Monday, December 18, 2023
5:30 PM
City Council Chamber
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

I.Call to Order
1.Roll Call
2.Pledge of Allegiance
II.Appearance of Citizens
Policy relative to Appearance of Citizens:
A 30-minute time period is provided for citizens to appear and express their views before the City Council. Each citizen speaking will be limited to one appearance of up to 3 minutes. No immediate response will be given by City Council or City staff members. Citizens are to give their documents (if any) to the Police Officer for distribution to the Council. When the Mayor determines that all persons wishing to speak in accordance with this policy have done so, members of the City Council and key staff may make comments.
III.Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of December 4, 2023 City Council Meeting
IV.Unfinished Business
V.New Business
VIDEO1.Treasurer's Financial Report
VIDEO2.Public Hearing Concerning the 2023 Property Tax Levy
VIDEO3.An Ordinance Levying Property Taxes for the City of Decatur, Illinois for the Purpose of Raising Revenue to Meet Certain Necessary Expenses of the City for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024, and Ending December 31, 2024
VIDEO4.Budget Reconciliation Ordinance Appropriating Additional Monies for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenses for Certain Funds of the City of Decatur, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2023
VIDEO5.Resolution Authorizing the City of Decatur to Provide an Interfund Cash Advance to Certain Funds to Affect a Positive Cash Position as of the Close of Business as of December 31, 2023
VIDEO6.Resolution Adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Decatur, Illinois and the Illinois State Comptroller Concerning the Local Debt Recovery Program
VIDEO7.Ordinance Regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act for the City of Decatur, Illinois
VIDEO8.Resolution Re-Allocating CDBG-CV Funds and American Rescue Plan Act Funds
VIDEO9.Resolution Approving Variances and Authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement with Robinson Outdoor Advertising for Off-Premise Sign, Commonly Known as Billboards, Placement
VIDEO10.Resolution Accepting the Proposal from CivicPlus for a New Website and Communication Platform
VIDEO11.Resolution Authorizing a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Clark Dietz Inc. to Provide Final Design Services for the Brush College Road Lift Station and Forcemain, City Project 2020-06
VIDEO12.Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 56 Refuse and Recyclables Removal
VIDEO13.Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 26 Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors
VIDEO14.Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 44 Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Control
VIDEO15.Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 67 Building Code
VIDEO16.Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 67.2 Residential Building Code
VIDEO17.Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 68 Mechanical Code
VIDEO18.Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 70 Property Maintenance Code
19.Consent Calendar: Items on the Consent Agenda/Calendar are matters requiring City Council approval or acceptance, but which are routine and recurring in nature, are not controversial, are matters of limited discretion, and about which little or no discussion is anticipated. However, staff’s assessment of what should be included on the Consent Agenda/Calendar can be in error. For this reason, any Consent Agenda/Calendar item can be removed from the Consent Agenda/Calendar by any member of the governing body, for any reason, without the need for concurrence by any other governing body member. Items removed from the Consent Agenda/Calendar will be discussed and voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda/Calendar.
I.Ordinance Annexing Territory 3043 Tempe Drive
II.Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. R2023-103 Accepting the Sourcewell Bid to Key Equipment & Supply Co. for the Purchase of One (1) 2023 Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper
III.Resolution Awarding a Contract in the Amount of $252,820 Brown Equipment Company for One (1) 2023 Global Model M3 Street Sweeper
IV.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2010 Series C Bonds
V.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2012 Series Bonds
VI.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2013 Series Bonds
VII.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2014 Series Bonds
VIII.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2015 Series Bonds
IX.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2016 Series Bonds
X.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2017 Series Bonds
XI.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2018 Series Bonds
XII.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2019 Series Bonds
XIII.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2019 Series B Bonds
XIV.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2020 Series Bonds
XV.An Ordinance Abating the Property Tax Levy for the City of Decatur, Illinois for General Obligation 2022 Series Bonds
XVI.Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement and Associated Sales Order with Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations, NFP to obtain Internet Access through the City of Decatur Fiber Network
XVII.Resolution Authorizing Consulting Services Agreement - Ann L. Schneider and Associates LLC
VI.Other Business
VII.Recess to Closed Executive Session
Recess to Closed Executive Session Pursuant to Open Meetings Act Section 2(c)(1) the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body
VIII.Adjournment
Monthly Reports, November, 2023