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City of Moline Committee of the Whole met March 27.

Here is the agenda provided by the Committee:

Oath of Office:

Oath of office for appointment of Adam R. Lorenz to the rank of Police Officer effective March 19, 2018.

Oath of office for promotional appointment of Steve Regenwether to the rank of Fire Battalion Chief of the Suppression and Special Operations Division effective March 19, 2018.

Oath of office for promotional appointment of Travis Noyd to the rank of Fire Battalion Chief of the EMS Division effective March 19, 2018.

Oath of office for promotional appointment of Jim Jackson to the rank of Fire Lieutenant effective March 18, 2018.

Appointment of Kevin Hamilton to the rank of Fire Engineer effective March 20, 2018.

Presentation:

Spotlight Theatre (Adam Bain, Blake Humphrey)

Proclamation:

A Proclamation from the Junior Achievement organization to declare April 5, 2018, as “Junior Achievement Day.”

Questions on the Agenda:

Agenda Items:

1. Lucity Inc. Agreement for software support and maintenance package renewal (Don Goff, Information Technology Manager)

2. Ordinance Amendments – Zoning and Land Development Code (Shawn Christ, Land Development Manager)

3. Illinois Housing Development Authority Agreement (K.J. Whitley)

4. Ordinance Amendments – Zoning and Land Development (Scott Hinton, City Engineer)

5. Amendment to Development Agreement for Dolan Commons, LLC (Maureen Riggs, City Attorney)

Informational:

NMTC and Growth (Ray Forsythe, Planning & Development Director)

Public Comment:

Members of the Public are permitted to speak after coming to the podium and stating their names.

Explanation:

1. A Resolution authorizing Information Technology staff to renew software support and maintenance package with Lucity. Inc. (Don Goff, Information Technology Manager)

Explanation: Funds are budgeted to renew Lucity, Inc’s software and support maintenance package. The City of Moline has utilized Lucity (formerly GBA Master Series) for the last 12 years as an enterprise work order and asset management system that links to the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS). It is utilized in the Water, WPC, Parks & Engineering divisions. The Water & WPC divisions heavily rely on Lucity for day to day administration of work orders between personnel in the office and field, as well as essential preventative maintenance management for City infrastructure. Additional documentation attached.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Fiscal Impact: $18,431.52 is budgeted in Account #443-0425-417.04-21

Public Notice/Recording: n/a

Goals Impacted: None Identified

2. A General Ordinance amending Chapter 35 “Zoning And Land Development” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 35-3304 “Office Districts,” Section 35-3305 ““ORT” Office/Research Park And Technology District” and Table 35-3408 “Principal Commercial Land Uses,” “Land Use Regulations.” (Shawn Christ, Land Development Manager)

Explanation: The Plan Commission reviewed the zoning code as part of the City Council’s request and found the proposed amendments to allow limited sales and service as a permitted use in ORT, B-1, NC, B-2, B-3 and B-4 Districts and as a special use in O-1 District; and to modify the Purpose and Intent and the Defining Characteristics of the O-1 District to be in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and difficult to justify approval of and therefore, recommended denial to the City Council. Additional documentation attached.

Plan Commission Recommendation: Denial

Fiscal Impact: n/a

Public Notice/Recording: n/a

Goals Impacted: Great Place to Live

3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement to accept funding and to do all things necessary to execute all assurances and certifications to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program Round 3 in the amount of $40,000.00; and authorizing the Planning and Development Department to begin work upon the execution of the agreement between the City and the Illinois Housing Development Authority to accept funding for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program Round 3 in the amount of $40,000.00, and to do all things necessary to implement said program requirements. (K.J. Whitley)

Explanation: The City of Moline Planning and Development Department previously applied for and has received a $40,000.00 Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program (APP) Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. This grant will assist with the maintenance or demolition of abandoned residential properties within the City of Moline. These grant funds may be used for securing, maintaining, demolishing, or rehabilitating abandoned homes. This grant will assist with the remove dangerous and dilapidated residential homes throughout the community. Additional documentation attached.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Fiscal Impact: + $40,000

Public Notice/Recording: n/a

Goals Impacted: A Great Place to Live

4. Ordinances amending Chapter 35, “Zoning And Land Development,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 35-4218, “Sidewalks,” Chapter 28, “Streets And Sidewalks,” Section 28-3104, “Duty Of Abutting Owner To Maintain,” and Section 28-3200, “When Required; Engineer’s General Responsibility; Temporary Certificate Of Occupancy; Variances.” (Scott Hinton, City Engineer)

Explanation: Staff proposes three amendments to the Code of Ordinances related to sidewalks. Revisions to Section 35-4218 reflect the City Council’s direction on new sidewalk installations for new development and for infill locations. Revisions to Section 28-3104 eliminate unenforceable requirements placed on abutting property owners. Revisions to 28-3200 eliminate conflicts with the revised Section 35-4218. Additional documentation attached.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Fiscal Impact: n/a

Public Notice/Recording: n/a

Goals Impacted: Upgrade City Infrastructure & Facilities

5. A Special Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Amendment to Development and Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Moline and Dolan Commons, LLC for the development project and to execute any necessary agreements referenced therein; and authorizing all appropriate City officers and staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities pursuant to said agreement. (Maureen Riggs, City Attorney)

Explanation: The City and Developer Dolans Commons, LLC executed a Development and Economic Incentive Agreement (“Development Agreement”) on August 23, 2016, whereby Developer had certain responsibilities to construct the Development Project as defined therein. Due to delays in financing and other construction delays, the Developer will not be able to meet the deadlines set forth in the Development Agreement. Developer is nearing completion of the redevelopment of the building at 2727 Avenue of the Cities, which is part of the Development Project, but is requesting additional time to complete its obligations pursuant to the Development Agreement. The City considers the request to be reasonable given that Developer has made significant progress toward the redevelopment. The Amendment breaks down the incentive to be given to Developer by phase completed. The City believes that the Redevelopment Project to be located on the Property and the fulfillment generally of the terms of this Amendment to Development and Economic Incentive Agreement are in the vital and best interests of the City and its residents. Additional documentation attached.

Staff Recommendation: Approval

Fiscal Impact: n/a

Public Notice/Recording: A Memorandum of Agreement will be recorded by the Law Department

Goals Impacted: A Great Place to Live, Improved City Infrastructure & Facilities, Financially Strong City

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