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City of Rock Island City Council will meet on Monday, Nov. 9.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order

This meeting will be conducted by audio and video conference without a physically present quorum of the Rock Island City Council due to the disaster declaration issued by Governor Pritzker

Because of this order related to COVID-19 public health concerns affecting the State and the City, the Mayor has determined that an in-person meeting at City Hall with all participants is not practical or prudent.

Aldermen and Staff may not all be physically present at City Hall due to the disaster and physical attendance at City Hall may be limited. To participate remotely during the Public Comment or Public Hearing portion of the meeting, please join by phone at 1-414-436-7965 and use PIN: 719 534 137#.

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

Public Comment

Minutes from the October 19th, 2020 City Council Goal Setting Session and the October 26th, 2020 City Council meeting.

Update Rock Island by Mayor Thoms

Mayor Thoms will close the regular meeting and open a Public Hearing regarding a request from the Jackson Group (Damarius and Chanda Washington) for an amendment to an approved Special Use Permit for four apartments at 3204 27th Avenue.

Mayor Thoms will close the Public Hearing and reconvene the regular meeting.

Presentation of the Financial Management Report for the Third Quarter 2020.

Presentation of the CY 2021 Budget.

Special Ordinance removing the handicapped parking space in front of 2960 12th Street - Second Reading.

Special Ordinance banning parking in the 26th Avenue Court cul-de-sac - Second Reading.

Special Ordinance rezoning the two adjacent properties at 319 11th Street and 1109 4th Avenue from R-6 (multi-family residence) to B-3 (community business) - Second Reading.

Special Ordinance authorizing the sale of the City owned property at 1013 8th Avenue, Parcel 092271-A, Parcel 0734441011 to LaShanta Williams for $10.00 plus closing costs - Second Reading.

Special Ordinance authorizing the sale of the City owned property at 614 12th Street, Parcel 097647, Pin 0734452001 to Masco and Leticia Taliafero for $898.50 plus closing costs - Second Reading.

Special Ordinance amending Chapter 15 by adding Article XII, Self Storage Facility Accommodations Tax, to the Rock Island Code of Ordinances - Second Reading.

Claims

Report from the Human Resources Department regarding payment to David G. Morrison, Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $14,218.45 for legal services rendered between October 1st and October 31st, 2020.

Claims for the week of October 23rd through October 29th, 2020 in the amount of $549,836.80; for the weeks of October 30th through November 5th, 2020 in the amount of $465,321.45 and payroll for the weeks of October 19th through November 1st, 2020 in the amount of $1,488,230.25.

Report from the Police Department regarding the bids for their 2021 dry cleaning contract, recommending the bid be awarded to Burke Cleaners, Rock Island, IL for $11,452.50 with an option for two one-year extensions.

Report from the Police Department regarding a Resolution and an updated Multijurisdictional Law Enforcement Agreement for mutual aid.

Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a new Resolution updating the grant number information as required by HUD to allow the City to accept the grant transfer.

Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding the proposed HUD CDBG-CV funding allocations.

Report from the Community and Economic Development Department regarding a request from Kerry Panozzo to divide his property at 4141 45th Avenue, zoned R1 (one family residence) in order to create an undeveloped lot that will be available for sale.

Report from the Public Works Department regarding a 10 year Intergovernmental Support Agreement with the Rock Island Arsenal to provide them additional electrical maintenance, sanitary sewage lift station operation and water treatment and distribution operation services.

Report from the Public Works Department regarding the Wastewater Treatment

Plant Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) program, recommending the contract be awarded to CDM Smith, Chicago, IL in the amount of $49,500.00.

Report from the City Clerk's office regarding a request from the St. Patrick Society Quad Cities USA to hold their annual parade on Saturday, March 13th, 2021.

Other Business

Motion to Adjourn

Adjourn to Monday, November 23, 2020.

This agenda may be obtained in accessible formats by qualified persons with a disability by making appropriate arrangements from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (309) 732-2010 or visiting in person at: 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201.

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