2023-086
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TOWER CAPITOL GROUP LP, FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 E. ADAMS STREET UTILIZING TAX INCREMENT FINANCE FUNDS GENERATED BY THE PROJECT AND OTHER INCENTIVES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,750,000.00 DURING THE TWENTY THREE YEAR TERM OF THE TARGETED TAX INCREMENT FINANCE AREA, FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (held on 3.21.2023)
The Redeveloper is proposing a $55 million dollar renovation redevelopment project for the Wyndham property. The Redeveloper is requesting Tax Increment Finance funds generated by the project and other incentives generated by the project during the 23 year term of the Targeted Tax Increment Finance Area, in an amount not to exceed $18,750,000.00 for property renovation to create a 250 room full service DELTA MARRIOTT HOTEL with Convention Space, not more than 200 market rate upscale apartments with amenities per zoning, and a Springfield Sky Deck Observation Area, which shall include information displays and food court to promote tourism. This project is supported by the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance.
Agenda Item 2023-086 was removed from the agenda on 9.19.2023 per Rules and Procedures City Council Rules of Procedures (Amended April 2013) Ordinance Number 121-04-13. If the committee takes no action on an ordinance or resolution, the ordinance or resolution shall remain on the committee agenda. However, any ordinance or resolution that remains in committee longer than 180 days from the date of initial assignment to the committee shall be removed from the committee’s agenda, unless within the 180-day period, a majority of the committee agrees to extend the time period for consideration of the ordinance or resolution an additional 180 days.
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DOC. 023-028
223 N. MacArthur Blvd (Ward 5)
Petitioner further requests, if reclassification is not granted, that petitioner would accept a use variance that would permit the subject property to be used as a construction company office and showroom with inside storage of material and equipment. August 16, 2023 at Planning & Zoning Commission hearing, Counsel for the Petitioner requested consideration for B-1 zoning with a use variance.
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DOC. 023-030
115 N. 11th Street & 1023 E. Washington Street (Ward 2)
Petitioner is Contract Purchaser of Subject Real Estate, and plans to demolish the existing structures and construct a transportation depot that will be used by the Sangamon/Menard Area Regional Transit ("SMART") agency. SMART provides safe, reliable and cost effective rural public transportation that includes door to door, curb to curb, and on demand service in Sangamon and Menard Counties.
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DOC. 023-031
1105 W. Vine Street (Ward 8)
The petitioner have owned subject property for several years, and are preparing to divide the property to allow their daughter to build on the lot next to the residence at 1105 W. Vine Street, as identified as Parcel A of the Plat of Survey attached at Exhibit A. The conveyance of the lot along Douglas Avenue to Vine Street. Petitioners respectfully request related to Parcel B (existing building footprint), a variance of 155.061 reducing the required front yard setback to approximately 26.55 feet as shown in the plat of survey, instead of the 30 feet per code.
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DOC. 023-032
3101 S. MacArthur Blvd. (Ward 6)
The petitioner desires to tear down the building and build a strip mall on the property.
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DOC. 023-033
201, 207, 215, 217, 223, 229 W. Mason Street & 411 Klein Street (Ward 5)
The petitioner is contract purchaser of subject property, who intends to demolish the existing building and to construct three (3) two-story multi-family residential buildings, with each building to contain either (8) apartment dwelling units. For a total of 24 multifamily dwelling units.
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2023-399
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. UW24-07-41 – DUCTILE IRON PIPE WITH MCWANE DUCTILE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,707,844.42 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is a standard, recurring ordinance for purchasing ductile iron pipes for the Water Department. This ordinance accepts the low bid for Contract UW24-07-41 with McWane Ductile in an amount not to exceed $1,707,844.42 to purchase ductile iron pipes. These materials are required for water distribution system water main additions and repairs. The contract provides for the purchase of pipe ranging from 4 to 16 inches in diameter. This ordinance covers anticipated annual needs for the Fiscal Year 2024. The ordinance total represents estimated quantities; the vendor is not guaranteed a minimum order. This contract is a unit price contract, and only the materials needed will be ordered. The contract will become effective upon the award date and may be extended on an annual basis with City Council approval. There were four bidders on this contract; one local vendor and three non-local vendors. McWane Ductile submitted the lowest bid, even with the 5% local preference applied. They are a non-local vendor. The previous ductile iron pipe contract, UW22-02-80, was awarded to McWane Ductile, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,642,372.72 by Ordinance No. 135-04-22.
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2023-400
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UW24-07-42 – IRON WATER MAIN FITTINGS WITH CORE & MAIN LP AND ILLINOIS METER, INC. IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $595,460.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is an annual, recurring contract for the purchase of iron water main fitting materials. This ordinance accepts Contract UW24-07-42 to purchase water main iron fittings with Core & Main LP and Illinois Meter, Inc. in a total amount not to exceed $595,460.00. These materials are required to expand, repair, or replace sections of the water distribution system. The award is based on the lowest evaluated bids per section, meeting specifications with local vendors and domestic product preference being considered: Core & Main LP submitted the lowest / only bid for Sections C, E, and G. Illinois Meter, Inc. submitted the low bid for Sections A, B, D, and F. This ordinance covers anticipated annual needs for the Fiscal Year 2024. The ordinance total represents estimated quantities; the vendor is not guaranteed a minimum order. Materials will be ordered on an as-needed basis. There were two (2) bidders on this contract. Illinois Meter, Inc. is the only local vendor. The contract total for Core & Main LP is $405,205.00; the contract total for Illinois Meters, Inc. is $190,255.00. Last year's contract (UW22-02-82) was awarded by Ordinance No. 137-04-22 to Core & Main LP ($337,531.50) and Illinois Meter, Inc. ($163,941.00) for a total amount of $501,472.50.
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2023-401
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UW24-07-43 – WATER MAIN GATE AND TAPPING WITH CORE & MAIN LP AND ILLINOIS METER, INC. FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $519,834.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is a standard, recurring ordinance for the purchase of water main gate valves and tapping valves. This ordinance accepts Contract UW24-07-43 in a total amount not to exceed $519,834.00, with Core & Main LP and Illinois Meter, Inc., to purchase water valves for use by the Office of Public Utilities Water Division. This contract is an annual unit price contract to supply water valves for use by the Utility’s Water Division. The ordinance covers anticipated annual needs through Fiscal Year 2024; the totals are estimated quantities. The vendors are not guaranteed a minimum amount. Only materials that are needed, and budget, will be ordered during the contract period. There were three bidders on this contract. Illinois Meter, Inc. is the only local vendor. The award is based on the lowest evaluated bids per section, meeting specifications with local vendors and domestic product preference being considered: Core & Main LP were the lowest bidder for Section A, Resilient-Seated Gate Valves. Illinois Meter Inc. was the lowest bidder for Section B, Tapping Valves. The contract total for Core & Main LP is $379,735.00; the contract total for Illinois Meters, Inc. is $140,099.00. Last year, this contract was awarded to Illinois Meter, Inc. under Contract UW22-02-81 for $515,328.50 (Ordinance 136-04-22).
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2023-402
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT UW24-08-44 – WATER METERS WITH MIDWEST METER, INC. AND UNITED SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $580,280.20 FOR THE WATER DIVISION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is an annual ordinance for the purchase of AMR water meters. This ordinance accepts the low bids for Contract UW24-08-44 in the total amount of $580,280.20 with Midwest Meter, Inc. and United Systems & Software, Inc. to purchase automatic meter reading (AMR) capability cold water meters along with AMR register sets. These meters are required for residential and commercial water services. The vendors are not guaranteed a minimum order, and items will be purchased on an as-needed basis. There were two (2) bidders on the contract, neither are a local vendor. Midwest Meter, Inc. was the only bidder for Section A (AMR meters $247,825.00) and Section B (Replacement AMR registers $87,455.20). United Systems & Software, Inc. submitted the only bid for Section C (ITRON 100W+ ERTS $245,000.00). Ordinance 134-04-22 awarded the last contract to the same vendors: Midwest Meter, Inc. / Section A ($372,445.10) and Section B ($127,974.60) and United Systems & Software, Inc. / Section C ($425,000.00), for a total amount not to exceed $925,419.70.
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2023-403
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CHLORINE SCRUBBER MEDIA FOR THE WATER PURIFICATION PLANT FROM PURE AIR FILTRATION, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $133,590.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This ordinance approves the purchase of chlorine scrubber media for the Water Purification Plant from Pure Air Filtration, LLC ("Pure Air") in an amount not to exceed $133,590.00. The existing chlorine scrubber media must be replaced due to its life expectancy. Pure Air will replace the media, which keeps the chlorine scrubber able to scrub a one-ton chlorine container in case of an emergency chlorine leak. The chlorine scrubber prevents an accidental chlorine release from leaving the facility and protects CWLP's employees. Pure Air is the only company that can supply the specialized chlorine scrubber media for the Utilities' chlorine gas scrubber. They are not a local vendor.
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2023-404
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $352,300.00 WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC. FOR INSPECTION OF THE AMMONIA STORAGE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR DALLMAN POWER STATION FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is a new ordinance for inspection services. This ordinance accepts and authorizes the execution of an agreement in an amount not to exceed $352,300.00 with Environmental Equipment Services Inc. (EEServ) for a 5-year ammonia inspection to take place in the Fall of 2023 at the Dallman Power Station. This is part of the Risk Management Plan for the Utility’s on-site ammonia system. Anhydrous ammonia is used at the Dallman Power Station to remove nitrogen oxide (NOx) from the flue gas streams as required by the Environmental Protection Act. A five-year inspection is required on the utility's ammonia system to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. EEServ will perform said inspection services and rebuild some of the critical components of the system. The inspection includes internal tank and vaporizer ultrasonic and fluorescent integrity testing, the rebuilding of all valves in immediate contact with liquid or vapor ammonia, testing/replacing all safety valves and mechanisms, helium leak checking of the entire system piping and instrumentation, and numerous other integrity and safety checks. EEServ will also provide the labor and equipment for purging ammonia from the tanks to provide and maintain a safe working environment. EEServ is not a local vendor.
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2023-405
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CERAM USA, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $578,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW CATALYST MODULES FOR THE DALLMAN POWER STATION’S UNIT 4, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is a contract to purchase new catalyst modules for the Unit 4 Selective Catalytic Reactors (SCR) at Dallman Power Station. This ordinance authorizes a contract with Ceram USA, Inc. (“Ceram”) to purchase 54 new catalyst modules for Unit 4 in an amount not to exceed $578,000.00. The new catalysts would be used to replace the aged catalysts that are unable to be successfully regenerated due to pluggage and mechanical damage from operations. With the quantity of the current catalyst modules on hand in inventory (2) and these new catalyst modules (54), the quantity will ensure that enough modules will be inventory for the replacement of the bottom layer of catalyst modules, currently scheduled for 2024. Any additional modules will be inventoried for use in the next catalyst replacement, which will likely take place in 2026. The new catalyst modules are manufactured in Ceram’s facility in Frauental, Austria, with an anticipated delivery date of March 1, 2024. The catalyst is important in converting nitrogen oxides, also referred to as NOx, with the aid of a catalyst into diatomic nitrogen and water. Ceram is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the catalyst. Ceram is not a local vendor.
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2023-406
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DALLMAN UNIT 4 GAS CONVERSION STUDY FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
This is a new ordinance for professional engineering for the Dallman Natural Gas Conversion Study. This ordinance approves and authorizes execution of a Professional Services agreement with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. ("Burns & McDonnell") in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00, to study and determine the prospect of converting Unit 4 to an entirely natural gas operation. Currently, Unit 4 requires natural to start the Unit and then switches over to coal to generate power.
Burns & McDonnell will conduct a plant-wide high-level study of converting Unit 4 to burn 100% natural gas, including impacts and modifications that will be needed for balance-of-plant equipment, unit performance impacts, and capital cost estimates to complete the conversion. Burns & McDonnell will incorporate a previous Wood Group USA, Inc. natural gas conversion study (Ordinance No. 350-08-22) into their assessment. In addition to the feasibility of the conversion, Burns & McDonnell will also deliver approximate high-level cost estimates and project timelines. It is estimated that this study will take approximately 14 weeks. Burns & McDonnell is not a local vendor.
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2023-407
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF INTENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS ALONG DIRKSEN PARKWAY, MFT SECTION #23-STATE-00-TL, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Letter of Intent informs City that the State is planning to complete pavement replacement and traffic signal modernization improvements to Dirksen Parkway from Peoria Road to Northfield Drive. The City of Springfield has cost sharing responsibilities for the traffic signal modernization, which includes installing audible pedestrian signals at the following intersections along Dirksen Parkway: Mayden Street/Bissell Road, Sams Place, Walton Drive and Atlanta Street. The City will receive an agreement for execution prior to the project being bid by IDOT. It is estimated that the City's cost will be $18,228.00 for the share of improvements.
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2023-408
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 186 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT 11TH STREET AND NORTH GRAND AVENUE BY LANPHIER HIGH SCHOOL
This ordinance is to execute an intergovernmental agreement to benefit both parties. This agreement will ensure pedestrian and bicycle improvements are made to 11th Street and North Grand Avenue along Lanphier High School. The District is granting the City a license to construct a multi-use path along North Grand Avenue associated with Usable Segment VIa of the Springfield Rail Improvements Project and 8' wide sidewalk along the east side of 11th Street, north of bus drop-off improvements to Converse Avenue. The District will construct the Lanphier High School North Grand Avenue west entrance to accommodate the multi-use trail and 8' wide sidewalks along the east side of 11th Street from North Grand Avenue through the bus drop-off improvements.
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2023-409
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY EASEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 186 LOCATED AT 1501 N. 11TH STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $223,100.00, RELATING TO THE SPRINGFIELD RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, USABLE SEGMENT 6B, FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is for the purchase of right-of-way and a temporary easement located at 1501 N. 11th Street. Purchase price of $223,100.00 for the parcels. The purchase of said real estate is for public purposes, specifically associated with the Springfield Rail Improvements Projects, Usable Segment 6B.
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2023-410
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT WITH EVANS CARTAGE FOR BRANCH AND YARD WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DERECHO STORM EVENT (6/29/2023) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $561,570.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance will authorize a payment of invoice #10555 for the additional branch and yard waste disposal services resulting from the Derecho Storm Event (6/29/2023).
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2023-411
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SANGAMON COUNTY FOR THE SHALE STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
This ordinance is to execute an intergovernmental agreement to benefit both parties. This agreement will ensure improvements to Shale Street from Ash Street to the Helping Hands Shelter entrance are completed cost effectively this construction season. The City will perform the work under our existing maintenance contracts and the County will fully reimburse the City for these improvements. The City shall perform the construction engineering and inspection at no cost to the County.
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2023-412
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF KATHRYN HARRIS AS INTERIM DIRECTOR OF LINCOLN LIBRARY FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 90 DAYS
This is an extension and authorized increase to a professional contractual services agreement with Kathryn Harris to perform librarian administrative services duties as required for Lincoln Library. The original agreement's deadline is approaching its not to exceed limit. This ordinance will authorize a continuation of this critical work for Lincoln Library.
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2023-413
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF GWENDOLYN A. HARRISON AS DIRECTOR OF LINCOLN LIBRARY
An ordinance approving the appointment of Gwendolyn A. Harrison as Director of Lincoln Library.
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2023-414
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF T. DAVID PARKER, A.I.A. TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the 1988 City Code of Ordinances Chapter 33, Article 4, Section 170.10.07, this ordinance is to reappoint T. David Parker, A.I. A., who resides on Old Mill Lane, Springfield to the Building Code Board of Appeals Commission to continue in the Architectural position. Term will be for five years from date of ordinance passage.
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2023-415
AN ORDINANCE TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS “A” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR TRUTH LOUNGE, LLC D/B/A TRUTH LOUNGE AT 431 E. ADAMS STREET, UNIT 101
It is necessary under Section 90.17 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, as amended, to control the number of liquor licenses authorized per classification.
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2023-416
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS “E” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF JUNGLE JIM’S CAFÉ, LLC D/B/A JUNGLE JIM’S CAFE LOCATED AT 1923 PEORIA ROAD
It is necessary under Section 90.17 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, as amended, to control the number of liquor licenses authorized per classification.
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2023-417
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS “D” LIQUOR LICENSES BY ONE FOR TWISTED FORK INDUSTRIES, LLC D/B/A TWISTED FORK LOCATED AT 400 E. JEFFERSON STREET
It is necessary under Section 90.17 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, as amended, to control the number of liquor licenses authorized per classification.
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2023-418
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,627.43 TO COLIN VALENTI, A SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER, FOR SETTLEMENT OF A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR CASE NUMBER 22-WC-025647
Colin Valenti was employed as a Police Officer for the City of Springfield on September 6, 2022 and reported an injury to his right hand after he fell to the ground during a struggle with a suspect. Initial treatment revealed a displaced right metacarpal fracture, surgery was recommended and completed in September of 2022; he was able to return to work full duty in October of 2022. Mr. Valenti filed a workers' compensation claim (case number 22 WC 025647) and is willing to settle his claim in the amount of $33,627.43 representing a permanent partial disability equivalent to 17.5% loss of use of the right hand. Livingstone, Mueller, Bima and Davlin, P.C., the city's legal advisors, recommend payment in the amount of $33,627.43 to settle case number 22 WC 025647.
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2023-419
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY CONSISTING OF ONE PARCEL IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
This is for the sale of 1 vacant lot to the following individual who is an adjacent property owners: Thomas Risse, purchasing the lot at 1901 N. 9th St., Springfield, IL. 62703
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2023-422
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO REALLOCATE FUNDS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FY2023 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
The City of Springfield, Springfield Police Department is applying for the FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The U.S. Dept. of Justice required an M.O.U. be in place before grant application is approved for the Springfield Police Department. This ordinance will authorize the City of Springfield, Springfield Police Department and Sangamon County Sheriff's Office to enter into a "Memorandum of Understanding" agreement as defined and required by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Memorandum of Understanding serves as the agreement that the City of Springfield, Springfield Police Department will serve as the applicant and fiscal agent for the joint funds. The M.O.U. is required to be signed by both parties and submitted with the grant application. If the grant is awarded, DOJ will accept the application but hold funding until signed M.O.U. has been submitted to DOJ. When the grant is awarded, a separate ordinance will be written to accept the grant award. The grant will be also known as "JAG 24". The total award requested is $86,433.00, whereas the Springfield Police will receive $56,181.00 and Sangamon County will receive $30,252.00 per this agreement.
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2023-424
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORPORATION D/B/A KIDZEUM OF HEALTH & SCIENCE PURSUANT TO ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (IDNR) GRANT NO. MC 21-034 AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $355,400.00, FOR THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
An ordinance authorizing execution of an agreement accepting fiscal responsibility for IDNR Grant No. MC21-034 for the Kidzeum of Health and Science and authorizing a supplemental appropriation for no more than $355,400.00.
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2023-425
A RESOLUTION ENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE NORTH MANSION Y BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
No description
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2023-426
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 38, OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO MINORITY AND FEMALE OWNED BUSINESSES AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS
Amendment to Chapter 38, Section 38.15 of the 1988 City of Springfield Code of Ordinances, as amended, pertaining to public works contracts and project labor agreements as shown on attached Exhibit "A".
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 38, OF THE 1988 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO MINORITY AND FEMALE OWNED BUSINESSES AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS, AS AMENDED
Not Passed
2023-428
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND VISIT SPRINGFIELD LOGOS ON THE SIGNAGE OF SCHEELS SPORTS PARK AT LEGACY POINTE
It has been requested that the City of Springfield and Visit Springfield logos be included in the signage for the Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe set to open in 2025.
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General City Business
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2023-429
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS DISTRICT TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2023 OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
No description.
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