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City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Sept. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Committee-of-the-Whole Call to Order

PRESENT: Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati (Chair)

Alderperson Debbie Murphy (Ward 1)

Alderperson Alvaro Macias (Ward 2)

Alderperson Abdur Razzaque (Ward 3)

Alderperson Matt Timion (Ward 4)

Alderperson Jessica Finch (Ward 5)

Alderperson Daniel McNeil (Ward 6)

Alderperson Anna Castro (Ward 7)

Alderperson James Patrick Schmidt (Alderperson At-Large)

ABSENT: None.

STAFF: Bob Vitas, City Administrator

Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator

Bill Atkins, City Attorney

Stephanie Murphy, City Clerk

Carol Barnes, Director of Finance

Laura Klauer, City Engineer

Eric Griffith, Director of Parks & Recreation

Chris Mathias, Director of Community & Economic Development

Bryon Lear, Director of Library Services ~electronically

Denver Schmitt, Director of Public Works

Leah Madsen, Director of Human Resources

Darren Gault, Chief of Police

Steve Regenwether, Fire Chief

David Rowatt, Information Technology Manager

KJ Whitley, Community Development Manager

Ashley Allen Smith, Community Engagement Manager

Andrea Bradley, Accounting Manager

Lupe Ramirez, Assistant Director of Finance

Courtney Reid, Budget and Revenue Manager

Dawn Temple, Management Analyst & Grant Coordinator

OTHERS: Anna Bugankova, Blue Strike ~electronically

Brittany Mahoney, Blue Strike ~electronically

Rich Swanson, Blue Strike ~electronically

Mayor Rayapati called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Roll Call

Roll call was taken with Mayor Rayapati, Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, and Schmidt present. Absent: None.

Presentation

5.1 City of Moline Environmental Resiliency Plan Update. Dawn Temple, Management Analyst & Grant Coordinator, introduced the City of Moline’s environmental resiliency plan consultant team which includes Anna Bugankova, Brittany Mahoney, and Rich Swanson with Blue Strike. City employees on the team include Dawn Temple, Management Analyst & Grant Coordinator, Denver Schmitt, Director of Public Works, and Jennifer Bizarri, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development. Rich Swanson presented a project overview as well as Blue Strike’s approach which includes a baseline and three phases. Brittany Mahoney presented information on phase one. Anna Bugankova presented information on phase two, phase three, ideas for a final plan, and next steps. All of the information presented can be found in Attachment No. 1. Discussion held. Bob Vitas, City Administrator stated this would potentially affect fiscal year 2027 or 2028 and beyond.

5.2 GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Award. Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, stated that the 2025 budget has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) award for the fourth consecutive year. This award reflects the commitment of the Mayor, City Council, Directors, and City staff. This award is the highest form of award in budget recognition. Moline’s 2025 budget also received special recognition for Strategic Goals and Strategies for the second consecutive year. Barnes thanked Courtney Reid, Budget and Revenue Manager, Lupe Ramirez, Assistant Director of Finance, Andrea Bradley, Accounting Manager, and Macy McManus, Executive Coordinator, for all of their hard work on the strategic plan.

Questions on the Agenda

There were no questions on the agenda.

Agenda Items

7.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Appendix 5 thereof, “ALL-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS,” by adding the intersection of Forty-Third Street and Fifth Avenue, north and south branches. Laura Klauer, City Engineer, stated this item originated as a request to the Traffic Engineering Committee. The resident requested converting this to an all-way stop. The committee recommended approving this request for consistency with the neighborhood. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Motion passed unanimously.

7.2 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, by enacting a new Appendix 15 thereof entitled “THIRTY-MINUTE PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN NON-METERED ZONES,” and adding one on-street stall thereto at 1518 15th Street. Laura Klauer, City Engineer, stated this was brought forward to the Traffic and Engineering Committee from Tattered Shoe and G’s Popcorn. They will provide one 30-minute spot. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Razzaque. Motion passed unanimously.

7.3 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grant Agreement between the Illinois Department of Human Services and City of Moline setting the terms for acceptance of a grant award to the police department for the amount of $8,427 to conduct a retail education and enforcement program with tobacco retailers. Darren Gault, Chief of Police, stated this is something that is completed annually. This also appears on the Council agenda under Non-Consent as the time to apply for the grant is limited. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Macias. Motion passed unanimously.

7.4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to participate in national opioid litigation and execute any and all necessary opioid settlement participation documents between the City of Moline and the various opioids manufacturers; and authorizing all appropriate City officers, City Attorney and staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities pursuant to said national opioid litigation. Bill Atkins, City Attorney, stated there was previously a Purdue Pharma settlement which included a few other defendants. This is a settlement for additional defendants. This will also appear on Council agenda under Non-Consent for approval this evening because there is an October 8 deadline. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Motion passed unanimously.

7.5 A Resolution approving the establishment of a Block Party Policy effective January 1, 2026. Barry Dykhuizen, Assistant City Administrator, stated this formalizes the block party process. It will still be under review of the Special Events Committee. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Macias. Motion passed unanimously.

7.6 A Resolution approving the special event application for the Día de los Muertos Celebration scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, that is sponsored by Mercado on 5TH, Inc.; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, stated there will not be a Día de los Muertos parade this year but it will be a celebration. The requested approval is to close 5th Avenue on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Motion passed unanimously.

7.7 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Section Number 23-00291-00-BT, MIRR Bike Path Phase II; approving a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code appropriating Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the City’s local match for Section Number 23-00291-00-BT, MIRR Bike Path Phase II, for the amount of $1,111,719.75; and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Letter of Understanding (LOU) between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Moline dated September 15, 2025, indicating the City’s concurrence to the State’s maximum financial participation associated within the traffic signal improvements as part of this project for the amount of $640,000.00. Laura Klauer, City Engineer, reported that this is a paperwork item related to the project. The State requires an agreement, an MFT resolution, and letter of understanding. This is on the November letting in Springfield with construction to begin in January 2026 and completion in 2026. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Razzaque. Discussion held. Motion passed unanimously.

7.8 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 $600,000 to improve ADA accessibility and safety throughout the complex by replacing deteriorated and uneven sidewalks and paths, replace old playground

equipment for 2-5 year old age section, provide shade structures, and convert unused sand volleyball courts into multi-use flex sports field at Milt Hand Softball Complex and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and staff to do all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application. Eric Griffith, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated this is the largest grant the State of Illinois offers for Parks and Recreation departments. The four areas of focus for this project are based off of the Milt Hand feasibility study that was presented to City Council in 2024. This is also supported by the 2023 Parks and Recreation plan. The City is matching $46,025 toward the grant. City staff will install the playground equipment and complete the conversion of the unused sand volleyball courts into a multi-use flex sports field. The Park Board approved this item last month. This item will appear again on the Council agenda for approval. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Castro. Discussion held. Motion passed unanimously.

7.9 A Resolution approving the use of cannabis funds in the amount of $200,000 to provide one-time (once every 12 months) financial assistance to eligible Moline residents who meet the program criteria to be disbursed October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; authorizing the Community and Economic Development Department staff to do any and all things necessary to continue to administer Moline’s Urgent Rental/Utility assistance program in the amount of a $150,000, which provides assistance to residents with eviction notices, utility disconnection notices, or urgent lodging needs; and authorizing Project Now Affordable Housing, LLC (“Project Now”) to continue to administer Level B ($50,000) one-time grants of variable amounts between $400 to $2,000 for emergency-critical assistance. KJ Whitley, Community Development Manager, stated that residents still contact the City requesting funds for assistance with rent, utilities, and lodging needs. The funds for the Urgent Rental/Utility assistance program have been exhausted. A motion was made by Alderperson Finch to approve. Seconded by Alderperson Razzaque. Discussion held. Motion passed unanimously.

Informational

8.1 Annual Outside City Limits Utility Customers List. Laura Williamson, Director of Utilities, stated the annual outside City limits utility customer list has been presented. There are no changes from last year.

8.2 2026 Budget Work Session. Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, stated this will be the last 2026 budget work session discussion until the Saturday work session in October. The complete budget workshop attachment can be viewed in Attachment No. 2. KJ Whitley, Community Development Manager, presented information currently available to the City regarding homelessness prevention. Project Uplift is brought forward from the Moline Housing Taskforce. Barnes shared that through years 2025-2028 almost $3.4 million is designated for addressing homelessness prevention.

Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, reviewed the Payments to Agencies, Page 5, with the focus on the three yellow highlighted amounts which are for the uplift shelter at the white house, the Moline urgent rental and utility assistance, and the Project NOW/Level Up program. Consideration is being requested for those funds. Mayor Rayapati stated that she wants to ensure that the “little white house” and the uplift shelters are listed as separate items. This is in reference to #8, Project Now, listed on Page 2. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, stated that staff is preparing to begin repairs to the white house. Right now, it is an old office building that was converted from a house. Vitas suggested that between now and the Saturday budget work session, that Council consider what they envisioned for the property. At that work session, the ideas can be discussed. The question was asked as to why this is listed under Payments to Agencies. Mayor Rayapati replied stating that a partnership is required to make this happen.

Barnes mentioned on the Payments to Agencies, Page 5, number 7, Humility Homes, funding is not being recommended for 2026. Additionally, funding is not being recommended for #16, Quad Cities Open Network, as a lot of it is being done in-house now with the Moline Urgent Rental Assistance. Mayor Rayapati believes #16, Quad Cities Open Network, should be considered as an opportunity as it would provide a social worker at the library. Mayor Rayapati urged Council to go back to their presentation and see how they could be a partner and decide whether or not to keep the funds for Quad Cities Open Network.

Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, then referred to Page 73, the Cannabis Tax Fund, sharing where those funds are currently scheduled to be utilized. The fund balance along the bottom row ending balances are projecting just shy of $200,000 annually that is not being spent. At the same time, there is $200,000 there should the Council choose to allocate that for a program. Listed on Page 73 in red is Seed Capital 2024. The budget that will be presented in October is balanced in the General Fund. Vitas and Barnes asked for Council’s consideration for the $220,000 to be seed money so there will continue to be a $200,000 balance and/or funds here to use elsewhere rather than to repay it to the General Fund.

The next fund discussed was the Public Art Fund on Page 75. In the middle of the page, it shows that between 2025 and 2028, the program is funding a total of $555,800 in projects. Chris Mathis, Director of Community and Economic Development, stated that the Public Art Commission is currently working on the Leading Light project. MetroLINK will contribute $200,000 and there will be $200,000 from the Public Art fund. Once the Leading Light project is complete, the Public Art Commission will know how much money is left. Barnes stated that as this fund is proposed, there is an annual transfer from the general fund. It is being brought forward for consideration from the Council Contingency fund. There is currently $400,000 and it would be reduced down to $325,000 every year.

The next fund discussed was Path Forward – National Opioid Settlement Fund. Barnes reported that this is in the beginning process. Staff members KJ Whitley, Community Development Manager, and Police Chief Darren Gault are assisting with this fund. Currently, there are potentially three settlements with the approval tonight of the third. If you look at first settlement, it is anticipated to get $174,000 over a period of years through 2037. The settlement amounts for numbers two and three have not been received but the spreadsheet will be updated as the information becomes available.

The next fund discussed was the Special Events Fund on Page 79. Barnes stated the fund has been funded with $60,000 in the past and $60,000 is being recommended for 2026. For 2027 and 2028, the recommendation is to fund $75,000 so funds are available if there is a need. For 2026, in addition to the standard $60,000 there is an additional $100,000 of funding for the American 250 Celebration. This would

be a one-time drawn down which would also come from Council Contingency. This would reduce Council Contingency fund to $225,000. As a placeholder, consideration is being asked for $100,000 to come out of Council Contingency in 2026. Council voiced concerns about removing 25% of the Council Contingency fund. Barnes stated that there is $575,000 of unallocated funds in the Council contingency from 2025 so if Council chooses, $100,000 could be used from the unallocated funds from 2025 rather than using funds from 2026. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, stated there will be outreach to the 150 celebration donors to find out if they are interested in donating to the 250 celebration. It is possible that those donations could reach $100,000 so the Council contingency would not need to be used. Discussion held.

The next fund discussed was the Rental Housing Fund on Page 81. Barnes stated that the goal of this program was to break even. The fees charged pay for the program. There is no fee increase through 2028. Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development, presented an update on the Rental Housing Program. Barnes stated there is no fee increase through 2028. Mathias stated the revenue from the Rental Housing Program is always increasing as the City finds more property and more people are going to court. The amounts listed on Page 82 have increased since this report was created. There is currently $249,000 in revenue and licenses have increased by 15 since this report was created. Discussion held.

The next fund discussed was the Land Bank Capacity Fund. Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development, presented an update. The Land Bank Board had to decide, based on the expenses of the Land Bank, to pivot away from having a permanent staff person employed by the City of Moline. Mary Chappell, former Land Bank Manager, resigned her position with the City of Moline. The Land Bank will be pivoting to a new model which will look for some kind of 1099 employee hired by the Land Bank. For this model to work, it needs to be run on a commission-type basis and focused on abandoned houses. As a member of the Land Bank Board, Mathias recommends trying the new model for one year to see what value it might add to the City. It would mean a $10,000 ask for the City of Moline and trying to find five properties that can be connected to the Land Bank. Another strategy is to find a grant from the State of Illinois. The grant would allow the Land Bank to hold on to property long term and to accumulate properties. Barnes reported that the Land Bank is being closed out after the current year. The $10,000 that Mathias mentioned is now in the Community and Economic Development budget.

Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, handed out a sheet to Council to review before the Saturday, October 18 budget work session. This information is listed in Attachment No. 3. The handout shows the base salary for the new positions being recommended by City administration. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, reviewed the handout.

1. Economic Development Program Assistant. At this time, the total effort for economic development rests on the shoulders of Chris Parr, Economic Development Manager along with Bob Vitas and Chris Mathias, Director of Community and Economic Development. Vitas stated there is a need to provide some support to Parr’s efforts and use his expertise to construct the deals that will close the deals as opposed to being the researcher and doing all of the heavy leg work and lifting to get there. It is being recommended to hire a full-time person for the next two years, minimally, to assist the City in doing the lifting necessary for Riverfront Redevelopment, TIFs, and other projects. Vitas encouraged City Council to authorize this position that would provide the assistance Parr needs.

2. Custodian for City Services Building. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, stated the custodian request is not being recommended at this time. The request is valid but the timing is off.

3. Traffic Operations Coordinator. Bob Vitas, City Administrator, stated that the request came from David Dryer, Director of Engineering. There are over 100 signalized intersections in the City of Moline. Anytime there is a need for the signals, there is only one person completing that work at this time. The fulfillment of this request would add an additional body to Engineering department to better manage requests. Vitas concurred with the request of an additional traffic operations coordinator.

4. Library Staff for Mobile Van. This request is not until 2027.

5. Motor Equipment Operator – Park Maintenance. This position would be made available to do what is needed in the cemeteries.

Bob Vitas, City Administrator, stated that seasonal requests will remain the same. The last items listed are reclassification recommendations. Vitas is not in agreement with making those adjustments at this time. The budget request is $206,000 for fiscal year 2026 and then it goes up based on contracts. Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, stated these items will be placed in the budget for the October work session and they will be discussed further at that time. Barnes reported that the total Full Time Employees for 2026 will be 424 positions.

Carol Barnes, Director of Finance, stated that there are four property tax slides that were handed out at the Roundtable meeting on September 16. At that meeting, additional information on property taxes was requested. Barnes shared an additional handout with information on property tax. Barnes reiterated that the information being shared is strictly informational. It was noted that the City of Moline has made a 17% decrease in its levy rate over the last 10 years. Barnes asked for Council’s consideration for keeping the levy rate the same for 2026. Barnes then reviewed the document which shows the franchise fee that goes into effect January 1, 2026. It takes 90 days for MidAmerican to implement the fee. The resolution for the franchise fee was approved and Finance will move forward with getting the fee implemented. Option 7 shows the franchise fees frozen at 3%. The growth is also limited in the property taxes to $200,000 annual growth. The big yellow line brings available funding in total for City Hall and the Riverfront down to $6,050,000. The last option is an option on the franchise fee to be every other year going forward.

Bob Vitas, City Administrator, commented that MidAmerican has requested that the Illinois Commerce Commission to look at a rate adjustment to their natural gas and electrical rate. In the event that they are able to increase the rates, the City will have to revisit whether it wants to increase the franchise fee. The City does not want to add an additional burden to taxpayers if the fee is already being increased by MidAmerican. If that happens, Vitas recommends doing a rebalancing at that point.

Alderperson Macias exited the room at 7:52 p.m.

Discussion held.

Alderperson Macias re-entered the room at 7:54 p.m.

Adjournment of the Committee-of-the-Whole and Council Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

There was no invocation.

Roll Call

Roll call was taken with Mayor Rayapati, Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro, and Schmidt present. Absent: None.

Consent Agenda

Approval of Minutes and Appointments

Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meeting minutes of September 9, 2025 and Committee-of-the Whole Special and Executive Session meeting minutes of September 16, 2025.

Second Reading Ordinances

16.1 3041-2025 An Ordinance amending Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding public hearing notice requirements, including amendments to ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 2, Section 35-2201, “COMMON ELEMENTS OF PROCEDURES;” Section 35-2202, “COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT;” and Section 35-2203, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT AND REZONING.”

Resolutions

17.1 1157-2025 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to mow and maintain State right-of-way within the City.

17.2 1158-2025 A Resolution approving the special event application for the annual Lighting on the Commons event scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic, and authorizing the use of public property in conjunction with said event for the uses and purposes more particularly described in Exhibits A and B.

17.3 1159-2025 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement for Professional Services with the Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Inc., an Illinois corporation d/b/a LJC to develop the Moline Comprehensive Plan Update.

Omnibus Vote

Alderperson Schmidt, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve and adopt, by omnibus vote, these items. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

Non-Consent Agenda

Second Reading Ordinances

19.1 3042-2025 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1105, “TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO ACCESSORIES, SMOKING HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” by increasing the number of Class C Head Shop Licenses in the City of Moline at the request of AAA Retailers LLC, d/b/a Yabba Dabbas.

Adopted. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 3042- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Timion, Finch, Castro and Schmidt; nays: Alderpersons Razzaque, McNeil.

19.2 3043-2025 An Ordinance amending Chapter 22, “OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 22-1105, “TOBACCO PRODUCTS, TOBACCO ACCESSORIES, SMOKING HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS,” by increasing the number of Class B Incidental Tobacco Dealer’s Licenses in the City of Moline at the request of AAA Retailers LLC, d/b/a Yabba Dabbas.

Adopted. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 3043- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Timion, Finch, Castro and Schmidt; nays: Alderpersons Razzaque, McNeil.

Resolutions

20.1 1160-2025 A Resolution approving a special event that is sponsored by Rouse Consulting Group, Inc., for the RCG 30th Anniversary Block Party event scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025; closing certain streets more particularly described herein to vehicular traffic; and authorizing the use of public right-of-way in conjunction with said event.

Alderperson Schmidt recused himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest, as Rouse Consulting Group is a client of his employer.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro moved to approve Council Bill 1160- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

20.2 1161-2025 A Resolution approving the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Razzaque, moved to approve Council Bill 1161- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

20.3 1162-2025 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grant Agreement between the Illinois Department of Human Services and City of Moline setting the terms for acceptance of a grant award to the police department for the amount of $8,427 to conduct a retail education and enforcement program with tobacco retailers.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 1162- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

20.4 1163-2025 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to participate in national opioid litigation and execute any and all necessary opioid settlement participation documents between the City of Moline and the various opioids manufacturers; and authorizing all appropriate City officers, City Attorney and staff to do all things necessary to complete each of the City’s responsibilities pursuant to said national opioid litigation.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, moved to approve Council Bill 1163- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

20.5 1164-2025 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Section Number 23-00291-00-BT, MIRR Bike Path Phase II; approving a Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code appropriating Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the City’s local match for Section Number 23-00291-00-BT, MIRR Bike Path Phase II, for the amount of $1,111,719.75; and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Letter of Understanding (LOU) between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Moline dated September 15, 2025, indicating the City’s concurrence to the State’s maximum financial participation associated within the traffic signal improvements as part of this project for the amount of $640,000.00.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Razzaque, moved to approve Council Bill 1164- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

20.6 1165-2025 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 $600,000 to improve ADA accessibility and safety throughout the complex by replacing deteriorated and uneven sidewalks and paths, replace old playground equipment for 2-5 year old age section, provide shade structures, and convert unused sand volleyball courts into multi-use flex sports field at Milt Hand Softball Complex and authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk, and staff to do all things necessary to prepare and submit said grant application.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 1165- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

20.7 1166-2025 A Resolution approving the use of cannabis funds in the amount of $200,000 to provide one-time (once every 12 months) financial assistance to eligible Moline residents who meet the program criteria to be disbursed October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; authorizing the Community and Economic Development Department staff to do any and all things necessary to continue to administer Moline’s Urgent Rental/Utility assistance program in the amount of a $150,000, which provides assistance to residents with eviction notices, utility disconnection notices, or urgent lodging needs; and authorizing Project Now Affordable Housing, LLC (“Project Now”) to continue to administer Level B ($50,000) one-time grants of variable amounts between $400 to $2,000 for emergency-critical assistance.

Approved. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to approve Council Bill 1166- 2025. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

Non-Consent Agenda

First Reading Ordinances

21.1 An Ordinance amending Chapter 23, “PARKS AND RECREATION,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, ARTICLE II, “OPERATION OF PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES,” Section 23-2102, “RULES OF CONDUCT APPLICABLE TO ALL PARKS,” by repealing subsection (7) in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new subsection (7) relating to the same subject matter, to allow not-for-profits the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in compliance with Section 4-3309, “CLASS I SPECIAL EVENT NOT FOR PROFIT LICENSE,” through a special use application approved by the Moline Park Board.

Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, moved to advance Item #20.1 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

21.2 An Ordinance amending ­Chapter 35, “ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, regarding zoning text amendments to ARTICLE III, “ZONING,” DIVISION 9, “MOLINE CENTRE DISTRICTS,” Section 35-3909, “REVIEW PROCEDURES” to allow for more building design flexibility for non-conforming buildings in the Moline Centre districts.

Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to advance Item #21.2 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

21.3 An Ordinance amending Chapter 15, “GARBAGE AND TRASH,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 15-2102, “CURBSIDE RECYCLING CARTS,” by repealing subsection (b) in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new subsection (b), dealing with the same subject matter; and amending Section 15-2200, “FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 15-2200, dealing with the same subject matter.

Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, moved to advance Item #21.3 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

21.4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER AND SEWERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 34-2121, “CHARGES AND COLLECTIONS,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 34-2121, dealing with the same subject matter.

Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to advance Item #21.4 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

21.5 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER AND SEWERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 34-3200, “SEWERAGE RATE SYSTEM,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 34-3200, dealing with the same subject matter. Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Razzaque, moved to advance Item #21.5 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

21.6 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34, “WATER AND SEWERS,” of the Moline Code of Ordinances, Section 34-4400, “IN GENERAL,” by repealing said section in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof one new Section 34-4400, dealing with the same subject matter.

Advanced. Alderperson Finch, seconded by Alderperson Castro, moved to advance Item #21.6 to second reading. Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

Miscellaneous Business

Mayor Rayapati shared that she is leaving tomorrow for the Hunt Institute. Alderperson Finch is Pro Tem for September and Alderperson McNeil has also been assisting. Mayor Rayapati requested a Council member attend the Bi-State Commission Transportation meetings in her place for the fall term. It is the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 p.m.

Alderperson Macias stated had the opportunity to attend the Illinois Municipal League Conference. He learned a lot about rail safety, TIFs, and many other things. Macias stated he also spent time talking to vendors and learning about the services that are available. He also spent some time with other local officials getting to know them and learning what they are dealing with in their municipalities. Macias stated it was very educational.

Alderperson Timion thanked Engineering for the street lights that were installed on 19th Street. The corridor between 12th Avenue and Avenue of the Cities was pitch black. This request was made about a year ago and it was determined street lights were needed in this area.

Alderperson McNeil thanked KJ Whitley, Community Development Manager and staff for the wonderful Gather in the Garden volunteer appreciation event hosted by the City’s Neighborhood Partnership Committee (NPC) and the Human Rights Commission (HRC) that was held on Saturday, September 20.

Alderperson Castro thanked Police Chief Gault for making the change for the Moline High School homecoming parade. Castro stated it was as great route and there was a great turnout.

Bob Vitas, City Administrator, reported he will be in town all week but out of the office as he will be visiting with family from out of town.

Public Comment

There was no additional public comment.

Executive Session:

Alderperson Murphy, seconded by Alderperson Timion, moved for Executive Session, for the purpose of discussion of Collective Negotiating Matters-5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2). Motion carried on roll call with the following vote: ayes: Alderpersons Murphy, Macias, Razzaque, Timion, Finch, McNeil, Castro and Schmidt; nays: none.

City Council convened in Executive Session at 8:11 p.m.

Council reconvened in open session at 8:21 p.m.

Adjournment of City Council

Upon motion of Alderperson Castro, seconded by Alderperson Schmidt, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

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