City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met May 1.
Here is the agenda provided by the Committee:
Proclamation
A Proclamation from the Blackhawk Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois to declare May, 2018, as “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month”
Questions on the Agenda
Agenda Items
1. Seneca Companies quote for E85 Central Fuel Island (J.D. Schulte, Director of Public Works and Dave Mallum, Fleet Manager)
2. Chapter 4, “Alcoholic Liquor” Amendment (Maureen Riggs, City Attorney)
3. MetroLINK Lease Amendment (Maureen Riggs, City Attorney)
4. Amusement Tax Amendment (Doug Maxeiner, City Administrator)
Public Comment
Members of the Public are permitted to speak after coming to the podium and stating their names
Explanation
1. A Resolution authorizing approval of a quote from Seneca Companies for E85 Central Fuel Island component replacements that meet all requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the amount of $25,540.76. (J.D. Schulte, Director of Public Works and Dave Mallum, Fleet Manager)
Explanation: During a routine bi-annual State Fire Marshal inspection of the City’s onsite Central Fuel Island in June 2017, an agent from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was doing job shadowing with the Fire Marshal and requested to be taken to government sites that dispensed E85. During that inspection, the EPA agent stated that while some of the existing E85 equipment may have been compatible at the time of installation in 2008, it is no longer considered compliant. At this time, the EPA has indicated that the existing dispenser sump, tank sump and E85 sump sensors will need to be removed and replaced with E85 compatible components. Fleet published a request for proposals for the scope of work to be performed. Seneca Companies, Davenport, Iowa submitted a quote in the amount of $25,540.76 for the component replacements that meet all of the requirements of the EPA mandates. Seneca Companies has been the City’s service provider at the Central Fuel Island for the past seven years and consistently meets deadlines and expectations. Additional documentation attached.Staff Recommendation: Approval
Fiscal Impact: Funds are budgeted in account #448-0846-437.04-25
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goals Impacted: Upgrade City Infrastructure & Facilities
2. An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by repealing Sections 4-3311, 4-3312 and 4-3313, pertaining to liquor licensing for special events, in their entirety and enacting in lieu thereof new Sections 4-3311, 4-3312 and 4-3313 dealing with the same subject matter. (Maureen Riggs, City Attorney)
Explanation: In 2017, following review and recommendation by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and City staff, City Council adopted an amendment to Section 4-3322, “Option VI Off Site-Retailer’s Special Use,” to remove the restriction of three days or less that establishment licensees with the Option VI could provide alcoholic liquors at off-site special events. The amendment also added language to clarify that the $25.00 special event application fee would be imposed per event and that an event may cover multiple days as long as it is at the same location and for the same purpose and is submitted under one special event application. These amendments were made to mirror the state law as to retailer special use permits and to help promote local business and contribute to the vitality of the City. Following further review, the Commissioner and staff feel it is appropriate to amend other Chapter 4 sections pertaining to special events to allow for the same $25.00 special event application fee to mirror the Option VI change and the state laws as to liquor license special event permitting for not-for-profit organizations and homebrewers. This amendment contains additional changes within those sections for clarification of the City’s liquor licensing procedures. The attachment to this item is a red-lined amendment to show the drafted changes. Additional documentation attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Fiscal Impact: To be determined
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goal Impacted: A Great Place to Live
3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Amendment to a Lease Agreement between the City of Moline and the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (“MetroLINK”) to extend the City’s lease of space for the Moline/East Moline Dispatch Center to December 31, 2018. (Maureen Riggs, City Attorney)
Explanation: The City and MetroLINK executed a Lease Agreement dated May 5, 1998, for the use of approximately 1,000 square feet inside MetroLINK’s Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, for a twenty-year period. The space has been used by the Moline/East Moline Dispatch Center to provide computer-aided dispatching services; however, there are plans to relocate the Center by the end of 2018. The City wishes to extend the lease to December 31, 2018, under the same terms and conditions as the existing Lease Agreement, and MetroLINK’s Board of Trustees has approved the extension. Exhibit A to this item includes the Amendment to Lease Agreement and the original Lease Agreement. Additional documentation attached.
3. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Amendment to a Lease Agreement between the City of Moline and the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (“MetroLINK”) to extend the City’s lease of space for the Moline/East Moline Dispatch Center to December 31, 2018. (Maureen Riggs, City Attorney) Explanation: The City and MetroLINK executed a Lease Agreement dated May 5, 1998, for the use of approximately 1,000 square feet inside MetroLINK’s Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, for a twenty-year period. The space has been used by the Moline/East Moline Dispatch Center to provide computer-aided dispatching services; however, there are plans to relocate the Center by the end of 2018. The City wishes to extend the lease to December 31, 2018, under the same terms and conditions as the existing Lease Agreement, and MetroLINK’s Board of Trustees has approved the extension. Exhibit A to this item includes the Amendment to Lease Agreement and the original Lease Agreement. Additional documentation attached.
4. An Ordinance amending Sec. 31-5101 of the Moline Code of Ordinances increasing the Amusement Tax imposed upon all persons gaining admission to witness amusements within the City of Moline from 3% to 5% in facilities where the gross seating is 8,000 or more. (Doug Maxeiner, City Administrator)
Explanation: Currently, the City assesses a 3% Amusement Tax on persons gaining admission to the TaxSlayer Center (venues with seating capacity of 8,000 or more) for sporting or entertainment events. The current 3% Amusement Tax is used for capital equipment and improvements of the TaxSlayer Center. TaxSlayer staff is requesting an increase of the Amusement Tax to 5% on gross receipts for admission, with the additional 2% to be used for offsetting operational cost for public safety as well as to assist in attracting and retaining professional sports franchises and events. The additional 2% tax is expected to generate approximately $160,000 annually. Additional documentation attached.
TaxSlayer staff is requesting an increase of the Amusement Tax to 5% on gross receipts for admission, withthe additional 2% to be used for offsetting operational cost for public safety as well as to assist in attractingand retaining professional sports franchises and events. The additional 2% tax is expected to generate approximately $160,000 annually. Additional documentation attached.
Staff Recommendation: Consideration of the request
Fiscal Impact: $160,000 generated to be earmarked for use in operations and attracting and retaining sports franchises and events at the TaxSlayer Center
Public Notice/Recording: N/A
Goal Impacted: Strong Local Economy and Great Place to Live
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