission recommends approval of the location and sketch map. The subdivision is located on the south side of Old Salem Lane and west of Bradfordton Road. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-398 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5761 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-399 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000,000.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. An ·ordinance authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $8,000,000.00 reimbursement for land acquisition associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Project Ord. # 353-8-19. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-400 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,300.00 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2020 INTERNATIONAL TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. An ordinance authorizing a supplemental appropriation from unappropriated fund balance to accommodate the purchase of a new 2020 International Tandem Axle Dump Truck. This purchase ( $141,283) was budgeted and approved (ord# 351.08.19) in our FY 2020 budget figures however due to production time for this unit the delivery date and invoicing have carried forward to this fiscal year FY21. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-401 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND JOE CHERNIS FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 918 E. EDWARDS STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,000.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at 918 E. Edwards Street. The purchase of aid real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with Usable Segment 5 of the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-424 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SALVATION ARMY FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 207 & 221 N. 11TH STREET AND 1001, 1005, 1013, 1019, 1021 & 1025 E. JEFFERSON STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,940,000.00 AND CLOSING COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 AND FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,950,000.00 RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way located at 207 & 221 N. 11th Street and 1001, 1005, 1013, 1019, 1021 & 1025 E. Jefferson Street. Closing to be held at Chicago Title. Purchase price of $2,940,000.00 for the parcel and an estimated closing cost of $10,000.00 with the unused portion of the payment to be refunded to the City of Springfield. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Usable Segment 3. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

GENERAL CITY BUSINESS

2020-402 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 110, SECTION 110.71 OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-403 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR DANIEL ROCKFORD, AN OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE, FOR CASE NO. 20-WC-004234. Daniel Rockford was employed as a painter with the City of Springfield Department of Public Works on May 20, 2019, and reported an injury to his right arm after unloading heavy equipment. The employee received conservative care and due to continued pain complaints was sent for an MRI which revealed a full thickness supraspinatus tear with retraction. Surgery was recommended. He underwent surgical repair in August 2019 was able to return to work full duty in December of 2019. The Plaintiff filed suit with the Commission and is willing to settle his claim in the amount of $40,668.50 representing a permanent partial disability equivalent to 10% loss of use of man as a whole. IPMG, the city's third party administrator, recommend payment in the amount of $40,668.50 to the employee to settle his workers compensation claim for case number 20-WC-004234. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-404 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33, SECTION 33.180 AND SECTION 33.181, OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO COMMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. Amend Chapter 33- Commission on International Visitors to change the number of voting members and quorum needed. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-405 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SALES TAX REBATE AGREEMENT WITH KENT-ROBBINS, LLC FOR AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY SERVICE UPGRADE AT 600 TORONTO ROAD. A sales tax rebate agreement between the city of Springfield, Illinois and Kent Robbins, LLC for the property located at 600 Toronto Road up to one third of costs not to exceed $59,820 for parking infrastructure improvements. Motorheads needs the improvements to bring in Rte 66 events. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder, Ward 1 Alderman Redpath)

2020-406 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $589,323.00 FOR PAYMENTS TO THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS. The Office of Budget and Management is requesting a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $589,323.00 from unappropriated fund balance related to Ordinance# 113.02.2020 which states the additional pension payments from the excess corporate fund balance shall not exceed an amount equal to 0.067 of the electric funds transferred into the corporate fund in Fiscal Year 2020. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-407 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ADDENDUM 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LAND OF LINCOLN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE 237-06-18, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $250,000.00 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $750,000.00 AND EXTENDING THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2021, FOR TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH WITHIN THE CITY. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-408 AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING FY22 HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND THE HEALTH BENEFIT SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD UNION PARTICIPANTS, FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES. As negotiated by the Joint Labor/Management Health Care Committee on behalf of the ACTIVE, UNION City participants and based on projected plan cost in FY22 and the revenue necessary to fund the City's self-insured health plan, the Committee is recommending a 3.25% premium increase for all plans (BasicSelect, Point of Service, HDHP). BasicSelect Single from $40.36/$41.68; Family $117.32/$121.15. Point of Service (POS) Single from $74.60/77.04; Family $171.45/$177.05. HDHP Family $121.41/$125.38; Single $0.00 remains unchanged. HSA contributions remain unchanged. This includes updates to the Health Benefit Summary Plan Description based on ratifications from the Joint Labor Management Health Care Committee. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-409 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING FY22 HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND THE HEALTH BENEFIT SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION FOR THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ACTIVE, NON-UNION AND NON-ACTIVE/RETIRED PARTICIPANTS FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES. Based on projected plan cost for FY22 and the revenue necessary to fund the City's self-insured health plan, the administration is recommending a 3.25% premium increase for all plans (BasicSelect, Point of Services, HDHP) for ACTIVE, NON-UNION employees. Administration is recommending a 4% premium increase for the plans BasicSelect and Point of Service, with a decrease in the HDHP for NON-ACTIVE/RETIRED participants. This Ordinance includes updates to the Health Benefit Summary Plan Description. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-410 A RESOLUTION ESTIMATING REAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE LEVIED TO PARTIALLY FUND THE STATUTORY CONTRIBUTION OF THE POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS. This resolution must be passed at least 20 days before passage of the levy per statute (35 ILCS 200/18-60). It is an estimate and does not prevent any subsequent change in the total dollars. The estimate is based upon a 1% growth in EAV. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-411 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SAID SURPLUS ITEMS BY AUCTION, SOLD FOR SCRAP, OR RECYCLED. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-412 AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR EKING TRADING LLC D/B/A MIMOSA RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 4201 WABASH AVENUE. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-413 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO CLOSURE OF BUSINESS BY MIMOSA LLC D/B/A MIMOSA LOCATED AT 4201 WABASH AVENUE. (No description available) (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-414 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SUSAN ALLEN TO THE SPRINGFIELD URBAN FORESTRY COMMISSION. Pursuant to the Springfield City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 102, Section 102.10, this ordinance is to re-appoint Susan Allen, who resides on Parkview Dr., Springfield; to the Springfield Urban Forestry Commission. Her term will expire 8-2-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-415 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD L. AUSTIN, MD CHSE, TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS.

Pursuant to the Springfield City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to appoint Richard L. Austin, MD CHSE, who resides on Harrier Road, Springfield; to the Springfield Commission on International Visitors. His term will expire 7-1-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-416 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PILAR MAYORGA TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. PURSUANT TO The Springfield City Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to re- appoint Pilar Mayorga, who resides on White Marsh Court, Springfield; To The Springfield Commission On International Visitors. Her Term Will Expire 4-4-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-417 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JANET K. KENNEY TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. Pursuant to the Springfield City Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to re- appoint Janet K. Kenney, who resides on Hazelnut Drive, Springfield; to the Springfield Commission On International Visitors. Her Term Will Expire 6-20-2022. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-418 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOYCE NARDULLI TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. Pursuant to the Springfield City Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to re-appoint Joyce Nardulli, who resides on Mill Bank Lane, Springfield; to the Springfield Commission On International Visitors. Her Term will expire 2-23-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-419 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JUSTIN BLANDFORD TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. Pursuant to the Springfield City Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to re- appoint Justin Blandford, who resides on Lookout Lane, Springfield; to the Springfield Commission On International Visitors. His Term will expire 2-23-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-420 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF FRANK MCNEIL TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. Pursuant to the Springfield City Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to re- appoint Frank Mcneil, who resides on Brown Street, Springfield; to the Springfield Commission On International Visitors. His Term will expire 5-2-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-421 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RONI MOHAN TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. Pursuant to the Springfield City Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to re- appoint Roni Mohan, who resides on South Seventh Street, Springfield; to the Springfield Commission On International Visitors. Her Term will expire 2-23-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-422 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF HARISH G. BHATT TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. Pursuant to the Springfield City Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to re- appoint Harish G Bhatt, who resides on Brent Drive, Springfield; to the Springfield Commission On International Visitors. His Term will expire 4-7-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

2020-423 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL KOKAL TO THE COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL VISITORS. Pursuant to the Springfield City Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Section 33.180, this ordinance is to re- appoint Michael Kokal, who resides on Jackson Parkway, Springfield; to the Springfield Commission On International Visitors. His Term will expire 4-4-2023. (Requested by Mayor Jim Langfelder)

9. Unfinished Business

10. New Business

11. Citizen Requests to Address Committee

12. Executive Session

13. Adjournment

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