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City of Elgin City Council met March 26

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City of Elgin City Council met March 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The special meeting of the Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, was held in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Roll call was answered by Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: None. All members, with the exception of Mayor Kaptain, attended via electronic means. This was allowed at this time granted by Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07.

RECOGNIZE PERSONS PRESENT

Members of the public were given the opportunity to comment by presenting written statements to the city clerk in advance by email or other written comment. These comments were read by Mayor Kaptain.

Joy Symonds, local small business owner, asked for the city’s support with delaying the spring property tax collection until September.

Parker Thompson stated his support of the engineering agreement to locate and install bike racks in Elgin.

Dustin Good shared information regarding the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and their programs to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic.

BID 19-056 AWARDED TO RACK OFFICIALS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ATHLETIC PROGRAM OFFICIALS

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to award a contract to RACK Officials in the amount of $62,786 for parks and recreation department athletic program officials for softball and basketball games. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

BID 20-004 AWARDED TO THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY FOR PARKWAY TREE TRIMMING

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to award contract to The Davey Tree Expert Company in the amount of $135,000 to provide comprehensive and cyclical maintenance of Elgin’s urban forest. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

BID 20-006 AWARDED TO WOLF ELECTRIC SUPPLY FOR LIGHT FIXTURES

Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve contract with Wolf Electric Supply in the amount of $167,010 to provide light fixture and lighting controls. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

BID 20-011 AWARDED TO ALASHER LANDSCAPING INC. FOR CONTRACT MOWING SERVICES

Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to award contract to Alasher Landscaping Inc. in the amount of $261,848 to provide grounds maintenance for land management, utilities and fire properties to maintain City property. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

JOINT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE CONTRACT AWARDED TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2020 FLEET VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Dixon, to approve contract with Rush Truck Center, Currier Commercial Center and BCR Auto Group LLC in the amount of $1,375,252 for the purchase of thirteen new vehicles to include four front line snow plows, two tandem axel dump trucks, six pickup trucks and one Ford Escape. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION 20-39 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF BIKE RACKS IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN

Councilmember Steffen made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: Councilmember Shaw.

Resolution No. 20-39

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF BIKE RACKS IN DOWNTOWN ELGIN

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Civiltech Engineering Inc., for professional services in connection with the engineering services for location and installation of bike racks in downtown Elgin, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain 

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020 Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 1

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 20-40 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 402, 408 AND 412 N. GROVE AVENUE

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-40

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 402, 408 AND 412 N. GROVE AVENUE

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a real estate contract on behalf of the City of Elgin with Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor Trustee Under the Trust Agreement dated September 1, 2005, Trust No. HTB 1736, for the purchase of the properties commonly known as 402, 408 and 412 N. Grove Avenue for $251,000, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020 Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 20-41 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTION WITH NETMOTION SOFTWARE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF NETMOTION MOBILITY, DIAGNOSTICS, MOBILE IQ AND MOBILE IQ APP FOR SPLUNK

Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-41

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTION WITH NETMOTION SOFTWARE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF NETMOTION MOBILITY, DIAGNOSTICS, MOBILE IQ AND MOBILE IQ APP FOR SPLUNK

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an End-User License Agreement and Support Subscription on behalf of the City of Elgin with Netmotion Software Inc., for the purchase of Netmotion mobility, diagnostics, mobile IQ and mobile IQ app for Splunk, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020 Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 20-42 ADOPTED ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE WEST POINT GARDENS PHASE I SUBDIVISION

Councilmember Gavin made a motion seconded by Councilmember Steffen, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-42

RESOLUTION

ACCEPTING FOR OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE WEST POINT GARDENS PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin hereby accepts for ownership and maintenance certain public parkway improvements within the West Point Gardens Phase I Subdivision which will include sidewalk and parkway improvements. Acceptance of the public parkway improvements will add the following city maintained facilities: 16,673 linear feet of five foot sidewalk; 2,046 linear feet of ten foot bike path along with 495 parkway trees; and their appurtenances to the City maintained facilities.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020 Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 20-43 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH GIFFORD PARK ASSOCIATION FOR USE OF LAND AS A COMMUNITY GARDEN (111 N. CHANNING STREET)

Councilmember Dixon made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Rauschenberger, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-43

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH GIFFORD PARK ASSOCIATION FOR USE OF LAND AS A COMMUNITY GARDEN

(111 N. Channing Street)

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a License Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Gifford Park Association for use of land as a community garden, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain 

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020

Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

CONSENT AGENDA

By unanimous consent, Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass Ordinance No. S3-20 and adopt Resolution Nos. 20-34 through 20-38 by omnibus vote. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

RESOLUTION 20-34 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BARBARA CORTEZ FOR THE PURPOSES OF REPLACING AND RESTORING AN EXISTING STORM SEWER (374 N. CRYSTAL AVENUE)

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-34

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BARBARA CORTEZ FOR THE PURPOSES OF REPLACING AND RESTORING AN EXISTING STORM SEWER

(374 N. Crystal Avenue)

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a temporary construction easement agreement with Barbara Cortez for the purposes of replacing and restoring an existing storm sewer, for the property legally described in the temporary construction easement agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the temporary construction easement agreement to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020 Omnibus 

Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 20-35 ADOPTED APPROVING THE 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CDBG PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH KANE COUNTY FOR SERVICES NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER AND MANAGE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-35

RESOLUTION

APPROVING THE 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CDBG PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH KANE COUNTY FOR SERVICES NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER AND MANAGE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to units of local government for the purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities; and

WHEREAS, the CDBG Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is to be implemented in a manner consistent with priorities and strategies identified in a Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan; and

WHEREAS, such a plan, covering a five-year period, was prepared and made available for public comment as required by the Kane-Elgin Consortium's Citizen Participation Plan; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve an Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2020 in order for the City to qualify for an annual allocation of CDBG funds from HUD; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable to amend an intergovernmental agreement with Kane County to provide for the proper administration and management of the City's CDBG Program during Program Year 2020.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:

Section 1. That the 2020 Annual Action Plan, including the activities listed below, is hereby approved:

1. Housing and Credit Counseling Services

Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Northern Illinois will provide housing counseling, financial literacy training, and credit counseling services to residents from their Elgin office.

CDBG Funding: $20,000.00

Agency: Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Northern Illinois

2. Homeless Outreach and Engagement

Ecker Center will provide case management services to homeless adults identified through Elgin’s FUSE initiative and other means. Services will include the collection of identifying information, assessment of mental status, treatment planning, case management/ community support services, crisis services, and referrals for alcohol/substance abuse treatment.

CDBG Funding: $18,943.00

Agency: Ecker Center for Mental Health

3. Day Shelter Services

PADS of Elgin will provide daytime shelter services for homeless individuals, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. This service will complement their existing overnight emergency shelter.

CDBG Funding: $28,000.00

Agency: PADS of Elgin

4. Southeast Area Street Improvements Phase 2

The City will resurface streets, make accessibility improvements to sidewalks, and correct minor drainage and storm sewer deficiencies in the Southeast Area neighborhood. CDBG Funding: $219,065.00

Agency: City of Elgin Engineering Division

5. Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG funds will be used to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to low/moderate- income homeowners in the City of Elgin. Critical repairs will be made to improve living conditions and occupant safety, such as replacing water service lines and/or sanitary sewer laterals, replacing water heaters and/or furnaces, and upgrading electrical systems. CDBG Funding: $300,000.00

Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment

6. Affordable Housing Fund

The Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) will leverage multiple funding sources to support the preservation and creation of affordable housing for households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income ($71,300 for a family of four). CDBG funds will be used to provide gap financing for the development of affordable rental and/or home- ownership projects funding for affordable housing activities within the City of Elgin. CDBG Funding: $203,241.00

Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment

7. Program Administration

CDBG funds will be used to cover costs associated with the administration of the CDBG program, and expenses associated with administration of the Continuum of Care, which facilitates the award of state and federal funding to Elgin agencies that serve the homeless population.

CDBG Funding: $132,689.00

Agency: Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment

Section 2. That the above funding awards are conditioned on each agency's compliance

with applicable HUD requirements, and satisfaction of conditions outlined in the attachment to the report and recommendation issued to the Mayor and Members of the City Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 12, 2020.

Section 3. That Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute such applications, agreements, certifications, reports, and other documents required by HUD, and to provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by HUD, to complete the activities described in the plans approved or amended herein.

Section 4. That Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute an amendment to CDBG Program Management Intergovernmental Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Kane County for program administration and management services regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 20-36 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TEXTILE COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH GREAT LAKES RECYCLING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING TEXTILE RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-36

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TEXTILE COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH GREAT LAKES RECYCLING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING TEXTILE RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Textile Collection Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Great Lakes Recycling Inc., for professional services in connection with providing textile recycling collection services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 20-37 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 4 WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2020 COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT-BLUFF CITY BOULEVARD PHASE II

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-37

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 4 WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2020 COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT-BLUFF CITY BOULEVARD PHASE II

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Amendment Agreement No. 4 on behalf of the City of Elgin with HR Green Inc. for construction administration and inspection services in connection with the 2020 Combined Sewer Separation Project-Bluff City Boulevard Phase II, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020 

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

RESOLUTION 20-38 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION, INC. GRANT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CREATURE CRAFT, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WATERWOG TYPE 3 DAM ENTRY WATER RESCUE CRAFT

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to adopt the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Resolution No. 20-38

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION, INC. GRANT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CREATURE CRAFT, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WATERWOG TYPE 3 DAM ENTRY WATER RESCUE CRAFT

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of the city; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City of Elgin, Illinois hereby accepts the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc. grant in the amount of $18,890 for the purchase of a Waterwog Type 3 rescue boat, motor and training; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Creature Craft Inc., for the purchase of a waterwog type 3 dam entry water rescue craft, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

s/ David J. Kaptain

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Adopted: March 26, 2020

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

ORDINANCE S3-20 PASSED ADOPTING AND PUBLISHING AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

Councilmember Shaw made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to pass the following ordinance. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Ordinance No. S3-20

AN ORDINANCE

ADOPTING AND PUBLISHING AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/11-13-19 provides that the corporate authorities shall cause to be published each year a map clearly showing the existing zoning uses, divisions, restrictions, regulations and classifications of a municipality.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:

Section 1. That the map attached hereto as Exhibit 1 entitled "City of Elgin 2020 Official Zoning Map" dated March 18, 2020 be and is hereby adopted as the official zoning map for the City of Elgin, Illinois.

Section 2. That the city's department of planning and neighborhood services is hereby directed to cause the publication of the City of Elgin's official zoning map.

Section 3. That the following fees are hereby established to be charged to any person desiring a copy of such official zoning map or portions thereof to defray the cost of publication of the official zoning map: The city-wide map - $55.00 and each quadrant map - $25.00.

Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.

Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication in the manner provided by law.

s/ David J. Kaptain 

David J. Kaptain, Mayor

Presented: March 26, 2020 Passed: March 26, 2020

Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 Recorded: March 26, 2020 Published: March 27, 2020

Attest:

s/ Kimberly Dewis 

Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk

REPORTS/MINUTES RECEIVED AND ORDERED PLACED ON FILE

Councilmember Powell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to place the following reports and minutes on file. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Lopez, Gavin, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

Cultural Arts Commission, February 10, 2020 Heritage Commission, January 7, 2020 Liquor Commission, February 12, 2020 Committee of the Whole, February 26, 2020 City Council Minutes, February 26, 2020

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Kaptain made announcements regarding forthcoming meetings.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Gavin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Shaw, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Gavin, Lopez, Martinez, Powell, Rauschenberger, Shaw, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None.

The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

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