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City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Sept. 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Remote Electronic Attendance (if necessary)

Approval of the remote electronic attendance of certain elected officials

4. Presentation

4.1 September 2024 Neighborhood of the Month Award - Commercial Award: DuTrac Community Credit Union, 3153 Avenue of the Cities & Residential Award: Jose M. Rosas, 1304 48th Street (K.J. Whitley, Community Development Manager)

4.2 Feasibility Study: Milt Hand Softball Complex (Eric Griffith, Director of Parks & Recreation & Wes Cosgriff, Project Executive TAG Project Management)

5. Public Comment

6. Questions on the Agenda

7. Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda Items

7.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Agreement for Property Maintenance Services for Special Service Area #6 with Quality Construction Services, Inc., for a one-year contract, with voluntary renewal each of the following two years, beginning September 1, 2024.

7.2 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Moline High School Homecoming Parade scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024, that is sponsored by the Moline High School; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event. Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on September 10, 2024, under “Items Not on Consent."

7.3 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Dia de los Muertos Parade scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, that is sponsored by Mercado on Fifth and closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

7.4 A Resolution approving a special event application for Mercado on Fifth’s Día de los Muertos Parade After Party event scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

7.5 A Resolution approving the special event application for the 2025 Great Race event scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025, that is sponsored by Visit Quad Cities; authorizing a grant to Visit Quad Cities for the amount of $10,000 from the Special Events Fund to promote the event and assist in covering event costs pending approval of the FY 2025 budget; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

7.6 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Pride 5K and Pride Party event scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, that is sponsored by The Project of the Quad Cities; authorizing a grant to The Project of the Quad Cities for the amount of $5,000 from the Special Events Fund to promote the event via print and digital media, branded items for giveaways, and other branded promotional items for distribution to attendees and sponsors pending approval of the FY 2025 budget; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

7.7 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to declare, campaign, and, if elected, serve on the Executive Board of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

7.8 An Ordinance amending Chapter 11, “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 11-2100, “ESTABLISHED, COMPOSITION,” and Section 11-2101, “ORDER OF RANKING,” by adding amendments to reflect the new process of appointing a Deputy Chief effective September 24, 2024.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on September 10, 2024, under "Items Not on Consent."

7.9 A Resolution granting a variance to Chapter 28, “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 28-3200(a) and Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 35-4218 to allow a temporary modification to delay the construction of sidewalk along the subject property located at 2623 45th Street, Moline.

7.10 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Engineering to execute and make certain certifications and assurances related to the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant requirements and conditions to design and construct sidewalk improvements and streetscaping elements on River Drive from 12th to 19th Street, supporting a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the ITEP grant, and authorizing City staff to do any and all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application to IDOT for the ITEP grant.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on September 2

10, 2024, under “Items Not on Consent.”

7.11 An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances increasing the number of Class B: Tavern licenses in the City at the request of Jeremy Webb, Webb Services LLC, potential purchaser of the former Casey’s Tavern, 1512 15th Street, Moline.

8. Informational

8.1 Land Bank Program and Funding (Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development & Carol Barnes, Director of Finance)

8.2 Rental Housing Program and Funding (Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development & Carol Barnes, Director of Finance)

8.3 Urban and Community Forestry Grant (Eric Griffith, Director of Parks & Recreation) 8.4 September 2024 Status & Information Report (Bob Vitas, City Administrator) 9. Council Call to Order

10. Pledge of Allegiance

11. Invocation – Alderperson McNeil

12. Roll Call

13. Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes and Appointments

All items under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which case, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after the Omnibus Vote.

13.1 Council and Executive Session meeting minutes of August 20, 2024, Committee-of-the- Whole, Council, and Executive Session meeting minutes of August 27, 2024, and appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on September 10, 2024.

Suggested Action: Approval

14. Consent Agenda - Resolutions

14.1 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to purchase replacement playground equipment for Browning Park, Riverside Park (Moline Little League Playground), Ben Butterworth Parkway, and McCandless Park from GameTime, a Playcore Company, for the amount of $315,034.15, including a GameTime Community Champions Playground Grant Funding Award for $194,114.85

Suggested Action: Approval

14.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and City staff to apply to the Illinois Department of National Resources (IDNR) for an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant (OSLAD), for the amount of $155,967.00 to install a new rubberized surface treatment and concrete border at the Browning Park playground and authorizing the 3

Mayor, City Clerk, and City staff to do all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application.

Suggested Action: Approval

14.3 A Resolution approving an amendment to the bylaws of Special Service Area #6 Advisory Board of Directors, Section 4, “NUMBER, TENURE, AND QUALIFICATIONS,” to reflect that the number of directors shall be nine (9), each director shall hold office for a term not to exceed three (3) years and directors can serve consecutive terms, limited to nine (9) years, and terms shall align with the Special Service Area fiscal year of January 1 to December 31, effective upon approval and passage of this resolution.

Suggested Action: Approval

14.4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for funding under the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) for the Solid Waste Assistance Grant (SWAG) Program (FY25) for the amount of $42,985.00 to be used for solid waste management, recycling or educational related activities within the community and authorizing the Director of Public Works to do all things necessary to complete and submit said application.

Suggested Action: Approval

14.5 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 10 thereof, “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME,” by adding Sixth Avenue, on the south side, beginning at a point 110 feet east of 53rd Street, continuing east for 60 feet.

Suggested Action: Approval

14.6 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc., DBA Azavar Government Solutions, and an engagement letter with Cozen O’Connor for compliance audits and ongoing revenue maximization and monitoring services on a contingency basis.

Suggested Action: Approval

15. Omnibus Vote

16. Non-Consent Agenda - Resolutions

16.1 A Resolution approving a service agreement with Daupler, Inc., for provision of a technology based, two-way, resident communication service related to water, sewer, stormwater, solid waste, parks and transportation for an amount not to exceed $78,499 and authorizing the Director of Utilities to execute any necessary documents related to this work.

Suggested Action: Approval

16.2 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Engineering to execute and make certain certifications and assurances related to the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant requirements and conditions to design and construct sidewalk improvements and streetscaping elements on River Drive from 12th to 19th Street, supporting a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the ITEP grant, and authorizing City staff to do any and all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application to IDOT for the ITEP grant.

Suggested Action: Approval

16.3 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Moline High School Homecoming Parade scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024, that is sponsored by the Moline High School; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event. Suggested Action: Approval

16.4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Bethany for Children and Families, for property located at 1830 6th Avenue, Moline, Illinois (PIN No. 08-32-417-001), for a purchase price of $1,280,000; and authorizing all appropriate City officials, officers, and staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities and enforce each of the City’s expected benefits as referred to in such Agreement.

Suggested Action: Approval

16.5 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with Bethany for Children and Families, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, for non-exclusive access and utilization of gymnasium space located at 1830 6th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

Suggested Action: Approval

17. Non-Consent Agenda - First Reading Ordinances

17.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 11, “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 11-2100, “ESTABLISHED, COMPOSITION,” and Section 11-2101, “ORDER OF RANKING,” by adding amendments to reflect the new process of appointing a Deputy Chief effective September 24, 2024.

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

18. Miscellaneous Business

19. Public Comment

20. Executive Session (if necessary)

21. Adjournment of City Council

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