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City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met April 22.

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. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.

5. Board Appointments

Mayor’s appointment of Blake Biermann to the Historic Preservation Commission for a 3-year term to expire April 30, 2028.

Mayor’s reappointment of Wendi Harrell to the Police Pension Board for a 2-year term to expire April 30, 2027.

Mayor’s reappointment of Rick Jennings to the Police Pension Board for a 2-year term to expire April 30, 2027.

6. Presentation

6.1 Water Art Contest Winner Announcement (Charles Brown, Assistant Director of Utilities).

6.2 Community Food Assistance Partnership - COVID-19 Food Voucher Distribution (Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development & KJ Whitley, Community Development Manager).

7. Proclamation

7.1 A Proclamation from the American Water Works Association to declare May 4-10, 2025 as "Drinking Water Week".

7.2 A Proclamation from the Community and Economic Development Department to declare April 21-25, 2025 as "National Community Development Week."

8. Questions on the Agenda

9. Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda Items

9.1 A Resolution authorizing a grant to the Mississippi Valley Blues Society for the amount of $2,500 from the Special Events Fund to help offset expenses for a first-time event, Sunday Blues Day on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

9.2 A Resolution approving the licensing agreement for the 2025 Mercado on Fifth season scheduled for May 23, 2025 through September 26, 2025; authorizing a grant to Mercado on 5th for the amount of $20,000 from the Special Events Fund to promote the event and assist in covering event costs; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

9.3 A Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 and Final with General Constructors, Inc. of the Quad Cities, for Project #1436, 70th Street and John Deere Parkway Retaining Wall, for the amount of $25,429.60.

9.4 A Resolution accepting the 2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for Moline, Illinois, Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa, as the City's official guide to affirmatively furthering fair housing objectives.

9.5 A Resolution accepting the 2025 Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) report for Moline, Illinois, Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa, as a guiding document to ensure that the Consolidated Plan address the housing and community development needs and the use of HUD funds.

9.6 An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, “AMUSEMENTS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 5-1101(c), by increasing the number of Video Gaming Terminal licensed establishments in the City, at the request of owner, Josiah Blanton, of Harold’s Chicken and Sports Bar LLC, d/b/a Harold’s Chicken and Sports Bar, 425 15th Street, Moline.

9.7 A Resolution approving amendments to the Program Description of the City of Moline Revolving Loan Fund Program effective for the 2025-2027 Revolving Loan Fund program; and authorizing City staff to do all things necessary to implement the 2025-2027 Revolving Loan Fund Program, as amended.

9.8 An Ordinance amending Chapter 24, “PERSONNEL,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 24-2203, “RESIDENCY,” by repealing Section 24 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 24-2203 dealing with the same subject matter.

9.9 A Resolution approving an amendment to the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (hereinafter “Commission”), concerning “Chapter VI – Examinations for Original Appointment – Fire; Section 4. Physical Ability Test,” to require proof of successful completion of the CPAT by a licensed facility issued within one (1) year prior to the date of the written examination.

Suggested Action: This item will also appear on the City Council Agenda on April 22, 2025, under “Items Not on Consent,” due to the need to begin recruitment to coincide with the administration of the local CPAT testing schedule as established by the Illinois QC Consortium.

9.10 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Finney’s of Moline, LLC dba River House Bar & Grill for use of public right-of-way for use of the Historic Block Courtyard for the outdoor service of alcoholic liquor and food from May 7, 2025, to October 11, 2025.

9.11 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Bent River Brewing Co. for use of the Historic Block Courtyard to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the “Chillin in the Courtyard” live music series on May 10, June 14, and August 9, 2025; and the “Great Race Watch Party” live music event on June 22, 2025.

9.12 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with 3Bros Hospitality LLC, dba Pour Bros Craft Taproom for use of the Historic Block Courtyard to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the “Chillin in the Courtyard” live music series on July 12, September 13, and October 11, 2025.

9.13 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Bent River Brewing Co. for use of the Bass Street Landing Public Plaza to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the Bass Street Landing Summer Concert Series on May 22, June 5, June 19, July 10, July 17, and August 7, 2025.

9.14 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to attest to a Licensing Agreement with 3BROS Hospitality LLC dba Pour Bros Craft Taproom for use of the Bass Street Landing Public Plaza to sell alcoholic liquor in conjunction with the Bass Street Landing Summer Concert Series on May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 24, July 31, and August 14, 2025.

10. Informational

10.1 2024-2026 Strategic Plan Dashboard FY25, Q1 Report (Bob Vitas, City Administrator) 11. Council Call to Order

12. Pledge of Allegiance

13. Invocation – Alderperson Murphy

14. Roll Call

15. 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.

15.1 Committee-of-the-Whole, Council, and Executive Session meeting minutes of April 8, 2025, and appointments made at Committee-of-the-Whole on April 22, 2025.

Suggested Action: Approval

16. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.

17. Consent Agenda - Second Reading Ordinances

17.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 2-4600, “COMMISSION ESTABLISHED,” by enacting one new Section 2-4600 dealing with the same subject matter.

Suggested Action: Approval

17.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 2-2207, “ORDER OF BUSINESS,” by enacting one new Section 2- 2207 dealing with the same subject matter.

Suggested Action: Approval

18. Consent Agenda - Resolutions

18.1 A Resolution authorizing a grant to the 12th Annual Fall Belgian Festival for the amount of $1,500 from the Special Events Fund to help offset expenses for the annual event to be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.2 A Resolution authorizing a grant to the Quad Cities Pickleball Club for the amount of $7,500 from the Special Events Fund to make the Quad Cities Classic Pickleball Tournament not only successful for the club, but also for the City in bringing visitors to our community.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.3 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a First Amendment Extending Intergovernmental Fiber Optic System Lease Agreement with Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit Authority (MetroLINK).

Suggested Action: Approval

18.4 A Resolution appointing each Alderperson to serve as Mayor Pro Tem on a rotating monthly basis during the Mayor’s term of office.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.5 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to an Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for Membership in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network Agreement to participate in the program for mutual aid and assistance hereinafter entitled the “Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN).”

Suggested Action: Approval

18.6 A Resolution declaring non-motorized assets as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as surplus property for FY 2025; and authorizing the disposal of said non-motorized assets by the Assistant Director of Public Works through the legal disposal process that is most advantageous to the City, whether sealed bid, auction, negotiation or otherwise.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.7 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a Licensing Agreement with Stoney Creek Caterers, L.L.C., dba Stoney Creek Inn for use of public right-of-way for use of the Bass Street Landing Public Plaza for the outdoor service of alcoholic liquor and food from April 23, 2025, to September 30, 2025.

Suggested Action: Approval

18.8 A Resolution authorizing the ceding of private activity bonding authority to reallocate to the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority (QCREDA) the City’s 2025 home rule volume cap allocation in the amount of $5,455,450 to be used to support projects that will provide job opportunities and new investments.

Suggested Action: Approval

19. Omnibus Vote

20. Non-Consent Agenda - Resolutions

20.1 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Notice of Intent to Award with McClintock Trucking and Excavating, Inc., for Project #1495, 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Project, for the amount of $2,782,423.00.

Suggested Action: Approval

20.2 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest to a contract with KIM Construction Company, Inc., for Project #1449, 2025 Manhole Lining Program, for the amount of $252,583.50.

Suggested Action: Approval

20.3 A Resolution approving an amendment to the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (hereinafter “Commission”), concerning “Chapter VI – Examinations for Original Appointment – Fire; Section 4. Physical Ability Test,” to require proof of successful completion of the CPAT by a licensed facility issued within one (1) year prior to the date of the written examination.

Suggested Action: Approval

20.4 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a sole source Order Form with Skydio, Inc., to provide drone services and equipment for the total contract amount of $318,166.90 for a five (5) year term; and authorizing the Chief of Police to accept a proposal with Davenport Electric Contract Company (DECCO) to install two drone docks for the amount of $9,478 for each site and to execute any necessary documents and do all things necessary including additional subcontracting quotes and purchase equipment for the completion of a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program; and authorizing the Director of Finance to allocate up to $350,000 of the DCEOPD general trust account funds for the completion of a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program.

Suggested Action: Approval

21. Non-Consent Agenda - First Reading Ordinances

21.1 An Ordinance dedicating Parcel/PIN No. 08-32-419-001, commonly known as 700 15th Street, Moline, Illinois, as public right-of-way.

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

21.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 16, “LIBRARIES,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 16-3107, “FEES,” by enacting one new Section 16-3107 dealing with the same subject matter.

Suggested Action: Advance to second reading

22. Miscellaneous Business

23. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to speak in person should sign in on the public comment sign-in sheet. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person. Council will not respond to public comment during the meeting. When appropriate, Council will refer the issue to the appropriate committee or staff member for further consideration. Those wishing to submit emailed public comment must send comments to cityclerk@moline.il.us 30 minutes prior to the published meeting time, with “Public Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the City Council meeting.

24. Executive Session (if necessary)

25. Adjournment of City Council

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